Taps Sounded
Taps has been sounded for the following Veterans of the 1st Cavalry Division who have died within the past 13 months.
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Last updated: 28 March 2022
April 2022
March 2022
MEITL, SPC Joseph M., 2-82 FA, 3 ABCT 2022. 10 March 2022
February 2022
ABBOTT, SGT William M., Co H, 75INF, 1969-70. 28 February 2022.
BARRETT, COL (RET) Frederick T., HHC, G-2, 1CD, 1968-69. 20 February 2022.
BYRD, SSG William A., C Co, 1-9 CAV, 1965. 5 February 2022.
DINKEL, SGT Jared T., D Co, 1-5 CAV, 2017. 6 February 2022.
ERCOLANO, SGT Emil A., C Co, 2-7 CAV, 1968-69. 4 February 2022.
FRIDRYCH, SP5 Richard A., D Co, 227 AVN, 1966-67. 10 February 2022.
STOKES, LTC (RET) Ronald J., B Co 27 MNT & DISCOM, 1968-69. 15 February 2022.
WELLS, MSG Bernard J., Co E, 52INF, 1967-68. 20 February 2022.
January 2022
ADAMS, SGT Richard L., C Co, 2-7 CAV, 1968-69. 16 January 2022.
ANDERSON, SGT Arden “Andy”, B Co, 2-7 CAV, 1968-69. 3 January 2022.
BLEICHWEHL, COL Scott, HHC, 1CD, 2005. 8 January 2022.
GRISANTI, SGT Mario D., A Co 1-5 CAV, 1969-70. 20 January 2022.
HOLEWA, SSG Stanley, B Co, HHC, & A Co, 13 SIG, 1983-85. 13 January 2022.
MAXWELL, 1LT Gordon K., 15 SS, 1968. 25 January 2022.
MCGUIRE, SSG Paul H., HMS, 27th MNT, 1968-70. 5 January 2022.
OLIVER, SP4 Nathaniel Q., D Co, 15 TC, 1969. 24 January 2022.
December 2021
ALVAREZ, SSG Victor M., 545 MP Co, 1968-70. 4 December 2021.
BARRY, CPT Edward, A Co, 227 AVN, 1971. 3 December 2021.
GRIDER, CPL Edgar L., C Co, 77 FA, 1950. 11 December 2021.
HEWITT, CSM (RET) Southern W., “Buddy”, A Co, 1-7 CAV, 1965-66. 6 December 2021.
HOLBROOKS, SGT Larry D., HHC, 1CD, 1966-67. 22 December 2020.
O’DONNELL, SP5 Michael K., A Co, 1-9 CAV, 1966-67. 23 December 2021.
RAY, MAJ (RET) Marion n., C Btry, 2-20 ARA 1970-71. 11 December 2021.
November 2021
BEARDSLEY, LTC (RET) Stephen G., A Co, 1-9 CAV, 1965-66. 2 November 2021.
CHAPPELEAR, SP-4 Charles G., B Co, 2-12 CAV, 1965-66. 6 November 2021.
CLELAND, CPT Max, A Co 13 SIG, 1967 & HHC 2-12 CAV, 1968. 9 November 2021.
CURTIS, PFC Eugene R., C Co, 1-7 CAV, 1971-72. 8 Navember 2021
FISKEN, SGT L. John, C Co, 1-7 CAV, 1967-68. 16 November 2021.
HERNANDEZ, CSM (RET) Jose A., 545 MP CO, 1969-75. 6 November 2021.
MCMAHON, CPT Robert W., B Co, 2-5 CAV, HHC 2BDE, HHC 1CD, 1965-66. 12 November 2021.
SCHRODER, MSG (RET) Richard L., B Co, 15 MED, 1969. 19 November 2021.
VROMAN, SGT Russell C., HHC, 8 CAV, 1953-55. 14 Navember 2021.
October 2021
BURNS, 1LT Charles K., H Btry, 1-77 FA, 1970-71. 20 October 2021.
FLANAGAN, MAJ (RET) John E., B Co, 1-9 CAV, 1967. 14 October 2021.
GULLEY, SSG Marshall, D Co, 1-9 CAV, 1966; C Co, 1-9 CAV, 2001; B Co, 2-8 CAV, 2006. 1 October 2021.
HIPPLE, SP5 “Doc” Percy, C Co, 1-9 CAV, 1968-69. 29 October 2021.
HOCKIN, SPC Maxwell, 91st ENG BN, 1ABCT, 2018. 9 October 2021. (Active-Duty)
HUGHES, COL (RET) David R., K Co, 3-7 CAV, 1950. 14 October 2021. (Distinguished Service Cross)
LORD, CH (COL RET) Bill, HHC, 1-12 CAV, 1965-66. 15 October 2021.
LYONS, SGT Rhett R., B Co, 1-12 CAV, 1968. 10 October 2021.
MOELLER, Trooper William M., C Co, 9 CAV. 16 October 2021.
NATTRASS, SFC (RET) Eric, A Co, 15 TC, 1970-71. 21 October 2021.
