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Wednesday, February 28, 2001 REQUEST #517
Steven J. Lyncha
Telephone: (814) 861-4645
Address: 830 Cricklewood Drive, Apt 206
City, State, ZIP: State College, PA 16803
email: slyncha@hrg-inc.com

Request: I'm searching for information on my fathers uncle, Steven M. Lyncha,
who served with the 7th Inf. and was killed at the battle of Anzio.

Tuesday, February 27, 2001 REQUEST #516
Lora Kennedy
Telephone: 207-672-3955
Address: Hcr 65 Box 63
City, State, ZIP: Bingham, Maine 04920
email: rkennedy@gwi.net

Request: I am looking for information on my grandfather, Eugene P. Martin,
He served in WWII, 3rd Infantry. I know that he was in Cherbourg, Augsburg,
Kappel, Berchtesgaden, and Enchenburg.
Also I know that he did see fighting while in Europe. He was a S/SGT who received
a Bronze Star and I do have his Dogtag # if needed. Any info I can find would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you

Monday, February 26, 2001 REQUEST #515
Ron Gladhill
Illinois
email: cybergar@hotmail.com

Request: I served in Wurzburg between 1986 and 1989 and would like to find some old friends of
mine from there...

Monday, February 26, 2001 REQUEST #514
Brad Trigger
email: BradDJServ@aol.com

Request: I'm looking for ANY available information on my father,
John A. Trigger, deceased. He served in the Army, 242nd Infantry Regiment,
Rainbow division. ID # 33645235, Tech. 5th grade. He received his honorable
discharge the 20th April, 1946 at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland. I'd
like to find a picture (or regiment/group picture), info on any awards, medals, etc.
I've looked on and off for five years, without any luck.
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated!

Monday, February 26, 2001 REQUEST #513
Chris Plumlee
email: cplum98@aol.com

Request: I recently purchased at an estate sale, a complete WWI uniform
of a soldier in Chateau Thiery. The uniform has the markings of the 3rd Division
and it belonged to a Sergeant Geisenberger with the M.O.R.S. unit.

I have a Helmet with the 3rd division insignia, a jacket with the insignia,
a brass whistle attached to the hole on the collar, A medal of some sort
with five stars on the breast of the jacket, knicker type pants, spiral wraps,
shirt, another backup jacket, two hats, many belts: one reads in German
something like Eine Gutt, socks,
I also have training manuals this soldier used during the war. I also have several maps
of the area he was in. There is also a personal metal mirror for his use, and a canvas
bowl that folds into a pouch. Both jackets have the 3rd Div, insignia on the shoulder
as well as the metal on the breast which is multi colored with five stars on it.

If you have any more info on these items, or know if someone collects,
and would like to purchase these items, I will entertain offers.
I feel someone in your association could benefit from these.
By the way, they are like new, no holes or anything like that.

Mon, 26 Feb 2001 REQUEST #512
Cornelia C. Serota
email: scserota@citizen.infi.net

Diaries of WWI Canteen Worker:
My mother served with the YMCA as a canteen worker attached to the 7th
Infantry, 3rd Division in France during 1918 and with the Army of
Occupation in Germany during 1919. She kept extensive diaries of her
experiences just behind the front lines during many of the battles in
which the 7th Infantry of the 3rd Division participated.

I am looking for a repository for these historic papers describing a
young woman's experiences during WW1 in France. Do you have facilities
for maintaining these documents?

I have prepared a 452 page book reproducing the diaries, letters and
pictures of my mother's records. However, I still need a repository for
the original papers.

Fri, 23 Feb 2001 REQUEST #511
Walter A. Beller
Akron, Ohio
email: wabel@gwis.com

Shortly after the German troops left in 1945, my hometown, Zweibruecken,
was taken over by U.S. troops. The 7th Army, and within it the 45th and
3rd Infantry Divisions, punched their way through Zweibruecken around
March 20, 1945. The 3rd Infantry Division was supposed to have captured
Zweibruecken.

