Personal Search and Notices

Date: 7-30-09 REQUEST #5071
Name: Leonard A Dayer
Address: 3208 Nutter Chapel Rd
City, State, ZIP: Conway, Ar 72034
Telephone: 501 329-3255
E-mail: ldayer@acxiom.com

Subject: Looking for those who served in 4/4 Cav in Scwheinfurt, Germany 1986-88

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served in 4/4 Cavalry at Schweinfurt, Germany 1986-88 I was in Alpha Troop.

Date: July 30, 2009 REQUEST #5070
Name: David Thress
E-mail: dthress@ci.kirkland.wa.us

Subject: Johnny 2 Stars

Comments: My father was in the 3rd id during world war 2 and talked of a friend Johnny 2 Stars, I would like to know if he is still alive and how to reach him. Thank you a proud son of a 3rd id vet

Date: July 28, 2009 REQUEST #5069
Name: Shirley Bennett
Email: Shirley.Bennett@erlanger.org

Subject: Jasper Ellis

Comments: My father was a Marine with the 3rd Infantry Davison and was aboard the USS Fondelac during War War II. We are told that all of the records of this Infantry Unit and the records of the USS Fondelac were destroyed in a fire??? My family and I would be interested to see any pictures, records, etc of this ship or this unit. If you have any information, websites, etc that could help us, we would greatly appreciate it.
Shirley Bennett

Webmaster's Note: The ship most likely was the USS Fondulac and Jasper Ellis may have been a member of the 3rd Marine Division not the 3rd Infantry Division.

Date: 7/28/09 REQUEST #5068
Name: Susan Poole
Telephone: 828-712-3249
E-mail: sumapo11@yahoo.com

Subject: I want to talk to my brother, Daniel Poole, via letter or e-mail.

Comments: I Know my brother is oversees but I was hoping to at least make contact via email or mail. Daniel Poole is my brother and he is in the ranger battalion. My name is Susan Poole and my phone number is 828-712-3249. My email is sumapo11@yahoo.com
Thank you for your time,
Susan

Date: 26 July 2009 REQUEST #5067
Name: Scott A. Hoose
Address: 2800 Allen Ridge Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Bryan, TX 77802
Telephone: (979) 776-8219
E-mail: sjeeca@gmail.com

Subject: WWII 3rd ID, 15th Infantry R, Company L - Kenneth Hoose

Comments: Seeking information on any aspect of S Sgt Kenneth Hoose's (my grandfather's) WWII service. I am interested in any general information that would fill in the picture of his units' activities, but would be particularly grateful to be contacted by anyone with a personal recollection or memorabilia involving him.

He enlisted in 1943, apparently trained with the 65th ID (inferred from shoulder patch in family photo), and in late July 1944 departed for Europe, arriving in August. To the best of our knowledge he served in L Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division while he was in theater, possibly for the duration. It is not clear to me whether he participated in the Rome-Arno campaign or joined his unit in the Rhineland. He was wounded twice, the first time 24 Dec 1944 near Bennwihr, France, the second ~25 Jan 1945, possibly also in the Colmar pocket. At the time of his wounding he was Pfc. At some point prior to his return to the US in Mar 1946 he was promoted to Staff Sergeant. He was a light truck driver and as a platoon sergeant supervised ~25 men in a light car Co.
Thank you!

Date: 24 July 2009 REQUEST #5066
Name: Tim Coone
Address: Apto J137
City, State, ZIP: Managua, Nicaragua
Telephone: 505 2265 8417
E-mail: tcoone@ibw.com.ni

Subject: Oren Rynearson

Comments: I am looking for information on Oren Rynearson, a second cousin, who served in WW1, born 4th Oct 1896. In the 1920 Census he was a sergeant at Camp Pike, Arkansas, and was a WW1 veteran, so I believe he was probably with the 3rd Infantry Division at the time. In 1924 he was with the 6th Field Artillery as a 2nd Lt. If you have anything n his military service I would be most grateful. Many thanks.

