Date: November 29 2001    REQUEST #907
Name: Nicki Harper
Address: 6846 Hayden Lake Rd
City, State, ZIP: Danbury, WI 54830
E-mail: nickih@familytreemail.com

Subject: Sgt. Nick H. Gebhart

Comments:
My uncle Sgt. Nick H. Gebhart enlisted Oct. 14, 1940. He trained at Fort Lewis,
and elsewhere, and left Oct 22 1942 from Camp Pickton, VA for North Africa.
Was in invasion of French Morocco Nov. 7, 1943, in Tunisian and Sicilian campaigns.
Battle of Salerno. KIA Oct. 14th, 1943 Member Company E, 7th Infantry, 3rd Division.

I recently received a collection of his letters and would like to flesh them out
with whatever historical information might be available, or with other personal accounts.
Many of his letters are brief with no news that would pass the censor. Have no photos.
His brother, George Gebhart, was sent to OCS and was a Lt. in the same division.
Thanks to anyone willing to share memories.

Date: 11/27/01         REQUEST #906
Name: Bill (William) Strong
City, State, ZIP: Brighton, MI
E-mail:  BSTRONG@worldshare.net

Date: 11/27/01         REQUEST #905
Name: Raymond W. Bombardier III
Address: P.O. BOX 2443
City, State, ZIP: MASHPEE, MA 02649

Subject: My granddad served with 3rd inf. div. WW2

My granddad served with 3rd Inf. Div. North Africa to Anzio. He was captured at Anzio MIA, 
escaped POW camp made it back in 1945. His name was Raymond W. Bombardier Sr.
He was a Pfc. Anyone who may have served with him please write. He died in 1982 thanks.

Date: November 26, 2001     REQUEST #904
Name: Amos Wieneke
Address: 109 Sanger Drive
City, State, ZIP: Beaver Falls, PA  15010
Telephone: (724)847-2583
E-mail: radar2583@hotmail.com

Subject: Clell Wieneke

Comments: My dad, Clell Wieneke, was in the 3rd Army, 333rd Battalion, 
Battery B during WWII.  He was in the War from Sept. 1942 until 1945.  
He was Buck Sergeant of his gun crew, but was discharged as a PFC.  
I know that he trained in Texas, but shipped out to Africa from NJ on the USS Andes.  
If anyone has information, please contact me.  Thanks and God Bless America!

Date: 26/11/01   REQUEST #903
Name: Jessica Zongaro
Address: 27 Muswell Street Balga
City, State, ZIP: Perth WA 6000
Telephone: 93423779
E-mail: jesaurora@hotmail.com

Subject: Lost Grandfather

Comments: My name is Jessica I am 18 and to this day have no idea who my real grandfather is. 
All I know is his last name was Peroni. My mother nor father know him however I am interested 
to find out if i have any more cousins. He was in ww2 and was apparently lost in Africa.
I'm not sure if he died or if he made it out. 
My grandma never filled me in on more information as I was little. I would love to ask her now, 
however she sadly passed away. 
It would be great if any one could help I think he was Italian. 
Even if someone could point me in the right direction to where I should look.

Date: NOV./ 24/2001  REQUEST #901
Name: ANDREW GAGE
Address: 21028 HEIMBACH RD.
City, State, ZIP: MENDON MICH.
E-mail: drewmagroooo@eathlink.net

Subject: EDWARD M. RILEY

Comments:  ED WAS MY GRANDPA. I AM LOOKING FOR ANY ONE WHO 
MIGHT HAVE KNOWN HIM. ALL THAT I KNOW, IS HE WAS A MEDIC. 
AND WAS IN THE PACIFIC DURING WWII. 

SOME OF HIS TRAINING WAS DONE AT CAMP GRANT IN ILLINOIS, 
WHERE HE WAS PART OF THE COMPANY "D" 26th MEDICAL BATTALION. 
AND THE PHOTO I HAVE SHOWS THE DATE OF FEBRUARY 1942. HE PASSED 
AWAY IN 1988 WHEN WE WERE STARTING TO GET CLOSE AND SHARING 
A LOT OF THINGS WE HAD IN COMMON. THANK YOU

Date: Nov.23, 2001   REQUEST #900
Name: Brandon C. Traister
Address: 10 Denver Road
City, State, ZIP: Marlton, NJ 08053
Telephone: 856-906-1406
Fax: 856-985-5354
E-mail: bpark524@bellsouth.net

Subject: WWII Veterans Project
Comments:
I am a 19 year old College student working on a Literary/Video project about
World War Two Veterans. The project includes the unit, ship or division
histories and the life and service history of the veterans. I am interviewing
WWII veterans currently living in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania and New York. 

