Personal Search and Notices

Date: 6/26/09 REQUEST #5047
Name: Dave Ostrander
City, State, ZIP: Frewsburg, NY 14738
E-mail: dave.ostrander@bbei.com

Subject: Ready Barracks, 3rd Inf., 4/64, Aschaffenburg

Comments: I was stationed there 1971-1972. Made a lot of friends and have lots of memories. Didn't stay in contact with anyone after I left there in April '71 but would be nice to hear from someone from back then. I see they closed Ready in Dec. 1992.

Date: June 26 2009 REQUEST #5046
Name: Trinity Muehlberger
E-mail: trinityandpatrick@yahoo.com

Subject: Captain Phillip Gray Higgins

Comments: I was wondering if you could release my father's non-classified records to me, his daughter. Unfortunately my father and mother divorced when I was 13 and my four younger siblings and I never really got to know anything about him, partly because of the separation and partly because he didn't talk about his childhood or military service. I know he served 3 tours honorably in Vietnam, and flew A-4s and A-6s. He got out of the Marine Corps soon after I was born in Bethesda, Md, 1975. I would like to be able to give my brothers and my sons something to know about my father. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Date: June 26, 2009 REQUEST #5045
Name: Don Selby
Email: dselby35@yahoo.com

Subject: 3ID Units in Germany during the Cold War
Comments: Where can I get a list of the units attached to the 3rd ID in Germany during the "Cold War"

Date: 25 June 2009 REQUEST #5044
Name: Michelle
E-mail: Michelle.Berry@mchsi.com

Subject: Looking to Meet Siblings

Comments: I recently became aware my Father "Ted" had a child with a beautiful woman by the name of Ingaborg. I do not know her surname, but understand she lived in Bamburg. My GI Father was stationed in Bamburg, Nuremburg and Crailsheim areas from 1961 to 1964. He left Germany in Feb, 1964. I am led to believe there was at least one son, possibly a second. I have one sister and we would love to meet our German sibling(s) and Ingaborg, in the hope she is still alive. I will be visiting Europe the end of July (09) and would welcome the chance to meet. Please respond!!

Date: 6-25-09 REQUEST #5043
Name: Michael J Carrafiello
Address: 504 Country Club Drive
City, State, ZIP: Egg Harbor City, N.J. 08215
E-mail: Michael.Carrafiello@fsgi.com

Subject: S/S Anthony Merola

Comments: I believe my Uncle Anthony Merola served with the 3rd during WWII. I also believe he was awarded the Purple Heart as well as the Bronze Star. I would like to learn were he served, and what he did to be awarded these honor's. Thank You.

Date: 6/24/2009 REQUEST #5042
Name: thomas j williamson
Address: 56 old mill rd
City, State, ZIP: harvard, ma 01451
Telephone: 978 371 1148
E-mail: mary_E_macdonald@yahoo.com

Subject: seeking information on colonel Moe battalion commander 3rd division in 1963 in Germany

Comments: seeking information on colonel Moe - battalion commander - 3rd division 63 Germany - would be about 90 yrs old.

doug yanke specialist 4 3rd division 1963 stationed in Worzburg Germany also.

Date: 6-24-2009 REQUEST #5041
Name: WILFRED GREENE
Address: 3 MAID MARION DRIVE UNIT21
City, State, ZIP: COVENTRY , R. I. 02816
Telephone: 401-397-3137
FAX: 401-397-3137
E-mail: greenejr@cox.net

Subject: WAYNE TROUTMAN

Comments: WE SERVED TOGETHER IN GERMANY FROM 1960- 1962 ATTACHED TO THE 9TH FIELD ARTILLERY OR ANYONE ELSE IN THE TIME

Date: 6-23-09 REQUEST #5040
Name: Dan Ripke
Address: 8951 N. CHRISTINE
City, State, ZIP: Brighton, MI 48114
Telephone: 810-223-7653
E-mail: ripkestudio@comcast.net

Subject: Photos, people who knew my grandfather

Comments: RE: Bob Ripke, Robert Ripke from Michigan

Looking for photos, any info at all, or resources to find people who may have photos or info about my grandfather. I never met him, he died of cancer before I was born. He was in the 3rd Recon Troop, 3rd infantry division. He landed in Casablanca and went home after reaching Naples. He was about 20 years old when he came home to Michigan. Before he was in the 3rd recon he was in the 177th Field Artillery.
I have one photo from Italy, specific location unknown.
Thank you,
Dan Ripke

