Personal Search and Notices

Date: August 31, 2008 REQUEST #4723
Name: richard wiltamuth
Address: 119 burt ave.
City, State, ZIP: northport ny 11768
Telephone: 631-261-8731
E-mail: dwiltam@gmail.com

Subject: PIO office in Wuerzburg, West Germany

Comments: I am looking for several personnel who served in the division during the late 1960s and early 1970s in Wuerzburg. We are planning our first reunion. Most were in the public information and public affairs offices, although some were in headquarters company. Their names are Lt. Francis Pasquini of California, Wolfgang Krause of Minnesota, Kenneth Ainsley of Texas, Charles Hinman of California, Robert DeJong of California, Capt. James Sweet, Master Sgt. Robert Ramsey, Tom Suttlemyre of California, James Beckmeyer. All were specialists except where noted. Any information would be appreciated.

Date: August 29, 2008 REQUEST #4722
Name: Arthur Giles
Address: 9158 Deer Ave Box 9
City, State, ZIP: Margie Mn. 56658
E-mail: ag@northlc.com

Subject: All Info

Comments: I would like anything on Arthur Giles RA 16444515 3rd Div Korea-1952.
Thanks.
Arthur Giles

Date: 8/27/2008 REQUEST #4721
Name: Robert W. Galbraith
Address: 743 Norwegian Spruce Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Mars, PA 16046
Telephone: (412) 337-9279
E-mail: robwgalbraith@yahoo.com

Subject: Request for information - Robert Smawley

Comments: My great uncle, Robert Smawley, served in the 5th Army during the Italian Campaign in World War II. I know that he was also in Sicily in Patton’s 7th Army and in North Africa before that. We know little more as he passed away before these things became of interest to the family. Unfortunately, we have been informed that his service records perished in a fire in Missouri.
The 3rd Division is one of the few divisions he may have served in given the few Orders of Battle I have seen. Is there a roster available or the members of the various units within the Division that we could access to learn more information?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Webmaster's Note: I couldn't find Robert Smawley's name in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division, in WW2" in the roster section. He may have been assigned to another Division in the 5th Army.

Date: August 27, 2008 REQUEST #4720
Name: Jack G. Ritter
Address: W. Randolph St.
City, State, ZIP: Vandalia, IL
E-mail: capnjack1@sbcglobal.net

Subject: service records---Fred E. Ritter
Comments: My father, named above, served with the 3rd Infantry Division in France in 1918.
I'm interested in any further details that his service record may contain?
Thank You,
Jack G. Ritter

Date: Aug. 27, 2008 REQUEST #4719
Name: Bob Sumpter
Email: bobsumpter@verizon.net

Subject: 92nd Chemical Company

Comments: I was a member of the 92nd Chemical Company, originating as the 76th Chemical Detachment, Wurzburg, Germany. I was stationed there from the origination of the unit in 1978, until 1980. Could you please advise if the unit is still active, and if not, when were they disbanded?
Bob Sumpter

Date: 08/26/2008 REQUEST #4718
Name: walter kaminski
Address: 5807 wilena place
City, State, ZIP: sarasota, florida 34238
Telephone: 941 922 4225
E-mail: wk2736@aol.com

Subject: Unit and vessel landed on assault landing-southern france

Comments: on my last request (#4705) i need to find out the number of the LCI that was on the yellow beach on the second wave WITH THE 15TH REGIMENT ON THAT VESSEL WITH ME .HOW ABOUT HELPING ME ????

Date: August 24, 2008 REQUEST #4717
Name: Ken K Stout
E-mail: KenKStout@msn.com

Subject: Dalton H Pulsipher

Comments: I am looking for information about my uncle who served in the 3rd Infantry Division. He died September 22, 1944. I have seen his framed military photo in my grandmother's home my whole life and have heard the pain in her voice as she talked about him. My grandmother died in 1991, and I would like more information about Dalton and the battle he died in.