These interviews are taped with a video camera. For veterans living
outside these areas, I have e-mail or regular mail interviews with them. If
you can help my project in any way I would greatly appreciate it and I will
send you a copy when completed, thank you very much for your help and your
time. Here are all of my credentials if you need to get in touch with me.

Date: Nov 22, 2001  REQUEST #898
Name: Len Martin
Address: 7725 Timber Top Drive
City, State, ZIP: Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015
Telephone: 830-755-4884
E-mail: lennieboy@juno.com

Subject: Sgt. Alfred L. "Mutt" Martin

Comments:
My father was in the 30th Reg. and joined the 3rd Inf Div in
Southern France in 1944 and served with this unit until he was wounded and 
evacuated to England. I understand he was near Nürnberg at the time. 
He was finally awarded the Purple Heart shortly before his death in 2000. 
I would appreciate any information. I served in Vietnam with the 1st Cav Div. 1966-67

Date: 11-22-2001         REQUEST #897
Name: David Weiss
City, State, ZIP: Kelso, WA 98626
E-mail: davidbweiss1984@yahoo.com

Subject: looking for a former member of 3rd I.D. in WW2

Comments:
My grandfather was in the 3rd I.D. in WW2. His name was Melvin Francis Weiss, 
he was in the 7th infantry regiment, I believed that he was in the 33rd rifle bat., C company, 
but I am not sure. 

Any information would be great! My grandfather never talked about his war experiences. 
He died about 6 years ago. Any info. would be much appreciated by my family and I.
                                           David Weiss 

Date: November 21, 2001   REQUEST #896
Name: Jennifer
E-mail: JenT1013@aol.com

Subject: Looking For WW2 Pacific War POWs

Comments:
Hi, I am college student doing a thesis project on POWs of the Pacific Campaign of WW2. 
I would like to interview a POW or several POWs. If anyone can help, please email me! Thank you!
Jennifer

Date: 11/20       REQUEST #895
Name: Carrie Leger
E-mail: Cleger@broadband.att.com

Subject: Looking for Arnold. T Schwitzer "Chef"

Comments: I am looking for any information on Arnold T. Schwitzer who they referred to as "Chef".  
He was stationed at Fort Devens, Massachusetts in 1966.  His father was also in the military.
He has two sisters.  Thanks! 

Date: November 20, 2001   REQUEST #893
Name: Russ Cloer (WWII Lt. Cloer), Hq. Co., 7th Inf, 3rd Div, WWII
Address: 2447 Indian Trail E.
City, State, ZIP: Palm Harbor, FL 34683
E-mail: rwcloer@aol.com

Subject: Letter contact

Comments:
I am looking for two Hq. Co., 7th Inf, 3rd Div, WWII vets:
PFC Berthel O. Bigler and
PFC Norman E. Steele
Bigler was my platoon runner (and body guard) and Steele was my recon jeep driver (and land mine evader).  
One or both were at my side from Anzio to Berchtesgaden. I have had no contact with  either of them since 1945.

Date: 11/19/01   REQUEST #891
Name: Fred Stevens
Address: 311 J st NE
City, State, ZIP: Auburn WA  98002
E-mail: fredstevenz@hotmail.com

Subject: Info on person who served in 39th FA BN WW2

Comments: I have been trying to get in touch with Barbara Cooklin Smith as the daughter 
of one of the sgt's in B and A btry 39th Fa BN but I receive no answer from her email address 
of SCCooklin@aol.com and I feel she may have changed her address since signing in to the 
3rd Div guest book She list an address or South Carolina but nothing further.
 If you have any additional info or addresses I would like to contact her. Thank you Fred Stevens

Date: 11/17/01    REQUEST #888
Name: Kevin "Barnie" Barnett
Address: 124 Craver Lane
City, State, ZIP: Troutman NC 28166
E-mail: KDBarnett85@aol.com

Subject: Searching for Scot Felix

Comments: I am searching for a good friend and his family I was stationed with in 
Germany from 86-88.  I lost contact with them about 91 when they were stationed at Ft. Bragg.  
Would like to get back in touch.

Date: 11/16/01  REQUEST #887
Name: Kyle Lewis
E-mail: kpklhersh@aol.com

Subject: James Willard Brothers
I am trying to track my dad's military service history.  His name is James Willard Brothers.  
He was a tech sergeant medic in the infantry in WWII.  He is from Hannibal, MO.  

