Date: August, 28, 2002            REQUEST #1313
Name: Bruce Dyer
E-mail: brucedyer@adelphia.net

Subject: 3d army - Laufen, Germany 1947

Comments: Looking for the following: Y. B. Barnes, C. C. Carrol, J. B. Branchfield, 
Davis, Spritlin or R. H. Frey. It is believed these individuals may have served with the 3rd Army 
in Laufen, Germany in 1947. 

I am trying to locate anyone who knew the German interpreter-Anne Marie Theresa Kuftner who resided in Berchtesgaden, Germany. Also, am interested in locating an officer by the name of Reynold 
or Reynolds - first name may be Albert. Anyone having information please contact me.

Date: August, 27, 2002            REQUEST #1312
Name: Joseph Thornbrugh
Address: 2033 Red Crow Rd
City, State, ZIP: Victor, MT. 59875
Telephone: (406) 642-3513
E-mail: redcrow@in-tch.com

Subject: PFC  Joseph W. Thornbrugh

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my uncle Joe, he served in the 2nd Battalion 
7th Infantry Company F, He was killed in action September 24, 1944 near Rupt Sur Moselle France 
along the Moselle river,  THANK YOU, Joseph Thornbrugh

Date: 8-27-2002        REQUEST #1311
Name: Irene Payne
E-mail:  Irene.Payne@btopenworld.com

Subject: Normandy
Comment: I hope that you may be able to help me, I am looking for Normandy veterans and their families.
I am compiling the experiences and memories of Normandy veterans and am looking for the memories and experiences leading up to D Day.

What do you remember about D Day and what happened in the remaining time served in Normandy. 
If you feel that you might be able to help I would love to hear from you again.
Kind regards,Irene 

Date: 8-26-2002        REQUEST #1310
Name: Lori
E-mail: lorimadar@hotmail.com

Subject: Grandfather's Information-S.A. Madar

Comments: I am looking for information from anyone who served with my Grandfather in WWII.  
His name was S.A. Madar and served overseas from Feb 8, 1944, captured by the Germans in Sept 1944, 
and returned from services on Nov 5, 1945.  

He was actually declared "dead" to my Grandmother then a couple months later was declared a POW.  
I believe he served in the 7th Infantry or the 3rd Infantry.  If you have any information, please let me know!

Date: August 25, 2002            REQUEST #1308
Name: Russell W. Cloer
Address: 2447 Indian Trail E.
City, State, ZIP: Palm Harbor, FL 34683
Telephone: 727-785-4312
E-mail: rwcloer@aol.com

Subject: PFC Norman Steele, 7th Inf., 3rd Div, WWII

Comments:
Norman Steele was my jeep driver during 6 campaigns in WWII.  I haven't seen or heard from him 
since he was rotated from Germany back to the States in late 1945.  

I have recently written a memoir about him, his bravery, his talents and what he meant to me and to his unit.  
I would very much like to hear from him. The story is printed at my website:

 http://members.aol.com/jfjmuseum/Cloerbio.html

Russ Cloer Lt/Cpt/7thInf/3rd Div.

Date: Aug.23,2002            REQUEST #1307
Name: CH WALKER
E-mail: chwalker@iprimus.com.au

Subject: 2/64 Armour battalion

Comments: Rich I would like some information please.  I used to serve in the 2/64 armour battalion.  
My unit was stationed in Schweinfurt Germany.  I was wondering do they still exist?  
It's almost 20 years ago since I was in.  

I now live in Australia.  Rich I don't suppose that there is a group in Australia?  
Have a fantastic day. Hoping to have a speedy reply.

Date: AUGUST 23, 2002            REQUEST #1306
Name: GLEN WATERS
City, State, ZIP: THOMASVILLE, GA
Telephone: 229-226-1428
E-mail: GWATERS@ROSE.NET

Subject: MY FATHER: PVT THOMAS, "TOMMY" W .WATERS

Comments:
My father, Pvt. Thomas "Tommy" W. Waters, died in 1989. he served with the 30th Inf. Regiment-3rd Division-Co. E.

He entered combat in the Colmar area of France until the end of the war in Salzburg. 
His Captain was Ralph Carpenter, killed in action at Nuremburg.

He told me once during the Nuremburg fight, Gen. O'Daniel and his aides burst into a building they were occupying etc. 
during the battle. Does anyone remember that or any other stories?