Date: 22-06-09 REQUEST #5039
Name: john hadley
Address: 100 wildern lane
City, State, ZIP: so30 4ej united kingdom
E-mail: johnhadley@ntlworld.com

Subject: william bamburg

Comments: do anyone know about a william bamburg (not sure on spelling) who served in the army north africa ? 1943 / was captured . sent to a pow camp in italy (poss camp 66 or camp 59)all i know is he said the chatanooka choo choo went past the bottom of his garden in bamburg.///is he still alive or not. my father -in-law was a pow with him for a time in the camp / sent from north africa / .he was a gunner in the royal artillery desert rat only there a matter of weeks before being captured he is 86 now and keeps remembering him.

Date: June 22, 2009 REQUEST #5038
Name: SONNY BRIGHT
Address: 3260 MARION BUCYRUS RD
City, State, ZIP: MARION OHIO 43302
Telephone: 740-382-9453
E-mail: LONEWOLF45X54@AOL.COM

Subject: KITZIGEN 1971-1974

Comments: im looking for anyone who was in kitzigen Germany in the 10th engineer group from sept 1971 to feb 1974 at larson barracks and the adm unit like skip baggerly and jim brewer and the guys at headquarters unit 10th engineers

Date: 6/21/09 REQUEST #5037
Name: WAYNE HAMON
Address: 107 Lacy DRIVE
City, State, ZIP: WEST MONROE La. 71292
Subject: My father Curtis Wayne Hamon / served in the 3rd Infantry Division

Comments: I'm just trying to learn more of his time of service. He won't speak much of it. HE said it was a nightmare. He wishes had never happened. Now his health is getting very bad .And his memmory is fadding. He said he crawled all the way across France. And Germany. please no junk mail .PLEASE AND THKU.

Date: 21 Jun 2009 REQUEST #5036
Name: Marvin L. Pace
Address: 162 Melrose Creek Dr
City, State, ZIP: Stockbridge, Ga. 30281
Telephone: 678 284-9236
E-mail: marvsgm1@bellsouth.net

Subject: Margaret S. Wilburn

Comments: Hi Margaret, We were station at Ft Hood same unit. Being thinking about you and would to talk to you. Marvin, Ret SGM

Date: 6 21 2009 REQUEST #5035
Name: tom thompson
Address: po box 507
City, State, ZIP: piedmont sc 29673
Telephone: 864 845 4811
E-mail: thompsonsracing@bellsouth.net

Subject: Gilbert Thompson a soldier in Italy in 1944 should be 101 if still living

Date: June 20, 2009 REQUEST #5034
Name: Kat Brower
Email: kat.brower@gmail.com
Subject: Jeff David Smith

Comments Hello,
My name is Katherine Brower. I am trying to find information about my Grandfather's Service in the Korean War. I know he was a Signal Man in the 3rd ID. Today while I was going through old jewelry I found his combat infantry badge and his rack. One of his decorations was the Korean service medal with two stars for valor. His name is Jeff David Smith. If you could point me in the right direction of where to look for information I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you
Katherine Brower
SPC USA separated

Date: June 20, 2009 REQUEST #5033
Name: Randy Otis
Email: randy_otis@yahoo.com

Subject: RESEARCH

Hi, very good website you have, enjoyed the reading. I'm currently researching my grandfather's information during WWII and it's like pulling teeth. I currently have his Silver Star and Purple Heart(3 clusters) and the other medals have been distributed throughout the family. Now trying to find the certificates that go with them is another story that tells why he received all his medals. We do have a few of his letters still which is no easy feat with this family. The letters are when he was in Company A, 7th Infantry 3rd Division, the first letter was dated August 21, 1944 from Italy and the second is December 14, 1944 from France.
Going through St. Louis is like pulling teeth, they say because I'm a grandchild, I'm not the surviving child, even when I doing all the work getting information. Also, my grandfather won the "croix de guerre " I believe that is what my father said. I don't know much about the Army, so I'm reaching out to those that do. My grandfather's name was Patrick Dunn and I believe a 1st Sergeant or something like that during that time.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Randy Otis

