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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

 

November 2002
Personal Search Page
1401-1441

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Date: November 29, 2002        REQUEST #1441
Name: Laura Chappel
Address: 26831 Pioneer Highway
City, State, ZIP: Stanwood, Washington    98292
Telephone: (360) 629-9254
E-mail: lac@mailcity.com

Subject: Paul Vincent O'Mara

Comments: Hi, Pvt. Paul Vincent O'Mara served in World War II as a Cannoneer in Battery "A" of the Fourth Section
of 963rd Field Artillery Battalion. If anyone knew him I would like to hear from you.

He landed on Omaha Beach on June 26, 1943 with the other soldiers and spent the next ten months in battle.
Campaigns included were Normandy, Rhineland, Northern France, Ardennes and Central Europe.
Any information on Pvt. O'Mara would be much appreciated. Thank you. Laura


Date: Nov. 27, 2002        REQUEST #1440
Name: Steve A. Cox
Address: 21 Las Lomas Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Watsonville Ca., 95076
E-mail: SteveCox25@aol.com

Subject: Private Cecil Otto Fry, 7 Inf. Reg., 3 Inf. Div. (1944)

Comments: I am looking for any information on My grandfather, Cecil Otto Fry, he was a Private in the 7 Inf. Reg., 3rd Inf. Div. U.S.Army. 
He died in France  Aug. 15, 1944. He was returned to the United States from Draguignan-St. Raphael 4 years later and was laid
to rest in Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, California.


Wednesday 11/27/2002             REQUEST #1439
Name: Rudy Elder
E-Mail: tturfman@aol.com
 Location: Cape Coral, Florida
 
Comments: I'm wondering whether there are any St.. Louis residents who would be willing to research morning reports at the records center.
I am a hospice social worker; my patient was a member of company e, 3rd battalion, 7th regiment, 3rd Infantry Division in Italy. was wounded.
Never received his purple heart. records lost in the fire. However, a morning report might provide evidence of an injury. - Rudy Elder


Date: 11-27-02                     REQUEST #1438
Name: Jerry Pfingsten
E-mail: dawg@ticon.net

Subject: WW2, K Company, 7th Reg., 3rd Inf. Division

Comments: Looking for individuals who knew my Grandfather, Thomas Johnson, from La Crosse, Wisconsin.
He was wounded in action near Marseilles, France in Nov. 1944. Information from individuals of his unit is greatly appreciated.


Date: November 27 2002            REQUEST #1437
Name: Hazel Traylen
Address: England
E-mail: Hazel20@btinternet.com

Subject: WILLIAM( Bill ) SCHOENBERG / SCHELLENBERG

Comments:  Would be very pleased to hear from anyone knowing Bill, based  in North Carolina, serving overseas in England WW2.


Date: November 25, 2002            REQUEST #1436
Name: Tim Wybiral
Address: 135 Circle Drive
City, State, ZIP: Waurika, Oklahoma, 73573
Telephone: 580-228-9952
E-mail: timwybiral@hotmail.com

Subject: Looking for an  uncle, Frank Acker

Comments:
I am inquiring about an uncle of mine, Frank Acker, who was in the 3rd Division, 7th Infantry, G Company during ww2.
He was killed in France in 1945 (Colmar region). I am looking for anything online that would talk
about either him or the company he was in.

Finding anything online about ww2 and the Cottonbalers is becoming scarce and I would love it if you or your friends
could direct me where I might be able to go to learn more.  He was from Pennsylvania, a small community called Saegertown
in case that rings any bells, which I doubt, considering there was so many of you there.
Any info, good or bad, would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time.


Date: 11/23/02                     REQUEST #1435
Name: Elvie Gadberry
Address: 42072 Old Hwy 30
City, State, ZIP: Astoria  OR  97103
Telephone: 503-458-6835
E-mail: elfberry67@hotmail.com

Subject: Staff Sergeant Adam Ritchards

Comments:
Hello, I was just wondering if anyone might have heard of my father.  I don't know much about him now because I didn't pay attention
like I should have when I was little.  All that I know is that I he was in the Army, in the 3rd Division and something like the 7th Infantry
or something like that.  I have asked my mother but she isn't quite sure either. 

