Personal Search and Notices-October 2000

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Monday, October 30, 2000 REQUEST #347
Name: Project Remembrance -- Rachel Torres
email: projectremember@yahoo.com

Project Remembrance will unveil a World War Two memorial plaque on Memorial Day 2001 with the names of two men who served in the 41st Field Artillery Bataalion. They were brothers from La Canada, California, John and Joseph Doherty. John died on 10 Dec 1943 and Joseph died on 15 March 1945. If you served with them, or have any further information, please contact Rachel Torres at

projectremember@yahoo.com
and see our web site at:
www.geocities.com/projectremember

If you would like to attend the unveiling, please contact us.
Thank you.

Sunday, October 29, 2000 REQUEST #346
Stanley Amilowski
Address: 2821 SW 31 Lane
City, State, ZIP: Cape Coral----Florida----33914
email: samilowski@aol.com

Request: I am trying to locate a sp4 David Golden, who served with me in the Hqs company of the 10th Engr Bn at Ft Benning. It was 1956. It was in the sand hill are of the fort

Sunday, October 29, 2000 REQUEST #345
Name: Judy Craven
email: jacraven@bellsouth.net
Subject: Lewis Clyde Crownover, WW II in Italy

My uncle, Lewis Clyde Crownover, who recently died in September 2000 of cancer, served in Italy during 1943 - 1945. The only recollection of his I ever knew of, and it was through another person, was as follows:

His infantry division was following tanks on a road in Italy. The Germans destroyed all the tanks and killed everyone except my uncle (who was wounded), another soldier, and a third soldier who had his leg blown off during the attack. The Germans searched over the site of the battle to make sure everyone was dead. My uncle and the others laid very still, one of them was even nudged by the Germans, but he remained still. Finally the Germans left the area, and after what probably seemed like forever, the soldier with only one leg began to call out for help, asking if anyone was still alive. My uncle and the other soldier, carried the soldier with one leg back to another division, as theirs had been wiped out.

That is all I know but I would like to know more as I, too, am a veteran (of a much later war). The main reason I would like more information is that his surviving sisters (my mother and aunt) would also like to know more about where he served, etc. They were quite a bit younger than he was, as they were only small children during the war. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Saturday, October 28, 2000 REQUEST #344
Lynda & Peter Randall
Address: Leicester
City, State, ZIP: England
email: peter.randall1@ntlworld.com

Request: Mr. Edwin (Eddie) Merry (LCMs and gunner) & Mr. Lawerance (Lol) Randall (Defencesivly Equipped Merchant Shipping radio operator )
We are trying to research our late father and father - in- laws Royal Nay WW2 service records. Mr. Eddie Merry saw active duty on the Sicily landings and possibly the Italian landings, He was an LCM personnel and at some point his craft or ship was attacked and damaged because he spent a long time in hospital in Naples. We are having problems tracing both records because the subject was avoided by our respective fathers while they were alive and we have no idea what the names of the ships they were on are. If anyone has any information or think they can help could they e-mail peter.randall1@ntlworld.com
Many Thanks

Saturday, October 28, 2000 REQUEST #343
Charles W. Jones
Telephone: (864)-582-0610
Address: 306 Spruce Street
City, State, ZIP: Spartanburg, South Carolina 29303
email: CharliSr3@aol.com

Request: Trying to locate Richard Richardson, who I served with in F-company of the 15th Inf. Regt. 3rd Inf. Div. from 1950-1951 in Korea. He was Cpl-(E-4) and the company Medic. He received the Silver-Star Medal for his actions in combat in 1951. I last saw him in Jan. 1952 at Fort Ord California. I had his home address but lost it over the years,
"50 of them". He was from Bloomburg or Bloomingdale, Ohio

Wednesday, October 25, 2000 REQUEST #342
James J Blake Jr
Telephone: 954-989-3701
Fax: 646-915-8670
Address: 6900 SW 10 Street
City, State, ZIP: Pembroke Pines FL 33023
email: general1969@aol.com

Request: I am looking for any and all information on my Dad (deceased, as of September 20, 1997), Sgt. James J. Blake, Army Serial # 20110313. He was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division Association.
In World War II my Dad served with Company K of the 15th Infantry Regiment in Normandy, Northern France and the Rhineland. He was wounded in action on April 14, 1945. I do have a copy of his discharge papers and Honorable Discharge Certificate.
Any info would be appreciated, as I would like to add it to the family history that I am doing. I, and two of my brothers, served during (and IN) Vietnam. My Dad served in WW II. My Grandfather served in India and in South Africa during the Boer War with the Royal Dublin Fusiliers of the British Army. Guess you could see we are a military family!

