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d o g f a c e
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90th Annual 2009 Reunion
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Please meet:
Walter "Buck" Meeks Fort Stewart Museum director
brings Marne Division history to life
Posted: February 1, 2010
By Pamela E. Walck

Walter "Buck" Meeks III
is director of the Fort Stewart Museum.

Walter "Buck" Meeks III stands next to an Iraqi kettle on display in the Fort Stewart Museum that honors Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith, a 3rd ID soldier who died during the battle for Baghdad in March 2003. Meeks went to Iraq a few months later to archive and collect items from the battle. Smith went on to posthumously recieve the Congressional Medal of Honor a year later and became the 51st Marne soldier to garner such an honor.

Walter "Buck" Meeks III, director of the Fort Stewart Museum, discusses items from one of the largest collections presented to the facility by a former 3rd Infantry Division soldier who fought in World War II.

An item, donated by a 3rd Infantry Division soldier from World War II, explains how the ring of a German soldier got in his possession. It is one of thousands of items that help tell the story of the 3rd ID's military history.

FORT STEWART - At first glance, the tattered kettle appears old and well used. But when Walter "Buck" Meeks III looks at the same artifact on prominent display in what he calls the "front parlor" of the Fort Stewart Museum, he sees a fierce battle. He can almost hear the extreme violence that took place April 4, 2003. He points to the spray of holes, forged by bullets and shrapnel. Meeks closes his eyes and sees the dusty patch of ground, just a stone's throw from Baghdad International Airport.

That's where Sgt. 1st Class Paul Smith bravely defended the 3rd Infantry Division's position as it marched its tanks and Bradleys into Iraq's capitol. Smith took out an estimated 50 enemy combatants with a .50-caliber machine gun to protect 100 of his men before being mortally wounded. "I had the great honor of traveling to Iraq to collect items for our archives," Meeks said, his eyes tearing up at the memory.

He recalled how he spent five weeks in May and June of 2003 talking to eyewitnesses downrange, documenting the battle space and ultimately preserving the memory of Smith, who would go on to become America's first Congressional Medal of Honor recipient of Operation Iraqi Freedom. A year later, Smith posthumously became the Division's 51st soldier to be presented the country's highest military honor - no other Army division has that many honorees.

"Nobody knew we had a Medal of Honor nominee at the time," said Meeks, director of the Fort Stewart Museum. "The whole experience was enlightening to me. I got to see soldiers at their very best, doing what they are trained to do. And let me assure you, there is no force like it. It was just an awesome experience."

'Everything in my world was old'
Meeks has served at the Fort Stewart Museum for the past 22 years, but his love of history goes back to his youth. "I had an unusual childhood," he said. "My parents didn't take me to Disney World, but by the time I was 10, I had seen every historic site on the Eastern Coast. "My parents instilled a deep love of history in me at an early age. They didn't bet on a mouse, but on American heritage that would be enriching for me and my brother." He saw the field in Gettysburg, Pa., where a great-great-uncle died fighting in the Civil War. He climbed all over the battleship U.S.S. Alabama. And the Richmond Hill native took his first job at nearby Fort McAllister.

"Everything in my world was old," he said. "I've never even had a paved driveway." He still lives on the family homestead, a former rice plantation. But it is the love of preserving and retelling the story of military heritage that drives Meeks.

Scott Daubert, curator of collections at the installation museum, said it was Meeks' passion that drew him to leave his position at West Point for Fort Stewart in 2008. "You couldn't ask for a better boss," Daubert said. "He has a passion you don't always find."

Telling the soldier's story
The museum is one of the first places soldiers transferred to Fort Stewart are required to visit. With thousands of objects and images archived, Daubert said they only display about 3 percent at any given time. "The process of collecting is different than exhibition," Meeks said. "We try to be aware of objects available to us, but we don't take everything that's offered."

The current exhibit, installed in 2004, includes a walk-through timeline of world events, explaining the 3rd ID's role beginning in 1917 as well as telling the story through the voices and words of soldiers who have made up the Division. Meeks oozes information as he makes his way through the space loaded with everything from images of Marne soldiers in scratchy wool field uniforms of World War I and World War II to the giant T-72 tank that consumes the rear of the building dedicated to the Cold War.