My father is now 81 years old and is in a nursing home in Muskegon Michigan.  He is originally from Thompsonville Michigan. 
He was the youngest of 10 children.  I remember him only mentioning 2 names while he was in the war.  I do remember him mentioning
the Bently Twins, I think it was Ray or Ralph.  I'm just wondering if anyone out there might have known my father Adam Ritchards. 

He now doesn't have the "s" on the end of his name because the Army messed up and took it off.  So if you, your father, or grandfather
might have heard of him....please drop me a line or two.  I would love to be able to share some info with my father to possibly strike his memory,
since he is in a nursing home with Parkinson's Disease.

Thank you, Elvie L. Gadberry (maiden name:  Ritchard)


Date: 11-23-02                REQUEST #1434
Name: Walter Salvatore
Address: 802 Meadow Lane
City, State, ZIP: Fort Walton Beach FL 32547
Telephone: 850 862 7429
E-mail: sal902@msn.com

Comments: Roster of soldiers in the Korean war 1950-51 hq co 19th engr combat  gp


Date: 22-Nov-2002            REQUEST #1433
Name: Paul Steinbach
City, State, ZIP: Tucson, AZ
E-mail: psteinbach@cox.net

Subject: Information on father

Comments: I am looking for any information on my father, Kurt Steinbach, or his unit - Company E, Seventh Infantry. 
He received a Silver Star at Ein Sebaa 10 Nov 1942 and was wounded in Tunisia in early May, 1943. 
I would like information to flesh out his recollections and better understand his experience.


Date: 11-22-02                REQUEST #1432
Name: Larry J. Brindza
Address: 9701 Harr Court
City, State, ZIP: Burke, VA  22015-4116
E-mail: ljbrindza@earthlink.net

Subject: looking for information

Comments:
My father, John C. Brindza was in the Army's 3rd Infantry
Division, 30th Infantry, Company B. Although his grade was never higher than Pfc, I know he did receive at least one Silver Star
and two Bronze Stars. There were oak leaf clusters and arrow heads associated with these decorations also.

I would like to verify the decorations he received and track down the locations his company actually fought at in northern Africa,
Italy, France, etc. I'd like to track down any photos that may be available.


Date: 11-21-02                REQUEST #1431
Name: Missy Lehman
Address: PO Box 111
City, State, ZIP: Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
E-mail: llehman@mail.gbronline.com

Subject: 6th Air Force  29th Heavy Bombardment Unit

Comments:
My father-in-law is interested in finding any of the men he served with in WWll. His name is Charlie Lehman.
Pop was a B29 mechanic. He was stationed on a island (he calls Yellow Pecos) that was about 20 degrees off the Equator
and west of South America (not sure how far).
Anyone that might have any info for him please e-mail me and I'll get the messages to him.
Thanks for your help, Missy Lehman


Date: 11-21-02                REQUEST #1430
Name: Daniel Moore
Address: 1666 Lowell-Bethesda Rd. Apt. C
City, State, ZIP: Gastonia, NC 28056
Telephone: 704-824-3202
E-mail: Zenii@Bellsouth.net

Subject: Lt. Willard H. Coats, USMA Class of 1950

Comments: I would like to find out as much information as possible about my uncle's service experience.

He was in the 7th Inf., 3rd Div. and was KIA on 11-28-50.Any comments from vets who served with this outfit would be greatly appreciated.


Date: November 20, 2002            REQUEST #1429
Name: Paul Welsh
E-mail: pwelsh1609@aol.com

Subject: 7th Infantry, 3rd Division WW 2

Comments: Looking for any information on my uncle, Lt. Paul J. Delaney of Philadelphia, 7th Infantry, 3rd Division,
killed in action sometime in March or April, 1945 along the Rhine
.