Wed, 25 Oct 2000 REQUEST #341
Steve Canterbury
email: MRPick@webtv.net

Subject: Info on my father or anyone that fought alongside him:
My name is Steve Canterbury my fathers name was Willie Canterbury he
fought in the 3rd division in North Africa and he was at the invasion of
Anzio. He also fought alongside Audie Murphy going out on patrols with
him. Audie used to call him "Cannonball" because his last name was
Canterbury. But like a lot of soldiers my dad did not like to talk about
specifics. I was hoping that you could direct me to someone that didn't
mind sharing their stories about that specific time and place. Also I
have a military picture of him that I can e-mail to you if you would
like. Thanks Steve Canterbury

Tuesday, October 24, 2000 REQUEST #340
Frank L Bottoni
Telephone: 608-742-2787
Address: 1019 W Franklin St
City, State, ZIP: Portage Wi 53901-1924
email: engrbott@jvlnet.com

Request: Looking for info on 235th com Engr Bn co a, from N. Africa to northern Italy, then departed for Manila PI. Any help in this search would be appreciated, I do know that this unit was originally from New York as a National Guard Unit and activated at the outset of WWII. Thank you fb

Tue, 24 Oct 2000 REQUEST #339
Ron Vargas
Telephone: 228-386-3015
email: rvargas@casinomagic.com
email: Magichermano@cs.com

Subject: Cruz T. Vargas
My father, Cruz T. Vargas, passed away on October 17, 2000. He was 80 years old. He was a 3RD Infantry veteran of W.W.II. He served in N. Africa, Sicily and Italy. He was wounded in battle and received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medals. I am looking for anyone who served with and knew my father. I wanted to let them know of his passing and to speak with them about my father to learn more about his time in the service. I appreciate any help you can provide. Thank you.

Saturday, October 21, 2000 REQUEST #338
Jim Reecamper
Telephone: 417-724-8257 or collect 800-351-5169 (access code 01)
Fax: 417-724-1155
Address: 2351 Robertson Mill Way
City, State, ZIP: Nixa, MO. 65714
email: jimandjoey@worldnet.att.net

Request: I am conducting research on my uncle that died of wounds received on May 30, 1944 and died a few days later. His name was Capt. Harry E. Levy. I believe he was the Company Commander of H Co. 7th Inf. I have a copy of a letter from him to my older sister when he was a 1LT and he used this unit's address. I am trying to contact anyone that was a member of this unit during the Anzio Beach Head battles. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am writting Anzio Beachhead Veterans Association also.

Friday, October 20, 2000 REQUEST #337
Name: JOHN A HOVAN
email: jhovan8315@aol.com

Subject: Information about the 16th Det 55th Arty was at Fort Stewart. Ga back in them60. I was with the unit 16th Det 55th Arty I was with an RCAT unit Radio Controlled Air targets. Was wondering if there any information about the unit in the web.

Fri, 20 Oct 2000 REQUEST #336
Kevin Derrick
email: Clamdip1@aol.com

Subject: 3rd ID unit
I served in the 3rd ID in Germany in 1975. I was in an ADA unit stationed at
"Gibelstat" near "Wurzburg." For the life of me, I can't recall the units name. can you help me?

Friday, October 20, 2000 REQUEST #335
Ed Cockrell
email: edcockrell@yahoo.com

Request: My father, Wm. "Cocky" Cockrell served in service battery, 41st FA battalion during WW2. I would like to hear from any of his buddies. He is having health problems and I really think he would enjoy having info so would I. Once a Marne man, always a Marne man. Thanks Ed

Friday, October 20, 2000 REQUEST #334
Robert M. Young
Telephone: (972)264-2051
Address: 1602 Ash St.
City, State, ZIP: Grand Prairie ,Texas ,75050
email: RazzTazz6@home.com

Request: Would like to know what happened to the 3rd of the 63rd Armor . I was with them in Augsburg Germany from 8/12/77 to 3/16/81,In both A company and C company. Can not find it on your list of 3rd ID units. I am looking for long lost comrades plus the history of the 63rd Armor. I would be in very thankful for Any help you can give me in this matther. Would also be thankful if you could help me find where I could get the Unit crest for the 3rd of the 63rd Armor. Your truly SP-5 Robert M. Young/Disabled Vet.

