PersonalSearchandNotices-May 2001

d o g f a c e
s o l d i e r s
A photographic
journey of the
Third Signal Co. of the 15th Regt of the U.S. Third
Infantry Division-
WWII
by Denis Toomey

WWII Memorial
and Arlington
National Cemetery

OP Harry
Survivors
Association

All Rights Reserved
©Rich Heller
1997-2008

Calendar for 2008

January 26, 2008
Outpost 22 Meeting
Home of Jack and
Anita Sneddon

February 24, 2008
Outpost 15 Meeting
Brothers Cafe-11:00am
Peoria, Arizona

April 3rd - 6th, 2008
Outpost 2 Reunion &
Meeting
Quality Inn
Heritage Park,
Kissimmee, FL

April 13, 2008
Outpost 18 Spring
Meeting
Holiday Inn Select-
11:00AM
Hook & Ladder Room
Appleton, WI

April 26, 2008
Outpost 22 Dinner
Meeting
Home of Jack and Anita Sneddon

May 1-4, 2008
Anzio Beachhead
Veterans of WWII
St. Louis, MO
Contact: John Boller
631-691-5002
1 Harbor North,
Amityville, NY
11701-3810

May 3, 2008
3ID Gate Rededication
Ceremony
Camp Pike , AR
POC - David Madison
1-501-771-8722

May 3-4, 2008
Outpost 12 Spring
Meeting
Country Inn & Suites
Albert Lea, MN

May 4, 2008 (Tentative)
Plaque Dedication
Ceremony
Berchtesgaden, DE
POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

May 4, 2008
Outpost 5 Spring
Meeting-11:30 AM
Bath American Legion
Post
278 Race Street,
Bath, Pennsylvania

May 17, 2008
Outpost 13 -
Spring meeting

at 12:00 noon at
Bakers of Milford,
Milford, MI

May 2008
Anzio Beachhead
Veterans of 1944 WWII
Washington, D.C. area
Contact Clyde E. Easter
276-728-7293
299 Panorama Drive,
Fancy Gap, VA
24328-2751

May 25, 2008
WW1 Marne
Campaign Ceremony
Chateau-Thierry
POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

May 26-June 5th, 2008
64th Anniversary
Battlefield Tour
of Italy
Clyde E. Easter at
276-728-7293
299 Panorama Drive,
Fancy Gap, VA
24328-2751

May 30, 2008
Outpost 7 Meeting-
3:15 PM, Friday
Arlington Natl.
Cemetery
Washington, DC

June 12-15, 2008
OP Harry Survivors
Association Reunion
Renton, WA
POC Jerry Cunningham
1-803-783-4491

June 27-28, 2008
Audie Murphy Days
Greenville,TX
www.cottonmuseum.com
1-903-450-1990

July 12, 2008
Outpost 22 Annual
Picnic
Yorba Reg. Park, CA

July 19, 2008
OP 60 Meeting

July 27, 2008
Korean War
Anniversary
Ceremonies
KW Monument-
9:00 am
Arlington Cemetery -
2:00PM
POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

August 15-17, 2008
Operation Dragoon
60th Anniversary
Provence, France
POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

August 17, 2008
OP 5 Picnic
12:00 PM
West Point, NY
Cancelled

August 24, 2008
OP 5 Meeting
11:30 am Luncheon
Elmira Heights, NY
VFW HALL
Cancelled

Date N/A
OP 35 Summer Meeting
Georgetown, TX

Sept. 2008
OP 88 Luncheon

September 18-21, 2008
89th Annual Reunion
Society of the 3ID
Columbus Airport
Hotel
Columbus, GA

October 4-5, 2008
Outpost 12
Country Inn & Suites
Albert Lea, MN

October 11, 2008
Outpost 4 Meeting
Frontier West
Spokane, WA
11:30 am

October 11, 2008
OP 13 Meeting
Bakers - 12:00PM

October 26, 2008
Outpost 18
Fall Meeting
(Packers "Bye" Day...
Or why bother, Brett's GONE!)