Date: November 18, 2002            REQUEST #1428
Name: Edward Mc Bride
Address: 630 Crestwood Road
City, State, ZIP: Wayne, PA  19087
Telephone: 215-519-1200
FAX: 610-688-0173
E-mail: edm630@aol.com

Subject:  Albert Mc Bride

Comments: My uncle Al was killed, to the best of my knowledge, in February 1945 in Besancon, France. 
This information was supplied by two gentlemen in 1992.  He was a sergeant and, I am told that there was a battle
at this location where he was killed. 

My Dad, his brother, is 75 years old and recently mentioned that he would like to go visit Al's grave site in France. 
Any information that your organization can supply would be appreciated.  I am doing this research on the Q-T. 
When I have enough information I will determine whether we should venture to France. 

I know my uncle is in a cemetery that was/is used by the military since we have a picture of hundreds of crosses over the graves. 
Would you know which town the site is in?  Thank you in advance,  Ed Mc Bride


Date: 17 11 2002                    REQUEST #1427
Name: Elio Maludrottu
Address: via Gonnellino
City, State, ZIP: Castellina MA/ma 56040 Pisa ITALY
E-mail: elio1961maludrottu@msn.com

Subject: BATTLES MAPS

Comments: I am lookinq for maps of battles that took place at Cecina Livorno Pisa during the second world war.
Also if there is anyone who took place in the conflict between Germany in the area around a place called "IL TERRICCIO"
an estate in the town of Castellina MA/ma in PISA ITALY


Date: 17 Nov  2002            REQUEST #1426
Name: Douglas Patry
E-mail: ddmuttly@aol.com

Subject: PFC Jean A. Patry

Comments: Dear veterans, Looking for anyone who might have served with my uncle.
He was PFC Jean A. Patry he was KIA on 23 May 1944 I believe on Anzio beach.

I know he was with the 30 Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. I also believe he was attached to a medical detachment.
What I am looking for is someone who served with him and by chance might have a photo of him.
He was buried in the Sicily-Rome American cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. Thanking you in advance for any information.


Date: Nov. 17, 2002            REQUEST #1425
E-mail: mjciocson@yahoo.com

Subject: Looking for an old friend, Paul Vincent Labao

Comments: I keep on looking for this person for quite sometime because we will have an alumni coming
on so please locate this person even his email address is okay. He is in Canada since 1998. Thank you.


Date: 11-15-02                     REQUEST #1424
Name: Greg Capps
Address: 5220 Williamson rd.
City, State, ZIP: Roanoke, VA 24012
Telephone: 540)362-3700
FAX: 540)362-3699
E-mail: capps_24012_1700@yahoo.com

Subject: Willard Chester Tudor

Comments:
I am looking for information regarding my grandfather's WWII experience with the 54th Field Artillery Division.
His name is Willard Chester Tudor. Any information or sources about this unit will be appreciated.
W.Gregory Capps


Date: 11/15/2002                REQUEST #1423
Name: .... Harris?
E-mail: Jrstuns@aol.com
 

Subject: Elmer B Harris  

Comments: My Dad was in the Korean War 1950-1953 3rd Division 10th Field Artillery.
I would like to find anyone who served with him. (Elmer B Harris) nickname Junior
Attached is my website I just started. I have a lot more pic's to add.
Thanks
Click here: Korean War Pictures 3rd Division


Date: 11/14/2002                REQUEST #1422
Name: Todd Gibson
Telephone: (412) 288-7403
Fax: (412) 992-4086
E-mail: TGIBSON@federatedinv.com

Subject: 319th Glider Field Artillery Battalion

Comments: My grandfather was in the above-referenced unit in WWII, which was part of the 82nd Airborne.
In the attached photo (which was used in HBO's "We Stand Alone Together",) he is the guy with the machete.
Do you have any other photos of his unit?


