Harold D. Buck passed away on 20 October 2018.
Harold served in Detachment(A) from the late 60s through the late 70s timeframe.
Category Archives: Taps
TAPS – Kenneth R. Bates
Ken passed away in his home on 17 Oct 2018. His memorial service will be in Hamlet, NC at 1100 on 27 Oct 2018.
Ken served in Detachment “A” from 1956-1959.
TAPS – SGM William B. Coombs (Ret)
SGM William B. Coombs (RET) passed away on 11 October 2018.
Bill served in Detachment(A) from 1971-1973.
TAPS – Major General Sidney Shachnow
It is with deep regret that I inform you of the passing of Major General Sidney Shachnow.
As you all know he was the commander of Detachment”A” from 1972-1974.
He was an icon in Special Forces, he was a highly decorated warrior and a superb leader.
His list of achievements were numerous during his long and accomplished career.
He was a friend and he will be missed greatly.
The Fayetteville Observer published the following article:
Bob Charest
The man who brought Detachment”A” in from the cold
TAPS – John Heidger
Former Detachment “A” member John Heidger passed away in February 2018. John served in Detachment”A” from 1963-1966.
No additional information available.
TAPS – Harry E. Brown
Former Detachment “A” member Harry E. Brown passed away on 13 June 2018. Final services were held on 22 June 2018. Harry served in Detachment”A” from 1956-1961.
TAPS – Leland R. Blackwell Jr.
PSSE Member Lee Blackwell passed away Thursday, 19 April 2018.
Further details at: http://covenantfuneralservice.com/obituary?id=316513
TAPS – Major(Ret) Dieter Protsch
Dieter H.B. Protsch, Major, U.S. Army (Ret) Special Forces and 82 Airborne, Ft. Bragg, N.C. who resided in Hagerstown, MD passed away on March 30, 2018 surrounded by loved ones at home.
Born in Berlin, Germany April 29, 1932, he emigrated to the U.S. in 1956 where he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam, Korea, and Germany.
He retired in 1976, after 20 years of service.
Dieter was a member of Detachment”A” and served as a Team Leader in 1963. He is the author of the book Be All You Can Be: From a Hitler Youth in WWII to a US Army Green Beret.
TAPS – SGM(Ret) Gary M. Betterton
Former Detachment “A” member SGM(Ret) Garry Betterton passed away on 26 November 2017. Gary served in Detachment”A” from 1978-1981.
TAPS – Hermann Adler
Hermann Adler passed away Tuesday 14 November 2017. Hermann served in Detachment “A” as Team Leader from 1970 – 1974.