d o g f a c
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l d i e r s A photographic
journey of the
Third Signal Co. of the 15th Regt of the U.S. Third
Infantry Division-
WWII
by Denis Toomey
Call for Applications for
Scholarship Grants: The Scholarship Foundation is currently
accepting applications from candidates seeking 2010 scholarship
grants in the amount of $1000 or more. Four or more scholarship
grants will be awarded in 2010. All applications must reach the
Foundation by the deadline date, May 1, 2010. Our Directors will
determine awards in May, and scholarship/grants will be paid in June
to the recipients’ accounts at the institutions of higher learning
specified on their applications. Candidates can obtain the official
application and instructions needed to complete their submissions at
the Society website,
www.3rdiv.org, or at the Foundation website,
http://www.3idscholarshipfoundation.org, or by contacting
Chairman Lynn Ball at 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040, or at
972-495-1704. Applicants’ sponsors must be Regular Members or Direct
Descendant Associate Members of the Society of the 3rd
Infantry Division. Soldiers of the Division may serve as their own
sponsors. Please contact Lynn Ball with any questions you might
have.
Those eligible to compete for scholarship
grants include all Soldiers who served or are now serving with the 3rd
Infantry Division and their biological or adopted offspring, as well
as the unmarried spouses of Soldiers killed in action or who died of
their wounds while serving in combat with the 3rd
Infantry Division. Our program has been expanded to include graduate
students. Remember, the deadline for entry is May 1, 2010.
Grants already Planned:
In addition to the Scholarship Foundations’ direct awards, we
already have two awards honoring individuals: “The Thomas W. Mason
Old China Hand Legacy Award” and the “Terrence A. Smith Memorial
Award Honoring Cpt. Raymond D. Hill, II.” The Thomas W. Mason Award
is presented annually under our Legacy Program. An essay entitled
“Rock of the Marne at the Tigris and Euphrates,” by our 2009 Legacy
Award recipient, appears in this issue. Sadly, Thomas W. Mason
passed away in September 2009, but his name and memory of his pride
in his service with the 3rd Infantry Division will live
on into perpetuity. Terrence A. Smith’s award honors Cpt. Raymond D.
Hill, II, who was killed in action in Baghdad, Iraq, on October 29,
2009. It is wonderful to remember our fallen heroes like Cpt. Hill
in such a special and lasting way. We hope to have more such honors
included in this year’s Scholarship Grant Program. Our brave
Soldiers deserve all the recognition we can humbly provide.
Good News: In the December Watch,
we announced the availability of several copies of Faces of War
II: Red Dragon, the Second Round and requested that those
wanting a copy of the book send the Foundation a suggested donation
of $28.00. Since then, Dr. Bae Suk Lee, who was instrumental in
obtaining the books for us, contacted the editor, Norman L.
Strickbine, and explained that we might need more books. Mr.
Strickbine said he would supply as many
books as we need so please send us your orders. Faces of War II:
Red Dragon, the Second Round is a hardback chronicle
containing 468 pages featuring 190 profiles of the men and women who
served during the Korean War. Along with these vignettes are
hundreds of photographs, many published for the first time. Each
profile begins with a photo of the individual featured, and his/her
full name, serial number, nickname, MOS, birth date, hometown, and a
list of medals and awards received. The profile continues with the
individual’s background and experiences while serving in Korea. On
each facing page are captioned photographs depicting events
discussed in the profile. Included in the book are several action
maps, memorials, and poems, as well as definitions of all
abbreviations listed in the book; these enhance the summary of the
actions during the Korean War. The remaining pages are filled with
captioned photographs. It is a wonderful book to own. To order, make
your check for $28.00 payable to the Foundation and send it to 2010
Worcester Lane Garland TX 75040. Enclosed with your book, you will
receive a tax-certification letter for the amount donated.
Upcoming Programs: Our directors are
currently in the process of developing our 2010 fundraising and
Scholarship Grant programs. Last year we had many more applicants
than our budget could serve. We hope, this year, to serve all
deserving applicants. To do this, we need your help.
