Personal Search and Notices

Date: March 30, 2009 REQUEST #4956
Name: Deborah Cooper
Address: 122 N. Philips
City, State, ZIP: Rector, AR 72461
Email: panda7@centurytel.net

Subject: Charles L. Gilliland
Comments: I am trying to find anyone that knew my Uncle Charles before his death in 1951, Korea. He was in Company I, 7th infantry, 3rd infantry division.
Deb Cooper

Date: 3-30-09 REQUEST #4955
Name: Gretchen L. (Handley) Sherwood
Address: 228 West 68th Street
City, State, ZIP: Jacksonville, FL 32208
Telephone: 904-608-2181
E-mail: gretchen.sherwood@fljack.ang.af.mil

Subject: Charles W. Handley 10-23-1918 - 4-24-1944

Comments: I just recently learned that I had a Great Uncle named Charles W. Handley. I would like to learn as much as possible about I am told he was killed shortly after the Landing in Anzio. Do you have any information? Anything would be very appreciated.
Gretchen L. Sherwood

Date: march 30, 2009 REQUEST #4954
Name: judith f oneal
Address: 2721 glenwood gardens lane
City, State, ZIP: raleigh, nc, 27608
Telephone: 919-783-5189
E-mail: joneal@wakemed,org

Subject: ralph m flynn

Date: March 29, 2009 REQUEST #4953
Name: Earl Hawkins
Address: 201 Derbyshire
City, State, ZIP: Swansea, IL 62226
E-mail: eghnsrrr@charter.net

Subject: Jesse Hawkins, 15th Inf., 3rd Div., KIA Aug. 2, 1943

Comments: My brother, PFC Jesse Hawkins' records were destroyed in fire at Military Records Center in St. Louis, MO. He was a jeep driver (I think in a Cannon Co.) because he pulled cannons behind his jeep. He had a good buddy in his outfit by name of (Gene?) Pinto who was also a jeep driver and might have been from Calif. Jesse is buried in the American Cemetery, Florence, Italy.
I was quite young when my brother was killed but I understand he died in Sicily, Aug. 2, 1943. Any information anyone can provide regarding the 3rd ID fighting 2 Aug 43 or before and information in connection with PFC Jesse Hawkins would be greatly appreciated.

Date: March 28, 2009 REQUEST #4952
Name: Dave Kirby
City, State, ZIP: Woodbridge, VA 22193
E-mail: davek92@hotmail.com

Subject: Searching for any member of A Co, 1/15th Infantry from 1976- 1979

Comments: Hello, I served in A Co, 1/15th Infantry Bn at Harvey Barracks from early 77 through 79. I am trying to find anyone that served in A Company during that time, in particular members of the 1st and 2nd Platoon..... Does anyone out there remember Plt Sergeant Berry, 2Lt Bricker, 1st Sgt Long, Sgt Rodman, Spc Lucas?
Thanks,
Dave Kirby, Woodbridge, VA

Date: march 26 2009 REQUEST #4951
Name: james f. obert
Address: 7870 rt. 26 n
City, State, ZIP: freeport,il 61032
Telephone: 815 563 4752
E-mail: jsobert@aeroinc.net

Subject: frederick w. obert pfc

Comments: i am trying to find information on my father and where he served during wwll i think it was somewhere in the phillipines

Date: 26 Mar 2009 REQUEST #4950
Name: Linda Wesley Bussey
Address: 1895 Washington St
City, State, ZIP: Columbia SC 29207
Telephone: 803 751 9080
FAX: 803 751 3112
E-mail: linda.bussey@jackson.army.mil

Subject: Nathaniel Wesley

Comments: My father Nathaniel Wesley entered the US Army from Jacksonville Florida in July 1942 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. I am looking for information on him maybe photos of him in his uniform and with his company. Only thing that he remembers that he was working in the hospital. Any information that you can find will be greatly appreciated

Date: March 26, 2009 REQUEST #4949
Name: Robert Webb
Address: 150 Kansas road
City, State, ZIP: rhinebeck
Telephone: 8452668799
E-mail: thirdnewyork1775@yahoo.com

Subject: PFC. Gerald Lawson , 3rd Inf. Div. 30th Inf. Regt.

Comments: How would I find out which company he served in and what engagements prior to Anzio he was involved in. Thank You

Date: 3/25/09 REQUEST #4948
Name: Steve (booboo) Blair
City, State, ZIP: Medway,OH
E-mail: chevy-malibu@live.com

Comments: I was in alpha co. 2/64 armor from 84-88 Conn barracks Schweinfurt W. Germany would enjoy a word from any of those guys like Roane, Padgett, Hudson really anybody, can't remember everyones name, everyone called me booboo .

