Personal Search and Notices

Date: 2/25/2009 REQUEST #4925
Name: Lupe Parra
E-mail: rnlparra@yahoo.com

Comments: Re: Arthur Hugo Sgt 1st Class 3rd Infantry

Date: 2/24/09 REQUEST #4924
Name: David
E-mail: daviddddd@yahoo.com

Subject: Audie Murphy, hometown display MOH

Comments: I recently initiated a US Army, Display Medal of Honor set for Audie Murphy's hometown (library) during WW2, Farmersville, TX. To meet the US Army's Display MOH requirements their city (City Secretary; Mayor Mr Hein, manager) wrote me if I know anyone who would contribute a locked display case (shatterproof) and alarm (library) for their public library? The small town is unable to fund this.
Audie Murphy Day is held annually there and falls on his birthday, 6/20/09, Sat.
Others places have Display MOH's for Murphy except his hometown, including the Dallas Scottish Rite Museum.

National Audie Murphy Fan Club member (NAMFC, inactive since 2006)

Date: 2-24-09 REQUEST #4923
Name: carmon h rice
Address: 4480 baycreek rd
City, State, ZIP: loganville ga 30052
Telephone: 770 554- 4806
E-mail: 1redvette@gmail.com

Subject: records

Comments: all military records , awards , and commendations for carmon howard rice

Date: February 24, 2009 REQUEST #4922
Name: fabien
E-mail: guignol6032@hotmail.com

Subject: information soldier

Comments: HI,
i come from Belgium and i have adopted the grave of james Flynn and i search more information, family, picture...
James Flynn
ID: 36900625
Entered the Service From: Illinois
Rank: Sergeant
Service: U.S. Army, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division
Died: Thursday, March 15, 1945
Buried at: Ardennes American Cemetery
Location: Neupre (Neuville-en-Condroz), Belgium
Plot: D Row: 35 Grave: 3
Awards: Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster

many thanks in advance
fabien from Belgium

Date: February 22, 2009 REQUEST #4921
Name: hellene snyder
Address: 2825 E Walnut
City, State, ZIP: DesMoines Iowa 50317
E-mail: hellene snyder@yahoo.com

Subject: great uncle

Comments: I would like to find out more about my great uncle I come from a long line of military, His name was Herold E. Maynerd and served with General Patton third Army infantry and was a good man I barely remember him. He was an officer under the general and very decorated. Would like to learn more about him and his military service.

Date: 2/21/09 REQUEST #4920
Name: Jason
E-mail: j-klepac@hotmail.com

Subject: Information about great uncle.

Comments: I am looking for some information about a great uncle I had by the name of Lafayette H. Morgan. I believe he was killed in action while serving with Co. H. 38th INF 3DIV. I believe he started his training at Camp Pike in Arkansas, but I have been unable to locate any information or records for him. Thanks

Date: February 21, 2009 REQUEST #4919
Name: MERRY BENETTE SMITHWICK
Address: 841 MELSON AVE
City, State, ZIP: JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
Telephone: 9046720205
E-mail: psalms_123@hotmail.com

Subject: MY FATHER'S FAMILIES- 1961-1972

Comments: HI I AM LOOKING FOR ALL MY FATHER FAMILIES. SISTER OR BROTHER OR COUSIN OR WHATEVER.. PLEASE CONTACT ME PLEASE HIS NAME IS EARNEST EDWARD SMITHWICK AND ALOS KNOW MY MOTHER SUSIE L. SMITHWICK WHICH WAS LORD. THANK YOU

Date: 2/21/09 REQUEST #4918
Name: Jason
E-mail: j-klepac@hotmail.com

Subject: Information about great uncle.

