http://www.historynet.com/a-hueys-wild-duel-with-a-50-cal-gunner-during-tet.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-hueys-wild-duel-with-a-50-cal-gunner-during-tet From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:15:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 http://www.historynet.com/a-hueys-wild-duel-with-a-50-cal-gunner-during-tet.htm#comment-704136 wayne tipton Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:30:03 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13679962#comment-704136 Ltc Cherrie was my sqdn cdr and I was his track commander in Bad hersfeld in Germany in 1982-83. This guy was absolutely one of the best commanders I ever served with. He was all business and although I never was in war, I would follow this guy anywhere. We went on manuevers to Fulda and Graf and other places and our APC was always the first one in. I asked Ltc Cherrie what was the reason for that? His answer was " A good leader leads his men into battle and follows them out". I remember one time I passed him on the way to the housing area in Bad Hersfeld. I rolled the window down and asked him if he was ok. He was sitting on the sidewalk. He said he was fine , his wife was bringing him another leg . What a guy. I think his boss was a guy named Col Frederick Franks. He also had lost a leg. You should have seen them walking around on post. Ltc Cherrie was my sqdn cdr and I was his track commander in Bad hersfeld in Germany in 1982-83. This guy was absolutely one of the best commanders I ever served with. He was all business and although I never was in war, I would follow this guy anywhere. We went on manuevers to Fulda and Graf and other places and our APC was always the first one in. I asked Ltc Cherrie what was the reason for that? His answer was " A good leader leads his men into battle and follows them out". I remember one time I passed him on the way to the housing area in Bad Hersfeld. I rolled the window down and asked him if he was ok. He was sitting on the sidewalk. He said he was fine , his wife was bringing him another leg . What a guy. I think his boss was a guy named Col Frederick Franks. He also had lost a leg. You should have seen them walking around on post.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/a-hueys-wild-duel-with-a-50-cal-gunner-during-tet.htm#comment-610762 Jose M. Marrero Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:16:22 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13679962#comment-610762 I have had the pleasure of meeting BG Cherrie as a civilian and he indeed is a very humble person. His determination to help the Wounded Warrior Projects by chairing HOOAH (Help Our Own At Home) at Leavenworth, KS are indicative of a man of noble character and great conviction. This story relates the same qualities that he has shown me as a civilian as he displayed as an officer in the US Army throughout his career. I have had the pleasure of meeting BG Cherrie as a civilian and he indeed is a very humble person. His determination to help the Wounded Warrior Projects by chairing HOOAH (Help Our Own At Home) at Leavenworth, KS are indicative of a man of noble character and great conviction. This story relates the same qualities that he has shown me as a civilian as he displayed as an officer in the US Army throughout his career.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/a-hueys-wild-duel-with-a-50-cal-gunner-during-tet.htm#comment-284535 DJ Thu, 27 May 2010 04:47:38 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13679962#comment-284535 BG Cherrie: the 1AD ADC(M) when I was in Bosnia. He broke his prosthetic leg one day and repaired it with a thick metal ruler until he told us his wife could get a replacement to him. Good guy. Had genuine concern for troops, had no patience for BS. Was always asking if we got chow and if our accomodations were OK. BG Cherrie: the 1AD ADC(M) when I was in Bosnia. He broke his prosthetic leg one day and repaired it with a thick metal ruler until he told us his wife could get a replacement to him. Good guy. Had genuine concern for troops, had no patience for BS. Was always asking if we got chow and if our accomodations were OK.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/a-hueys-wild-duel-with-a-50-cal-gunner-during-tet.htm#comment-48346 Oleksa Dovbush Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:03:35 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13679962#comment-48346 You Vietnam = Our Afgan You Vietnam = Our Afgan

]]> http://www.historynet.com/a-hueys-wild-duel-with-a-50-cal-gunner-during-tet.htm#comment-20194 Ed Kennedy Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:37:00 +0000 http://www.historynet.com/?p=13679962#comment-20194 BG Cherrie was our director in the Army staff college tactics department eighteen years ago. He is one of the finest officers I have ever served under and this story highlights his courage and tactical acumen although that is not the purpose of the story. He is one of the most humble individuals I have served with in the Army. His manner of relating interesting stories that illustrate outstanding leadership and tactics is great. What many people don't know is that he continues to serve the Army and his community by donating time to youth programs and speaking to young officers at the staff college on a habitual basis. His alma mater, Rutgers University, recently inducted him into the Football Hall of Fame and he was awarded the Infantry Association's Order of St. Maurice. I hope he keeps writing! BG Cherrie was our director in the Army staff college tactics department eighteen years ago. He is one of the finest officers I have ever served under and this story highlights his courage and tactical acumen although that is not the purpose of the story. He is one of the most humble individuals I have served with in the Army. His manner of relating interesting stories that illustrate outstanding leadership and tactics is great. What many people don't know is that he continues to serve the Army and his community by donating time to youth programs and speaking to young officers at the staff college on a habitual basis. His alma mater, Rutgers University, recently inducted him into the Football Hall of Fame and he was awarded the Infantry Association's Order of St. Maurice. I hope he keeps writing!

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