2015 Reunion Information...Branson, here we come

Greetings to all former members of the 516th Engrs. Co and family members! Our 2015 Reunion will be held October 12-15 with check out on the morning of October 16. Monday, October 12, 2015 will be used as a travel and check-in day. Location: STONE CASTLE HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER 3050 Green Mountain Drive. BRANSON, MO. 65616 To make reservations call 1-800-677-6906 or 417-231-4723 When you call, be sure to tell them you are with 516th Engr. Co., and whether or not you want a smoking or non-smoking room. Please call and make your reservations ASAP. All reservations need to be made 30 days prior to the reunion to be guaranteed a room in the same block as everybody else. or you can go online at www.bransonstonecastle.com. Regular rooms are $65 and deluxe rooms with a Jacuzzi are $99. The meeting room is free to us. Breakfast will be served to us at our meeting room on tuesday through Thursday 7-9 AM at no cost to us! Should anyone want to rent a room with 3 beds, contact Sgt. Raymond Pursley P.O. Box 1045 Bolivar, MO 65613 Tel: 417-253-4676 or email: cpursley67@gmail.com Raymond went ahead and rented all the rooms with 3 beds and one divider per room ($129 per night.) You need to let him know if you want one. If not, he will turn them back in within 3 months. We, also, have a conference center room for our meetings. We will take up a donation to pay for the meeting room. There is a $75 fee for setting up the dance floor for Wednesday nite. If you need any other information, contact Gene Ogletree. Address: 243 Overstreet Rd. - Swainsboro, Ga. 30401 Tele 478-237-7159 We're excitedly looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion, and we pray that everyone has a Happy New Year. Don’t forget to bring your items to be auctioned off for Wounded Warriors.

Seeking movies of your time on Pioneer Kaserne or with the 516th

In preparation for the September reunion, Raymond Pursley is asking if any of you have any old 8mm film, or VHS, or film that you've converted to disc of the 516th Engineer Company or Pioneer Kasserne. I think we might be able to get it restored and use it to let everyone see things as they were when we have the reunion. Proctor let it slip that he had some of berlin . Part of it has already been converted to disc. I just wonder how much more is out there that we could convert to disc? So, if you have any movies of your time on Pioneer Kaserne or with the 516th, no matter the format, please get in touch with Raymond Pursley, or contact me and I'll get you in touch with him if you don't have his contact information.

Dates for 2014 516th ENGR, CO. Reunion

HELLO TO ALL FORMER MEMBERS OF THE 516TH ENGR, CO., HANAU, GERMANY. Our 2014 Reunion will be held Sept. 16 am thru Sept. 18 pm with check out Sept. 19 2014. This reunion will be for anyone who has ever served with the 516th. It doesn’t matter whether you served with either the Panel Bridge or the Medium Girder Bridge. Monday Sept. 15, 2014 will be used as travel and check-in day. Arrangements have been made with Oak Tree Lodge, Pigeon Forge, TN. Please call and make your reservations ASAP. Room cost will be $65 per night. (If you would like a Deluxe Room with a Jacuzzi the rate will be $73 per night.) A free continental breakfast will be included. When you call be sure to tell them that you are with the 516th Engr. Co., and whether or not you want a Smoking or Non-Smoking room. To make reservations call 1-800-637-7002. Should you encounter any problems, ask for Christina—she handled our booking. If you need to make different arrangements let them know when you call. We also have rented the Convention Center for our meetings. We will take up a donation to pay for the meeting room. We will have the reunion listed in the American Legion, V.F.W., and D.A.V. in one month of March, April, or May 2014. It will be posted on several Websites such as: www.trea.org – www.gimememories.com/ - www.millitary.com – plus many others. You can also go on the internet and type in 516th Engineer Company Reunion. This will give you the information on the blog site. Information about the reunion will also be posted on the 516th Engineer Co. Facebook page. If you need any more information, contact Gene Ogletree. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion, and we pray that everyone has a Happy New Year. Gene Ogletree, Reunion Chairman 478-237-7159 243 Overstreet Rd., Swainsboro, GA 30401 E-MAIL: geneogletree@bellsouth.net