Date: 6 -19-09 REQUEST #5032
Name: henry lee preston
Address: 5705-crestveiw drive
City, State, ZIP: adamsville, alabama, 35005
Telephone: 205-674-3001
E-mail: prestonshuttle1@charter.ney

Subject: I need more info on my unit and i want to join in the 3rd inf. activities also I need to find some fellow veterans that was in my unit
Comments: join and have membership to the 3Id and attend the yearly reunions

Date: 6/19/09 REQUEST #5031
Name: pe reynolds
Address: 908 460th street
City, State, ZIP: ledyard, iowa
Telephone: 515 538 0208
E-mail: pe_reynolds@yahoo.com

Subject: Albert Paulsen Kia Presle France 30th Inf.

Comments: Where can I find more detailed information on the engagement at Presle france 9/12/44 I spent a few minutes there in September 07 and am hoping to return this September. thank you Phil

Date: 06/19/2009 REQUEST #5030
Name: Jeff K
City, State, ZIP: Michigan
E-mail: jskas@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Request for record for Father-In-Law

Comments: Hello,
My father-in-law was in the 3rd infantry division during WWII. Here is the following information:
Name: Edward Aloysius McCormick
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Dates of Service: 10/4/1943 to 12/7/1945
How can I get further information about his tour of duty?
Thanks

Date: June 17, 2009 REQUEST #5029
Name: John Fabiano
Address: 9052W Dartmouth Pl
City, State, ZIP: Lakewood Co 80227
Telephone: 720 842-9917
E-mail: jtfabiano@gmail.com

Subject: My Father, John Nelson Fabiano

Comments: Looking for any information I can get about my father how served in WWII he was in the 3rd infantry Div his name John Nelson Fabiano.

Webmaster's Note: T/Sgt John N. Fabiano Co I, 30th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the Silver Star for action in Italy on May 23, 1944 as mentioned on page 392 in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII".

Date: June 16th 2009 REQUEST #5028
Name: Todd Ray
Address: 2000 8th Ave NW
City, State, ZIP: Austin, MN 55912
Telephone: 507-434-7393
FAX: 507-433-0670
E-mail: tray@ksmq.org

Subject: 736th Tank Battalion

Comments: My name is Todd Ray. I am researching information concerning CDL (Canal Defense Light), and more specifically the 736th. They were accompanied several other units throughout the European Theater. The years in question would be between 1942 and 1945.
76th Infantry Division
78th Infantry Division
83rd Infantry Division
94th Infantry Division
I would appreciate any information that you may have and be willing to share. My goal is to produce a documentary.
Thank you
Take care
Todd

Date: June 15,2009 REQUEST #5027
Name: Christine
Address: Philippines
E-mail: wen_ramos2000@yahoo.com

Subject: trying to locate my grandfather

Comments: Good Day! We have been trying to locate my grandfather who is a soldier during the world war II.My father is his first born. Many years back, he tried to find my father and the only address we know is from the letters he sent which is the 3rd infantry headquarters in New York, New York. My grandfathers name is Robert Stanford Brown and i believe he is a sergeant assigned in the province of Leyte. Is there anyone who could help us please email me at wen_ramos2000@yahoo.com. More Power.

Date: June 14, 2009 REQUEST #5026
Name: Paul D. Hagen
City, State, ZIP: Ogden, Utah
E-mail: larryl112001@charter.net

Subject: Looking for Paul Hagen who serviced with me in the 101st Airborne Div. Co C 506th Inf.

Date: June 13, 2009 REQUEST #5025
Name: John Beckwith
E-mail: kingofgeese@hotmail.com

Subject: Request for information on 214th AAA Battery D World War II

Comments: My father-in-law Joe Krak was attached to this group from 1943-45. I am looking for any information on this group and if they have had or will be having a group reunion. Joe is 88 and I would like to get him to one. If anyone served with Joe or has relatives who did, please contact me. Thanks.