We have received many supportive comments about
our 2009 raffle, and some donors have begun to send prizes for our
next raffle. While no date has yet been set for another raffle, we
have received Wayne Conley’s promise of a weapon, and we are looking
into obtaining other weapons for a future raffle. Kathy Daddato has
delivered a handmade, queen-size quilt featuring The Patch, and Paul
Schewene sent two, author-signed copies of Newport: The Sin City
Years, which includes information about the 7th
Infantry Regiment stationed at Newport, Kentucky, in 1808. We
appreciate this support and will let everyone know our decision
regarding a future raffle as soon as possible. Currently, we are
working on our fundraising programs to support our 2010 awards. The
Scholarship Foundation is chartered by the I.R.S. as a
Not-For-Profit Public Corporation, and our Directors are all
volunteers who receive no payment for their services. This means
that all contributions support the Foundation’s work.
Those wishing to assist in our efforts to
provide scholarship grants to our Soldiers and Children of the
Division should send their gifts to the Foundation at 2010 Worcester
Lane, Garland TX 75040. Donations to the Foundation are tax-exempt
and Letters of Tax Exemption Certification are issued by return mail
to all donors. (There is a delay in word reaching us when donations
to the Scholarship Foundation are sent through the Society. However,
as soon as we receive notification of a donor’s gift, we issue a Tax
Certification Letter.) We thank the recent contributors listed
below. These contributions were received between 11/10/09 and
1/9/10.
The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division Scholarship
Foundation, Inc. awarded 2008 scholarship grants in the amount of
$1000 each to Kristin Costa, Bogota NJ; Christine M. Nussio,
Dumphries VA; Ashleigh Roberts, Bells TX; Erin K. Willis, Fort
Stewart, Georgia, and Kurt A. Yaeger, Swampscott MA. Our 2008
judges, Tomas R. Maines, Jerome A. Manley, Marco Montoya, Whitney P.
Mullen, and Lynn D. Ball, commend these five recipients chosen from
a field of excellent candidates. The profiles following summarize
our grant recipients’ unique excellence, and we thank the sponsors
who nominated each candidate. We also extend our special thanks to
our donors who made these grants possible.
Kristin Costa, sponsored by her paternal grandfather, Alfred Costa,
is the recipient of the
“Thomas W. Mason Old China Hand” award, endowed by Mr. Mason. Miss
Costa is a sophomore at The University of Delaware where she is
majoring in pre-veterinary medicine. She entered the university with
a high grade point average while taking honors classes and has
maintained her scholastic standing throughout her freshman year.
Miss Costa’s community service includes volunteer work at St.
Joseph’s High School, Bergen County Animal Shelter, and
participation in the programs of the “Community Service Committee.”
She holds several “Academic Achievement” awards and is listed as an
English and History Honors Student.
Extracurricular activities include serving as Captain in retreat
organization, and participation in high school Student Council and
swim team. Additionally, Miss Costa holds varsity letters for two
years participation in basketball. Throughout high school, Miss
Costa held part-time jobs, and she earned a Knights of Columbus
Scholarship. Her essay, entitled “The Distinction of the 3rd
Infantry Division,” provides a brief and extremely accurate history
of the Division and concludes with her grandfather’s pride in
serving with the Division and her family’s pride when her
grandfather, Alfred Costa, spoke at the Paterson, New Jersey,
premier of “To Hell and Back” starring Audie Murphy.
Christine M. Nussio, sponsored by her father, LTC Ricky J. Nussio,
is the recipient of the “Thomas W. Mason Old China Hand” award,
endowed by Mr. Mason. Miss Nussio is a freshman at Christendom
College, Front Royal, Virginia, where she majors in courses
supportive of her goals as a historian. Miss Nussio scored in the
top 1% of all graduating seniors in 2008 through the National Merit
Scholars program. Through Kolbe Academy, she won honors in theology,
history, literature, and English, and she earned a “Presidential
Active Lifestyle Award” and multiple awards from “Fort Knox Catholic
Community.” Further, she is a member of the National Society of High
School Scholars. Miss Nussio lists 21 extracurricular activities and
community service credits, most of which involve tutoring (Latin and
math), music, sports, and religious activities.
Additionally, she is the co-founder of the Teen’s Needle Club,
and she volunteers at the Officers’, Spouses’, and Civilians’ Club.
Miss Nussio’s essay entitled “Standing Firm throughout the Years”
begins, “Down south in the swamplands of Georgia is an Army post
called Fort Stewart. It is the official home of the toughest breed
of soldiers, better known as the Dog Face Soldiers of the 3rd
Infantry Division.” This excellent four-page historical summary,
spanning the years from 1918 to the present, uses active adjectives
to capture not only the historical facts but also the pride and
commitment to duty of the soldiers of the Division. It ends with
“Americans of all ages can be encouraged and thankful knowing the
Rock of the Marne will always stand to defend their freedom, as long
as there are ordinary American citizens ready to serve their country
as heroes in the uniform of the Dog Face soldier.”