More 516th Members We Are Looking For

People who served in 516th Engr. Co. - 2nd List; HI TO ALL, THIS LIST WILL BE MOSTLY OF PEOPLE WHO SERVED IN THE 516TH FROM 1965 THRU 1970. THESE ARE HARD TO FIND, MOST OF THEM ONLY STAYED THERE 5 OR 6 MONTHS, AND THEN ON TO VIETNAM. ONE MAN TOLD ME THAT DURING THIS TIME THERE WOULD ONLY BE 15 TO 20 MEN IN THE CO. AT ANY GIVEN TIME. THANKS, GENE OGLETREE - TELE. NO. 478-237-7159 E-MAIL; geneogletree@bellsouth.net * * • 1/LT GEORGE M. SIMS - (516TH 1965 - 67) 2/LT WALTER MATHESON - (516TH 1969 - 70) SP/4 RICHARD CAREY - ( 1966 - 67) COULD BE FROM PA. SP/4 JOHN WHITNEY - ( 1966 - 67) COULD BE FROM MICH. SP/4 TOM BACHLER - ( 1966 - 67) COULD BE FROM N. CAR. SP/4 KEVIN DAVIS - (1966 - 68) SP/4 RON BENNETT - (1966 - 67) SP/4 RON FOLEY - ( 1966 - 67) SP/4 BILL RODGERS ( 1966 - 67) SP/4 DAVID LLOYD - ( 1966 - 68) COULD BE FROM ALA., OR TENN. SSG GARY HOLLAND - (1969 - 71) COULD BE FROM TEXAS SSG -------- UPCHURCH - (1969 - 71) COULD BE FROM TEXAS SSG -------- LUSHER - ( 1969 - 71) COULD BE FROM W. VA. ? GARY MARCUS - (1969 - 71) COULD BE FROM VA. SGT -------- BOLTNER - ( 1969 - 71) COULD BE FROM MINN. SGT -------- HARRIS - ( 1969 - 71) COULD BE FROM ILL.

Formatting problems on the blog

Howdy folks, I'm not sure what the deal is, but the formatting on this blog is not keeping with what I've done when writing the posts. It seems like things are divided and seperated when writing the posts, but when I publish them, there are no returns and everything is just one big run-on paragraph. Sorry about that. If you can help out, email me. rgraham@cebridge.net Thanks for understanding.

Looking for these former members of the 516th ENGR. CO.