October 2008
Cubs Win World Series
100 Year Drought Ends
Chicago, IL

Nov. 8, 2008
OP 54 Meeting

Nov. 8, 2008
Outpost 35 Fall Meeting
Georgetown, TX

Nov. 11, 2008
Veterans Day and
WWI
90th Anniversary
Chateau-Thierry,
France
POC Monika Stoy
1-703-912-4218

Nov. 11, 2008
Veterans Day
OP 7 Ceremonies
Arlington Cemetery
POC John Insani
1-703-370-4586

Nov. 2008
OP 12 Meeting

Nov. 2008
OP 5 Event

Nov/Dec 2008
OP 7 Event
Washington D.C.

August 10-23, 2009
65th Anniversary
Battlefield Tour
For the Society of the
3rd Infantry Division
Italy, France

Sept 16- 20, 2009
90th Annual Reunion
Society of the 3ID
Clarion Hotel
Springfield, MO
Near Branson, MO

May 2001
Personal Search Page
600-644

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Date: 05/31/01 REQUEST #644
Name: Tike Bower
email: mrestless@webtv.net

Does anyone have any information of a man named Joe Balentine He was
from West Chester Pa. He was in the Army in Germany approximately
1952/53 and he worked in West Chester as a sales person in a luggage
store. My name is Tike Bower I lived in Mich. but now live in Florida

I was stationed in Augsburg Germany in 1952 and could you tell me if that
Army post still station there and could you tell me a little bit about
the town because I am traveling to Europe and would like to visit it Any
information you could give me would be appreciated Thank you

Date: 05/30/01 REQUEST #643
Name: Jim Currie
Address: 625 N. Park Ave.

City, State, ZIP: Centerville, Iowa 52544
E-mail: cindyjim@iowatelecom.net

Subject: looking for old friends
Comments: Just looking for any body who served in Headquarters and Company A,
3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division between 10/74-5/76. Especially
George Shackleford Robinson who was the Company Commander.

Date: May 30, 2001 REQUEST #642
Name: Jeffery L. Purlee
Address: P.O. Box 567
City, State, ZIP: Banks, OR 97113
Telephone: 503-647-7492

Subject: Alvania Cusick 3rd Inf Div s/sergeant.

Comments: I would like to know if any vets recall serving with my grandfather during W.W.2.
he landed at Fedela and took part in the invasion of Sicily going on to landing in Anzio spending time
there till the breakout. He was in the invasion of southern France operation Dragoon.
He was in the battle of the Colmar pocket for which he received a commendation.
He crossed the Rhine at Worms according to 3rd div history.

Date: 5-30-01 REQUEST #641
Name: Timothy Surer
E-mail: 4uk@tds.net

Subject: Fathers' service
Comments: I'm trying to find out anything I can about what my father did in ww2
I'm pretty sure he was in communications and that he served in china or Africa his name was George B Surer

Date: 5/29/01 REQUEST #640
Name: Paul R. Stroud
Address: 40 Arnold Hollow Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Flintville, Tn.
Telephone: 931-937-6852
E-mail: pstroud1@bellsouth.net

Subject: Am Wanting to find the location of my wife's brother HOWARD FLADD grave.

Comments: Howard Fladd was from Trout Run, PA. I understand he was killed in the "Battle of the Bulge".
I think he was a foot soldier. I know that's not much to go on but I was wondering if there's a place to find names
at the grave or from military records. I've been to the memorial site but unless I overlooked it I didn't see a place
to find names. The family seems to know little and has about given up on locating the grave for certain.
I never met Howard but have said prayers for him and all others that lost their lives over there.
Another brother Kenny who is still alive was on the gliders that went into France I think.
And another Brother George who is deceased was a pow in Korea. Any information would be appreciated.

Date: MAY 29 2001 REQUEST #639
Do you have any information on Sam Schultz, "the little medic" of World War II?
Please write. Thanks!