Ashleigh Roberts, sponsored by her maternal grandfather, Chester L.
Ball, USA Ret., is a sophomore at Texas A&M University where she
majors in Engineering. Miss Roberts completed her high school
education with a very high grade point average and has maintained
her scholastic standing throughout her freshman year in college. In
sports, she held the title of Co-Captain in varsity cross-country,
basketball, and volleyball. She served as treasurer of Marching
Band, and holds leadership roles in Youth Group at her church. There
she also participates in organizations such as Choir, Angel Food
Ministries, and Church Christmas Play. She is a member of Beta Club,
Superintendent’s Honor Roll, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA),
and is listed as an “Elite All-American Cheerleader.”
Her essay, entitled “The Importance of Setting Goals in Life.
. . ,” begins “In today’s society the world is based upon setting
and achieving goals.” It moves from the goals our parents instill in
us as small children, through the indecision of the teen years, to
the realization that as adults we are responsible for setting our
own goals and ensuring that they are both measurable and
achievable.” The essay ends with one’s feeling of accomplishment
when goals, large and small, are met. This, Miss Roberts believes,
sets an example for others to follow.
Erin K. Willis, sponsored by her mother, SFC Sonya K. Willis, is the
recipient of the
“Thomas W. Mason Old China Hand” award, endowed by Mr. Mason. Miss
Willis is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University where she is
majoring in early childhood education. She entered the university
with a 4.0 grade point average and has maintained her scholastic
standing. A few of Miss Willis’ many accomplishments include
Community Service through church and sports leadership activities,
math tutoring, and assistance with Senior Olympics (in the U.S. and
Japan) and church-sponsored local blood drives. Extracurricular
activities include soccer referee and coach, church choir member,
and high school student aid. Miss Willis holds memberships in Phi
Eta Sigma (the American freshmen honor society), soccer team, swim
team, art club, and more.
Her essay, entitled “American Patriotism,” begins “On
September 11, 2001, outside forces determined to destroy us attacked
the United States.” Miss Willis’s essay dramatically summarizes the
event and marvels at the demonstration of American patriotism she
witnessed in the days, weeks, and months following. She provides an
extended definition of “being an America,” in which she expresses
her opinion that American patriotism has less to do with where one
was born than it has to do with freedom from prejudice and support
of America, her people, and her direction. As one frame of
reference, Miss Willis recounts what she observed about the meaning
of freedom while reading Woman at Point Zero. As Miss Willis’s essay
closes, she reminds us: “America is, if not the only country, a
country where freedoms are granted so that people can achieve their
ultimate potential in life.”
Kurt A. Yaeger, sponsored by his maternal grandfather, Charles M.
Lamlein, is the recipient of the “Whitney P. Mullen Award,”
presented in honor of the soldiers of the 15th Regiment of the 3rd
Infantry Division, past and present. Mr. Yaeger is a sophomore at
Lafayette College, Easton, Pennsylvania, where he is majoring in
medicine. He entered college as an honor student and has maintained
his high GPA. He lists an astounding number of credits in academic
achievement, leadership, extracurricular activities, community
service, athletics, and part-time employment. He is listed as an
Advanced Placement Scholar and has received the Stimson Marine Corps
Scholarship for Outstanding Public Service and the John & Abigail
Adams Scholarship. Mr. Yaeger was selected as the representative of
his high school at a symposium in Boston on “Current Genocides in
the World.” Further, he attended a meeting in Washington D. C.,
where he participated in discussion with national leaders concerning
genocide in Darfur. Mr. Yaeger serves as a member of the music
committee for a weekly program aired on WJRH Lafayette College
Radio, and he has organized service projects to benefit Tsunami
(2005) and Hurricane Katrina (2006) victims. He served on the high
school newspaper as staff and Arts Section writer. Additionally, Mr.
Yeager has participated in many medical volunteer capacities
including operating room assistance. In sports, Yaeger served as
Captain of his Varsity Cross Country Team and as midfield attack in
Varsity Lacrosse.