4 U.S. soldiers were ordered to protect my father's factory. At this time we
had a curfew and could leave our house only from noon to 1 p.m..
We had nothing to eat anymore. Those 4 soldiers saw me many times looking
out of the window, and after a few days, they called me over to the executive
office of my father's company. They found out that my father and I had nothing
to eat and they fed me day after day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
They gave me cans of food to take home for my father.
My question is, how can I now find out to which Unit those soldiers belonged?
I'd like to say thank you to them even though it is very much later now.
I still know the first name of each of the 4 soldiers: Chris, Mike, Lawrence
and Howard. If we find the Unit in which they served we may be able to identify
the four men. I would appreciate it very much if you could give me a lead and thank you
again in advance.

Friday, February 23, 2001 REQUEST #510
Petra S. Lisi
Telephone: 1- (570) 341-3785
Address: 2406 Jackson ST.
City, State, ZIP: Scranton, PA. 18504
email: Samanda007@msn.com

Request: Need information on a private: Bart J. Lippolis was in the
337th.infantry during the war in "Anzio Italy".
Any information would be great!. He died there and his brother would like a friend
who knew him to get in touch.

Friday, February 23, 2001 REQUEST #509
Dennis Helm
City, State, ZIP: Louisville, Ky
email: dennishelm@worldnet.att.net

Request: My father Alford H Helm served with 3rd Inf/7th Regiment/Company L
during WW2. I would like any info about him. I also would like to get all the medals
and ribbons he may have been awarded. Is there a place I can purchase these items?
I have his Army discharge papers that name several battles etc.
I have his Purple Heart and what I believe is a Unit Citation. Any help
would be greatly appreciated

Thursday 02/22/2001 REQUEST #508
Gary Wolfe
Charlotte, NC
email: GWolfe1054@AOL.com

My Dad, Nicholas L. Wolfe Jr. was in the 3rd and 79th Infantry Divisions WW2.
Was in Tunisian and Sicilian Campaigns, Italy campaign, also central Europe.
Was at Anzio. Arrived Casa Blanca Dec 42. Anyone with any info of any sort
or info on how/where to get more info on his record and etc.
I would be extremely grateful . Thanks, Gary Wolfe

Thursday, February 22, 2001 REQUEST #507
Cindy (thistle) Fleming
Telephone: 631 582-2818
Address: 15 Mackay Drive
City, State, ZIP: Hauppauge, NY 11788
email: cindella50@aol.com

Request: Can you tell me how to contact someone in Co.C 335th engineer regiment??
My father was in WWII from March 9, 1942 until he returned home 9/23/45 aboard
the SS NY University Victory that landed in NY...;
I would love to hear from someone who might have served with him..
His name was Harold Thistle from Framingham, Massachusetts.

Thursday, February 22, 2001 REQUEST #506
Barbara Ann Austin Dula
Telephone: 828-726-9168
Address: 3407 Dallas ST.
City, State, ZIP: Lenoir, North Carolina 28645
email: AnneDula@aol.com

Request: I would like to get all the information that I can find about my Father,
Don Eugene Austin he was killed in Germany just after WW II ended.
Mother was expecting me, so I wasn't born yet, and he never got to see me "
A Baby Girl!!, after three boy's. I think he was killed July 13th.1946,
I can't find any military records of him, from the US Army.

Wednesday, February 21, 2001 REQUEST #505
Cathy Allen
Telephone: 909 657-4971
Address: 23453 Cajalco Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Perris, CA 92570
email: lazzeecat@hotmail.com

Request: I am trying to locate a friend his name is Michael PETTINGER
as of Oct-Nov 2000 was stationed in BOSNIA. He is from California
the Riverside area, if any one knows how to contact him please
e-mail me Thank You Cathy Allen

Wednesday, February 21, 2001 REQUEST #504
Linda Lou Henson
Telephone: 573-518-0915
Address: P.O. Box 773
City, State, ZIP: Park Hills, Missouri 63601
email: lindalouhenson@yahoo.com

Request: Army Whistle
Was there such a thing. My neighbor sold his parent's house and let me have
things that was in their basement. One of the things was a old green whistle
that said US ARMY and L.P.1943 on one side. The other side was kind of
blotchy in the color red, maybe an initial or something, couldn't make that side out.
It is on a old chain with a hook on the end. Is this an old kids whistle or a real army whistle?

