4th Battalion 12th Infantry Regiment

The Roster: 4/12th Infantry, Warriors

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Mon, 17 Feb 2020 10:09:00 +0000

If you email me about your service with 4/12th Infantry -- click here -- then I'll upload your details on the web beacon and forward any contacts I have on the roster I'm building.

Of course, I won't pass your details along to spammers or scammers. And I'm not selling anything myself, either.

If you're looking for anyone in particular, have any photos or perhaps a great story to share, please be sure to let me know. The general idea is to feed Google with names and keywords, which helps anyone who's searching for you or the fellows you served with.

Speaking of which, if you're still in touch with anyone from those days, I'd be grateful if you would let me know and cc them a copy of this email to tell them about the web beacon

I look forward to hearing back so I can get your correct details up on the Web Beacon. It can take a while -- I'm only able to get to this once every few weeks -- but we'll get there in the end.

Warriors!

p.s. if you were also with 1/39 Inf (M), be sure to check the Paddy's Gang web beacon as well.

Didn't find what you were looking for? Check out the right hand column of this page and see if it's in "Previous Posts". Or you can use the "Search Blog" function at the top left of this page to search the whole site.

Frequently Asked Questions. . .

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 03:56:00 +0000

. . . plus some Not-So-Frequently Asked Questions

I was with the unit in the early 1990s -- how do I stay in touch with other 8th Infantry Division veterans?

Have a look at the 8th ID Yahoo Group. Post, ask questions, refresh your memory or just lurk – you can get the postings sent to your regular email address, too.

Likewise, how do I get 8th Infantry Division Veterans Association membership information?

Why, at the 8th Infantry Division Association, of course. There is also an alphabetic roster of 8th ID vets you might want to check out.

How can I locate a buddy of mine that I served with in the military?

Click here, and drop me a line with as much of the following information as possible:

*Surname in the unit [just making sure -- believe it or not, some guys have different surnames these days]:

*First Name:

Middle Initial:

Rank:

*1/39 Inf, 4/12 Inf or both?:

*Company:

Platoon:

*Arrived (month/year):

*Departed (month/year):

Home of record

So long as you’re not from the IRS, I’ll post the information on the Web Beacon along with your contact details, if you like.

How do I find out about the unit history?

I haven't even begun to pull together my notes, but if you drop me a line I’ll share what I’ve got. It isn’t much . . . then again, it’s better than nothing.

How do I get copies of military records and request medals?

Requests can be made by veterans or their next of kin and should be made on a government form that is called the Standard Form 180. It provides information about the service history of the veteran and the specifics of the request being made. The form must be submitted to the appropriate Military Records Center.

Assistance in obtaining records or medals can be provided by Veterans Service Organizations such as the VFW, American Legion, DAV, VVA, etc. and local and state veterans agencies.

For an on-line Standard Form 180 or for answers to other questions, go to the federal government's Military Personal Records frequently asked questions page.

Am I still welcome to post my details if I served with one of the sister battalions in the regiment?

Sure, why not. Depending on circumstances, I may just point you to one of the other associations if that’s likely to get you a better result, but shoot me an email and we'll see.

Mark Donovan, 4th Bn 12th Inf, Baumholder 1991-1993

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:10:00 +0000

Contact details freshly arrived from another 4th Bn, 12th Inf
vet, Mark Donovan:

Surname: Donovan
First Name: Mark
Middle Initial: E
Rank: E-4
Company: Bravo
Platoon: 3rd
Arrived (month/year): 3-91
Departed (month/year): 1-93
Email Contact: 1 mdfrog69@yahoo.com

Gents, you know the drill: feel free to contact Mark directly, or send in your name if you'd like me to post your details as well.

Warriors!

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SPC Jake Stremmel, 4/12 Inf Scouts

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 22:21:00 +0000

Here's some recent news from Jake Stremmel:

my name is marvin l stremmel (jake). my rank was e-4 at the time.
i was a member of hhc 4/12 inf. scout platoon from sept.1990-oct.1993. i am now living in kc.mo.
my e-mail is stremmel4455@yahoo.com.

If you served with the unit during those days, please drop Jake a line.

Warriors!

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Army Birthday 2009

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:44:00 +0000

4th Battalion 12th Infantry remembers.

Warriors!

Jason Dahl, Support Platoon 4-12 Inf (M), 1991-1994

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 01:26:00 +0000

Here' s the briefest of messages from Jason Dahl, who served with us in 4/12 Infantry during the early- to mid-1990s:

1991 - 1994 baumholder germany support

Jason's a man of few words.