Date: 14/11/2002                REQUEST #1421
Name: Viti Marco
Address: Via Roma n°50
City, State, ZIP: Presenzano, Italy, 81050
Telephone: 0823989305
E-mail: marcoviti@virgilio.it

Subject: Information about Presenzano

Comments:
My name is Marco and my surname is Viti. I am an university student in my last year of an Economics and Business Studies degree. I am an italian researcher of the World War II, in fact I am writing a book about the World War II: in particular  I would like to reconstruct the events which took place in my little town, PRESENZANO, a little village in the Volturno area, next to Mignano Monte Lungo (about 10 Kilometres), San Pietro Infine (about 16 Kilometres) and Venafro (about 15 Kilometres).
I am writing to you because I know that you are a good source of historical facts about military operations and units. According to my documentation the general Mark Clark's Fifth Army camped in PRESENZANO from November 1943 and in my town there was an American field hospital. As you certainly know, PRESENZANO is situated in the vicinity of Mignano Monte Lungo (about 10 Kilometres) where for the first time from 8 September 1943, the Italian Army (First Motorized Group) fought with the allied nations and Americans.
I have a copy of a letter written by Mark Clark on 25 February 1980 to a citizen of my little village (PRESENZANO), where the General Mark Clark affirmed that Fifth Army Headquarters was at PRESENZANO as were Headquarters of other units before.
I have also several articles about PRESENZANO written by E. Pyle on November and December 1943.
From the National Archives and Records Administration I have found a motion picture film with this title: “American soldiers, Presenzano, Italy (New year’ s Day Meal)”; Production Date: 1944. From This Archive I have obtained 15 photos that prove that General Mark Clark’ s Fifth Army camped in Presenzano during this period.
On a photo there are Lieutenant General George Patton, Jr., CG, U.S. 7th Army, and Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Keyes, CG, II Corps, at Presenzano area on 8 January 1944.
On another photo of 29 February 1944 I can see Lt. General Mark W. Clark, CG, U.S. Fifth Army, with to Maj. Gen. Willis D. Crittenberger and Maj. Henry C. Lodge, staff officer, at Fifth Army Headquarters of Presenzano.
On a photograph of 6 November 1943 there is an American soldier, Cpl. John E. Iovino, Lawrence, Mass., that is hugging his aunt whom he discovered in the Italian town of Presenzano. The aunt and family had lived in the U.S. until 1930, when they returned to Italy.
On a photo of 27 February 1944 there is the Visit of General Giraud, Commander in Chief of French Forces,  to Lt. General Mark W. Clark at Fifth Army Headquarters.
On the "LIFE" magazine of January 1944 there is a sketch of George Biddle, one of best-known U.S. artists (that probably was with a battalion of the U.S. Third Infantry Division) of a dead citizen of PRESENZANO. The article on this magazine is: "A dead Italian lies in a coffin. Americans found him when they come into PRESENZANO. He had been put to work by the Germans digging gun emplacements and trenches. Later, on Halloween, they shot him at night behind haystack. In spite of such cruelties as this, the Germans are usually well disciplined and commit few wanton atrocities. They are, however, ruthlessly logical, will do anything necessary for military advantage".
During World War II died several people of PRESENZANO: The Germans killed 10 Presenzano citizens.
I do not know Germans units in my little town, and of others nations. Do you know any soldier who stopped a PRESENZANO during the war, even if  for few days? On the book "Countdown to Cassino", A. Bowlby, London 1995, Pen e Sword Books Ltd, pp. 103  and 108, there is the narration of the presence and of the transit of 1^ Special Service Force US-Canadian at PRESENZANO. Do you know if there was any Canadian units in my little town?
I hope that you will be able to provide me with some materials of these events of the World War II in my little town PRESENZANO (military map, videos, images, pictures, magazine articles, any information): it would be very useful for me.
I would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Yours Sincerely
Viti Marco


Presenzano, 14 November 2002

Address: Viti Marco Via Roma n°50 C.A.P.: 81050
PRESENZANO (CASERTA) ITALIA
e-mail: marcoviti@virgilio.it


Date: 11-14-2002        REQUEST #1420
Name: Wilhelmina Cooremans-Vasquez
E-mail: wvasquez@satx.rr.com

Subject: Refugio (Mike) Vasquez

Comments: My husband, Refugio (Mike) Vasquez above, served in the 756th Tank Battalion under the command of
General Patton in Africa, Sicily and Italy.
I do not know which company or Armored Division specifically . He was wounded September 22, 1943 Southwest of Oliveto Citra in Italy.
I have a copy of the actual battle. Apparently returned to his outfit and fought at Monte Cassino.