He served also as army of occupation, and I believe was an MP-anyone remember him? 
He was from Georgia-an 18 year old "Country Boy". Thanks

Date: Aug.23,2002            REQUEST #1305
Name: Herman Prather
City, State, ZIP: Trimble, Kentucky
E-mail: RDLdfrd@aol.com

Subject: Company B 30th Inf Regt,3rd. inf div

Date: August 23, 2002        REQUEST #1304
Name: Albert Louis Smith
City, State, ZIP: Covington, Louisiana 70422
E-mail: fineran@bellsouth.net


Comments: Albert Louis Smith   R A 18386985
3rd Infantry Division
7th Regiment (Cottonbailers)
1st Batallion D Company (MachineGunner)

Date: August 21, 2002            REQUEST #1301
Removed by Request

Date: Aug. 20th, 2002            REQUEST #1298
Name: Skyler Johnston
Address: P.O. Box 495
City, State, ZIP: Alton, Missouri 65606
Telephone: (417) 778-1923
E-mail: skylerjohnston@hotmail.com

Subject: Pfc Raymond R. Batchelor

Comments:
I am in search of information on the late Raymond R. Batchelor. He was in Company H, 15th Infantry 
in World War Two. He was a Heavy Mortar Crewman #1607. He was awarded 4 Bronze Stars
and the French Croix de Guerre. I have no idea why. 

I am his great-grandson and I requested his records and I was told that they burned in a fire.
All I got was his discharge papers. He never talked about his wartime service. I would like to get as much
information possible on him and the people he served with him. Thank you very much for your help.

Date: August 20, 2002            REQUEST #1297
Name: Angela Doubikin
Address: 3725 A Oregon Ct
City, State, ZIP: Great Lakes IL 60088
Telephone: 847-785-1967
E-mail: sirlady@msn.com

Subject: information on Richard Totte

Comments: I am looking for any information on my Grandfather Richard N. Totte he served in the 15th Infantry Company L. 
He was captured September 28,1944 and was released July 18,1945. He was in stalag 5B. 

He was in Campaigns Naples Foggia, Rome Arno, Southern France, and Rhineland. He was injured three times in 1944 
European Theater. He was discharged May 15 1946 to the Walter Reed General Hospital Washington DC. 

I would like to know any information about him and who served with him. I also know he took a picture of Ernie Pyle while he was in southern France. I don't know the date. Any pictures or maps will be appreciated. 
Thank you for any help you can give me. Angie

Date: 20 Aug 2002        REQUEST #1296
Name: Alvin M. Cotlar, Col, USAF, MC (Ret)
Address: 924 Savannah Place
City, State, ZIP: Gulfport, MS 39507
Telephone: (228) 377-6765    (228) 896-8720
FAX: (228) 377-8981
E-mail: Alvin.cotlar@keesler.af.mil

Subject: Locate Capt or Major William Leon Smith

Comments: I was stationed as a surgeon in Wurzburg at the USAH 1964-1967. We lived in Housing at Leighton Barracks 
and I was the president of the Marne Athletic Officials Association.  

One of my co-referees in football and basketball was Bill Smith.  He was a finance officer and I have lost track of him.  
He was from St Louis I believe, and was a member of Wurzburg Masonic Lodge (Cornerstone #836).  They have also lost contact.  

Can anyone help me locate William Leon Smith.  He was later promoted to major but I am not sure whether he remained 
until retirement.  Think his wife was "Barbara" but I am not positive. It's been 35 years and I have had no luck using the Internet.  
His name would have to be "Bill Smith".  Hopefully the Leon as a middle name might help. 

Date: 8/19 2002        REQUEST #1293
Name: Donald A Van Cott 
Address: 55 New York Ave

City, State, ZIP: North Babylon, NY
Telephone: 631-888-1674
E-mail: funnyface628@hotmail.com 

Subject: Korean war 1952/1953 3rd Div 7th Reg. B company

Comments: looking for old buddies that was in the war with me.

Date: 8-17-02                REQUEST #1292
Name: Bob Markward
Address: PO Box 5224
City, State, ZIP: Horseheads, NY
Telephone: 607-739-3030
E-mail: rmarkward@stny.rr.com

Subject: former  3rd Div. friend

Comments: Was stationed with Eddie Schneider in Kassel Germany in 1946,
Would like to locate him he was formerly from Philadelphia, PA.

Date: August 11, 2002        REQUEST #1291
Name: Edward Lebow
Telephone: 480 894-1214
E-mail: jargonater@earthlink.net

Subject: Lt. David Murdock,  "K" & "I" Companies, 7th Infantry

Comments:
I was wondering if anyone knew Lt. David Murdock. He was with the 7th Infantry's "K" company in the spring of 1943, 
then became CO of "I" company. Was killed August 11, 1943 in fighting near Cresta de Naso, in Sicily. 
He co-wrote "Stella  the Belle 'O Fedela" with Lt. Tom Marnette.