Readers, if you served with HHC Support Platoon during those days, or just remember Jason from H D Smith barracks, be sure to drop a line.

Warriors!

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SSG Norrgard, Charlie Co 4/12 Inf (M)

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:37:00 +0000

This from a comment left on the Web Beacon by another 4-12 Infantry vet. By the way, email addresses don't automatically 'stick' in the comments, so please be sure to include contact details:

Just found this blog after searching around the internet looking for long lost pals...

Sergeant Major Smith??? HAHAHA! Yes, he was the BC's driver. I'd love to get a hold of Peter; he and I had a good time attending a MotoGP race at Hockenheimring one year...

I served in C Company from 90-93 (2nd Platoon, Psychos)

SSG Norrgard

Warriors!

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Thomas Putney, 199th LIB 1968

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 01:03:00 +0000

In March, I heard from Thomas Putney who served with the 4/12 Infantry in Viet Nam. Here's his message:

Thomas B. Putney
B Co. /4th & 12th / 199th
02/68 - 10/68

Looking for:
Jerry Bourland (or possibly spelled Jerry Borland)
From: Texas
Also with: Co. B. / 4th & 12th /199th
'68-'69

Thanks!

Thomas Putney

tbellp1947@verizon.net

Anyone who can help, please email direct or send a note to me if you prefer.

Thanks for writing, Thomas, and welcome home!

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Phil Lynch / A-4/12 Inf 1967-1968

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:43:00 +0000

More news from Vietnam-era vet Phil Lynch:

Hi,

Please add me to the web beacon and forward any contacts you have on the roster you're building.

Philip Lynch
Michigan
Phone: 810-588-0886
email address: philip.g.lynch@gmail.com
Company A 4th BN, 12th Inf., 199th Light Infantry Brigade
Nov 1967 thru Nov 1968

Thank you

Phil Lynch

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Ram "Doc" Chavez

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 20:41:00 +0000

One of the team from Vietnam days:

Ram "Doc" Chavez
199th Light Infantry Brigade

Sept. 1967 - Co. C, 7th Spt Bn Medic
Dec. 6, 1967 - Co. A, 4th Bn 12th Inf Combat Medic
Jan. 1, 1968 = Co. D, 4th Bn 12th Inf Senior Combat Medic
May 5, 1968 - Replaced by Harvey Lynn Colley,
May 6 - 1968 Returned to Co. D, 4th Bn 12th Inf, and replaced my replacement.
May 11, 1968 - Co. C, 7th Spt Bn Medic
Sept. 1968 - Departed Vietnam

H D Smith Barracks, Baumholder FRG

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:37:00 +0000

Just a quick link to a photo and a few words about H D Smith Barracks (click here), which veterans of 4/12 Infantry will all remember as a pleasantly flat oasis of sunlight and toasty weather in what was otherwise a notoriously hilly, wet and cold part of Germany.

Warriors!

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Richard Correoso, Mortar Platoon 1990-1993

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 04:12:00 +0000

Here's word from another 11C from 4/12 Infantry:

My name is Richard Correoso. I served in the mortar platoon from 1990-93.

M my e-mail is rik60mm@aol.com

Richard would have served in Baumholder just after I left. I'll update this with some names when he gets back to me.

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SGT Patrick Coffee, Charlie Co, 4/12 Infantry, 1993-1996

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:17:00 +0000

Again, a quick note from another 4th Battalion, 12th Infantry vet:

SGT Patrick Coffee
B & C Co
1993-1996

Patrick went back to the States and a civilian career after leaving Baumholder. If you remember him, or served at the same time, dash off an email -- I've got contact details.

Warriors!

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Chuck Norton, Maintenance Platoon, 4/12 Inf (M)

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 21:05:00 +0000

News of Chuck Norton, who served with me both in 4th Bn, 12th Inf and, before that, with the 1st Battalion 39th Infantry:

My name is Chuck Norton. I was a Specialist stationed in Baumholder Germany from 1988-1991. I was in HQ company.

I was in the maintenance platoon who was run by SFC Deihl at the time. SFC Deihl became my section sergeant after MSG Elce came and took over the maintenance platoon. I worked with Sgt Dan Rogers, SSG Dan Young, one of the Vorhis brothers and Trey Herdon (my room mate at the time). I remember both COs but can't remember the name of the tall slender 1SGT that we had -- just remember that he was a nice guy (Jones I think).