His essay, simply entitled “Essay,” discusses what he has
learned from reading such authors as Steven Ambrose and David
McCollough—that there is a “common thread” among brave soldiers
showing that “they all strive to uphold their honor and patriotism
even in the face of grave danger.” Yaeger has tried to model his
life “around the core values that military personnel exhibit during
times of war.” He relates fond memories of conversations he with his
grandfather, Charles “Pops” Lamlein, and attributes his love of the
uniform to his early experiences of feeling like a hero when he
“wore” his grandfather’s 1950s vintage Army uniform. This, he says,
was a large motivator in his joining the Boy Scouts of America and
later becoming an Eagle Scout. “Those in uniform” he believes “are
the country’s true heroes.” Taking a step further, Yeager’s deep
patriotism has led him to what he hopes will be a life of service to
the human race as a physician. He ends his essay with “I am
confident that my ideals, inspired by our country’s veterans, will
carry me through.”
Scholarship Foundation News
September 2008 Edition
The Society of the 3rd Infantry
Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc. has completed its 2008 awards
of five scholarship grants to very deserving young people of the
Division and is now accepting grant applications for 2009. It is
time for all sponsors (parents, grandparents, and great
grandparents) affiliated with the 3rd Infantry Division to urge our
children of the Division to submit their applications. Applications
are available from Lynn Ball (see page 2 for addressing information)
or from the Society website at www.3rdiv.org. Soldiers of the
Division are also eligible candidates. The deadline for receipt of
applications is May 1, 2009.
In parallel with our requests to
receive 2009 applications are the Foundation’s advertising and
fund-raising programs. This year, we will escalate our advertising
in an effort to involve more young people in our Scholarship Grant
Program and more contributors in our Fund-raising Program. We
commend Dr. Bae Suk and Miyong Lee for their generous, 3rd annual,
Platinum-level gift, and Audie Murphy Outpost #35 members for their
early support of a Gold donation to our Fund-raising Program. We
also thank Trans Atlantic Underwriters, Inc. for their generous
fourth annual, Platinum-level gift, and Thomas R. Maines for his
fourth-annual Platinum-level donation in memory of SFC Ralph E,
Rickenbacher, "American Soldier." In 2009, one scholarship will be
presented in honor of SFC Rickenbacher. Tom served with Rick in
Korea in 1950-51.
We urge donors to take advantage
of past and present employers’ Matching Gifts Programs. Most
Matching Gifts Programs double or triple donations contributed by
past and present employees. For more information on Matching Gifts
or for sending contributions, please contact Lynn Ball, 2010
Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040 or 972-495-1704. We thank all those
who have supported our efforts to help our young people with the
ever-increasing cost of higher education. Following are the names of
donors who have contributed to our Fund-raising Program since
publication of the August Watch.
Platinum
Dr. Bae Suk and Miyong Lee
Thomas R. Maines
Trans America Underwriters, Inc.
Gold
Audie Murphy Outpost #35 members
Peter G. and Alice A. Caraberis
Silver
Joseph W. Ball
Dr. Marinus and Kay Flux
Gen. Maurice W. Kendall
Charles M. and Helen Lamlein
John C. and Betty Martin
Gen. Charles M. and Eileen Murray
Major Stephen W. Thrasher
Bronze
Joseph W. and Lynn Ball
James S. and Pia Blackwell
Thomas J. Brazier
Pietro and Marie Buongiorno
Donald L. and Alberta Childs
George F. Cicci Jr.
Wayne S. and Patricia Conley
James L. and Cora Fields
Philip and Cheryl Fotia
William L. Gardner Jr.
James L. Gray Sr.
Douglas and Evelyn L. Hardy
Patrick and Stephanie Kane
Matthew A. Lukow
BG John W. and Kelly Peabody
Willis C. Royall Jr.