Was shipped back to Virginia in 1944 and shipped back to Europe 4-25, 1945. I have pictures of him in Austria in October, 1945.
He never spoke too much of the war but mentioned a Sergeant Andy Boyles.
I will appreciate and will share any information which I have.


Date: 11-12-2002        REQUEST #1419
Name: Keith Kuzala
Address: 13460 Fordline
City, State, ZIP: Southgate, MI
Telephone: 313-475-4338
E-mail: kkuzala@yahoo.com

Subject: My Grandpa

Comments:
Hello,

  I am looking for any info on my grandpa, his name is Louis Kuzala, and server in the 3rd Army , 5th Division, 2nd Infantry Reg. 
I know that he was stationed in Iceland and arrived on Utah beach.  He also was wounded and received a Purple Heart. 
Thank you =)
kkuzala@yahoo.com


Date: November 12, 2002                REQUEST #1418
Name: Nanci Telecky Slipper
E-mail: slipit@msn.com

Subject: My Father Richard C. Telecky

Comments: My father Richard C. Telecky was a gunner in the Vanishing Beau of the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion of the 3rd Division. 
He died 2/13/76.  I am interested in any stories about him.


Date: 11/12/02                REQUEST #1417
Name: Robert Murset, SP-4
Co."A" 123rd Signal Battalion
E-mail: Rmurset@aol.com

Subject: 123 Signal Batallion-1957-1959

Comment: I recently visited the 3rd Infantry Division website and found it to be very interesting.
Congratulations on a great job; keep up the good work.

As you can tell by the dates I listed above, I was fortunate to have served in a peacetime Army.
Please don't mistake that comment for an unwillingness to serve during a time of conflict. The men with whom I served found
a strong common bond even though we served only 2 years; 18 months of that time was spent in Europe, in Germany.

Since 1959, a group of between 20 and 30 of us have dinner together in NYC to keep alive the friendship which started so many years ago.
This year will be the 44th consecutive year this dinner has been held. I thought that you and others who served in this proud division might like to
know what some of the post-Korean veterans have been doing to keep alive the friendships and memories we made while serving our country.
Best regards,
Robert Murset, SP-4
Co."A" 123rd Signal Battalion


Monday 11/11/2002            REQUEST #1416 
Name: Rudy Elder
E-Mail: tturfman@aol.com
 
Comments: I have a couple of questions for some of the World War II vets out there. Would it have been possible for someone
to have served for 3 years and 10 months and have received an honorable discharge in November of 1944 as a private?

This individual had no blemishes on his record in terms of misconduct, etc. ... also he had prior service from Jan 37 to September of 38.
Discharged again as a private by reason of "Pur." What does that mean?
I am a hospice social worker trying to help a patient receive a purple heart he says he is entitled to. have emailed previously. thanks. - Rudy Elder


Date: 11/12/02                REQUEST #1415
Name: J. Todd Poole
Dallas Region Sales Manager
Emery Worldwide
City, State, ZIP:
Telephone: (512)389-3232
Fax: (512)389-0887
E-mail: poole.todd@emeryworld.com

Subject: Lewis Rex Pool

Comments: My name is Todd Poole.  I am looking for information on my Grandfather, Lewis Rex Pool. 
He was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division, 15th Infantry Regiment, Company K. 

I received a copy of his citation for the Bronze Medal over the weekend.  I know that Company K, or at least my Grandfather was in
South Germany in May of 1945.  He was awarded his citation for valorous conduct in action against the enemy in or around
Egerndach, Germany.