I only know bits and pieces, you see, he is blind and is developing Alzheimer's.  
I have his medals for the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Soldier's Medal.  
I am desperately trying to find out where he was stationed and for what he received these medals.  
If anyone knows I would be most grateful for any information.

Date: November 16 2001   REQUEST #886
Name: Leonardo P. D'Elia
Address: 602 Hamilton St.
City, State, ZIP: Allentown, Pa 18101
Telephone: 610-439-4885

Subject: Nunzio J. D'Elia

Comments: My brother and I would love to speak to any one who knew our dad during the war. 
His name was Nunzio D'Elia and he served with the 756th. tank battalion. Our dad passed away in 1995, 
not long after he died a friend of his sent him a letter but it was misplaced.

Date: 11/15/01  REQUEST #885
Name: Claude Maddox III
Address: 136 Central St. # C-2
City, State, ZIP: Hudson, MA 01749
Telephone: 978-568-0121
E-mail: claudetad@aol.com

Subject: Who knew my uncle?

Comments: His name was Pvt. James R. Maddox, 34546465, from Tallahassee, Fl 
and was killed on Oct.9, 1944 in France. Does anyone remember anything about him? 
Our family wants so much to know more.

Date: Nov. 14, 2001     REQUEST #882
Name: Harvey Elowitch
Address: 114 Mackworth St.  
City, State, ZIP: Portland, Maine  04103
E-mail: Helowitch3@aol.com

Subject: Harvey is trying to make contact with someone who may have served
with his father. Any help would be appreciated. 
           
Photos of   :Maurice Elowitch
                            3rd Division
                            30th Infantry Regiment
                            Company L
                            (Italy, Anzio, Southern France-end of the war.)
            Photos taken just prior to September 1944. Other names not known.
Submitted by Lee Hatfield Jr.

Date: Nov. 14, 2001     REQUEST #881
Name: Patricia Adams
Address: 277 Fir Grove Rd
City, State, ZIP: Ronkonkoma NY
E-mail: Tap711@aol.com

Subject: My Uncle, Woodrow Wilson Crawford

Comments: I am looking for anyone that served with my uncle Woodrow Wilson Crawford,
Pfc. Third Infantry Division WW11 /7th Infantry regiment/ Co E  
He received the bronze star at Anzio 3-25-44 
KIA France 1944  Thanks Pat Tap711@aol.com

Date: 11-13-2001     REQUEST #880
Name: Rebecca Kitchens
Address: HC 3  Box 165-A
City, State, ZIP: Birch Tree, MO   65438
Telephone: 417-764-3314
E-mail: rkvk@townsqr.com

Subject: information on father

Comments: My father's name was Sgt. Charles Edgar Baker with Co. C - 3rd Div. - 15th Reg. 
as far as I know he was a FO. He was killed in Korea on 9-30-1951. I would appreciate any 
information anyone could give me on him. I don't know his unit all I know is the information at the beginning of this letter.

Date: November 13, 2001   REQUEST #879
Name: Larry Weber
Address: 431 Santa Ana Road
City, State, ZIP: Hollister, CA 95023
Telephone: 831 637-3486
E-mail: larrypatweber@yahoo.com

Subject: Looking for info on Thurman Leo Morris from Anadarko, Oklahoma

Comments:
My uncle Thurman Leo Morris from Anadarko, Oklahoma served in the 3rd Army
in Europe during WWII.  I believe he was in Heavy Artillery and may also have been an MP.  
He was in the Battle of the Bulge.  He was going to be promoted to Sgt. but wanted to stay a Corporal. 
I don't know which division or unit.  He was a tall, slender, soft-spoken man.
He had training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.  Can anyone help me find out where he served?  
He settled in Sacramento, California after the war and worked at McClellan AFB.  
He passed away in August of 1974.

Date: 11-12-2001   REQUEST #878
Name: JANET RAYMOND
Address: rt 1 box 224
City, State, ZIP: Pelkie MI 49958
Telephone: 906-353-6171
E-mail: raymondj@up.net

Subject: Father looking for reunion 3rd AAA , I corp, 815 AAA 1943-46

Comments: My father is looking for a reunion of his army buddies. His name is Ardell (Art) Lobeck. 
he enlisted from Chicago area but is now living in Michigan. He served in the army between 1943-1946. 
He was in the third army  815 AAA, I corp. A battery. He served in Germany, Belgium, England and Austria. 