Last year, about 25,000 visitors went through the museum, which is free and open to the public but requires civilian visitors to obtain a pass before getting on post. At its peak after the first Gulf War, Meeks said as many as 84,000 people passed through the museum, originally located outside the installation's main gates and in recent years moved to its current location on Frank Cochran Drive. "This is not a war museum. Although, yes, we do have guns and tanks," Meeks said. "This is a soldier's museum. Here, you will see the tools, shelter and clothes that soldiers have used over the years."

He likes to tell the young men and women in uniform who pass through the space that they have joined a team, a legacy of soldiers who trod the road before them. "I feel like I've not done my job if a soldier comes through here and is not changed by it," Meeks said. "... This is real. What we have here is better than anything Hollywood every came up with."

If you go
The Fort Stewart Museum is located in Building T904, 2022 Frank Cochran Drive, Fort Stewart.
For more information, call 1-912-767-7885
Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m, Tuesdays-Saturdays (Closed Sundays, Mondays and federal holidays)

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CHAPLAINS ACCEPTING CARE PACKAGES
and other Mailing Addresses to 3rd Division Troops
(Thanks to the 3rd ID Public Relations staff, Chuck Stonis OP1, and Ray Egan OPMA for providing us this list)
Iraq
For care packages to 3rd ID HQ - COB Speicher, Iraq

CH (MAJ) Bill Killough
Deputy 3Id Chaplain
TF Marne/3rd Infantry Division
COB Speicher, Iraq
APO AE 09393
For care packages to 2nd BDE - FOB Marez, Iraq

CH (MAJ) Sid Taylor
HHC 2BCT, 3ID
FOB Marez, Iraq
APO AE 09334
 
For care packages to 3rd BDE - FOB Kalsu, Iraq

CH (MAJ) David Lile
HHT 3-3 HBCT
Chaplain Section
FOB Kalsu, Iraq
APO AE 09312
 
I should have the 1st Brigade Combat Team's Chaplain soon.
 
   

Individual Units in Iraq

CH (CPT) W. Michael Oliver
1-64 AR BN, 2BCT, 3ID
COB Q-West
APO AE 09351
CH (CPT) Luis Anda
HHC Co, 2-3 BTB
FOB Marez, Iraq
APO AE 09351
CH(CPT) Hal Barker
HHT, 3-& CAV
FOB Diamondback
APO AE 09334
CH (CPT) Chris Rice
HHC, 1-30 IN BN
FOB Warrior, Iraq
APO AE 09338
   

Afghanistan

For care packages to Combat Aviation Brigade - FOB BAF

CH (MAJ) Grace Hollis-Taylor
HHC TF Falcon
FOB, BAF
APO AE 09354
For care packages to Combat Aviation Brigade - FOB BAF

Chaplain (CPT) John Monahan
TF Workhorse
FOB Bagram AFG
APO AE 09354
 

 

The Rock of the Marne Speech of May 1, 1920
Donated by Ray Heddleson 1Sgt U. S. Army (Ret) of Spring Hill, Florida

Read the Congressional Record of May 1, 1920 by the Honorable Representative C.N. Mc Arthur of Oregon giving the "Rock of the Marne" speech honoring the 38th Regiment of the 3rd Division in World War I. Click here to read the Congressional Record of the 66th Session of Congress.

 

Society Members Deaths
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Condolences

2188 OP 57 DALE B. BESOM    GROVE CITY, OH       30INF/A     WW2    PFC
DOD - October 2008       Reported January 2, 2010 on Status Card

4972  OP 5  MYRON WARGER      NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ     7INF/E     WW2/42-45     SGT
DOD - December 13, 2009        Reported January 2, 2010 by his wife Gloria on Status Card

2875 OP 2  DANIEL J. FERNANDEZ SR.     LARGO FL      15INF/K      WW2     PFC
DOD- UNKNOWN             Reported January 4, 2010 on Status Card

2590 OP 5 JOSEPH P. CUCCINIELLO      FRANKLIN SQ, NY      10FA/     KOREA     CPL
DOD - Sept.6, 2009        Reported January 4, 2010 by his sister Eva Cucciniello