ODIERNO, GEN (RET) Raymond T., HHB, DIVARTY, 1CD, 1995-97. 8 October 2021. (DIVARTY CDR, 1995-1997; 38th Chief of Staff of the Army, 2011-2015)
RANDLEMAN, SGT Robert K., C Co, 1-5 CAV, 1969. 21 October 2021.
VINGLISH, SP-4 Mark, D Co, 1-12 CAV, 1970-71. 26 October 2021.
September 2021
BOBOCK, SSG (RET) Gilbert E., B Co, 2-12 CAV, 1965-66. 27 September 2021.
BROWN, SP4 Allen J., 25ID Scout Dog Platoon, 1966. 29 September 2021.
CHESSON, CPT Richard K., B Co, 1-9 CAV, 1969. 13 September 2021.
COTTON, CSM (RET) A.C., HHC, 1CDH, Division CSM 1984. 7 September 2021.
DAVIS, MAJ (RET) Bruce A., B Co, 1-8 CAV, 1939; HHC, 1CD, 1948. 21 September 2021.
GENTRY, SGT George C., H Co, 75INF, 1970-71. 24 September 2021.
HOGEBOOM, Trooper Edward P., C Trp, 9 CAV. 27 September 2021.
KNOX, LTC Dean W., A Co, 2-12 CAV, 1965. 6 September 2021.
MARKOVICH, SGT Dale M., H Co & E Co, 75INF, 1967-68. 9 September 2021.
MARTINEZ, SGT Francine, 1CD, 2019-2021. 16 September 2021. (Active Duty)
McCORMICK, SP4 Patrick L., C Co, 1-7 CAV, 1964-66. 3 September 2021.
McGRAW, SGT William F., A Co, 2-8 CAV, 1965-66. 11 September 2021.
SOLLENBERGER, CPL Earl W., A Co, 1-7 CAV & HHT 1-7 CAV, 1951-57. 26 September 2021. (Korean War)
STEIN, LTC (RET) Joel R., HHT, 1-9 CAV 1965. 26 September 2021.
WILDER, COL (RET) W. Bruce, A Btry 2-20 FA, 1965-66. 15 September 2021.
August 2021
BASKIN, SFC (RET) Claud, B Co, 1-9 CAV, 1963. 7 August 2021.
BREIDENBACH, Trooper Donald, 1CD, 1950. 6 August 2021.
CARGILE, LTC (RET) Eugene D., H Co, 1-12 CAV. 25 August 2021.
DILLER, CW2 Ronald E., B Co, 227 AVN & HHC, 227 AVN, 1969-1970. 7 August 2021.
DOCTOR, 1SG (RET) Alan S., 27 ORD, B Co 1-8 CAV, & HHC 8 CAV, 1950-51. 30 August 2021.
FOPPES, PFC Ernest J., A Co, 8th ENG & 5th CAV, 1948. 1 August 2020. (Occupation of Japan & Korean War)
FORD, 1LT Stephen E., HHC & B Co, 1-12 CAV, 1968-69. 17 August 2021.
JOHNSON, CPT Scott, C Co, 1-7 CAV, 1968. 13 Aug 2021.
KELLY, CPL Alan B., 16 RECON, 1952. 3 August 2021.
LAINE, SP-4 Russell B., D Co, 2-5 CAV, 1970-71. 6 August 2021.
MAYFIELD, SP4 Dennis V., Co 1-8 CAV, 1966. 13 August 2021.
MCKINLEY, SSG (RET) Robert B., 17 AVN, 1964; HSC 15th MED, 1967-68. 18 August 2021.
PACE, SP-5 John C., HHC, G-3, 1CD, 1967-68. 30 August 2021.
PATTON, SP4 W. Robert, B Co, 27 MNT, 1965-66. 7 August 2021.
SHEATHELM, SGT Glenn H., HHB 2-19 FA, 1966; D Co 1-8 CAV, 1967. August 2021.
SIZEMORE, SP4 James J., A Co, 15 MED, 1962-63. 22 August 2021.
TOUCHTON, CPT John E., HHC, 1CD, 1980. 24 August 2021.
WRIGHT, PFC Jeffrey, A Co 2-5 CAV, 1968. 9 August 2021.
July 2021
BEAN, Trooper Jim, A Btry, 1-30 FA, 1969-70. 19 July 2021.
BUTLER, COL (RET) Douthard, 229 AVN, 1965 & ARTY, 1962. 10 July 2021.
CHAMBERS, SPC Calvin D., C Co, 2-12 CAV, 1970-71. 1 July 2021.
CLARK, SGT Richard E., F Co, 5 CAV, 1950-51. 24 July 2021.
CRESPI, SFC (RET) John J., 2-7 CAV, 1960; HSC 15th MED, 1967-68. 06 July 2021.
DUMAIS, SGT Richard R., B Co, 228 AVN & 362 AVN, 1970-71. 25 July 2020.
HERNANDEZ, SSG Carlos, B Co, 8 ENG, 1948. 13 July 2021.
HOLDERREAD, SGT Donavon N., HHC & C Co, 1-12 CAV, 1969-1970. 31 July 2021.
KEMP, SFC James C., HHC, 1CD, 1951. 26 July 2021.
