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Calendar for 2008

January 26, 2008
Outpost 22 Meeting
Home of Jack and
Anita Sneddon

February 24, 2008
Outpost 15 Meeting

Brothers Cafe-11:00am
Peoria, Arizona

April 3rd - 6th, 2008
Outpost 2 Reunion &
Meeting
Quality Inn
Heritage Park,
Kissimmee, FL

April 13, 2008
Outpost 18 Spring
Meeting
Holiday Inn Select-
11:00AM
Hook & Ladder Room
Appleton, WI

April 26, 2008
Outpost 22 Dinner
Meeting
Home of Jack and Anita Sneddon

May 1-4, 2008
Anzio Beachhead
Veterans of WWII
St. Louis, MO
Contact: John Boller
631-691-5002
1 Harbor North,
Amityville, NY
11701-3810

May 3, 2008
3ID Gate Rededication
Ceremony
Camp Pike , AR
POC - David Madison
1-501-771-8722

May 3-4, 2008
Outpost 12 Spring
Meeting
Country Inn & Suites
Albert Lea, MN

May 4, 2008 (Tentative)
Plaque Dedication
Ceremony

Berchtesgaden, DE
POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

May 4, 2008
Outpost 5  Spring
Meeting-11:30 AM
Bath American Legion
Post
278 Race Street,
Bath, Pennsylvania

May 17, 2008
Outpost 13 -
Spring meeting

 at 12:00 noon at
Bakers of Milford,
Milford, MI

May 2008
Anzio Beachhead

Veterans of 1944 WWII
Washington, D.C. area 
Contact Clyde E. Easter
276-728-7293
299 Panorama Drive,
Fancy Gap, VA
24328-2751

May 25, 2008
WW1 Marne
Campaign Ceremony
Chateau-Thierry
POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

May 26-June 5th, 2008
64th Anniversary
Battlefield Tour
of Italy

Clyde E. Easter at
276-728-7293
299 Panorama Drive,
Fancy Gap, VA
24328-2751

May 30, 2008
Outpost 7 Meeting-
3:15 PM, Friday
Arlington Natl.
Cemetery
Washington, DC

June 12-15, 2008
OP Harry Survivors
Association Reunion
Renton, WA
POC Jerry Cunningham
1-803-783-4491

June 27-28, 2008
Audie Murphy Days
Greenville,TX
www.cottonmuseum.com
1-903-450-1990

July 12, 2008
Outpost 22 Annual
Picnic
Yorba Reg. Park, CA

July 19, 2008
OP 60 Meeting

July 27, 2008
Korean War
Anniversary
Ceremonies
KW Monument-
9:00 am
Arlington Cemetery -
 2:00PM
POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

August 15-17, 2008
Operation Dragoon
60th Anniversary
Provence, France
POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

August 17, 2008
OP 5 Picnic
12:00 PM
West Point, NY
Cancelled

August 24, 2008
OP 5 Meeting
11:30 am Luncheon
Elmira Heights, NY
VFW HALL
Cancelled

Date N/A
OP 35 Summer Meeting
Georgetown, TX

Sept. 2008
OP 88 Luncheon

September 18-21, 2008
89th Annual Reunion
Society of the 3ID
Columbus Airport
Hotel
Columbus, GA

October 4-5, 2008
Outpost 12
Country Inn & Suites
Albert Lea, MN

October 11, 2008
Outpost 4 Meeting
Frontier West
Spokane, WA
11:30 am

October 11, 2008
OP 13 Meeting
Bakers - 12:00PM

October 26, 2008
Outpost 18
Fall Meeting
(Packers "Bye" Day...
Or why bother, Brett's GONE!)

October 2008
Cubs Win World Series
100 Year Drought Ends
Chicago, IL

Nov. 8, 2008
OP 54 Meeting

Nov. 8, 2008
Outpost 35  Fall Meeting
Georgetown, TX

Nov. 11, 2008
Veterans Day and
WWI
90th Anniversary
Chateau-Thierry,
France

POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

Nov. 11, 2008
Veterans Day
OP 7 Ceremonies
Arlington Cemetery
POC John Insani
1-703-370-4586

Nov. 2008
OP 12 Meeting

Nov.  2008
OP 5 Event

Nov/Dec 2008
OP 7 Event
Washington D.C.