I do recall Major McAllister. I can see him running around in his Shelver-flage now!

There is no one in particular that I am looking for. I would be interested in getting in touch with anyone from the maintenance platoon just to say hello.

Happy holidays!

Chuck Norton

Thanks, Chuck, for writing in -- everyone else, don't be shy about sending an email to get back in touch.

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Victory In Iraq

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:00:00 +0000

I'm calling it: 22nd November 2008 -- Victory in Iraq.

Warriors!

Jason Miley, Mortar Platoon 4/12 Infantry 1990-1993

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:48:00 +0000

Early in October I received a brief message from Jason Miley

Jason Miley
HHC 4/12 Inf. Mortar Platoon
03/1990 through 04/1993

Just thought I'd post this while I wait to hear whether he's hunting for anyone in particular. I do have Jason's email address [jdmiley@sbcglobal.net], so if you remember him from your days in 4th Bn, 12th Inf, drop one of us a line.

Warriors!

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Back On-line

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:43:00 +0000

Well, here we are back on-line again. Have reworked this system all the way from the keyboard to the nearest telephone post, hired a new ISP and burned up a lifetime's worth of patience in the process. While my system's been down, I've heard from a few fellows and I'll start posting again soon . . . at about the usual pace, though.

Redcatcher: 4/12 Infantry, 199th Light Infantry Brigade (Vietnam)

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 22:10:00 +0000

From time to time I get email from veterans who served with 4th Bn, 12th Inf when the regiment was in Vietnam, where the parent 199th Light Infantry Brigade was known as Redcatcher. As a courtesy, and out of historical interest for those of us who served with the unit in Germany at the end of the Cold War and the early/mid 1990s, I'm posting a couple of useful links:

Pancho Ramirez' Redcatcher site: http://www.pancho199th.freeservers.com/

Tom Ward's Redcatcher site: http://www.redcatcher.org/

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Bill and Joy Howard, 4/12 Infantry 1989

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 19:57:00 +0000

I forget exactly when they arrived, maybe 1988 -- probably when 'we' were still 1/39 Infantry -- but in any case I remember LT Bill Howard and his wife LT Joy Howard (who was with 8th Personnel down near the hospital). We didn't have a lot of couples who were both in the military for some reason.

Was Bill with Delta Co, or am I mistaken?

Last time I saw Joy, she was visiting Heidelberg (where I was living in 1990), not long before Gulf War I.

Also heard a rumour that Bill was transferred down to Miesau, of all places. Anybody out there know? If so, drop a line and I'll post it.

Warriors!

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SFC Stuart Norman and SGT Rick Wagner, S-3 Shop, 4/12 Infantry

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 21:52:00 +0000

Rick Wagner left me a message not long ago to remind me of SFC Stuart Norman's first name. Sure sounds familiar, so I'm posting it as it is.

Here are some earlier words I posted over on the Paddy's Gang web beacon.

Although I wouldn't swear to it I think [SFC Stuart Norman] had been a teacher before joining the Army and I'm pretty sure he made it to E-7 in four years. He had been with the Berlin Brigade and met his wife in Berlin.

As for Rick, he also served with the 4th Bn, 12th Inf in the S-3 shop, after the redesignation from 1st Bn, 39th Inf. That was in 1989-1990. Rick's out east these days, working in IT.

Warriors!

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4/12 Infantry: A Little Bit Of History

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Fri, 23 May 2008 20:36:00 +0000

Just heard news from Rick Gabriele. Although not a 4/12 Inf veteran, he pulled duty in our old 'home', sunny Baumholder FRG, during 1970-73.

Elements of the 2nd Armored Division were already there in the mid/late 1950s. And, as I mentioned before, the 12th Infantry was there during 1956 as part of the 8th ID. Not sure when the unit left.

Paddy's Gang -- 1/39 Inf -- arrived from Worms in 1966. We were redesignated as 4/12 Inf in 1989. Then, in turn, the unit was redesignated as 2/6 Inf in 1997.

And now, in 2008, soldiers from 2/6 Inf are walking those same familiar cobblestones even as I write.

So the 4/12 Inf (M) Warriors once assigned to H. D. Smith barracks are part of a long line -- more than fifty years of US Infantry in Baumholder.

Drop me a line if you remember.

p.s. Have you added your name to the roster yet?