Date: 3/23/09 REQUEST #4947
Name: Michael Huston
Address: 2169 Stewart Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Washington, IA 52353
Telephone: 712-369-0348
E-mail: mike.huston@agrigold.com

Subject: Harry F. Shefchik

Comments: I'm looking for any information, or pictures of Harry F. Shefchik. Harry was from Tama, Iowa and served with the Headquarters Company, 15th Infantry Regiment. Harry was wounded three times and received the Bronze Star. Any information from those who knew Harry in the service would be greatly appreciated.

Date: March 22, 2009 REQUEST #4946
Name: Jerri A. Black
Address: 207 N. Clark Street
City, State, ZIP: Lamoni, IA 50140
Telephone: 641-344-7744
E-mail: jerbear4@grm.net

Subject: Raymond L. Eakes

Comments: My grandfather was Raymond L. Eakes from Iowa City, IA. He was in the Company G, 30th Infantry 3rd Division, during WWII. I would like to know where he fought and what military actions he was involved in. I know he was wounded in action on March 16th, 1945. I also know he was missing in action for about 3 weeks. He earned a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Presidential Unit Citation, and he was a Sharpshooter. I would like to know how he earned this medals. He didn't talk about the war much. I am trying to find out as much as I can, not only for myself but also for my dad whose health is beginning to fail.
Thanks so much,
Jerri A. (Eakes) Black

Date: 21 Mar 09 REQUEST #4945
Name: Ken Irvine
Address: 942 Luttrell Street
City, State, ZIP: Knoxville, Tennessee 37917
Telephone: (865) 544-5857
E-mail: irvine942@bellsouth.net

Subject: SFC (T) Thomas White, Medic

Comments: My father in law served with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division during the Korean War. On March 31, 1951 he was hit by shrapnel in his right hand. In August of that year he received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. My father in law passed away before I met his daughter. I was looking at the medals my mother in law has at her house and noticed the bronze star. She had no idea what a bronze star was. I told her that it was a significant medal. Apparently her husband didn't talk about Korea much. I contacted the National Personnel Records Center hoping to get a copy of the order telling what he had done to get the Bronze Star. I got a letter back saying most of the records from that period had been destroyed by a fire. Did anyone know Tom White? Do you know what he did to get a Bronze Star? Is there anywhere that the records of the 3d Infantry Division are kept that I can contact to see if they have the paperwork on this medal?
Thanks!! RLT!
W!

Date: 3/20/09 REQUEST #4944
Name: Daniel Hines
Address: 132 Lower Hopewell Road
City, State, ZIP: Oxford, PA 19363
E-mail: soccerhi@epix.net

Subject: 30th infantry regiment

Comments: My father served in WWII in the 30th. He was captured 12/15/44. His records were lost in the fire at the archives. I have been searching the web trying to find a site that may have a roster listing soldiers assigned to the 30th. I know he was shipped to Anzio as a reserve prior to the break out. He was captured in France and transported to Stalag VIIA. He did not speak much about the service. I have been trying to fill in the pieces.

Date: 3/18/09 REQUEST #4943
Name: CSM John D Gipe
Address: 227 B Sheridan Avenue, Quarters 428 B
City, State, ZIP: Ft. Myer, VA
Telephone: 703-607-7047
FAX: 703-607-7088
E-mail: john.gipe@us.army.mil

Subject: Info on Charles W. Handley

Comments: I am looking for information on Charles W. Handley. He was born on 10/23/1918 and was killed on April 24, 1944. He was Tech 5 in Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. He was from Michigan. Thank you.

Date: 03/17/09 REQUEST #4942
Name: LOUIS LOMBARI
Address: 9822 LITTLER DRIVE
City, State, ZIP: FOUNTAIN HILLS AZ 85268
Telephone: 480-226-2399
E-mail: louis.lombari@srpmic-nsn.gov

Subject: looking for information on my Uncle who died at the Battle of the Bulge

Comments: Hello, I am looking for information on my Uncle Frank Mariano, who served with General Patton at the Battle of Bulge. I do not have any other information on his death and would like to know more about his death, including his rank and the date he died. To my knowledge he was assigned to General Patton Armor Division and during the Battle he was called up to the front line to fight.
Louis Lombari

Date: March 15, 2009 REQUEST #4941
Name: Kerry and Denise Russell
Email: russellfam97@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Charlie company 3/64 armor in Schweinfurt FRG. from 86 to 90

I was part of Charlie company 3/64 armor in Schweinfurt FRG. from 86 to 90. I am looking for any information and or memorabilia from when the unit was stationed there. I would like to have a copy of one of the company Pictures that hung in entrance of the barracks. If you can help me locate some of these items I would be very grateful.
Kerry Russell

Date: 3/14/09 REQUEST #4940
Name: Kirk Lutz
Address: 2176 Crossroads Place
City, State, ZIP: Livermore Ca 94550
FAX: 925 292 5888
E-mail: kmlelectric@yahoo.com

