Personal Search and Notices

Date: July 31, 2008 REQUEST #4687
Name: Harvey Tumis
Address: 9211 Shawnee Trail
City, State, ZIP: Brentwood Tn. 37027
Telephone: 615-377-6988
E-mail: htumis@msn.com

Subject: Records of Frank Tumis

Comments: I am putting together a family history. I need any and all military history of my uncle Frank Tumis. I only know he was in the Third Infantry Division in WWII. I would appreciate his arrival date in Europe and departure date.

Stateside Training areas
Rank
Decorations
Units he served in
Duties and assignments.

Thank You
Harvey Tumis

Date: 7/30/2008 REQUEST #4686
Name: Alan Kilburg
Address: 6024 Promenade Ct
City, State, ZIP: Bradenton,FL 34203
Telephone: 941-751-1562
E-mail: alankil2@aol.com

Subject: John Kobernick

Comments: I'm trying to find out any information about my uncle, John Kobernick, who served with the 3rd ID from North Africa to France in WWII.
Thank you

Date: July 29, 2008 REQUEST #4685
Name: Steve Klima
Address: PO Box 484
City, State, ZIP: Smiths, AL 36877
Telephone: 334-319-0161
E-mail: steve_klima@yahoo.com

Subject: research on name and possible partial serial #
Comments: Hi, I am currently trying to do some research on a piece in my collection. I have a 3rd ID marked WW2 helmet marked to a last name Moore and a laundry # which I hope is the last 4 of his serial #. It is marked M4903. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time and consideration.
Best Regards,
Steve Klima

Date: July 28th, 2008 REQUEST #4684
Name: Larry Worthey
E-mail: lworthey@charter.net

Subject: Was our family supposed to receive a DEATH BENEFIT for my uncle, Killed in Action D-DAY+7 invasion as I was told??? If so, what should we do to receive it at this late date?

Date: July 28, 2008 REQUEST #4683
Name: J. Bruce Bryant
Email: brucebeeee@yahoo.com

Subject: Miguel "Chico" Santiago

Comments: Hello Gentlemen,
I am attorney searching for an heir named Miguel "Chico" Santiago. His nickname was Chico. He was enlisted in the Army and stationed at Harvey Barracks in Germany between 1959 - 1960. He's originally from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The information I have indicated he was born between 1938 and 1942 (reliability is questionable). Any information you can share with regard to Mr. Santiago will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance, I remain,
Sincerely,
J. Bruce Bryant
Attorney at Law

Date: July 28, 2008 REQUEST #4682
Name: Gregory Cawthron
Email: gcawthron@sbcglobal.net

Subject: 2/64 Armor - 1970-72
Comments: Does anyone have any pictures of people from 2/64 Armor Division stationed at Conn Barracks during 1970 to 1972. Schwienfurt Germany
Greg Cawthron

Date: July 26, 2008 REQUEST #4681
Name: (Miss) Carol Gould
Location: London, England
Email: carbeth@go53.freeserve.co.uk

Subject: How do i search?
Comments: I am searching for male and female soldiers who served with my late mother Cpl Katherine Karash; she was a WAC based at Camp Pickett and at Fort Washington, MD from 1943-45. Also anyone who knew my late aunt, Cpl Betty Karash, who was sent to Japan with the Army of Occupation. I'm writing a book about them and need to find anyone still alive who knew them. May I write in to one of your blogs about this, with a photo attachment?
Regards,
(Miss) Carol Gould
London, England

Date: 7-25-08 REQUEST #4680
Name: jerry l orick
Address: 511 n main st.
City, State, ZIP: celina ohio
Telephone: 419-586-2943
E-mail: mcblue2@verizon.net

Subject: dennis mcnally 58th ord co korea 1968

Comments: dennis mcnally and i served together in korea 58th ord co korea 1968. mcnally ets from korea. would like to locate him.

Date: 7-24-08 REQUEST #4679
Date: July 24, 2008
Name: Steve Ritenour
Address: 1309 New Lebanon Rd
City, State, ZIP: Carlton Pa 16311
Telephone: 814-425-7331
E-mail: Ritx@alltel.net

Subject: Thomas M Ritenour

Comments: Looking for military records for Thomas M Ritenour. Born 1899? Died 11-4-1918. Served in the 7th Inf as a Pvt, 3rd Division, From Pennsylvania. Buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
Thank You.

