Date: November 30, 2010 REQUEST #5306
Name: Larry Medvinsky
Email: Larry.Medvinsky@CliffordChance.com

Subject: Louis Medvinsky

Comments: I just recently found information about my father's (Louis Medvinsky) time in the Army during World War II. He never discussed it when he was alive but I just found his discharge papers in some of my mom's old files. He was in the 39th Field Artillery BN 3 Division. Is there any way to get more information about his service time or to even contact anyone who might have been in his platoon. Any assistance you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Larry Medvinsky

Date: November 29, 2010 REQUEST #5305
Name: Larry Spearman
Email: Lmspearman@aol.com

Subject: Homer Ivan Spearman

Comments: I am looking for information about my uncle, Homer Ivan Spearman. He was wounded about 1944 and was sent home where he had about 2 surgeries. He died of his wounds later that year. I hope you can provide me some information
thank you
Larry Spearman

Date: November 19, 2010 REQUEST #5304
Name: Angelo Pesce
Email: ap2393@gmail.com

Subject: Salerno Rest Camp 1943-1944
Comments: Dear Sirs, As an historian of the September 9, 1943 Salerno landings, I am aware that the British 10th Corps set up a large Rest Camp in the Salerno district named Torrione, to benefit its troops in the course of the Italian Campaign. I am now in dire need of any kind of material – but especially photographs possibly taken by those who were hosted there to rest for a short period of time, before going back to the frontline. Your help in this respect will be highly appreciated.
With best thanks,
Dr Angelo Pesce
Official Historian of the city of Scafati (Salerno)

Date: November 18, 2010 REQUEST #5303
From: Ralph D. Pagnani
Address: 1089 School Road
City, State, ZIP: Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Email: lpagnani@juno.com

Subject: Co C 1st BG 30th Inf Ledward Barracks Schweinfurt, Germany 1959-1961

Looking for anyone who might have been living in Ledward Barracks during the period from April 1959 - July 1961. I can be contacted by email at lpagnani@juno.com or by mail. I would appreciate it if you would post this to the web site and I will also send in some photos at a later date. Thanks in advance.
Ralph Pagnani

Date: November 13, 2010 REQUEST #5302
Name: Todd Ray
Email: bigbearhunter@mesanetworks.net

Subject: 3dMP Company

Comments: I was stationed at Leighton Barracks as part of the 3d MP CO from 1986-1989. I was involved in Reforger 1988 and there was a Scout Helicopter crash that took place during this exercise, myself and a Sgt were eyewitness to this and the first MP's on scene. I am wondering if you have any info on this and if so how I can go about reviewing the info.
I am also looking for my Plt. Leader at the time Lt Samantha Long if you have any record of her
Thank you
Todd Ray
E-4 3d MP CO 1986-89

Date: 12 November, 2010 REQUEST #5301
Name: Shawn Hill
E-mail: sharonhill06@btinternet.com

Subject: Frank Norman Massengale

Comments: My granddad served with 378/ 95th inf div and was kia Hamm, Germany April 1945. He is now buried and well remembered in Cheltenham England. Would always like to learn more,
many thanks,
Shawn

Date: November 11, 2010 REQUEST #5300
Name: Daniel P Casey
Email: dpcasey30@gmail.com

Subject: Search for Soldier's Record

Comments: Hello Sir:
I came across your web site and thought you may be of help. My father, William Francis Casey served with the 3rd ID during WWII. He was from Albany, NY. I know he was at Anzio and moved with the division into France. (As best as I know.) However I do not know what regiment he served with, and do not know what other information is available for his service record. He was a recipient of the Bronze Star for bravery and received the North Africa and European Battle Campaign awards. He was sent home due to a bad case of malaria; the Army did not think he would last a year, but he lived to 82 years and had seven kids; myself being the last.
Thanks for any information you may have.
Sincerely,
Daniel P Casey

Webmaster's Note: Pfc William F. Casey is listed as a member of the 30th Infantry Regiment in the book "History of the 3rd Division in WWII" on page 512.

Date: November 11, 2010 REQUEST #5299
Name: Pete Fish
Email: pickaxepete@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Veteran Interred Overseas

Comments: I am trying to find the monument overseas of PFC George B. Culver Jr., 3rd Recon Troop, 3rd Inf Division. He was killed Feb 25, 1944 at Anzio Beachhead. I would appreciate any additional information you could give me about him. He was a childhood friend.
Thank you,
John Fish

Webmaster's Note: Click on this link http://www.abmc.gov/search/detailwwnew.php to find information on George B. Culver

George B. Culver, Jr.