Yes, it is more than likely a real army whistle. The army issued whistles
to both officers and Non-commissioned officers and they were used as signal
devices to give orders on the battlefield. In World War One these whistles
were made of brass and had a chain the attached to a button hole and were
kept in the chest pocket. Because brass was a critical war material in
World War II, they were made of olive green plastic. Yours being dated 1943
and marked US Army is correct for a whistle of that period. Hope this is of
some help. Jeff Reed Fort Stewart Museum

Tue, 20 Feb 2001 REQUEST #503
Joyce Riveland
208 E 4th St.
Florence, CO 81226
ph 719-784-3148
email: riveland@aculink.net

Subject: Germany
Hello. My name is Joyce Cassell Riveland and wondering if anyone served
with my Father Charles Donald Cassell, from Cass, WVA in Europe 1943-1947.
(army) CO H 349th INF 88th Div. Dad died 12/14/95 and I found out he had
a daughter in Germany, possible around Munich. I very much would like to find
my sister named Josephfinne Philipp, mother is Gertude Kamvhez or similiar spelling.
Any help would be very much appreciated.

Tuesday, February 20, 2001 REQUEST #502
Phil Imai
email: philimai@yahoo.com

Request: I just wanted to know if anyone knows of Philip James Preston,
my grandfather. He was a World War II veteran who fought in Anzio.
Any information regarding his service would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Monday, February 19, 2001 REQUEST #501
Paul Warshawsky
Telephone: 949-597-4000
Fax: 949-597-4015
Address: 27802 Vista Del Lago
City, State, ZIP: Mission Viejo Ca 92692
email: mwarsh7918@aol.com

Request: I am looking for Michael Erickson, about 58 years old from
Northridge California that was in the Us Army in Munich Germany from 1960 to 1963

Mon, 19 Feb 2001 REQUEST #500
George Lightcap, Jr.
email: glightcap@tellurian.com

My father George A. Lightcap / Co. E, 7th Inf. died in August of 2000, and was a member
of the Society. Every single issue of "The Watch..." he received is still bundled up in his closet.
He fought at the Anzio beachhead, participated in the liberation of Rome and the invasion of
Southern France, where he was wounded. Pop received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
In November of 1999 he received the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal.
If it is no trouble, please do post a request for anyone remembering my father.
Thank you very much. -- Geo
Here is his obituary:

George A. Lightcap, Sr.
World War II Veteran
George A. Lightcap, Sr., 74, of Rocksburgh, N.J., died at his home
Thursday, 26 August, 1999.
He was employed out of Local #569 I.H.C.B. and C.L.U. of America,
Washington, N.J., for thirteen years following World War II. He was employed
for the next twenty-eight years by the former H.P. Kinsey Co. of Easton, Pa.
Born June 6, 1925, in Rocksburgh, N.J., he was a son of the late Samuel
J. and Edith Butz Lightcap.
An Army veteran of World War II, he fought with Co. E, 7th Inf., Third
Division on, among other places, the Anzio Beachhead in Italy, and in the
invasion and liberation of Southern France. He was awarded the Combat
Infantry Badge, Bronze Star Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters and "V" for
valor attached, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal with star
attached, American Campaign Medal, European Campaign Medal with five battle
stars and invasion arrowhead attached, and the Army of Occupation Medal.
In November, 1998, he was awarded the New Jersey Distinguished Service
Medal for his valor and wounds received in World War II.
He was a Life Member of Outpost #5, Society of the Third Infantry
Division, Northeastern U.S.A.; a Charter and Life Member of Pequest Memorial
Post #5193 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Belvidere, N.J.; a Charter and Life
Member of Warren County Chapter #48, Disabled American Veterans,
Phillipsburg, N.J.
He is survived by his wife, the former Juliana Inman; a daughter, Apryl
Susan, of Rocksburgh; two sons: George A. Jr. of Highland Lakes, N.J., and
Samuel R. of Philadelphia, PA. Two sisters and six brothers preceded him in
death.

Monday, February 19, 2001 REQUEST #499
Richard (Rick) Kane
Telephone: 860-642-6907
Fax: 860-642-6319
Address: 58 Goshen Hill Road
City, State, ZIP: Lebanon, CT 06249
email: Okanerick@aol.com

Request: My father served in the 15th infantry regiment (Company M), 3rd Division and from letters back home from him I have been able to identify his whereabouts only generally since he was not allowed to specify in his letters. I would like to track the path taken by his unit during world war II specifically from April 19, 1944. Any documents, books etc that someone can direct me to would be greatly appreciated.