Date: July 24, 2008 REQUEST #4678
Name: Richard E. Ecker, Ph.D.
City, State, Zip: Downers Grove, IL
Email: Deckerinwa@aol.com

Subject: Helping veterans help veteran

Sirs,
As a combat veteran of an earlier war...as a citizen concerned about the social consequences of mounting number of veterans returning from the Middle East with unresolved emotional issues...and as a scientist and educator with professional interests in helping people deal with the emotional fallout from traumatic life events, I have put together a proposal for an effort to help these veterans readjust to a culture without violence. This effort requires the volunteer input from veterans with experience as trainers in the military. I have outlined the proposal in the following short web presentation: www.members.aol.com/esurviv .
This is an ambitious proposal, but the need is substantial and the consequences of doing nothing are potentially devastating. So, I am soliciting your input in any way that you feel might be useful.
Thanks.
Richard E. Ecker, Ph.D.
Downers Grove, IL

Date: July 20, 2008 REQUEST #4677
Name: charles r. dales
E-mail: groupper1@yahoo.com

Comments: im trying to locate anyone that served in 1962 in the signal school at ft, gordon ga. with me i fell off a pole and got hurt but cant find any medical records to verify this but if i can find any of the guys that were there and remember it i may be able to get some help from the v.a. thanks charles r. dales the mo. of school was from july to sept and then a lot of us went korea contact me via e-mail

Date: 07 / 20 / 08 REQUEST #4676
Name: SAVITZ , HAROLD D
Address: 1019 DEERFIELD PLACE
City, State, ZIP: HIGHLAND PARK , IL 60035
Telephone: 847 432 0124
E-mail: hsavitz@juno.com

Subject: comrade with whom I completed basic training at Camp Wheeler , GA Aug.1944.

Comments: Leonard A Petersen , # 36 904 880 , he was drafted from 1720 Melrose Ave - Waukegan , ILL

Date: July 17, 2008 REQUEST #4675
Name: Sandra K. Cornelius
Address: 87 Autumnwood Drive
City, State, ZIP: Rockton, IL 61072
Telephone: 815-494-1048
E-mail: cardlady53@charter.net

Subject: My cousin Lieutenant Junior Grade Leadean Levis

Comments: I am looking for information on my cousin Lieutenant Junior Grade Leadean Levis know as "Lucky Lea". He was from Marshalltown, Iowa. He was on the USS Randolph. He was killed in an mid air crash April 21, 1945. It is listed also that he died May 22, 1946. He was a Navy Hell Cat. I don't know any information, as I was only 9 months old in 1945. All I have heard that he died in a plane crash in WWII. I have just finished my families genealogy and would like to include his story. Thank You, Sandy

Date July 16, 2008 REQUEST #4674
Name: George Gilliland
Email: george.gilliland@navy.mil

Looking for information

Sir / Ma'am,
I am in the process of doing a research paper for a US Military History class in college on CMOH recipient CPL Charles L. Gilliland and was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. I'm trying to find any information on the fighting your unit was involved in near Tongmang-ni, Korea were he earned his award.
George Gilliland

Date July 16, 2008 REQUEST #4673
Name: JennStrock
Email: JennStrock@aol.com

Subject: Verin south of Lyon 1944-45

I'm trying to locate the first American units to pass through the town of Verin south of Lyon France probably during Operation Dragoon. The reason for my request is a friend and her family, including her American step mother were in the town (her father was the mayor) at the time. Her step mother had made an American flag from scraps of sheet she'd hand sewn and flew the flag when they heard the first truck coming. The truck stopped, the troops joining them in their home, and the troops gave them coffee. Now elderly, my friend shared this story, showed us the flag and wondered who those wonderful troops were so many years ago. Can you help? Jenny Strock

Date: 7-16-2008 REQUEST #4672
Name: Peter A. Terrell
Telephone: 610-506-0922
E-mail: Pterr399@gmail.com

Subject: Father, Pvt. Henry Terrell K. Co. 7th Infantry Reg. 3rd. ID

Comments: anyone who knew my dad?