John Martindale

Publisher

Ventureserve Publishing

email: martindale@ventureservepublishing.com

Date: MAY   28   2001     REQUEST #638
Name: DONALD L WIREBAUGH
Address: 407 MONROE AVE
City, State, ZIP: CUYAHOGA FALLS OHIO 44221
Telephone: 330-940-3072
E-mail: WIREBAUGHD@AOL.COM

Subject: MY FATHER
Comments: Does anyone have any info on the 3rd Division Band? My father was the first sergeant
in the band. I want to know if anyone has any pictures? He toured Europe in WWII.
His name was Lloyd E. Wirebaugh and he passed away last year. We don't have any photos of him in the band.
THANK YOU,, YOU CAN CALL ME AT 330 940 3072 or email me at:    wirebaughd@aol.com

Date: 5/28/01 REQUEST #637
Name: Shelly Omasta
Address: 386 Eaver Meadows Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Rising Sun, Md 21911
Telephone: 410-658-9894
FAX: 410-658-1158
E-mail: only@dol.net

Subject: My father in world war 2 where and what years

Comments: I'm looking for information on my father who served in WWII in the army.
His name is George William Williamson, born Nov14,1904 in North Carolina.
Where he served and what years and doing what and what rank. If you can help please let me know.
Thank you, Shelly Williamson Omasta

Date: May, 28, 2001 REQUEST #636
Name: Jerry Tenhundfeld
Address: 6804 Wilty
City, State, ZIP: Metairie, La. 70003
Telephone: 504-888-3752
E-mail: jerry10hun@juno.com

Subject: Lt. Ralph Tenhundfeld
Comments: looking for anyone knowing anything about at Lt. Ralph Tenhundfeld who was shot somewhere
in France in late 1944. Don't have lots of info. He is my dad and has died 2 weeks ago. thanks, Jerry

Name: Darryk REQUEST #635
Address: bldg 39053 f32b
City, State, ZIP: Fort Hood
E-mail: cptcuervo@hotmail.com

Subject: Searching for info on my grandfather.
Comments: I am looking for information on my grandfather. He was a soldier during World War II.
His name is Manuel Caraveo. My uncle says that my grandfather was in a unit called the Greyhounds.
Any information will be useful and very appreciated. Thank you, Darryk

Date: 5/27/2001 REQUEST #634
Name: Tammy Ashley
Address: 2673 E. Dorothy Ln.
City, State, ZIP: Kettering, Ohio 45420
Telephone: (937)298-3107
FAX: (937)298-4495
E-mail: TmTNTCOMPANY7@aol.com

Subject: My Grandfather`s Army Papers
Comments: My Grandpa, Harley Albert Burroughs, B- 7/1/1916- D- 6/1977, was stationed in Kansas during World War II,
from 1943-1946. I am working with my mom on our family tree. We would love to have a copy of his Army papers.
Thank you for any help you may be, Sincerely, Proud Grand-daughter.

Date: 5/27/01 REQUEST #633
Name: Lee Dearmin
Address: 751 Airport Road
City, State, ZIP: Gallatin, TN 37066
Telephone: 615-451-9000
E-mail: lee@advdisc.com

Subject: Looking for info on WWII vet - Foster Fisher
Comments: Looking for info on my grandfather, Foster Fisher. I have newspaper articles which say that he
was an anti-tank gunner in the 5th Army's 3rd "Marne" Division and he fought at Anzio, in France, and in the Middle East.
If anyone could do a lookup for me and tell me what unit he was in along with any other information,
it would be much appreciated. Thanks! Lee

Date: May, 27, 2001   REQUEST #632
Name: Oma Gaines
Address: 2774 Co. Rd. 121
City, State, ZIP: Fort Payne, AL 35968
E-mail: jgaines@farmerstel.com

Subject: 9th Infantry, 2nd Division
Comments: Hansel Leon Johnston, born Oct.2, 1919 entered service July 14, 1943 died July 11, 1944.
He entered service at Fort McPherson, GA. I have his Purple Heart and location of burial plot at St. James Cem., France.
He had no children. I would like to know more about his military record, what took place with his Division
at the last day of his life and what his roll was as a soldier. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Someone in our survivors should know about his existence. Thanks.

