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Date: December 31, 2010 REQUEST #5317
Name: Danny
Email: ww2.historian@live.nl

Subject: Information regarding First Sergeant Martosko, 7th regiment

Comments: Hello,
I'm looking for more information regarding First Sergeant Stephen A. Martosko, who served in the 7th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division during WWII. He was born on 8 January 1916, and came from Ohio. And passed away in 1996. I have his WWII memorabilia from his son, and was hoping to find out more about his time in service.
Thanks in advance, and a Happy New Year!
Regards,
Danny

Webmaster's Note: Stephen A. Martosko, 1st Sgt is listed as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 464.

Date: 12/26/2010 REQUEST #5316
Name: Jessica Nunn
E-Mail: jessijn@hotmail.com
Location: Oklahoma

Subject: Jasper "Sherman" Scraper, 441st AAA Bn

Comments: My grandfather, Jasper "Sherman" Scraper was with the 3rd Infantry in WWII. He is 94 years old now. I am 29 and grew up listening to all his stories about "his brothers". He would love to hear from any of you. So feel free to e-mail me and I will pass on any messages to him. He will be setting up his own e-mail soon. Also, if anyone has a list of those in his battalion (441st AAA Bn), please e-mail us. Thank you all for having my Grandfather's back as I know he had yours. I would not exist today as who I am without him.

Date: December 13, 2010 REQUEST #5315
Name: Steve Seger
Email: Steve.Seger@xerox.com

Subject: John F. Eyman’s war record

Comments: Dear Sir,
Would be kind enough to direct me to someone within your organization who can assist me in researching my grandfather John F. Eyman’s war record?
He fought in the 3rd division in WWII, and received both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. My mother is researching a war journal he left her and trying to provide some background on his writing prior to publishing. Specifically, we are trying to understand what resources are available in understanding the Third Division’s, and in particular the 15th regiment’s role in the European theater.
In short, we would like to provide some historical context to what is largely a first-person account of the life of a combat infantry soldier. Additionally, any suggestions on where we can locate details on why he was awarded his Bronze Star would be welcome.
Any coaching or assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your attention,
Steve Seger

Webmaster's Note: Pvt John F. Eyman is listed as a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 486.

Date: 11 Dec. 2010 REQUEST #5314
Name: Tom Ryan
City, State, Zip: Calimesa, CA
Tel: 1-909-795-3646 or 1-563-259-8952
Email: jim-d@mchsi.com

Subject: 1st Bn, 15th Inf. Regt., 3d Inf. Div. Kitzengen, Germany-Apr 1975

Comments: Tom is looking for information regarding 1st Bn Commander of the 15th Inf. Reg., 3d Inf. Div., stationed at Kitzingen, Germany. during Apr. 1975. Tom believes the Commander was a West Point Graduate and a Rhodes Scholar. Any information will be helpful and appreciated.
Thank you for any help.
James E. Drury
jim-d@mchsi.com
1-563-259-8952

Date: December 11, 2010 REQUEST #5313
From: Trepanier, Tyson M SSG MIL USA 1136th FP
Cell 070-575-1227
Email: tyson.m.trepanier@afghan.swa.army.mil

Subject: Soldier from OIF 1 (UNCLASSIFIED)

Comments: I hope that you can help me out. I have contacted 3rd ID already and they have not been able to answer this for me. I am currently deployed with a Soldier that was a wrecker operator in the 1-64 2BCT 3rdID during OIF on the push up to Baghdad. I am trying to get him some awards that he should have gotten by I need to know who his officers were. He does not remember who they were. I have been looking over the web and have not been able to get the answers myself. Like I said, hopefully you are someone that can help.

SSG Trepanier, Tyson M
Battle NCO
Camp Eggers BDOC
DSN 237-1214
SVOIP 237-1255
Cell 070-575-1227
tyson.m.trepanier@afghan.swa.army.mil
tyson.m.trepanier@afghan.swa.army.smil.mil

Date: December 10, 2010 REQUEST #5312
Name: Ken Garbarino
Telephone: 1-973-229-4994
email: klg07054@gmail.com

Subject: PFC Edward Wyszkowski

Comments: Looking for any info regarding my late father-in-law, PFC Edward Wyszkowski of Binghamton NY. He served from Oct 43 to Jan 46. We believe he was in Company D, 15th Infantry, 3rd Division. But not certain. Also believe he was a driver for Eisenhower at one point. Any info on my father-in-law or Company D is greatly appreciated.