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4th Bn, 12th Inf: Scott Bond, Medic Platoon 1987-1990

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 22:13:00 +0000

Like Santa Claus, Scott Bond always knew whether we had been good or bad -- more exactly, he always knew exactly how bad we had been. The medics saw it all!

Here are a few medics' names that Scott remembered to me when we corresponded a while back:

SGT Esquerto
SP/4 Jednorski
"Top" Reynolds

I remember Jednorski too, because one day he disappeared with my firestick and it took a good half hour of frantic searching for it (and him) before we found them both up a tree playing sniper.

If you know where to find these fellows, drop me a line.

AAAO!

Before I forget -- please add your name to the roster if you haven't already. And if you also served with 1/39 Inf (M), like Scott did, you might want to check out the Paddy's Gang web beacon, too.

Interesting News at 1/39 Inf Web Beacon

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:32:00 +0000

Although it isn't directly relevant to 4/12 Inf (M) veterans, on the 1/39 Inf (M) web beacon I just posted news of a gentleman who served with the unit in 1945-1946. Apart from historical interest, if any reader is a red-hot archivist who can help track down some photos and official newspaper info, we'd appreciate the help.

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4/12 Inf (M): Ronald G. Vance III

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 22:08:00 +0000

Last week I heard from SFC Ronald Vance, who's still in uniform. Having left 4/12 Inf (M) just before the unit went to Bosnia, he spent time in Fort Huachuca (1994), switched over to T10 AGR (Full Time Federal National Guard) in '96 and is still at it. That's involved ten years in the DC area (between Belvoir, the Pentagon, and Crystal City), a year in Iraq, and time at Fort Polk. Here's SFC Vance's original email with news from Baumholder days:

Hello,

I was SPC Ronald G. Vance III at the time.
HHQ PLT, HHC, 4-12TH INF(M)
SEPT 1991- SEPT 1994
I served as the Acting Supply SGT, Asst Supply SGT, and Section Leader.

Over the course of 3 years, I served with:

CPL Aarick Caldwell (ARMORER)
PFC Jaime Mellon (SUPPLY CLERK)
SPC Ronald Gebhart (NBC NCO)
SGT Kyle Swearengen (CO DRIVER)
PFC George Ginn (SUPPLY CLERK)
PFC Jeffrey Alexander (SUPPLY CLERK)
SGT (now MSG) Marlon Reyes (ASST SUPPLY SGT)
SGT Darrell Hackney (NBC NCO)
PFC Paul Goodoue (NBC SPC)
SGT Dikinson (SUPPLY SGT)
CPL Wynn (ASST SUPPLY SGT)

My PLT Sergeants were -
SSG Gary P. Crews (SUPPLY SGT)
SSG Bobby Pane (SUPPLY SGT)
SFC Timothy J. Rainwater (SUPPLY SGT)

RONALD G. VANCE III
SFC, USA
Logistics & Mobilization NCO
DCS-NG, JRTC
Office: DSN: 863-1615
Commercial: 337-531-1476
Cell Phone: 571-435-6177
E-Mail: Ronald.vance@conus.army.mil
Ronald.vance@us.army.mil

Thanks for writing in! I'm still working to consolidate the roster data, which involves not only updating the info but shifting it between two different databases on two different systems, but I'll run the numbers this week and get back to you with any contacts I have from those days.

Of course, if anyone can provide leads on any of those 4-12 Inf vets, please contact me or SFC Vance direct.

Warriors!

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4/12 Inf (M): Brodie Wolgamott, Delta Company 1991-1992

noreply@blogger.com (mhg) — Sat, 12 Apr 2008 22:27:00 +0000

News today from Brodie Wolgamott, who was with Delta Co's 1st Platoon during 1991-1992 and is hoping to catch up with fellows he served with. If you remember Brodie, or are in touch with any of these former Delta Co veterans, please send a message to me or go direct to Brodie.Wolgamott@homecomings.com

Delta
1st platoon
Feb 1991
Jul 1992

John Singletary
Charles Mottle
Bo Hawks
Jeff Bauer
Bill Sutton
Brian Rhoerig
Keith Schaeffer
? Ostertag
? Marmett
Ray Hill
? Conroe

My chain of command was

Squad leaders:
Sgt Ross
Sgt "Pookie" (can't remember his real name)

Platoon Sgt.
SFC Lucero

1st Sgt.
Larry Knuth - not sure of the spelling - (what a character)

Don't remember my first Capt but the one that took over was Edwards.

Thanks, Brodie, for the info.

Other Warriors -- please add your name to the roster now!