Friday 08/16/2002          REQUEST #1290
Name: Gregory Meeker 
E-Mail: meeker@usadatanet.net
 Location: Jamestown, New York 

Comments: Looking for anyone who may have served with my dad, SFC Edward E. (Pete) Meeker. 
He entered service 14 Jan 49. Boot Camp at Ft Pickett, VA. Signal School at Ft Monmouth NJ 8Apr49-24 Jan50. 
Ft Benning, GA 41rst FA BN. Went to Japan, then to Korea where he served from15 Nov 50-16 Aug 51.

Date: August 14th 2002            REQUEST #1287
Name: Genaya M. Reyes
Address: 322 Birch Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Brick, NJ, 08723
Telephone: 732-920-9276
E-mail: shistieninab5@aol.com

Subject: cant find my dad  (Sept 11th)

Comments: I am looking for my dad, Sgt. Jose A. Reyes. He was sent overseas after September 11th, 2001. 
My family heard nothing from him .He said he would be back July 8th 2002.. Does anyone know where he is?? ...  
Please help us find our father...

Date: August 12, 2002        REQUEST #1286
Name: Debbie Haycraft Devries
Address: 9143 Courtland Drive NE
City, State, ZIP: Rockford, MI 49341
Telephone:(616) 866-2589
E-mail:  Windsofchange618@aol.com

Subject: Remember Not To Forget

Comments: I am not sure you can help me, but maybe I'm on the right track? I am looking for information on my father. 
His name: Wilbert Owen Haycraft. He said he was with the 3rd Infantry, Armor Division. He was a tank Commander. His classification when he entered in Illinois reads: 1-C disc. Order#11649-A 11/19/45. 

His honorable discharge was in Georgia 9/28/45 He said he was awarded 4 silver and 3 bronze stars all with valor 
and said he was in France, N. Africa, Sicily, Italy and Rome. I know there was an article written about him 
when he received one of the medals and it was in a paper in Peoria, Ill. and possibly Louisville, Ky. paper. 

I am his daughter Debbie and I was born in 1967. My father passed away in 2/22/87, in Michigan where 
he had been living since after the war. He was born in Grayson Co. KY on 2/23/23.  

I would be infinitely grateful if you can steer me to the location I need to find any information on his military records, 
as I cannot locate the medals or accommodations, his uniform or any paperwork on him. My mother had quite a time 
getting a death certificate for him. 

When I was about 11, he showed me all of these items I mentioned and my mother and I cannot locate these now. We think he may have given them all away to friends.
I do know about the fire...but was hoping I could just find his Unit#, Company#, outfit or regiment. I am trying to finish 
his portion of my family tree. A relative is writing a book about the Haycraft Family Lineage and she has a deadline. 
She wants me to get this info. to her ASAP so my dad can be in this book. I just want to give her accurate information 
to go down in the book. 

Of course, this is all that I can come up with... I have come to a brick wall. Finding the right information is now my passion!! 
Can you please share with me anything that might help me in my plight? He spoke a lot about Audie Murphy and I thought 
he said he was in the 3rd Infantry as well. I think he admired him as well as others.

I do remember some stories he told me about being pinned down by gunfire and he single-handed captured 13 German Soldiers 
and was awarded for it. He also had a pistol from a High ranking German's daughter and I believe he said he killed him with it.

At any rate, I am sorry to drop this desperate plea on you... As I am sure there is thousands out there in a similar position. 
So, thank you in advance for any feedback you will allow me. I sure appreciate it. Sincerely, Debbie Haycraft Devries 

Date: August 12, 2002        REQUEST #1285
Name: Jessica Howard
E-mail: jessica.howard@aol.com

Subject: Curious

Comments: My grandfather, Ray Lafayette Howard, served under Gen. Patton in I believe the 7th Army. I know it was a Texas unit, 
although he was from Knoxville, Tennessee. He said he fought in the Battle of the Bulge and opened up Dachau. 

His memories are still so vivid and terrifying that he hasn't been able to tell us much more than that. Does anybody know of 
any books that would detail this? I also would like to find someone that fought with my grandfather. 

I know he said that most of his unit was killed while they sent him off to train as a sniper for two weeks. I am looking for any info 
I can find, because I think it might help me talk to him about his experience.