I would appreciate any information on Company K, where they fought, etc.  I am just starting my search so any information
I can get it will be a start. Thanks.  Best regards, 
J. Todd Poole
Dallas Region Sales Manager
Emery Worldwide
'(512)389-3232 7(512)389-0887
Cell (512)632-6163
poole.todd@emeryworld.com

 


Date: 11/11/02                REQUEST #1414
Name: Doug Dean
Address: 6505 E. Bethany Place
City, State, ZIP: Denver, CO 80224
E-mail: dd1231@aol.com

Subject: William Sanak

Comments: Looking for any and all information on William Sanak.  He is deceased 5 years, and was my wife's father. 
We understand he served with distinction, but have little information on him. 
We heard he was even mentioned in a book, but have been unable to locate it.


Date: 11-11-02                    REQUEST #1413
Name: Joe E. Tyree
Address: 507 N. Connell
City, State, ZIP: Picher, Oklahoma
Telephone: 918-673-2071
E-mail: terryty@junct.com

Subject: Looking for Capt. Whitehead 3rd Inf. Korea 1951


Date: 11 November, 2002                REQUEST #1412
Name: Doris Ward Cooper
Address: 134 Indian Branch Road
City, State, ZIP: Candler, NC 28715
Telephone: 8826670600
E-mail: lncooper@charter.net

Subject: Looking for any information about Pvt John Fuller Ward, Jr 34965422.  He left boot camp in Mississippi, and was in New York
on or about 21 Nov, 1944. At that time he was assigned to the 255th inf. A letter to Mama, Ruby Smith Ward, dated 8 Nov. 1945
shows Daddy assigned to 3360 Truck Co.

Comments: I probably put too much information in the subject part of this message. What I do remember Daddy saying was
that his weapon was a BAR. He talked about lying by The Rhine and hearing sirens. He said not one bridge was left standing ,
and he had to ford all of them.

He did not talk very much about the war. I know he felt badly about what happened. He lost a good buddy named Joe
when a projectile hit the white phosphorous grenade he was wearing.
Daddy talked about being in Nancy, France. He seemed to have some fond memories of this place.
He mentioned the French female German Collaborators, and how they were stripped naked, had their heads shaved,
and were forced to march through the streets.

There are many more things which I remember, but they are too numerous to put here. I know that my brother, Yates Ward of Marshall, NC,
is also looking for information about our father. I have a few snapshots taken in Paris, and one picture is of Daddy and 4 other men outside a
brick building. This picture appears to be taken somewhere in the Paris area.

Any information you might have about our fathers activities and theater of operation would be greatly appreciated. 


Date: Nov. 11, 2002                REQUEST #1411

Name: Dr. Giuseppe Angelone
Address: Via Roma 1st trav. 8
City, State, ZIP: 81050 Pietravairano (Caserta) - Italy
Telephone: 0823984057
E-mail: pino.angelone@tin.it


Subject: Volturno river's area - Pietravairano

Comments:
I'm searching for these soldiers that during November and December 1943 were in my town, PIETRAVAIRANO, Volturno River’s area, 20 miles from Cassino.
Near my town the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, had a “bivouac area”, until mid of November 1943 to January 1, 1944.