Private First Class, U.S. Army

Service # 39006103

3rd Reconnaissance Troop, 3rd Infantry Division

Entered the Service from: California
Died: 25-Feb-44
Buried at: Plot D Row 10 Grave 8
Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Nettuno, Italy Awards: Purple Heart

Date: November 11, 2010 REQUEST #5298
Name: Gloria E Washington
Email: pachyderms1@optimum.net

Subject : Bronze Star Medal
Comments: I am trying to get Bronze Star Medal engraved on the Grave of James C Scott who is buried at The Brig Gen Doyle Cemetery in Wrightstown NJ. I have the medal, and A newspaper Article from the Bergen Record July 13 stating he received the award, also it was after his separation from the service. he served with 73rd tank battalion and was awarded the medal for bravery on a strategic slope in Kumwha. The cemetery says there is so much fraud. I have been searching for the records in St Louis, but I have had no response. If anyone remembers or has any info I would greatly appreciate it. The paper was notified by New Jersey Military District Kearney. I don't think it exists anymore.

Date: November 9, 2010 REQUEST #5297
Name: Thomas McGinnis
Email: thomas.joseph.mcginnis@gmail.com

Subject: 3rd Division Question
Comments: Good Evening,
I'm hoping you can be of some help. I have been trying to find for quite some time now exactly how my great grandfather was involved in WWI. I know he entered the Army on 5/6/1917 and was discharged in Nov. 30th 1918. I know he was severely wounded - actually, he was shot in the right shoulder. More to the story goes that he got amnesia and forgot who he was. His name was Fotios Voyatzis but at some point either before or during the war he became Fred Mease. I even have his serial number. No one can help me I've called every archive, library and repository. Hopefully you can provide some insight.
Thanks for any help.
Thomas

Date: November 9, 2010 REQUEST #5296
Name: Melissa Sullivan
Email: votainastrum@gmail.com

Subject: Buford E. Perry
Comments: Hi, I was unable to submit a form via the website. I am looking for any pictures or information about my grandfather, Buford E. Perry. He was a survivor on the USS Kearney.
Thanks!
Melissa Sullivan

Date: November 8, 2010 REQUEST #5295
From: Heather Fischer
City, State: North East PA
Email: cityparagon@yahoo.com

Subject: Lost Medal

Comments: My boyfriend was given the Purple Heart for injuries he sustained in Kosovo with the 3rd Infantry Division. After he was discharged at 100% disabled, he lost his medal. His name is Sgt. Barry Lee Walk Jr. Is there any way to replace it?
Heather Fischer

Date: November 4, 2010 REQUEST #5294
Name: Charlie Graham
Email: cgraham@grahamdata.com

Subject: Marion Graham

Comments: My Uncle, Marion Graham of Tuscola, Texas served in WW 2 in the 3rd Army 14th infantry. Is there anywhere I can find other living members of the 14th?
Thanks for your help,
Charles Graham

Date: November 1, 2010 REQUEST #5293
From: Arnaud SERUS DECO PASSION
Email: a.serus@free.fr
Subject: 3ID WW2 helmet found in Provence "Le muy" in 1947

Comments: Dear Sir, My name is arnaud SERUS. I am 30 years old and live in the north of France near the town of Lille. I have always been a huge fan of US army and USA since I'm a little boy.
Consequently I often look for M1 Helmet of ground to memorize what heroes does for the French and for the entire world. Yesterday in a militaria show I met an old man of 70 years old. He is a WW2 collector. He has sold his collection to Normandy museum because he will die soon of cancer. But some few things still in his possession. After discussing and present my self he sell me an M1 helmet that he found himself in 1947 in the village of 'Le muy".
So an m1 which participate to provence landing of the 3ID in "Cavalaire" and the fight of Provence. This helmet is a Mc cord of February 1943. So I think he could have belong to a soldier who participate to Italy campaign before.
A special helmet coz the insign count 4 white stripe but only the blue stripes were paint. on the right side only, the soldier put "3. I. D". in white paint under the insign.
The litle boy of seven found it with only one jugular.
Let me join you some pictures, perhaps a veteran will recognize his helmet or a friend's one?
Thank you very much for your help, Best regards
-- Arnaud SERUS
General Manager
DECO PASSION Company
http://www.decopassion-international.com