Date: May 27, 2001 REQUEST #631
Name: Kenneth Barton
Address: 1373 Newland Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Jamestown, N.Y. 14701
E-mail: bartonkn@juno.com

Subject: Looking for anyone that remembers my father
Comments: My Dad, Pvt. Willis H. Barton, was in the 3rd. Infantry Division during WWII.
I know he was in Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, but I don't know everything about where he had been.
He was a medic on the front lines and I'm sure there were a lot of GI's that he must've helped during that time.
My father-in-law was one of them that my dad dug shrapnel out of. His name is Harold Armstrong.
After 38yrs he decided to look my dad up, though dad died in 1985, the year before,
but I got to meet his daughter Jean! I like to tell people our relationship started during WWII.
Anyhow, I just found this site and thought I'd write to see if anyone remembers my dad or my father-in-law for that matter.

Date: May 26, 2001 REQUEST #630
Name: Ed Cook
Address: 2320 E Cornell
City, State, ZIP: Springfield IL 62703
Telephone: 1-217-522-7548
E-mail: ecook@warpnet.net

Subject: Memoirs of the 90th division, 359th regiment, 3rd army
Comments: I'm writing for my Dad, who served in the 3rd army. was wounded and was discharged
around 1944 are 1945. It seems He was given a book on campaigns he was in while he served in the 359th.
I remember seeing it when I was younger, but we can't find it now.
I would appreciate any one if they could direct me to this book are if you have one? Could you contact me?
I've been looking on the internet trying to find it, with no luck!
Thanking you in advance! A Proud WWII Vets son ED

Saturday, May 26, 2001 REQUEST #629
Sandra Green
Telephone: 256-582-0631
Address: 6128 Sherry Drive
City, State, ZIP: Guntersville, AL 35976
email: sbaher5@aol.com

Request: I am looking for any information about my grandfather, technician fifth grade Bertis E. Green.
The only thing that I know is that he died on April 14, 1944 in the north African area. He was in the army,
he received a purple heart and he was from Cullman Alabama. His A.S. no. is 34330924.
He died when my father was only 6 years old. My grandmother died when my dad was 16
so he has no memory of his father or his military history. I would greatly appreciate any information at all.
Thank you, Sandy

Date: May 26, 2001 REQUEST #628
Name: Judy Verga
Address: 524 South Academy St
City, State, ZIP: Medina NY 14103
E-mail: jhvpookie@yahoo.com

Subject: Kenneth F Farrell service # 32282799
Comments:
I am searching for any information I can get on my father. I requested from the army, they sent me some information,
however I believe that he was in the 3rd regiment Company G, he was a Pfc and supposedly was a POW.
If you could direct my search of the web to any sites, that would be appreciated.

Date: 24 May 01 REQUEST #627
Removed by Request

Date: May 24, 2001 REQUEST #626
Name: Jackie Buie
E-mail: JJbbuie@aol.com

Subject: August 12, 1944
Comments:
I am trying to find information about the death of my uncle, army PFC Elwyn C Lunt.
He was killed August 12, 1944 and is buried in Brittany American Cemetery in St. James, France.
I would like to know what happened this day, haven't been able to find much. Please help! J. Buie

Date: May 23, 2001 REQUEST #625
Name: Diana (Briggs) Metsker
Address: 3430 Bluegrass Drive
City, State, ZIP: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406
Telephone: 523-453-7859
E-mail: Metsker@ctaz.com

Subject: Reclamation of Fathers medals (deceased 1979)
Comments:
I am trying to locate my father's WWII Victory medal, and Army of occupation medal. His name was John Gilbert Briggs;
enlistment date December 19, 1945. Serial #AF46037697. His place of separation was Camp McCoy, WI.
After my father's death, on November 17,1979, we were under the impression that he had kept his medals
with his discharge documents. After my mother died in 1998, all archival documents and memorabilia
were placed in my care. I don't know who to contact or how to even open an inquiry as to the whereabouts or
perhaps even replacement of these medals. I would very much like for my son (16in July) who holds all men
who fought for our freedom in high esteem. He was born after my father passed away, and this could be the
only link he has with my father. Any help would be appreciated.

