PersonalSearchandNotices-December 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

December 2001
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906-940

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Date: December 31, 2001 REQUEST #940
Name: Richard L. Buss
E-mail: rickbuss@evansville.net

Subject: 15th Regimental Book
Great pictures. Love your website. Hope you can help me, I'm looking for information on the 15th in WWII.
Can you tell me if they made a regimental book. I have the 7th and 30th but can find nothing on the 15th.
thanks for any information you can give.

Date: December 30, 2001 REQUEST #939
Name: Robert S. Madden
Address: 58 Cove Road
City, State, ZIP: Huntington, NY 11743
FAX: 5163643647
E-mail: USNA72@aol.com

Subject: C Company, 376 Infantry

Comments: My father Paul S. Madden, 2nd Lt, was in C Company, 376 Infantry, or so it states
on his hospital belongings. He was shot in Metz during WWII and I know he was involved in the Battle of the Bulge.
Looking for any info on his unit, etc. that would help to fill the gaps. Thank you. His son, Bob Madden

Date: 12-29-2001 REQUEST #938
Name: ... King
E-mail: cnegrotto@aol.com

Subject: William P. King

I am looking for information on my father William P King I am not sure if I am on the correct site.
He was with the 106 cavalry from Illinois in 1940.
His unit came to Louisiana in 1940 . I recently received e-mail on serial numbers. His is 20620478..I believe....
Illinois National Guard 6th corp.. does anyone have information on 6th Corp in 1940 or a correction on this
information....thank you

Date: 12-28-2001    REQUEST #937
Name: James Allen Kuhn
Address: 3412 Amoruso Way
City, State, ZIP: Roseville Ca 95747
Telephone: 916 655-3696
E-mail: jdkuhn@jps.net

Subject: find old army buddy

Comments: His name is Lawrence Thomas Leonardi.
We were stationed in Erlangen, Germany from 12-1969 to Aug.-1971 and were both sp4 from the
Co b 3rd Bn 37th Arm (wafzboa) APO 09066

The last Address per the Army was 416 S Chase St. Walla Walla, Wash. Our ets was 5 Aug 71.
We were best of friends during our 2 year tour in the Army and saw each other a few years later,
but we have been apart since then.

I know for a while he lived in Portland Oregon but the phone book doesn't have his name listed.
I have tried most of the internet sites and haven't come up with any leads that panned out,
any help in finding him would be most grateful,
Thanking you in Advance   Jim Kuhn

Date: December 28, 2001 REQUEST #936
Name: John Kelley
Address: PO Box 3411
City, State, ZIP: Poughkeepsie, New York 12603-0411
Telephone: 845-462-2227
FAX: 845-462-1248
E-mail: johnkelley@sprintmail.com

Subject: James E Muller, Pvt 2nd Bn Hdqtrs Co, 7th Infantry, 3rd Div

Comments:
Looking for any members of the 2nd Battalion Headquarters Company who fought at Cassino, Anzio,
and Southern France through September 5, 1944 and who may have known James (Jimmy)Muller.
He was in Recon and Intelligence Section. Thanks John

Thursday 12/28/2001 REQUEST #935
Name: Col Norbert L. Simon (Ret)
E-Mail: nlsimon@aol.com
Location: Bastrop, TX

Subject: T/Sgt Mario Morales

Comments: I am very much interested in locating, or knowing if he is still living, a good friend who was a
former member of the 3rd Inf Div. He was a bandsman but I'm not sure whether it was the division or a
regimental band. I do know he saw a lot of combat in Italy during WWII, and was awarded the CIB.

He was with the 3rd Infantry Division is Italy and I imagine he was in the division or a regimental band
since he was an expert trumpet player. Sgt. Morales had the Combat Infantryman's Badge along with other
decorations I am not aware of.

He was a native of the Philippines, but later I am sure became a US citizen. Like so many other GIs he had lots of stories
about Gen Patton. When I knew him in the 392nd Army Band at Camp Lee VA in 1947 I was a T-5 and he was a
T/Sgt, NCOIC of the band and a terrific musician. I was a lousy trumpet player but we became fast friends anyway.