The following is from Gene Ogletree, the organizer and driving wheel behind our 516th reunions. IF YOU KNOW THE NAMES OF SOMEONE WITH WHOM YOU SERVED WITH, PLEASE FORWARD THERE NAMES TO ME. IF YOU KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH WITH ANY OF THESE, PLEASE GET THEIR E-MAIL ADDRESS, MAILING ADDRESS, AND TELE. NO. FORWARD ALL THIS INFO TO ME. THIS IS ONE WAY WE WILL CONTINUE TO GROW. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. GENE OGLETREE REUNION CHMN. E-MAIL; geneogletree@bellsouth.net TELE. NO. 478-237-7159 Or mail: 243 OVERSTREET RD. - SWAINSBORO, GA. 30401 • • * * * 1/LT MARY (MATHESON) SCHAEFFER - SERVED IN 516TH 1978 - 80 2/LT RICHARD A JENNINGS - 2ND PLT - " IN 516TH 1978 - 80 SFC PATRICK CANNON - SERVED IN 516TH 1977 - 78 SFC KENT W. EDWARDS - BRIDGE & OPERATIONS - IN 516TH 1978- 80 SFC LIONEL M. JOHNSON - 2ND PLT SGT - IN 516TH 1978- 80 SFC EDDIE O, HUFFMAN - 1ST PLT SGT - IN 516TH 1978- 80 SFC ROBERT FAIN - MOTOR POOL SGT - IN 516TH 1975- 77 SSG GERALD A. BAUER - NEO SGT. IN 516TH 1978 -80 SSG ROBERT LUSK - IN 516TH 1974 - 77 SSG DAVID W. HACKER 1ST PLT - IN 516TH 1978 -80 SSG JOHN F. JACKSON - MAINT. SGT. - IN 516TH 1978 - 80 SSG RONALD C. JACKSON - 2ND PLT - IN 516TH 1978 - 80 SSG GRANT H. LEE - 2ND PLT - IN 516TH 1978 - 80 SSG JOSE ORTIZ - 1ST PLT - IN 516TH 1978 - 80 SSG ROY E. PARKER - SUPPLY SGT. - IN 516TH 1978 - 80SGT CRAIG JOHNSON - IN 516TH 1978 - 80 SGT ---------- BATTS - IN 516TH 1976 - 78 ( COULD LIVE IN N. CAR.) CAPT -------- GOLUMBSKI - CO 516TH 1968 - 70 ( COULD LIVE IN PA.) SFC ---------- VICKERS - PLT SGT- 516TH 1967 - 69 - ( THIS IS NOT 1/SGT GERALD VICKERS 1960 - 64) PLEASE MAKE A COPY OF THIS, OR PUT IT IN YOUR FILES. ON A RAINY DAY SEE IF YOU CAN FIND SOME OF THESE PEOPLE. THERE WILL BE MORE COPIES COMING LATER. IF YOU HAVE A COMPUTER AND DON'T KNOW HOW TO SEARCH FOR THESE. LET ME KNOW I CAN GIVE YOU A SHORT 10 MIN. COURSE. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP. GENE

Here they are...Our 2013 Reunion details

HELLO TO ALL FORMER MEMBERS OF THE 516TH ENGR, CO., HANAU, GERMANY. Our 2013 Reunion will be held Sept 24 am thru Sept 26 pm with check out on Sept 27, 2013. This reunion will be for anyone whoever served with the 516th. It doesn't make any difference if you served with the Panel Bridge, or the Medium Girder Bridge. We will use Monday Sept 23, 2013 as a travel and check in day. Arrangements have been made with RAMADA INN, HWY. 60 WEST, OWENSBORO, KY. 42301. Please call and make your reservations ASAP. Room cost will be $74.00 per night this includes a free Cont. Breakfast. When you call be sure to tell them you are with 516th Engr. Co., and if you want a Smoking or Non-Smoking Room. To make reservations Call 1-270-685-3941 if you have any problems ask for Mr. Gary Dennis he handled our booking. If you need to make different arrangements let them know when you call in. We have the Ginnie Meeting Room rented for our meetings. The cost for the meeting room will be $87.00 per day with free coffee. We will take up a donation to pay for the meeting room. We will have the reunion listed in the American Legion, V.F.W., and D.A.V. Magazines in one month of March, April, May 2013. It will also be posted on Several Websites such as: www.trea.org - www.gimemories.com/ - www.military.com - plus many others. You can also go on the Internet and type in - 516th Engineer Company Reunion. This will give you the info. on our Blog Site. It will be posted on the 516th Engineer Co. Facebook page, as well. If you need any more info contact: Frank or Betty Jenkins, Henderson, Ky. Tele. 270-826-8455 or you can get in touch with myself. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion, and we pray that everyone has a Happy New Year. Gene Ogletree – Tele478-237-7159 - 243 Overstreet Rd. - Swainsboro, Ga. 30401 Reunion Chairman E-Mail: geneogletree@bellsouth.net