LOVEJOY, Trooper Joseph “Butch” Lovejoy, A Co, 1-5 CAV, 1969-70. 21 July 2021.
RIDGE, SGT Francis X., HHC, 2BDE, 1968. 26 July 2021.
June 2021
BUTORYAK, T-3 Frank, HHB 99FA, 1943. 23 June 2021.
EARL, MAJ (RET) Robert J., D Co, 1-5 CAV, 1947; M Co, 3-8 CAV, 1950. 1 June 2021.
GAUER, COL (RET) Ralph C., HHC, 312MI, 1977; CoS, 1CD, 1979. 3 June 2021.
JONES, SGT Gordon E., C Co, 1-9 CAV, 1966. 17 June 2021.
LEDESMA, SP4 Juan M., C Co & D Co, 1-5 CAV, 1965-66. 16 June 2021.
MARRS, SGT Everett, 1-7 CAV, 1968. 29 June 2021.
MARTIN, PFC Roger M., B Co, 1-5 CAV, 1965. 22 June 2021.
PERKINS, SGM Robert S., 11th AVN, 1964. 6 June 2021.
RIO, PVT Roy S., D Co, 5th CAV, 1962. 1 June 2021.
May 2021
BROOME, 1SG (RET) Lee E., D 1-5 CAV, 1969. 10 May 2021.
BROWDER, SP4 Bruce F., B Co, 1-8 CAV, 1968-67. 18 May 2021.
COURCHANE, SGT David C., B Btry., 2-20 ARA, 1966-68. 24 May 2021.
FIX, SGT D. Lee, H Co, 75th INF, 1970. 12 May 2021.
HAGEMEISTER, LTC (RET) Charles C., HHC, 1-5th CAV, 1966-67. 19 May 2021. (Medal of Honor Recipient)
HEMPHILL, MG (RET) John A., CDR, 2-8 CAV, 1965. 21 May 2021.
JOHNSON, SFC (RET) Charles W., HHC, 1-7 CAV. 14 May 2021.
JOHNSON, SP4 Donald A., HHB, DIVARTY, 1965-66. May 2021.
MARSHALL, CPT Robert A., B Trp., 1-9th CAV, 1968-69. 8 May 2021.
MAUZY, SP-4 Don A., D Co, 1-7 CAV, 1966-67. 31 May 2021.
MC CALL, SGT Donald R., C Co, 1-12 CAV, 1969-70. 2 May 2021.
PRINCE, BG (RET) Howard, II, Cdr B Co, 5-7 CAV, 1967-68. 19 May 2021. (President of the 5th Battalion, 7th Cavalry Association)
PUTNAM, William ‘Randy’, C Co, 227 AVN, 1969-70. 8 May 2021.
SANDERS, SFC Robert M., B Co & HHC, 1-8 CAV, 1951. 14 May 2021. (Korean War)
SPRINGER, Trooper Clifford C., 1CD, 1968-70. 19 May 2021.
WHITE, Trooper Ira, A Co, 1-77FA, 1948-51. 4 May 2020.
April 2021
ESSINGTON, CPL Gordon L., D Co, 1-8 CAV, 1951. 28 April 2021. (Occupation of Japan & Korean War)
FUSSELL, REV (SGT) Robert B., A Co, 1-5 CAV, 1968-69. 19 April 2021.
GILCHRIST, SGT Joseph L., HHC, 15 MED & E Co, 52 INF, 1967. 26 April 2021.
JANES, LTC (RET) Ray H., HHT, 1-9 CAV, 1969. 29 April 2021.
KELLEY, SP-5 Michael A., 27 MNT. 13 April 2021.
LOVELESS, Trooper Richard A., 1CD, 1948-52. 4 April 2021. (Korean War)
SPRINGER, SP4 Robert E., A & E Co, 1-5 CAV & HHC, 1CD, 1969-70. 21 April 2021.
TAVEAU, LTC (RET) Horatio Sprague IV, A Co., 2-7th CAV, 1965-66; HHC & B Co, 2-7 CAV 1969. 19 April 2021.
WEST, SGT Herbert F., A Co, 1-5 CAV, 1968-69. 16 April 2021.
WILHELM, COL (RET) David, A Co, 1-9 CAV. 11 April 2021.
March 2021
BRADLEY, SP4 Aron, 1-77FA, 1965-66. 30 March 2021.
HAYES, CSM (RET) Douglas B., K Co, 7 CAV, 1953; 2-7 CAV & 1-9 CAV, 1971; 1CD, 1977-83. 4 March 2021 (Division CSM 77-83)
LEIBY, SPC George F., B Co, 1-7 CAV, 1971. 8 March 2021.
MORRIS, LTC (RET) Hubert (Hugh), HHB, 2-20 FA, 1970. 20 March 2021.
RASCHER, Dr. James J., HHC, 2-8 CAV & 15th MED, 1967-68. 24 March 2021.
SHURLEY, SGT Michael, 5-7 CAV, 1967-68. 18 March 2021.
VILLARONGA, COL (RET) Raul G., B Co, 1-8 CAV, 1966-67. 20 March 2021.
WOODSON, Trooper Charles E., 1CD, 1968. 24 March 2021.
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