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
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Contributed by Martin Markley
Date: 6/26/09
REQUEST #5047
Name: Dave Ostrander
City, State, ZIP: Frewsburg, NY 14738
E-mail:
dave.ostrander@bbei.com
Comments: I was stationed there 1971-1972. Made a lot of friends and
have lots of memories. Didn't stay in contact with anyone after I
left there in April '71 but would be nice to hear from someone from
back then. I see they closed Ready in Dec. 1992.
Comments: I was wondering if you could release my father's
non-classified records to me, his daughter. Unfortunately my father
and mother divorced when I was 13 and my four younger siblings and I
never really got to know anything about him, partly because of the
separation and partly because he didn't talk about his childhood or
military service. I know he served 3 tours honorably in Vietnam, and
flew A-4s and A-6s. He got out of the Marine Corps soon after I was
born in Bethesda, Md, 1975. I would like to be able to give my
brothers and my sons something to know about my father. Thanks for
any help you can provide.
Date: June 26, 2009
REQUEST #5045
Name: Don Selby
Email: dselby35@yahoo.com
Subject: 3ID Units in Germany during the Cold War
Comments: Where can I get a list of the units attached to the 3rd ID
in Germany during the "Cold War"
Comments: I recently became aware my Father "Ted" had a child with a
beautiful woman by the name of Ingaborg. I do not know her surname,
but understand she lived in Bamburg. My GI Father was stationed in
Bamburg, Nuremburg and Crailsheim areas from 1961 to 1964. He left
Germany in Feb, 1964. I am led to believe there was at least one
son, possibly a second. I have one sister and we would love to meet
our German sibling(s) and Ingaborg, in the hope she is still alive.
I will be visiting Europe the end of July (09) and would welcome the
chance to meet. Please respond!!
Date: 6-25-09
REQUEST #5043
Name: Michael J Carrafiello
Address: 504 Country Club Drive
City, State, ZIP: Egg Harbor City, N.J. 08215
E-mail:
Michael.Carrafiello@fsgi.com
Subject: S/S Anthony Merola
Comments: I believe my Uncle Anthony Merola served with the 3rd
during WWII. I also believe he was awarded the Purple Heart as well
as the Bronze Star. I would like to learn were he served, and what
he did to be awarded these honor's. Thank You.
Date: 6/24/2009
REQUEST #5042
Name: thomas j williamson
Address: 56 old mill rd
City, State, ZIP: harvard, ma 01451
Telephone: 978 371 1148
E-mail:
mary_E_macdonald@yahoo.com
Subject: seeking information on colonel Moe battalion commander 3rd
division in 1963 in Germany
Comments: seeking information on colonel Moe - battalion commander -
3rd division 63 Germany - would be about 90 yrs old.
Date: 6-24-2009
REQUEST #5041
Name: WILFRED GREENE
Address: 3 MAID MARION DRIVE UNIT21
City, State, ZIP: COVENTRY , R. I. 02816
Telephone: 401-397-3137
FAX: 401-397-3137
E-mail: greenejr@cox.net
Subject: WAYNE TROUTMAN
Comments: WE SERVED TOGETHER IN GERMANY FROM 1960- 1962 ATTACHED TO
THE 9TH FIELD ARTILLERY OR ANYONE ELSE IN THE TIME
Date: 6-23-09
REQUEST #5040
Name: Dan Ripke
Address: 8951 N. CHRISTINE
City, State, ZIP: Brighton, MI 48114
Telephone: 810-223-7653
E-mail:
ripkestudio@comcast.net
Subject: Photos, people who knew my grandfather
Comments: RE: Bob Ripke, Robert Ripke from Michigan
Looking for photos, any info at all, or resources to find people who
may have photos or info about my grandfather. I never met him, he
died of cancer before I was born. He was in the 3rd Recon Troop, 3rd
infantry division. He landed in Casablanca and went home after
reaching Naples. He was about 20 years old when he came home to
Michigan. Before he was in the 3rd recon he was in the 177th Field
Artillery.
I have one photo from Italy, specific location unknown.