Justin D. Valle
John and Adriana Van Der Wiele
Society of the 3rd Infantry Division
Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
Fiscal 2008 Financial Report
July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008
Total Fiscal 2008 Receipts
$37,598.14
Donations
$35,853.50
Interest
on Investments
$ 1,744.64
2008 Scholarship Grants
$ 5,000.00
Expense
Deposit
slips
1st
Quarter OP/Fund-raising
2nd
Quarter OP/Fund-raising
3rd
Quarter OP/Fund-raising
4th
Quarter OP/Fund-raising
Applicant Processing
Security
Bond
Premium
on Bond Purchase
$ 8.00
$ 59.50
$ 693.20
$ 87.73
$ 264.70
$ 143.62
$ 326.03
$ 107.50
$ 1,690.28
Total Disbursements
$ 6,690.28
Net Assets:
6/30/08
12-month CD at 3.25%
Municipal Bond at 4.75%
Cash
$26,000.00
$25,000.00
$ 9,159.23
$60,159.23
(Unpaid interest
due 6/09: $2,032.30)
Accounts Payable:
None
Net Increase
in Scholarship Foundation Assets: Fiscal Year 2008:
$30,907.86
Scholarship Foundation Receives
Thomas W. Mason Endowment
December 2, 2007
In response to the Scholarship Foundation’s Endowment Program,
Society Member Thomas W. Mason has provided a Gold Star donation to
the Foundation. Mr. Mason asked that the Foundation award part of
his gift annually, from 2008-2010, and that the remainder of his
gift be invested and managed in the Foundation’s General Fund. Each
of his annual scholarship grants will bear the following name: Tom
Mason “Old China Hand” Scholarship Grant. Mr. Mason’s Gold Star
plaque, awarded by Joe Ball on behalf of the Foundation, is pictured
here.
Tom, who celebrated his 96th birthday in Newport, Oregon, on
September 13, 2007, enlisted in the Army, in 1931, and was assigned
to the 9th Field Artillery in Ft. Lewis, Washington. As it was the
height of the Great Depression, Tom says he joined less for
patriotism than for the guarantee of three squares per day. Tom
wanted to serve in China; however; a volunteer for that duty was not
accepted unless the soldier had served a full three-year enlistment,
received an Honorable Discharge, re-enlisted, and waited for a
vacancy. After being accepted for China duty, Tom left Fort McDowell
on Angel Island, on 9/1/34, with stopovers in Hawaii and Manila, and
arrived in Longkou, China, on 9/27/34. Assigned to the 3rd Infantry
Division, stationed at Tientsin, Tom joined Service Company of the
15th in the Transportation Platoon. This was a glorified term that
meant you took care of the horses and mules. Tom didn’t like horses
and hated mules—a perfect union of man and beast, thanks to the U.S.
Army. At that time, a private in the Army earned $28.75 per month,
but Tom earned an extra $2.00 per month as a teamster. A bottle of
beer at the P.X. cost nine cents. In all, Tom says his days with the
“Old China Hands” were some of the best of his military career. With
official military duties completed by noon each day, the afternoons
and evenings were filled with sports and athletics. He and others
often questioned the purpose of their mission in China. In later
years it was concluded that they were the line of communication
between Peking and the sea.
Tom continued his military career for another 18 years, retiring
as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1954. In between, there was WW2 and
the Korea Conflict where Tom played a vital role with the 3rd
Infantry Division during the Hungnam evacuation. He also served with
U. S. Army HQ in Japan, 14th Infantry at Fort Carson, and as Motor
Officer for the United Nations Command at the Persidio. In all, Tom
served the U. S. Army for 23 years. The Scholarship Foundation
officers and trustees are very appreciative of Tom’s endowed gift.
(Profile summarized with permission: Dragon. January 2006, 14-15.)
In Honor of Lou Schindler, Outpost #35 members Gracie Potts
and Jerry Kraft donated a Platinum level gift to the Foundation. Lou
was our Colorado Springs Reunion Host Coordinator, and he is the
recipient of three Combat Infantrymen Badges. Gracie and Jerry
wanted to honor Lou’s service in a lasting way. Lou is one of only
295 soldiers to be awarded the Combat Infantrymen Badge three times:
WW2, Korea, and Vietnam.
Lou received an invitation from the Pentagon to attend a 1985
reunion at Fort Benning, honoring those awarded the C.I.B. three
times. Their names were unveiled on panels, which were then
installed at the Infantry Museum. Many of our vets may have served
in three wars. What is special about these 295 soldiers is that they
served three times in Combat Infantry. The little blue badge with
the rifle engraved on it is special. To be awarded the C.I.B. with
two stars deserves respect and, in our present climate, may never be
awarded again. Lou wrote, “There will always be someone to receive
the Medal of Honor; but I doubt that anyone will receive the C.I.B.
three times, again.”