He has been looking for any information on a reunion or any of his friends he served with. 
Any one with information can e-mail me at raymondj@up.net or call or write direct to my father at 906-884-4247  
Ardell Lobeck, 265 L.P. Walsh Rd., Ontonagon, MI 49953

Date: 11/12/01   REQUEST #877
Name: GARY LOVE
City, State, ZIP: BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA
Telephone:  (225) 291-5357
E-mail: GLOVE41148@AOL.COM

Subject: SERGEANT JAMES M. LOVE

Comments: I AM TRYING TO GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER, 
TECHNICAL SERGEANT JAMES M. LOVE, JR., 6,584,757, 3RD DIVISION, 7TH INFANTRY. 
MY DAD WAS CAPTURED NEAR ANZIO, ITALY DURING AN ATTACK ON ENEMY POSITIONS 
AT CISTERNA DI ROMA, ITALY ON JANUARY 31, 1944. 

HE WAS SENT TO STALAG II-B PRISON CAMP AND ESCAPED ON APPROXIMATELY 
APRIL 26, 1945 (WITH FELLOW POW CLYDE RAY-DARBY'S RANGERS-OF WETUMPKA, OKLAHOMA). 
DAD AND MR. RAY FOUND THE U.S. TROOPS ON MAY 3, 1945 AND WAS ULTIMATELY 
SHIPPED HOME. 

HE LIVED TO BE 75 YEARS OLD. HE DIED ON OCTOBER 11, 1990. 
IF ANYONE HAS ANY INFORMATION ABOUT MY FATHER, PLEASE CONTACT ME AT MY E-MAIL ADDRESS--GLOVE41148@AOL.COM OR (225) 291-5357. THANKS, GARY LOVE

Date: 11/12/01   REQUEST #876
Name: Harry D. Forrey II
City, State, ZIP: Lititz, PA
E-mail: theforreys@hotmail.com

Subject:Harry D. Forrey
Comments: My father, Harry D. Forrey was a member of the 30th Infantry, Co E from 
January, 1943 to November, 1943 when he was wounded at Mt Rotondo. He was wounded 
at the same time as his Captain - Jesse G. Ugalde was wounded. 
An item of interest to your members might be that my father was on the cover of Life Magazine on March 27, 1944. 
He was the second man back coming off LCI 220. This was taken at Salerno, Italy on September, 1943. 
If any one would have any information in regards to my father I would appreciate an e-mail. 
He rarely spoke of his experiences. Thanks

Date: 11/11/01     REQUEST #873
Name: Brian Wachter
City, State, ZIP: St. Louis
E-mail: crusher463@yahoo.com

Subject: Sergeant Vincent F. Wachter

HAPPY VETERANS DAY. I was just talking to my father. SGT Vincent F Wachter,
3rd Infantry Division WWII. I am trying to do some research on his unit. 
I know he always talks about hunting snipers. Can anyone help me? Thanks.

Date: 11/11/01     REQUEST #872
Name: Jason Moore
Address: 210 Fall St.
City, State, ZIP: Williamsport IN, 47993
E-mail: bcjraj@tctc.com

Subject: Sergeant John R. Yates

Comments: My grandfather served in the 15th regiment if there is anyone that fought with him 
or knew him I would very much appreciate any stories you might have. Thank you very much

Date: November 10 2001     REQUEST #871
Name: Frank Colombo
Address: 10 Flower Hill Pl
City, State, ZIP: Port Washington, NY 11050
Telephone: 516-944-9047
FAX: 516-767-6429
E-mail: albatrs890@aol.com

Subject: PFC  Frank Colombo

Comments:
My father, Frank John Colombo, fought with the 3rd Division 7th Infantry Regiment Hqt co. 
He joined as a replacement troop after Casarine Pass and fought to to the end of the war.
As he is not feeling too good these days any stories or information would be appreciated.
Thank you for your cooperation, Frank Colombo

Date: 11/09/01       REQUEST #870
Name: Ron Kilman
E-mail: RDKilman@msn.com

Subject:  Robert J. Kilman 
Comments:
I am looking for person(s) who may have known my father Robert J. Kilman 
from the 3rd Infantry Division.

Date: November 8/0       REQUEST #869
Name: Mike Klein
Address: 725 Golden Avenue
City, State, ZIP: Ottawa, Ontario
Telephone: 613-729-0446
E-mail: kleincollectibles@eurodata.ca

Subject: Trying to track down a 3rd Infantry Div. Corporal "Adkins"

Comments:
Hello, I purchased a 3rd Infantry Div helmet from WWII. The corporal insignia and the 
3rd infantry insignia are in pretty good shape.
I looked inside the helmet for any form of identification, I found the name "Adkins" written twice. 
He was a corporal..
I would really like to find out who's helmet this was...