Thank you,
Dan Ripke
Date: 22-06-09
REQUEST #5039
Name: john hadley
Address: 100 wildern lane
City, State, ZIP: so30 4ej united kingdom
E-mail:
johnhadley@ntlworld.com
Subject: william bamburg
Comments: do anyone know about a william bamburg (not sure on
spelling) who served in the army north africa ? 1943 / was captured
. sent to a pow camp in italy (poss camp 66 or camp 59)all i know is
he said the chatanooka choo choo went past the bottom of his garden
in bamburg.///is he still alive or not. my father -in-law was a pow
with him for a time in the camp / sent from north africa / .he was a
gunner in the royal artillery desert rat only there a matter of
weeks before being captured he is 86 now and keeps remembering him.
Date: June 22, 2009
REQUEST #5038
Name: SONNY BRIGHT
Address: 3260 MARION BUCYRUS RD
City, State, ZIP: MARION OHIO 43302
Telephone: 740-382-9453
E-mail: LONEWOLF45X54@AOL.COM
Subject: KITZIGEN 1971-1974
Comments: im looking for anyone who was in kitzigen Germany in the
10th engineer group from sept 1971 to feb 1974 at larson barracks
and the adm unit like skip baggerly and jim brewer and the guys at
headquarters unit 10th engineers
Date: 6/21/09
REQUEST #5037
Name: WAYNE HAMON
Address: 107 Lacy DRIVE
City, State, ZIP: WEST MONROE La. 71292
Subject: My father Curtis Wayne Hamon / served in the 3rd Infantry
Division
Comments: I'm just trying to learn more of his time of service. He
won't speak much of it. HE said it was a nightmare. He wishes had
never happened. Now his health is getting very bad .And his memmory
is fadding. He said he crawled all the way across France. And
Germany. please no junk mail .PLEASE AND THKU.
Date: 21 Jun 2009
REQUEST #5036
Name: Marvin L. Pace
Address: 162 Melrose Creek Dr
City, State, ZIP: Stockbridge, Ga. 30281
Telephone: 678 284-9236
E-mail:
marvsgm1@bellsouth.net
Subject: Margaret S. Wilburn
Comments: Hi Margaret, We were station at Ft Hood same unit. Being
thinking about you and would to talk to you. Marvin, Ret SGM
Date: 6 21 2009
REQUEST #5035
Name: tom thompson
Address: po box 507
City, State, ZIP: piedmont sc 29673
Telephone: 864 845 4811
E-mail:
thompsonsracing@bellsouth.net
Subject: Gilbert Thompson a soldier in Italy in 1944 should be 101
if still living
Date: June 20, 2009
REQUEST #5034
Name: Kat Brower
Email: kat.brower@gmail.com
Subject:
Jeff David Smith
Comments Hello,
My name is Katherine Brower. I am trying to find information about
my Grandfather's Service in the Korean War. I know he was a Signal
Man in the 3rd ID. Today while I was going through old jewelry I
found his combat infantry badge and his rack. One of his decorations
was the Korean service medal with two stars for valor. His name is
Jeff David Smith. If you could point me in the right direction of
where to look for information I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you
Katherine Brower
SPC USA separated
Hi, very good website you have, enjoyed the reading. I'm currently
researching my grandfather's information during WWII and it's like
pulling teeth. I currently have his Silver Star and Purple Heart(3
clusters) and the other medals have been distributed throughout the
family. Now trying to find the certificates that go with them is
another story that tells why he received all his medals. We do have
a few of his letters still which is no easy feat with this family.
The letters are when he was in Company A, 7th Infantry 3rd Division,
the first letter was dated August 21, 1944 from Italy and the second
is December 14, 1944 from France.
