Personal Search and Notices-September 2002

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

February 2003
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Friday 02/28/2003 REQUEST #1604
Name: Rusty Bradley
E-Mail: jrbradley2003@yahoo.com
Location: Jakin,Georgia

Comments: My uncle, James Russell Smith, from Alabama, was in the 15th Infantry Regiment. He was killed on August 28,1944.
Buried in Rhone Cemetery. I believe he was also at Anzio. He is my namesake, but I know very little about him.
Anyone with info would be much appreciated. Feel free to e-mail. Thanks.

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Date: 2/28/03 REQUEST #1603
Name: Jeff MacGregor
E-mail: jmac361@aol.com

Subject: PFC Donald E. MacGregor

Comments: Battalion

Hi:
My father served in the 15th Infantry with the 3rd Division during WWII. He arrived overseas in Sept 1944 (I think) and was overseas for 18 months. I have a book which chronicles the 3rd's campaigns - the appendix of the book has a roster of men who served
and sure enough there was my father's name.
I know he served in I Company of the 15th, but I don't know the battalion and the appendix does not have this information.
I am tracing the action of the 15th in the Vosges and in Colmar and it would be helpful to know what battalion he was in.
Any info you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you.

Date: 27 Feb 2003 REQUEST #1602
Name: Dennis McInerney
E-mail: Den1031@aol.com

Subject: What Division?

Comments: My father was in Company H 1256th Engineer Combat Battalion.
I have his discharge papers and it doesn't say what division he was in. How can I find out this info?
Also, can I write a message on this site if my dad was not in the 3rd Div.?
If not, can you point me in the right direction?

Date: 27 Feb 2003 REQUEST #1601
Name: Ray Hilgart
Address: 8211 Poplar Grove Dr
City, State, ZIP: Warrenton, VA 20187-4361
E-mail: rhilgart@citizen.infi.net

Subject: Unit Assignments of Ken Schmidt & Lloyd Tatroe

Comments:
Searching for the unit assignments of the following 15th Inf men. Perhaps someone who has the 3rd Div History Book might be able to do a lookup for me if a roster is available therein.
*Sgt Lloyd C. Tatroe 16020182 Died of Wounds on Oct 6, 1944
*Pvt Kenneth A. Schmidt 36823291 Killed in Action Apr 17, 1944

Thanks for any help someone might be able to offer.
Ray Hilgart

Date: 27 Feb 2003 REQUEST #1600
Name: Ray Hilgart
Address: 8211 Poplar Grove Dr
City, State, ZIP: Warrenton, VA 20187-4361
E-mail: rhilgart@citizen.infi.net

Subject: Sgt Lloyd C. Tatroe; 16020182

Comments:
Searching for answers from WWII dogies about Sgt Lloyd C. Tatroe, 16020182 of the 15th Infantry. Graves registration has him DOW (Died of Wounds) on Oct 6, 1944 and buried in Sicily-Rome American Cemetery (Plot F, Row 14, Grave 36) in Nettuno, Italy. The 15th Infantry was in Southern France when Sgt Tatroe died. How might he be buried then in Nettuno, Italy Cemetery??
Thanks, Ray Hilgart

Date: 2/27/03 REQUEST #1599
Name: Russell E. Duncan
Address: 3000 Templeton Road
City, State, ZIP: Columbus, Ohio. 43209
Telephone: (614) 238-3298

E-mail: Bunkyd720@aol.com

Subject: ANYONE REMEMBER THE DEATH TANK B-30

Comments: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED FROM 1982 TO 1984 WITH THE 3/7 TH CAV. I WAS IN BRAVO TRP 3RD PLTN AND WAS SSG GENNETTE'S DRIVER AND GUNNER (THE DEATH TANK) B-30.

I HAD A LOT OF FRIENDS WITH THE MORTARS AND SCOUTS AND WE ALL HAD A REALLY GOOD TIME IN PIGTOWN OR BETTER KNOWN AS SWEINFURT. PLEASE E-MAIL OR WRITE IF YOU WILL I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO HERE FROM JACK HANSON AND THE FELDPAUSCH BROTHERS TOO. GARY OWEN SIR!

Date: February 27, 2003 REQUEST #1598
Name: Rich Abruzzese
City, State, ZIP: Bethlehem, PA
Telephone: 610-694-0693
E-mail: teacherc107@aol.com

Subject: World War II-255th Infantry-Medical

Comments:
I am trying to get info on the 255th, Infantry, Medical Detachment, that served in Europe, specifically 1943-1944.
My late father was a medic, Carmen Abruzzese, T-5. He was in a Battle called Rhineland GO 40 WD 45.
I have his discharge papers, but do not know how to read them. Any help will be appreciated.

