3d SQUADRON MEMORIAL

 

Two committees representing former 3d Squadron troopers of the 14th and 11th ACR are currently working on a commemorative stone which would honor the service of these soldiers.  The idea for the memorial originated with Gaither Deitz, who served with the 3/14th ACR from 1966 – 68.

The design of the granite stone and brass plaque with appropriate inscription in both English and German has been completed and will be turned over to a German company for production.  The  cost for the work and installation in front of the (former) HQ building at McPheeters Barracks in Bad Hersfeld will be approximately $11,100 based on the current Euro exchange rate.   All necessary permits have been obtained from the German authorities, and, as a first step, the old flagpole has been removed to make way for the memorial.  Fundraising for the project has begun, and anyone wishing to contribute should send a check to:

Everett Tracy

118 E. Lincoln Street

New Lexington, OH 43764-1015

Tel.: 740-342-2945

mrtpbo@yahoo.com

Plans are to dedicate the memorial during the 2009 Border Legion Reunion, 24-28 June. It is hoped that the necessary funds can be raised in time.   

Overall coordinator for the memorial is COL (Ret) Hans Duerr.  He can be contacted at (843) 692-9029 or e-mail to hduerr@sc.rr.com for further information.

For larger print display of the statements  below the flags scroll down to footnote.

 

THE THIRD SQUADRON OF THESE REGIMENTS

CONDUCTED OPERATIONS FROM THIS KASERNE TO

PATROL THE IRON CURTAIN AND TO PROTECT

AGAINST A THREAT FROM THE EAST

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Das 3. Bataillon des 14. und später 11. Panzeraufklärungsregimentes
 war für die Sicherheit dieses Grenzabschnittes am "Eisernen Vorhang"
 verantwortlich und beschützte durch ständige Patroullien vor der
 Bedrohung aus dem Osten

 

"Anyone interested in addtional information or pictures of the former Kaserne or Bad Hersfeld should click on http://thedeitz.com/"