Like so many other old guys I read about in your scrapbook we become nostalgic and wonder what happened to our old friends.
Mario may well be dead by this time. I tried to find his whereabouts through the Army Personnel Center at St Louis
but they said his records were probably destroyed by fire like so many others.

I tried to track him through the VA but no luck. Hope someone in your society can help.
I truly appreciate your interest and will continue to go through your website, So far have
completed 50 out of 86 pages. Thanks again, Norbert L. Simon

Date: 12/28/2001 REQUEST #934
Name: Meredith Devine Owen
Address: 49 Symphony Road, Apt. #45
City, State, ZIP: Boston, MA 02115
Telephone: 617-262-9695
E-mail: mowen126@yahoo.com

Subject: Searching for Information about my Grandfather

Comments:
My grandfather's name is Kenneth Jerome Devine. He was a 1st Lt. in the 3rd Infantry in WWII.
I believe he shipped out in the summer of 1944 and returned in the summer of 45' or 46'. Unfortunately,
I don't have many details. I know he was in the 3rd Division (Infantry), and that he served under "Iron" Mike O'Daniel.

We have some old home movies that he brought back from the war of him in Germany, but unfortunately that's all we know.
If anyone has any additional information on how my family and I might find out his exact service dates,
and campaigns which he may have been involved in, we would be most grateful.

Thank you for maintaining this incredible website. It feels like the first true link to the past that my mother and I have found yet.
Sincerely,
Meredith Devine Owen, and Kathleen Devine

Date: December 25, 2001 REQUEST #933
Name: Robert G. Larson
Address: Box 223
City, State, ZIP: Regent, North Dakota 58650
Telephone: 701-563-4587
E-mail: larsbo@mott.ctctel.com

Subject: Looking For Fellow Veterans

Comments: I'm looking for veterans of WWII who served in the Company G, Thirtieth Regiment,
3rd Infantry Division. I was a private in WWII and served from 1944 to 1946.

Date: December 23,2001 REQUEST #932
Name: Rey Rodriguez
Address: 20 Howland Terrace
City, State, ZIP: Worcester, Massachusetts 01602
Telephone: 508-793-8210
E-mail: rrodrig258@aol.com

Subject: ROBERT BROWN LARSON

Comments:
Looking for any information I can find on my grandfather's unit. He passed away when I was too young and naive to
ask him about World War Two. He never offered information but I'm sure would have told me stories if I had asked.
He told my mother, his only child, some stories but she didn't want to hear them.

I have a picture of him with a dog outside a military building. His uniform has the 3rd Infantry patch and his rank was PFC.
I have his French decoration from his uniform and was given his burial flag which is over my fire place mantle in a case.
I have an older framed photo of him blowing a bugle when he was in the national guards prior to the war.

I believe he was a mortarman. My mother remembers him at one brief point being a corporal
and was ask to lead a mission that would have gotten men killed, so he refused to lead it and was busted down
to PFC and went on the mission anyway.

My mother also told me that he had to shoot at Germans or Italian pretending to be priests. That's all she remembers from
what he told her. When I was little, I remember seeing an old army patch with two stripes and a T on it.
Not sure if it was his or someone else's.

Would love to find out how to find his exact WWII unit and hear stories from anyone who knew him or
about what his unit did. I, myself am not a veteran but did serve 11 years in the Massachusetts National Guards. Thank you.

Date: December 23, 2001 REQUEST #931
Name: Martin Markley
E-mail: markley@aol.com

Subject: Do you recognize this Patch?

In a message dated 12/24/01 , jsneddon@worldnet.att.net writes:

Martin:
That was designed by our outpost for the 1986 National Reunion. We thought a
die would be appropriate giving the location of the Reunion -- Las Vegas -- as
well as the three dots showing (3rd Div); when the patch is turned over
you'll it is 86 and not 98. l so marked.
Jack Sneddon

Date: December 23, 2001 REQUEST #930
Name: Crystal Smith
Address: 828 Grove St.
City, State, ZIP: Cedar Falls IA 50613-3332
Telephone: 319-266-5668
E-mail: Cgoodingsmith@aol.com

Subject: Harold Wilson Smith

Comments: I was looking for information on Harold Wilson Smith, who served in the 3rd army,
7th division, 93rd division, 97th division. He service dates are 1943-1945.