Date: 06/13/2009 REQUEST #5024
Name: Hilary Pickup
E-Mail: hilary.pickup@gmail.com
Location: UK

Subject: St Tropez on August 14th/15th 1944

Comments: I am looking on behalf of my father for anyone involved in the landings at St Tropez on August 14th/15th 1944. He was Captain S O Kenrick of the Royal Marines (British) and he towed the US Special Forces into shore on Port Cros in advance of the landings on the mainland.

Date: June 11, 2009 REQUEST #5023
Name: k.e. housepian
Email: housepi@bex.net

Subject: World War 2
Comments: Hi: My dad was in the 3rd Infantry Division in WW2. I was wondering if there are any atlases or maps that document the operations of this division in WW2. He's 95 and I would like to sit down with him and have him go over where he was while we still can.
Do you know of any such maps? Thanks. I am clueless when it comes to this kind of thing but want to learn.

Webmaster's Note: Try this link for starters- http://www.warfoto.com/watch_on_the_rhine.htm

Date: June 11, 2009 REQUEST #5022
Name: Chris Naccarato
Emai: nacateam@hotmail.com

Subject: 3rd Infantry Question

Comments: Hello, I am doing research on an uncle who served with the 3rd Infantry during WWII, and was killed during the Invasion of Sicily. I would like to find out more about him and found your website on the net last night. I have already sent for his personnel records from St. Louis and they were very limited. I think his original ones were destroyed in the 1973 fire. I was wondering where else I might look. I would like to get After Action Reports from the battle he was killed in, or perhaps General Orders for that event. Would the 3rd Infantry keep records on him? I also need to get a confirmation of his Purple Heart. I often wonder if there are still people alive who may have know him in the 3rd Infantry. Could you please help me to get the information that I need, or tell me where I can. Thank You Very Much for reviewing my letter!
Sincerely,
Chris Naccarato

Date: 06/11/09 REQUEST #5021
Name: Alan Mortensen
Address: 3938 Calle Fermo
City, State, ZIP: Las Vegas, NV 89103
E-mail: a1mortensen@yahoo.com

Subject: Sgt. Joseph l. Naylor

Comments: I am looking for info about my Uncle Sgt. Joseph L. Naylor, Company H, 2nd Battalion, 15th Infantry, 3rd Division. He was in the Torch Invasion at Fedala, Morocco. He died at Anzio Feb. 2, 1944. He was part of a mortar squad and was dug in on the left hand side of Bridge #8 that crosses the Mussolini Canal, just south of the village Iso Bella. He was hit by German artillery fire. If anyone knows any info about my Uncle prior to Anzio, please let me know.

Date: June 11, 2009 REQUEST #5020
Name: Frenda Franklin Ward
Location: Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida, USA
E-Mail: dragonfly19191@aol.com

Subject : Ballon E. Walker, Pfc., WWII, 15th Infantry Regiment

Comments: In researching my great-uncle, Ballon E. Walker, Pfc., WWII, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, I have found little information as to exactly where and when he died. Do you know if there are records ANYWHERE that lists these details of men killed in action during WWII? Do you know if there are photos of the 15th Infantry Regiment during 1943-44?
The last letter received from my great uncle is dated approx. May 1, 1944.
Thank you for your help.
Frenda F. Ward

Date: June 10, 2009 REQUEST #5019
Name: Larry Loffredo
Address: 118 Parkside Court
City, State, ZIP: North Wales, PA 19454
Telephone: 215-393-1475
FAX: 215-393-1476
E-mail: Larry.Loffredo@comcast.net

Subject: 1st Calvary, 5th Regiment Japan 1949-1950

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may know whatever happened to my dear friend William King from New York that I served with just prior to me being sent to Korea in 1951. He taught me everything I knew!!!

Date: 6/8/09 REQUEST #5018
Name: Randy Otis
Telephone: (719) 235-1039
E-mail: randy_otis@yahoo.com

Subject: SILVER STAR RECIPIENT

Comments: Hello,
My grandfather was with the 3ID during WWII and received a Silver Star(3)and I have his star and Purple Heart(3). I have been trying to get the citations that go with them, but have been unable to find them. The following is what I currently have:
Dunn, Patrick HQ, 3d Infantry Division, G.O. No. 371 (1945)
Any help in locating the citations that go with the medals would greatly be appreciated.
Randy Otis

Date: June 8, 2009 REQUEST #5017
Name: Germanais Gregory
E-mail: gregory_germanais@yahoo.com

Subject: looking for a WWII veteran information

Comments: Dears,
I don t know if somebody will be able to help me in my research, but I hope so.