Going through St. Louis is like pulling teeth, they say because I'm
a grandchild, I'm not the surviving child, even when I doing all the
work getting information. Also, my grandfather won the "croix de
guerre " I believe that is what my father said. I don't know much
about the Army, so I'm reaching out to those that do. My
grandfather's name was Patrick Dunn and I believe a 1st Sergeant or
something like that during that time.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Randy Otis
Date: 6 -19-09
REQUEST #5032
Name: henry lee preston
Address: 5705-crestveiw drive
City, State, ZIP: adamsville, alabama, 35005
Telephone: 205-674-3001
E-mail:
prestonshuttle1@charter.ney
Subject: I need more info on my unit and i want to join in the 3rd
inf. activities also I need to find some fellow veterans that was in
my unit
Comments: join and have membership to the 3Id and attend the yearly
reunions
Date: 6/19/09
REQUEST #5031
Name: pe reynolds
Address: 908 460th street
City, State, ZIP: ledyard, iowa
Telephone: 515 538 0208
E-mail: pe_reynolds@yahoo.com
Subject: Albert Paulsen Kia Presle France 30th Inf.
Comments: Where can I find more detailed information on the
engagement at Presle france 9/12/44 I spent a few minutes there in
September 07 and am hoping to return this September. thank you Phil
Date: 06/19/2009
REQUEST #5030
Name: Jeff K
City, State, ZIP: Michigan
E-mail: jskas@sbcglobal.net
Subject: Request for record for Father-In-Law
Comments: Hello,
My father-in-law was in the 3rd infantry division during WWII. Here
is the following information:
Name: Edward Aloysius McCormick
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Dates of Service: 10/4/1943 to 12/7/1945
How can I get further information about his tour of duty?
Thanks
Date: June 17, 2009
REQUEST #5029
Name: John Fabiano
Address: 9052W Dartmouth Pl
City, State, ZIP: Lakewood Co 80227
Telephone: 720 842-9917
E-mail: jtfabiano@gmail.com
Subject: My Father, John Nelson Fabiano
Comments: Looking for any information I can get about my father how
served in WWII he was in the 3rd infantry Div his name John Nelson
Fabiano.
Webmaster's Note:
T/Sgt John N. Fabiano Co I, 30th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the
Silver Star for action in Italy on May 23, 1944 as mentioned on page
392 in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII".
Date: June 16th 2009
REQUEST #5028
Name: Todd Ray
Address: 2000 8th Ave NW
City, State, ZIP: Austin, MN 55912
Telephone: 507-434-7393
FAX: 507-433-0670
E-mail: tray@ksmq.org
Subject: 736th Tank Battalion
Comments: My name is Todd Ray. I am researching information
concerning CDL (Canal Defense Light), and more specifically the
736th. They were accompanied several other units throughout the
European Theater. The years in question would be between 1942 and
1945.
76th Infantry Division
78th Infantry Division
83rd Infantry Division
94th Infantry Division
I would appreciate any information that you may have and be willing
to share. My goal is to produce a documentary.
Thank you
Take care
Todd
Comments: Good Day! We have been trying to locate my grandfather who
is a soldier during the world war II.My father is his first born.
Many years back, he tried to find my father and the only address we
know is from the letters he sent which is the 3rd infantry
headquarters in New York, New York. My grandfathers name is Robert
Stanford Brown and i believe he is a sergeant assigned in the
province of Leyte. Is there anyone who could help us please email me
at wen_ramos2000@yahoo.com. More Power.
Date: June 14, 2009
REQUEST #5026
Name: Paul D. Hagen
City, State, ZIP: Ogden, Utah
E-mail:
larryl112001@charter.net
Subject: Looking for Paul Hagen who serviced with me in the 101st
Airborne Div. Co C 506th Inf.
Subject: Request for information on 214th AAA Battery D World War II
Comments: My father-in-law Joe Krak was attached to this group from
1943-45. I am looking for any information on this group and if they
have had or will be having a group reunion. Joe is 88 and I would
like to get him to one. If anyone served with Joe or has relatives
who did, please contact me. Thanks.
Comments: I am looking on behalf of my father for anyone involved in
the landings at St Tropez on August 14th/15th 1944. He was Captain S
O Kenrick of the Royal Marines (British) and he towed the US Special
Forces into shore on Port Cros in advance of the landings on the
mainland.