Date: 12-23-01 REQUEST #929
Name: Harry Holt
E-mail: dofadofa@workingfamilies.com

I am trying to find some information on Clarence (DICK) McClendon he was killed in France,
the year was 1944 US Army Third Division, thanks

Date: 12-21-01 REQUEST #928
Name: Kevin Lidey
Address: 770 West Mcauley
City, State, ZIP: West Memphis, AR 72301
Telephone: 870-732-1896
FAX: 870-732-9294

E-mail: Gadnauk@aol.com

Subject: Wilbur Sturgeon

Comments: I am trying to find information on Wilbur Sturgeon he was in WW2 and he served in the
7th Inf Reg 3rd Inf Div Co M. If anybody knew him or served with him I would really love to hear from you.
He passed away in 1995.

Date: Dec.20, 2001 REQUEST #927
Name: Michael Donovan
Address: 428 Madigan Ave
City, State, ZIP: Morgantown, WV
E-mail: MDONOV@WVU.EDU

Subject: Looking for info on my uncle Robert Hansen

Comments:
Looking for info on my uncle SGT. Robert. W. Hansen. He was in the 7th Inf. Regt., 3rd Inf. Div.
From July 1943 to Nov 13,1943 when he was wounded on Mount La Di Fensa. He was from Pennsylvania
but worked in Baltimore with Martin Aircraft Factory until he was drafted. After he was wounded he was transferred
to the 16th Traffic Regulation till the end of the war.If anybody knew him or info of
him please e-mail me or write to me. thanks.

Thursday 12/20/2001 REQUEST #926
Name: Johnny Plunk
Location: Dresden, TN
E-Mail: Johnny.Plunk@state.tn.us

Comments: My grandfather recently died from a serious tractor accident. He was discharged on 9/25/45
from the Headquarters Btty. 69th Division Artillery. I have his uniform and it has the 3rd Infantry Division patch.
I am just trying to find out some information about what he did and where exactly he went. thanks.

Date: December 18, 2001 REQUEST #925
Name: Art Shaw
City, State, ZIP: Big H Texas
E-mail: fiveofsevin@msn.com

Comments: Hi I'm re-enactor interested in cold war Europe (55-75). Would like to place 3rd Inf patch on uniform.
But not sure unit was still there. Was 3rd in Europe during Vietnam? Everybody else is doing big red one,
I don't wanna leave you guys out. I believe my unit (7th inf) was state-side or disbanded during that period
and wouldn't be correct for Europe in say 67. Thanks for everything past and present. A. Shaw (3-17 inf)

Date: December 18, 2001 REQUEST #924
Name: Troy Cherry
Address: 1402 Coachman Dr
City, State, ZIP: Waxhaw, NC 29178
Telephone: 704-236-3120
E-mail: tcherry@bdo.com

Subject: Looking for information on my great uncle

Comments: I am looking for information on my great uncle "Walter F Cain" who was a tank driver
in the 9th division of Gen. Patton's 3rd army. He was killed in combat on Dec. 29, 1944.
If you knew him or any of other method I can gather information on his death please email me. tcherry@bdo.com

Date: December 17, 2001 REQUEST #923
Name: JIM YATES
E-mail: jyates@hiwaay.net

Subject: LT. S.L. DANIEL

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT LT. S.L. DANIEL OF HOLLY POND, ALABAMA
WHO WAS KILLED ON MARCH 15TH SOMEWHERE IN GERMANY. HE WAS GIVEN A
BATTLE FIELD COMMISSION AND SERVED WITH THE 7TH REG. OF THE 3RD INF DIVISION.
I UNDERSTAND THAT HE WAS KILLED AT A RAILROAD UNDERPASS ALONG WITH THREE OTHERS.
ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.

