A Troop, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry 25th ID - Veterans



Fiddler's Green
Halfway down the trail to Hell,
In a shady meadow green
Are the Souls of all dead troopers camped,
Near a good old-time canteen.
And this eternal resting place
Is known as Fiddlers' Green.
Marching past, straight through to Hell
The Infantry are seen. Accompanied by the Engineers,
Artillery and Marines,
For none but the shades of Cavalrymen
Dismount at Fiddlers' Green.
Though some go curving down the trail
To seek a warmer scene.
No trooper ever gets to Hell
Ere he's emptied his canteen.
And so rides back to drink again
With friends at Fiddlers' Green.
And so when man and horse go down
Beneath a saber keen,
Or in a roaring charge of fierce melee
You stop a bullet clean,
And the hostiles come to get your scalp,
Just empty your canteen,
And put your pistol to your head
And go to Fiddlers' Green.

      In Memoriam: This page honors our fellow Troopers who are no longer with us. They served our nation with courage, honor, and sacrifice. Our condolences to their families. They will be in our memories until we meet them again in Fiddler's Green. Please email us any corrections or additions to this list.
Ronald Bowen - Ronald passed away on 09/21/09 in Alabama. Ronald served in the 2nd PLT on A20 & A28 in 66/67. Ronnie was a proud Vietnam veteran who received two Purple Hearts with A Troop 3/4 Cav.



Chester Freas - Chester served in the maintenance section of the Hq Plt in 65/66. He passed away on 09/10/09 at the VA hospital in Phoenix, AZ. He was proud of his service with the 3d Squadron 4th Cavalry 25th infantry Division. View the obituary from the Times Herald, Norristown, PA.

 Wayne Robert Miller - Former A Trp Commander (1965) passed away on Dec 26, 2008.  He served in the United States Army for 17 years including the Vietnam era retiring as Lieutenant Colonel. He also was awarded a Bronze Star Medal, plus many Commendation Medals, during his service to his country.

Ronald Strangfield - Ronald served in the 1st platoon on A11 (66/67). He passed away Dec 7, 2008 in Oregon City, Oregon. A graveside funeral service was held on Dec. 12, 2008, at Willamette National Cemetery. View obituary from the Oregon City News.

Craig Peterson - Craig was a pilot from Delta Troop (1968). He passed away on Oct 18, 2008 due to complications after having knee replacement surgery. He evacuated many of our wounded during the Battle for Tay Ninh when no other pilot would fly. Graveside service was held Friday, Oct. 24 at Fort Snelling National Cemetery with military honors. View the obituary from the Star Tribune.

William "Bill" Guenley - LT. William F. Guenley served in HHT and A Troop in 68/69. He passed away on Aug. 14, 2008, after a brief illness.  He received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor.  A memorial service was celebrated on Aug. 20 at French Mortuary, University Chapel. Interment followed at Santa Fe National Cemetery.

Louis Castillo - Louis served in the 2nd PLT in 67/68 as a scout vehicle crewman. Louis served proudly in both the Navy and the Army during three tours of Vietnam. He earned four Purple Hearts, the Bronze Star and various other medals and honors Louis passed away on June 10, 2008 in Longview, Washington.


James R. Shelton - James served in the 1st PLT in 68/69 as a tank crewman.  James passed away on Aug 12, 2007 at Mount Washington, Bullitt Co., KY

 Samuel G. Jenkins Jr. - Sam Jenkins, PLT SGT 1st Platoon (68/69) passed away on June 4th, 2007.  Sam had been fighting cancer for about a year. We have lost a great soldier, friend, and man. Sam was a genuine hero. Sam is gone but will not be forgotten by those who served with him in Vietnam and owe him so much. View the memorial page at Coffey & Chism Funeral Home.

Homer Louya - Homer served in the Headquarters Platoon (1966) He passed away on Nov 2, 2006.  Homer was retired from the Army with more than 20 years of service. He served in Korea and Vietnam. His awards include the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He was a member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Homer was an active member of the 3/4 Cav Association.

Art Melton - Art was the A Troop Commander, May 1970 to December 1970. He was a retired LTC. Arthur passed away on April 15, 2006.  Arthur had been ill and was living in San Antonio, TX.

Joe C. Pircio - Joe served in the 3rd PLT in 67/68 as a tank crewman.  Joe passed away unexpectedly on March 26, 2006. Joe lived in the Akron, Ohio area.

Joe Bracone - Joe served in the 1st platoon (68/69) on A10 & A11. Joe passed away on March 25, 2006. Joe was waiting for a heart transplant and had a lifelong heart condition.  His memorial service was held on April 21, 2006 at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Chapel at Crownsville. A military honor guard presided since Joe earned a Silver Star and Purple Heart for serving in Vietnam.

Lyle Housewright - Lyle served in the 3rd PLT in 65/66 as the Mortar squad leader.  Lyle passed away on Sep 21, 2005.