Subject: George A. Grando

Comments: I'm interested in finding records for my uncle, Sergeant George A. Grando. He was killed in action ww2 on 10/31/1944 in France. I am planning a trip to France this coming summer and would like to see his grave site at Epinal cemetery know very little about him, my grandmother and mother never spoke of it only he's buried in France. Please help me with any information you might have access to. Thank you Kirk M.Lutz

Date: March 14, 2009 REQUEST #4939
Name: gilbert barry john
City, State, ZIP: cardiff
E-mail: barrtjohn@live.co.uk

Subject: army

Comments: hi am looking for father who was in the army, but died in 1943,anything you can find off him pic or documents you can send would be grateful to me, as i have no family, all i know is that he was born in Cardiff, and died off the age of 21, he was a private his number was 5434842, any information you can provide would be a great help.
many thx barry john

Date: March 12, 2009 REQUEST #4938
Name: ELIGE GEIGER JR
E-mail: ehavelock1967@yahoo.com

Subject: Elige Geigers Korean war information 1951-1952?

Comments: MY FATHER SERVED IN THE KOREAN WAR HIS COMPANY WAS CALLED THE COTTONBALER. I BELIEVE HE WAS IN A FIRE BRIGADE UNIT AND FOUGHT ON THE CHOSEN RESERVOIR. I WAS WANTING THIS INFORMATION TO PASS ALONG TO MY SONS ABOUT THEIR GRANDPA AND I WANTED TO ALSO KNOW A LITTLE MORE ABOUT HIM MYSELF. PLEASE ANY INFO OR PICTURES WOULD BE APPRECIATED. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CALL ME AT 352-542-2420 THANK YOU SO MUCH ELIGE GEIGER

Date: 12 March 2009 REQUEST #4937
Name: Leon L. Espe
Address: 8428 W. 69th St.
City, State, ZIP: Overland Park, KS 66204
Telephone: 913-789-9339
E-mail: oldtimer313@kc.surewest.net

Comments: I was in A Btry, 3rd AAA AW BN (SP)in North Korea from near the end of Nov thru 24 Dec 1950. I dimly remember Task Force Dog and I think we were part of some Regimental Combat team at one time. I am trying to compile some of A Btry unit history and battalion history but I do not remember any dates or places that we were during that period. I have hazy recollections of some of our actions during Nov & Dec of 1950 but nothing specific. I am hoping to learn of specific actions of my unit during Nov & Dec 1950. All the research I can find only mentions Marines, 7th Div and a few other outfits but NOTHING about A Btry 3rd AAA AW BN and I know we were in the Wonson, Hungnam and Yalu River area during that time. The Marines I did see were pretty shot up and I don't remember seeing any at all in the area after 10 Dec 1950. We played tag with the Chinese right up thru Christmas eve 1950 but I can find NO mention of that. We boarded an LST about 10:00 PM 24 Dec 1950. I would appreciate any input about my outfit that can be furnished for that period.

Date: 3-12-09 REQUEST #4936
Name: gina kensek
Address: 17 polaris drive
City, State, ZIP: new milford, CT 06776
Telephone: 860-355-0581
E-mail: ginasantiques@hotmail.com

Subject: bronze star medal certificate

Comments: I am looking for Col. Donovan Swanton as I have found a certificate that may belong to him. Thank you.

Date: March 12, 2009 REQUEST #4935
Name: Sandra Sweet
Email: fairgan@myfairpoint.net

Subject: WW II Battery A 39th Field Artillery Battalion

My brother, Tech 4 Nelson E Poyfair served in WW2 in the 3rd Infantry Division, Battery A 39th Field Artillery Battalion from April, 1943 to December, 1945. I am looking for any information on his unit. According to history I've read, the 39th earned 10 campaign streamers. I can't seem to locate what these streamers are, or any other information about their WW 2 experience.
I have about 100 photographs of soldiers and/or places and nearly all of them are unidentified. I would love to be able to know where these places are and as many of the names of the soldiers as possible. Perhaps I have photos of a soldier that the family would love to have.
Is there a list somewhere of the soldiers in his unit at that time? I would very much appreciate any help that you might be able to give me.
Thanks so much...
Sandra Sweet

Date: 3-11-09 REQUEST #4934
Name: Kelly Starkey
E-mail: skyandzac@verizon.net

Subject: SFC ROBERT L. STARKEY HVY MTR. CO. 7TH INF REGT 3RD INF DIV.

Comments: ANY INFO YOU CAN FIND ON MY FATHER WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. HE WAS FROM ELKINS, WV. HIS ARMY RECORDS WERE DESTROYED IN A FIRE THE US GOVT. HAD IN THE 70S. I HAVE A LETTER THAT WAS SENT TO HIM WHILE IN KOREA WITH THE FOLLOWING INFO.