2556  OP 2 JOHN F. COUGHLIN   GAINESVILLE, FL   601TD/     WW2/42-45     PFC
DOD - Dec. 5, 2009        Reported January 5, 2010 on Status Card

3412  OP 5  WALTER F. JUNKINS    CAMP HILL, PA     59MP/     KOREA    1LT
DOD - UNKNOWN       Reported January 7, 2010 on Status Card

2076 OP 33  HARRY ASHCRAFT      SHELBURN, IN      15INF/I/K     WW2     SGT
DOD - November 24, 2009      Reported January 8, 2010 by his daughter Linda Corey

7176 OP 22  JOSEPH O. SIMMONS    SANTA MARIA, CA    10ENG/    KOREA/Aug51-Apr52    CPL DOD - Unknown         Reported January 8, 2010 on Status Card

8160 OP 5  JOHN P. SQUITIERI     BRONX, NY      15INF/, 4INF     CW/Nov57-Oct59     PFC
DOD - October 8, 2009       Reported January 8, 2010 by his wife Camille Squitieri on status card

2430 OP 33  JAMES J. CART       COVINGTON, KY      7INF/HQ      KOREA     PFC
DOD - May 24, 2002          Reported January 13, 2010 on Status Card

3570  OP 2  DWIGHT P. KUHL      PLANTATION, FL      30INF/M      WW2/Sep43-Jan 46     PFC
DOD - January 10, 2010     Reported January 14, 2010 by his daughter Stephanie Bourgeos

544  OP 2  ROBERT L. COPPOCK     PALM CITY, FL     15INF/A     KOREA     CWO2
DOD - DECEMBER 16, 2009      Reported January 15, 2010 by his wife

7377  OP 13  PHILIP R. MARQUIS      ADRIAN, MI      9FA/1BN/B      CW/Oct57-Aug 59     SP4
DOD - January 17, 2010               Reported by January 18, 2010 Bill Yekin

6474  OP 2  DANTE E. DETESO     VENICE, FL     7INF/C     WW2/43-44       PFC
DOD - November 29, 2009          Reported January 26, 2010 by Marilyn DeTeso

4042  OP 17  JAMES O. NEELY   COLUMBIA, MO    7INF/2BN HQ     KOREA/June47-July 67   MSGT DOD- January 16, 2010        Reported January 28, 2010 in the Columbia, MO Daily Tribune

5020  OP 7  LEONARD WERTH     ARLINGTON, VA    76FA/     WW2      SGTM
DOD - January 29, 2010        Reported January 30, 2010 by John Insani

4322  OP 33  EARL H. RAVENSCROFT   WABASH, IN   15INF/K     WW2/Jun42-Jul45     SSGT
DOD - January 9, 2010        Reported February 3, 2010 by Mrs Earl Ravenscroft to Joe Pendergast

2447  OP 60 DOUGLAS W. CHAMBERS     BOCA RATON, FL     30INF/G,H&2BN HQ   WW2    CPT DOD- January 17, 2010        Reported February 5, 2010 by Doug Chambers Jr.

6790  OP 35  JESSE WHITE       LUMBERTON, TX     15INF/HQ      KOREA     SGT
DOD - February 1, 2010       Reported February 5, 2010 by Lynn Ball

3286  OP 57   LEWIS A. HOTELLING      HAMILTON, OH      7INF/F     KOREA/53     MAJ
DOD - October 19, 2009         Reported February 8, 2010 by Robert Barfield

 
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Watch on the Rhine Newsletter

Please send all articles and other news for the Watch on The Rhine to Lynn Ball as early as possible, and certainly, no later than 10th of the month preceding publication. Lynn’s e-mail address is ldball1@msn.com. (Please note the numeral 1 just before the @ sign.)

Lynn’s mailing address is 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040-3331.


 


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Scholarship News - 2010
Click on link for the latest Scholarship News
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Call for Applications for Scholarship Grants

 

Future Outpost Meetings and Other Events

The Outpost Harry Survivors Association

The 19th Annual Reunion in 2010 will be held in San Diego, California on June 10th through June 13th, 2010.