Date: 22Aug08 REQUEST #4716
Name: Stephen J. Wall, Jr.
Address: 99 Jackson Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Telephone: (516) 241-6219
E-mail: Steve42Lt@optonline.net

Subject: Fathers Records

Comments: My Father served with the 3rd in Italy, France and Germany during WW2.I'm am trying to locate military records from this period. Thanks for your help
Steve Wall

Date: Aug.21,2008 REQUEST #4715
Name: AnaLiza D. Rafols
Address: Blk.8lot41 REGENCY TOWN HOMES MALINTA DASMA.
City, State, ZIP: CAVITE PHILIPPINES
Telephone: 046 973 0473 ----09064589804
E-mail: analiza_013098@yahoo.com

Subject: finding my grand pa that I never see in my life

Comments: hello out there, my grand pa is a us army in 1944 of the ww2 in Leyte. his name is CHARLIE W. FOSTER service num.33633522, his mother name is MS. GEORGIA FOSTER and they live before in VIRGINIA. he meet my grand ma in Leyte and they had son name after him and that's my dad CHARLIE FOSTER JR. I don't know if there is out there knowing him, all I want to know if he is still alive and meet my relatives, cause my grand ma and my dad are already died and until now we don't know anything about my grandpa. we don't need anything but see them, just find the half of my life that i cant find. i had all the evidence that saying he is my grand pa.... I hope I can here from u out there... by the way in 1992 we had an in formation that they live in 283 w.150th st. New York USA... I hope it can help....

Date: Aug.21,2008 REQUEST #4714
Name: Bob Horton
Address: 1750 Highbrook St.
City, State, ZIP: Yorktown Heights N.Y.
Telephone: 914 962-4813
E-mail: remack@optonline.net

Subject: A Co. 7th Inf. Regt. 3rd Div 1953-1954

Comments: I would love to hear from anyone who served in A CO.

Date: 8/20/08 REQUEST #4713
Name: Jamie Corwin
Address: 11024 Montgomery NE #128
City, State, ZIP: Albuquerque NM 87111
FAX: 505 797-4127
E-mail: jmcorwin@mac.com

Subject: looking for relative in China with 15th regiment during 1924-26

Comments: Hello-
We are trying to identify a relative who served in the 15th Regiment in China during 1924-26, possibly longer. We have pictures showing him at the Summer Palace, at Shanhaiguan Pass in Qunhuangdao City in 1924, in Nau-Ta-Gau (?) in July 1926. He was also in Peking area. My husbands grandfather told him this relative (a cousin of Grandpa's) was a quartermaster under Pershing in Mexico before he was in China. He was Jewish and from the NY area, probably NYC area.
If anyone has any info, ideas please email me.
Thank you!
Jamie Corwin

Date: August 19, 2008 REQUEST #4712
Name: Robert C. Stone
City, State, ZIP: Brownsville, Tx 78520
Telephone: 956-541-7735
E-mail: juniata42@sbcglobal.net

Subject: 204th Med Bn
Comments: Anybody of the 204th Med Bn 3rd Div from Sand Hill, Ft. Benning circa 1954 still alive? Remember the song "We're a bunch of Bastards"?
Bob Stone.

Date: 08/18/08 REQUEST #4711
Name: Michael Beaumont
E-mail: mdbeaumont@att.net

Subject: Information about Raymond Boyd Pitkin

Comments: I am currently putting together information about a family member, Raymond Boyd Pitkin. I have contacted NPRC for his service records. He joined the U.S. Army during April of 1939 in a 'Modern Minuteman' program. He was stationed in Hawaii prior to World War II. It is my understanding he served with the 3rd Infantry Division during at least seven Campaigns (Europe-African-Middle Eastern). He had the seal of the U. S. Army tattooed to his right arm. He had a brother, Charles, who served in the U. S. Navy (Pacific, KIA)

I would like to contact someone who might have known or served with him.
Thank You

Date: 8/18/08 REQUEST #4710
Name: Kyle Nappi
Address: 1890 Warren Rd.
City, State, Zip: Ostrander, OH 43061 USA
Phone Number: 740-363-8095
E-mail: knap607@yahoo.com

Subject: Teen Remembering Veteran's Stories

Hello. My name is Kyle Nappi. I am 18 years old and I live in Ostrander, Ohio ( USA ). I was wondering if you could do me a favor.