Webmaster's Note: Pvt Edward Wyszkowski is listed in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" as a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment on page 506.

Date: December 10, 2010 REQUEST #5311
Name: Cathy Ball
Email: CBall@summitvetpharm.com

Subject: Joseph Craig Ball

Comments: My great Uncle Joseph Craig Ball Company H, 30th Infantry, 3 Div was killed on July 15th, 1918 the first day of the second battle of the Marne. I am trying to find his death certificate, his name on a casualty list or any thing about him a picture of his unit during his time in Europe or in Camp when they were still training in the US. Can you help me?

Cathy A. Ball, V.M.D.
Manager Veterinary Services
Summit VetPharm

Date: December 10, 2010 REQUEST #5310
From: Ethan Desko
Email: edesko12@gmail.com

Subject: KuzmaDeshko
Comments: To whom it may concern,
I am looking for any information on my great-great uncle, Kuzma Deshko. He served in Company H/7IR/3ID during the Second Battle of the Marne and was wounded by mustard gas. It would be greatly appreciated for any information or photos you may have on him.
Sincerely,
Ethan Desko

Date: December 6, 2010 REQUEST #5309
Name: Shmuel Schwartz
Email: shmuels123@hotmail.com

Subject: Information about William Schwartz, 3rd Division in WWI

Comments: My grandfather, William Schwartz from New York was one of the original members of the 3rd Division in WWI. He served in France and then in the occupation of Germany. I think that he was a member of your association who passed away in 1982. I would like to plan a vacation retracing his steps in France and Germany in WWI. Do you have any specific information about my grandfather and the units that he served in?
Thanks in advance for any information that you can supply.
Shmuel Schwartz

Webmaster's Note: A good book that might help you is "American Battlefields of World War I" Chateau Thierrry-Then and Now, Volume One: Enter the Yanks, by David Homsher (ISBN 978-0-9702443-0-7. Battlefield Productions P.O. Box 624, 85 Tilton Ave, #4, San Mateo. CA 94401 USA TEL:1-650-347-6073, daveh@battlegroundpro.com, www.battlegroundpro.com

Date: December 6, 2010 REQUEST #5308
Name: Jack.Bliesath
Email: Jack.Bliesath@sanofi-aventis.com

Subject: Life membership- Marne Association
Comments: Greetings Bulldogs!
I joined the Marne Society as a life member back in 1979, while on active duty stationed in Wertheim, WG. I must look through my documents again, but is there a means to run my credentials against the life members role to see if I show up in there?
SSG Jack S Bliesath
B Battery 29th FA
Wertheim, WG
1977-1980
Thanks very much!
Jack Bliesath

Webmaster's Note: Jack, the Marne Association that you were a Life member, was disbanded in the 1990's when the 3rd Division deployed back to Fort Stewart, GA from Germany. We in the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division have tried in vain to get a membership list of the Marne Association but have not been able to get one. We would like to get these Cold War vets like yourself to join our Society.

Date: December 2, 2010 REQUEST #5307
Name: Fred T. Mullins II
Email: l.mullins@yahoo.com

Subject: Death of a 3rd Division/30th Infantry soldier

Comments: My father was a WWII Veteran. He served in the 100th division 397th infantry Company H in the beginning of WWII. After he was wounded he was sent to the 3rd division/30th infantry, and I do not know what company.

His name was Fred T. Mullins
Born in Glomar, KY
Died in Hazzard, KY on November 9, 2010
Private First Class

I have written the army to have his metals replaced, so I can put them in a shadow box, and keep them for his memory. I am trying to research and find out much information about him. I have attached a photo from when he was in the war. We think is was taken in France or Italy, but not for sure.

Thank you for your time.
Fred T. Mullins II