August 10-23, 2009
65th Anniversary
Battlefield Tour
For the Society of the
3rd Infantry Division
Italy, France

Sept 16- 20, 2009
90th Annual Reunion
Society of the 3ID
Clarion Hotel
Springfield, MO
Near Branson, MO

 

May 2008
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Date: MAY 29, 2009                 REQUEST #4627
Name: A. L. POARCH
Address: 1869 WOODVINE LANE
City, State, ZIP: BIRMINGHAM, AL. 35215
FAX: 205 854 2888

Subject: GOLDIE WILLIAM ' GREASIE ' LOCKHART

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT KNEW ABOUT MY FATHER DURING WWII. HE WAS IN FRANCE AND WAS IN CHARGE OF POW'S. WOULD LIKE ANY PHOTOGRAPHS OR INFORMATION CONCERNING HIM...
 
Date: 27 May 2008             REQUEST #4626
Name: Merril Buchhalter
Email: merrilb@charter.net

Subject: 3rd Division, 7th Army
 
Hi, Can you help me to get more information on my father? He was in the 3d Division – 7th Army. He was wounded on August 8, 1943 near Messina, Sicily and was then sent to Ashford General Hospital in West Virginia to recoup. My dad’s name is Murray Levy (since changed to Murray Shabot) and was born on 7/9 in either 1921, 22 or 23. He is still alive and resides in Troy, New York.
Thanks,
Merril Buchhalter

Date: May 27, 2008
From: Martin Markley
Email:
m.markley@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Re: 3rd Division, 7th Army

Murray D. Levy. Pvt. is listed in the book, History of the Third Infantry Division in World War II, Author Donald Taggart, as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment. You might want to visit the 7th Inf. Regt. Assn. website for more information.
Good luck in your search.
 
Date: May 27, 2008         REQUEST #4625
Name: Rita Edwards
City, State, ZIP: S. Setauket, NY 11720
E-mail: edwards@adelphi.edu

Subject: Inquiry about address of Sgt. Major John R. Calpena

Comments: I would like to write to Sgt.Major John R. Calpena. How canI contact him?
 

WEBMASTER'S NOTE: We will forward this request to Sgt Calpena as we don't give out personal information to the public.

 
Date: 5/27/2008                REQUEST #4624
Name: Arthur J. McFadden
Address: 2019 W. Pinetop Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Green Valley, AZ, 85614
Telephone: 520-399-9086
E-mail: arthurmcfadden@cox.net

Subject: looking for friends

Comments: I was with HQ&HQ Co. 1st BG. 15th inf. Bamberg Germany from Jan. 1961 till June 1963, looking for buddies
 
Date: May 26, 2008               REQUEST #4623
Name: Evelyn Weiser
Telephone: 360 652 8503
E-mail: evw1@verizon.net

Subject: Robert "Bob" Branson

Comments: Still searching for friend Robert "Bob" Branson - Army. Returned to Camp Adair 1945 combat fatigue. On work release to a sawmill at Blue River on the McKenzie River. Would sincerely appreciate any information.
 
Date: 26 May 2008              REQUEST #4622
Name: Mary Pritchett
E-mail: mrp8415@bellsouth.net

Subject: Pfc Charles Walter Roberts

Comments: My Father Pfc Charles W Roberts serial # 34-025-905 was an Antiaircraft artillery gun crewman stationed in the Aleutian Islands during World War 11. He never talked about his experiences only to say he had never been so cold. From his separation papers, I see he was assigned to the 1563rd Engineer Depot Company. He also served as a warehouser also in the Pacific Theater (I think). He received a Good Conduct medal, an Asiatic Pacific Service Medal w/ 2 Bronze Stars and a WW11 Victory Medal. That is all I know. He passed away in 1980 and I would love to know more about his service to pass along to his grandchildren. Thanks for your assistance.
 
Date: 26 May 2008             REQUEST #4621
From: "Vicky Netzler"
Email: vickynetzler@hotmail.com
Subject: Henry Elliott Hilt

Comments: Hi, Looking for information on my Father Henry Elliott Hilt he was a ranger in the Army and was involved with the Anzio Battle. I need any information. Where do I start? I wished I would have listened when he spoke of his time in the Army. he is gone now. I look at his picture with Hillary Clinton at the USS Anzio sailing.
 