Comments: I am looking for some information about a great uncle I had by the name of Lafayette H. Morgan. I believe he was killed in action while serving with Co. H. 38th INF, 3DIV. I believe he started his training at Camp Pike in Arkansas, but I have been unable to locate any information or records for him. Thanks

Date: February 21, 2009 REQUEST #4917
Removed by Request

Date: 02/19/2009 REQUEST #4916
Name: Jim Comer
E-mail: nflfanpackers@yahoo.com

Subject: 41st Field Artillery Unit History

Comments: Regarding Webmasters comments for Request 4912. Thank you very much for your response.
I have the book "History of the Third Infantry Division" and have read the history of the 41st Field Artillery. However what I am looking for is a unit history specifically written about the 41st and its accomplishments during WWII. A detailed history. So if anyone knows of a unit history or someone I can contact I would appreciate it very much. My father was a Forward Observer in Battery A of the 41st Field Artillery. They received a Presidential Unit Citation, but what did they do to receive it and where did they receive it? The book "History of the Third Infantry Division" doesn't say. Also did they as a battalion receive any other citations, ribbons and medals? What was their role after the war ended? Were they did they stay in Europe long enough to be considered occupational troops? How did they get home?
Thank you.

Date: Feb. 15, 2009 REQUEST #4915
Name: Debbie Connett
E-mail: debbiemylonas@yahoo.com

Subject: info on the 70th armor unit US Army 1966-1968

Comments: Yes, can anyone tell me about the B, Co.1st B, 70th Armor, 24th inf. Div. Fort Riley, Kansas.....in the years 1966-1968. I wanted to know if that Unit went to Germany.....or served in Viet Nam. I am sorry if I got the numbers and Abbrev. wrong...Thank you

Date: February 14, 2009 REQUEST #4914
Name: M.A. Leonard
Email: MALeonard1@aol.com

Subject: WW1 Regimental Roster
I am trying to trace my deceased father's experience in WW1. I believe him to have been in the 80th Division, 317th Regiment, in France. Do you know where I could get or read a roster of the men in this regiment? Any help here would be greatly appreciated.
M.A. Leonard

Date: January 13, 2009 REQUEST #4913
Name: Steve Smith
Address: 10501 S Corgi Ranch Rd
City, State, ZIP: Palominas, AZ 85615
E-mail: smiken04@yahoo.com

Subject: Baseball in 1960 at Kitzingen, Germany

Comments: I'm seeking to connect with guys who played baseball in the Eastern League in 1960, in hopes of exchanging write-ups or photos from that time. Especially looking for write-ups in the "Marne Rock," or the "Stars & Stripes." I was in the Kitzingen Area Band, and then played for the Kitzingen Red Sox ball team.

Date: February 13, 2009 REQUEST #4912
Name: Jim Comer
E-mail: nflfanpackers@yahoo.com

Subject: 41st Field Artillery

Comments: Does anyone know where I can find a unit history of the 41st Field Artillery during WWII? I am deeply interested in finding a history of the unit and where and why they received their medals and Presidential Unit Citation.
Any help is greatly appreciated!

Webmaster's Note: This is from the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 545.

"The 41st field Artillery Regiment- now a battalion- was first organized at Camp Custer, Michigan, in August 1918, and was demobilized there in February 1929. It was reconstituted with the post war regiment in 1936, and activated as the 41st Field Artillery Battalion on October 1, 1940. Personnel for the 41st Battalion came from thje old 10th Field Artillery Regiment."

Date: Feb 13, 2009 REQUEST #4911
Name: Coleman Cutler
City, State, ZIP: Philadelphia PA
E-mail: LCutler@comcast.net

Subject: Father service with the 3rd

Comments: Have contacted St Louis. Gave me some info of my father service record. WW2 vet, Coleman Cutler PFC service# 13184789 service time with the 3rd, Nov 43 to march 44 was at Nettuno, Arno, Anzio, just want to fill in some empty holes( Units, etc.). He went back to Europe in Jan. 45 with the 71 inf div. Any details on service would be great
Larry Cutler
LCutler@comcast.net

Date: February 10, 2009 REQUEST #4910
Name: Mrs. Patricia Anne Conner Crowley
Address: 307 Pullman Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Hot Springs,Arkansas 71901-2612
Telephone: 501-463-9220
E-mail: crafting48p@hotmail.com

Subject: I'm wanting to replace his medals, earned during WW II and know more about ,where he fought and if possible where he was interned as a POW.