Town and Country Resort and Convention Center
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA  92108
Tel: (619) 291-7131
Fax: (619) 291-3584
Reservations: 1-800-77-ATLAST
http://www.towncountry.com/

You will need to make your own reservations.  Hotel rates and other details for our 19th Reunion are posted on the OPHSA Forum, and in the Survivor newsletter.

 
Operation Dragoon - The “Forgotten D-Day”
The Allied Landings in Southern France on 15 August 1944


Outpost Europe, Society of the 3rd Infantry Division,
The US Army Center of Military History, and
The United States Army Historical Foundation
Honor allied veterans on the 66th Anniversary of their invasion of Southern France

When: 8 August 2010, 1800-2100 Historical Symposium
9 August 2010; 0900-1200, 1400-1800 Historical Seminars
10 August 2010, 0900 to 1500 Memorial Ceremony

Where: Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Amphitheater, Hyatt Hotel, Arlington, VA

Who: Veterans of the 6th Army Group; 7th Army; 6th Corps; 3rd, 36th, and 45th Infantry Divisions; 1st Allied Airborne Task Force; 1st Special Service Force; US Army Air Corps; US Navy, and their families; French Army Veterans; Allied Air Force and Navy veterans; Soldiers; guests; members of the media; representatives of the French, British, Canadian, Greek, Dutch, Polish, and German Embassies.

What: 10 August - 0900 – 1000 Commemorative ceremony Memorial Amphitheater
1015 - Wreath Laying, Tomb of the Unknowns
1040 - Wreath Laying, 3ID Monument
1100 - Remembrance at Audie Murphy graveside
1115 - Transport to Hyatt Hotel Rosslyn, Virginia
1130 - Luncheon
1130 – 1500 Historical panel discussion, veterans’ interviews
1500 – Conclusion

Why: To honor the veterans of the Forgotten D-Day
To preserve history and educate the American public
To publicize the Army Historical Foundation/US Army Museum

Room Reservations: Location - Hyatt Arlington
1325 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22209
Price - $119 per night, from 2 days prior to event and one day after
Reservations: 402-592-6464 / 888-421-1442
Reservation Group Name: Operation Dragoon

Point of Contact: Monika Stoy, President, Outpost Europe
monikastoy@yahoo.com , PH: 001 703 912 4218
Address: 6531 Milva Lane, Springfield, VA. 22150 USA

The Battle of the Colmar Pocket
The French First Army’s Fight to Drive the Germans from the West Bank of the Rhine –
December 1944 to February 1945

Office National des Anciens Combattants et Victimes de Guerre Haut Rhin,
Ville de Colmar,
Outpost Europe, Society of the 3rd Infantry Division,
The US Army Center of Military History, and
The United States Army Historical Foundation

Honor allied veterans of the Battle of the Colmar Pocket on
The 65th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe
Ire Armée Française

When: 7-8 May 2010

Where: Colmar, France

Who: WWII veterans of the 1st French Army (Rhin et Danube), the US Army XXIst Corps, the 3rd, 28th, 36th, 75th Infantry Divisions, the 12th US Armored Division, and veterans of the allied air forces supporting operations in the Colmar Pocket
December 1944 through February 1945.

What: 7 May – historical seminar sponsored by the City of Colmar
8 May – commemorative ceremonies in Colmar and at the American Monument and the French Necropole on Hill 351 above Sigolsheim

Why: To honor the veterans of the Battle of the Colmar Pocket
To preserve history
To educate the American and French publics on this very difficult battle
To publicize ONAC, Colmar, the Army Historical Foundation, the US Army Museum, and the Museum of the Battle of the Colmar Pocket in Turckheim.

Point of Contact: Monika Stoy, President, Outpost Europe
monikastoy@yahoo.com , PH: 001 703 912 4218
Address: 6531 Milva Lane, Springfield, VA. 22150 USA



The 4 May 1945 Liberation of Berchtesgaden and Obersalzberg
by the 3rd Infantry Division
Outpost Europe, Society of the 3rd Infantry Division,
The US Army Center of Military History, and
The United States Army Historical Foundation

Honor veterans on the 65th Anniversary of their liberation of Berchtesgaden

When: 3-5 May 2010

Where: Berchtesgaden and the Obersalzberg, Germany
InterContinental Resort Berchtesgaden

Who: Veterans, soldiers, families. MOH Recipient Colonel Charles Murray (WWII, 30th IN) and MG (ret.) Lloyd B. Ramsey (7th IN Regt XO on 5 May 45) will participate.