Date: 12/16/2001 REQUEST #922
Name: JC Hardy
E-mail: Walkerstoo@home.com

Subject: Engineers

Comments:
Seeking information on 2nd Battalion CO E 373rd Eng GS Regt
Any information thanks

Date: December 16, 2001 REQUEST #921
Name: Duel G. (Jim) Newberry
Address: 278 Wiseman
City, State, ZIP: Twin Falls, ID 83301
Telephone: 208-736-0556
E-mail: LLPike@yahoo.com

Subject: 7th Reg, 3 Div, Heavy Tank Co., Korea 1952

Comments: With the age of the computer, I am trying to help my father find out any info on his Army buddies.
He trained at Fort Belvoir and was in Korea the most of 1952. He says his "group" wasn't attached to a company...
they were just the Heavy Tank Company. Would love to hear from anyone!!

Date: 14 December 2001 REQUEST #920
Name: Bonnie Curran
E-mail: bjcurran 80@hotmail.com

Subject: 1139th Third Army XX Corp & 206th Engineers Combat Battalion

Comments: My Dad was a medic in World War II in the 135th Engineer Combat Battalion.
I have received information that this battalion was attached to the 1139th Engineers Combat Battalion,
Third Army XX Corp. along with the 206th Engineer Combat Battalion.
Would love to hear from anyone who knew my Dad. God Bless America!

Date: 13 December 2001 REQUEST #919
Name: Randall Jerome
Address: W6930 Fern Rd
City, State, ZIP: Oxford, WI, 53952
Telephone: 608 589 5046
E-mail: rjero221@uwsp.edu

Subject: clarification

Comments:
To Whom it may concern:
I'm interested in finding out some information about my Grandfather or more so what he did in WWII. I believe he served in the 3rd Infantry during WWII. I don't really know where to look so I'm looking for some direction/guidance. His name was Roland Jerome, from Wisconsin. Things I'm curious about are the unit he was in (infantry, artillery, etc.) where they went in the war, etc... Anything to let me know a little more about him. I Hope I'm asking the right person, sorry if this is directed to the wrong area, or is an inconvenience. I too serve our military and am curious as to my Grandfather's history. Thank you, Randall Jerome

Date: 11 12 01 REQUEST #918
Name: Ed Benedict
Address: P.O. box 1172
City, State, ZIP: Riggins Rd. 83549
Telephone: 208-628-3548
E-mail: edben@ctcweb.net

Subject: John W. Young

Comments:
I would like to find relatives. this wonderful man has died and no next of kin can be found.
he is to be buried this Friday. he didn't want this. he wanted to be cremated and ashes spread
over Brown Lee Reservoir. I guess they need ok from a relative.

Date: 12/12/01    REQUEST #917
Name: Margaret R. Sopka
Address: 1428 Carlisle Drive
City, State, ZIP: Barrington, IL 60010
Telephone: 847-381-6896
E-mail: mstopka@aol.com

Subject: WWII 123rd field artillery battalion

Comments: My father in law Thedore Stopka was part of 123rd artillery battalion
during World War II (#36609495). He was the recipient of the Purple Heart.
I would like to get obtain his patches, ribbons, etc. ( know you are able to purchase these)
so I can frame for his children and grandchildren. How do I go about finding all he earned?
Any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. He was truly a hero. This is his legacy.

Date: 12-10-01 REQUEST #916
Name: Vince Crane
E-mail: vvcrane@burgoyne.com

Subject: Fredrick John Michel

Comments: My great uncle was in the signal corps with the 3rd Division during World War 2.
His name is Fredrick John Michel and he is from Logan, Utah. He is 80 years old
and we can't seem to get him to talk much about his experiences.
I am wondering if you might be able to give me some suggestions on where to go
to find out more information on the things he would have been involved with?

Date: 12-10-01 REQUEST #915
Name: Bill (William) Strong
Address: 2896 W. Telluride
City, State, ZIP: Brighton, MI,48114
Telephone: 810-220-6353
E-mail: billstrong98@yahoo.com

Subject: SSgt Benoit and Cpl Haddox

Comments: I would be interested in contacting SSgt Benoit and Cpl Haddox
who served with me in Korea 3ID,15th RCT,1st Bn HQ I&R Section around
March 1951 to Oct 1951.