Endowment Program: When a donor endows a scholarship grant,
it is awarded in the name specified by the donor. Money assigned
through an endowment is invested, and scholarship grants are paid
from the interest earned on the investment. The principal is never
used, but continues to earn interest year-after-year supporting
scholarships grants in the name of the donor.
Matching Gifts Program: Under our Matching Gifts Program, donors
obtain a Matching Gifts form from their present or former employers,
complete their portion of the form, and send it and their current
contribution to the Scholarship Foundation. The Foundation completes
the form and returns it to the designated employer. Often, former
and present employers match not only the entire gift bestowed but
also sometimes as much as two or three times the amount donated.
Donors receive credit for the full amount.
IRA Withdrawals: Congress has stated that, for tax years 2006
and 2007, all or any portion of an IRA required minimum withdrawal (RMD)
can be donated to a qualified charity, such as our Scholarship
Foundation, with no tax liability to the donor. If your RMD puts you
into a higher tax bracket, possibly an IRA RMD donated to the
Foundation could reduce your overall tax liability. Consult your tax
adviser; this information is not to be interpreted as legal advice.
Those who wish to help our young people achieve their higher
education goals may send their contributions to the Foundation at
2010 Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040. Checks should be made payable
to “Scholarship Foundation.” Remember, no gift is too small; we are
grateful for all participation. Following is the gift giving legend
and a list of those who have contributed to the Foundation between
August 15th and October 30th; each donor has been sent a
tax-certification letter.
Bob Boucart
Joseph W. Ball
Bronze Donors:
Harold H. Sicks
John E. Martin
Kurt E. Karlson
Alvin R. Richman Jr.
Michael T. Tapper
Donald L. Childs Sr.
Floyd N. Bolton
Virgil K. Hawn
Dean J. Lockwood
Charles K. Morse
Charles R. Hosler
Jim and Linda Reeves
Dennis R. Noes
July 24, 2007 - The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division
Scholarship Foundation Trustees and Officers have selected three
recipients of the Foundation’s 2007 scholarship grant awards. Each
of the awards is in the amount of $1000.00, and each has been paid
to the respective recipient’s student account at the university
designated. The names and profiles of the recipients will be
announced at the Society’s reunion in Colorado Springs, in
September. A photograph of each recipient and his/her profile will
be submitted to The Watch on the Rhine for publication in October.
These will also be posted on the Society’s web page. Our three
recipients are all outstanding scholars with sound plans for success
in the future. We can all be very proud of these young people. We
can also be proud of our trustees and officers charged with the
heavy responsibility of evaluating all submissions. They are Thomas
R. Maines, Whitney P. Mullen, Jerome A. Manley, Marco Montoya, and
Lynn Ball. Their work is greatly appreciated, and they are to be
commended. Following are brief profiles of four of our
officers/trustees. We hope to include Tom Maines profile in a future
publication.
Whitney P. “Whit” Mullen:
Whit Mullen’s early career with Glenn L. Martin Aircraft was quickly
interrupted by WW2. He completed basic training at Camp Croft, South
Carolina, in July 1944, and embarked for France where he joined the
15th Infantry Regiment. He was with the 15th through the toughest
battles of the Colmar campaign, during the time when the 3rd
Infantry Division was so decimated by 450 days in continuous combat
that it was pulled out of action for three weeks, and he continued
with the 15th through its many crossings of the Rhine and Main
Rivers, through Nuremberg and Augsburg, and finally into Salzburg at
the end of the war. Whit was then sent south into Austria where he
attended photography school with the Army’s signal photo company. He
remained with that group as an instructor until he took his
Honorable Discharge. Post War, Whit worked for Kimble Glass Company
as a manager in the production of medical equipment while attending
Glassboro State College. He then entered the field of education as a
teacher/principal while obtaining his doctorate degree in science
from Duke University. Soon after, he embarked on his long teaching
career as Associate Professor of Science Education with Elon
University.
Jerome A. “Jerry” Manley:
Jerry Manley’s 47-year career with Paper Calmenson Steel, in
Roseville, Minnesota, was interrupted in 1952 by his military
service. After completing basic training at Fort Riley Kansas, he
attended the NCO Academy and was assigned to the 3rd Infantry
Division in Korea where he also attended Combat Leader School. At
the time of his Honorable Discharge from the Army, Jerry was a
S/Sgt. in K Company of the
7th Regiment. During his professional career, Jerry rose to the
position of Chief Engineer with Calmenson and advanced from
Department Shop Steward through various positions of the Executive
Board of IUE/CWA union’s Midwest District covering 15 states.
