Personal Search and Notices

Date: Nov.28, 2009 REQUEST #5148
Name: Linda Carlson
Email: lcarlson2@verizon.net

Subject: Looking for Jack Winkler
Comments: I am helping in a family search for Jack (possible nickname) Winkler. I have been told that he was part of the 3rd Infantry Division and that he was awarded the French Forregere and the Distinguished Unit Citation. According to the information that I have he may have been from Michigan . I do have a picture of Jack if you need it would help. The NPRC was unable to help me. Could you please check your records for a J. Winkler or Jack Winkler?
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Best regards,
Linda Carlson

Date: Nov.28, 2009 REQUEST #5147
Name: Tony Anzick
Email: anzicktg@comcast.net

Subject: My uncle Anthony J. Vidmar

Comments: Anthony J. Vidmar died in France on 7-31-1944 according to the markings on his grave are as follows:
Anthony J. Vidmar
OHIO
Staff Sgt.10 INF 3rd-5th INF Div.
World War II
I do not know how much information I would need to get some on him. I was in the Navy late 50's early 60's And am not familiar INF or Div units.
Thank you For your Service to the USA
Tony Anzick

Date: November 25, 2009 REQUEST #5146
Name: Dewain E. Denke
Email: jdenke@embarqmail.com

Subject: looking for buddies

Comments: I am looking for a web site or buddies from when I served in Swinfert, Germany in 70-71. Please assist me how to locate these. I served with the 2nd Battalion, 39th Field Artillery. Thanks.
Dewain E. Denke.

Date: November 22, 2009 REQUEST #5145
Name: elle sicard
Email: ellenjay2@yahoo.com

Subject: Camp Pike- EDWARD CLARK WEAVER

Comments: DEAR SIR -- I HAVE 2 PHOTOS OF MY FATHER AT CAMP PIKE AND WILL SHARE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. HIS SERVICE RECORDS WERE LOST BY A MOVING COMPANY SHORTLY BEFORE HIS DEATH, AND I NEED TO FIND SOME WAY TO RESEARCH HIS ARMY SERVICE. YOU KNOW THAT MANY SERVICE RECORDS WERE BURNED IN THE V.A. FIRE.

HIS NAME WAS EDWARD CLARK WEAVER BORN CHICAGO ILLINOIS 26 SEPT 1896.

THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES HAS RECORDS OF HIS REGISTRATION FOR THE WW-ONE DRAFT IN LICKING COUNTY OHIO IN 1917, BUT HE LEFT THAT AREA, AND MUST HAVE ENLISTED SOMEWHERE ELSE, MAYBE NEW YORK CITY? I HAVE THOSE NARA RECORDS FOR HIS REGISTRATION BUT THEY DO NOT MAKE ANY SENSE. SOME OF THE LICKING COUNTY RECORDS WERE ALSO BURNED.

I KNOW HE SERVED IN FRANCE, AND I BELIEVE HE CROSSED TO OR FROM EUROPE ON A TRANSPORT SHIP NAMED "MARTHA WASHINGTON" -- WHERE HE SWAPPED HATS WITH A SAILOR WHOSE LAST NAME WAS ALSO WEAVER. I HAVE THAT "MARTHA WASHINGTON" HAT WITH THE SAILOR'S NAME INSIDE.

I BELIEVE MY FATHER WAS HONORABLY DISCHARGED AT CAMP PIKE. DO YOU KNOW WHAT UNITS WERE SEPARATED THERE? ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR MY RESEARCH EFFORTS? I WILL APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU CAN OFFER.
THANK YOU

Date: November 22, 2009 REQUEST #5144
Name: Billy Ray Whitfield
Address: HansTinhofstr. 4/3
7000 Eisenstadt
Country: Austria
Tele: 0043 2682 72372
Email: billwhit1357@gmail.com

Subject: WW2 - Corporal Ira Bill Whitfield

Comments: I am seeking information about my father, Ira Bill Whitfield, known as I.B., who served in North Africa in WW2. I have only the attached photo of him, which shows, what appears to be, Corpral stripes, but I see no insignia. My father was killed when I was six years old, 51 years ago. All of my fathers family, brothers, sisters, etc, have all passed away and I have no where to seek the information I need. I do have my fathers dog tags which states that his home, when he entered the service, was Russelville, Arkansas and he was married to a woman named Evelyn (not my mother). His service number is: "38295807". Next to the service number is a "T43" and then an "O"
I have no idea what unit, brigade, company, or battery he might have been in, just that he was mostly in North Africa. I know this is a big order and I don't expect much, but I have to try. Seems as I get older, I want to find out more about the man who was my father. A day late and a dollar short, but I have to try.
Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter. God Bless.
B.R. Whitfield
HansTinhofstr. 4/3
7000 Eisenstadt
Austria
Tele: 0043 2682 72372

