The Gelnhausen 3d Armored Division Veterans  (1958-61) held their 14th Annual Reunion in Nashville from 8-11 June 2000. Chuck Bolliger reports:

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    Under sunny southern skies, the veterans and their wives began gathering pool side on Wednesday night, June 7th. My first impression was an overwhelming air of camaraderie and friendship. Even after forty years, the friendly bantering between Armor, Infantry, and the 6th Field Artillery were equally represented, and the honor and talents of each were well defended. 

    The informal agenda allowed ample time for touring this beautiful city, greeting old friends or making new ones. As the daytime hours were primarily open to any desired activities, those with cars included and chauffeured those without transportation. Lunches at Uncle Buds Seafood House "Catfish and Chicken", and at Barbi-cuties were great. Saturday afternoon, the group took a 4 hour lunch 

excursion on the riverboat "General Jackson" for a trip on the Cumberland River from Opry Land, to downtown Nashville,  and back. Its hard to beat a cool breeze in your face and a cold beverage in your hand. Rumor has it that the ladies enjoyed some shopping trips to the mall at Opry Land, while the old warriors shared "war stories" and lies back at the Day Inn. The evening entertainment was outstanding, Glen Honeycutt, Lonnie Daugherty, Wayne Rogers, Phil Mitchell, Monica and Rachel Hudson, the Britt Brothers, and Joyce Irving were there to entertain us on both Saturday night, and at the closing Sunday night luau. Yes, if you spent time in Gelnhausen, or just wanted to share experiences of your tour with the 3d Armored Division in Germany, this was the place to be. Hats off to Johnny Hudson Jr. for organizing a great reunion. Its not official yet but it looks like we'll all gather again next year in San Antonio. 

Chuck Bolliger, 
Co C, 1st MTB, 33d Armor, 3d AD
1960-1962