Date: 05/25/08             REQUEST #4620
Name: walter kaminski
Address: 5807 wilena place
City, State, ZIP: sarasota, Florida 34238
Telephone: 941 922 4225
E-mail: wk2736@aol.com

Subject: Assault landing in France on 08/14/1944.

Comments: Had been on a LCI Assault boat on the second wave on yellow beach on 08/02/1944 can you let me know the unit of the guys on the LCI with me or the LCI identification of the boat. Need for my assault ribbon for my service.
 
Date: 25 may 2008                REQUEST #4619
Name: davd wells
Address: 1804 central st.
Telephone: 662-473-2336
E-mail: ad48965@gmail.com

Subject: looking for pat peterson

Comments: I WAS IN THE 3RD ADMIN. CO. 3RD INF. DIV. IN 1968 THROUGH 1970. I WOULD LIKE TO FIND ANYONE.
 
Date: 5 25 08             REQUEST #4618
Name: Frank Varney
Address: po box 932
City, State, ZIP: Center Ossipee N.H. 03814
Telephone: 603 539 2905
E-mail: logginglumpa@yahoo.com

Subject: Clp John E. McDonald U.S Army

Comments: Looking for information on Cpl .John McDonald born oct 31st 1946 killed in action april 15 1969 south vietnam. The moving wall was in our town today and this name jumped out at me. Any info would be great, with all respects to family.
 
Date: May 25, 2008        REQUEST #4617
Name: JR Owen
Email: Joworm3@aol.com

Subject: The 3rd Herd
Comments: I am a looking for information on the men who formed the 3rd Provisional Recon. troop. I am a WWII re-enactor, and I normally portray the horse cavalry of pre-WWII, but I I was looking to try for the almost forgotten 3rd herd. Can you help me.
Respectfully,
JR Owen
 
Date: May 24, 2008    REQUEST #4616
Name: Sean Lyman
Email: lyman007@sbcglobal.net

Subject: 30th Infantry Photos
Subject: My grandfather was with the 30th Infantry in the early 1930’s. Here are some of his baseball team photos. His name was Robert John Stephen Lyman Sr. His service number is 6785388. I would like to know if there are any records where I can obtain more information on his time with the unit.
Any help is much appreciated
-thank you
--Sean Lyman
30th Infantry Photos

 
Date: 24 May 2008           REQUEST #4615
From: David & Patty Emerick
Email: emerick@connecttime.net


Subject: Clarence L Brenner

I have been researching a distant cousin, who died in a French hospital on Oct 7, 1918. Can you locate him on a roster of the 3rd ID.
Thanks
David Emerick

 
Date: 5/24/2008                REQUEST #4614
Name: Debbie Overby
E-mail: Doverby46@wmconnect.com

Subject: RE: Captain in WW2

Comments: My father Sammie Overby was in WW2 and he had a Captain by the name of Walter P. Johnson. Do you have any records of him being a captain and if he may still be living. My father is 88 not to manyWW2 veterans left. He also is looking for someone named Harland Buzzard that was in service with him please feel free to call me @ 336-786-8105 or email me @ doverby46@wmconnect.com
 Thank you
 
Date: May 24, 2008         REQUEST #4613
Name: Beverly Reider
Address: 24 Zions Church Road
City, State, ZIP: Shoemakersville Pa. 19555
Telephone: 610-562-8656
E-mail: ezreider@verizon.net

Subject: Arlington Krick Wertz

Comments: He was Killed Dec.8,1944. He was serving in COG121 inf. Reg4 division. Does anyone remember him?
 
Date: May 23, 2008               REQUEST #4612
From: Jack Summers
Email: jsummers@enseo.com
 
Subject: Army records

Comments: Gentlemen, I am 70 years of age and my hobby is writing. I have no claim to fame other than an article I wrote about Audie Murphy that was published in the Greenville Herald Banner - Greenville, Texas on Memorial Day around 8 or 9 years ago. I was recently writing some personal stuff about my living in Savannah, GA during the early years of World War II and it made me want to research something. I lived in Savannah with an older brother and sister and our mother who was divorced from my dad. She dated a GI stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah and he was well liked by us kids. I never forgot that his first name was Jan (probably a nickname) but it was years later when my brother, who was 10 or 11 back then, told me he was sure that Jan's last name was Mioli, or Meole, or some Italian sounding name similar to that spelling.