Comments: Dear Sirs:
My Father fought with the Third Division ,during WWII, all I know other than that was he was in the infantry. He was also also was a POW during that war. He also served in the Korean War and was in Iceland then. My father is deceased now and I'd very much, lie to have his decorations to keep and pass on to his grandchildren. I'm the eldest of his seven children.
My father was born in Wana, West Virginia. His parents were Floy Anne Conner and Jerimah Conner. Anything! you could do do help me would so graciously appreciated by me.
Sincerely Yours,
Patricia A. Crowley

Webmaster's Note: Please send your father's name so we can try to help you!

Date: February 9, 2009 REQUEST #4909
Name: Bob Wagner
Email: cptbob@rcn.com

Subject: Grandfather's Uniform
Comments: Sir, I am a retired soldier, and I am trying to help the granddaughter of a WW1 veteran decide what to do with his uniform. It is not for sale. She would like to donate it to a bona fide museum for display.
His name was Sergeant Ellis Owens, Jr. He was assigned to the 3rd Trench Mortar Battery, which was part of the 3rd Infantry Division. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions on 15 July 1918 near Mezy, France. She has the uniform, photos, papers, etc., but not the medals.
This past Friday I e-mailed the 3rd ID at Fort Stewart, GA and the local historical society. (No answer yet.)
Do you have any ideas or suggestions?
Sincerely,
Bob Wagner
Easton, PA

Webmaster's Note: We'll forward this request to the Society of the 3rd Division's Historian to see if we can get you an answer and also try again to the Museum at Ft. Stewart.

Date: 2-8-09 REQUEST #4908
Name: cline french
Address: iaeger,
City, State, ZIP: w.va 24844
E-mail: graceikesfork@aol.com

Subject: my dad was in wwII i have nothing on him

Comments: i have a picture of my dad and his group of men on the back is david pond willis
fort dix, NJ and a number on the lower left hand corner it is dc983 could someone
help me to find this photo my original is bad he served from l942to1945 in germany
thank you i have no other info on him anything you find will help me he is deceased
i am the daughter my kids want to know about there paw paw please help me

Date: feb. 8, 2009 REQUEST #4907
Name: robert a. webb
Address: 150 kansas road
City, State, ZIP: rhinebeck, n.y. 12572-3230
Telephone: 845 266-8799
E-mail: thirdnewyork1775@yahoo.com

Subject: PFC Gerald J. Lawson

Comments: I am requesting information on my grandfather, Gerald J. Lawson who enlisted in Feb. 1943, received a Purple Heart on Jan. 26, 1944 and was honorably discharged in 1945. He served in the 3rd Inf. Div., 30th Infantry Regiment. Any information would be appreciated regarding where he was trained, deployment, etc. Sincerely Robert A. Webb

Date: February 8, 2009 REQUEST #4906
Name: Jack Quinton
City, State, Zip: Redford, Michigan, 48239
Email: cyberjac@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Graves Kaserne

Comments: I was stationed in “Graves Kaserne” Aschaffenburg Germany in the year 1968 – 1970. I was a Specialist 4 and I was wondering if you could send me a link concerning my old assignment in “Graves Kaserne”. Sincerely, Jack Quinton

Date: 02/07/2009 REQUEST #4905
Name: SCOTT ZOMBIK
Address: 1411 1/2 CHICAGO ST APT 2
City, State, ZIP: VALPARAISO INDIANA 46383
Telephone: 219-465-3265
E-mail: scottzombik@rocketmail.com

Subject: search

Comments: looking for men that served in schweinfurt germany between 1983 to 1985

Date: February 6, 2009 REQUEST #4904
Name: Paul Blemings
Email: " theduckpond@charter.net

Subject: Harry W Hart
Comments: I am looking for any information to confirm that my great-uncle was a member of the 3rd Inf, and awarded a purple heart for action during World War I. As far as I know he was a member of a machine gun battalion. Name is Harry W Hart. DOB 3 Jul 1898 died Nov 1968. Whatever information you may provide will be helpful.
Thank you
Paul F Blemings
CPT, US Army retired

Date: 05 February 09 REQUEST #4903
Name: Tim DeGrano
E-mail: tdegrano@ci.san-leandro.ca.us

Subject: A co. 2/30 Inf. 3rd Inf. Division

Comments: I'm looking for personnel who served in A co. 2/30 Inf. from July 1986 to January 1988, Ledward Barracks, Schweinfurt, West Germany. Specifically 2nd Platoon.