Currently, Jerry is a VP of MN AFL-CIO Retiree Council and President
of the St. Paul Chapter of the Council. While an active volunteer in
his church and religious and community organizations, he is also a
charter member of the Fridley Historical Society, a member of its
Board of Directors, and Chairman of its Maintenance Committee. Jerry
is a Past President of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, a
current member of the Society’s Executive Committee, and Secretary/
Treasurer of Outpost #12.
Marco Montoya:
Marco Montoya holds a doctorate in the field of Socio-demography and
masters degrees in Educational Psychology and Public Health. Since
his 1998 active duty recall, Dr. Montoya coordinates Hispanic
Outreach Initiatives for Texas State University—San Marcos, as
Director of the Texas ENLACE Office. Marco began his military career
in 1965 with basic training at Fort Polk and combat medic training
at Fort Sam Houston. He was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division’s
Medical Battalion in Aschaffenburg, Germany, with duty at the
Division’s Mental Health Consultation Service in Kitzingen. In
addition to patient duties, he worked with the Division’s
psychiatrist and social worker in developing a Preventive Psychiatry
Program and served as the unit Supply NCO and Assistant Unit NCO.
Montoya was the first medic to graduate from the 3rd Infantry
Division NCO Academy. He transferred to the US Army Reserve, in
1968, as a Staff Sergeant assigned to the 301st Civil Affairs Group
and as Assistant 1st Sergeant with collateral duty in the Education
Section. He received a direct commission as a USAR 2nd Lieutenant
and was given command of the new 889th Petroleum Distribution
Detached Platoon of the 96th Reserve Command in 1970. As he advanced
to the rank of Captain, Montoya served at the JFK Special Warfare
Center at Fort Bragg, at the US Public Health Service, with the
National Center for Health Services Research, with the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, with the Food and
Drug Administration, and finally as Personnel Officer to the PHS
Hurricane Andrew Taskforce, as it operated South Florida emergency
care services. Dr. Montoya is a graduate of the National Defense
University National Security Management Course and is a
Distinguished Graduate of the Naval War College.
Lynn Ball:
Lynn Ball, Chairman of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division
Scholarship Foundation, holds an undergraduate degree from Lamar
University in English, French, and history and graduate degrees in
research and communications from Texas Christian University where
she enjoyed a full scholarship. She began her professional career at
Texas A&M University, Commerce, where she wrote and developed the
university’s
technical writing program, which achieved state accreditation. Lynn
then moved into industry, first with Docutel Corporation where she
developed customer documentation and training in operations and
maintenance functions of financial transaction products for
Docutel’s customers, American Express and Citibank. Following
post-graduate studies in engineering, Lynn left transaction
technology in favor of telecommunications, embarking on a long
career with Nortel Networks (Northern Telecom, Ltd.) first, as a
documentation and training specialist and later, in Research and
Development Engineering as a product/project manager responsible for
developing new telecommunications products and system software loads
for Nortel’s customers including several major universities, the
Department of Defense (DOD), and major military installations using
both CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) and Meridian Stored Logic
(secured campus) technology. Lynn’s first love is teaching so she
also taught college classes, part time, working an evening schedule
steadily from 1990 until 2006 when she retired from Nortel Networks
to accept a full time teaching schedule with Richland College,
Dallas, Texas. In 2004, Lynn was instrumental in establishing the
Scholarship Foundation as a separate entity, designed to serve the
offspring of our 3rd Infantry Division soldiers, past and present,
and secured its I.R.S. charter as a Not-for-Profit Public Charity.
Our officers/trustees recently prepared guidelines to help
promising candidates submit successful application packages to any
agency offering scholarship grants, and that list was sent to each
of our unsuccessful 2007 candidates with a request that they reapply
in 2008. It is our hope that the materials sent to those who applied
in 2007 will help them produce successful application packages in
the future. To that end, we will continue our fund-raising campaign
in the hope of serving even more candidates in 2008. We will also
continue to present our Platinum Award plaques to donors
contributing $1000.00 or more during 2007. There is no cost to the
Foundation for these awards, as Outpost #35 President Joe Ball
donates them in his support of this worthy work. Plaques will also
be awarded to those participating in our Matching Gifts and
Endowment Programs when combined contributions reach or exceed
$1000.00 in 2007.
