The next 5th Maintenance Batallion reunion will be held in Washington DC in the spring of 2009. Details will be posted and emailed as they become available. Jim Felsecker has provided us with this guide.
Crest Heraldry
From U.S. Army Heraldic Crests: A Complete Illustrated History of Authorized Distinctive Unit Insignia By Barry Jason Stein
5th Maintenance Battalion
Design approved November 27, 1967
The star and cogwheel from the arms of Italy, and the
green from the national flag, commemorate the five
campaign honors for service in Italy in World War II.
The laurel leaves denote the Meritorious Unit Commendation.
The unit’s direct descent from the 5 th Ordnance Battalion
is shown by the projectile from the coat of arms of that
organization. The star refers to the unit’s reorganization
as a COSTAR unit while in the Republic of Vietnam. The
cogwheel also represents the unit’s mission and ability to
provide immediate coordinated response for maintenance and supply support.
Motto: IMMEDIATE RESPONSE
Campaigns:
World War II:
Tunisia, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines,
Po Valley;
Vietnam:
Defense, Counteroffensive Phases II/III/IV/V/
VI/VII, Tet & Tet/69 Counteroffensives, Summer-Fall 1969,
Winter-Spring 1970, Sanctuary Counteroffensive.
Those members needing help
Gary Thomas Needs help with PTSD. Records N/A He needs someone who remembers him in 554th
Del Cannon Needs help with VA claim from anyone that remembers him
Roy Sharpe Needs help with PTSD from anyone who remembers
him from the CC&S CO in Charang Vally
Hi guys,
The 3rd reunion was a great success topped off with burgers and beer at Jeff''s house.
Thanks Jeff !!!!!
From all of us
FNG's
These are the latest members to sign the guest book
- Richard Clinton-------------Main Support Co/560th Maint Co Mar67-Mar68
- Kenneth Beebe--------------552nd Maint Co --- Jan 69-Jan 70
- Ronald Welch----------------Hq 5th Maint Bn---Jan 68- Jan 69
- Peter Lombardo--------------Main Support Co--67-69
- Jesse Creech-----------------Main Support Co--Feb 68- Feb 69
- Charles Dominick------------Main Support Co----68-70
- Thom Holmes ---------------CC&S Co -Jan-Nov 70
- John Marchelli-------------Co E (CC&S) Jan 70- Dec70
- Verdon E. Auman-----------Main Support Co, Aug 1967-Aug 1968
- David Hanna---------------- Main Support Co, 1967-1969
- John S Eckmayer-----------526th cc&s & Main Support, April 67 - Nov 68
