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Date: July 24, 2010 REQUEST #5264
Name: Mary Bukowski
Email: marybukowski@comcast.net

Subject: Edward John Bukowski-WW2 Request

Comments: Hello, I am writing about my Grandfather, Edward John Bukowski. His 90th Birthday is on December 14th and I would LOVE to put a biography of his WW2 participation together for him. Here is what I know so far:

Name: Edward John Bukowski
DOB: December 14, 1920
Place of Birth: Illinois
Place of Enlistment: Erie , Pennsylvania
His Basic Training was at Camp Van Dorn , Mississippi

After Basic Training, he landed in Morocco …then went to Sicily …then up the Italian boot…all the way to Southern/Eastern France. He dodged many bullets along this path….thru Rome ; Monte Casino; Naples and Venice . He said that he was VERY lucky to be alive! He was in the 10th Mountain Division of, I believe, the 393rd Infantry Division (99th Infantry Division). Morocco, Sicily , Italian boot, Southern France, Rome , Monte Cassino & Naples . There was only one unit that was at all those locations, the 3rd Infantry Division.

In the unit history of the 3rd Infantry Division. On page 451 I found listed PFC Edward J. Bukowski. He was a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. Could this be my Grandfather? If so, do you have any information you can send my way?

I am really excited and look forward to hearing from you.

Take care,
Mary Bukowski
(925) 820-5160, home
(925) 548-7829, cell

Webmaster's Note: The Pfc Edward J. Bukowski listed on page 451 of the book "History of the 3rd Division in WWII" was a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment and maybe one of his comrades will contact you.

Date: July 23, 2010 REQUEST #5263
Name: Marlene Dryden
Email: mdryden@folioweekly.com

Subject: Front Line paper
Hi, I have just found a special edition farewell mock-up made for my father S/Sgt. William Arthur Dryden who was managing editor of the Third Division "Front Line" publication in WWII. I haven't seen anything else on this little company paper; do you have any info on it?
At the top of the front page under the flag name FRONT LINE are the words: Korbach Bad Wildungen, which may be where the men made the paper while in
Germany. It's dated March 2, 1946 which was about the date my father left for home.
I know this isn't much detail but I'd love to know anything at all about this little publication; not just the mock-up his men made for his departure but the day-to-day operations of the paper as well.
Thanks very much for your kind attention,
Marlene Dryden

Marlene Dryden
Copy Editor/Proofreader/Special Issues
Folio Weekly
Northeast Florida's News & Opinion Magazine
9456 Philips Highway, Ste. 11
Jacksonville, FL 32256
904.260.9770 x131

Webmaster's Note: The Frontline is currently the newspaper of the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, GA.. Here is the link to the Frontline: http://www.stewart.army.mil/frontlineonline/frontline.asp

Date: July 22, 2010 REQUEST #5262
Name: Teresa Vice
Email: teresa@savedarfur.org

Subject: Radis Vise at Epinal American Cemetery

Comments: Hello, I'm not sure if this is the right place to submit my inquiry, but it's worth a shot. My great uncle Radis Vise is said to be buried in Epinal American Cemetery in Epinal , France , having served in the 7th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division. I was hoping someone could help me find out where I can acquire more information about his service -- anything really. Please let me know what your thoughts are. This is something important to my family as I'm sure it is to many others.
Thank you for your time,
Teresa Vice

Webmaster's Note: Pvt Radis A. Vise is listed as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment Killed in Action, in the book "History of the 3rd Division in WWII" on page 475.

Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010 REQUEST #5261
Name: Michael Donovan
Email: mdonovan@wvu.edu

Subject: My uncle, Sgt Robert W.(Bob) Hansen

Comments: This is a picture of my uncle. Sgt Robert W. (Bob) Hansen from Barnesboro, Pa. He served in the 7th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division from June 1943 to November 1943.He was wounded on Mount La Difensa ,Italy on November 13th,1943.After he was discharged from the hospital the Army transferred him to the 16th Traffic Regulation Transportation Corp. He died in 1949 at the age of 27.
Thank You,
Michael Donovan

Webmaster's Note: Sgt Robert W. Hansen is listed as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment , in the book "History of the 3rd Division in WWII" on page 459.