Date: 05 Feb 2009 REQUEST #4902
Name: David Watson
Address: 2906 Sinton Ct.
City, State, ZIP: Katy, TX 77449
Telephone: 281-7952119
E-mail: dcwatsontx@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Pvt. Harry Drake

Comments: I have a picture of my grandfather Harry Drake. It was taken at Fort Lewis April 1942. It also has his service number, but I have not find any records through the national archives. The picture was taken in front of D company mess hall and says 3rd medical bn. I know he was an ambulance driver. Is there any way that I can verify that he was in the 3rd Infantry?

Webmaster's Note: In the Book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 554, Pfc Harry A. Drake is listed as a member of the 3d Medical Battallion

Date: Feb. 4, 2009 REQUEST #4901
Name: Bernice Cooperstein Sternberg
E-mail: jste@ATT.net

Subject: Melvin Cooperstein Bronze Star medal recipient

Comments: I am Melvin Cooperstein's sister. Melvin recently passed away. He is buried at the National Cemetery in Boynton Beach ,Fl. His headstone indicates he was recipient of Bronze Star. I would like to know the circumstances under which he received the medal. He was in the Army in Europe, possibly in the Battle Of the Bulge I loved him very much and was very proud of him, but have no information regarding the medal. He never spoke of his experiences in the war.
Thank you very much.

Date: 2/3/2009 REQUEST #4900
Name: John Taylor
Address: 2201 s. 50th st.
City, State, ZIP: Kansas City, Kansas 66106
Telephone: 913-384-3466 or 913-961-8334
E-mail: johntaylor9126@att.net

Subject: Korean War 1952 to 1953

Comments: I would like to here from anyone who was in the 3rd Infantry Division and the 10th Field Artillery form Dec. 1951 to Mar. 1953. I would like to find someone who serve with my Dad in those years his name was Robert {Bob} Lee Taylor from De Soto, Kansas. Maybe if I can find someone who in the battles he was in I can find out more about where my Dad was. John Taylor

Date: Feb. 3, 2009 REQUEST #4899
Name: Bob Bellamy
Email: re_bellamy@yahoo.com

Subject: WWI 30th Infantry Regiment... Milton Slater... Peetz, CO

Hi: I'm trying to find information on a distant uncle of mine, Milton Albert Slater, whose WWI registration card (from Peetz, CO) I've attached here. I've also found an online record noting the following:

Given Name: Milton A.
Surname: Slater
Rank: Private 1st Cl.
Branch: Infantry
Place: Peetz
Roster of Men and Women Who Served in The World War From Colorado 1917-1918
Logan County

Family story is that he was blind (later?) due to exposure to gases used in the war. I haven't been able to find him in the 1920 or 1930 census records but we know he was alive until at least 1936 - and probably many years beyond this. Any recommendation on where else to look for information? I've also attached a picture of Milton in uniform... I suspect he was in the 30th Infantry Regiment, but I don't know for sure and I don't how to verify. Any response or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and regards,
Bob Bellamy

Date: 2 February 2009 REQUEST #4898
Name: Brad Bunnin
E-mail: bradbunnin@comcast.net

Subject: Major C.R. Foust

Comments: I recently acquired a service dress blouse that was tailored for Major C.R. Foust. the blouse was tailored in Cincinnati, OH, in 1937. Major Foust served in the 10th Field Artillery. I'd appreciate knowing more about Maj. Foust, if anyone has information about him and his time in the service.