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Current Service Status
USA Veteran
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Current/Last Rank
Specialist 4
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Current/Last Service Branch
Infantry
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Current/Last Primary MOS
11B10-Infantryman
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Current/Last MOS Group
Infantry
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Primary Unit
1980-1982, US Navy
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Previously Held MOS
95B10-Military Police
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Service Years
1972 - 1980
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Other Languages
German
Korean
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Official/Unofficial US Army Certificates
Cold War Certificate
Order of the Spur
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1977, 2nd Infantry (Indianhead) Division Association
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1990, 1st Cavalry Division Association, Florida Chapter (Orlando, Florida)
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1990, 2nd Armored Division Association
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1991, 7th United States Cavalry Association
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1991, 12th Cavalry Regiment Association
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1991, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 787 (Member) (Tampa, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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1993, Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV), Camp 102, C. S. S. FLORIDA (Executive Secretary) (Orlando, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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1994, US Cavalry Association
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1995, National Rifle Association (NRA)
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1996, 5/7 Cavalry Association
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2007, Cold War Veterans Association
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2009, American Legion, Post 53 (Member) (Sanford, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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2010, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 16 (Member) (Orlando, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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2014, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Post 2093, Orange County Post (National President) (Orlando, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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What are you doing now:
I'm a life member of the D.A.V., I'm with the Vet to Vet program at the Orlando, FL. V.A.which is Vets helping other Vets outside of that I go here and there with friends. I'm also with the 1st Cav. Div. Association here in FL., Vietnam Vets of Central Florida, Vietnam Vets group called the Family and The Vietnam Vets of America.
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Other Comments:
Next April I'll be going to the All Vet Reunion down in Melbourne, FL. And in September of next year I'll be going with a friend up to Erie, Pennsylvania. We're even going to go to a Pittsburgh Steelers game.
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1973-1974, 11B10, HHC, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry
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1974-1976, 11B10, HQ, US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC)
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1976-1976, 11B10, 1st Battalion, 40th Armor
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1976-1976, 11B10, 1st Brigade, 5th Infantry Division (Mech)
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1976-1977, 11B10, 2nd Infantry Division
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1976-1977, HHC, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry
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1977-1978, 11B10, HHC, 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry
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1978-1978, 11B10, A Troop, 5th Squadron, 7th Cavalry
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1978-1980, 11B10, 2nd Armored Division (Forward)
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1978-1980, 11B10, HHC, 3rd Battalion, 41st Infantry
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1980-1980, 95B10, 705th Military Police Company
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1980-1980, 95B10, 351st Military Police Company
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1980-1980, 95B10, 81st Army Reserve Command (ARCOM)
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1980-1982, US Navy
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1977, 2nd Infantry (Indianhead) Division Association
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1990, 1st Cavalry Division Association, Florida Chapter (Orlando, Florida)
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1990, 2nd Armored Division Association
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1991, 7th United States Cavalry Association
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1991, 12th Cavalry Regiment Association
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1991, Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA), Chapter 787 (Member) (Tampa, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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1993, Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV), Camp 102, C. S. S. FLORIDA (Executive Secretary) (Orlando, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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1994, US Cavalry Association
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1995, National Rifle Association (NRA)
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1996, 5/7 Cavalry Association
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2007, Cold War Veterans Association
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2009, American Legion, Post 53 (Member) (Sanford, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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2010, Disabled American Veterans (DAV), Chapter 16 (Member) (Orlando, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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2014, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Post 2093, Orange County Post (National President) (Orlando, Florida)
- Chap. Page
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- Bosse, Walter, MSG, (1942-1966)
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- Cornejo, Manuel, SGT, (1967-1969)
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- Levine, James, SSG, (1970-1979)
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- Ward, Gerald, PFC, (2007-2010)
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Reflections on SP 4 Bosse's
US Army Service
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PLEASE DESCRIBE WHO OR WHAT INFLUENCED YOUR DECISION TO JOIN THE ARMY.
I come from a military family background. On my dad's side, his father was a Company Commander during WW1 in the Austrian Army. My mom's side dates back to the Civil War on the side of the Confederacy. My dad is retired Special Forces. He entered the US Army during WW2 and retired during the Vietnam War. My mom was in the US Army from 1949 to early 1952. While my dad was with the 82nd Airborne Div at Ft Bragg, NC 1952. This Army Veteran was born on July 1st of 1952. "AIRBORNE AND ALL THE WAY "
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WHETHER YOU WERE IN THE SERVICE FOR SEVERAL YEARS OR AS A CAREER, PLEASE DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION OR PATH YOU TOOK. WHERE DID YOU GO TO BASIC TRAINING AND WHAT UNITS, BASES OR SQUADRONS WERE YOU ASSIGNED TO? WHAT WAS YOUR REASON FOR LEAVING?