I have a big interest in history, specifically WWII. I collect military medals, patches, badges, insignia, field gear, and a very unique thing, veteran autographs. I have a collection of autographs from military veterans who served during WWI, WWII, Korea , Vietnam , Gulf War, and the present war in Iraq .

I have been interested in history for over 6 years now, and I have collected the autographs and stories from nearly 1,600 veterans in 20 countries. The oldest veteran is currently 112 years old and the youngest enlisted at age 14. I have autographs from Pearl Harbor survivors, D-Day veterans, airman, POWs, USS Indianapolis survivors, Holocaust survivors, and even German soldiers!

Back in June (of 2007), I was interviewed by PBS, to talk about my collection for an interview that was to be shown online (YouTube). After that, I was interviewed for "The Columbus World War II Roadshow." They mentioned that it was to come on (in Central-Ohio) before some of the episodes of Ken Burns’ "The War." You can find this interview on YouTube under "Kyle Nappi."

I was recently interviewed by the American Legion for an article that will appear in their August magazine. Here is an internet link to the online article (different than the magazine article, which will appear in August)
http://www.legion.org/whatsnew/publications/newsletter/story?id=635

There have been several other people have taken the time to post my request online and in newspapers. There are too many for me to list, but if you go to Google or Yahoo and search "Kyle Nappi" you can find most of them.

Recently, I also had the privilege of going to Washington, D.C. during the early part of March. I was invited to the Pentagon for a Ceremony honoring WWI veterans. I was able to meet with the last American WWI veteran, Frank Buckles.

My main purpose for writing it to share with you that there are people from my generation who do remember the past and the sacrifices that were made for our great country. I would greatly appreciate it if you could pass the word around that there are people who remember, along with the information about my collection. If any veterans would like to help with my collection, feel free to contact me. Thank you very much for your time.

Sincerely,
Kyle Nappi

Date: 8/16-2008 REQUEST #4709
Name: Wayne Lutz
City, State, ZIP: Philadelphia
E-mail: lutzkicksass@gmail.com

Subject: Three Cross Hill, Aschaffenburg

Comments: I am searching for the true history of "Three Cross Hill" in Aschaffenburg, Germany. Anyone who was stationed there in the Cold-War era knows the hill, with three large wooden crosses looking down on the castle across the Main river. I have vague memories of the story but there is nothing on the web, other than one photo on this site.

Date: 08/14/08 REQUEST #4708
Name: carola Gitto formerly Carola Kniesche
Telephone: 305-388-6453
E-mail: greggcoco@yahoo.com

Subject: finding my father

Comments: I am searching for my father. My mother told me his name is Richard Smith. He was stationed in Berlin, Germany in 1962. She did not have much information since she was only 16. She believed he was from Greenbush Minnesota

August 14, 2008 REQUEST #4707
Name: Sue (Underwood) Mergler
Tel: 703-941-1928
Email: grem1968@aol.com

Subject: Request for Assistance

Comments: Hi, I need some assistance/advise. My father, Cecil Underwood, Jr, passed away on 5 Jun 2008. We are trying to find a display case for his flag and want to place a small plaque on it. I want to insure that we list his military information correctly. This is the info from his discharge paper and how I "think" it should appear on the plaque.