Date: 27 February 2003 REQUEST #1597
Name: Rudy Hernandez
Address: 831 ASH Circle
City, State, ZIP: Frankfort, Indiana 46041
Telephone: 765-659-1726
E-mail: rudy.hernandez@in.ngb.army.mil

Subject: Desert Storm Veterans from the 1/15th 3rd ID

Comments: Charles Hurt, Walter Kemp, Robert Tripp, Javier Costilla, Gregory Daniels, Fritz Noe, Mark Burroughs, Michael Sherman, Brian Townsend. That is all of the names I have on my orders there are alot more Greg Konikowski, Mike Creed,.........
I Miss you guys and the fun times we shared in the desert. Please respond?

Anyone that was in A.CO. 1/15th INF 3rd ID. The Platoon that went to the Desert.
Or if you know of any one of these guys tell them that I am looking for them. Ryan Beighley, Jackie Craig, Louis Gibson,
Russell Hartman, James Hawkins...................

Date: 2 25 03                    REQUEST #1596
Name: mann stanley g
Address: 220 birch echo rd
City, State, ZIP: minnesota city, mn 55959
Telephone: 507 454 7758
E-mail: sbmann@charter.net

Subject: harry w kelly   3rd divarty korea

Comments: looking for harry w kelly 3rd divarty korea also served in 2nd i d hometown saltsburg pennsylvania
kelly took colors back to states 54 or 55 i also served with the 3rd in operation sagebrush with the 25th inf scout dog plt 3rd id g2
                       stanley g mann ra

Date: 25 February 2003 REQUEST #1595
Name: N. Stanford
Address: 1401 Hunterbrook Road
City, State, ZIP: Yorktown Hts. NY 10598
E-mail: nstanford@seahistory.org

Subject: Information re Joseph Donigan, WWII

Comments: My uncle Joseph F. Donigan was in Sicily, Italy, at Anzio and Southern France to Germany.
I would like to find out what regiment he was in and more about his service. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Sunday 02/23/2003 REQUEST #1594
Name: Lu Hazen
E-Mail: lhazen@mcleodusa.net
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Comments: My father, Louis Strother served the US Army 3rd Infantry Division General Headquarters, (records) Adjacent Section in Germany approximately 1944 - 48. He has many pictures which were taken around a rest camp, lake and castle. Anyone that may have served with my father, any information would be greatly appreciated. He can't remember the names of many of those he served with, but would love to find those that still may be alive and well! Thank you !

Date: Feb 23,2003 REQUEST #1593
Name: Pat Walters
E-mail: psia@flash.net

Subject: World War II Map of Bamburg, Germany

Comments: I lived in Bamburg Germany with my dad, who reenlisted in the army to help in the reconstruction effort.
While living in Bamburg for about 3 years, we lived on a street called Legardestrass.

We are going back to this home place this summer, and this street is no longer listed on the map. Do you know where I can find a street map of Bamburg dating back to the 1940's? Thank you. Nice website.

Date: 2-20-03 REQUEST #1592
Name: Debbie Robson
E-mail: halfmoon@iprimus.com.au

Subject: Signal Operations

Comments: Thanks so much for your help last month. Was wondering how I can find out about signal operations. I have decided to keep my character 1st Lt. Tom Lockwood with the 41st Signal Company. As such he is involved (in my novel of course) in a number of campaigns in New Guinea. In one at Wakde, a massed landing with three tanks, the 41st divisional history states that "For shore to shore communication an underwater telephone cable was laid from the mainland to Insoemanai and later to Wakde." Was wondering two things:

1. Was the cable laid before the landing or during the landing?

2. How was an underground cable laid?

Any details would be greatly appreciated. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards
Debbie Robson

Date: 2-20-03                        REQUEST #1591
Name: CLint Thompson
Address: 3347 SW Access RD
City, State, ZIP: Iowa Park,Tx 76367
Telephone: (940)-592-9339
E-mail: clintthompson@yahoo.com

Subject: Lee Lavere Thompson

Comments: Dear Sirs,
    I'm Looking for information on my grandfather. He served in Company K,30th Infantry Regiment.
He was wounded by machine gun fire at on January 23,1945 at the Colmar Pocket.
Could you give any additional information on this engagement. Any information would be useful.
                                   Sincerely,
                                        CLint THompson

Date: February 20, 2003 REQUEST #1590
Name: Charles H. Smith
E-mail: SMITHBud67@aol.com

Subject: S/Sgt. Frank T. Smith, 6394182 Co F 273 Infantry, APO 17809

Comments: To Anyone who might have served or knew my uncle......I believe it was his outfit that met the Russians on the Elba River in April of 1945. I believe that he was shot around April 14th, and died a few days later..........I am or was a career military man myself. U S Navy.......But I would really like to get information about him as I am the last living kin. He was also in the coast art. before the war started........Thanks

Date: February 19, 2003 REQUEST #1589
Name: Meghan Horvath
Address: 875 Sixth Avenue Suite 1911
City, State, ZIP: New York, NY 10001
Telephone: 212-560-9770
FAX: 212-560-9775
E-mail: meghanhorvath@hotmail.com

Subject: Co. G, 15th Reg., Babe Ciarlo

Comments:
Ken Burns is producing a documentary series about World War II, and our production team is looking for anyone who might have known "Babe" Ciarlo. He was in Company G, 15th Infantry Regiment, in the 3rd division of Mark Clark's 5th Army. He was in North Africa and Italy. He was at Anzio and died on May 27, 1944 in Artena at 21 years. He had served in the Army for 1 year, 1 month and 1 week, and was originally from Connecticut.