What: 3 – 4 May – historical discussions on WWII and the Cold War
Visits to the Obersalzberg Documentation center and Eagles’ Nest (Weather permitting)
Memorial tablet dedication in Berchtesgaden

5 May – Commemorative ceremony at the 3ID Memorial on the Obersalzberg with flag raising ceremony
Banquet

Why: To honor the veterans
To preserve history
To educate the younger generation
Enhance German-American friendship
Conduct oral history interviews

Point of Contact: Monika Stoy, President, Outpost Europe
monikastoy@yahoo.com , PH: 001 703 912 4218
Address: 6531 Milva Lane, Springfield, VA. 22150 USA

korea forgotten no more
To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the Korean War the Victoria College/University of Houston - Victoria Library is sponsoring a conference to be held at the Victoria College, Victoria Texas on June 24 - 26, 2010. Updated information on the conference can be found at http://vcuhvlibrary.uhv.edu/whatsnew/korea/

Vietnam War Virtual Wall
This is link to a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam War with the names, bio's and other information on our lost comrades.
First, click on the link, then click on a state, when it opens click on a city or town, then click on a name. It should show you a picture of the person or at least his/her bio and medals. Everyone should know of someone whose name is on "The Wall". http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm
Outpost 4 will be having its next scheduled meeting April 10th at the Frontier West in Spokane, WA
Outpost #5 held a Christmas luncheon on November 22, 2009 at the 76 House in Tappan N.J.. We opened the meeting with a prayer and the pledge to our flag. After eating we had an informal meeting. Pat Williamson gave an update on happenings in the Society.

Ray Anderson talked about the importance of recruiting new members to help keep the Society alive. Then John Fisher introduced the new Society Sergeant of Arms Bart Viruso, and spoke about Troop Support, Recruiting and Benches for Warriors Walk.

Bart Viruso gave the financial report, Al Julia talked about the freedom Team Salute. We had a special guest, Maj. Neubauner, who talked about our deployed troops and the future of our troops in the war against terrorism.

Future meetings: In August, we are thinking of having an picnic at West Point and in November another meeting at the 76 House. We would also like to hold a meeting in April if anyone has an idea for a meeting place, contact Pat Williamson at army3rdiv.tanker@gmail.com  or Joe Hampton at kvetfamily@cs.com.   
Outpost 7 will conduct  Wreath Laying Ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns
May 30, 2010 at 10:45 AM and November 11, 2010
at 4:15 PM. Interested and participating parties must report to the Tomb 30 minutes prior (3:45).
The spring meeting of Outpost 12 will be held May 1st and 2nd at the Country Inn & Suites at 2214 East Main St, Albert Lea, MN. Call Gretchen Claussen for reservations 1-507-391-0437.  Deadline for reservations will be April 17th.
Outpost 13 will hold its spring meeting May 15, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Bakers of Milford, 2025 S. Milford Rd, Milford, MI 48381-3155. OP 13 will pick up the tab for Lunch.
Outpost 17 regular, quarterly, general membership luncheon meeting will be held March 10th at Crusoe's Restaurant, South St. Louis County, where a nominating committee will be appointed and tasked to develop a slate of officers for the coming year.
Outpost 18 will have it's next meeting April 18, 2010 at 10:30 A. M. at the The Five Pillars Supper Club, Hwy 57 & Cty Trk K, Random Lake, WI
Outpost 22 will hold an 'Election of Officers" meeting in January. Details will be sent to members in advance of the meeting. The March 6th meeting will be held at the home of Jack Sneddon.
Outpost 33 will have their next meeting in Shipshewana, IN, April 28-30 at the Amish Country Inn on State Road 5 in Shipshewana, IN. The room cost is $79.00 per night plus tax, and this includes breakfast for two. Reservations can be made by calling 1-260-768-7688. Please let Bill Harris know if you plan to attend. whharris@sbcglobal.net or at 1-219-872-3273
Outpost 35 will hold its spring luncheon meeting March 13th in the Dallas, TX area. Details will be sent to members one month prior to the meeting date.
Outpost 54 will hold its spring meeting April 24th at 11:00 AM at the Brass Door Restaurant, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA. Lunch at Noon. Contact John Shirley.
Outpost 60 will have their next meeting on Saturday ,February 13, 2010 at Ryan's Family Restaurant in Columbus, GA.