Monday, February 19, 2001 REQUEST #498
BRYAN STAVIS
Telephone: 909-247-6701
Fax: 909-247-6901
Address: 13294 SILVER LN.
City, State, ZIP: MORENO VALLEY, CA 92553
email: LOANSFUND4U@AOL.COM

Request: Help! My name is Bryan Stavis and I was with the 3rd I.D ("Rock of the Marne!)
B Co. 3rd Spt. Bn from 5 May 86 to 8 May 88 on Conn Barracks. I have been trying to find the closest friend I ever had. I am getting Married and would like him to be my best man. I have not seen him since 1991. His Name is David A. Stebbins and he was in Signal where I think he was a radio repairmen. If anyone has any info please contact me. I have only 6 mo. Thank you !
P.F.C Bryan Wayne Stavis

Sunday, February 18, 2001 REQUEST #497
Ralph D. Scoubes
Telephone: 530-244-7524
Address: 3674 Mt. Ashland Ave
City, State, ZIP: Redding, CA 96001
email: rscoubes@shastalink.k12.ca.us

Request: Ralph Henry Scoubes who fought in 1267 Combat Engineers of the Third Army

Sunday, February 18, 2001 REQUEST #496
Jose Verdugo
Address: 2821 W. Pelston
City, State, ZIP: Tucson, AZ 85746
email: futbolplayer5@aol.com

Request: I'm anxious to find more information on my grandfather's service record. He served in the 3rd Infantry in northern Africa. My Grand father's name was Aniseto Saiza Verdugo. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Jose Verdugo

Sunday, February 18, 2001 REQUEST #495
JAMES E. HILL
Telephone: (270) 546-7169
Address: 16751 BLUFF CITY RD.
City, State, ZIP: HENDERSON, KENTUCKY 42420
email: boomerxm@bellsouth.net

Request: LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE 688TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION FROM 1942 TO 1945. ALSO LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY UNCLE THAT WAS KILLED IN ACTION SEPT.25,1944 IN FRANCE. HE WAS T5 JAMES E. HILL AND IS BURIED AT
BRITTANY AMERICAN CEMETERY. HIS SN# 36554773. ANY INFO WOULD HELP.

Saturday, February 17, 2001 REQUEST #494
Karen Ladd
email: temenos@hotmail.com

Request: My father, William Bowman Ladd, served with the 3rd army in Germany during WWII. Is there anyone out there who remembers him? Thank you.

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 19:28:22 EST REQUEST #493
Steve Summers
email: Cavgeo112@aol.com

Looking for WW II Movie:
I have seen a video of the Texas National Guard unit , 112th Cavalry Regiment
passing in review for Adm. Nimitz or Halsey ( I don't think any of the vets
in the 112th really knew) on the Southwest Pacific island of New Caledonia in
1942.
In the whatever you call it --- that precedes a film, the "trailer" (?) the
Army Air Corp is listed as the production unit making the film.
Do you have any idea where I might start looking for the original movie? It
included other scenes of the 112th patrolling the island, demos of the motor
pool inspection, of the mounted machine gun unit setting up, and recon of the
hills that made up part of the island, etc.
Could still photos possibly have been made of this event as well. What about
units who didn't get the PR like the 1st Marine Division (as an example),
were photojournalist like yourself assigned to units lower than battalion ?
Appreciate the sacrifice you and your buddies made to keep us free! Look
forward to hearing from you.

Thursday, February 15, 2001 REQUEST #492
Terry Rodemeyer Aylsworth
email: aylswort@umbc.edu

Request: I would like to be in contact with anyone who might have known my father.
He was in the 3rd division, "D" Company and served in North Africa, Sicily, Rome, etc.
His name was Michael Leonard Rodemeyer from Baltimore, MD and was a first lieutenant.
I would be happy to have any information. Thank you so much.

