At the end of our time with Shawn & Jane & the girls in TN, Clyde & I went on to Georgia with Rick & Nancy for their 40th Army Reunion in Conyers, GA. We met at a Ruby Tuesday's Restaurant the evening of August 21, 2009
As a surprise to everyone, Rick had planned a time of honoring 4 men that evening ...
The first was Col. Haumersen
This sign was provided by Hank Kimner
This is Colonel John Haumersen and his wife Elsie
Clyde & Bill Murphy
Nancy & Hank Kimner, Rick & Nancy Hauck
As a surprise to everyone, Rick had planned a time of honoring 4 men that evening ...
The first was Col. Haumersen
Order of St. George. Each man was given a Medallion and a certificate that reflects their contribution to Armor and Cavalry during their years of service with the U.S. Army-
Hank Kimner, Clyde and Bill Murphy into the Order of St. George
One by one the men kneel to receive the Black Medallion
Clyde's turn to kneel and receive the Medallion
Hank Kimner, Bill Murphy, Col. John Haumersen & Clyde Moore
"The Order of the Spur is a Cavalry tradition within the United States Army. Soldiers serving with Cavalry units (referred to as Troopers) are inducted into the Order of the Spur after successfully completing a "Spur Ride" or for having served during combat as a member of a Cavalry unit. Traditionally, each Trooper is presented spurs by their sponsor at a ceremonial dining in commonly referred to as the "Spur Dinner". The spurs are to be worn with the military uniform during Squadron or Regimental ceremonies and events or as designated by the Cavalry unit commander. In some units, gold spurs are awarded for combat inductions while silver spurs represent having completed the Spur Ride. Within the tradition, silver spurs and gold spurs hold a similar relationship for the cavalry as the Expert Infantryman Badge and the Combat Infantryman Badge hold in the Infantry. There is no Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) requirement for the Order of the Spur and the order is open to members of foreign militaries serving with U.S. Cavalry units".
One by one the men kneel to receive the Black Medallion
Rick used during his military service. Rick is an alumni of the Citadel
Clyde's turn to kneel and receive the Medallion
'knighting' Clyde into the Order of St. George
Hank Kimner, Bill Murphy, Col. John Haumersen & Clyde Moore
"The Order of the Spur is a Cavalry tradition within the United States Army. Soldiers serving with Cavalry units (referred to as Troopers) are inducted into the Order of the Spur after successfully completing a "Spur Ride" or for having served during combat as a member of a Cavalry unit. Traditionally, each Trooper is presented spurs by their sponsor at a ceremonial dining in commonly referred to as the "Spur Dinner". The spurs are to be worn with the military uniform during Squadron or Regimental ceremonies and events or as designated by the Cavalry unit commander. In some units, gold spurs are awarded for combat inductions while silver spurs represent having completed the Spur Ride. Within the tradition, silver spurs and gold spurs hold a similar relationship for the cavalry as the Expert Infantryman Badge and the Combat Infantryman Badge hold in the Infantry. There is no Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) requirement for the Order of the Spur and the order is open to members of foreign militaries serving with U.S. Cavalry units".
stating that each flag had been flown over the U.S. Capitol building for
7 mintues on July 7, 2009
and conflict. Their time in Korea is called the 'forgotten war' because the focus was on Vietnam at the time they served in Korea. I didn't know the danger these men were in until last year when Clyde & Rick reconnected in Ohio. Clyde wrote letters home while he was gone but never mentioned the dangers and the killing that was happening.
Michael David Batwinas
ReplyDeletemike's home for the next 6 months
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