Date: 8/11/2002            REQUEST #1284
Name: Eldon F. Dismang  (Dizzy)
Address: 1844 SanJose Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Shievly, Kentucky 40216
Telephone: 502-449-4754
E-mail: Bundiz@AOL.com

Comments:
I served in Svc Bty 2nd/39thFA, at Ledward Barricks in Schwienfurt,Germany From Mar.73 to Sept.74. 
My duties was 5 ton truck driver and Battery Commander driver. 

To my old army buddies, thanks for making my 19 months there a great time I will never forget. 

Date: August 11, 2002        REQUEST #1282
Name: Paul Schiffer
E-mail: lepa1111@webtv.net

Subject: Searching for Harold Weiss WWII ETO 1st Armored Division, 4th Tank Batt.

Comments:
Please help us find Harold Weiss WWII ETO 1st Armored Division, 4th Tank Batt. Occupational Army.  
Please respond to Paul Schiffer at e-mail lepa1111@webtv.net.  Thank you.

Date: Aug 10 2002        REQUEST #1281
Name: Jean Selgrade
Address: 2 Powder Mill Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Girardville Penna 17935
E-mail: ells@ptd.net

Subject: Uncle William C Miller Water Tender First Class

Comments: Would information on my uncle killed on the USS Lansdale April 20 1944 
Can you tell me if he has wife or children Thank You

Date: August 10, 2002        REQUEST #1280
Name: Bill Norman
City, State, ZIP: Bakersfield, CA
E-mail: bnorman@bak.rr.com


Subject: Raymond N Gauer

Comment: My name is Bill Norman My uncle was Raymond N Gauer, he passed away several years ago. 
He was very close to me and I would like to find out more about his military career. 
I know he was captured in the Philippines and released from Japan, He was a guest of the emperor for 4 years (as he put it).
After ww2 he stayed in the Air Force to become 1st Sergeant at George AFB in California where he retired. 
Any information will be greatly appreciated. thank you.

Date: August 10, 2002        REQUEST #1279
Name: Desiree Milici
Address: 2869 West 17th Sreet
City, State, ZIP: Brooklyn, NY, 11224
E-mail: nytinyeyes@hotmail.com

Subject: Searching for information on Joseph Milici

Comments:
I am looking for information on my father whose name is Joseph Milici. All I know is that he was a tech/5 in the army. 
He was born Jan 19, 1922, and died in Nov of 1982 

I would appreciate it if you have any information that you can share with me. 
I never got to know him so i am trying my best to know more about him, thank you. Desiree Milici

Date: 8/10/02        REQUEST #1278
Name: Daniel Trope
City, State, ZIP: Kansas City, Kansas
E-mail: dtrope@kc.rr.com

Subject: 409th infantry world war 2

Comments:
I am currently trying to track down information on Jason H. Jaffe, he served in the 409th. 
If anyone reads this who served with him, could you please contact me. 

I'm trying to find the records of his WIA so he can be awarded his purple heart posthumously.
He was shot right through the nose. Where and when, I'm trying to find out, thank you.

Date: 8/08/02                REQUEST #1276
Name: Mario Rodriguez
E-mail: marodriguez20@hotmail.com

Subject: Blanca Gonzales

Comments: Does anyone have any info on Blanca Gonzales. She's an old friend of mine who has died 
within the last couple of months in Germany. The only thing I know is that she was in a car crash on the autobahn 
in Germany and she died. I don't even know if this info is true. 

She was from Ft. Lee VA. She is about twenty one years old. I think her birthday was in March. 
We lost contact with each other about two years ago. Please please help me.

Thursday 08/08/2002     REQUEST #1275
Name: Charles Moy 
E-Mail: moy3rd@hotmail.com
Location: New Jersey 
Comments: My name is: Charles Moy 

Former: Sgt,E5, Squad Leader 106MM,R.R. 
Served: 1961-1964,Ft. Riley, Kansas 
Units: Co.A, 2 BG. 12Th. Inf. Reg. 1961-1963 
Co.E, 1St BG. 16Th. Inf. Reg. 1963-1964 
Both these Units were part of the 1st. Infantry Division "THE BIG RED ONE". During this...Cold War Era. 
Would greatly appreciate any information about, or responses from former members of either of these units.
 
The 2/12Th. was disbanded at Ft. Riley, shortly after I left, and then became the 2Bn. 18Th. Inf. Reg. 
I have been told that the 1/16Th. went to Vietnam in 1965 and then became the 5/60th in 1968. 