Thu, 15 Feb 2001 REQUEST #491
Martin Pascual del Riquelme
email: m.pascual@dbp-consultants.com

Subject: Recherche de mon Parrain

Je suis né a Fedala le 07-08-1946
Je me prenome Martin, mon pére Martin Pascual del Riquelme, vivait á Fedala lors du debarquement du 08-11-1942. Il connut un soldat Ameriacain qui fut mon parrain. Je suis à la recherche de cette personne. Merci infiniment pour votre aide. Martin

Web translation by Babelfish http://babel.altavista.com/translate.dyn

I was born has Fedala 07-08-1946 I prenomist Martin, my pére Martin Pascual
del Riquelme, lived á Fedala at the time of the unloading of 08-11-1942. He
knew a American soldier who was my godfather. I am in the search of this
person. Thank you infinitely for your assistance. Martin

Wednesday 02/14/2001 REQUEST #490
LINDA DUNN
E-Mail:COOLERMAN85@AOL
FAIRMONT WV 26554

Comments:
I'm looking for anyone who was in World War II in the 84th Infantry Division,
745 Rifleman. My father was at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey, and Fort Mead,
Maryland. He is looking for any of his buddies. My Father's birthday is March 8th
and this would be the best birthday present I could ever give him. So please,
if you can help me, please do. my Father's name is Cecil Jackson
and he will be 76 years old.

Wed, 14 Feb 2001 REQUEST #489
Frank Yuhas
email: fjyy2k@webtv.net

Subject: 703rd Maint. Batallion.
I served in the 703rd at Larson Barracks from '61 to '63. I have searched over and over to find a seller and or vendor that distributes my unit crest's (insignia). If you know of anyway I ccan obtain this item, I'd appreciate a response.
I WAS AND STILL AM VERY PROUD THAT I SERVED IN 3rd..A FELLOW MARNEMEN, THANK YOU
PS. At this point in my life, this is very important to me!

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 REQUEST #488
George W. Reilly
Telephone: 401-233-9069
Fax: 401-233-9069
Address: 75 Fountain Street
City, State, ZIP: Providence, RI 02902
email: projovets@aol.com

Request: I write the weekly Veterans column for our state-wide paper,
the Providence Journal. A reader recently asked me..."One of my brother-in-laws,
an Army veteran, died recently. His grave plaque was inscribed " 7th Army 3rd Inf,
BSM ". His rank was sergeant. What does the " BSM " stands for?
Do you have any idea? -- E. Goodison"
If anyone can answer that, please reply. Thanks. George W. Reilly

Tuesday, February 13, 2001 REQUEST #487
James Duratz
Telephone: 814-724-1157
Fax: 814-724-1160
Address: 1157 Water Street
City, State, ZIP: Meadville, PA 16335
email: trucco@toolcity.net

Request: I was aided by a nurse during WWII in Germany. The nurse was a First LT.
from Detroit, MI. Her name was Cecilia "Sally" Matory from Detroit, MI. I would like
an address for her, to thank her for all of her help. Matory was her maiden name.

Monday, February 12, 2001 REQUEST #486
Lester Sauri
email: kf4ydh@yahoo.com

Request: Please send me information in how I can join the society,
I was assigned to 3rd bde, 3rd id , Fort Benning, GA "ROCK OF THE MARNE"

Monday, February 12, 2001 REQUEST #485
Eric Brown
Telephone: (615) 907-1728
Address: 1922 Kenmare Ct.
City, State, ZIP: Murfreesboro, TN 37127
email: ebrown24@yahoo.com

I am currently starting to look for information on my grandfather's service during WWII.
His name is Hubert Frisbie and he served from "13 Jul 43 to 1 Dec. 45". His tour
included So. France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. After viewing his discharge papers,
they read his service in the "Co. L 7th Reg. 3rd Inf Div." If you could provide any
information on his infantry division, it would be of great help.

February 9, 2001 REQUEST #484
Larry Strother
Telephone: 304-428-1191
Address: 109 Oakwood Place
City, State, ZIP: Parkersburg, WV 26101
email: lstrother@citynet.net

Request: Would like to contact anyone from the 135th Regiment, 34th Division
who was at Anzio during February to June 1944. I am trying to collect information
on my father, Pvt. Raymond S Strother of M Company. He was killed near Anzio
on 24 May 1944. Any leads at all will be greatly appreciated.