60th Anniversary of the Korean War 2010
Korean War Veterans Association
Revisit Korea Coordinator
13198 Centerpointe Way, Ste 202
Woodbridge, Virginia 22193-5285
800-722-9501 - 703-590-1295
Fax: 703-590-1292
www.miltours.com
www.KWVA.org

Since 1975, the Republic of Korea has been inviting 1950 to 1954 Korean War Veterans, and family members, to return to Seoul Korea on a subsidized visit to thank them for their sacrifices that save their country from Communism. Thousands of veterans, from all the Allied Countries that participated in the war, have enjoyed this sojourn to the "Land of the Morning Calm." The Korean government pays for hotel rooms, meals and touring in country

Commencing Spring 2010, the Revisit Korea tours will be tripled and, for the first time, the ROK government will pay 50% of the airfare for Veterans and 30% of his or her family member or travel companion’s air cost. The Eligibility Requirements will also be relaxed in view of the age of the veterans.

There are 10 major commemoration tour dates, beginning in late April through November 2010

These 2010 tours will be oversubscribed! If you are planning to participate, you must register early. Registrations will be date stamped and will be "First come - First Served"!

To register, call 800-722-9501 or 703-590-1295. Check the KWVA web site at www.KWVA.org or www.miltours.com. You can also Email to the Revisit Coordinator at mhtours@miltours.com, to request a brochure.

Military Historical Tours
Travel...Where history comes alive!
13198 Centerpointe Way Suite 202
Woodbridge, VA 22193
703-590-1295
1-800-722-9501
Fax: 703-590-1292
www.miltours.com

Plans are underway to hold our next reunion in Auburn, Indiana, April 14-18, 2010. Veterans of all units that served at The Anzio Beachhead and family members are welcome. This includes all Army, Navy, Air Force, and Nurse Corps who served on the beachhead during the period, January 22 – May 25, 1944. For information, contact Clyde E. Easter, 276-728- 7293 or write to 299 Panorama Drive, Fancy Gap, VA 24328-2751.

7th Infantry Regt. Association Reunion
2010 - Savannah/Brunswick GA Area:

  • 13 - 16 May 2010 - Embassy Suites Hotel, Brunswick, GA
    Rooms are $89 per night.
    Call the Hotel Direct at 912-264-6100 or 800-432-3229
    Tell them you are part of the 7th Infantry Regiment Association
  • Reunion questions should be addressed to: Leonard Collins Reunion Chairman

15TH INFANTRY REGIMENT RENDEZVOUS 2010

This notice serves as a "warning order" to all members, friends, and family of the 15th Infantry Regiment that we will once again be assembling for a Regimental Rendezvous,
13-15 May 2010.
The 3-15 will host the rendezvous at Ft. Stewart, GA. Mark your calendars now for
13-15 May 2010. Details will follow soonest both online at the Association website http://www.15thinfregtassoc.org/ 