Date: August 7, 2002        REQUEST #1273
Name: Judy McCracken
E-mail: djmccracken@prodigy.net

Subject: Otto McKinney

Comments:
I am looking for anyone who fought with my father, Otto McKinney. I know he was in the islands of the South Pacific.  
He received a bronze star for the campaigns he fought in.  
He was a medic, and he told me stories of the men he saved, and those who could not be saved.  
He never forgot the horror of WW11.  
If anyone knows anything about dad, or anyone who knew him, please respond to this email.

Date: August 6, 2002        REQUEST #1272
Name: Marguerite Rivas
City, State, ZIP: Staten Island, NY
E-mail: sipoet1@aol.com

Subject: Co. B 756 Tank WWII

Comments:
I hope I'm in the right place. I'm a newcomer, to say the least. I am a poet who often writes about things historical, especially pertaining to my native Staten Island.  Last week, while going through a closet full of old letters, pictures, and the like at a local antique store, I came upon a letter written home to S.I. by a soldier in WWII.  His name was Melville Corson and he was with Co. B. 756 Tank Battalion. 

The letter is dated January 1944. I didn't read it until I got home, but I bought it along with some photos of whom I supposed was the soldier writing the letter. When I read the letter, I was greatly moved by this young man's words--his fears, his hopes. Along with the letter I found memorial cards.  It seems as though the boy was killed and I found him on a roster with FOD after his name.  

The letter was to his mother. It makes me very sad that these precious photos and letter ended up in a junk shop, but they have a place of honor in my home now.  The thing is, I wish I knew more about him and what happened to him.  
Can anyone help me out? I'm thinking this may have been one of his last letters home.
Thanks, Marguerite

Date: 5 AUG 02        REQUEST #1270
Name: CPT Eric Rant
E-mail: erant71@aol.com

Subject: Ange, Luther, Medic, KIA Korea May 1951,  15th IN RGT

Comments:
I am the Grandson of PVT Luther Ange who was KIA near Hongsong Korea on 22 MAY 1951.  
PVT Ange was a Medic assigned to Echo Company/15th IN RGT in Korea. 
Any information regarding PVT Ange or of any action Echo CO faced in May 1951 would be greatly appreciated.
CPT Eric Rant

Date: August 4, 2002        REQUEST #1268
Name: Monica Carey
E-mail: monikacarey@hotmail.com

Subject: German pows missing in Russia

Comments: My Grandfather ,Wilhelm Priebe d.o.b. October 29,1905, in Zarubka, Poland, 
was drafted into the German army on January 17,1945 from Groslanken, Kries Kosten, Wartegau. 
Then sometime after that he was taken by the Russians from Frankfurt "an der oder" (east Germany).  

Does anyone have any information on specific dates and places on when the Russian army did that 
and where they may have taken that particular group of prisoners. Thank you,  Monika

Date: August 3, 2002        REQUEST #1267
Name: Tina Erb
Address: 66 Lincoln Avenue
City, State, ZIP: Bloomsburg, PA 17815-1236
Telephone: 570-389-1074

E-mail: mtkaiy3@aol.com

Subject: 30th Infantry, 3rd Division,

Comments: Hello, I am trying to locate someone for my grandfather.  His name is Warren Walker.  
He was assistant squad leader and squad leader.  He is trying to locate someone he served with.  

The following is what he gave me.  30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division, Mortar section 3rd platoon, 3rd squad.  
He was a Sgt.  PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU KNOW HIM.

Mr. Walker was with the third division during WW2.  He fought in Germany and
Rome to name a few.  I believe the years were 1942-1946.  He received a Purple Heart.

Date: August 2, 2002            REQUEST #1266
Name: Robert Pabetz
E-mail: spabetz@msn.com

Subject: My father Frank Pabeschitz

Comments: .
My father never talked about the war. All I know is that he served in WWII in the 3rd Infantry Division. 
When he died I was 18yrs old. Any information that you could provide would be most helpful. 
His name was Frank Pabeschitz.    Thank you for your help.

Date: 3 August 2002            REQUEST #1265
Name: Paul Skorpen
E-mail: Skorpen@online.de

Subject: soldier who knew a women in Nabburg, Germany

Comments:
Does any one know a soldier who knew a women in Nabburg, Germany. He may have served in the 9th Infantry in 1950/1? 
He had a dog named Lucky.
Please help, Paul

Date: 8-01-02            REQUEST #1264
Name: John A. Kiley Jr.
Address: 16 Prince Way
City, State, ZIP: Pembroke Ma 02359
E-mail: JAK82nd504

Subject: locate

Comments: Am attempting to locate Sfc Michael G Trombley who was my platoon Sgt at the Schweinfurt / Ledward 
barrack A co 2 Bn 30th Inf 3rd platoon form March 1987 to May 1989