Friday, February 9, 2001 REQUEST #483
Italo V.Mancusi
Telephone: (718) 847-0653
Address: 95-21 104ST.
City, State, ZIP: JAMAICA,N.Y.11416-1725
email: IMANCUSI@WEBTV.COM

Request: Anything About 3rd Infantry Divisional Battle Patrol In WW2

Thursday, February 8, 2001 REQUEST #482
Thomas W. Reidenbach Sr.
Telephone: 717 243-1749
email: KeystoneKid28ID@aol.com

Request: Am looking for information on Hurley M. Phillips, 1st platoon, Co. A,
15th Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, Serial # 34520412. Believe he was killed
in action in France. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

Thursday, February 8, 2001 REQUEST #481
Doyle Owen Wilson, Jr.
Telephone: 501-321-4235
Address: 222 Ranch Estates Rd
City, State, ZIP: Hot Springs, Arkansas 71909
email: doyleo@altavista.net

Request: My Father (deceased) Doyle Owen Wilson,Sr. served in
The 3rd Infantry Division 10th Engineers'Battalion C Company before
and during WW2.Please send me any information you may have on Him,
the Unit, the places, the times, or anything else related that you can think of. Thank you.

Thursday, February 8, 2001 REQUEST #480
Rolf Peterson
Telephone: 651-437-8272
Fax: 651-437-7082
Address: 1200 14th St. West
City, State, ZIP: Hastings, MN 55033
email: rpeterson@ci.hastings.mn.us

Request: If there is anyone who served with Cco. 3/63 Armored in
Kitzingen Germany from 1983-87 please lets chat. I want to find my old buddies.
I miss you guys!! 1SGT Cote...where are you buddy??? Call or e-mail anytime.
Seek Strike and Destroy!!!!

Thursday, February 8, 2001 REQUEST #479
Dexter King
Telephone: 865-579-5246
Address: 1228 S. Old Sevierville Pike
City, State, ZIP: Seymour, TN. 37865
email: dking47983@aol.com

Request: I have a uncle that was killed overseas in WW II. He is buried in a military
somewhere in Holland. Can you help me locate the burial space and any information,
I can get about how he died. His name William N. Perkey, Jr.

Thu, 8 Feb 2001 REQUEST #478
SFC Michael G. Voss
email : michael.voss@va.ngb.army.mil

Subject: Fort Pickett, VA
I am a soldier stationed at Fort Pickett. I am working on a study of the units that mobilized at Fort Pickett during WWII. According to what I have to work with, the 3rd ID reported to Fort Pickett in September 1942. I am looking for stories and pictures of the installation during the period the 3rd ID was here.

Tuesday, February 6, 2001 REQUEST #477
Charis Johnson
Telephone: 727-866-7198
Address: 6287 21st Way South
City, State, ZIP: St. Petersburg, FL 33712
email: cjohns15@tampabay.rr.com

Request: My father-in-law was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division during the years of 1961-1963. He was also a member of the 703 Ordinance Headquarters Company and was employed as a mechanic and tank driver. He was stationed in Wursburg-Kitzingen (not sure of the spelling) and played on a football team called Wursburg-Kitzingen Marne Football Team. The head coach was named John Bowles from Arkansas. My father-in-law's name is Robert L Johnson. When he was there he was a PFC and then a Spec 4. I am looking for any information on him concerning his playing football and a knee injury that he sustained while playing football while in Germany. He told me that there were news paper articles about it in the "Stars and Stripes" newspaper. Please feel free to call or e-mail me. Thanks, Charis Johnson

Tuesday, February 6, 2001 REQUEST #476
Pam Phillips
Telephone: 207 255-6859
Address: RR Box 96A
City, State, ZIP: Machias, Maine 04654
email: bensnan@hotmail.com

Request: I am looking for men who served with my Dad Karlton Hatch from Machias, Maine. He served in WWII in Germany with the 1st squad-2nd Platoon, Company K. 357th Infantry Division of the US 3rd Army. I am writing his memoirs of his time there and would love to have some of the soldiers who served with him contact me. I am planning to publish this and would love to have them add to what I have now. Thanks and I am so proud of you all! Pam

Sunday, February 4, 2001 REQUEST #475
Jerome Golder
Telephone: 410-764-7710
Fax: 410-484-7468
Address: 6318 Greenspring Avenue Apt. 101
City, State, ZIP: Baltimore, Maryland 21209
email: jenrom@email.man.com

Request: I am trying to contact anyone who served in Co.B 15th Infantry. Reg.
from June l95l through March l952, I am not too good at recalling name.
But one stands out. PFC Windsted. We were in the 60mm Mortar Squad.
Most of our tour was in the area of, Out Post Kelly, The Sugarloaf, Dagmar, Old Baldy.
Any information will be deeply Appreciated. Thank you.