Date: 22 July 2009 REQUEST #5065
Name: John W. Tilford
Address: 5561 E Earl Young Rd
City, State, ZIP: Bloomington, IN 47408-9360
Telephone: 812 336 5574 or 812 219 8235
FAX: 812 336 5574, but call first
E-mail: johntilford@comcast.net

Subject: Desperately need witness to (Leonard) Wayne McIntosh's combat wounds

Comments: As near as we can tell, Wayne was hit on at least three different occasions. Left hand and back of neck still carry shrapnel from German fire at Anzio. Wayne also had a French stone building fall on him after it was hit by indirect fire - resulting in his evac to England where he woke from a coma to find he had a broken back.

I have had the honor of representing Wayne as he progressed through the Department of Veterans Affairs system. He is now 100% service connected disabled and his wife has CHAMPVA coverage. He obtains all of his medical care through the VA, and has an electric scooter to get around.

HOWEVER - he STILL does not have a Purple Heart. Two requests to the Board for Correction of Military Records in St. Louis have been formally denied on the basis of "no official military medical records of combat wound(s)".

If ANYONE reading this witnessed Wayne being wounded, or knows of anyone still alive who witnessed Wayne being wounded, or even knew shortly after the fact that he was wounded (such as remembered his bandages, etc.) PLEASE contact me so that we can get a "buddy statement" from that person or persons in support of his request for a Purple Heart. I have contacts with Senator Lugar's office and the offices of representatives Hill, Ellsworth, and Buyer. All are willing to help, but we must go back to the Board with something better than our current circumstantial evidence.

Thank you for whatever help you can provide to Wayne.

By the way, we took Wayne and his son Kenny to DC on the first Hoosier Honor Flight on 12 November 2008.

Sincerely,

John W. Tilford
5561 E Earl Young Rd
Bloomington, IN 47408-9360
(812) 336 5574

Date: 7/19/2009 REQUEST #5064
Name: Rose M. Mercurio-Johnson
Address: 3 Mountain View Lane
City, State, ZIP: Garnervile, NY 10923
Telephone: 845-354-5983
E-mail: pjsmom88@aol.com

Subject: PFC Peter P. Mercurio

Comments: My dad was the the 30th Infantry Division of the 3rd Division, and I have his bronze star, but no information on why he received this honor. Dad served from June of 1942 through June of 1945. If anyone knows my dad Peter Mercurio from Yonkers, I would love to hear from you.

Webmaster's Note: Pfc Peter P. Mercurio Service Co, 30th Infantry Regiment, was awarded the Bronze Star for action in France on January 23, 1945, according to the listing in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WW2" on page 419. At that time the 30th Inf. Regt was near Colmar, Holzwihr, or Ostheim France.

Date: July 19, 2009 REQUEST #5063
Name: Clyde Hall
E-mail: mlrobine@eastman.com

Subject: History of his death

Comments: He was from Virginia and I believe he fought with the 36th infantry Division until his death.

Date: July 18, 2009 REQUEST #5062
Name: Arthur Dawson Jr
E-mail: art.dawson@us.army.mil

Subject: Combat Action Badge for OIF 1

Comments: I was a soldier assigned to 1-41 Field Artillery Battalion during Operation Iraqi Freedom One. I was left the unit in May 2004 before the creation of the Combat Action Badge. I have attempted to contact the unit several times in order to attain records to qualify for the Combat Action Badge. However every attempt has been unsuccessful up til this point and I was hoping you might be able to assist me in getting the proper award letter or any other documentation.

Date: July 18, 2009 REQUEST #5061
Name: matt friend
E-mail: jig587@yahoo.com

Subject: 1981-1983 kitzingen

Comments: looking for members of 2nd platoon 3rd MP CO 3rd ID KITZINGEN 1981-1983

Date: July 17, 2009 REQUEST #5060
Name: Paul N Hulse
Email: PHCH95@aol.com

Subject: My Father and BIG X
Comments: Hello, My name is Paul Hulse and I am trying to find anyone that knew my father who was with you unit as an entertainer in 1952. His Country western Band traveled with and played for you guys. His band was Little Dave Allen and The Drifters. His real name was Dave Hulse. He should be quite a memorable guy as he was only 4' 11" and had a curvature of the spine from breaking his back when he was only two. He got a citation from a Major J Wilson- S S O. If anyone remembers him PLEASE contact me at phch95@aol.com I would honestly be proud to hear about his shows and hopefully someone who knew him. Photos would be really great as well. God bless you all for your service to our Great Nation. I hope someone will remember him.
Have a Blessed Day. Paul N Hulse, His Proud Son

