Fort Hood 60th Anniversary Celebration 

September 2002

 

Home of the WWII Tank Destroyer Force 1942 thru 1946

Shoulder Sleeve Insignia For the Tank Destroyer Forces


Col. French founder of the Tank Destroyer Society and Calvin Boykin first president, currently first VP. place a wreath on the 1983 monument. Also placed  four 14"X12" bronze plaques and placed them on a table in the reception area (lobby) of Howze Auditorium. The Tank Destroyer grope  was introduced to the audience. Unfortunately, a group picture was not taken of the Tank Destroyer Veterans and family members: MSG(Ret) Bart Botta, Calvin Boykin, Raymond Bringham, Joseph Cavin, MSGT(Ret) Dayton Edie, COL(Ret) Cecil French, Logan Friedrich, Fred Harding, COL(Ret) Francis Kramer, Lewis Krebs, LTC(Ret) Leggett, Monty Montouri, Williaml Oettle, COL(Ret) Tom Raney:


Camp Hood

 

Camp Hood

 

Camp Hood