My mother, who was a welder in the Savannah shipyards, died from complications of chronic asthma in the early spring of 1943 and the three of us kids moved to Washington, DC where my dad had found a decent job running a commissary at the Anacostia Naval Air Base. My brother told me recently that Jan was so distraught over her death and that he'd loved our mother dearly.

My family and all the children love to read my accounts of those past days and I am now trying to put something together for our next family reunion. What I was wanting to research was any military records from the war years that might include a Jan Miole (sp) who was stationed at Hunter Field in Savannah back in 1942-43. I just thought my family article would be a block buster for my brother and sister if I could come up with something.

I Googled things like DD214 and Hunter Field but my search sort of fizzled until I saw your names in an ad. Do you have ant suggestions for me? Even if not, it would be interesting to hear from you.
Thanks,
Jack Summers
 
Date: 5/22/2008              REQUEST #4611
Name: Matt Bivins
E-mail: embivins@triad.rr.com

Subject: 3rd ID 394 Infantry

Comments: I am interested in finding information about my grandfather's service during WWII. He past away 2 years ago and never would speak of his combat experience other than one time and as much as I wanted to ask I respected his wishes. I recently found his discharged papers and other documents, but I can't find any other information doing web searches. Can anyone help me with the information I need to find out more. What I have is 3rd ID, 394 Infantry, M Company. He served from early 1943 to mid 1946 and the theaters listed were Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. I know he was in a mortar battalion and other than
the funny/good times he had he never provided any other details. I really want to preserve this history and pass it to my children. Any help in my search would be appreciated.
 
Date: May 22, 2008           REQUEST #4610
Name: John Simon
Address: 2 Town and Country Dr
City, State, ZIP: New Freedom, Pa, 17349
Telephone: 443-804-2354
E-mail: crazy_okie2002@yahoo.com

Subject: Private First Class Cleo T. Simon

Comments: Looking for as much info on my Grand Father Cleo T. Simon HQ Company of the 377th 95th Infantry Division the only thing I know about him is from two sources. a war dept letter sent to my Great Grand Father and an Email I got from someone.... the war Dept letter says "For Gallantry in action against the enemy, on Dec 3, 1944, in the vicinity of *** Private First Class Simon was one of a four man wire team sent out to repair a line from regimental command post to the third
battalion command post. German artillery Fire was heavy. When the team had restored the line as far as *** they took cover. Pointing out the importance of the line under repair, the non-commissioned officer in charge of the team asked for volunteers to accompany him in completing the hazardous mission. All four men volunteered. Under terrible shelling, private first class Simon and his comrades crawled out of cover to resume their work. Despite the barrage, they repaired several breaks in the line before a shell landed in their midst, killing private first class Simon and wounding his three comrades. Private First Class Simon's gallant devotion to duty reflects lasting credit on him and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service"
the email I got was the same story..

"Hi John:

Thank you for the email regarding your Grandfather Pvt. Simon. While There is not much information about him that I can tell you, I can pass this much on to you, based on my research...
On the morning of December 3rd, at around 10:00 am, your grandfather and others from Headquarters Company were dispatched into an area near Niederlimberg, which was near Wallerfangen, just on the banks of the Saar River in Germany. Your Grandfather had been assigned to the Defense Platoon of the 95th division Headquarters Company which was far under strength, due to the battle of St. Barbara just having been concluded, and troops being scattered and reorganized. My father, who was part of Company H at the time, was, in fact, on it's way to meet your Grandfather and HQ Company at the time your Grandfather was killed. From the opposite side of the Saar is where the artillery from the Germans was heavy, and this is where, when the lines of communication broke, your Grandfather and the other soldiers were attempting to fix them when they were hit by the fire and were killed. Your Grandfather by all accounts did in fact repair the line before he
was killed, which did lead to the communications being restored, helping H Company, my dad's Company, roll through and across towards Saar, turning the tide towards Berlin and the eventual fall.