Date: May 22, 2001 REQUEST #624
Name: James J. Jones
Address: 88-38 79th Ave
City, State, ZIP: Glendale, New York 22386-7835
Telephone: 212 429 1824
FAX: 212 766 3729
E-mail: jj42402@bellatlantic.net

Subject: Word about Uncle
Comments: I would like information about Uncle Maurice G. Jones member of 3rd Infantry Division
KIA August 1966, in area of St.Lo France. Possible member of Company I 121 Infantry Regiment.
Any thing would be appreciated.

Date: 05/21/2001 REQUEST #623
Name: Neal Cornatzer
Address: 237 Gun Club Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Advance, NC, 27006
Telephone: 336-940-5579
E-mail: Landn23@email.msn.com

Subject: I'm looking for information regarding my grandfather.
Comments: Clinton C. Cornatzer served during WWII. He was a medic and I believe his first operation was Anzio.
If any one has any information please contact me.

Date: May 21, 2001 REQUEST #622
Name: Terry Ullrich
Address: 3450 South 82 Street
City, State, ZIP: Milwaukee, WI 53219
E-mail: theullrichs3450@cs.com

Subject: medals from WWII
Comments: I am looking for medals awarded to my father during World War II,
but ones he never received. Would like to find a way to have them awarded to him yet.

Date: May 21, 2001 REQUEST #621
Name: Myra Pierce
Address: 472 Hwy. 235
City, State, ZIP: Nancy, KY 42544-8551
Telephone: 606-636-6741
FAX: 606-636-6741
E-mail: MLPierce@mail.state.ky.us

Subject: SSG Trenton Clay Hatfield
Comments: Looking for my brother SSG Trenton Clay Hatfield B-37/11th Engineer Battalion
Camp Bondsteel

Date: May 21, 2001 REQUEST #620
Name: Joseph G. Williamson
Address: 10914 Felsdale Avenue
City, State, ZIP: Port Richey, Florida 34668
Telephone: (727) 869-3777
E-mail: Gabriel1119@webtv.net

Subject: 306th Infantry Div. Pacific Theater WWII
Comments: I am trying to locate anyone who may have served with my father,
Corporal Raymond Williamson (deceased) in the Pacific Theater during WWII,
306th Infantry division-1st Battalion- Company D. He was involved in Western Pacific,
Southern Phillippines, Luzon, Ryukyes, Guam, Okinawa, Leyte and Ie Shima.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You!

Date: 5-18-01 REQUEST #619
Name: Marie Hunter
Address: 2528 Noble Rd. 19
City, State, ZIP: Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44121
Telephone: 216-437-7823/216-381-4504
E-mail: msladyk4u@yahoo.com

Subject: Looking for Soldier.
Comments: I am not sure if I am in the right place, but maybe you can help. I am looking for
Phillip Brame
129 AG Postal Co
OJF Camp Comanche
APO AE 09789
He was in the fighting in Bosnia last week. I haven't seen anything about casualties or injured soldiers.
But I would like to locate him if I can! Thanks. Marie Hunter

Date: 05/18/01 REQUEST #618
Name: Anne Wilson
Address: 3503 Aquia Drive
City, State, ZIP: Stafford VA.
Telephone: 540 659 1344
E-mail: annewilson49@hotmail.com

Subject: Uncle, Antoine Wintzer
Comments: Searching for information on uncle who was killed in St. Lo, France on July 26, 1944.
His name was Antoine Wintzer. I was told by an aunt that he was in 130 inf. div. company f.
I am trying to do a family tree on my family. Anne Wilson

Date: 16 May 01 REQUEST #617
Name: SFC Rockefeller I. Hayag
Address: 450 W. High Street
City, State, ZIP: Carlisle, Pa 17013
Telephone: 717-245-1221
FAX: 717-245-1566
E-mail: hayagr@dickinson.edu

Subject: Biography for MG Nick Krawciw
Comments: We are looking for a good biography for MG (Ret) Nick Krawciw
who formerly commanded 3rd ID. Thanks, SFC Hayag

Date: 5/15/01 REQUEST #616
Name: Justin Daly
Address: 3816 Red Bud Ln.
City, State, ZIP: Kokomo,Ind
E-mail: jld794@cs.com

Subject: Lt. Michael Daly CMH capture Nuremberg bunker I
Comments: In 1947 Lt. Daly was presented the CMH by President Truman. New York Times has picture.
HST was so choked with emotion reading his citation he stopped and hugged Lt. Daly.
Daly spent many years in hospital recovering from wounds.