Date: July 15 2008 REQUEST #4671
Name: Florene Preston
E-mail: clowning27@hotmail.com

Subject: Conrad Preston

Comments: I am looking for info on my dad's WWII military (Army) service. Seems the records are burned. I know he was with the 5th Army 1st Armored Division, Co. B 33rd PREPL Battalion. There are other references in some personal note about the 6th Armored Infantry Regiment and the 14th Armored Infantry Battalion and the 100th Battalion at Anzio. He ws with Gen. Mark Clark. His best friend, Edward E. Miller, was killed. I am trying to find out if he was buried at Anzio also. Dad was in North Africa; Anzio Beachhead; and the Sicilian Campaign. I know he had a purple heart. One of his brothers thinks he had 3 silver stars, but the other thinks they were battle stars for the 3 major offensives. Dad wanted to forget the war, so buried all his war memories years before I remember seeing them.

Date: July 13 2008 REQUEST #4670
Name: D.R. Watson
Address: 5025 Newburg Rd
City, State, ZIP: Bancroft, MI 48414-9442
Telephone: 989-634-9276
E-mail: vetman02@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Pvt Albert L Watson

Comments: Albert was my brother who was wounded in France in the fall of 1944 and died in Percy Jones Hospital in Battlecreek, Mi. I believe he was wounded near Biarsville, France. I have failed in my attempts to discover where exactly he was wound and the circumstances. The War Department tells me his records were burned so have not been any hope at all of war information. I do know he was visited by Audie Murphy while in the hospital. Whether that was a courtesy call or a friendship meeting I have no idea. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It is my intention visit the site of his wounding.
Many many thanks for any response sent to me.
Donald R Watson

Date: 10 July 08 REQUEST #4669
Name: Sabrena Robinson
E-mail: trishhandmade@aol.com

Subject: Finding My Father

Comments: My Father's name was Ronald Gaines. He was stationed at 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. in 1966.
My Mother moved to Camden, New Jersey, where I was born , September 22, 1967. I am a Nurse, and have two wonderful boys. I have been looking for him for years, with no results. His home, was St Louis Missouri. Any information would be appreciated.
Thank you Sabrena Robinson

Date: 9 July 2009 REQUEST #4668
Name: Bill Effler
E-mail: beffler@amfin.com

Subject: LTC Harry Bristow

Comments: I served with the 3rd Infantry Division (Company C 3rd S&T) at Kitzingen Army Airfield (Kitzingen Germany) in 1969 and 1970. I am trying to locate LTC Harry Bristow who was the Airfield Commander during that period. Any information that you could provide will be appreciated.
Thanks,
Bill Effler (Sp 5)

Date: July 9, 2008 REQUEST #4667
Name: Mary Ashley
Address: 53210 Robinhood Dr
City, State, ZIP: Shelby Twp MI 48315
Email: wmashley@wideopenwest.com

Information on PVT Paul Lepisto, 30th Inf, 3ID, WWII

My uncle Paul Lepisto was assigned to the 30th Inf, 3ID in WWII. He is buried at Couville sur Mer in Normandy France, next to his cousin Tauno Lepisto (26 Inf, 1ID). Family history says that he was killed in the line of duty in the Italian Campaign on 12 Sep 1944 - but it doesn't make sense to me that he would be buried in France, if he was killed in Italy. I am interested in finding out some more about the time he spent in the service during WWII. Does the 3ID have any records about my Uncle Paul? Are any other vets that he may have served with alive who may be able to share some personal anecdotes?
Vr,
Mary Ashley

Here's some information that my Mom sent:
"Here's some information I gathered from news clippings for my brother Paul. His full name was Paul Arthur Lepisto. He was born on Nov. 11, 1918 in Wakefield, MI. He entered the Army in early 1940. He had joined the Michigan National Guard and it was ordered into Federal Service at Ypsilanti, MI. His preliminary training was in Louisiana and he was transferred to the Pacific Coast in California for Defense Patrol after the opening of the War with Japan. In March of 1944 he went to the European Theater of war and saw action in Italy. He was killed in the line of duty in the Italian campaign on Sept. 12, 1944. On his headstone it says Paul A. Lepisto, PVT. 30 INF 3 DIV."

