Welcome to the new home of the 228th Supply & Service Company (Direct Support). On May 13th, 2004 the 228th Supply & Service Company (DS) received US Army Quartermaster Regimental Honors as a Distinguished Unit of the Regiment.
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Extract: Quartermaster Regimental Honors Dinner Program.
"Welcome to the 2004 Quartermaster Regimental Hall of Fame, Distinguished Members, and Distinguished Unit of the Regiment Induction Ceremony.
Tonight we honor 35 individuals, and 5 organizations whose achievements and contributions to our Army and Nation exemplify the high standards of our Corps. In our presence are true heroes and role models who paved the way to success for those who serve today. Their legacy is the foundation upon which we build the bridge to the future. Sacrifice, dedication to duty, professionalism, selfless service and innovation are all terms which describe how our inductees have supported victory by America's Army. They represent the very essence of our Corps and are an inspiration to us all.
Of the five organizations receiving Quartermaster Regimental Honors, the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) was inducted as a Distinguished Unit of the Regiment, wherein "Recognition of those units that have significantly contributed to the proud heritage of the U.S.Army's second oldest service branch, the Quartermaster Corps (229 years)."
Accepting the honor in behalf of the 228th Supply and Service Company (Direct Support) were four original members of the Company when it was first activated in the Republic of Vietnam, who served 1966-1967. Then 1st Lt. William I. Eckhart - Laundry and Bath Officer, then 1st Lt. Tommy D. Bourlier, Graves Registration Officer - Supply Platoon Leader, then SP4 Arthur B. Neighbor Jr, Company Clerk - Personnel Specialist, and then SP4 Ronald L. Fischer Assistant Company Clerk - Clerk Typist.
Extract: Quartermaster Regimental Honors Dinner Program.
"It is indeed fitting that we pay tribute to these great sustainers - our distinguished Warfighter Logisticians. On behalf of a grateful Corps and Nation, I say thank you for carrying our torch so very, very well."
Signed:
Scott G. West
Brigadier General, U.S. Army
The Quartermaster General
13 May 2004
We left Vietnam quietly, perhaps unaware that there was a lot to be very proud of. The 228th was a successful high impact unit that performed magnificiently well. Collectively as a unit, we are now a "Distinguished Unit of the Regiment" for all time, a very prestigious honor in the Quartermaster Corps.
Many of the officers and men that served in this company have begun to make contact with each other once again. For many, it has been a long overdue reunion. This site is dedicated to the families of those extrordinary men that performed so magnificiently under adverse conditions, in hostile regions, and in spite of national controversy and criticism. We share the experience as kindred spirits forever.
This site was first posted on the Internet on April 11th, 2003. With the help and direction of the first Company Commander, Captain Benard A. Kuster, then 1LT William Eckhart, then 1LT Tom Bourlier and the first Company Clerk of the unit, Arthur B. Neighbor, Jr., I am in the process of rebuilding this web site. If you would like to get in contact with us or even furnish information you feel might be appropriate to the site, please contact me, Ron Fischer, using the contact page.
We are all eager to hear from each of you ~