I am currently looking for information about my great father who was Lithuanian. Deported by the Germans on the building of the Atlantic Wall, he managed to escape and then joint the US Army in Normandy. His name was Germanavicius Klemensas. Since he was with the US forces liberating the city of Rheims, and according to my searches, I guess he was member of the XXth corps of the Third US Army. I don t know anything else. I would just like to know how and when he joint the Patton's Army. I simply hope that someone shall be able to provide me with some help.

Best regards.
Germanais Gregory

Date: June 6, 2009 REQUEST #5016
Name: Linda Hass
Address: 26120 141st St.
City, State, ZIP: Bouton, IA. 50039
Telephone: 515-201-1948
FAX: 515-465-4962
E-mail: llhass@iowatelecom.net

Subject: Seeking photos/info

Comments: My father, John P. (Pete, Lefty) Kaufman served in WW II with the Trailblazers. We are seeking photos or information from anyone who served with him in Europe. God bless you all that gave us the freedom we have today.

Date: 06-06-09 REQUEST #5015
Name: John Stedman
Address: 45 Ridgeway Dr
City, State, ZIP: Sheridan, AR
Telephone: 870-942-7419
E-mail: john.stedman@tyson.com

Subject: My Grandfather

Comments: Is there a web site like this for the 636th tank destroyer battalion. My Granddad served with the 636th (attached to the 36th infantry) in N. Africa, Italy, and France and was wounded and sent home while fighting in Germany. Looking for people that may have knew him. His name is G.D. Stedman. Also, his brother Lathan Stedman served with the 442nd Mortar battalion, would like to find info or anyone that may have known him.

Date: June 6, 2009 REQUEST #5014
Name: Mat Louvar
Email: sfd12@mchsi.com

Subject: Bravo Company 3rd Batt 63rd Armor

Comments: I was in B Co 3rd batt 63rd Armor 1985-1988 trying to find pictures of our company. I know Seth Burr was our 1st Sergeant, William Skurski and William S. De Camp was also the company commanders at one point. Our barracks were about 1oo yds or so from the 1st and the 15th. We were right across the street from the rail head. Can you help me out? Mat Louvar

Date: June 5, 2009 REQUEST #5013
Name: Ken
Email: kenwb5539@aol.com

Subject 3ID Flag

Comments: Been looking for 3ft.x 5ft. double sided flag of the 3rd id can't find one - served in 3rd id in Germany 1959
Ken

Date: June 5, 2009 REQUEST #5012
Name: Andrew L. Wojewodka
Email: Wojewodka@comcast.net

Subject: Request for help

Comments: I’m trying to obtain more information on my father’s military history during WWII. It’s been 15+ years since he has passed away and he continues to be an important part of my life/memories. Any help in locating additional information on Company I, 30th Infantry, 3rd division would be greatly appreciated. My dad entered the service Sept 1st 1943 and was discharged December 20, 1945. Was part of the Rome-Arno, Southern France and Rhine Land campaigns. He was wounded April 26, 1944 and the second time on October 1st, 1944, which took him home on medical discharge. . . . I still remember as a boy in the late 50’s where a piece of shrapnel just then worked its way out of my dad’s leg. I still have it!
Thanks you for any advice on how I can learn more of the campaigns and what my dad went through.
Sincerely
Andrew L. Wojewodka
Son of Bernard V. Wojewodka Army Serial Number 357 60 725

Date: June 5, 2009 REQUEST #5011
Name: Rich Rose
E-mail: kathysue51@aol.com

Subject: 456th AAA AW, Battery C

Comments: I am looking for any info on my father Robert M Rose from Paterson, NJ during WWII. I know he was in the Normandy, Northern France, Central Europe, Ardennes and Rhineland Campaigns, received 5 Bronze Stars, 1 Silver Star, Good Conduct Medal, a Purple Heart but have no background about them. He was in the Coast Artillery but not known where. Does anyone have any photos of him? All of ours were lost as well as the medals he was awarded while we were living in San Jose, CA. I am having difficulty interpreting his discharge papers. I just need help. Thank you!