SFC ROBERT L STARKEY
HVY MTR CO. 7TH INF. REGT 3RD INF DIV.

THANK YOU,
KELLY STARKEY

Date: March 11, 2009 REQUEST #4933
Name: Richard OEIL
Email: rick.us.cavalry@live.fr

Subject: HELP !

Comments: My name is Richard OEIL, I am a member of the association. I reenactors and represents the 3th reconnaissance troop in WWII. Can you give me the history of this unit? Photos? The list of members of this unit? Any information you can give me, help me to discover the French public during commemorations.
Can you help me?
Greetings.
Richard.

Date: 3/8/2009 REQUEST #4932
Name: James Gregory
E-mail: jmgreg@comcast.net

Subject: Info and pics of James A. Gregory

Comments: Hi, I'm looking for information, pictures if possible about my father, James A. Gregory. He served with the 3rd ID in WW2. His discharge papers say that he was assigned to Co L, 7th regiment. He entered into svc on 12 Mar 1943, and was wounded on or about May 23, 1944 near Anzio. The only other info I have is that he may have been part of a Machine gun squad.
Dad passed away sometime ago in 1978 at 55.
Thanks
Jim Gregory

Date: March 7, 2009 REQUEST #4931
Name: Rick Smith
Email: rickusn@charter.net

Subject: 3rd ID returns from Germany

I'm having a hard time finding out when the 3rd ID returned from Germany post-WWII.
Also when it entered the strategic reserve. Thanks for your time, any info an/or direction.
Rick

Date: 03-03-09 REQUEST #4930
Name: Jerry Logsdon
Address: 112 Twin Hill Rd
City, State, ZIP: Mayfield, Ky 42066
Telephone: 270-247-8099
E-mail: jtl3912@bellsouth.net

Subject: Artell M. Peay

Comments: Artell was my Uncle, I was only 6 yrs when he came home in 1946, he was just stopping on his way to the Walter Reed Hosp from a head injury from combat in Germany, I remember his head was hurting so bad he was taken to a local hosp where he never woke up from surgery, his duffle bag was stolen on the train which had all information on his war experience.
A few yrs ago I wrote the Dept of Military affairs, it wasn't long that we received a box with 5 metals one was the silver star, but nothing on his reason for receiving them, actually we know nothing about his record, maybe your resources could help us. He was drafted in 1941 and was still on active duty when he died in 1946.

Date: March 3, 2009 REQUEST #4929
Name: Gina Millett
Address: 2315 Windchester
City, State, ZIP: Pearland, TX 77581
Telephone: 281-485-2295
E-mail: lilwheat7@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Information on Bernard Ray, Jr.

Comments: My grandfather, Bernard Ray, Jr., enlisted at Camp Pike approximately 1917. I was told he was a cook for the officers and did go to France. I understand he got out of the Army in 1918. Bernard Ray, Jr. was from St. Landry Parish, (possibly listed as town of Washington), Louisiana. If you should have any information, I would be grateful if you would pass this on to me.

Date: 3/2/2009 REQUEST #4928
Name: Gail Strand
E-mail: wineandparis@myfairpoint.net

Subject: Poem/Information

Comments: My dad was in the 3rd division,30 infantry, george company. He was born in Finland. He enlisted and was sent to Morocco. The Army realized he was not a US citizen so he was made a US citizen in Morocco and changed his name from Rannikko to Strand. He then went on to Anzio, Rome, Southern France and Rhineland. He died in 2007 and we found a poem he wrote about being in the fox holes. If anyone would like a copy or may have known my father please email me. Thanks to all who served in the military.
Gail

Date: March 2, 2009 REQUEST #4927
Name: Claude Maddox
E-mail: maddoxclaude@gmail.com

Subject: James "Bobby" Maddox

Comments: Anyone know anything about James "Bobby" Maddox? He was with the 15th Regt,
wounded in Italy, later KIA near Tendon France Oct. 9, 1944.
Thanks

Date: 02.02.2009 REQUEST #4926
Name: Bill Whitfield
Address: HansTinhofstrasse 4/3
City, State, ZIP: Eisenstadt, Austria 7000
Telephone: +436507701373
E-mail: billwhit1357@yahoo.co.uk

Subject: Craig or Greg Smith from Larson or Harvey Barracks - 1972

Comments: I am looking for an old friend, Craig Smith, that was stationed at either Larson or Harvey Barracks, back in 1972. He was going with the barmaid from the old Scotch Club in Tauberbishofsheim. Her name was Dagmar. I have no idea what MOS or what unit he belonged. From what I remember, Mr Smith was a drug dealer or user and I believe he came originally from Colorado. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Would also like to hear from anyone who used to go to the old Scotch Club in Tauberbishofsheim or Miltenberg. I worked at both.