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VOL 16, Number 3 November-December 2007 KOREAN WAR DOCUMENTARY Stuart Namm premiered his documentary "Men of Truth and Courage in a 'Forgotten War;' the 17th Infantry Regiment in Korea" at this year’s reunion, and the DVDs are now for sale. The documentary is over two years in the making, and thoroughly details the 17th’s experiences in Korea. Details about ordering can be found on page 28 of this publication. The Association personally thanks Stuart and Nancy for their dedica- tion in preserving the Regiment’s history. Life Members, John Hooper (HQ’s Company: 1950-51) and SFC Jeff Dintleman (B 4-17: 1987-1990) during the 2007 Banquet. No matter what the era served, we are all connected by the common bond of having served with the 17th Infantry Regiment. 2007 REUNION A SUCCESS MORE Regimental This year’s reunion, held in Mystic Goodies . page 11 Connecticut, was a huge success 2008 REUNION and we couldn’t have asked for a better location or better weather. We Well it’s official – the 2008 17th had one hundred and eighty five Infantry Regiment Association attendees this year and most of the Reunion will be held in Tacoma, feedback was very positive. (All of Washington, which is only fifteen this couldn’t have been done without miles from the 1st Battalion, 17th Doug Bell, who made sure that every Infantry at Ft Lewis, WA. We’re aspect of the reunion was smooth.) already planning some amazing Doug’s wife, Ulrike, also deserves a things for this reunion and possibly big thanks for all of her efforts and some surprises. After much consid- support. Thanks to you both! eration of several factors, we’ve decided to hold the reunion from 27 SEE THE PICTURES STARTING August to 30 August 2008. With ON PAGE 22 this being Labor Day weekend, we expect some members to have issues with the scheduling, but we AN OLD TRADITION RENEWED 1st BATTALION BUFFALO EARN THE COVETED EIB feel that for the most part, it will Congratulations to one hundred and eleven improve attendance and be benefi- soldiers of the 1st Battalion, who earned the cial for the success of the reunion. coveted “Expert Infantryman’s Badge” in November of 2007. The EIB was created in BUFFALO BUGLE REDUCTION October 1943 and first awarded to Soldiers at Fort Bragg in March 1944. Only Soldiers The Association has reluctantly decided to reduce the number of Buffalo Bugles from three a year to holding infantry or special forces specialties are At this year’s reunion, Association President Donald two. This decision is based on the lack of revenue eligible to earn the award, a distinctive silver Shook presented five hundred Buffalo nickels to from new memberships and membership renewals. LTC Jon Neumann and CSM Peter Smith for them to infantry musket on a rectangular blue The Bugles will now be published in November- distribute within the 1st Battalion. This tradition background with a silver border. The badge sets December and in May-June of every year. We will, began in 1951, when the Regiment adopted the apart the Soldier as an infantryman who knows however, be adding an additional ten pages to every Buffalo Mascot and name. The tradition has been his job well. issue, changing from 32 to 42 pages. If your passed down for many eras and the Association is membership code states on the back cover “Last proud to continue the tradition for the men of the 1st Issue Unless You Renew” then this will be your Battalion. LAST ISSUE. Please renew your membership now. Vol 16 ~ No. 3 Nov - Dec 2007 FOUNDER On The Cover 1 LTG William W. Quinn, USARET (VA) Officers & Table of Contents 2 HONORARY COLONEL OF THE REGIMENT Colonel Thomas Hickman, USA RET The President’s Pen 3 HONORARY SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE REGIMENT VP & Historian’s Desk 4 Lawrence S. Haynes Secretary’s Desk 5 5314 Pine Shadow Lane, North Port, FL 34287 Scholarship Chairman 6 Phone: (941) 423-8643 E-Mail: [email protected] DMOR Chairman’s Desk 7 PRESIDENT AND MEMBERSHIP CHAIRMAN Donald E Shook Jr From the Commander 8 1010 Manor Road, New Kensington, PA 15068 From the CSM & Vet Services Officer 9 Phone: (724) 367-1096 E-Mail: [email protected] Chaplain’s Corner 10 VICE PRESIDENT Robert J. Connelly 17th Infantry Merchandise 11 19701 Sterling Drive, Miami, Florida 33157 DMOR Roster 12 Phone: (786) 457-6099 E-Mail: [email protected] Co. D LRRP Article 13 TREASURER AND SCHOLORSHIP CHAIRMAN Co. D Rifle Security Article 14 Steve Goodwin 3916 Forest Avenue, Western Springs, IL 60558 2008 Reunion Info 15 Phone: (708) 784-9104 E-Mail: [email protected] I Saw Buffalo Bill Article 16 SECRETARY I Saw Buffalo Bill Article cont. 17 Douglas Bell Private Murphy 18 130 Ponus Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 