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Date: May 1, 2010 REQUEST #5195
Name: Richard W. McDaniel
Email: bdmcdan@gvtc.com

Subject: Re: //photos added//Questions about Korean Conflict US Army Signal Corps Pers

Comments: My name is Richard McDaniel. My Dad's brother Melvin McDaniel was in the Korean War. I have a photo of him standing in front of a tent. The sign in front of the tent has the following words:

Honey Buccaneers
Test II
3RD Sig Co.
3RD Team

I have no idea where that Communications Tent was located in Korea, but would like to know. I have a second photo of him with some sort of wicker basket on his back while walking with a cane looking stick. This was taken next to an area of water and in what looks like a plowed field there in Korea. He must have been
acting like one of the local farmers.
Melvin died of a heart attack when I was 12 or so years old. He was only 36 then. I was in the US Navy from 1969 to 1990 active duty and then the reserves from 1990 to 1999. I am a VietNam Combat Vet 1972-73.
I am wondering if anyone is still alive who knew Melvin McDaniel back then. He went to some Army schools at Fort Gordon Ga. before heading to Korea. I also had some of my US Navy Communications Training at Fort Gordon, Ga back in 1971. Those classes had about 22 or so US ArmyTroops, 2 of us Sailors, and 1 US Marine.
Regards,
Richard McDaniel
Boerne, Texas
RMC USN Retired
Ham Radio Call-sign K4RMC

Date: March 30, 2010 REQUEST #5194
Name: Douglas Bertram
Location: CMR 467, 4097 APO, AE 09096
Email: douglas.bertram@us.army.mil

Subject: Pvt. Elmo Bertram, 3rd Infantry Div - Anzio

Comments: Gentlemen,
Please post the following enquiry on your warfoto.com website.
My uncle, Pvt, Elmo Bertram from Jamestown, TN was with the 3rd in Italy. He died in the hospital at Anzio on 5 Mar 1944 after having been wounded in action possibly on 3 Mar 1944.
After he died the family wasn't told much about what happened. His records were mostly destroyed in the St. Louis fire, the ones that I've been able to get are badly burnt. Other than the burnt records, I have a letter from the chaplain that buried him, MAJ Lloyd E. Langford who was with the 3rd Inf. Div in Italy.
I'm seeking any information about my uncle and contact with 3rd Inf, members who were at Anzio in the days of Mar 1944.
All the best!
Douglas Bertram

Date: March 26, 2010 REQUEST #5193
Name: Roberto Frecentese
Location: Verdello (Bergamo)
Email: rfrecen@libero.it

Subject: Pvt William Frecentese

Comments: I am seeking information on William Frecentese, of the Third InfantryDivision. He was my great-uncle, and was awarded the Silver Star for bravery in action (World War II), having apparently been wounded. He was born in Italy in 1921 and lived in New York. I'd be grateful to anyone who could supply me with memories, personal recollections, or photos of him. He died in 1976 and is buried in Long Island National Cemetery.
Thanks.
Roberto Frecentese

Date: March 25, 2010 REQUEST #5192
Name: Tom Watson
Email: twatson@wildblue.net

Subject: 3ID Kitzingen Germany 1968-70

Comments: My name is Tom Watson and I was stationed at Harvey Barracks for three years as HQ COMPANY motor pool. I wood love to hear from some of the guys that were there then.

Date: March 25, 2010 REQUEST #5191
Name: Dominick Vietri
Telephone: 703.807.3357 or cell 301-332-1001
Fax: 703-807-3979
Email: dvietri@solutions.canon.com

Subject: Dominick Albert Vietri Jr

Comments: I am looking for my fathers enlistment and discharge date. He fought in WW II with the 3rd Army. Many Thanks
Dominick Vietri

Date: March 23, 2010 REQUEST #5190
Name Bob Bailey
Email: maybob56@bellsouth.net

Subject: 5th Army Association

I had a phone call this morning inquiring about an association made up with former members of the 5th Army in WWII. The 5th was under Gen Mark Clark leadership at the time. Information on any known 5th Army Association or anyone that served within would be greatly appreciated. This phone call a request was ask of me by one of Gen Clarks kin folk.
Thanks for any help you can give me.
Bob

Webmasters Note: From Martin Markley:
Major units serving in Fifth Army.
American Units
• II, IV, VI Corps.
• 1st Armored, 3rd Infantry, 10th Mountain, 34th Infantry, 36th Infantry, 45th Infantry, 82nd Airborne, 85th Infantry, 88th Infantry, 91st Infantry, 92nd Infantry Divisions.
• 366th, 442nd, [473rd], 517th Infantry Regiments.
• 1st, 3rd, 4th Ranger Battalions; [100th Infantry Battalion]; 509th Parachute Infantry Battalion.

Date: March 23, 2010 REQUEST #5189
Name: Timothy Davis
Address: 100 Fillmore Place, Fifth Floor
City, State, ZIP: Denver, Colorado 80206
Telephone: +1.303.331.1944
Fax: +1.303.385.8401
Direct: +1.720.296.3715
Email: davist@tggf.us
Web: www.tggf.us

I am writing on behalf of the Greatest Generations Foundation. We are seeking two healthy World War II veterans from the Third Infantry Division (WWII veterans) to join us on our upcoming tour to Europe to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of Victory in Europe. The two veterans will be joining a total of ten veterans and Ten American College students that are descendents of WWII veterans that fought in the European campaign. This program is scheduled to depart the USA on May 10, returning on May 24. All costs involved in this program are completely underwritten by The Greatest Generations Foundation. Note: veteran will need to have a valid passport and supporting military documentation. Please let us know if you have two veterans on hand that would be deserving to return back to Europe for this historical event.
Sincerely,
Timothy Davis
The Greatest Generations Foundation
Remembering Those Who Served

