72nd Engineer Company 1968 - 1970

Comments: I was drafted into the Army at age 22 - married and an expectant father. After Basic Training, sent to Ft Benning to Kelly Hill and the 72nd Engineers. First Sgt Harrison Epps was a wonderful man, a great influence on my young life. My first son was born in Aug 1969 at Martin Army Hospital. As the Company Clerk for the 72nd Engineers, I got to know just about everyone in our company. I would love to hear from anyone who served with the 72nd Engineers between Feb '69 and Dec 1970.

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72nd Engineer C. 1974 though 1977

Comments: I was with the 72nd Combat Engineer Co. from 1974 till 1977. The first sergeant I remember was "THE BULL" (and he was). I was with the CEV's, AVLE's attached to the Bridge Platoon, till 3 weeks before I ETS's, then I was put in the 2nd platoon. Had some great times and some bad times. But the guys I served with are some great guys!!! I joined the 72nd before 72nd was moved to Kelly Hill. We where out by the 2nd/69th. I you where with the 72nd then (1974-77), please email me. Thank you

Keywords: Looking for anyone that served in the 72nd 1974 though 1977, CEV, AVLB 2nd platoon

Served Nov.1960 - Feb. 1962

Comments: Just checking to see if anyone was there during the same time period as I was. Can't forget that place ! Great guys.

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BRIDGE PLATOON 1975-1982

Comments: Just wondering if there were any other River Rats from my time frame. When I was in Bridge Platoon we humped a lot of "BALK" and slung a lot of "STEEL" building those M4T6 and LTR's on the "Chat-a- Nasty," Call me if you were a member during that time frame. 1-573-614-7486.

V-I-C-T-O-R-Y Victory, Victory Is our cry River Rats Are the Best Sha-Na-Na River Rats Above the rest Sha-Na-Na River Rats Are the best Sha-Na-Na Sha-Na-Na Sha-Na-Na-Na-NA

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72nd Combat Engineer Co.

Comments: I was in the 72nd Combat Engineer Company 197th Infantry Brigade Kelly Hill, Ft Benning 1977-1978. 1SGt Floyd D. Clark was the THE MAN. The best First Sergeant, NCO and Soldier you could ever ask for. He got married while I was in the unit. I never knew what happened to him once I left the unit but not surprised that he made Sergeant Major and retired to Oklahoma. I truly would love to know his address to say hello and see how he is doing.

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1962--1963

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72nd eng. co, Desert Storm

Comments: Looking for anyone that served in 72nd. I was one of the new privates that showed up with an M-9 Ace right before we crossed the border into Iraq. I ran across this website and wondered if anyone was out there????? Cpl. Busher????? remember me????

Keywords: 197th Infantry Bde., 72nd Eng. Co.

1982-1985

Comments: I was in 3rd Platoon. SSG Hal Lewis was my 1st Squad Leader. SFC Paine and SFC Ramsey were my Platoon Sergeant. If you remember me contact me fortyandeight@yahoo.com. Thanks

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looking for buddies

Comments: especially looking for these people Brian Scott Kilgore from Wise,Va, Vernon Larkin from Lino Lakes,Mn, Peter martin from The Bronxes,Ny and Karl Wallin from Conneticut if you know where these guys are at will you let me know by e-mail at truckerjeff123@yahoo.com I miss my army buddies alot and would like to get a hold of them to say hi

Keywords: Looking for any members of the 72nd Engineers that served between July 1987 and July 1990

72nd Engineer Combat Co, 1962-1964

Comments: I was with the 72nd Engineers in 1962>64, at ft Benning Ga. I really enjoyed my time with the company.We supported the Infantry school. I was wondering what happened to the company. Some one let me know!!

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Korean War Vet

Comments: I served with the 72nd Combat Engineers, 5th RCT, @June '52 to about May '53. Started off at Kojee-Do Island Korea, training and building PW compounds. Then about 3 months later we moved to "the front" in several combat areas, digging ditches on the MSR (main suppy route), putting up camafloge nets on the MSR, Chopping down trees, building bunkers, and even releving an Infantry co. for a period of time so that they could enjoy a little R&R somewhere behind the lines. The only persons name I can remember serving with over there was a black person named, Fred Ralston. Would be interested in hearing from anyone who served with me during that time.