Date: July 8th 2008 REQUEST #4666
Name: Tim Nahan
City, State, ZIP: Sartell, MN
Telephone: 320-309-8385
E-mail: timnahan@yahoo.com

Subject: Clyde O. Milton

Comments: I am looking for any information on Clyde O. Milton. I am the care taker of the cemetary where he is buried. His date of death is Feb.4 1944.
On his headstone reads:
Clyde O. Milton
Minnesota
7 infantry 3 division
His rank was T/Sgt. I've been caretaker there for many years and was always curious about this man and how and where he died. Any information or direction would be appreciated. Thank you.

Date: July 8th 2008 REQUEST #4665
Name: PASCAL Michel
City, State, ZIP: FRANCE
E-mail: michelmitchy@aol.com

Subject: Thomas J. LANDERS

Comments: Hello Marnemen,

I'm the president of the ROCK OF THE MARNE ASSOCIATION in FRANCE. Two weeks ago, Epinal US cemetery gave me a certificate of adoption about the grave of Thomas J. LANDERS. he's buried at EPINAL Cemetery.

He served with the 3rd Division in World War Two. he was in 15th Regiment, private, purple heart medal, ASN 32870626, he was from NY state. he was killed on Sept 29th 1944, in VOSGES area. I chose this date because Sept 29 is my saint's day.

Can you help me to find any information about this soldier? any body has the roster of the 15th Rgt?
What I would like to do is to find many information about him, maybe a picture? His family?

THANK YOU FOR HIM - MITCHY

Date: July 7, 2008 REQUEST #4664
Name: Gene Harmon
Email: hcove06@hotmail.com

Subject: 4th of July Parades

Hey fellow historians,

I was wondering if you could put me in contact with WWII re-enactors in my area of NW Georgia or to see if maybe even yourselves might be interested. I was very disappointed in the July 4th parade here in Cartersville this year. It needs more celebration of our nation's freedom - examples of its freedom and those who have helped preserve it.
I am kicking around ideas for next year to hand to the mayor and one major one would be re-enactors from several different eras of our history marching in the parade. I saw your unit was in possession of military vehicles also.

AND if you have contacts with regard to WWI, Rev War, and even more modern groups with Vietnam or Gulf War/Iraqi vets ?

Sincerely,
Lt Gene Harmon
2nd Bttn Georgia Sharpshooters, Co A
64th Illinois, Yates Sharpshooters, Co A
www.georgiasharpshooters.org

Date: 6 July 2008 REQUEST #4663
Name: Wharton Winstead
E-mail: ww@dubya2.com

Subject: William Joseph Merritt ASN: 34774140

Comments: I am attempting to find our more about the death in WW II of Mother’s brother. William Joseph Merritt
ASN:s/n 34774140
Company C, 30th Infantry Regiment
3rd Infantry Division

Reported death 23 January 1944

The family has always understood that he died in the invasion at Anzio. That fits; the Anzio assault started in the wee morning hours of Saturday, the 22nd. But a WW II history I’m reading talks about the 5th Army and the VI Corps, but I don’t find any mention of the 30th Infantry Regiment. Could you be of any assistance or provide some contacts with other survivors of Company C that would have been at Anzio? Thank you for any assistance that you might provide.

Date: July 6, 2008 REQUEST #4662
Name: Christine McEwen Howard
Email: _jjh@msn.com

Subject: Orville Scott McEwen

Comments: My father served in the Third Infantry Division military police. His Name is Orville Scott McEwen from Nyssa, Oregon. Dog Tag number 39303549 Do you have any records of his service and military awards. He was awarded a bronze star but as his daughter he chose not to account for what he did that earned him the bronze star. If you have knowledge of the event that resulted in him receiving the Bronze star and other awards please let me know.
Sincerely Christine McEwen Howard

Date: July 5, 2009 REQUEST #4661
Name: George White
Telephone: 769-798-3107
E-mail: crispycritter_65@hotmail.com

Subject: My grandfather Private George White

Date: July 5, 2009 REQUEST #4660
Name: syscom guy
Email: syscom3@yahoo.com

Subject: Casualties sustained by the 3rd in WW2.