From: Taylor, John, HS REQUEST #5260
Date: July 22, 2010
Name: Taylor, John, HS
Address: 2201 s. 50th st.
City, State, Zip: Kansas City, Kansas 66106
Tel: 1-913-961-8334
Email: John.Taylor@jocogov.org or johntaylor9126@att.net

Subject: Korean War 1952 to 1953 - 10th Field Artillery, Korea

Comments: I am writing to see if there is anyone out there who was in the 10th Field Arty. During these battles. Or in the area around them or know anything about them. I still am looking for anything on these battles. Please help John
Battle of Old Baldy 26 June to 4 Aug. 1952 Battle of Hill Eerie 21 Mar. to June 1952 Battle of White Horse 6 -15 Oct. 1952 Battle of Triangle Hill 14 Oct. to 25 Nov. 1952 Please contact me at johntaylor9126@att.net 2201 s. 50th st. Kansas City, Kansas 66106 or 913-961-8334

Date: July 22, 2010 REQUEST #5259
Name: Gilles Guignard
Email: dogface44@gmail.com

Subject: AARs for the 7th, 15th, and 30th Infantry Regiments in WW2

Comments: I have just started a big work on map for the months of August and September 1944 in Southern France. I was able to obtain a few AAR's from the 36th Division and the 45th but I have no clue on how to obtain AAR's for the 7th, 15th and 30th regiments and perhaps the 3rd Recon Troop. Do you have any of these? If not do you know someone whom I could ask? I managed to find a program which translates WW2 map coordinates into actual 2010 map coordinates. I'm really having fun pinpointing certain ambushes and roadblocks.
I will be in Southern France mid August for the ceremonies.
With kind regards from Switzerland,
Gilles

Date: July 17, 2010 REQUEST #5258
Name: Joel Martin
Email: wethree3@charter.net

Subject: Cynthia Cabral

Comments: I'm looking for a Cabral family that was stationed at Leighton Barracks in Wurzburg, Germany during the early 1960s. I think he was a sergeant in the 3rd Infantry Division and they flew back to Hawaii after his tour of duty. There was a daughter named Cynthia Cabral, who was born in June 1952, but that's about all I know.
Thank you.

Date: 7/15/2010 REQUEST #5257
Name: Chiasson
E-mail: just.maintain@yahoo.com

Subject: My Father, CSM Henry Chiasson

Comments: My father was CSM Henry Chiasson stationed in Wurzburg from January 1966 to August 1968. I am CSM Chiasson's son and and graduated from Wurzburg American High School in 1968. Wanted to let anyone who served with my Dad in the 3rd Infantry Division that my father passed away in 2003.

Date: July 11, 2010 REQUEST #5256
Name: Eddie Lee
Email: elee72454@hotmail.com

Subject: Soldiers records /history-Maurice Thomas Lee

Comments: Could I get info on Maurice Thomas Lee who served in 3rd army as a spec 4 or 5 in WWII at Ardennes and others 1944 if possible. He was hurt and evac I believe from Luxembourg. thank you very much for any service history r/s
Ed Lee

Date: July 9, 2010 REQUEST #5255
Name: Xavier Van Daele
Email: x_va@hotmail.com

Subject: Charles Joseph Baliko

Comments: Dear Sir,
I introduce myself, Xavier Van Daele. I am Belgian. I am 34 years old. I'm looking for a veteran I believe, if my information is correct former member of the 3rd Infantry Division. His name is Charles Joseph Baliko. I searched the internet after a roster of the 3rd, but without success.Can you help me?
Thank you very much.
Xavier Van Daele

Date: 07/07/2010 REQUEST #5254
Name: Alex Martinez
Location: Houston, Texas
Tel: 1-832-492-3775
E-Mail: marty_hstn@yahoo.com

Subject: Pfc Domingo S. Ledesma - 7th Infantry Regiment - Company L

Comments: I have been working on our family geneology for the last 3-4 years. I am close to completing it with the exception of one great uncle - Domingo S. Ledesma - who was killed-in-action on 10/13/43.
According to the bits of information that I have been able to come up with, the date of death corresponds with the Volturno River Crossing.
I made an attempt to get some information directly from the military personal records division but was informed that only immediate family members could get the information. Since Domingo's mother, father, brother and sister have passed, that option is closed.
Fortunately, I ran across this website and wanted to ask if anyone has information on my great uncle. Anything would be greatly appreciated.
According to the info I was able to obtain, he was in the 3rd Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Regiment, Company L. His date of death is 10/13/43. His body was returned in 1946 and he is buried in San Antonio, Texas - San Fernando Cemetery.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Alex Martinez
Houston, Texas

Webmaster's Note:
Pfc Domingo S. Ledesma is listed in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 463, as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment and Died of Wounds.

Date: July 1, 2010 REQUEST #5253
Name: Jed Goniu
Tel:1-206-261-4400
Email: jedgoniu@comcast.net

Subject Search for Mr Matcham

Comments: I am trying to locate Mr Matcham. He was located in Nurnberg, Germany in 1957. He was with Co K. 5th Inf.Reg. APO 696
Thanks
Jed Goniu
206 261 4400
jedgoniu@comcast.net