Thu, 19 Oct 2000 REQUEST #333
Larry Janquart
414-325-3516
email: LaurencefJ@aol.com

Matt Breitenbach from Milwaukee, Wisconsin was a friend of mine. He died
during this year. He always said that he was a member of the 3rd Division
during WWII and Korea. I believe he started as a lieutenant and became a
general while in Europe. Is it possible to get any information about him?

2000-10-18 REQUEST #332
Bob de Jong
From: Leeds, United Kingdom
email: bdj2020@yahoo.co.uk

Comments: was a member of HHC, 3d Inf Div (Public Affairs Office) in Wuerzburg (1968 to 1970), wonderful time. would like to hear from others who were there then, in particular Richard Saeta

2000-10-18 REQUEST #331
Michael D. Inman
Website: mdinman
From: Rolla, Missouri
email: mactech@rollanet.org

Comments: I had served with HHC 123rd Sig. Bn (Hindinburg) in '74-'76 worked in the CMDSA maintenance under Gen Myers. I also Was Attached to the Com Ctr in HHB Div Arty Kitzingen for 6 months would be interested in hearing from any one from the two areas.

Wednesday, October 18, 2000 REQUEST #330
Theodore R. Decker
Address: 6539 Cowart Cir
City, State, ZIP: Hahira, GA 31632
email: trdecker@datasys.net

Request: Information on Duane H. Decker

Tuesday, October 17, 2000 REQUEST #329
Judith Socha
email: judys48098@yahoo.com

Request: Would appreciate any info regard my dad, John J Bartkowiak Jr from
Detroit Mi. Born 12-24 and member of US Army, worked as ambulance
driver in England. Remember him speaking of the trip over on QE1.
Unfortunately, he passed away in 1990 and records were lost due to
fire in St Louis.

Tuesday, October 17, 2000 REQUEST #328
Mark H. Pease
Telephone: 812 858 9457
Address: 4155 Courtland Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Newburgh, IN
email: TA97@juno.com

Request: Looking for William 'Barney' May who served with Co. F, 7th Inf. Regt. in Korea from about March '51 till Jan '52.

Tuesday, October 17, 2000 REQUEST #327
James Robert Sharp
Telephone: (972)613-0553
Address: 1725 ALAMEDA ST.
City, State, ZIP: Mesquite, TX 75150
email: tryansharp@aol.com

Request: I'm Robert Sharp, son of the above mentioned. I'm trying to contact others that served with my dad in Korea. He was with the 3rd div. 10th engr combat battalion A company Aug.1951 to July 1953.Would like setup small reunion if possible. Some of the names are Slim Dunham, James Rockbelle, McGullen, Dale Mass, Ralph Farmer, Walter Eidson. He was from San Angelo,Texas and did basic at Fort Leonardwood Mo.

Monday, October 16, 2000 REQUEST #326
Scott Burkett
email: unixman@mindspring.com

Request: Looking for any old buddies from Schweinfurt, Conn Barracks, '87-'89,
3/64 Armor. "Rock of the Marne" forever. Scooter

Sunday, October 15, 2000 REQUEST #325
George J. Barrette
Telephone: 715-582-3835
Address: N3386 River Bend Drive
City, State, ZIP: Peshtigo, Wisconsin 54157
email: grinandbarrette@cybrzn.com

Request: Anti-tank co., 5th marine regiment, 1st marine division.
Anybody out there? Would love to hear from anyone who was over in Korea 1950 - 1952.
Anybody know the whereabouts of George C. Stamalos? Contact anytime,
grinandbarrette@cybrzn.com

Sunday, October 15, 2000 REQUEST #324
Ann Tardif
Telephone: 207-885-9597
Fax: 207-871-8591
Address: 22 King St
City, State, ZIP: Scarborough, Maine 04074
email: peach4521@yahoo.com

Request: I am trying to find information on my dad's travels, or anyone who may have
served with him in WWII. His name was Joseph M. Tardif. He was a member of the 3rd
Infantry, 601st Tank Battalion. My father passed away and was buried this past Friday
10-13-2000. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Ann Tardif

Friday, October 13, 2000 REQUEST #323
Herbert Goss
email: OBYDALLY@AOL.COM

Request: Looking for a man named William R. Caslow, regular army,
3rd Infantry Division. He is a native of East Brady, Pa. Thank You for any info...