Date: July 15, 2009 REQUEST #5059
Name: Celeste Ancar
Address: 13231 Hwy 23
City, State, ZIP: Jesuit Bend, Louisiana 70037
E-mail: ancarl@bellsouth.net

Subject: Arthur J. Domingue, Sr., (father) new guinea luzon go 33 wd 45

Comments: Any information about this unit or my father would be appreciated. I am seeking information about my father, Arthur J. Domingue, Sr. He was in the New Guinea, Luzon GO 33 WD 45 campaign 1944-45. My father never talked about the war and it wasn't until his death last year did we find out about the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. If anyone have information about this unit please contact me.
ancarl@bellsouth.net .

Date: July 14, 2009 REQUEST #5058
Name: Brian Burr"
Email: bburr1@comcast.net

Subject: Trying to identify the soldiers in the Yank Magazine picture celebrating at Berghof

Comments: Hello,
My father has seen a photo album and purchased a dagger supposedly taken from Berghof. The items were purchased in an auction in Oklahoma in 1981. The mother of one of the original 3rd Infantry Division members to enter Berghof had these items. I am trying to identify the soldiers in the Yank Magazine picture celebrating at Berghof. Do you have any knowledge of either these names or any soldiers entering Berghof who may have had a mother in Oklahoma ? Thanks
Brian Burr

Date: July 13, 2009 REQUEST #5057
Name: Celeste Ancar
Address: 13231 Hwy 23
City, State, ZIP: Jesuit Bend, Louisiana 70037
E-mail: ancarl@bellsouth.net

Subject: Winnie Ancar, father-in-law

Comments: We would like to know if there's anyone still living that served with Winnie Ancar in France in 1944. Please contact us at ancarl@bellsouth.net

Date: July 11, 2009 REQUEST #5056
Name: James Parse Breon
E-mail: jpb2@psu.edu

Subject: Information on Parse H. Breon, 33, 761, 973 KIA January 25, 1945.

Comments: I am looking for any information on Parse H. Breon. We have very little information about him. I am his son and was 8 years old when he was KIA. I am 72 years old now and want to know more about the situation and etc he was experiencing.
Thanks.
James Parse Breon

Webmaster's note: Pvt Parse H. Breon is listed in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 451 as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment- Killed in Action.

Date: July 11, 2009 REQUEST #5055
Name: Cindy Steger
Email: Cksteger@aol.com

Subject: Edwin "Buddy" Melvin Steger

Comments: Hi, I'm trying to locate information on my father-in-law, Edwin "Buddy" Melvin Steger. We have some of his Army papers; he was in WWII, infantry, Headquarters Company Corps, 3rd Infantry Division. I found paperwork for him to receive a Bronze Star Medal (dated 4/8/1945) but my husband knew nothing about this and I cannot find any information on the internet. The other recipients in the order are Robert E. Grice and John W. Drought. The order is signed by Major General Milburn.
There were some other items in an envelope, and we're trying to piece together where he was in the war, where he fought, where he would have picked up some of these items, etc.
Any help you can give is greatly appreciated,
Cindy Steger

Cynthia K. Steger
Independent Contractor, Department of Defense
Contract Investigator, U.S. Federal Investigative Services

Date: 7/11/2009 REQUEST #5054
Name: James Rosolowski
City, State, ZIP: New York State
E-mail: Judy2Ross@yahoo.com

Subject: Looking for friends -Army 10th Engineer Division-Larson Brks. Kitzigen, Germany

Date: 9 July 2009 REQUEST #5053
Name: Alice Thomsen
Address: 217 N W 6th Avenue
City, State, ZIP: Milton Freewater, OR 97862
Telephone: 541-938-6889
E-mail: alicethomsen@charter.net

Subject: 1980, Ft Mc Clellan, Al. Medical Problems

Comments: I am searching for anyone that was stationed at Ft Mc Clellan, Al, or taking Basic Training there especially during Jul-October, 1980. There was a Chemical Warfare School spill while we were there. We found dead birds around base. A friend at the school at an earlier time, says that always indicated a spill, and that is sometimes how they would know for sure. About 200 of us on base, to include those in 2nd Battalion Basic Training came down ill. It appeared to be like a flu, running high temperatures however. I believe that is the cause of Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure for us. Please contact me and let me know about any relative stationed there or yourself if serving there, with your own health problems. So far the Army and the VA deny anything associated to it. I have lupus and high blood pressure. Thank you