I asked my dad if he knew of or about your Grandfather and, since so little men lost their lives in this battle, he remembered the incident of his death, but not all of the details. My dad is 82 years old and is thankfully doing well, one of the last of the surviving men left of the 95th Infantry. He was one of only 6 kids out of only 6,600 plus men who was 17 years of age or younger when he entered the war in 1943..he was born in 1925. The rest of them were in their 20's, 30's, 40's and 50's and are all gone now.
This is also what I can tell you about your Grandfather.
He, as I mentioned, served in HQ-Headquarters Company. He was awarded the Silver Star for bravery, after his death, the European Theatre Ribbon twice for both France and Germany, and HQ Awards for Bravery. "if anyone has info on this story or anything about my Grand Father I would love to hear from you
 
Date: 5/20/08                 REQUEST #4609
Name: Dan Reagan
E-mail: danreagan1@yahoo.com

Subject: Howard Van Stedum
Comments: Trying to find more about family member, Howard Van Stedum, Service # 36773148, 15th Infantry Regiment, KIA 9-oct-1944, buried in Epinal, France.
 
Date: May 20, 2008            REQUEST #4608
Name: Lynn Lode
Address: 19313 Weber Court
City, State, ZIP: Mokena, IL 60448
E-mail: lynnlode@sbcglobal.net

Subject: My Dad

Comments: I am looking for information from anyone regarding my father's years of service. His name is Robert E L Kight, DOB: 01/23/0920. Since my Father's death in 2003, my Mother has found some service papers that say he served from 1942 to 1945 in the European theatre in the 3rd division. That's all I know, so any additional information would be appreciated.
 
Date: 5/19/2008              REQUEST #4607
Name: Sarah Dedrick
Address: 4121 kirkbride drive
City, State, ZIP: danvers ma 01923
E-mail: sdedrick12@gmail

Subject: Frank Cotoia

Comments: I am trying to see if i can find any information about my grandfather Frank Cotoia, a member of the 3rd Infantry Division, 15th regiment, 2nd battalion, E company. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks, Sarah.
 

Date: May 16, 2008             REQUEST #4606
Name: Charles King Jr
Email drawus@gmail.com

Subject: Any info on my father, Charles King from Atlanta

Comments: Dad fought with 760th tank battalion, company B in Italy. He was a tank commander. He went in the toe of Italy, and fought the Germans all the way to Rome from 1941 to 1944. I would love to find any information, and or photos of the unit. I live in Dallas Texas, and can be reached by 214-663-2813, 972-661-1477, or 678-469-7906. My email is drawus@gmail.com
Thanks, Charles King Jr

 

 

 
Date: 13 May 2008            REQUEST #4605
Name: Brian Parkinson
Email: parkwb@winco.net
 
Subject: WW1 Inquiry

How do I get the records from WW1 for the 76th Field Artillery? (was there only one 76th in all the Divisions/Corps?) My Grandfather Elmer Peine served in France in one of the Batteries. Any idea where one would go to get his service record? His medals were stolen in a burglary of my Uncle John's house years ago, do you know where duplicated can be acquired?
Brian Parkinson
GGGreat Grandfather Thomas Parkinson Rev War,
GFather Elmer J Peine WW1
Father Robert Parkinson WW2 1st Marine Division,
Uncle Everette Parkinson
 
Date: May 12, 2008              REQUEST #4604
Name: Victoria Gutierrez
Address: 519 north brazil
City, State, ZIP: falfurrias, texas, 78355
Telephone: 361-522-2650
E-mail: the.vampire.girl@hotmail.com

Subject: amando gutierrez

Comments: i would like to find out what my grandfather Amando Gutierrez did in World War 2.
 
Date: May 12, 2008             REQUEST #4603
Name: katherine yvenat
E-mail: kathyyv@cegetel.net

Subject: find a soldier

Comments: Could you please give me any information about a Pfc. Walter B Fullbright (34258529) hq. sg 55nd jc wing APO 133 who fought in Brittany during ww2. I live in Brittany France and have an envelop with his name and rank. I want to know if he is still alive or where he is from. Maybe you can tell me where I can find this information Maybe he or his family would like to know that the French people still honor them to this day and they have commerations on the 8th of may, the 6th of June and the 11th of November to honor all of them.
 