Phone: (203) 847-0844 E-Mail: [email protected] A Place Of Sanction (OIF Article) 19 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD The Medal Of Honor 20 Richard Whitson A Place Of Sanction (OIF Article) cont. 21 6821 Stone Mill Dr, Knoxville, TN 37919 Phone: (865) 588-8396 E-Mail: [email protected] 2007 Reunion Photos 22 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2007 Reunion Photos 23 George Harvey (MI) Bobby Wilson (MS) 2007 Reunion Photos 24 (313) 477-0234 (662) 842-2525 Paver Information & 2007 Reunion Photos 25 E-mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] John Moore (PA) Clarence Rineck (WN) NIA Application 26 (717) 624-8190 (715) 723-6617 Red White Black & Blue DVD 27 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Men Of Truth And Courage DVD 28 Richard Rosa (MI) Joseph Gonsalves (MD) (989) 792-4161 (301) 317-6368 Chuck Shuck and Gabe 29 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected] Old Monterey Herald Articles 30 CHAPLAIN POW / MIA 31 John Strube 1-17th OIF Pictures 32 65 St. John Circle, Lititz, PA 17543 Phone: (717) 627-2257 E-Mail: [email protected] 1-17th OIF Pictures 33 DMOR CHAIRMAN AND BOARD MEMBER 2007 Reunion Photos 34 Timothy Green 2007 Reunion Photos 35 Currently working in Afghanistan Member Photos 36 E-Mail: [email protected] 37 HISTORIAN Member Photos Bruce Frazer Invalid Email List 38 2929 Westminster, Dallas, Texas 75205 Letters to the Association & Fallen Comrades 39 Phone: (214) 369-9689 E-Mail: [email protected] New Members 40 VETERANS SERVICE OFFICER 41 Robert Petzold Infantry Creed 5200SW 25th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608 More Reunion Pics 42 Phone: (352) 548-4906 E-Mail: [email protected] Membership Application 43 QUARTERMASTER Back Cover 44 David de la Sierra 134 Red Fox Run, Macon, GA 31210 Phone: (305) 610-8620 E-Mail: [email protected] The Buffalo Bugle is edited and produced for the Association by Association BUGLE EDITORS Members Donald Shook and Kevin Gilfether. Article proofreading provided by Editor: Donald Shook Carla Shook. Stories, photographs, cartoons, and articles of interest to members Layout and Design: Kevin Gilfether of the 17th Infantry Regiment Association are welcomed and greatly appreciated. Proof Reader: Carla Shook Please identify all personnel and locations when possible on back of photographs, along with a return address so that we can return your photographs to you. Items can also be electronically sent via e-mail to: [email protected] distinction in times of war and times some great new merchandise available of peace for almost 200 years have to members. You can find these items bestowed great honor on themselves on page 11 and they include t-shirts, and the Regiment. pen knives, two versions of the Buffalo Nickel, Association challenge coins, I apologize for the tardiness of and other items. Please send orders to this Buffalo Bugle issue, but due to our Association Quartermaster, David negotiations with area hotels and the De La Sierra, and allow up to three fact that I wanted to list all the details weeks for shipping. Remember, many in this issue, I kept pushing the Bugle of us, including David, have full-time back. A couple last minute issues with jobs, so please allow this extra time to the hotel’s procedures and regulations process your orders. set us back a few weeks, then the 1st Battalion was scheduled with a Brigade I’d like to congratulate the following FTX during one of proposed dates. people on being named Distinguished I’m happy to report that we’ve now members of the Regiment this year. signed a contract with the La Quinta Joe Gonsalves, Bruce Frazer, Steve Inn (details on page 15.) Much thanks Goodwin, and the late Raymond Greetings fellow Association members! to Joe Gonsalves and Andy Ferriera, Harvey who was awarded the Medal of First I’d like to say that I’m honored who are spearheading the reunion Honor during the Korean War (see page to have again been voted in as your committee and make my job much 20) were all bestowed with the DMOR President at this year’s reunion. I’m easier. They have done a great job so honor. Patricia Wilson, daughter of humbled to not only be associated with far and I know will continue to lead in Clarence and Meiko Rinek, was named all veterans of the 17th Infantry, but to the reunion planning. As stated on the an honorary member of the Regiment. have this opportunity to again serve you front cover, we need to announce that These honors are well deserved by all and the Association. Secondly, I’d like the Association has decided to reduce of you, and I applaud you for your to publicly thank Doug and Ulrike Bell the number of issues from three a year devotion to the Regiment.