James Rosenthal
C Co, Hanau 1975-78
Gerry Greene
A Co, Frankfurt 1963-65
Louise Stack
C Co, Hanau 1974-78
Dixie Thompson
A Co, Frankfurt 1974-77
Jim was first elected to the board at the 2021 Nashville reunion and at the 2023 Louisville reunion elected as board president.
Jim was born and raised just outside Nashville, TN. After graduating from Goodlettsville High School, he joined the Army in 1976. Jim was in the 127th MP Co, in Hanau from 1977-79. After the Army Jim worked five years for the Goodlettsville P.D. before moving on to Nashville Metro Police where he retired after 31 yrs. Jim is currently employed at the Nashville Federal Courthouse as a Court Security Officer.
Gerry (Pronounced Gary) was assigned to A Company, Frankfurt 1963-65. Prior to enlisting Gerry served three years with the Tecumseh P.D. and after the Army returned to the same department. Gerry’s law enforcement career was just shy of 40 years. For 50 years Gerry volunteered in numerous leadership positions with the Boy Scouts of America. He’s particularly proud of his two Eagle Scout sons and one Eagle Scout Grandson. Gerry and Bonnie reside in Tecumseh, have been married 57 years, have four children and seven grandkids.
Sam served in the 127th MP Co. in Hanau between 1977 -79 and he’s been the Association’s Treasurer since the 2015 Erlanger reunion. Sam is retired from two civilian police departments totaling 35 years of service. The last 11 years were as Police Chief in Iowa City, Iowa. Presently, Sam and his wife Annette operate a small cattle ranch in Hallsville, Missouri. Being invited to the Battalion’s 75th Anniversary Ball in Garmisch-Partenkirchen by then Battalion Commander Jeff Searl was the highlight of being in the Association. (Editor’s note: Hargadine and Fuqua were barracks roommates in Hanau).
Past President Tony served with the 709th in Hanau, Germany from 1976-78. First with C CO and later as a Military Police Investigator (MPI) attached to the 3rd Armor Division. After Germany, Tony had a career with a suburban police department just outside Ann Arbor, MI. After law enforcement Tony began working with a large non-profit organization in Detroit, MI, where he continues to work. He lives in Livonia, with his wife Pat and daughter Mary.
In January 1977 Bill was asked at the 21st Replacement Battalion if he had any friends or family in Europe. After saying no, he was asked where he would like to live and said, “Frankfurt looks like a nice place”. Bang, he was assigned to the 709th MP BN and on his way to Mainz with the 2nd platoon by way of the 564th MP Co. in Giessen. Eight months later, platoons were shuffled around, and letter designations were eliminated, and he was assigned to the 527th MP Co. located in Wiesbaden but stationed in Mainz until August of 1979. After the Army, Bill returned home to Reno Nevada and started a new journey of many adventures. Bill is employed by the State of Nevada as an analyst with 20 years of service. Bill has been the Association’s Secretary for the last three years and has been a member for four years.
Our Vice President was in C Company, Hanau from 1976-78 and retired from the Army as a SFC in 2000. David and Dawn have four children and six grandchildren. Post military Dave worked as a Sheetrock Taper and hunting and fishing guide. In Dave’s spare time he serves on the local school board, coaches Basketball and Golf and drives a school bus for Onamia, MN.
At the 2023 Louisville reunion Jim was elected as Past President Emeritus. Because of Jim's service to the Association and desire for the Association's continued success this new position was proposed and voted on unanimously by the membership.
Jim served in Hanau from 1976-1978. First as “C” Company which was later changed to 127th MP Company. After the Army, he returned home to Fond du Lac, Wi. Jim and Joan have two sons and five grandkids.
Jim worked as a construction labor for 12 years and then as a City of Fond du Lac employee for 33 years retiring as a Park Supervisor. Jim served on the Town Taycheedah board in several different positions for the past 25 years and is presently a Town Supervisor (called City Council in other places).
Chaplain Kim served with the 92nd MP Co. in Baumholder from 1978-80. After the Army, he continued in law enforcement with the Charter Twp of Redford, Michigan and retiring in 2002 with the rank of Sergeant. After six weeks on the P.D. Kim married Judi, the woman of his dreams. She still puts up with him after forty years. After retirement, Kim went to Bible school and became Rev. Kim in the Assemblies of God. He’s been a hospice chaplain, Associate Pastor, Worship Pastor and Senior Pastor. He’s honored to serve as the Chaplain for this great organization. (Editor’s Note: Hargadine and Sivyer were barracks roommates in Amberg while assigned to ADA missile security prior to transferring to the 709th).
Louise Stack (AKA Louise Lex and Louise Willsey) served in Hanau, Germany from December 1974 to December 1979 assigned to C Co and then 127th MP Co when it was redesignated. Louise was the first female MP in the 127th to be promoted to the rank of NCO, first as a corporal and then sergeant. In 1978 she worked in MPI, which fell under 3rd Armor Division, although it was still in Hanau. After five years in Germany Louise was sent to Ft. Bragg, NC for her last year in the Army.
Louise has had several positions on the Association board and was reelected back on the board at the 2021 Nashville reunion. In civilian life she had a career in hospital security followed by volunteering with the Milwaukee Fire Department and the Wisconsin Veterans Home. Louise and her husband Kim live in Milwaukee and participate in various veteran’s activities.
Dixie “Sgt Dixie” Thompson is originally from Mason City, Iowa, and now lives in Paradise, Nevada (better known as the home of the Las Vegas Strip). She served with A Co/284 MP Co, 709 MP Bn in Frankfurt, Germany, from January 1974 to November 1977. Dixie, along with Toni Funk and Kathy Brooks, were the first female MPs in the battalion. She went on to retire from the Army after 20 years’ service. She now volunteers and writes to support women veterans. She has 2 sons, one of whom is a Drill Sergeant at Ft Benning, she also has 2 granddaughters and 3 grand dogs. Dixie was elected to the board this past reunion in Nashville.
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