Date: May 11, 2008         REQUEST #4602
Name: Patty Stucker
Address: 608 W Pine
City, State, ZIP: Robinson, IL 62454
Telephone: 618-544-8217
E-mail: patriciastucker@yahoo.com

Subject: Lt. Dean A Stevens

Comments: I am looking for information and pictures about Lt. Dean A Stevens. He served in the 397th 97th 1st Battalion Company A. He was in the Battle for the Ruhr Pocket and later served in Japan as a Provost Marshall. He remembers a Sgt Jones from when he served. He was also stationed at Camp Swift, TX as well as in Louisiana and California. I would appreciate any information you could give me.
Patty Stucker
 
Date: May 11, 2008            REQUEST #4601
Name: Derrill Cape Jr.
E-mail: taurus928@hotmail.com

Subject: Verner Derrill Cape

Comments: I am looking for any information on Verner Derrill Cape, my grandfather. He was in the 30th infantry company,3rd infantry division. He died 10 October 1944 somewhere in Europe. This is on his headstone and is the only information I have. I was always told he went AWOL during basic training because he was homesick. He came come, got my grandmother pregnant and returned willingly back to camp. He never saw my father, but knew he had a one year old son when he was killed. He was from Walhalla,SC. If you knew him or anything about his unit, or can guide me to any information about him or his unit, It would be greatly appreciated as I am new to this.
Thank you for your help,
Derrill Cape
 
Date: 11 May 2006          REQUEST #4600
Name: Jack Riley
Address: 6281 South Lima Road
E-mail: jackri2139@hotmail.com

Subject: John H. Riley 32 213 745

Comments: My father (John H Riley of Hoosick Falls NY) (SN 32213745) never spoke of his time serving during the war. He passed away in Nov 2006. The only official records remaining (because of the fire at the National Archives in 1973) are his discharge papers which indicate that he was part of the 62nd Armored Inf Battalion. Cleaning out some of his file cabinets we found a campagine map from the 80th Division that apparently some part of his Battalion (I am assuming this because I can not find any records of the 62nd Battalion being attached to the 80th Division) was attached in Jan 1945. On the map he had written comments on
areas where he had been. He crossed from Mainz to Wiesbaden with the note on his map of "Easy Crossing Don't Know Why?", April 1-3, involved in the battle of Kassel ("Kind of a tough place to take"), Erfurt on the 12th, and Weimar, Jena, and Gera on the 14th, relieved, 21 April, it moved to Nürnberg ("Guarded a cheese and butter factory. Good day!

.") for occupation duty and on 28 April, to Regensburg. Looking thru the papers I received from the National Archives I found the following information.
1) the Honorable Discharge Certificate states that my father was in the 62nd Armored Infantry Battalion
2) The Enlisted Record and Report of Separation states in block 10 Heavy Mortar Crewman 607, block 11 "Combat Inf Badge GO #9 HQ 318 INF 7 FEb
45", block 12 lists "Ardennes, Central Europe, Rhineland, Sicily, Southern France", Block 13 lists "European-African-Middle Eastern Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart GO #139, HQ 80th Inf Div 28 May 45", and block 16 shows arrival in MTO 11 May 43, ETO 19 Sep 44.

According to the 14th Armorded my father was not in thier roster and may have been assigned to the 62nd in order to return to the states. I believe he was assigned to the 80th after recovering from wounds suffered at the Battle of the Bulge.
Does he exist in any rosters in the 3rd Division???
 
Date: May 11, 2008               REQUEST #4599
Name: Ashley
Address: 310 Wood St
City, State, ZIP: Hopkinton, MA. 01748
Telephone: 508-269-9452
E-mail: abagley@student.stonehill.edu

Subject: William J. Casey - Korean War

Comments: Hi, I am looking for any information at all on my grandfather, William (Bill) John Casey, from Watertown, Massachusetts. He served in the Korean War during `952 (not sure exactly how long). He died recently, just this last October, and because he would never speak about the war while he was alive, we really don't know anything about it. Most importantly, we found a document saying that he was awarded a medal after the war, but he never told a soul about it, and the medal is nowhere here. I found some pictures and papers from Japan and Korea that he had saved, and was able to piece some things together. I know that he fought on a hill (it says "334") for 41 days during April and May 1952...but I googled it and could not find any info on the battle. I know he went to camp in Texas and New Orleans before being shipped out in late 1951; he was about 23 years old. I would love to know anything about his time there, that fight on the hill, or what he got the medal for...if anyone recognizes the name or happens to know, please let me know! It would mean so much to my grandmother.
 