S/SGT Cecil Underwood, Jr.
Rifleman,
Co I, 7th Inf Regt
3rd Inf Div
US Army
16 Oct 1943 - 4 Jul 1945

Are the abbreviation correct as stated. Can this appear in a single line (Co I, 7th Inf Regt, 3rd Inf Div, US Army)? Also do you have any suggestions as to where we can find a nice wooden display case?
Thanks, Sue (Underwood) Mergler

Date: August 14, 2008 REQUEST #4706
Name: Muriel GOMEZ
Email: gomez.stef@wanadoo.fr

Subject: Sgt. John Mc Ginley
Comments: Hello,I'm French and I'm looking for information about Sgt (?) John Mc Ginley. He was my grand father. I've found on NARA website a soldier named John Mc Ginley (fod) with the matricule number 131 56087. Please could you tell me if this soldier was one of 3rd DIUS who came in southern France during the WWII. It's very difficult for me to get information from France. Thanks for helping me.
Muriel GOMEZ

Date: Aug. 13, 2008 REQUEST #4705
Name: Walt Kaminski
Email: wk2736@aol.com

Location: Sarasota Florida
Tel: 941 922 4225
Subject: Landing Assault in Southern France

Would like to find out the unit and the ship on the landing assault in 08/14/1944 on yellow beach on the second wave .I think at 8.02 AM. The landing was on a LCI that time.

Date: August 13, 2008 REQUEST #4704
Name: Kristina Kurtz
Email: kmkurtz@comcast.net

Subject: Donald Bell Search
Hi There!
I know I am taking a stab in the dark. . . . but I came across this awesome picture that was in my grandmothers possession (she has passed on) and I do not know where it came from, or whose it was. It is the perfect picture of this man, kneeling down with his uniform on, with the inscription on the back "Anzio Beachhead" 1945, to a good pal, Don Bell. I am a history buff, and do a bit of genealogy as a hobby, but no one in my family, that I am aware of, was there. The picture is in perfect condition, so to me it doesn't seem like it would have been carried around in a helmet or such. This picture is 3 x 5 and is definitely worth framing, but more importantly, I would like to find out about this man, whose picture is very inspirational. I know nothing of him, except the name on the back. Can you point me in the right direction in trying to find out something about him?
Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

Kristina Kurtz
Hi There: Just wanted to update you, as I gave you the inscription on memory. It actually says:
"Anzio Beachhead Italy 1944" To a darn good steadfast pal. Yours ever. Don Bell.
Thanks again!
Kristina

Date: August 13 2008 REQUEST #4703
Name: Lillian Jones
Address: 8630 darnell ave.
City, State, ZIP: cincinnati ohio 45236
Telephone: 513-985-9552
E-mail: lilljo49@yahoo.com

Subject: pictures of my great grandfather

Comments: Hello, I'm looking for any photos of my great grandfather, Hargis Thacker, born Jul 26 1917, and died Sept 29 1970. He was in Ky PFC Co L 11 Inf. , WWII.
Thank You for your help in this matter.
Lillian Jones

Date: August 12, 2008 REQUEST #4702
Name: Brenda Cassell Taliaferro
Address: 1810 W. Birch Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Duncan, Ok. 73533-2621
E-mail: zadocministry@yahoo.com

Subject: Cpl. Joseph Millard Cassell (Pat) 1404 7192

Comments: My Uncle was killed either in Anzio or North Africa in a tank May 29th, 1944. I thought you might have some information on someone who might have known him. His name and serial number is above. His letter said 3rd Co.

Date: 8/11/2008 REQUEST #4701
Name: ANNETTE MOORE
Address: 14926 HILLSIDE DRIVE
City, State, ZIP: OCEAN SPRINGS MS. 39565
Telephone: 2280217-5298
E-mail: missgirl63@yahoo.com

Subject: Robert (Bobby Ray Allen)

Comments: Hello, Im not sure if this is where I need to be or not. First off, my name is Annette Moore, My Father, Retired S.FC. Howard Ladnier, was stationed in Kitzigen Germany 1978-79. I am looking for a fellow soldier whom was close to my father , his name is Robert or Bobby Ray Allen. He was in the same platoon as my father if i remember correctly, i was only 14. My father speaks fondly of him and is having a birthday on Dec. 5th , 08. He is not in very good health and I am trying to find this gentlemen as a surprise for him. I knew him as Bobby Allen, he was from Brunswick Georgia. I am guessing his age would be some where between 52 and 57. If you can help me or give me a address, It would make my dads birthday very special. Thank you for taking the time to read this.......