Date: 7/8/09 REQUEST #5052
Name: John J Ciampa Jr.
Address: 78 Swanton Street
City, State, ZIP: Winchester, MA 01890
Telephone: 781-729-5094/617
E-mail: j_ciampa78@comcast.net

Subject: my Father's buddies/or anyone who served with him during WWII

Comments: To whom it may concern, If anyone knew my dad who served in WWII with the with the 69th signal detachment / 573rd Signal AW in England, France, Belgium, and Germany as heavy auto equipment operator. I know from talking with him ie. he passed some years ago, that one of his buddies he served with his name was Roscoe I don't have his last name if anyone knew my Dad please contact me call anytime or e-mail me Thanks, John J Ciampa Jr. my Dad or course was John senior.

Date: July 7, 2009 REQUEST #5051
Name: William S. Dean, Jr.
Email: california_william@yahoo.com

Subject: Information of Sergeant William S. "Bill" Dean

Comments: Hello,
I'm trying to locate any information/memories of my father, William Shirley "Bill" Dean, who was a sergeant serving in the 3rd Infantry Division, during World War II. He was combat infantry and received the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, etc. Unfortunately his personal records are among those lost in the fire at St. Louis, so I am trying to put together whatever information I can about him and his unit service. I know he served in the North African, Sicily, Italy, Austria and Germany campaigns. Thank you for any help.
Best wishes,
William S. Dean, Jr.

Date: July 06, 2009 REQUEST #5050
Name: Iris Kaufman
Email: iakaufman@nyc.rr.com

Subject: Does anyone know my dad ?

Subject: My name is Iris Kaufman. My father Sgt Emanuel H. Kaufman (known as Manny) was in the army from 1940-1945. 1st Division, 1st Battalion, Headquarters Company 18th Infantry fought in the battle on Omaha Beach. He was one of the lucky ones and lived a full life (spoke very little about the war). He passed away in 1984. I have his discharge papers and medals (Bronze star, Purple Heart among others). I am interested in honoring him by telling his story to his grandson.
The discharge papers says: Battles: Algeria French Morocco Normandy Northern France Rhineland Sicily Tunisia. Would love to hear from anyone who may have info or stories about him or his company .
Thank you,
Iris.

Date: July 5, 2009 REQUEST #5049
Name: MAJ Damian Green
Tel: 1-706-604-9878
Email: damian.greene@us.army.mil

Subject: Unit History Project (3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division)

Comments: I am currently the battalion executive officer for the 203 Brigade Support Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized), which has the distinction of having the unit history and colors of the 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. Our new BN Hq on Kelley Hill, FT Benning, GA needs pictures and other articles to show the Soldiers of the proud history of this highly decorated unit. If you have something to contribute please email or call:
MAJ Damian Green, BN XO damian.green@us.army.mil (706)604-9878

Date: JULY 03, 2009 REQUEST #5048
Name: RONALD J. DUTKOVIC
Address: 443 QUASSEY ST.
City, State, ZIP: LAKE BLUFF,ILL 60044
Telephone: 847-235-2874
FAX: 847-235-2227
E-mail: rdutkovic@yahoo.com

Subject: Information on uncle who landed on Normandy in 1945

Comments: I WOULD LIKE SOME INFORMATION ON MY UNCLE STEVEN DUTKOVICH WAS ONE OF THE FIRST GI'S THAT LANDED ON THE SHORES OF NORMANDY IN I THINK 1945. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF HE WAS A DECORATED GI AND WHAT WAS HIS STATUS IN THE WAR. I WOULD LIKE THIS INFORMATION BECAUSE I WOULD LIKE TO HONOR HIS MEMORY IN THE WAR. HE PASSED AWAY JUNE 17,2003, HE WAS BORN NOV.03,1914.PLEASE REMIT INFORMATION IF POSSIBLE.
THANK YOU

Webmaster's Note: The landing in Normandy or D Day was June 6, 1944. the 3rd Infantry Division was in the liberation of Rome, Italy on that date.