Subject: World War 2
Comments: Hi: My dad was in the 3rd Infantry Division in WW2. I was
wondering if there are any atlases or maps that document the
operations of this division in WW2. He's 95 and I would like to sit
down with him and have him go over where he was while we still can.
Do you know of any such maps? Thanks. I am clueless when it comes to
this kind of thing but want to learn.
Date: June 11, 2009
REQUEST #5022
Name: Chris Naccarato
Emai: nacateam@hotmail.com
Subject: 3rd Infantry Question
Comments: Hello, I am doing research on an uncle who served with the
3rd Infantry during WWII, and was killed during the Invasion of
Sicily. I would like to find out more about him and found your
website on the net last night. I have already sent for his personnel
records from St. Louis and they were very limited. I think his
original ones were destroyed in the 1973 fire. I was wondering where
else I might look. I would like to get After Action Reports from the
battle he was killed in, or perhaps General Orders for that event.
Would the 3rd Infantry keep records on him? I also need to get a
confirmation of his Purple Heart. I often wonder if there are still
people alive who may have know him in the 3rd Infantry. Could you
please help me to get the information that I need, or tell me where
I can. Thank You Very Much for reviewing my letter!
Sincerely,
Chris Naccarato
Date: 06/11/09
REQUEST #5021 Name: Alan Mortensen
Address: 3938 Calle Fermo
City, State, ZIP: Las Vegas, NV 89103
E-mail: a1mortensen@yahoo.com
Subject: Sgt. Joseph l. Naylor
Comments: I am looking for info about my Uncle Sgt. Joseph L.
Naylor, Company H, 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3rd Division. He
was in the Torch Invasion at Fedala, Morocco. He died at Anzio Feb.
2, 1944. He was part of a mortar squad and was dug in on the left
hand side of Bridge #8 that crosses the Mussolini Canal, just south
of the village Iso Bella. He was hit by German artillery fire. If
anyone knows any info about my Uncle prior to Anzio, please let me
know.
Date: June 11, 2009
REQUEST #5020
Name: Frenda Franklin Ward
Location: Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA
E-Mail:
dragonfly19191@aol.com
Subject :
Ballon E. Walker, Pfc., WWII, 15th Infantry Regiment
Comments: In researching my great-uncle, Ballon E. Walker, Pfc.,
WWII, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, I have found
little information as to exactly where and when he died. Do you know
if there are records ANYWHERE that lists these details of men killed
in action during WWII? Do you know if there are photos of the 15th
Infantry Regiment during 1943-44?
The last letter received from my great uncle is dated approx. May 1,
1944.
Thank you for your help.
Frenda F. Ward
Date: June 10, 2009
REQUEST #5019
Name: Larry Loffredo
Address: 118 Parkside Court
City, State, ZIP: North Wales, PA 19454
Telephone: 215-393-1475
FAX: 215-393-1476
E-mail:
Larry.Loffredo@comcast.net
Subject: 1st Calvary, 5th Regiment Japan 1949-1950
Comments: I am looking for anyone who may know whatever happened to
my dear friend William King from New York that I served with just
prior to me being sent to Korea in 1951. He taught me everything I
knew!!!
Comments: Hello,
My grandfather was with the 3ID during WWII and received a Silver
Star(3)and I have his star and Purple Heart(3). I have been trying
to get the citations that go with them, but have been unable to find
them. The following is what I currently have:
Dunn, Patrick HQ, 3d Infantry Division, G.O. No. 371 (1945)
Any help in locating the citations that go with the medals would
greatly be appreciated.
Randy Otis
Comments: Dears,
I don t know if somebody will be able to help me in my research, but
I hope so.
I am currently looking for information about my great father who was
Lithuanian. Deported by the Germans on the building of the Atlantic
Wall, he managed to escape and then joint the US Army in Normandy.
His name was Germanavicius Klemensas. Since he was with the US
forces liberating the city of Rheims, and according to my searches,
I guess he was member of the XXth corps of the Third US Army. I don
t know anything else. I would just like to know how and when he
joint the Patton's Army. I simply hope that someone shall be able to
provide me with some help.
Best regards.