Greetings. I am doing some research on the casualties sustained by the 3rd in WW2. Do you have any information on what the final count was casualties and how they broke down for wounded or killed? The only figures I have seen were for casualties sustained when it entered battle in France, and it was a 1947 compendium.
Thanks for any help you can give me!
Regards,
Syscom3

Date: 7/4/2008 REQUEST #4659
Name: Nathan Roberts
Address: 9450 N. 95th St. #201
City, State, ZIP: Scottsdale, AZ. 85258
Telephone: 602-717-8101
E-mail: nater7@cox.net

Subject: My grandfather Vernon E. Roberts

Comments: Greetings- My great grandfather was killed in Sicily during it's liberation in August of 1943. I have found his burial site, but I am unable to locate any wartime photos of him at all. I'm putting together a scrap book commemorating him and I was wondering what information or assistance I could get from you. His name was Vernon E. Roberts. He was a sergeant in the 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Please let me know, or point me to someplace that I can perhaps find a little more information, and maybe some photos. Thanks!!
Nathan Roberts

Date: July 4, 2008 REQUEST #4658
Name: Stacie d'Albenas
Address: 11025 SW 132nd Court #15-1
City, State, ZIP: FL
Telephone: 305-752-5672
FAX: 305-255-3746
E-mail: staciemich@aol.com

Subject: Lawrence W. Schneider

Comments: I am trying to find out information on my deceased grandfather. All I know is that he was a Military police officer in the Third Infantry during WWII and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. I never knew my grandfather well, and I am now trying to research my roots to have a better understanding of where I come from and the history of my family. His name was Lawrence W. Schneider. Any information would be very helpful.

Date: July 3, 2008 REQUEST #4657
Name: David Machnicki
Email: david.machnicki@sbcglobal.net

Subject: 3rd Infantry Division sleeve patch

Comments: Hello, I am seeking the regulations and changes in regulations that directed the design and changes in design (size, shape, color, materials, stitching) for the 3rd Infantry Division sleeve patch. I am attempting to trace and compile the modifications to the patch design from 1918 through present day. Any assistance and direction to the source of government regulations would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
David Machnicki
3rd Infantry Division 1971-1974

Webmaster's Note: On our 3ID History, Symbols & Traditions page http://www.warfoto.com/3rdsocietyHistory.htm we have a description of the 3ID Patch.

Date: 7/02/08 REQUEST #4656
Name: Duke Dukart
Address: 3280 Ashley Street
City, State, ZIP: Kingsport, Tennessee, 37664
Telephone: 423-378-6560
E-mail: dukart@chartertn.net

Subject: Lawrence Joseph Dukart

Comments: I would like to find out information on my father, Lawrence Joseph Dukart. He was in the 7th infantry regiment, 3rd Infantry Division of the third army. Thank You!

Date: July 1, 2008 REQUEST #4655
Name: Thomas Rogers
E-mail: f702thomasrogers@hotmail.com

Comments: Hello,
I was just wondering if you had some sort of list of officers of the 15th regiment during WWII. I am a collector and have acquired a large uniform grouping from an Infantry 2Lt of the 15th regiment who served with the regiment from Rome through the occupation period, and I'm desperately trying to figure out who he might have been. As it may help to narrow the field, he received the bronze star with "V" device. I greatly appreciate any help you can provide.

Date: July 1, 2008 REQUEST #4654
Name: Ashley Wheeler
Telephone: 1-919-223-0405
Email: awheeler@ci.goldsboro.nc.us

Subject: WWII Information - Dan Grady

Comments: I’ve been trying to do some research on my grandfather who was in WWII, His DD214 states that he was with the 3rd infantry regiment Co E I thought that it was supposed to list more than that, was wondering if this was the same group of guys that he might have served with. Trying to get replacement medals and all the information possible together and present it to him. He had lost all of this do to a fire at this parent’s house when he returned from the war. Also trying to do the same for his brother who was in the 9th infantry of WWII and was a Purple Heart Recipient. But back to my grandfather, his name is Dan Grady Serial number # 44 014 728. His entry date was Nov 14th of 1944 and discharged some time in August of 1946 .Was wondering if you could guide me in the right direction on finding some information. He has spoken of going to Fort Blanding Florida for basic and the going to New York and departing there on the Marine Devil and landing at La Hara France. He has stated that he was one of the replacements for the 106th infantry.
Thanks for the help,
Ashley Wheeler