Your help would be greatly appreciated!
My e-mail is: kleincollectibles@eurodata.ca

Date: November 6, 2001    REQUEST #868
Name: Michael Hudson
City, State, ZIP: Pflugerville, TX.
Telephone: 512-989-3615
E-mail: mjhud@earthlink.net

Subject: Colonel Victor E. Bess

Comments: I am the Grandson of the late Colonel Victor E. Bess.  My Grandfather passed away 
in May of 1998.  He served with the 3rd Infantry division in Europe during WWII.  One of the battles 
he fought in was the Bulge.  I am hoping to contact anyone who fought along side him during the campaign.  
He was either a Lieutenant or a Captain while in Europe.  Any information on anyone who new him during 
or after the War would be appreciated.

Date: November 5, 2001     REQUEST #866
E-mail: doremcgraw@aol.com

I am looking for information pertaining to FIELD STATION 8612TH DU.  Assigned
Japan, shoulder patch "Mt. Fugi".  My Brother-in-Law was assigned within.  I
am going through newspapers he had, he is deceased, the paper prints ASAFE,
which I don't recognize.  He never talked of his time in Japan ('54-'55).

Can you assist me in the correct direction to find information?  Thanks very
much for you time,  DLM  3ID KOREA

Date: November 4, 2001    REQUEST #865
Name: Chris          
Address: Box 131
City, State, ZIP: Ft. Meade MD 20755
E-mail: questmasters@bigfoot.com

Subject: 3rd Infantry Division 7th Infantry Regiment A Company

Comments: Does anyone know of, or served with, Sergeant Julius Rothman, 32-355-893, 
Company A 7th Infantry Regiment 3rd Infantry Division? He was taken POW and died on 
November 4th 1944. Where was this unit located during this time period and does anyone know 
what happened to him? Please let me know. Thanks.

Date: November 4, 2001    REQUEST #864
Name:   Darrell Van Tilburg     
E-mail: dvantil@in-motion.net

I am a descendant of 2 gentlemen who were reputed to have fought in the Battle of the Bulge. 
Unfortunately most of that side of my family has either past on, or suffers from Alzheimer's.  

I am looking for information on two brothers named Olden (or Olen) and Robert "Bud" Boise.  
They were reported to be motorcycle messengers, but Dad could no longer remember what unit his uncles fought with.  

Please provide any information possible.  My brother and I are WWII re-enactors supporting the liaison plane assigned to 
Bastogne during that battle.

Date: November 3, 2001  REQUEST #862
Name: Doug Schnider
Address: 910 E. 44th Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Eugene.OR 97405
Telephone: 541-683-2065
E-mail: schnid@mindspring.com

Subject: 569th

Comments:
I was assigned to the 569th Per. Svc. Center, in Nuremburg, GY from 1972-74. 
I have tried finding out what happened to it, as it no longer exists. I was at Merrell barracks (SS Kaserne). 
Any info regarding my unit, and anyone who was stationed with me I would like to hear from. 
There must be someone out there! Doug Schnider

Date: November 3, 2001  REQUEST #861
Name: Butch Ruffner
Telephone: 217-932-5159
E-mail: bvbmr@rr1.net

Subject: Walter E. Ruffner Sr.

Comments: My dad passed away in 1997. He never talked about his experiences in WWII. 
From what I can find, he was with the Third Infantry Division Combat Unit from 1943 to 1946. 

He fought in the Battle for Rome and the ARNO Campaign. He earned three Overseas Service Bars 
for the European, African, and Middle-Eastern Theaters with one Bronze Battle Star.
He was injured and transferred to the 425th  Quartermaster Corp. 

Anyone with any information or stories please contact me. I am 46 and just learning on the computer, 
so if there is somewhere else to look for my dad's info, let me know. Thanks, Walter E. Ruffner Jr. (Butch)

Date: November 2, 2001   REQUEST #860
Name: Jayne Spears
Address: 2201 Evelyn Dr
City, State, ZIP: Beebe, AR  72012
Telephone: 501-882-5278
E-mail: jspears@cswnet.com

Subject: Quinton Lawrence Martin, died in Italy, WWII

Comments:
We are trying to find someone who might have been in the same group as my husband's uncle, 
Quinton Lawrence Martin.  He died in Italy during WWII.  He was from Bradley County, Arkansas.  
One of his nephews, David Lawrence Martin, would very much like to have any info on him as possible. 
Thank you.

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