Germanais Gregory
Date: June 6, 2009
REQUEST #5016
Name: Linda Hass
Address: 26120 141st St.
City, State, ZIP: Bouton, IA. 50039
Telephone: 515-201-1948
FAX: 515-465-4962
E-mail:
llhass@iowatelecom.net
Subject: Seeking photos/info
Comments: My father, John P. (Pete, Lefty) Kaufman served in WW II
with the Trailblazers. We are seeking photos or information from
anyone who served with him in Europe. God bless you all that gave us
the freedom we have today.
Date: 06-06-09
REQUEST #5015
Name: John Stedman
Address: 45 Ridgeway Dr
City, State, ZIP: Sheridan, AR
Telephone: 870-942-7419
E-mail:
john.stedman@tyson.com
Subject: My Grandfather
Comments: Is there a web site like this for the 636th tank destroyer
battalion. My Granddad served with the 636th (attached to the 36th
infantry) in N. Africa, Italy, and France and was wounded and sent
home while fighting in Germany. Looking for people that may have
knew him. His name is G.D. Stedman. Also, his brother Lathan Stedman
served with the 442nd Mortar battalion, would like to find info or
anyone that may have known him.
Date: June 6, 2009
REQUEST #5014
Name: Mat Louvar
Email: sfd12@mchsi.com
Subject: Bravo Company 3rd Batt 63rd Armor
Comments: I was in B Co 3rd batt 63rd Armor 1985-1988 trying to find
pictures of our company. I know Seth Burr was our 1st Sergeant,
William Skurski and William S. De Camp was also the company
commanders at one point. Our barracks were about 1oo yds or so from
the 1st and the 15th. We were right across the street from the rail
head. Can you help me out? Mat Louvar
Comments: Been looking for 3ft.x 5ft. double sided flag of the 3rd
id can't find one - served in 3rd id in Germany 1959
Ken
Date: June 5, 2009
REQUEST #5012
Name: Andrew L. Wojewodka
Email: Wojewodka@comcast.net
Subject: Request for help
Comments: I’m trying to obtain more
information on my father’s military history during WWII. It’s been
15+ years since he has passed away and he continues to be an
important part of my life/memories. Any help in locating additional
information on Company I, 30th Infantry, 3rd division would be
greatly appreciated. My dad entered the service Sept 1st 1943 and
was discharged December 20, 1945. Was part of the Rome-Arno,
Southern France and Rhine Land campaigns. He was wounded April 26,
1944 and the second time on October 1st, 1944, which took him home
on medical discharge. . . . I still remember as a boy in the late
50’s where a piece of shrapnel just then worked its way out of my
dad’s leg. I still have it!
Thanks you for any advice on how I can learn more of the campaigns
and what my dad went through.
Sincerely
Andrew L. Wojewodka
Son of Bernard V. Wojewodka Army Serial Number 357 60 725
Date: June 5, 2009
REQUEST #5011
Name: Rich Rose
E-mail: kathysue51@aol.com
Subject: 456th AAA AW, Battery C
Comments: I am looking for any info on my father Robert M Rose from
Paterson, NJ during WWII. I know he was in the Normandy, Northern
France, Central Europe, Ardennes and Rhineland Campaigns, received 5
Bronze Stars, 1 Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal, a Purple Heart but
have no background about them. He was in the Coast Artillery but not
known where. Does anyone have any photos of him? All of ours were
lost as well as the medals he was awarded while we were living in
San Jose, CA. I am having difficulty interpreting his discharge
papers. I just need help. Thank you!
Subject: Pvt. Leonard V. Williams 3rd Inf. Div. WW-II
Comments: I am trying to get any information on my father Leonard V
Williams Pvt. Co. A 30th Inf. Reg.3rd Inf. Div. I have copies of his
service record and know that he received 3 Purple Hearts.
His papers said he was in the Naples-Tunisia, Rome-Arno, Rhineland
and Southern France T.O.. I have also located pics of him and some
buddies and in the pics (which I will send copies) he was
wearing Corporal stripes. He said very little to us about the war.