Date: November 21, 2009 REQUEST #5143
Name: David Sean Hamilton
Email: candihamilton@earthlink.net

Subject: Cold War Veterans Service

Comments: I served in the 123rd Sig Bn in 1986-'88 during the cold war. I get a lot of flack from sillyvillians without a clue who are derogatory toward me when I state that I am a Veteran. They want to know what war I was in. When I tell them that the cold war and that indeed any service is exemplary, they laugh.
I heard that the US Army issues a certificate for those who served during the cold war. Do you have any information on this certificate and how to acquire one? Not that it really matters, because I am a veteran, and I know that I served.
Thank you,
David Sean Hamilton

Date: 11/20/2009 REQUEST #5142
Name: Eric Love
E-Mail: ericlove@cableone.net

Location: Jacksonville, AL

Subject: Clyde V. Love of Piedmont, Alabama

Comments: My Dad, Clyde V. Love of Piedmont, Alabama was a mortar gunner in Company B; 15th Infantry Regiment; 3rd Infantry Division. He served from North Africa to Germany in WWII. I know it's late to be searching in 2009, but trying to find anyone who knew him.

Date: November 19, 2009 REQUEST #5141
Name: Jim Shaup
Email: cuzzy67@ptd.net

Subject: Harold O. Messerschmidt, MOH 3rd Inf Div

Comments: Our American Legion Post 973, Quakake, Pa is named after Sgt Messerschmidt and finally after 65 years we are securing in our post a place of honor for him. I have contacted by e-mail (rocky) but receive no answer. maybe you can help in tell us where we can get a patch from the 3rd Inf, Co L, 30th Inf. and also if any photos of Sgt Messerschmidt are available from the 3rd Inf. Div.

Please help if you can, or if you would know where we can go to receive help.

Thank you and may God bless America.

Jim Shaup, Chaplain
Quakake American Legion Post 973
PO Box 40
Delano, Pa 18220-0040
my e-mail is cuzzy67@ptd.net

Webmaster's Note: The only photo that I found is from the book "History of the 3rd Infantry division in WWII" Here is that photo: Here are other links http://schuylkillcountymilitaryhistory.blogspot.com/2007_12_01_archive.html

http://www.usa-patriotism.com/heroes/moh/ww2/messerschmidtl.htm

Date: November 18, 2009 REQUEST #5140
Name: Steven Stanley
Email: stevenstanley.n0yhh@mac.com

Subject: Looking for fellow Marne Dogs

Comments: I am looking for NCOs and Officers who were assigned with me at the 3 Inf. Div HQ G3 Emergency Operations Center from 1982 until 1985We were located in a very small room 2nd floor in the G3 Operations Section, Division Hq., Leighton Barracks.
Steven Stanley
SSG USA Retired
stevenstanley.n0yhh@mac.com or n0yhh@hotmail.com

Date: 11/12/09 REQUEST #5139
Name: Patti Bradford Wheatley
E-mail: patti_wheatley@yahoo.com

Subject: I need information on my Uncle Richmond Bradford KIA WWll

Comments: He was in the Army, killed in action in Italy Feb. 21 1944. He was barely 20 yrs old. I recall my Father saying he was killed on a bridge. I would be so happy if I heard from someone who may have known him. I dont even have a picture of him. Thanks

Date: November 11, 2009 REQUEST #5138
Name: Ken Roberts
Email: kroberts@worldcityweb.com

Subject: 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army request: George Mackenzie Roberts

