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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Ross Hall Message: LTC Antonia definitely deserved his spot in RHOF. He was always good to me when I was prowling 5th RTB and doing research. A good man. Solid. Congratulations, Sir. Pat Corcoran, have you seen Luca Bertozzo's new bride? He sent me a wedding photo. Never saw him until now. Nobody ever looks like you think they'll look just from talking to them. Hey, if you want a book just ask. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Joe Mattison Message: I want to pass on that I received from a reliable source...Col (R) Bob Howard passed away this morning. To all who knew him and to those who served with him, my regards. To those who don't know him, Col (R) Bob Howard was nominated for the Medal of Honor 3 times, but due to his location at the time, it was downgraded to the DSC. On the third event and nomination, it was approved and presented to him by the then, President of the US, Richard Nixon. It is possible and very likely that Col (R) Bob Howard was the most decorated (for Valor) in the history of the United States with 1 Medal of Honor, 2 Distinguished Service Crosses, Silver and Bronze Stars for Valor, Purple Hearts and many other awards. Col (R) Howard received most if not all of these awards as a Noncommissioned Officer serving with Special Forces (SOG) in Southeast Asia/Viet Nam. He was received a Direct Commission and continued his military career as a Commissioned Officer retiring as a Colonel. After Viet Nam he commanded two different Companies in 2nd Ranger Battalion, and later served at Camp Frank D. Merrill as the OIC of the Patrolling Branch. Upon his promotion to Major, he became the Executive Officer at Camp Merrill. He then went to JFK WarFare Center at Ft Bragg and was in charge of the SF Qualification Course as a Major and Lieutenant Colonel. He final assignment was as a Garrison Commander in EUSAREC/EUCOM Germany. For much greater detail, you can look up Col Bob Howard in Wikipedia, and for those who didn't know the details, I highly recommend the search. I have further received word that Col (R) Howard has requested burial at Arlington National Cemetary. With regrets...I report another "Fallen Comrade"...and again, to those who knew him and served with him...my hopes are that each of you remember a National Treasure that he is and was....as he would want you to. |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: ted tilson Message: mark jordan, first rule of a ranger.....don't lose nothin',....if you cannot recover your rare, much coveted papa co. coin.......i have another, like an ole ranger once said to me......'always have a back-up.....plan or whatever....we'l conduct linl-up ops at a upcoming usmra meeting so stay in touch.......rltw..... teddy bear tilson |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: John H. Calzada Message: Hello My name I John, I am the son of Miguel B. Calzadane aka. Pepe Calzada. First I want to let everyone know that he is still alive and living in Las Cruces, NM. I am actually trying to help him out he was wanting to see the picture of the day that he grad. from Army Ranger School in April of 1969. I am also intrestednin hearing any stories one might have of my Father. Well I hope anyone can help us out and I will await the respose and look forward to hearing for you all. Thank you, John H. Calzada |
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Posted: 12/31/1969 Name: Smitty Message: Mike Flack, they will be allowing females who qualified as rangers in JROTC and ROTC to compete. |