Alfred Martin - Alfred served in the 3rd PLT in 69/70 as a Sheridan tank crewman.  Alfred passed away on July 4, 2005.

Leslie R. Abrams - Leslie Abrams, PLT SGT 3rd Platoon (69/70) passed away on Dec 15, 2004. View the memorial page at Roselawn Mortuary & Memorial Park.

Robert A. Barnes - Robert served in the 2nd PLT in 68/69 as the vehicle commander for A29.  Robert passed away on Oct 23, 2004.

Addison C. Ralls - Addison served in the 1st PLT in 68/69 as an infantryman. Addison passed away on May 22, 2004.

Dean Guynes - Dean served as the Troop XO in 67/68. Dean passed away on January 10, 2004, at St. Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. He was a career officer in the U.S. Army and awarded two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars, and two Silver Stars for his service in Vietnam.

Alan Grimes - Alan served in the HQ PLT in 67/68.  Alan passed away on Mar 30, 2003.

Robert A. Cellars - Robert served in the 1st PLT in 67/68.  Robert passed away on Feb 11, 2003.

John McNeal - John served in the 2nd PLT in 64/66 as the tank commander of A26.  John passed away on Apr 30, 2002 at Plainfield, New Jersey.

John Farley - John served in the 3rd PLT in 68/69 as a scout vehicle crewman.  John passed away on Mar 22, 2002.

Charles E. Roberts - Charles served in the HQ PLT in 68/69.  Charles passed away on Mar 21, 2002.

William J. Webb - William served in the 2nd PLT in 68/69 as a tank crewman.  William passed away on Sep 9, 2001.

James P. Hale - James served in the  1st PLT in 67/68 on A19.  James passed away on Aug 24, 2001.

Richard D. Crawford - Richard served in the 3rd PLT in 68/69 as an infantry team leader.  Richard passed away on Nov 16, 2000.

Robert J. White - Robert served in the 2nd PLT in 68/69 as an infantry team leader.  Robert passed away on Jul 3, 2000.

Kirk A. Taylor - Kirk served in the HQ PLT in 68/69 as a supply specialist. Kirk passed away on Jan 1, 2000.

Robert S. Correia - Robert served in both A Trp and D Trp.  Robert was a retired Sergeant First Class. Robert passed away on Feb 1, 1999.  Robert's home was Columbus, GA.

Harold F. Reed - Harold served in the HQ PLT in 68/69 as a turret mechanic. Harold passed away on Jan 24, 1999.

Calvin Barney - Calvin was the Troop First Sergeant in 68/69. Calvin earned a Bronze Star for Heroism while serving with A Troop. Calvin passed away on Oct 7, 1998 at Burlington, VT.  Calvin's home was Lake Placid, New York.



George A. Sarrica - George was a mechanic in the Hq Plt in 68/69.  George received the Purple Heart while with the troop.  George passed away on June 25, 1998.

Richard Hawk - Richard served in the 2nd PLT in 67/68 as a tank crewman.  Richard passed away on Dec 28, 1997.

Joseph J. Kissella - Joseph served in the 1st PLT in 67/68 as a tank crewman.  Joseph passed away on Sep 23, 1997.

William E. Wiggan - William was the Troop First Sergeant in 1969. William passed away on Feb 14, 1996.

David P. Ritz - David served in the HQ PLT in 68/69 as a supply specialist. David passed away on Sep 14, 1995.

Richard M. Dodson - Richard served in the 2nd PLT in 68/60 as a tank crewman.  Richard passed away on July 22, 1995.

Frank Kistler - Frank served in the 2nd PLT in 67/68 as the scout section leader.  Frank passed away on Nov 29, 1994.

James A. Swaggerty - James served in the 3rd PLT in 67/68 as a tank crewman.  James passed away on Aug 15, 1993.

Thomas F. Bates - Thomas served in the 1st PLT in 67/68.  Thomas passed away on Apr 15, 1991.

David C. Henry - David served in the 2nd PLT in 67/68 as a scout vehicle crewman.  David passed away on July 1981.

Reynaldo G. Mesa - Reynaldo served in the 2nd PLT in 67/68 as an infantryman.  Reynaldo passed away on Nov, 1980.

John D. Leigh - John served in the 1st PLT in 68/69 as a mortar crewman. John passed away in Aug 1980.

Michael H. White - Michael served in the 1st PLT in 1968 as the tank commander of A16. Michael passed away in Sep 1977.

Chester W. Caldwell - Chester served in the HQ PLT in 68/69 as a cook. Chester passed away in June, 1975.

Tommy O. Brewington - Tommy served in the 3rd PLT in 1969 as the scout section leader.  Tommy passed away on Nov 3, 1974.

James Hardwick - James served as a scout in the 1st Plt in 69/70.  James received the Army Commendation Medal while with the troop. James passed away in Feb. 1974.

Stephen Mayo - Stephen served in the HQ PLT in 67/68 as a heavy weapons crewman.  Stephen passed away in Dec 1969.

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