When I first went into the Army I was thinking of making a career of it, however one does make one lifetime mistake in their life.
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OF ALL YOUR DUTY STATIONS OR ASSIGNMENTS, WHICH ONE DO YOU HAVE FONDEST MEMORIES OF AND WHY? WHICH WAS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE?
I was stationed in S.Korea twice, however my fondest memories were when I was stationed in Germany with the 2nd Armored Division Forward from October 1978 to April 1980. Some of the members of the unit I was in went and toured around West Germany when we weren't out visiting West Germany on Field Maneuvers. The first one was a lot more fun than the 2nd one.
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FROM YOUR ENTIRE MILITARY SERVICE, DESCRIBE ANY MEMORIES YOU STILL REFLECT BACK ON TO THIS DAY.
The two times I was stationed in S.Korea with the 2nd Inf. Div. Especially going up to the DMZ, and knowing that the North Korean Military could launch an attack into S. Korea at anytime they wanted to. When one was at the DMZ at night you could hear the loud speakers from N. Korea. I'm going to tell you the truth I was frightened and hoped nothing happened. Meaning them coming across the DMZ.
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OF ALL THE MEDALS, AWARDS, FORMAL PRESENTATIONS AND QUALIFICATION BADGES YOU RECEIVED, OR OTHER MEMORABILIA, WHICH ONE IS THE MOST MEANINGFUL TO YOU AND WHY?
The National Defense Medal and the Korean Defense Medal : The first one Defending our Great Nation and the second Medal helping to Defined a Allied Nation against the NORTH KOREAN COMMUNIST.
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WHICH INDIVIDUAL(S) FROM YOUR TIME IN THE MILITARY STAND OUT AS HAVING THE MOST POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOU AND WHY?
The 1st Sgt I had in Korea on my 2nd tour and the 1st Sgt I had when I was with A Co. 3/41 Inf. Bn. 2nd Armored Division ( Forward ) in West Germany. Both were the kinda NCO's one looked up to for guidance and Individual help when needed.
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CAN YOU RECOUNT A PARTICULAR INCIDENT FROM YOUR SERVICE, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT HAVE BEEN FUNNY AT THE TIME, BUT STILL MAKES YOU LAUGH?
When I was stationed in Ft Hood, Texas this one friend of mine came up with this song, it goes like this running Bear threw the forest with KPD close behind. The friends nickname is Magnum.
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WHAT PROFESSION DID YOU FOLLOW AFTER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW? IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY SERVING, WHAT IS YOUR PRESENT OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY?
Security and Working for PAN AMERICAN AIRWAYS. I'm not working now, due to getting my 100% Disability from the VA.
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WHAT MILITARY ASSOCIATIONS ARE YOU A MEMBER OF, IF ANY? WHAT SPECIFIC BENEFITS DO YOU DERIVE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIPS?
The DAV, The 1st Cav. Association, The Vietnam Veterans of Central Florida, The Vietnam Veterans of America, The American Legion and the TWS ie this fine organization.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS SERVING IN THE MILITARY INFLUENCED THE WAY YOU HAVE APPROACHED YOUR LIFE AND YOUR CAREER? WHAT DO YOU MISS MOST ABOUT YOUR TIME IN THE SERVICE?
Well I get a lot of Hair Cuts and when I was working I gave my Supervisors 110%.
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BASED ON YOUR OWN EXPERIENCES, WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO THOSE WHO HAVE RECENTLY JOINED THE ARMY?
Even though we have a War going on, STAY IN THE MILITARY because THERE'S NOTHING OUT HERE as far as good long lasting jobs.
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IN WHAT WAYS HAS TOGETHERWESERVED.COM HELPED YOU REMEMBER YOUR MILITARY SERVICE AND THE FRIENDS YOU SERVED WITH.
I found a friend that I haven't seen sense I was stationed at Ft Hood, Texas and in West Germany as it was known during the COLD WAR. I'm trying to find guys I was stationed with in the ROK. ie S. Korea and the 2nd Inf. Div. At CAMP HOVEY. *
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