Date: Aug.11, 2008 REQUEST #4700
Name: richard trinkle
E-mail: arlener2008@verizon.net

Subject: discharge or dd214

Date: Aug. 11, 2008 REQUEST #4699
Name: Brieuc Cudennec
email: patrice.cudennec@yahoo.fr

Subject: WW2
Comments: Sir, my name is Brieuc Cudennec, I am twenty four years old and I am a French historian.
Like many countries, France and the United States have suffered because of the war. I have learned a lot about this period with my studies in France and in Ireland and I am still very interested of al the points of history during the Second World War. But I do like to go on my studies and want to be very specialized. I would like to correspond with persons who knew well the war and may be who was a soldier in that time. I would like to have with these people a correspondence for speaking and writing about these memories.
BEST REGARDS
BRIEUC CUDENNEC

Date: August 9, 2008 REQUEST #4698
Name: Chris Pulley
Address: 212 Limestone Dr
City, State, ZIP: Saint Charles, MO 63304
Telephone: 636-477-8596
E-mail: nerdnnurse@juno.com

Subject: Finding a soldier

Comments: I am attempting to obtain information on A Harry P Coons of the 6th Engineering division, stationed @ Camp Pike, AR during the 1920 census. This is for my mother who is the daughter of Mr Coons. Please direct me how to find this information. I think he also spent time in Leavenworth for Larceny, after that.
Thank you.
Chris Pulley

Date: 8/8/08 REQUEST #4697
Name: SANFORD SIEGEL
Address: 1002 SUGAR MOUNTAIN CT
City, State, ZIP: SUGAR LAND TEXAS 77478
Telephone: 832 526 2152
E-mail: SHS1002@A0L.COM

Subject: General Patton's Funeral

Comments: I am trying to find out the name of the person or persons who played TAPS at General Patton's funeral in Germany. The reason for this is that I am associated with a group of folks who build homes for our troops coming back from Iraq. We were contacted by two guys who said they played the bugle at the Generals funeral and want to play at one of our fundraisers. I am highly suspect of this. Thanks for your help.
S Siegel
832 526 2152
shs1002@aol.com

Date: 8.8.2008 REQUEST #4696
Name: Dillon
Address: currently germany
E-mail: birgitdillon@web.de

Subject: Michael Richardson

Comments: I am looking for Mike Richardson who was stationed at Nellingen Barracks from approx. 88 til 94. I was taking care of his daughter while he was deployed to Iraq 1990- 1991 at the time he was SFC - I would like to know about his whereabouts.
thanks !

Date: August 7,2008 REQUEST #4695
Name: Mary Glider
E-mail: rmglider@verizon.net

Subject: PFC Frederick J. Kendra

Comments: Hi,
Trying to find the photo (picture) taken of the group or unit my dad was in while serving in the Army. These were usually taken at basic training. HQ.CO. 4th inf Div (organization) was listed on Discharge papers 1945.
Separation papers list military occupational specialty as: F.A. Basic Tng (521) and Truck Driver light (345).among other info given to me at veterans office were a list of thing I don't understand. I hope someone can Help!
They are:CO FA,RTC FT Sill,OK C-28-7 basic (1)BTRY C,28thBN,7th TRNG REGT (2) 18 REPL Depot APO 812(3)43/83? REPL BN, FFRD#17 (4) HQ.CO. 4th.infantry DIV.(5) Co#12,HQ.CO.4th INF.Div.
Does anyone know what these mean? The only thing the Veterans Office told me was he was trained for one thing and used for another? Any Help would be appreciated.
Thanks Mary

Date: 08/05/2008 REQUEST #4694
Name: Patty Pulliam
Address: 712 S Oak Street
City, State, ZIP: Sapulpa, OK 74066
Telephone: 918-224-2779
E-mail: pattypulliam@yahoo.com

Subject: Charles Ellis, World War II

Comments: My dad's uncle, Charles Ellis, was with the Engineering Division and killed at Kassarine Pass when his jeep hit a land mine. Do you have any information regarding this?

