Spec 4 mark Anthony Kalakay i was there 81 to 83 then to finish last year with the 101st. Hangum high Hagler and Coinel Banish Bad dudes. L.O.L. So much P.T. field duty and guard duty and snow spent a year and a half there. Had 2 crazy roommates. L.O.L. was a crazy time and place. I was in Alpha Company 1 in the 46th infantry. Awesome 👌
Hi guys, LCol.Bannisch was the Battalion Commander right after Hang Em High Hagler left for glory serving with the Ranger Regiment.
I arrived at Ferris Barracks in April of 1982, and by the time I left Germany back stateside Bannisch was in charge, and I left in October of 1983.
Unfortunately, I arrived at Alpha Company 1/46 just in time to be a witness to the guys on the upper floor of the barracks toss out a wall locker with an officer in it!!! I was one of the Mortar Platoon guys in Alpha Company.
I was told that before I arrived at 1-46 INF in January 1974, an 11B in A Co shot the brigade XO with his M-16 and some smuggled ammo from a second story barracks window as the LTC was walking across the parade field. According to the story, the round hit him in the stomach and lifted him off his feet, but he survived. I was never able to verify that, but those were wild and wooly days back then.
Spec 4 Mark Anthony Kalakay was a pfc. Then I was in alpha company 11 hotel 1981 left in 83 to finish with 101st. Hangem high Colnial Hagler and Colnial Banish bad dudes. L.O.L. I had to Crazy roommates to. So much . P.T. and field duty guard duty and snow. Good times crazy place.
I was stationed with 1/46 IN Co C ‘Condors’ ‘84-85 first job was on the M60 3rd platoon SFC Mike Galloway was Platoon Seargent
Maybe summer of 84 we were re-designated 2/6 Infantry and I went to D Company ‘delta demons’
Yes great experience all the way around
Hey Sears how you doing? I don’t know if you remember me Brickhouse . Third platoon, sergeant Soto. I was third squad squad leader, Give me a shout back.
Did any of you know a Sgt Chris Leiskau. He was a recovery vehicle specialist with HHC 1/46 in 1977. Trying to help his daughter find out about her fathers history. She wanting to visit there. We lost him in 2017
Hi, Allan. Bill Eldard here. We served together in 1/46 1974-1976. I was in HHC (worked as OJT Bn Legal Clerk), then C Co. I think you had B Co. legal duties and that’s how we met. I seem to recall taking a tour of Dachau together; some Rec Ctr package deal. Hope the years since have served you well!
Well, after my discharge, I went back to college, got married, and got a commission as an intel officer in the Navy. Made a 21 yr career out of it. Leslee and I retired for good when the pandemic started. We live in nothern VA. How about you?
Great to hear from you! After my discharge I studied Russian at the University of Texas, got married and worked for several years as a newspaper reporter and editor here in Austin. (I had hoped to work in Moscow, but the American news agencies had no interest in an American Russian speaker.) Eventually I went to law school in Boston. I spent 30 years practicing civil and government law in the private and public sectors until my retirement last year. My wife, also a lawyer, ran a program to help lawyers and judges suffering drug and alcohol addiction.
I met a lot of intel types when I was studying Russian, and some of them are still in the service. I considered it, but my wife wasn’t wild about living in Russia. So we are in Austin for the duration.
If you are ever in or near Austin, please let me know. I’d love to see you and to catch up. Until then, take good care of yourself.
Yeah, life has been pretty good to me overall. Send your address and phone number to allancook@gmail.com. I will certainly look you up the next time I’m in D.C.
Hey, Phil! I remember you! Gordon Mercer was in college in Texas several years ago if I recall correctly. Otherwise I don’t recall being in touch with any of our old colleagues. It feels like another life.
After coming back home in 76 I worked here in Arkansas until 83 when we moved to Houston Texas and worked for 33 years. After retirement we moved back and live West side of Little Rock. Good to hear from you hope this finds you well!
I remember you, Jack! We overlapped for about a year in 1975. I remember Ted, although he left pretty soon after I got to B 1/46. I took over as company clerk from him. I recall he was a pretty nice guy.
Hi there. I was stationed at Ferris Barracks, Erlangen Germany from September 1981 until July 1983. I was in the medical detachment that worked under the brigade headquarters building. I knew many of the 1/46 medics. Best time of my life.
Wow! HHC 1/46 (Ferris Barracks) was my very first unit assignment after basic and AIT training. I was a mechanic. LTC Banister was my Battalion Commander at that time.
ARMY BARRACKS 
Does anyone remeber William (Bill) Kizziar? 82 – ?
Spec 4 mark Anthony Kalakay i was there 81 to 83 then to finish last year with the 101st. Hangum high Hagler and Coinel Banish Bad dudes. L.O.L. So much P.T. field duty and guard duty and snow spent a year and a half there. Had 2 crazy roommates. L.O.L. was a crazy time and place. I was in Alpha Company 1 in the 46th infantry. Awesome 👌
left aco 1/46. Erlangen Germany, August 1983
Bill Lucas here in Riverview, Florida. Clinical Specialist (91C) in HHC from 1978-79.
I am still in contact with Fred Scully the other 91C at the time.
Anybody out there in the 1/46 around that time?
Spec 4 Ronald Green HHC PAC 1978-1980
Commanding brigade officer Col.John Maloy
Yeah I was there from 78-80…worked in pac office personnel specialist Ronald Green CPT. Purshy was HHC commander
Hi guys, LCol.Bannisch was the Battalion Commander right after Hang Em High Hagler left for glory serving with the Ranger Regiment.