Date: Tuesday 15 May 2001 REQUEST #615
Name: Luis Hurtiz
Address: Calle 45 1/2 #3012
City, State, ZIP: Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico, 90210
Telephone: 5214157996
E-mail: hurtiz@yahoo.com

Subject: Information on Alex O. Hurtiz

Comments: Alex O. Hurtiz, Serial Number 38439843, rank PFC,
unit Company K, 409th Infantry, death DOW (died of wounds). date
December 10, 1944, origionally from Texas, buried St. Avold, France, and grave location in cemetery, A 32 41.
On or about December 4, 1944, Alex O. Hurtiz was wounded in Selestat, Germany. His injuries were fatal.
There is a new bridge located where he took shrapnel. A lady by the name of Phoebe Medow gave me a
flower to drop into the water there a few years ago.

Response:

Date: 05-11-01 REQUEST #614
Name: Ann Tardif
Address: 22 King St
City, State, ZIP: Scarborough, Maine 04074
Telephone: 207-885-9597
E-mail: peach4521@yahoo.com

Subject: 601st tank Destroyers WWII
Comments:
Hello, this is my 2nd request. Thank you to those who have responded. I am looking for any info
and or photo's of my dad, SSGT Joe Tardif of the 601st, CO B. He served in Anzio, Italy, Africa,
Colmar Pocket etc. Any one who has any info to share...I would greatly appreciate.
My dad passed away in October and I guess I'm just trying to put some pieces together from his tour in WWII.
Thank you again, Ann

Date: 5-11-2001 REQUEST #613
Name: EARL B. BRIZENDINE
Address: 2718 HOPSON DR.
City, State, ZIP: ATHENS , TEXAS , 75751
Telephone: 903-675-5037
E-mail: srman@flash.net

Subject: 1951-55 , state side , Korean conflict ..
Comments: i served in the usaf [1951-1955] basic training ,LACKLAND AFB texas // KEESLER AFB,
Mississippi // SHEPPARD AFB texas // MATHER AFB , calif .. MEDIC , at base hospital , KEESLER AFB,
miss // attended A and E , tech. school , at Sheppard afb ,TX// perminate party , 3537th . maint. sqd. Mather afb,
Sacramento , Calif .. // after leaving the usaf , I lived in Anaheim, Calif // worked for Douglas aircraft ,
in Long Beach, Calif // returned to Texas , 1957 , lived and worked , Corpus Christi , Texas ,
memorial medical ctr .. retired to Lake Athens, Texas , 1990 .. // nick names , used in the usaf , "BRIZ" , "TEX",
ANY ONE KNOWING THE FOLLOWING AIRMEN , I SERVED WITH , PLEASE CONTACT ME,
VIA EMAIL , OR SNAIL MAIL OR VIA PHONE; CLAUDE C. KRAEMER , FLOYD THOMPSON ,
CARL R. BYERS , DANIEL JOSEPH ARMBRUSTER , J. C. HALL , E. CLARK , G.B. EIS , R. D. RICE ,
L. H. CUMMINGS S. W. DAVIS , E. P. GREEN , J. R. HIGGANS , R. A .HODOROWICZ , W. F. B. LEE,
F. T. MONJI , G.! B. MAPEL , S. L. SUITS , S. J . BELLATTI , GLENN , L BRUMBELOW
MOST OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED NAMES , SERVED WITH ME AT MATHER , AFB , CALIF ..
3537TH MAINT . SQD .. , SACRAMENTO , CALIF .. THANKS , Earl , B. Brizendine , Athens , Texas , USA,
I will celebrate my 70th. birthday , 10-22-2001 ..