He did tell us bits and pieces
like he remembered seeing Audie Murphy one time drinking a cup of
coffee and he was busted for
creating a disturbance in a medical tent while seeing a Dentist. I
also have some of his service
ribbons that I can't find pics of. One has 2 green borders and a
solid orange center and another
is blue with 2 thin yellow stripes on the border and 2 thicker
yellow stripes near the center. I
also found 2 small stars in his ribbon medal box and wanted to know
if these are campaign stars
and would they be displayed on his E.A.M.E ribbon. My dad passed
away in Nov. 1994. Any information you can provide or where I might
be able to find it would be appreciated,
Thank You.
Date: 5/29/09
REQUEST #5009
Name: Randy Morales
Address: 1218 N. Astra Drive
City, State, ZIP: Rosemead, CA 91770
Telephone: 626-826-8842
E-mail: rmorales@cci.edu
Subject: Robert Morales
Comments: Looking for information about my father, Robert Morales
who served with the 3rd army during world war II
Date: May 29, 2009
REQUEST #5008
Name: Ed O'Donnell
Address: 1566 Indian Mountain Lakes
City, State, ZIP: Albrightsville PA 18210
Telephone: 570-643-2721
E-mail:
edodonnell24@frontiernet.net
Subject: Jack O'Donnell-Silver Star 15 Oct 1943
Comments: Following from War Department 20 December l944 Decoration
citation.
SILVER STAR
"For gallantry in action. On 15 October 1943,
Private First Class O'Donnell voluntarily seized his "Bazooka Gun"
and moved forward in a single handed effort to drive off a group of
Mark IV tanks which had disorganized his battalion with extremely
heavy fire. He advanced through this demoralizing fire to a point
200 yards in advance of the most forward elements of his battalion
and attacked the tanks, disabling one and forcing the remainder to
retire. Private First Class O'Donnell was killed in this action."
Only other name I have is Plt Sgt Collins.
Any/All Info will indeed be deeply appreciated.
Webmaster's Note: Pfc
John E. O'Donnell, Co G, 30th Infantry, was the recipient of the
Silver Star (Posthumously) for action in Italy on October 15, 1943
as listed in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WW2"
on page 402.
Subject: COLD WAR VET.
Comments: MY NAME IS JIM MC NEILL ,FORMER SP/4,PFC, PVT.E2 MY RANK
WENT UP AND DOWN IN THAT ORDER.I JUST RETIRED FROM MY CHURCH AS
THERE CHURCH SEXTON / MAINTENANCE MAN AFTER 10 YEARS OF SERVICE
.FROM 1961 T0 1964 I HAD THE HONOR TO SERVE IN B CO. 123 SIGNAL
BN.3RD. I.D. IN THE HINDENBURG ,KASSERN IN WURZBURG, GERMANY. I WAS
A GENERATOR MECHANIC .IF YOU RECALL ME ,E MAIL ME . I WOULD ENJOY
SPEAKING WITH YOU .
THANKS ,AND GOD BLESS.
( MAC ) MCNEILL
Subject: looking for someone that served in b co 703msb
Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with me in b company
703msb from 91 to 92 at harvey barracks i need some information for
the va. Thank you for any help you can provide
Date: May 28, 2009
REQUEST #5005
Name: Connie F. Thames Wright
Address: P.O. Box 8424
City, State, ZIP: Fresno, CA 93747
Telephone: 209-241-0977
E-mail:
conniefayewright@hotmail.com
Subject: Bronze stars awarded to my dad, Fred Thames, European
theatre WWII, Ist Army, Red Ball Express
Comments: My father, now 88 yrs old, served in the First Army in
Europe, driving trucks in the Redball Express operation supplying
General Patton's tanks with fuel. He describes vividly and in great
detail driving under strafing by the Luftwaffe, at night, off-road,
through forests and woods, across streams, and through mud. He
remembers the towns and villages he drove through. He has stated
several times that he was awarded 5 bronze stars, a silver star and
the Purple Heart. I am trying to trace these records and confirm
them. He moved several times in the last twenty years, and has lost
track of these medals. I understand some records were lost from the
St. Louis facility due to a fire some years ago. Can you please help
me?