I arrived at Ferris Barracks in April of 1982, and by the time I left Germany back stateside Bannisch was in charge, and I left in October of 1983.
Unfortunately, I arrived at Alpha Company 1/46 just in time to be a witness to the guys on the upper floor of the barracks toss out a wall locker with an officer in it!!! I was one of the Mortar Platoon guys in Alpha Company.
Good grief!
I was told that before I arrived at 1-46 INF in January 1974, an 11B in A Co shot the brigade XO with his M-16 and some smuggled ammo from a second story barracks window as the LTC was walking across the parade field. According to the story, the round hit him in the stomach and lifted him off his feet, but he survived. I was never able to verify that, but those were wild and wooly days back then.
Spec 4 Mark Anthony Kalakay was a pfc. Then I was in alpha company 11 hotel 1981 left in 83 to finish with 101st. Hangem high Colnial Hagler and Colnial Banish bad dudes. L.O.L. I had to Crazy roommates to. So much . P.T. and field duty guard duty and snow. Good times crazy place.
I was stationed with 1/46 IN Co C ‘Condors’ ‘84-85 first job was on the M60 3rd platoon SFC Mike Galloway was Platoon Seargent
Maybe summer of 84 we were re-designated 2/6 Infantry and I went to D Company ‘delta demons’
Yes great experience all the way around
I was station there from 1976 to 1979 C CO condors I will never forget that place
Oh yeah. I was there from 1976-1979, Alpha company. The best time of my life.
I was station there from 76 through 78, 146 A company we had some wild times
Hey Sears how you doing? I don’t know if you remember me Brickhouse . Third platoon, sergeant Soto. I was third squad squad leader, Give me a shout back.
Did any of you know a Sgt Chris Leiskau. He was a recovery vehicle specialist with HHC 1/46 in 1977. Trying to help his daughter find out about her fathers history. She wanting to visit there. We lost him in 2017
csc 1/46 from 1980 to 1983 my mos was 19d caivary scout
csc 1/46 was my first duty station after basic and ait was there from 1980 to 1983
B 1/46 was my first duty station, 1974-1976. Pretty good place to serve.
Hi, Allan. Bill Eldard here. We served together in 1/46 1974-1976. I was in HHC (worked as OJT Bn Legal Clerk), then C Co. I think you had B Co. legal duties and that’s how we met. I seem to recall taking a tour of Dachau together; some Rec Ctr package deal. Hope the years since have served you well!
I remember you, Bill! How’ve you been keeping yourself all these years?
Well, after my discharge, I went back to college, got married, and got a commission as an intel officer in the Navy. Made a 21 yr career out of it. Leslee and I retired for good when the pandemic started. We live in nothern VA. How about you?
Hey, Bill!
Great to hear from you! After my discharge I studied Russian at the University of Texas, got married and worked for several years as a newspaper reporter and editor here in Austin. (I had hoped to work in Moscow, but the American news agencies had no interest in an American Russian speaker.) Eventually I went to law school in Boston. I spent 30 years practicing civil and government law in the private and public sectors until my retirement last year. My wife, also a lawyer, ran a program to help lawyers and judges suffering drug and alcohol addiction.
I met a lot of intel types when I was studying Russian, and some of them are still in the service. I considered it, but my wife wasn’t wild about living in Russia. So we are in Austin for the duration.
If you are ever in or near Austin, please let me know. I’d love to see you and to catch up. Until then, take good care of yourself.
Allan
Congratulations on your retirement, Allan. Sounds like you and your wife had great careers. Likewise, if you’re up DC way, let me know!
Yeah, life has been pretty good to me overall. Send your address and phone number to allancook@gmail.com. I will certainly look you up the next time I’m in D.C.
Bill, reach me at allancook@gmail.com
Allen
I was in B Co, 1/46 from 74 to 76. Would you have any other contacts? Phil
Hey, Phil! I remember you! Gordon Mercer was in college in Texas several years ago if I recall correctly. Otherwise I don’t recall being in touch with any of our old colleagues. It feels like another life.
Take good care of yourself, buddy.
Allan
Allen
After coming back home in 76 I worked here in Arkansas until 83 when we moved to Houston Texas and worked for 33 years. After retirement we moved back and live West side of Little Rock. Good to hear from you hope this finds you well!
Thanks, Phil! I hope you and yours are doing well. If you’re ever in Austin, get in touch with me.
I was specialist Trivette. I was in 3rd platoon from 1972-1975. Ted Syrick was the company clerk when I was there. Do you remember him?
I remember you, Jack! We overlapped for about a year in 1975. I remember Ted, although he left pretty soon after I got to B 1/46. I took over as company clerk from him. I recall he was a pretty nice guy.
Hi there. I was stationed at Ferris Barracks, Erlangen Germany from September 1981 until July 1983. I was in the medical detachment that worked under the brigade headquarters building. I knew many of the 1/46 medics. Best time of my life.
Wow! HHC 1/46 (Ferris Barracks) was my very first unit assignment after basic and AIT training. I was a mechanic. LTC Banister was my Battalion Commander at that time.
When were you there. Trying to locate anyone who knew my brother in law stationed there in 1977. His name was Chris Leiskau.
Wow! HHC 1/46 was my very first unit assignment after basic training. I was a mechanic. LTC Banister was my Battalion Commander at that time.
What years?
First station 1979 B company weapons PLT. Tow gunner. Bushmasters Follow Me.
I served as company clerk for B 1/46 from 1974 to 1976. Loved Erlangen and Germany.