Rhine River Crossing - 1978 12th Engr Bn (River Rats - Echo Hard)

[2963419]

I WAS THERE FROM 1975-1978 WITH THE RIVER RATS.I HELPED SET UP COMMUNICATIONS ON THE MABS (THIS ARE THE VEHICLES THAT HAVE PART OF A BRIDGE ON TOP. THEN WHEN THEY TURN THEM THEY CONNECT TO EACH OTHER AND FORM A BRIDGE)

[MayrN]

Thank you so much for defending my homeland against the russians! Greetings from Germany

[MickeyAllums]

Hey TheManuelMata I was in Charlie Co and went to Trier in Oct. 77 for French Comando School. I was the acting Platoon Sgt. We won the Battalion competition for Engineer Task and commom Tasks. As you remember, no one failed. Take care Brother Mick

[rla3853]

I was there from 73-75. Fortunate to be assigned to E Co. 12th Engr. Worked hard and played hard in Deutchland. Thanks for the video. Brings back memories.

[MrRickey1956]

@rla3853 You are the first one I have found from that time discharged 8-15-1975.My sgt. was ruben sylvester, HDQ platoon /where all the screw-ups were together/HA HA

[guitargeorgeglh]

I was there!! Somewhere in the middle!!

[jeff93534]

@guitargeorgeglh i was there also E Co. 12th Engr

[Alex8546]

Brilliant Video :)

Our Sapper kit has moved on quite a bit. Pity theres no cash to undertake such great builds like that these days. ONCE A SAPPER ALWAYS A SAPPER .

[palonejr]

I was present in 1976 when they sunk there boats ferrying an M60 tank over the Rhine

What a disater that was!

Bobby

E Company CEV Tank Crew

8TH ID 1974-1977

[TheManuelMata]

@palonejr

I was with 12th from 76-79 as a Medic, and went to Commando school with a platoon from Charlie co.

[wsv1975]

It was so great to be a part of this great Army of the Rhine in Europe facing off against the Soviet hoards. Thanks for sharing this video.