Date: 5/10/01 REQUEST #612
Lise Pommois
email: etienne.pommois@wanadoo.fr

Subject: Lost Dog Tags
Two dog tags have just been found in the Kunheim-Neuf Brisach area where the
3rd was in February 45. One tag belonged to Joseph J. RANKE, serial number
16065160, Catholic, T42. Address: Mrs Anna Ranke, 4761 S. Aubin, Detroit, MI.
There was one tag in this case. In the other one there were two: Gerald D.
Duval, 38875881, T43-44, no address. Both had blood type 0 and were
Catholics. Is it possible to check if they are still alive or if anyone knows
anything about them? From the list of names at the end of the 3rd Division
book, the first guy was not a casualty and he belonged to the 15th Regiment.
Thanks if you can help locate them.

Re yours concerning Joseph J. Ranke.
During part of the WW2 he was my driver and later gunner in Cannon Co. l5th Inf. Regt.
He is listed as member of Society and keeps in touch with me.
Address: 7030 Newton Ave. No., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-l039.
He was a good soldier. Joe is alive and well. As for the inquiry concerning Duval - found no Gerald Duval.
         Glad to be of help. Jerry--
        Jerome Sapiro
email: jeromesapiro@worldnet.att.net

Date: 5/8/01       REQUEST #611
Name: Hans Rothenbuhler
E-mail: jrkase@core.com

Subject: Henry Chrzan PFC WWII

Comments: HI, anyone served with my grandfather PFC Hank Chrzan -7th reg., 3rd battalion,
Co. I 2nd platoon from Colmar Pocket 2-45 , Siegfied line, Rhine, Nurnberg, Augburg etc.
to 1946 Occupation around Fudala? He's still living and would love to locate any of you.
Also , I have many pictures he took during the war which I used in a school project for the
National History Society Contest. I placed 2nd in the state of Ohio and will be competing in the
National competition in Washington D.C.
I would like to gather more eye-witness accounts if you are out there! Thanks! Hans

Date: May 08, 2001 REQUEST #610
Name: Larry E. Pearce
E-mail: creekfront@alltel.net

Subject:
Comments: I am trying to get information on my father-in-law David M. Edwards.
His division was 3rd Infantry Divison, 7th regiment, 2nd Battalion, george company
Thank You Larry

Date: May 7, 2001 REQUEST #609
Name: Kevin Combs
Address: 5828 Bar-Del East Drive
City, State, ZIP: Indianapolis, IN.
Telephone: 1-800-999-7556
FAX: 1-317-684-7550
E-mail: FATIC55@AOL.COM

Subject: Cpl. Horace "Chip" Van Matre
Comments: Seeking information on my wife's uncle Cpl. Horace "Chip" Van Matre.
Served WWII Company B, 297th Combat Engineers. Looking to locate anyone who
served with or knew him during the war.

Date: 05/07/01           REQUEST #608
Name: Robert Bonina
Address: 18224 Fifth Avenue, South
City, State, ZIP: Seattle, WA, 98148-1902
Telephone: 206-947-2556
E-mail: rbonina@wac.net

Subject: My Father SSGnt. Natzio A. Bonina
Comments: Served in Korea 51-52, received Purple Heart, and either Silver or Bronze Star.
He assisted in the wedding reception for Jesse Royce Landis, the movie actress that married a General.
He mentioned a battle field commission to Lieutenant, that he did not receive due to a Medivac to Tokyo
for wounds he received. Any information contact me please.

Date: May 6 2001 REQUEST #607
Name: Levacher, Chris
City, State, ZIP: Belgium
E-mail: compuchrisje@yahoo.com

Subject: Korean War
Comments: My father, Jean Levacher, has been in the Korean War as a Belgian volunteer,
during 1951-1952 and a second period in 1953-1954. He was there during the last Chatkol-offensive.
People who have known him, please tell me how my father was as a person, soldier, buddy.
I'm trying to write a novel about him.

