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Germersheim
Army Depot
Communications Zone
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| German LN
completes 41 years with U.S. Army,
By
Birgit Linke, Public Affairs Office, April 3, 1987 |
The reigns of the 8592nd CSG changed hands March 13, at Tompkins
Barracks, in Schwetzingen as Alfred Bernhart replaced ZB-9 Rudolf
Heyne, commander of the 8592nd since January 3, 1957.
Members of the 8592nd and many guests and VIPs gathered at the
gym to pay their respects to the man who had led them for the
past 30 years. They also welcomed Bernhardt, the incoming commander
whose last assignment was with the 8531st CSG as chief of operation.
Heyne was presented the outstanding civilian service award;
the highest award that can be given to a civilian employee in
USAREUR. Commanding General of the 21st SUPCOM, Lt. Gen. Kenneth
E. Lewi handed the medal to him.
Lt. Col. Bruce A. Block, Germersheim GSC, honored Heyne's professionalism
and dedication as well as the outstanding support that was provided
by Heyne and his men during his 41 years in service. Under Heyne's
dedicated professional leadership the 8592nd CSG has excelled
in supporting V Corps and VII Corps, bridge units and 21st SUPCOM
POMCUS and war reserve stock.
Heyne started his career with the U.S. Army in January 1946
as a clerk typist with the 134th CSG Reg in Gelnhausen. In October
1946, Heyne transferred to the HQ 547th Engr Bn as supply clerk
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USAREUR Labor Service Organization and was instated with that
date into the 6932d LS Company as ZB-5.
On August 1, 1952, Heyne was transferred to the 8592nd LS Company
as Motor Sergeant, ZB-6, where he was promoted to the position
of chief, Motor Vehicle Maintenance ZB-7, in July 1954. In January
1957, Heyne took over the 8592nd LS Company as Supervisor, Labor
Group, ZB-8. This position was upgraded on August 1, 1959 to
ZB-9, a position he still held until retirement. In April 1986,
he was able to celebrate his 40th anniversary of working for
the U.S. Army.
In 1957, the 8592d CSG operating the USAREUR and 7th Army Bridge
Park, was attached to the 521st Engr Gp, M&S, 7A. In 1965,
the 8592d transferred to the 11th Engr Gp, Combat, 7A. In 1969,
the 11th Engr Gp was deactivated and the 8592d CSC became part
of the 549th Engr Bn, 130th Brigade. On April 1, 1978 the 8592d
CSG was transferred from 549th Engr Bn to the 21st SUPCOM and
was placed under General Support Center Germersheim.
Heyne is married. He and his wife, Liselotte, and their sons,
Achim - 26 and Gert - 24, are living in Robern Fahrenbach.
Bernhardt said he was honored, proud and pleased to assume command
of the 8592nd. He promised Heyne and his new employees to do
his utmost to be a good replacement. Bernhardt had started his
career with the U.S. Army in 1977 as a warehouse worker with
the 8592nd CSG. He is married and he and his wife, Gudrun, live
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