Matching Gifts Program: Under our Matching Gifts program, donors
obtain Matching Gifts forms from their present or former employers,
complete their portion of the form, and send it and their
contribution to the Scholarship Foundation. Foundation officers will
then complete the form and return it to the designated employer.
Often, former and present employers match not only the entire gift
bestowed but also more—sometimes as much as twice the amount of the
retiree or employee’s donation.
Endowment Program: When a donor endows a scholarship grant, it is
awarded in the name specified by the donor. Money assigned through
an endowment is invested, and scholarship grants are paid from the
interest earned on the investment. The principal is never used, but
continues to earn interest year-after-year supporting scholarships
grants in the name of the donor.
IRA Withdrawals: Congress has stated that, for tax years 2006 and
2007, all or any portion of an IRA required minimum withdrawal (RMW)
can be donated to a qualified charity, such as our Scholarship
Foundation, with no tax liability to the donor. If your RMW puts you
into a higher tax bracket, possibly an IRA RMW, donated to the
Foundation, might reduce your overall tax liability. Consult your
tax adviser; this information is not to be interpreted as legal
advice.
Society of the 3rd Infantry Division
Scholarship Foundation, Inc
Scholarship Foundation, Inc. Purpose
The purpose of the Society of the 3rd Infantry
Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is to provide college and
vocational scholarships/student aid to the children, grandchildren, and
great grandchildren, including those by adoption, of Society of the 3rd
Infantry Division Life, Regular Annual, and direct-descendent Associate*
members in good standing, and to any child or grandchild or un-remarried
spouse of a 3rd Infantry Division veteran who was Killed In Action while
on active duty with the 3rd Infantry Division.
Scholarship/student aid awards granted are applied toward the
applicant’s college or vocational school education and will be paid
directly to the winning applicant’s account at the accredited school of
his/her choice. Applicants must re-apply for scholarship benefits each
year while in school. Awards are not made for graduate school degree
programs.
* Direct-descendent Associate Members include the
following relationships to a Society of the 3rd Infantry Division
sponsor, whether or not the sponsor is living: wife or husband, son or
daughter, grandson or granddaughter, great grandchildren.
Society of the 3rd
Infantry Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc. News
By Lynn Ball
March 8, 2005. Since the article was written for the February
Watch on The Rhine, great change in our status has occurred. We
received notification from the I.R.S. that our application for
Not-For-Profit status was approved, effective November 19, 2004.
That means that all donors’ gifts are tax-deductible. We were
pleasantly surprised to be granted an effective date of 11/19/04, as
that is our incorporation date. This means that the I.R.S. moved
back to our incorporation date to grant our NFP status even though
we did not request it until December 9th. Further, we
were granted status as a “public charity.”
In a separate action, we also received exemption from Texas State
Franchise Sales & Use Tax. Thanks to the efforts of everyone on the
committee, we are now ready to accept both applications for
scholarships/student aid and contributions to the Foundation.
We stated in the February issue of the Watch that, in 2005,
scholarships/student aid would be in the amount of $750.00 or more
(depending upon donations) so NOW is the time to put our qualifying
young folks to work on their applications for scholarships/student
aid.
All applications and donations should be sent to Scholarship
Foundation at 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland, TX 75040. The deadline
for submitting applications for scholarships/student aid is May 1,
2005. Requirements and application information appeared in the
February Watch and on this website at:
ScholarAppl.pdf
If you have any questions, contact Lynn Ball, Chairperson at
Matching Funds:
Your company may double or even triple your gift to the Scholarship
Foundation if your employer has a program of matching charitable
contributions made by employees. Some companies even match gifts
made by its directors or retirees. If interested in exploring this
avenue of gift giving, contact Lynn Ball to request a Matching Gifts
form. She will send it to you to complete. You can mail it back to
her for completion by the Scholarship Foundation before mailing it
to your company.
A
Donation in Your Will
provides another way to contribute to the Scholarship Foundation to
retain a role in the education of some of our own young folks. Your
tax-deductible estate gift can be invested to grow and generate
revenue to support the Foundation’s scholarship efforts forever. If
such a bequest interests you, contact Lynn Ball,
Those wishing to contribute to the Foundation or to submit an
Application for a Scholarship should mail them to The Scholarship
Foundation, 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland, TX 75040 and on
this website at: ScholarAppl.pdf