Date: May 4, 2001       REQUEST #606
Name: Kathleen
Address: Second Street
City, State, ZIP: Nanty-Glo, PA 15943
E-mail: alienkam@yahoo.com

Subject: Searching for Birthplace
Comments: My father, Henry Elmer Rhea Sr. was a [Drill?] Sergeant in Co D, 370th AIB, APO 29, US Army.
I have no idea what that all means, trying to find out. That is the residence on my Birth certificate, along with
"in Munchen: Kolner Platz 1" on my German Birth certificate. I was born in Munich, Germany, in October 1955
in the Second Field Hospital, Richard D. Ekroth, Major, was the physician that delivered me. I was baptized in
the Chapel of the US Army Hospital by Joseph J. Weindorf, Auxiliary Chaplain. My proxy Godparents are
V.F. McCormick, Jr. and Lillian Brill. My father was in Germany from June, 29, 1954 until we left in or around 1957.
I am searching for any of these people or information on the hospital, city, or what AIB means, etc.
My dad didn't talk much around us children and I would really like to know about my birthplace,
the army and the people around me at that time. Thanks, you may email me at alienkam@yahoo.com

May 4, 2001 REQUEST #605
John Coyle
email: jcoyle@beld.net

Comment: My name is John Coyle and I'm looking for information on my father's marine unit
during W.W.II. His name was Philip Coyle Jr. from the 1st marine division, 3rd amph.battalion.
I believe he saw combat on Okinawa and Guadalcanal. I believe he was also a private and a heavy weaps. spec.
He was from Boston, Mass. thanks for your help.

May 3, 2001 REQUEST #604
Wendy Gorski
c/o 2303 Corlett
Brighton, MI 48114-8101
email: newzbug@aol.com

I am looking for ANY information on my father- John Martin Snitchler, Jr. of
Detroit, Michigan in WWII. He died Jan. 1999, and I am researching any info
about him I can find. Please contact me via email for phone number or mail a
letter to my address.

Here is the info I have: Served in European-African-Middle Eastern Theatre.
He enlisted in 1940 and honorably discharged in 1946. he was S/Sgt (June
1942 - 1045); 3yrs -Weather Observer (specialized in wire); Hq & Hq Btry,
3rd Inf Div, Arty (689 QM Base, Dept.066)

Would like original pictures or willing to pay for good copies of pics of my
father and/or any friends. Interested in old stories of my dad, any copies of
letters he may be mentioned in.

Thanks for my freedom to all you vets !!!

Thursday, May 3, 2001 REQUEST #603
Name: Philip N. Ankeney
Xenia, Ohio
email: Fillpankeny@cs.com

Commnts: I would like to hear from any who served
in the 278th Battle Engineers, under the 2nd British and the 3rd American Infantry Divisions.

Thursday 05/03/2001 REQUEST #602
Name: Frank J. Pistone, Sr.
Independence, Missouri
email: fpistone2@home.com

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served in L Company at Anzio in 1944.

Date: May 2, 2001   REQUEST #601
Name: Mike Taylor
Address: 7431 Hollywood Dr.
City, State, ZIP: West Chester, OH 45069
Telephone: 513-779-9733
E-mail: taylor_cm@excite.com

Subject: SGT William L. Wilmer
Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my great uncle in WWII. He was killed on or about
Dec 26, 1944 in France. That is all the information my Grand Mother ever got about her brother.
He is buried in Epinal American Cemetery France. I would appreciate any information about his time
in service that anyone can remember. His name is William L. Wilmer #33215745 15th Infantry 3rd Division.
Thanks very much.

Date: 1 May 01 REQUEST #600
Name: Donna Cooper
Address: 614 6th ST
City, State, ZIP: Cody, Wy 82414
Telephone: 307-527-5574
E-mail: fvecsinapod@vcn.com
Subject: Andrew J. Sojak

Comments: Don't know for sure if my Great Uncle served with this unit or not.
My oldest son is dong a report on the Battle of Anzio for school and wanted to honor the men who
gave their lives. Any info on Andrew Sojak, or if someone who was there would like to help my son
out please respond. Thanks for all you did!!

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