Germany: US Veteran Honored in Erlangen
On this day, it is hard for a humble blogger like me to write about anything, given what is going on in Iran. It is inconceivable that anyone might turn to this site to learn what is happening. I have been scouring the European press to get a sense of how Europe is reacting to the events, but that is for my personal edification.
I happened to come across this article in the Erlanger Nachrichten (Germany), which is related to our military, and I thought it was worth posting here, partly because I have a deep attachment to Erlangen. In the late 1960s, I spent my military service there, and later in life, wrote an English-language book on the city’s history. I also think it is fitting on a day like today to pay tribute to our military.
Retired Staff Sgt. Alfred Pankey Jr. was a decorated Vietnam combat veteran who received a Bronze Star for valor, albeit belatedly. He retired in Erlangen in 1982.
Pankey passed away recently and was buried in Erlangen, an event covered by the local press. Although most of the article has a subscriber block, I am honored to translate what little I can access. A full English-language article in www. army.mil is also posted here.
Rest in Peace, Sgt Pankey.
US Veteran dies
He was a well-known Erlanger. Alfred Pankey Jr. waited over 40 years for his medal for bravery
Erlangen/Landkreis (District) Erlangen-Hoechstadt/Ansbach – Many Erlangers knew the recently deceased US American Alfred Pankey Jr. What many did not know: The Vietnam veteran was the holder of a high honor. However, he had to wait a long time for this. We learned how the delay came about…………………………(Subscriber block)
-Sharon Chaffin February 28, 2026 at 20:00
Source: http://garyfouse.blogspot.com/2026/02/germany-us-veteran-honored-in-erlangen.html
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