He went with him through basic training with him in Texas, and travelled with the King to Germany and became close friends for the next 18 months.
Elisabeth Stefaniak was a young German girl in , and was hired to answer Presley's fan mail. Elisabeth became romantically involved with Elvis, but was torn between her love for the King, and an ordinary solider named Rex Mansfield.
Elisabeth eventually chose Rex and they married in June but never saw Presley again. Rex, when and how did you meet Elvis Presley? From your personal perspective, did Elvis appear to enjoy the experience of being in the Army? Rex, how patriotic was Elvis about his country? Was there a particular incident in your mind that solidified your friendship with Elvis? Rex, what were the good personality traits you saw in Elvis, and what were some that were not so good?
You took a trip with Elvis to Paris, France. What was that experience like? Elisabeth, under what circumstances did you meet Elvis Presley?
How did it come to pass that Elvis asked you to become his secretary? Elisabeth, describe some of your daily duties as Elvis' secretary? You were also in close contact with Vernon, Elvis' father. What was he like? Rex and Elisabeth: Under what circumstances did the two of you fall for each other? If Elvis would have known about your romance, what course of action do you think he would have taken and why? Rex and Elisabeth: Elvis actually offered you two jobs to come and work for him at Graceland.