Comments: Mu Uncle Adrien Roux was killed during the WWII while
fighting in Italy. I am trying my best to collect all the
information I can on his military history in honor of his great
sacrifice for our country. Anything anyone can tell me would be
dearly appreciated. Thank You
Webmaster's note: Pvt Adrien
J.P. Roux was a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment who was KIA as
reported on page 470 of the book "History of the 3rd Infantry
Division in WWII"
Date: may 26th, 2009
REQUEST #5003
Name: herbert linscott
Address: 290 green st.
City, State, ZIP: weymouth, mass.02191
Telephone: 781-771-9111
E-mail:
glinscott@nesecuritymail.com
Comments: I am looking for buddies I served with in B CO. 2nd/64th
armor 3rd Infantry Div. Conn Barracks, Schweinfurt, Germany from
November 1968-June 1970.
Comments: Verification of award of bronze star w/ V o/a Feb 51 while
member of 64th tk Bn 3d inf div
Date: May 24, 2009
REQUEST #5001
Name: Steven Edward Slater
Address: 726 Tamsen Rd
City, State, ZIP: Fernley, Nevada, 89408
Telephone: 775-980-6565
E-mail:
firefighter93644@hotmail.com
Subject: Ernest Ray Slater, WWII soldier
Comments: I am trying to learn more about my Grandfathers time in
the Army. I received after his death a few military insignias but
not enough to identify what aspect of the 3rd ID he was in. I have a
medal of good conduct, a purple heart, and a pow medal. I know he
was a POW. I did hear that the military lost a lot of records in the
1970's due to a fire. I know that my grandfather was entitled to
other medals but I don't which. I remember my grandfather telling me
that the state department attempted to give him medals and he ran
them off his property. He was a bitter old man most of my life and
never talked about WWII. But curiosity is peaked and if you can
provide any information about Ernest Ray Slater and his military
career or a path for me to locate information, I would greatly
appreciate it.
Thank you, Steven Edward Slater
Webmaster's Note: Ernest R. Slater is listed in the book "History of
the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 529 as a PVT in the 30th
Infantry Regiment and is listed as "Missing in Action".
Comments: My grandfather was PVT Robert E Holcomb 15th Regiment he
served in WWII and as I read to just see some of the places that he
had been, I thought I may find out more then that. I was wondering
if anyone had any information about him or photos. I would love to
know more . He did not talk to his family about his time in the war
to much. He just felt he was doing what needed to be done and that
was it. So any information would be wonderful. Thank you, Erin
Date: May 23, 2009
REQUEST #4999
Name: John Mitchell
Address: #101 Mountain View Dr. P. O. Box 9
City, State, ZIP: Calpine, CA 96124
Telephone: 530-994-3532 cell 530-249-0350
Email: jmitch@psln.com
Subject: Charles John Kuhlmann info
Comments: My dad passed away last month at 86. This lead to a
complete review of all the house, picts, records etc. It also
brought back memories of how I was named John Charles Mitchell. My
folks named me John Charles as a tribute to Charles John Kuhlmann (a
Johns Hopkins ROTC college buddy). The order of the names was
reversed in respect to Charles J Kuhlmann's parents. I have a
letter of appreciation from his mom to my mom about my naming. It
was my honor to visit Charles Kuhlmann's grave site in Epinal with
my folks in 2000.
Almost all of the Hopkins ROTC crowd have passed away now. One of
the few left actually dated Charles just before he went overseas.
She has forwarded a number of letters that he sent her from the
front.