66th Anniversary Battlefield Tour of Italy Plans are underway for an eleven-day, 66th Anniversary Battlefield Tour of Italy in May 2010. The tour includes participation in the Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at the Sicily/Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. The itinerary has been designed to include as many interesting sites as possible. Visits are planned for the landing beaches on Salerno, Paestum, Anzio, Nettuno, the beautiful city of Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Isle of Capri, Monte Cassino, Rome, the American Embassy, The Holy See, and many other points of
interest. For information, contact Clyde E. Easter, 276-728-7293 or write to 299 Panorama Drive, Fancy Gap VA 24328-2751.
May 1, 2010: Deadline for Scholarship Grant Submissions: Those wishing to enter the competition for 2010 Scholarship grants must send their application packages to Scholarship Foundation, 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040 by May 1, 2010. All biological and adopted offspring of those who served in the 3rd Infantry Division and all soldiers who served in the 3rd Infantry Division are eligible. Also eligible are unmarried spouses of soldiers killed in action while serving with the 3rd Infantry Division. To obtain an application or more details, contact Chairman Lynn Ball. The application is also available at http://www.3idscholarshipfoundation.org  and at www.3rdiv.org.
“Audie Murphy Days” will be held at Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum on June 25-26, 2010, in Greenville, Texas. Contact the Museum at 903-450-4502 for more details.
August 1, 2010 is the deadline for making hotel reservations for the 91st Reunion. Please, call 1-800-233-1234 and mention "Society of the Third Infantry Division" and dates are 15 thru 19 September 2010.
September 15-19: Society's 91st Society Reunion hosted by Outpost 7 and OP 5845 will be held in the Washington D.C. area. Make your hotel reservations early as only 100 rooms are reserved at the special price of $119.00 per night at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency Hotel, Arlington, VA.

 

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1. Inside Rear Window Decal with Society’s Logo-2 ½ inches, round, Blue & White, Silk Screened, Self-Clinging, and Easy to Remove.

2. General All Purpose Decal with Society’s Logo- 3 ¼ inches, round, Blue and White Vinyl, & it has a Permanent Adhesive. It can be used on bumpers, books, suitcases, etc.

Donations accepted, and will go to our new Scholarship Foundation.
Donor’s names will be listed in The Watch on the Rhine.

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The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division.
Send a #10 (large) self-addressed envelope to:
Carl Q. Topie, 27 Apple Lane, Milford, OH 45150


 

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OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY

The Society provides opportunities and facilities uniting past, present and future members of the Third Infantry Division, U. S. Army, in a national program dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the Third Infantry Division's traditions and history.

1. To foster and strengthen associations and friendships formed during service with the Third Infantry Division US Army.
2. To honor the Third Infantry Division War Dead
3. To perpetuate the memory of other former comrades who shared a background of honorable military service with the Third Infantry Division.
4. To encourage and achieve the mutual benefits and support resulting from a close and cooperative alliance between the Society and the Third Infantry Division.
5. To support the  government of the United States and give it the same devotion and service expected of us as members of its armed forces.

 

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3rd Division in Operation Iraqi Freedom -1 3ID in Operation Iraqi Freedom 1 Archives OIF3 - 3ID in Iraq--2005-6 3ID in Iraq - 2007-8 3ID in Iraq- 2007-8  Archive Stories
3rd Inf. Division Photos-WWI to 1941 3ID Photos-WWII-1  3ID Photos-WWII-2 3ID Photos-Korea 3ID Photos-Peacetime/Cold War
3ID Photos -Division & Society-1990-2004 3ID Photos - Active Division &Society 2005-6 3ID Photos - Active Division and Society 2007 3ID Photos - Active Division Society  2008 3ID Photos - Active Division & Society 2009
84th Annual 2003 Reunion Photos 85th Annual 2004 Reunion Photos Regt.Dinners    Banquet Awards Pres.Dinner    FT.Stewart Tour 86th Annual 2005 Reunion Photos
87th Annual 2006 Reunion Photos 88th Annual 2007 Reunion  Page 1 88th Annual 2007 Reunion Page 2 88th Annual 2007 Reunion Page 3 30th Inf. Regt. Association
89th Annual 2008 Reunion Photos-Page 1 89th Annual Reunion Photos - Page 2 89th Annual Reunion Photos - Page 3 10th Field Artillery Regt. Association 15th Inf. Regt. Association
WWII Memoirs-3rd Infantry Division Marne Riders Motorcycle Club 15th Inf. Regt. Local Webpage 65th Inf. Regt. Assn. 7th Inf. Regt. Association
WWII Memorial and Arlington Natl Cemetery d o g f a c e s o l d i e r s OP Harry  Survivors Association 3ID Photos-Re-Enactors  
90th Annual 2009 Reunion
Presidents Dinner
90th Annual 2009 Reunion
15th Infantry Regiment Dinner
90th Annual 2009 Reunion
Banquet
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