Date: May 10, 2008              REQUEST #4598
Name: Catherine Chesnard
Email: blueh20s@candw.ky

Subject: Photos of Joseph Musumeci

Comments: I am trying to find a photo for a dear friend of mine. He said he was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division that was sent to Germany in 1958. He was in Bamberg. He also said that he was a photographer as well as having other duties. His name Joseph Musumeci. I would love to be able to get a photo of him somehow if one even exists or a group photo. Perhaps you can help. I thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Catherine Chesnard
 
Date: may 9, 2008            REQUEST #4597
Name: richard wiltamuth
Address: 119 burt ave.
City, State, ZIP: northport ny 11768
Telephone: 631-261-8731
E-mail: dwiltam@gmail.com


Subject: army digest article on marne division

Comments: i was co-author, along with richard j. rescigno, of an article that appeared in the august 1970 issue of army digest entitled "alert!---that's the watchword of the marne division today." at the time, we were editors of frontline, the division weekly newspaper, and based in wuerzburg, west germany. i would like to get a copy of the article and wonder how to go about that. the article is listed in several online references, but cannot find archives of the army digest. any assistance you could provide would be most appreciated.
sincerely,
richard wiltamuth
 
Date: 08 May 2008          REQUEST #4596
Name: Jack Riley
E-mail: jackri2139@hotmail.com

Subject: John H. Riley

Comments: My father (John H Riley of Hoosick Falls NY) never spoke of his time serving during the war. He passed away in Nov 2006. The only official records remaining (because of the fire at the National Archives in 1972) are his discharge papers which indicate that he was part of the 62nd Armored Field Artillary Battalion. Cleaning out some of his file cabinets we found a campaign map from the 80th Division that apparently some part of his Battalion (I am assuming this because I can not find any records of the 62nd Battalion being attached to the 80th Division) was attached in Jan 1945. On the map he had written comments on areas where he had been> He crossed from Mainz to Wiesbaden with the note on his map of "Easy Crossing Don't Know Why?", April 1-3, involved in the battle of Kassel ("Kind of a tough place to take"), Erfurt on the 12th, and Weimar, Jena, and Gera on the 14th, relieved, 21 April, it moved to Nürnberg ("Guarded a cheese and butter factory. Good day.")! for occupation duty and on 28 April, to Regensburg.
Does anyone have any records that they would be willing to share?
 
Date: MAY 8, 2008         REQUEST #4595
Name: EMIL T MCBRIDE
City, State, ZIP: DAVIE FL 33314
E-mail: EMIL.MCBRIDE@US.ARMY.MIL

Subject: 1sgt ROGER W LOWE & SGT MC ILMURRAY

Comments: ANY ONE KNOW THE WHEREABOUTS OF THESE 2 MARNEMEN FROM 2/39TH ARTY AND WEST BY GOD VIRGINIA. MC ILMURRAY WAS INTO RACING TROTTERS IN WVA, LAST I HEARD.
 
Date: May 6, 2008            REQUEST #4594
Name: Charles Bottieri
E-mail: charles,bottieri@yahoo.com

Subject: 3rd Div., 15th Infantry, Company D

Comments: Looking for information regarding 3rd Div., 15th Infantry, Company D. My late Father, Ernest Bottieri was a Staff Sergeant in this troop in years, 1944-1945. He was a heavy mortar crewman and machine gunner. Battles and Campaigns: Rome Arno, Rhineland, Central Europe.
 
Date: May 5, 2008             REQUEST #4593
Name: dennis jon schneberger
E-mail: snubber123@hotmail.com

Subject: my dads unit

Comments: im trying to find my dads military story but don't even know what unit he was in. i know he was in the army , fought in the battle of the bulge and fired a 105mm howitzer. he was born in enid okla. 12-24-1914. he was in the national guard before the war.
 
Date: May 5, 2008           REQUEST #4592
Name: Isaac Lee, Jr
City, State, ZIP: Monroeville, AL
E-mail: josephlmsr@comcast.net

Subject: Killed in the Korean War in 1951

Comments: Buried at Arlington Cemetery
 
Date: May 4, 2008          REQUEST #4591
Name: JIM MC NEILL
E-mail: JIMSSHED@VERIZON.NET

Subject: HINDENBURG ,WURZBURG ,GERMANY 1961 - 64 B CO.

