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Originally Posted by Hoss68 Mr. Presley's overseas service took place in Germany from October 1, 1958, until March 2, 1960, as a member of the 1st Medium Tank Battalion, 32d Armor. For the first five days of that period he belonged to Company D of the battalion, and thereafter to the battalion's Headquarters Company at Friedberg.
While in Germany Mr. Presley wore the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 3d Armored Division. |
Not sure if the Kasserne is even still there, but they used to have several references to Elvis at Friedberg. I've never been a big Elvis fan, like some of his stuff and don't like some, but it was interesting to see his service remembered.