Keywords: Kojee-Do Island, Sandbag castle,Heartbreak Ridge,etc

"WHO DARES,WINS"

Comments: HEY,I SERVED WITH 72ND ENGINEER CO.FROM 82-85.JUST WONDERING IF ANY OF YOU GUYS ARE STILL OUT THERE AND WHAT GOING ON WITH YOU.EMAIL ME

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"WHO DARES,WINS"

Comments: HEY,I SERVED WITH 72ND ENGINEER CO.FROM 82-85.JUST WONDERING IF ANY OF YOU GUYS ARE STILL OUT THERE AND WHAT GOING ON WITH YOU.EMAIL ME

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72nd Engineer 1977-1980

Comments: To those who served before me...thank you for providing a history. For those after, follow us! My military "career" was in the 72nd, from Feb. 1977 until Aug. 1980. I would like to thank my only 1st Sargent I remember in the Army, 1st Sargent Clark. I don't know his first name, but he was promoted to Sargent Major while at Ft. Benning, GA from which he retired to Oklahoma in 1980. May God have blessed his life after retirement. If anyone would have "bled green" after being cut, he would have. "Top", I thank you for the "father" figure leadership you gave us. I wasn't able to be at the "Colors retirement" of the 72nd, I think it was in 1989. May God bless all that have served.

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Frank Mexico Jr

Comments: hello,I was Just wondering if anyone served with my da,Frank Mexico,and if you did do you have any pictures of him? please reply,for he passed away 8 years ago and i do not have but one army picture of him,please help Jim Mexico

Keywords: 72nd Engr Co 5 RCT APO 52

Looking For

Comments: Looking for anyone who served in 72nd Engrs from Mar 1951 to Jan. 1952

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I AM LOOKING FOR SSG KEITH HILL SERVED "84 -85 OR 86"

Comments: I SERVED IN THE 72ND FROM 1984 TO 1985. I'M LOOKING FOR MY OLD SQUAD LDR SSG KEITH HILL. E-6 THEN, IF STILL IN OR RECITENLY RETIRED E-8 BY NOW. I KNOW THAT THIS IS NOT KOREA TIMW FRAME, BUT I WOULD LIKE HELP IN FINDING HIM. I OWE HIM A LOT OF THANKS.

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SFC Robert L Wilson

Comments: Robert wilson was with the 72nd eng. 5RCT in 52/53

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Another Correction to Previous Message re: Cpl Willie Roscoe Hunt

Comments: I apologize for the error in my previous message. My grandfather, Cpl Willie R. Hunt, was in the 3RD PLATOON not the 1st Platoon. I have also updated my contact information with my e-mail address orioles_andy@hotmail.com

Please also see the "Rememberance" section for more information and my original request for help.

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Updating my message 8/7/2000

Comments: To anyone in the 72nd Engineers . . .I was contacted by telephone in March 2000 by David Zimmerman, who was in that unit also. He helped me tremendously by telling me what he knew about my grandfather, CPL Willie Roscoe Hunt and how he was killed. Because of this contact, my father Bobby Hunt, also got the chance to meet face-to-face with Vic Smart, who apparently was the a Squad Leader, and my grandfather was his assistant in the 1st Platoon. This meeting means more than you could imagine to myself, my father, and my grandmother (Cpl Hunt's widow).

I am still interested in knowing more from anyone in the 72nd Engineers, especially those in the 1st Platoon who knew him best. With the 50th anniversary of his death this week, I would be very greatful for any contact and information about the grandfather that I never got to know.

Thank you. And I salute all of you who served your country and went through hell doing your duty. I can only imagine the things that you have done and seen, and my heart goes out to you.

Andy Hunt

Keywords: Willie "Roscoe" Hunt, 72nd Engineer Combat Company, 5th Infantry RCT

CPL Willie "Roscoe" Hunt KIA 8/15/50

Comments: My grandfather was CPL Willie "Roscoe" Hunt. He was killed in action on 8-15-50. Through this database I have learned he was part of the 72nd Engineer Company (Combat). The next letters I am unfamiliar with their meaning: RGT CBT TM. Could someone tell me what that means?

I am looking for anyone who has information on my grandfather while he was alive or how and exactly where he was killed. I have also learned through this data base that Leonard Hebb, and John Tucker were also killed on 8-15-50. The family story I've heard over the years is that his unit encountered sniper fire and that my grandfather and some other soldiers were killed. Perhaps Hebb and Tucker are those soldiers.

I can't find anything on this unit in the database (or else I'm not looking in the right place). Can anyone help with more info?

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