William S. Powis. In the late afternoon on a beautiful Colorado day, Bill reached up and took the hand of Jesus and went home to Heaven. Bill was born in Riverside, California on June 27, 1949 to Stuart and Dolly Powis. He lived many places since his father was in the Air Force and eventually returned to Riverside, where he graduated from Norte Vista High School in 1967. He joined the Army in 1969 and served two tours of duty in Vietnam with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment where he earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. In 1973, he returned to Riverside and graduated from Riverside City College in 1976. He went to work for Toro Irrigation for many years and then joined the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and attained the rank of Correctional Sergeant. In 2006 after retiring, Bill and his wife Sharon moved to Colorado. Bill and Sharon were married in 1977 and together they joined a blended family: Sharon’s dog and two cats and Bill’s dog and cat that had just had 3 kittens. Life was full of tail wags, barking and hissing — and it was good! Bill loved motorcycles, especially Harleys, old trucks and old tools. He loved to restore old things and make them new again. His last project was a 1951 Ford truck. He was predeceased by his parents, Stuart and Dolly Powis, and brother-in-law Jerry Conerly. He is survived by his wife Sharon and their two dogs, Toby and Lucy; his sister, Sue of Prescott, AZ; his sisters-in-law Becky (Jim) of Indian Trail, NC and Debbie (Jack) of Highlands Ranch, CO. There are many nieces and nephews that he loved dearly that will miss him too, including Kris, Kelly, Brian, Kevin, Janna, and Stuart. He was so proud of them all. “I will love you Forever and Forever More. Until we are together again.” ~Sharon Powis |
William Ostermeyer, 81, of Cincinnati, Ohio passed away on December 17, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati on July 4, 1943 to the late Raymond and Anna Ostermeyer (nee Meyer). Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a “Sister,” Pat Johnson. William is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Roberta Anne “Bobbi” Ostermeyer (nee Prickett); daughters Carrie (Chris) McCoy and Molly (Jim) Evans; grandchildren Will (Victoria Clark) Evans, Alex Evans, Natalie McCoy, Grant McCoy, and Colin McCoy; “sisters” Debby Neack, Rhonda McGill, and Sandy Knuckles; and a host of other family members and friends. Bill loved his family above all else, and enjoyed every opportunity to be with them. He loved to travel, especially to the beach. He loved parades and fireworks. Bill was proud to serve in the US. Army as a 1st Lieutenant during the Vietnam War with the 188 Maintenance Battalion. He was a life member of the 11th ACVVC, an active member of Green Township VFW Post 10380, and was very involved with Wreaths Across America and Honor Flight Tri-State. He was unapologetically patriotic; he loved his country. He was a long-time member of Cheviot United Methodist Church. A visitation and memorial service was held January 3, 2025, at the Cheviot United Methodist Church, 3820 Westwood Northern Boulevard, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211. Interment was at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown, Kentucky. Memorials may be made to Wreaths Across America through Green Township VFW Post 10380 or to Honor Flight Tri-State. |
David Keith Jarrell, 79, died on January 26, 2025 at Amorem Hospice in Valdese, NC. He was born on September 21, 1945 in Anadarko, Caddo County, Oklahoma to Hoyle S. and Irene Farr Jarrell. A former resident of Star, North Carolina, he was a 1964 graduate of East Montgomery High School. David was drafted into the US Army on November 9, 1965 and trained at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the home of the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division. After training, he was ordered to Vietnam, where he served in the 11th Armored Cavalry “Blackhorse Regiment” as a combat scout. While on a mission (somewhere in the Long Khanh district?) on May 19, 1967, his Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicle struck a land mine, wounding him in the leg. David was awarded the Purple Heart for his wounds, and after some convalescence, he was honorably discharged in September 1967. David was married on December 1, 1968 in Robbins, NC to Linda Sue Jeffries. He attended Winston Salem Barber School and barbered for several years at Archdale Barber Shop in Trinity before moving to Gastonia and taking a position at Douglas Airport in Charlotte. He retired there from US Airways. David was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church in Gastonia, and he attended reunions of the Blackhorse Association. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his brother, Richard Dean Jarrell. He is survived by his wife, Linda J. Jarrell, of Cramerton, NC and many beloved family, relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held at Hollywood Cemetery in Gastonia, NC on February 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. with David Belle Isle officiating. Military honors will be given. |
Blackhorse History Corner |
Courtesy of Don Snedeker
Not Exactly History, But 11th ACR in Culture
Doonesbury, May 28, 1996 |
********** Port Angeles, Washington Daily News, December 25, 1986 |
From 1904 to 1906, the 11th Cavalry was stationed at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. During that time, Troops of the Regiment road cross-country to attend various fairs and carnivals throughout the Midwest. This article is from The Fort Wayne Journal (Indiana) of December 10, 1905. (Caution – Don’t try this at home!) |
When US Army soldiers deployed to the Middle East in 1990, a number of Vietnam Vets were interviewed, drawing comparisons to when they went to/returned from war and those deploying to war. Blackhorse Trooper Ken Walker was one of those interviewed. |
Following the fall of the Wall in 1989, US Army Europe (USAREUR) reduced the number and frequency of patrols along the West-East German border. The Blackhorse Regiment was affected by these reductions. |
In 1943, the 11th Cavalry Regiment (Horse) was redesignated as the 11th Cavalry Group (Mechanized). The Group entered World War II in December 1944 as part of XIII Corps, Ninth Army. In April 1945, the Group was screening the Ninth Army’s northern flank as it attacked toward the Elbe River. The Group Executive Officer, Major John Aylor, was captured near Hanover. The following article describes his capture and the subsequent events. |
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