Sun, 4 Feb 2001 REQUEST #474
John N. O'Loughlin
email: JOlough929@aol.com

I am a firefighter of Pioneer Engine Co. #1, Pleasantville Fire Dept.,
Pleasantville, New York. I am also our company's archivist.
We have found a home made service flag for our members who served in
WWII. It has 7 blue stars an one yellow star signifying KIA. Our fallen member is
PFC Ralph Irving Canniff, Co. I, 7th Inf., 3rd Div. Upon further research we
have found from a small memorial pamphlet of all townspeople who served in WWII the following:

RALPH IRVING CANNIFF Pfc.,
Co. I, 7th Inf., 3d Division
"Entered service March 23, 1943. Trained Camp Croft, S.C.; went overseas
after two months basic. Served with 5th Army in North Africa. Then in Italy;
hospitalized two months in Naples before going into action. Wounded in action,
by land-mine on Anzio Beachhead, and died May 25, 1944."
Purple Heart, ETO Ribbon, with one Star

We are in the process of preparing a plaque commemorating Ralph's sacrifice
and the other members who served with him.
I have some questions and a request:
1) The statement above is given by next of kin and may not be entirely correct.
Do the Division's records approximate these dates and events?
Is it possible that he was transferred and later assigned to Co I, 7th
or 3rd Div?

2) Anzio was invaded in Jan. of 1944. From the above narrative I
would assume that he died of wounds 5 months later (May 1944).

3) We want our plaque to be headed with a picture of Ralph which we
have, and the narrative. Flanked on each side of the picture we would
like the small epaulet crest of the 7th Inf, (this is a regiment designation, isn't it?)
and that of the 3rd Inf Div.

I think I can obtain the 3rd Inf Div crest at the West Point PX.
I need help with the 7th Regiment. What does it look like? Can I purchase
one from your organization? Or do you know where I can obtain one?
The service flag and the record of our members who served have
been sitting in the back of a closet in our company room for God knows how long. We will
frame the flag and along with our plaque will be displayed on the wall of our Dept.
meeting hall. Any help or insight you can give is greatly appreciated.

Saturday, February 3, 2001 REQUEST #473
Tom Meador
email: tmeador@erols.com

Request: looking for any info on 1LT Thomas W Greer-Army National Guard,
originally from Franklin Ohio- KIA Sep 11, 1951-7th INF, 3rd DIV
I CO, 1 BN- he was also in 82ND Airborne in WWII. Thanks Tom Meador

Saturday, February 3, 2001 REQUEST #472
Roger E. Dotson
Waynesboro, Georgia, USA
email: redotson@bellsouth.net

I am seeking any surviving members of the U.S. Army 15th Infantry Battle Patrol,
which was activated at Anzio. My father, Howard Dotson, was a member.
He is now 80, in failing health and would like to know of any others still alive.

Saturday, February 3, 2001 REQUEST #471
Sheri Tempesta
Telephone: 215-249-1267
Fax: 215-249-8420
Address: 12 Tiffany Drive
City, State, ZIP: Perkasie, PA 18944
email: s-tempesta@port1.citx.net

Request: I am looking for information for my grandmother about her brother...
Sgt. James Rosloof APO # 953 serial # 12159203 363 Infantry
7th Infantry Regiment 3rd Division Company K of the 5th Army
(under general Mark Clark) Died May 23, 1944 World War II in Italy
In particular, she is looking for an Infantry Journal that would have him listed in it.
Of course, any documents that would give information to her about her brother would be wonderful! Any leads or information that you could provide would be most appreciated.
Any information that I could find for her would mean the world to her!
Thank you, Sheri Tempesta