Date: December 10, 2001            REQUEST #914
Name: FRANK J. PISTONE, SR
Address: 16113 E. 29TH ST S. APT3602
City, State, ZIP: INDEPENDENCE, MO 64055-7530
Telephone: (818) 373-4039
E-mail: fpistone2@home.com


This message is addressed to any veteran who was a member of L-Company, 7th Infantry Regiment,
3rd Division, while on the Anzio beachhead on February 29th, 1944.
       On the morning of that day, the enemy began a major attack on the 3rd Division sector. we were in the area, known as "Ponte Rotto"
     I am trying to contact my platoon medic, who shared my foxhole during the day long barrage
of artillery shells, nebelwerfer rockets and mortars. S/Sgt. Amer our platoon sgt was wounded
at start of the barrage and needed medical assistance. Our medic made it to our foxhole but due
to the constant heavy shelling could not take him to a rear aid station, until the shelling eased at night fall.
It was a day to remember.
I do not remember the medic's name but I hope he and Sgt. Amer may see this E-mail and contact me.
My E-mail address is - fpistone2@home.com -
my name and address is listed in our Societies membership roster - page 42
      Happy holidays to all

Date: December 8, 2001 REQUEST #913
Name: Bonnie Curran
E-mail: bjcurran 80@hotmail.com

Subject: 135th Engineers Combat Battalion

Comments: My Dad, Irvin Sargent was a medic in World War II with the
135th Engineers Combat Battalion. He served in the Army from February of 1942
to October of 1945. Would love to hear from anyone that may have known him. God Bless America!

Date: 12/8/01 REQUEST #912
Name: Steve Smith
Address: 4570 Grantwood SE
City, State, ZIP: Kentwood, MI 49508
Telephone: (616) 531-7159
E-mail: Smiken@iserv.net

Subject: back issues of the Marne Rock,

Comments: I am looking for baseball writeups that occurred during the summer of 1960,
especially May thru August.The paper, or journal, came out on Fridays. I was a member
of the Kitzingen Red Sox at that time, stationed at Kitzingen.
Will pay for any expense involving searching and printing from microfilm. Thank you.

Date: 12-07-01 REQUEST #911
Name: Andrew DiOrio III
City, State, ZIP: Long Island, NY
E-mail: wagnerseahawk46@yahoo.com

Subject: Andrew DiOrio

My grandfather and namesake served in the 3rd Division in North Africa up through Anzio.
Thankfully he is still alive and I was looking for any one of his buddies for me to talk
to about possible obtaining pictures of my grandfather during the war.

Date: 12-03-01 REQUEST #910
Name: Jim Kilonsky
Address: 915 Sanderson Ave
City, State, ZIP: Scranton , PA 18509
E-mail: suzysell@epix.net

Subject: Joseph Cook

Dear Gentlemen; I'm writing here in regards to my uncle. He served in the
3rd Infantry Division thru Africa, Sicily, Anzio and remainder of Italy to southern France,
where he was captured and spent the remainder of the war.

My uncles name Joseph Cook 915 Sanderson Ave , Scranton , PA 18509.
I know he'd be honored to hear from some of you great guys. Sincerely Jim Kilonsky

Date: 12-03-01 REQUEST #909
Name: E. Lamar
City, State, ZIP: Montgomery, Al.
E-mail: deloison@aol.com

Subject: Lt. James Murray

Am searching for a Lt. James Murray from Ann Arbor, Mi. killed in France during the war.

Date: 12-01-01 REQUEST #908
Name: Dustin L. Henderson
Address: Rt. 10 Box 94H2
City, State, ZIP: Lubbock,Texas 79404
Telephone: 806-748-0764
E-mail: dlh9476@yahoo.com

Subject: Ira Thomas Henderson

Comments: My grandfather was a 2nd Sgt under Gen. Patton in WW2 in Germany.
He never spoke to me about the war cause I believe it pained him so much, plus I was young.
I know very little about his experience in the war , but I do know he was in the 3rd Armory,
in Germany and England.
My father, his son has mentioned to me the Brokenwall prison camp
(I hope that is how you spell it) he helped in rescuing .He was shot in the leg during combat
and was later able to come home to Amarillo ,Texas. He passed away in the early 80's
and very little I know about him. I would really like to hear from anyone that has served with him.

My hat is off and my heart is with the men and women who have made this country a great place to live.
Thank You and God Bless You All.

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.

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