Comments: I AM TRYING TO LOCATE ,ANYONE WHO WAS IN MY COMPANY, B CO 123 SIGNAL BN 3RD ID ,I WAS A GENERATOR MECHANIC IF YOU REMEMBER ,ME ,OR SOME OF MY FRIENDS .  LEONARD KELLY, LARRY LIND, PETER BROCKIE, IRWIN MILLER,RONALD PHINEX, LT.PIERCY WAS CO . PLEASE CONTACT ME I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU .MAYBE YOU'LL REMEMBER THE FIRST SGT. SAYING " IT BEHOOVES ME TO TELL YOU THIS " WELL ANYWAY THAT WAS ALONG TIME AGO .
 
Date: May 4, 2008         REQUEST #4590
Name: dennis carroll
E-mail: dennis.carroll2@us.army.mil

Subject: First Sergeant David M. Carroll Sr.

Comments: my father was a 1stSG 7th Regiment H? Co. Wounded 15 March 1945, earned Silver Star, Bronze Star & Purple Heart. Any information would be appreciated.
 
Date: May 3, 2008             REQUEST #4589
Name: Ray S Horner
Telephone: 225-485-7316
E-mail: rayhorner2004@yahoo.com

Subject: Information on Company D 746 Tank Battalion WWII

Comments: The 746 was a Bastard Bn and served with numerous Divisions. My father was a tank commander in the light tank co. D. He passed away in 1993 and i am trying to get any information i can about his unit. SGT Ramie A Horner. I served with the 3rd Div in Germany in 1969 . I was with the 41st FA in Bad Kissingen . I left there in 1970 to go to Viet Nam. I would appreciate any help in this matter. Thanks
 
Date: May 2, 2008              REQUEST #4588
Name: Gordon Blyseth
Email: gordon@blyseth.net

Subject: WWII personnel of Company A, 3rd Med still living?

My father is interested in knowing of any individuals that served in Company A, 3rd Med. during WWII that are still alive.
His info:
Lloyd W. Blyseth
8641 Wentworth Ave. S., Apt 132
Bloomington, MN 55420
952-881-4640
My info:
Gordon Blyseth
14 Warwick Way SE
Rome, GA 30161
706-676-5024
 
Date: 5-1-08                  REQUEST #4587
Name: Corey David
E-mail: coreydavid@suddenlink.net

Subject: I need information

Comments: Hi my names Corey I need help acquiring information on my great grandpa Edward David. Edward David landed on Normandy beach on the first wave, when the second wave landed him and three other men were the only one s left. but that's all the info I got on have on him besides his discharge papers and gear. If anybody has information please.... please tell me so I can write my book in his honor.
 
Date: May 1, 2008              REQUEST #4586
Name: LaSonda Kagarise
Address: 4581 Southern Pl
City, State, ZIP: Pace, FL 32571
Telephone: 850-512-2652
FAX: 850-476-1316
E-mail: lasonda2@yahoo.com

Subject: Battle of the Bulge Reunions

Comments: Hi everyone. I need some help. I am looking to see if there are any reunions in or near Florida for the Battle of the Bulge. My Dad Taylor Kilgore, is looking for a reunion to go to. If anyone can help I would appreciate it.
Thank You, LaSonda.
 
Date: May 1, 2008            REQUEST #4585
Name: H. Robbins
E-mail: hrobbins@fieldmuseum.org

Subject: Col. Alexander of the 3rd Infantry--1875

Comments: Hi, I am trying to find out information about a Col. Alexander who served
in the 3rd Infantry in New Mexico in around 1875. He died before 1891.
Thanks
h. robbins
 
Date: 01 May 2008          REQUEST #4584
Name: C Beckley
E-mail: cbeck46@aol.com

Subject: 10th Field Artillery Organization in WWI

Comments: Sir:
My grandfather was a corporal in Battery "C" of the 10th F.A. in WWI. His service papers indicate he was, at one time, assigned to the Caisson Corps. I have some knowledge of FA organization in WWI but I am unfamiliar with this designation. Can you help me out or refer me to someone who might?
Thanks,
C Beckley
 

 

 

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