Date: March 23, 2010 REQUEST #5188
Name: Carolyn King
Email: carolynking2009@windstream.net

Subject: John Rickett

Comments: My dad was John (Johnny) Rickett from Vanceburg, KY. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him during WWII. He was with the 97th treadway bridge company at some point in his service he was under a (Captain White) that was killed right in front of my dad. My dad sometimes drove a jeep for the captain. Some other people he served with were, Reese Mullins, Clayton Zornes. If there is anyone who can send me some info or tell me how I can get any info on my dads service please contact me at carolynking2009@windstream.net

Date: March 22, 2010 REQUEST #5187
Name: Richard L. Wheeler LTC, LG
Command Historian
3rd Infantry Division (USD-North)
COB Speicher, Iraq
Email: richard.wheeler@3id.army.mil

Subject: Baseball Players

Greetings,
I am looking for information on any 3ID Soldiers, from any era, that were or became baseball players. Opening day is coming and this is a special project. Thank you for any assistance you may provide.
ROTM

Richard L. Wheeler
LTC, LG
Command Historian
3rd Infantry Division (USD-North)
COB Speicher, Iraq
318-849-0295 NIPR
670-2107 SIPR

Webmaster's Note: A good reference book is "Baseball in World War II Europe" by Gary Bedingfield.

Date: March 22, 2010 REQUEST #5186
Name: Claude Damewood
Email: cdamewood@att.net

Subject: Hemorrhagic Fever (Korean)
Comments: I am wondering if this site has any information on Korean Hemorrhagic Fever? I was twice hospitalized in a MASH with KHF and wonder if anyone else feels they have had residual problems having survived this disease. I served with the 3rd in Korea, 52-53, 65th Regiment.
Many Thanks
Claude Damewood

Date: March 10, 2010 REQUEST #5185
Name: Neal Crampton
Address: 1214 Hagen Road
City, State, ZIP: Napa, CA 94558
Telephone: 707 265 8591
E-mail: snrmd@aol.com

Subject: Looking for information about my father in law, Neal Crampton, Korean War vet

Comments: I am looking for info about my aging father in law so that my kids might know of his sacrifice. Like many unsung heroes he does not speak much of his experience, only that he was proud to serve in the "Rock Of The Marne". He was a Dartmouth graduate who served voluntarily and i would like his grand kids to know about what a great and noble patriot he was. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Date: March 10, 2010 REQUEST #5184
Name: Allen D. Jackson, USAF (Ret)
Address: 270 Mulberry Bend
City, State, Zip: Jonesborough TN 37659
Tel: 1-423 753-4165
Cell: 1-423 416-4882
Email: jasmt@embarqmail.com

Subject: Private Miles M. Mitchell and Alonzo Estal Shelton

Comments: Good Day and I hope this finds you well and in great spirits. I'm doing research on the men whom either died or were killed in action from WW1 through Vietnam and from my county and need some assist on two WW2 soldiers. I have all their information to include photos and Alonzo's Purple Heart with certificate, but need the following:

Alonzo Estal Shelton, Sgt, S/N 6946019, Co E, 30 Inf Reg.
Where in Italy was he killed?

Miles Maynard Mitchell, Pvt, S/N 34922505, 7th Inf Reg.

Need his Company and were in France or Germany was he killed? One of his two grave markers states France, but his brother whom I've talked with who was also there states it was in Germany. He remembers walking out of the woods and standing in the exact spot were Miles was shot, but he can't remember exactly where now.

Any help on the above would be greatly appreciated and once I get that I can forward you their bio sheets that has their photos and grave markers. Thanks again and have a wonderful life. Sincerely, Allen

Allen D. Jackson, USAF (Ret)
President, Conklin Ruritan
270 Mulberry Bend
Jonesborough TN 37659
Home: 423 753-4165
Cell: 423 416-4882
E-Mail: jasmt@embarqmail.com

Date: 3/9/2010 REQUEST #5183
Name: Todd Ray
E-mail: mylufis@gmail.com

Subject: WWII, CDL, CASSOCK, LEAFLET, T-10 SHOP TRACTOR, BOUSE, AZ

Comments: Hello
I am working on a documentary about the 736th and other battalions involved with training and operations on the CDL project. Training for this occured in Bouse, AZ 1942-1944. My grandfather was in the 736th, Richard Steeb, T5 736th Tank Battalion medium special.
I would really like to hear your stories, see photographs and movies if you are willing to share.
The following are battalions I would like to find information on.

701st, 736th, 738th, 740th, 748th tank battalions 526th Infantry 554th, 538th Ordinance 150th Hospital 166th and 629th Quartermaster.
Thank you.

Date: March 5, 2010 REQUEST #5182
Email: IMCANBE@aol.com

Subject: Medallion

Comments: I found a Marne Division week (tug of war medallion) I figure it is from a sports week competition of some sort. Can you give me more information. Medallion appears to be of copper like material and is about 2" in diameter. Top says "Marne Division Week" bulldog holding a flag with "3d" on the back. There is wheat as if on a penny with the Marne division symbol at the bottom between the ends of wheat.

Date: March 3, 2010 REQUEST #5181
Name: Bob Piner
Email: bobrobert18@yahoo.com

Subject: Bronze Star-WW2 Battle of Bulge

Comments: Dear Sir,
I was awarded a Bronze Star in WW2 for being in the First Infantry Division in combat in the Ardennes and The battle of the Bulge. I was awarded a Bronze Star as a result of having a combat Infantry Badge. My question is was a Bronze Star awarded for combat in the Battle of the Bulge?
Thank you
R. B. Piner