The soldiers were:
- T/Sgt. Jacob P. Kline, Jr, Co. E., 30th Infantry Regiment
- M/Sgt. Robert M. Huntley, Co. L, 30th Infantry Regiment
- Sgt. James A. Light, Co. L, 2nd Bn., 30th Infantry Regiment
- Maj. Harold E. Greer, S-2, 30th Infantry Regiment
- Maj. Lynn D. Fargo, executive officer, 2nd Bn., 30th Infantry Regiment
- Sgt. John C. Mackey (of Westwood, Calif.), Hq. Co., 2nd Bn., 30th Infantry Regiment
- Sgt. Nelson H. Dunlop (of Detroit, Mich.), Co. G, 30th Infantry Regiment
- Pfc. John E. Ritchey (of North Augusta, S.C.), Co. G, 30th Infantry Regiment
- Sgt. John T. Chandler,  (of Monterey, Calif.), Hq. Co., 2nd Bn., 30th Infantry Regiment
- Sgt. Leo V. Coaty (of Superior, Wisc.), Co. G, 30th Infantry Regiment
- Capt. Rupert Prohme, 30th Infantry Regiment
- Sgt. Joseph B. Prendville (of Oakland, Calif.), Co. A., 30th Infantry Regiment
- Sgt. George Smith (of Pittsburgh, Pa.), Co. D., 30th Infantry Regiment
- Sgt. Allan A. Munson (of Oakland, Calif.), Hq. Co., 1st Bn., 30th Infantry Regiment
- Pvt. Edgar M. Dickinson (of Pontiac, Mich.), 3d Reconnaissance Troop, 3d Infantry Division
- 1st Sgt. Ira R. Forsythe (of Venice, Calif.), 3d Reconnaissance Troop, 3d Infantry Division
- Pvt. William L. Flynn (of Chicago, Ill.), 3d Reconnaissance Troop, 3d Infantry Division
- Pvt. Ottie E. Ralls (of Warrenton, Va.), 3d Reconnaissance Troop, 3d Infantry Division

I'm searching, too, for others soldiers that were in Pietravairano during that period.

Please contact:
Dr. Giuseppe Angelone
Via Roma 1st trav. 8
81050 Pietravairano
(Caserta), Italy
e-mail: pino.angelone@tin.it


Date: Nov.09 2002            REQUEST #1410
Name: Lupe Juarez
Address: 3401 w. 66th street
City, State, ZIP: Chicago,Ill. 60629
Telephone: 1-773-776-8232
E-mail: blackhawk60629@yahoo.com

Subject: Looking for uncle Esteban Juarez KIA 1953

Comments: Looking for the burial of Esteban Juarez KIA in 1953 06-08 his service number:US55322614 MOS:01745 PVT-E2,
don't know where he is, family on my fathers side has been looking for 50 years,
He was married and had 2 sons ( don't know who they are) he was at Camp Roberts in Calif. Jan.23 1953,was born in New Mexico 1927.
Any info. call at 1-773-776-8232 or write at P.O. Box 803582 Chicago,Ill.60680 or E-mail at blackhawk60629@yahoo.com
Thanks for your help god bless.


Date: 11/09/02                REQUEST #1409
Name: William Collick
Address: 4905 Ridgewood Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Richland, MI 49083
Telephone: 269-664-7702
E-mail: wec46@aol.com

Subject: Former Members of 1st Platoon, 3d MP Co., Schweinfurt

Comments:
I am looking to contact any former members of the 1st Platoon, 3d MP Co o. for the years 1971-1973
E-mail me at the above address.


Date: 06-Nov-2002                REQUEST #1408
Name: DD Muttly?
E-mail: ddmuttly@aol.com

Subject: Pfc. Jean A. Patry

Comments: He was my uncle kia on 23 May 1944. as I was born in 1951 I never got to see him and I don't have a picture of him.
I am hoping that someone might have known him or served with him in Italy before he was killed.

Please if any one had served with him or has a picture of him, please contact me. It might help to let you know that he was
from Connecticut and served with the 30 infantry regiment, 3rd infantry division. Please contact me at ddmuttly@aol.com.
Thanking you in advance


Date: 06-Nov-2002                REQUEST #1407
Name: Michael
E-mail: michael.c.eterno@citigroup.com

Subject: Anthony Badalamenti

Comments: Hi, My cousin's father was a medic in the army and that he landed in Sicily.  That's all he knows about his father,
as the father didn't talk about it much. 

The medic's name is Anthony Badalamenti.  Do you have records of the medic in the 3rd infantry?
  