I would greatly appreciate any information or sources of info on the
history, battle record, etc. of Charles service leading up to his
death in action on Oct 30, 1944. Where did he fight and where did he
fall. I remember my Dad commenting on how he had been luck that he
had ducked just before the round came at him so he was wounded in
the lower back. He said that Charlie had not been that lucky.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
John Mitchell
AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION
World War II Honor Roll
Charles J. J. Kuhlmann
First Lieutenant, U.S. Army
Service # O-528882
30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Entered the Service from: Maryland
Died: 30-Oct-44
Buried at: Plot A Row 35 Grave 40
Epinal American Cemetery
Epinal, France
Awards: Purple Heart
Date: 20.05.2009
REQUEST #4998
Name: Theo Fleckenstein
Address: Scheffelstr. 3 64407 Fr. - Crumbach
City, State, ZIP: Germany
E-mail:
t-pfleckenstein@web.de
Subject: Col. William Jens Densberger (3th Division Marne DivisionV
Corps A
Comments: I am in search of a photography of Col. William Jens
Densberger ( V Corps A
Cof S, G3 ) in green A Uniform with decoration. For a history report
and view with the subject " The US - Army Garrison in Aschaffenburg
". Germany
3th Division ( Marne Division) 1945 - 1992 - 2rd 64th Amoured
Bataillion "
Iron Knights" = Eiserne Knechte sowie des 4rd 66th Armoured
Bataillion =
Phantom Brigade.
Very respectfully,
Theo Fleckenstein / Germany
Subject: Searching for my father-in-law, Thomas L Burton
Comments: My father-in-law, Thomas L Burton fought under George
Patton in North Africa. He was a foot soldier in one of the Armored
Divisions. He was at the Battle of Anzio. Later, he went to Rome. If
anyone has any information, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Thanks.
Subject: Information on my father, Robert Francis Farrell.
Comments: Hello:
I am looking for some information on my father, Robert Francis
Farrell. He served the 3ID during World War 2 and received a Silver
Star and Purple Heart in 1944. If you could find any other
information on him that would be wonderful.
Kelleen Farrell
Webmaster's Note: Capt. Robert F. Farrell, 30th Inf. Regt, G
Company, was awarded the Silver Star for action in Italy, January
29, 1944 as mentioned in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry
Division in WW2" on page 392.
Date: May 18, 2009
REQUEST #4995
Name: Donald LeGore
Email: legoreone@yahoo.com
Subject: Was the 3rd ID presented the French fourragere for WWI
service?
Comments: Sir, My grandfather was a WWI vet of the 3rd ID and later
editor of the newsletter "Watch on the Rhine" and member of the 3rd
ID society. My question is: "Was the 3rd ID presented the French
fourragere for WWI service?"
Thanks,
Donald M. LeGore
Date: 18.May 2009
REQUEST #4994
Name: Michael Wilson
Address: Laufach
City, State, ZIP: Aschaffenburg, Germany
Telephone: 06093-993440
E-mail: barb2563@yahoo.com
Subject: Looking for my Dad
Comments: Hello, I am looking for my Dad, his Name is Matthew
Leonard Wilson, born on 16.Feb.1967 in Dallas, Tx. He was staying on
Graves Kasern in Aschaffenburg, I believe in B, or D-company, from
1989 till 1992,
he went also with this unit to Iraq. I hope someone can help me to
find my dad!!!
Thank you,
Michael Wilson
Date: May 17, 2009
REQUEST #4993
Name: Steve H.Robison
E-mail: rindian@outdrs.net
Subject: DAVID H. ROBISON
Comments: I'M TRYING TO FIND INFO. ON MY FATHER. DAVID ROBISON. HE
WAS IN THE WW2 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION. I'VE TRIED PERSONNEL RECORDS
ST. LOUIS MO, BUT THEY CAN'T FIND HIM. PROBABLY DUE TO THE FIRE IN
1973.
History of the Third Infantry
Division in World War II
First printed in 1947 and reprinted
in 1987 Donald G. Taggart / Hardcover / Available 12/1/99 Price: $59.95 plus $4.00 S&H from: The Battery Press P.O. Box 198885 Nashville, TN 37219 Phone/Fax:615-298-1401 email:
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during Wartime Service, and who is still buried in one of the American
cemeteries in Europe. The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC)
was established by Congress in 1923 to commemorate the service,
sacrifice and achievements of U.S. Armed Forces where they have served
overseas since 1917, and within the U.S. when directed by public law.
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