516th Engineer Company Reunion - Sept. 24-26, 2012

Hello To All Former Members of the 516th Engr. Co., Hanau, Germany. Our
Reunion will be held Sept. 24 PM thru Sept. 26 PM with check out on Sept 27, 2012. Husbands and Wives - Couples - Singles
Arrangements have been made at the OAK TREE LODGE, PIGEON FORGE, TN. Located 20/25 miles southeast of Knoxville, Tn. On US Hwy
44l S. The Oak Tree will be located on the Right at GSM Signal Light No. 13.1 (next to Red Lobster) All Signal Lights are Numbered.
OAK TREE WEBSITE: www.theoaktreelodge.com
Please call and make your reservations before August 25, 2012. When you
Call be sure to tell them you are with the 516th Engr. Co. and if you want a
Smoking or non-smoking room. The Room cost $60.00 plus tax per night.
(2 Queen size Beds per room) plus free Cont. Breakfast.
To Make Reservations call 1-865-428-7500, and if you have any problems ask for Ms. Renee Mayo, she handled all of our booking. Check in time 3:00 PM - check out time 12:00 noon. If you wish to make different arrangements
Let them know when you call in.
We also have the Five Oaks Convention Center Rented (located at the back
Right hand side of the Lodge. The Cost for the Convention Center will be a
One time Fee of $138.00 This will be paid by all giving a donation.
On Monday Sept. 24, 2012 We will meet briefly at 5:30/6:00 PM in the Conv
Center, and go to dinner. (this is optional) After Dinner Meal we will meet
Back at Conv. Center to meet, greet everyone, and plan our activities for the
Next two days.
This Reunion will be for anyone whoever served with the 516th Engr. Co., Hanau, Germany. It doesn’t make any difference if you served with the Panel
Bridge Co., or the Medium Girder Bridge Co. We Welcome all of the people
Who served from 1980 thru 1993 with the MGB. Husband and Wives.
We will have the Reunion listed in the American Legion, V.F.W. and D.A.V.
Magazines in one month of March, April, or May 2012. We will also have the Reunion Posted on Several Websites such as: www.trea.org - www.gimemories.com/ - www.military.com - plus many others.
You can also Google on the Internet and type in - 516th Engineer Company
Reunion - this will give you the blog site with all the info. You can also type
In - 516th Engineer Company Facebook it will give you the info.
There are many things to do, and many sights to see in the Pigeon Forge, area.
Dress will be Casual or Jeans.
We only have one RULE: No Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Drugs, Profanity, or Tobacco use during meeting time. (we keep everything clean)
Ron Graham, will post all this info on 516th Engr. Co. Reunion Blog Site.
Rob Sills, will post all this info on 516th Engr. Co. Face Book Site.
If you have any questions, or need more info get in touch, and we will get you
An answer. The main thing call someone you served with and get them to come. Look forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion. I hope that everyone has a Happy New Year.




Gene Ogletree - Tele No. 478-237-7159
243 Overstreet Rd.
Swainsboro, Ga. 30401 E-Mail: geneogletree@bellsouth.net
516th Engr. Co. Reunion Chairman

Woohoo! Our 2011 Reunion Dates and Locations

HELLO, To Former Members Of The 516th Engr. Co., Hanau,
Germany:

Our reunion will be held Monday, Sept 26 thru Wed.
Sept. 28, 2011 with departure Thursday Sept 29, 2011.


LOCATION:
THE DUTTON FAMILY THEATER-INN COMPLEX
3454 W. HWY. 76 COUNTRY BLVD.
BRANSON, MO. 6561
(next to Mickey Gilley's Theater)

Dutton Website:
www.theduttoninn.com


Please call and make your reservations by Sept. 1, 2011. When
you call, be sure to tell them you are with the 516th Engr. Co.,
and if you want a smoking or non-smoking room.

The cost of the rooms will be $52.00 plus tax per night. (2 people per room). They will Furnish us a meeting room at no cost.

Tele. No. 1-888-388-8661 or 417-332-2772 Fax No. 417-
334-2314. If you have any problems ask for Pam Hatch she
handled our booking. Check in time 3:00 PM - Check out time
12 Noon. If you wish to make different arrangements let them
know when you call in.


On Monday Sept 26, We will meet briefly at 6:00 PM at meeting room, and go to Dinner.
After the Dinner Meal we meet again to discuss activities for the next two days.