I only found three infantries that landed on Sicily 3rd, 1st, and the 45th.  The 45th said they have no record of Anthony Badalamenti. 
Thanks Michael


Date: 06-Nov-2002                REQUEST #1406
Name: Craig D. Johnson
City, State, ZIP: Cape Coral, FL 33990
E-mail: cnmj5196@aol.com

Subject: Henry "Hank" Fredricks WWII, 30th Infantry Battle Death Casualty

Comments:
Would like any information on a 30th Infantry Regiment man believed to have been killed in Italy.  Henry "Hank" [Fredricks] was originally
with Company "A" - 133rd Infantry - 34th Division in Africa, and transferred to the 3rd Division (believed to be the 30th Infantry) after the
campaign (June 1943 timeframe).  It is believed [Fredricks] was from Sydney, Montana.  It is also believed that [Fredricks] served
with the Division in Sicily and Italy.  It is believed that he was killed by a sniper while filling some canteens at a well (date and location
are not known).


Date: 11/5/02                REQUEST #1405
Name: Sean O'Mara
Address: 4 Colonial Rd. #82
City, State, ZIP: Beacon, NY  12508
E-mail: rotch55@aol.com

Subject: Looking For Phillip O'Mara

Comments: Trying to find a list of awards for Phillip O'Mara Tech Sarge I think, I don't know much my Grandfather
never talked about world war two.


Monday 11/04/2002             REQUEST #1404
Name: Ramiro Rivera
E-Mail: riverar3@hotmail.com
Location: Coamo, Puerto Rico

Subject: Ramiro Rivera Martinez

Comments: Hello, My father served with the 3rd Division on the 3rd Bn. of the 65th Infantry Regiment in M Company from 1951-1953
as a Corporal. His name is Ramiro Rivera Martinez, he is still alive (73) and well. He was one the few that knew English
fairly well and after 6 months as a machine gun infantryman, served as an interpreter between the officials and other members of the company.

He doesn't talk much about the war and after these many years doesn't remember a lot of names from the top of his head,
but if anybody remembers him please send me an e-mail to the address provided here and I will make sure he gets it.
I would really like to know if the 2 other soldiers that served with him on the 3-men machine gun team are still alive and remember him.

Best Regards and God Bless. Thank you for everything you did for us. We are extremely proud!!


Date: 11-5-02                    REQUEST #1403
Name: Lori Fabri
City, State, ZIP: New Stanton, PA.     15672
E-mail: ford2car2000@yahoo.com

Subject: George Mosbarger

Comments: My grandfather passed away a year ago. He was a WW2 vet. My mother was born while he was in the war.
He was from Marion, Ohio. I believe he was in the Army. If anyone knows anything it would be appreciated.
Thanks. E-mail at ford2car2000@yahoo.com


Date: 11/05/02            REQUEST #1402
Name: Lori Fabri
City, State, ZIP: New Stanton, PA.     15672
E-mail: ford2car2000@yahoo.com

Subject: Dominick Fabri

Comments: We are looking for information on Dominick Fabri,WW11 vet. We believe he was a medic.
We know he was in France, but that's all we know. If anyone remembers him please e- mail us. He passed away 3 years ago.
He never talked much about his service days. ford2car2000@yahoo.com


Date: 11/2/02        REQUEST #1401
Name: Jim L. Clark
Address: 10901 s. Millard Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Chicago, IL 60655
E-mail: NewfordFDC@aol.com


Subject: contacting 3rd ID artillery/Korea

Comments:
I am writing a article regarding the artillery role in the "Kumsong Salient" battle (13-20 July 53) north of Kumhwa.  I was
Bn. Operations Chief/937th F.A. Bn. (IXth Corps 155mm gun-sp) and fired many missions with 3 id arty
 (Kirk-Kane-Knob was commo code names) Kane was 39th F.A. and I need to know units for Kirk and Knob.

Artillery saved the battle when friendly forces "went south" with 60000 CCF came down from Kumsong. 
Share your memories with me by e mail.  I am honored to have served (attached) to the 3rd Inf. Div.  


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