Comments: Gentlemen, I am looking for information on my father's service during World War II. He died in 1983. I know he was a rifleman in Company K, 254th Infantry Regiment, 63rd Infantry Division, Seventh Army. I know he was at some point redeployed to the 100th Infantry Division. I believe he landed in Marseilles , France , or other, smaller port on December 9, 1944, attached to the Third Infantry Division, Southern France.
Fought in the Battle of the Bulge, I believe. He received two Purple Hearts, presumably for injuries sustained on Jan. 10, 1945, on March 30, 1945 and once more, in May, this time in Germany . I am not certain of the injury locations on the first two. I also do not have the exact date on the last injury. After the last injury, he was sent ot England and then Massachusetts for about nine months or rehab. We believe he was there through Christmas of 1946. I believe this was an injury sustained when a Jeep in which he and three others were riding went over a mine. Apparently two died immediately and one was too far gone to save, though apparently my father tried. I believe he was actually 17 when he enlisted. My father not only never told his children he fought at the Battle of the Bulge, he never told his wife, my mother.
Happy Veteran’s Day.
Thanks.
Ken

Date: November 11, 2009 REQUEST #5137
Name: William Jackson
Email: diddieman@yahoo.com

Subject: Information on Willie S Jackson

Comments: I am looking for any information on my father that was in the Welch Convalescent Hospital in January 1945. He was in Company "C" 329th Infantry unit. He was transferred from Mason General Hospital in Brentwood NY on January 19, 1945 to Welch. He never talked much about the war, but now with my being a vet of nam in 1966-1967 I somewhat understand. Thanking you for any and all help. Please contact me at diddieman@yahoo.com
Bill Jackson

Date: November 11, 2009 REQUEST #5136
Name: Ken Grant
Email: kgrant@colsa.com

Subject: Earl Huff, PVT, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division

I am seeking information on my uncle, Earl Huff. He was killed in Italy during WWII and was in the subject unit. I would like to know when he joined the unit and what he did.
Kenneth Grant
LTC, USA (Ret)

Date: November 6, 2009 REQUEST #5135
Name: Marcia
Email: maishamay@bellsouth.net

Subject: re: old guard meaning

Comments: I wanted to know why the 3rd U.S. Infantry is called the Old Guard. I could not find the answer. I came up with your web site and thought you could help me with the answer.
Thank you

Webmaster's note: This confusion comes up quite often and the answer is easy. The 3rd Infantry Regiment not the 3rd Infantry Division is called the "Old Guard.

Here are several links that will explain the 3rd Infantry Regiment's story.

http://www.army.mil/info/organization/unitsandcommands/commandstructure/theoldguard/

http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/thirdinf.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3d_US_Infantry_Regiment_%28The_Old_Guard%29

Date: November 5, 2009 REQUEST #5134
Name: Deyo, Ralph M
Email: ralph.m.deyo@lmco.com

Subject: Looking for a limited print book, "Company A during WW II"

Comments: Good afternoon,
The site has been extremely productive in finding information on my father, FSGT Ralph F. Deyo CO. A, 1st Batt., 15th Reg. at Colmar in 1945. Now I am searching for a book written and published in limited quantities about and titled, "Company A during WW II". Looking to borrow, or buy.

Contact can be made at any of the following e-mail addresses:

rotor-head@msn.com

rotor_head@live.com

ralph.m.deyo@lmco.com

Thanks you for any assistance that can be provided.

Ralph M. Deyo
SCPO USN(Ret)
"Non Sibi, Sed Patriae."

Date: November 4, 2009 REQUEST #5133
Name: Ssg Dennis Warner
Address: 1165 Hawthorn Dr
City, State, ZIP: Martin, MI 49070
E-mail: warnersnest@yahoo.com

Subject: Bco. 1-15 inf Harvey Barracks

Comments: Looking for any old "Can Do" soldiers that were there between 1980-1983, was in the 81mm plt. Damon Garcia was my plt sgt for a while. Seems like a life time ago. Those were the good old days. I was at Harvey from March 1980-March 1983 with Bco.1st bn 15th inf, 81mm plt. and would like to get in touch with old friends from then or any one else who was in the unit at that time. I do miss them days, had a good time, it was my second home. "CAN DO"

Date: November 3, 2009 REQUEST #5132
Name: Chad Ruggles
Email: chadducret@yahoo.com

Subject: PFC Claude R. Ruggles, 15th regt. Co. K

Comments: He was in the army from 39 to 45, receiving the bronze star Sept 18 in Raddon France. I sent for replacement ribbons and medals to St. Louis but never received one word. He was involved in all of the 3rds amphibious landings. Along with arrowheads, at least one purple heart. I was wondering if there is a roster available of Co. K 15th regt. that may help me maybe even a picture. I would very much appreciate the citation for the bronze star. please help if you can I have tried everything I can think of.
Thank you for your time.
Chad Ruggles