1974-1976 Mannheim, Germany.
HHC 5th Bn 68th Armor, 8th ID
45 N 20 Tank Turret MechanicHere I am at one of the tank ranges (Baumholder, Grafenwoehr, or Hoornsfeld) pretending I know how to fix these monsters (M60 A1).
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Some of the teamThese lads are Mike, David, Ross and Jack.
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Wayne A. MillerA very close friend during my time in Germany. We shared a car together (Opel Rekord) and if I dented it, Wayne would fix it. (After him shouting at me, that is).
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This is Darrel Huffmeyer, wrecker driver for Headquarters Company. He was a good friend, or so I thought. He came with me to England on leave visiting my mother's home and loved it so much he asked to stay there after his enlistment was over. Unknown to me, he ended up not paying my mother rent and used my brand new motorcycle to destruction. I guess you live and learn
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Memory fails to put a name to this "brother" but he was one cool character.
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