We will have the Reunion listed in the American Legion, V.F.W., and D.A.V. Magazines in one month of March, April,
or May 2011. We will have the Reunion Posted on several
websites such as: www.trea.org - www.gimemories.com
and www.military.com

You can also Google on the Internet
and type in - 516th Engineer Company Reunion - this will give
you the Blog Site with all the info. If anyone knows of any
magazine or website where you can place the reunion ad for
free, Please feel free to place it in magazine or website.
Dress will be Casual, or Jeans.

If you have any questions or info you would like for me to know
Please call or E-Mail Me. Look forward to seeing everyone at
the Reunion. Gene Ogletree - 478-237-7159 or E-Mail:
geneogletree@bellsouth.net

2010 Reunion Dates and Location

HELLO, To All Former Members Of The 516th Engr Co., Hanau, Germany:

Our reunion will be held Sept. 7 thru 9, 2010.
Arrangements have been made at the OAK TREE LODGE -
Pigeon Forge, Tn. located 20/25 miles southeast of Knoxville,
Tn. on US Hwy 441 S. The Oak Tree will be located on the Right at GSM Signal Light No. 13.1. (Next to Red Lobster)

OAK TREE WEBSITE:
www.theoaktreelodge.com

Please call and make your reservations before August 8, 2010.
When you call, be sure to tell them you are with the 516th Engr.
Co., and if you want a smoking or non-smoking room. The cost of the rooms is $55.00 plus tax per night.

The Tele. No. to make reservations is 865-428-7500.
If you have any problems, ask for Angela Harness she handled all of our booking.

Check-in time 2:00 PM - Check-out time 12 noon.

If you wish to make different arrangements let them know when you call in. We also have the Five Oaks Convention Center Rented. (Located next to the Lodge.)

On Tuesday Sept. 7, 2010 We will meet Briefly at 5:30 P.M. in
the Conv. Center, and go to Dinner.
After Dinner Meal we willmeet back at Conv. Center and plan our activities for the next two days.

We will have the Reunion listed in the American Legion, V.F.W.
and D.A.V. Magazines in one month of March, April, or May 2010. We also will have the Reunion Posted on Several Websites such as: www.trea.org - www.gimemories.com and www.military.com

Dress will be Casual, or Jeans.

If you have any questions or info you would like for me to know.
Please call or E-Mail Me at the number or address below. Look forward to seeing everyone at
the Reunion.

Gene Ogletree - 478-237-7159 or E-Mail:
geneogletree@bellsouth.net

Personal letter reference 516th Engr Panel Bridge Company Reunion 2009

Here's another letter I just recieved from Jim Bruce, reflecting on this year's great reunion in St. Robert, MO.

For those who missed the 2009 Reunion,you missed a great time. I had the opportunity to meet a few members who were in the unit in other years than when I was there and really enjoyed them and their spouses.

This reunion was a first,because we had in attendance three(3) of our passed Company Commanders; 1st; Capt Raffaele who served 1960-63....2nd; Capt Sharkey who served 1975-77. 3rd; Capt Quensel who served 1978-80. I believe all three went on and served a career in the military, all making LTC rank. LTC Raffaele was one of my commanders and it was great seeing him. I hope that at next years reunion, we will have more officers in attendance.

At this years reunion, for the first time that I know of, we had in attendance our first Black Soldier;;Thomas Badger and his wife Evelyn. Tom was station in the 516th in 1966-68. We had some very find Black Soldiers who served in the 516th and would love seeing more of them at our reunions.

It was great touring Fort Leonard Wood and seeing the change the post has taken over the years. (I was there in 1958 for Inf and Engr training.) It was good to see our troops today are eating good and have the best of housing.

A couple of highlites of the reunion were the slide show by Bryan Kassahn, a former member of the 516th, on his assignment to Iraq, and the presentation of CHRIS Reeder on his time spent as a guard at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier. Chris is the son of Don Reeder, also a former member of the 516th who served in 1975-76.

The only problem I heard of was that the women did not have anywhere to shop.

I want to thank SGM Sam Peeler for outstanding work he did in getting this year reunion set up.

If the good Lord’s willing I will see you in Pigeon Forge, Tn. for 2010.
Love all you .
Jim Bruce

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