Date: 8/5/08 REQUEST #4693
Name: Melvin Sherrod
Address: PO Box 2632
City, State, ZIP: Wilson, NC 27893
E-mail: nc_mel_usa@yahoo.com

Subject: USMC Friends/parris island,29 palms, camp lejeune

Comments: Instead of stating who I am looking for, allow me to tell about myself in hopes that you will contact me.
Melvin Sherrod. Boot Camp-April 26 1985-july 19 1985, H company, 3rd BTN,3048 series ( platoon 3048, 3049, 3050, 3051), *DI's-Sgt. trudell, sgt. ennis, sgt. williams, sdi ssgt. coleman*; parris island////MOS-aug 15 1985-nov 15 1985,B company,( ) barracks 1642 south,mcces/mcagcc,29 palms ( I had a few friends in A company/e-club)/////duty station-dec 1 1985-march 4 1987,HQ company,2nd marine regt., 2nd marines, 2nd marine division (platoon-comm/radio, tow, motor;division-1/2,2/2,2/3,2/4,10th marines,8th marines////
LOOKING FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU. WRITE: nc_mel_usa@yahoo.com

Date: August 4, 2008 REQUEST #4692
Name: Richard A.Smith
E-mail: moemoe21d@yahoo

Comments: I am trying to get a history of my fathers involvement in ww2. His name was James A.(Art) Smith. He was born and raised in Canandaigua, N.Y. on January 25th,1925. I know he was in the third div. because he spoke so proudly of the brave men and women that fought beside him. I know that he was awarded the purple heart, bronze star and many other medals. If there is anyone out there that served with him or knew him, all that info would make my moms 80th birthday very special. Thank you all for preserving my way of life, i knew all the risks that you took.
God bless you all,
Richard Smith, the proud son of a special man.

Date: August 3, 2008 REQUEST #4691
Name: jammie
E-mail: jammit@charter.net

Subject: ww1 soldier with little information

Comments: I am looking for information about my great grandfather who served in ww1. He lived in Wisconsin after ww1. He is buried in Wood Natl Cemetery (Wi). His death date is March 16, 1935. His birthdate is Unknown. He is believed to have born in 1891. He was a cpl in the army and was part of company 12, Motor Mechanic. His name is Ab Johnson. I have also seen his name as Albert Johnson. He may have had a different last name when he was younger. Something like Nichols or Michols..?? He was married to Elizabeth "Anna" Coy Johnson. I would like to locate his real name and birthdate plus information about who his parents were. I've been told he was Caucasian but may also have had Indian and/or Negro heritage, as well.

Date: 08/03/08 REQUEST #4690
Name: JIMMY JENKINS
Address: 49 ROSEWOOD ROAD
City, State, ZIP: CRAWFORDVILLE, FL 32327
E-mail: jdogpound@embarqmail.com

Subject: Listings

Comments: Does the 3 ID have a newsletters section or website for Aschaffenburg, Germany for the 1970's

Webmaster's Note: This website has a section at http://www.warfoto.com/3rdsocietyphotos6.htm
where you might find photos from other cold war 3rd Division vets

Date: August 2, 2008 REQUEST #4689
Name: Paul Lipscomb
Email: phl3333@gmail.com

Subject: Request for information regarding my grandfather
I am seeking any information regarding my grandfather's service during World War 1. His name was Forest W. Lipscomb, born March 17, 1898 in Fort Scott, KS. He served during World War 1 in Tank Corp B, 307th Battalion, Camp Polk. Any information that can be provided would be much appreciated.
Thank you,
Paul Lipscomb

Date: 08/01/2008 REQUEST #4688
Name: Fr. Sal DeStefano
E-Mail: fr.destefano@gmail.com

Location: new york
Comments: My dad served with the 3ID from 56-58. I wish I could find a company picture of him.
God bless you for your service!