Monday, October 9, 2000 REQUEST #322
Jimmy Calvert
Telephone: 252-336-4798
Address: Box 926 Sandy Hook Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Shiloh NC. 27974
email: 01mouse@simflex.com

Request: Looking for anyone who may have known my dad.
His name was James T Calvert from KY. he also went by a nick name of grasshopper.
He did some boxing in Iceland.

Monday, October 9, 2000

Request: I am looking for any information on my uncle who served in the 7th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry division.
He served from June 1943 to November 1943 until he was wounded on
Mount La Definsa in Italy. He died in 1949 and he was from Pennsylvania.
If anybody has any info or knew him please contact me. I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks.

Monday, October 9, 2000 REQUEST #320
Gerald Wilson
email: wilson@oio.net

Request: Looking for anyone that served in 3-64 armor 3rd ID,Schwienfurt Germany from March '91 to November '93.Or anyone that knows the whereabouts of Shawn Estep,1-15 Inf, who served during the same time frame.

Saturday, October 7, 2000 REQUEST #319
Ronald Malloy
Telephone: 908-689-1999
Address: 18 School Street
City, State, ZIP: Washington, New Jersey, 07882
email: Jets57East@webtv.net

Request: Pvt. George Malloy 32777092 Service Co. 15th Infantry, 3rd Division. Killed in France
Sept.10,1944. Please if you can help me, any and all info including service records He was my mother's brother. Never met him, but feel that I know him Thank You Very Much.

October 7, 2000 REQUEST #318
Paul Vanderbush
Address: 107 Briarcliff Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Cheektowaga New York 14225
email: pvanderbus@aol.com

Request: Trying to locate the following members of Co A 1st Bn 15th Inf
(Harvey Barracks, Kitzingen, Germany 1967-1968-1969)
David Burkacki - Philip Giorgio - Thomas Boos - Leonard Boren
Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank You

2000-10-06 REQUEST #317
Bill Willenbaker
From: Venice, Florida
email: wewlnbkr@hotmail.com

Comments: My brother Robert G. Willenbaker was killed in action during WW2 in Italy 3-4 June 1944. He was with company C 30th Inf. 3D. He was initially buried at Nettuno and we had his remains shipped back to the states. The nearest I can determine from the info I have been able to gather is that he was killed between Anzio and either the drive to Rome or when Gen. Clark diverted the 3D units toward Valmontone, Italy. Would like any information from anyone who was with Company C 30th inf in that area. I am a vet of WW2 with service in Africa, England, France and Germany. Detached from 7th Army attached 2D French Corps. regards Bill

Thursday, October 5, 2000 REQUEST #316
KURT THOMPSON
Address: 816 TEALL AVENUE
City, State, ZIP: SYRACUSE, NEW YORK 13206
email: kthompso@twcny.rr.com

Request: I am the son of a U.S. Army World War II Veteran who wore the 3rd Division patch and was a corporal and tank driver named Henry H. Thompson.

Unfortunately, all of my father's military books, papers and paraphernalia were lost or destroyed at the time of his tragic death in 1984. I'm trying to find all the info I can about him and all those whom he served with to defend our country, so that I can at least try to put back together some of his military history as a matter of family honor and dedication.
All I know is remembering having seen an old book with the 3rd Infantry Division patch on the front and and other patch of either a tiger or panther with a tank in it's jaws.

My father was a corporal who drove a tank. That's all I can remember. I can't even be sure of the years he served, specifically, but my bst guess woould be between 1943 and 1945.
I remember him saying he fought in Italy, France, Germany, etc. I would greatly appreciate anyone with any info regarding my father's role in that great campaign or even anyone who even knew him.
Once again, his name was Cpl. Henry (Hank) Harold Thompson. he was recruite out of the state of New York.

Wednesday, October 4, 2000 REQUEST #315
SFC(Ret) Gordon Shimmel
email: shimmel@penn.com

Request: Trying to contact Capt Joseph Vera who was company commander of G. company 7th Inf Div in Korea in 1952-53 wife name was Penny. Thanks

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