Webmaster's note: Sheri, while putting this request on this page, I looked up your Grandmother's brother's name in :The History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" and found his name under the Silver Star recipients and in the 7th Inf. roster. This book is still available at:
Price: $59.95 plus $4.00 S&H from:
The Battery Press
P.O. Box 198885
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone/Fax:615-298-1401
email: batterybooks@aol.com
http://www.sonic.net/~bstone/battery for descriptions of Battery Press Books

Friday, February 2, 2001 REQUEST #470
Christina Hall
Telephone: 850-784-2411
Address: 2243 N. East Ave
City, State, ZIP: Panama City, Florida 32405
email: rwdyrunt@yahoo.com

Request: In the early to mid 1950's my mother was an illegitimate child
in Kitzingen Germany. She said that soldiers from the Larson barracks
"adopted" a child for Christmas. According to her they would give them a
dinner and a party at the barracks. She is looking for those soldiers to thank them.
She doesn't remember any names but I was hoping you would have it on record
some where. Her name at that time was Sigrid Wachtler. If you could be of any help
at all to me with this it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much!!

Thursday, February 1, 2001 REQUEST #469
Martin Ramos
Telephone: 830-792-2451
Fax: 830-792-2423
Address: STVHCS KD, MHC 116A 3600 Memorial Blvd.
City, State, ZIP: Kerrville, TX 78028
email: cardinda@aol.com

Request: Need help with service connected disability claim for PTSD,
looking for anyone serving with the 3rd Infantry, 10th Field Artillery, Korea
January 1953 to July 1953. I drove captain's jeep, scouted routes, was all over,
Papasan Mountain, White Horse Mountain, 70 miles north of 38th parallel....
or anyone in the 1st or 2nd division that was near to us. I was a corporal at the time.
The VA wants me to provide them with names of people that got killed where
I was and I cannot remember them now. Write or call. Thanks!

Thursday, February 1, 2001 REQUEST #468
C. A. GROVE
Address: 5009 Orien St.
City, State, ZIP: Ft. Worth, TX. 76117
email: cgrove01@msn.com

Request: Need serial number for J.L. Grove and length of service time for benefits,
served in World War II and Korea war.

Thursday, February 1, 2001 REQUEST #467
Jim Morrison
Telephone: 916-725-8408
Fax: 916-725-8408
Address: 3417 Esterbrook Way
City, State, ZIP: Antelope, California 95843
email: jmorrison@jps.net

Request: I'm writing a uncle's biography based on his numerous letters.
He was Pfc Johan S.Opheim who served with the 15th Inf Reg, 3rd Inf Div
from 1941 to August 28, 1944 when he was killed in Southern France.
I am seeking all the information I can and would like to hear from anyone
who may have served with him. One reference I have is a Alton A. Hovern
who was with him when he was killed. Can anyone help me?

Thursday, February 1, 2001 REQUEST #466
Carl J. Mitchell
Telephone: 970-221-6477 (work), 970-226-2449 (home)
Fax: 970-266-3599
Address: 5327 Jonathan Court
City, State, ZIP: Ft. Collins, CO 80526
email: cjm2@cdc.gov

Request: Any information about PFC Elmo Mitchell (Born Oct. 7, 1921,
Serial # 19012425, MIA July 10,1943) or his Unit. He did basic training at
Ft. Ord, CA, then was assigned to 3rd Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Regiment,
1st Battalion, Company C, in Fort Lewis, Washington. His unit shipped out for North
Africa sometime in 1942. He participated in the fighting in North Africa and
the invasion of Sicily. He was reported MIA on July 10, 1943, during the Sicily
invasion. Presumably, he was in the landing force put ashore on the "Joss" beaches.
Rear Adm. Richard L. Conolly was in charge of that Naval Task Force 86,
which encountered severe weather. Maj. Lucian K. Truscott, Jr., was in charge
of the infantry and their first objective was Licata, Sicily.

I have a copy of the "Seventh Infantry Year Book" dated January 8, 1942.
I would like to obtain copies of similar year books for the 7th Infantry for the
years 1942 and 1943. I would like to contact any surviving members of
Company C involved in the Sicily invasion who may have known my brother,
or who may have information about the circumstances of his death.

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