Reunions
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2017 Reunion Photos from Barney Tharp, Alpha Co,
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2011 and 2006 Reunion Photos (below)
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Tony Sparaco receives his Bronze Star medal from his former Captain, Hershel Gober, who nominated Tony for the award and pushed it through the necessary channels.
photo courtesy of Ghislaine Mayville.
The eight men who have attended all six of out 5th/60th reunions: Tex Balas. Harold Meyer, Alan Kisling, William Metzler, Ron McCants, Larry Nixon, Lee Alley and Dan Seal.
photo courtesy of Sylvia Kisling.
Headquarters and Headquarters Company
Alpha Company
Bravo Company
Charlie Rangers
Bandido Charlie
Delta Co
Recon Platoon
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Mobile Riverine Force Reunion:
5th/60th members fly the flag at the MRFA reunion held In Indianapolis in early September 2007.
Left to Right: Wayne Parrish, Ron Mayville, Jim Deister, Lee Alley, Gary Jackman, Charlie Taylor, William Metzler and Jim Harrier.
photo courtesy of Ghislaine Mayville.
William Metzler, Wayne Parrish, Charlie Taylor and Lee Alley share a laugh with our Donut Dollie friend, Emily Strange.
photo courtesy of Ghislaine Mayville.
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Bandido Charlie Reunion:
58 Bandidos and Associate Bandidos attended the recent 1st Division reunion to honor Larry Garner. This was the largest Company sized contingent at the reunion.
Left to Right: Harriett Longo, Larry’s widow; Christine Garner, Larry’s daughter; Bonnie Garner, Larry’s sister; Michael Garner, Larry’s son; Jon Garner, Larry’s brother, Charlie Taylor, and Jon’s wife, Nancy.
photo courtesy of Al Herrera 1st/16th.1st ID
Left to Right: Jon Garner, Nancy Garner, Ken Costich, Bandido Charlie Association President; Al Herrera, Phil Greenwell, former BCA President; Christine Garner, and Harriett Longo
photo courtesy of Al Herrera 1st/16th.1st ID
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St Louis Reunion
Lee Alley Welcomes the Attendees
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Bill Presley and Metz work the Registration Desk
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Curtis Hatterman joins us at the Reunion
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Gwyndell Holloway, Jim Deister and Jim Cole discuss Cudgel
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Charlie Rangers at the General Session
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Tom Norton – Dan Spencer – Harvey Shapiro – Hector Villarreal
photo courtesy of Harvey Shapiro
Charlie Rangers display a Variety of Hairstyles
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Alan Kisling gives the Battalion History
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Dan Seal describes his Ocean Cruise
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
We come from all over
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Tim Koeneman – Tom Norton – Harvey Shapiro
photo courtesy of Harvey Shapiro
Jean Cooper addresses the “Companions” Luncheon
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Doug Bates with “The Dollies”
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Headquarters Company
Back Row: Bob Dornhecker – Tim Koeneman – Marshall Huckaby – Teddy Erickson
Middle Row: Tom O’Brien – Stuart Villee – Delner Newsome – Dan Spencer
Seated: Harvey Shapiro – Tom Norton – Hector Villarreal – Ken Sundberg
photo courtesy of Harvey Shapiro
Harry and Dolly Warren cuddle at the Banquet
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
The “Missing Man” table at the Banquet
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Lee Alley presents the Distinguished Service Award to Garry Cooper
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
Marge Connors, Sherry Taylor, Emily Strange and Barb Hager perform “Incoming”
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
The Association Officers – Metz – Lee Alley – Alan Kisling – Toby Chaffin
photo courtesy of Barbara Bedell
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<a name=”2004reunion”></a>Reunion 2004<br />
Date: June 17-20, 2004<br />
<strong>Location: </strong>Dallas, Texas
Hotel: Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport Marriott North
Alpha Company
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Association member Doug Bates (seated behind green table) selling his book Circles Around the Sun at the reunion.
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
President Lee Alley talking to our Historian, Alan Kisling, after Alan’s outstanding 5th Battalion history presentation at the reunion.
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp
Location map showing where the attendees came from across the globe.
photo courtesy of Barney Tharp