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Tuesday 06/20/2006 4:38:11pm
Name: 	Leslie Jorgenson
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E-Mail: 	ldjorgenson@charter.net
Referred By: 	Just Surfed In
City/Country: 	San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Comments: 	I was in the 581st Engrs from Dec 1957-May 1959. I was a personnel clerk. I have many fond memories of France. In fact I went back in 2001 and the hospital area is still there. I loved Chinon. I hope that some of my buddies visit this website. Dick Downs for one and I could list many others.If anybody was in the 581st during this time I hope that you contact me. Do you remember Capt. Baker? Norm Bohm was the Company Clerk. Walt Cardinali, was the carpenter and handi-man. Sgt Pereda was the Supply Sgt. It was a great time, but I remember when one of our guys, was sent to Lebanon to lay down an airfield so the Marines could land. I think that the river going thru Chinon was the Vienne. I remember that there was a memorial there for the resistance heros. Also Joanie on a Pony Statue. The Castle was awesome. Now they have tour buses going up to the site. These are just some of my memories and I am sure that I can add to them. I know that others can recall things from the old 581st.

Les Jorgenson
Stationed at Chinon? 	Yes
What years? 	1957-1959
Company 	581st

Sunday 05/28/2006 8:31:41pm
Name: 	Peter Rauch
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E-Mail: 	hart147@netscape.net
Referred By: 	Just Surfed In
City/Country: 	California,USA
Comments: 	Enjoyed your site. Haven't seen Chinon in 50 years.Arrived in Chinon in May 1956 to set up Finance Office. Hospital was just beeing completed at that time.I don't think there were any other troops there at the time other than Finance(5) and Personnell plus some Docs and Med staff. Good duty station good years. I remember the Polish Guard outfit as I was surprised that we didn't have to pull guard duty. Good Sausage too!! I remember being put on alert during the Hungarian revolt crisis. What a snafu. Half our stuff was at the hospital where we were quarted and half the stuff was at the Depot (Ammo etc.) Also remember Pvt. Bliss. CMH recipient who would be saluted by all of the officers, would draw his pay, go to Tours get drunk and spend all of his money then come back to base and do cleanup work. Heck of a guy. The Chinon team I believe won the Basec Basketball tournament and then went on a tour of ComZ and Germany.
Enough for now. Thanks for the memories.
Stationed at Chinon? 	Yes
What years? 	May 56-Oct 57
Company 	TDY from LaRochelle then PP 581st Hq Co

Tuesday 05/16/2006 2:58:48pm
Name: 	Richard Frith
Homepage: 	http://www.richard.frith.com
E-Mail: 	richard@frith.com
Referred By: 	Search Engine
City/Country: 	High Point, NC USA
Comments: 	My Father, Rudy Frith, was stationed at Chinon Depot from 1955 through 1957. This was the only time that my Mother, Azzlea, and I spent with my father during his entire military career of 27 years. I have fond memories of arriving there at age 11 of the school and of course hanging out at the NCO club with my Dad. Bingo nights were especially a treat. I recall that Mr. Judd was the school Principal and that he was a very positive influence on me. We lived in a small Chateau with a French family and another American family near the little town of Champigny-sur-veude and the school bus rides were usually an adventure. Our school bus was a converted 3/4 Ton with a Wood Cover on the back. Many roads were too narrow for the regular school buses to travel.
Stationed at Chinon? 	Dependent
What years? 	1955-1956-1957
Company 	-

Saturday 05/13/2006 11:01:12pm
Name: 	Robert Eisermann
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E-Mail: 	rceisermanntx@yahoo.com
Referred By: 	Just Surfed In
City/Country: 	415 Mason st. San Antonio,tx 78208
Comments: 	Hi! to all Just returned from Colorado Springs Co. The 2006 reunion is currently scheduled for Oct.5-7 at the Roadway inn & Suites.Think REUNION.More Info once written Confirmation is recieved. ph 210-224-9608 if you have questions Bob E.
Stationed at Chinon? 	yes
What years? 	Fall 59 to summer 62
Company 	Hosp

Monday 05/08/2006 4:58:43pm
Name: 	bob lane
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E-Mail: 	mmblane@yahoo.com
Referred By: 	Just Surfed In
City/Country: 	west henrietta, ny
Comments: 	i was stationed in verdun
23 engineers
from nov 1958 untill nov 1960
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