If you knew Corado "Babe" Ciarlo, or know of anyone who did, please call our office as soon as possible. You may even call collect. Our number is 212-560-9770. Any lead, no matter how small, will be extremely helpful to our film production team.

We appreciate your help in spreading the word!

Meghan Horvath
Researcher
Florentine Films
875 Sixth Ave.
Suite 1911
NYC 10001

Date: Feb 19 2003 REQUEST #1588
Name: Ron Kilman
Address: 9855 E Bloomfield Hills Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Effingham, Illinois 62401
Telephone: 217-868-9118
E-mail: rkilman@effingham.net

Subject: Robert (Bob) Kilman

Comments:
I am looking for anyone who may remember my father who served in the 3rd infantry 7th Regiment during WWII.
My father carried a BAR and the only person I can remember my father speaking about was a man named Sweeny who was from California.
If anyone can remember my father or anything in particular, please contact me.
Sincerely
Ron Kilman

Date: February 18, 2003 REQUEST #1587
Name: Jeanne Bruno
Address: 536 Shady Hollow Cove
City, State, ZIP: Eads, TN 38028
Telephone: (901) 854-7175
E-mail: mbruno@midsouth.rr.com

Subject: Julius ("Jay") Peter Stevens

Comments:
I am trying to locate anyone who may have served with my father in the 3rd Cavalry Recon Squadron in the Spring of 1945.
He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal during this time. He was born and raised in the Niagara Falls, NY area.
Thank you very much.

Date: February 18, 2003 REQUEST #1586
Name: James V. McNicol
Address: 410 Bentley Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Newell, WV 26050-1020
Subject: Cannon Company-7th Infantry Regiment

Comments: I am trying to obtain information on three men that I served with in the Cannon Company-7th Inf. Reg..
Their names were: Sgt. Joseph E. Onder from Youngstown, OH, S/Sgt. Frederick R. Silverman from Pittsburg, PA, and PFc Walter Smith from Wesson, Mississippi. All three men are now deceased.

I am doing a history on my platoon that I was with in the 42nd Rainbow Division, and these three men left the 42nd and joined the 3rd Division.
If anyone has a history, photos, info, or medals received for these three gentlemen will be appreciated. Thank you

Date: February 18, 2003 REQUEST #1585
Name: Jill Farnham
E-mail: gcuravoo@hotmail.com

Subject: people who knew my father and uncles in ww2

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who knew Donald, Lyle, or Bill Farnham in ww2.
My uncle Bill died in ww2, and I never knew him.

Date: 2/17/03 REQUEST #1584
Name: Jackie Starr
E-mail: starr1@arn.net

Subject: Need More Reunion Information

Comments: I was also a member of the 2/30th, hhc from Jan 72 to July 72 and a co from July 72 to March 73.
I would like to know about any further information for future reunions.

Date: 2/16/03            REQUEST #1580
Name: J. B. Branson
Address: Olathe KS
E-mail: dalmar911@yahoo.com

Subject: Elmer Duis -- 3rd Division 15th infantry regiment

Comments:
I am his grandson and am just curious if their is any information about him or his service in your files.
He was active in combat from the landing in Africa thru Anzio. He is still alive but has lost most of his medals and paperwork
and I am trying to put his military service pieces back together.
Any help you could provide would be great and if you need anything I would be happy to help you.
                              Thanks,
                                   J. B. Branson

Date: February 16, 2003 REQUEST #1579
Name: Pam Ripple
Address: 4588 Plumbrook Drive
City, State, ZIP: Canfield, OH 44406
Telephone: 330-792-6853
FAX: 330-792-6853

E-mail: PMRipp@Zoominternet.net

Subject: Nicholas Spitsieris Death site

Comments:
My grandfather died in a Veteran's hospital. Either in Cleveland or Akron, Ohio. I need to know which location and when he died.

I don't have any living relatives and I need to know where he is buried. His birth date was 7/4/1891. He resided on Bowery Street, Akron, Ohio.
He was in Co. F., 145th Infantry in WWI. His service dates were 10-5-17, 4-22-19. He died in 1960 and far as I know.

He was born in Chefanlonia, Greece and came to America in 1911. His wife's name was Alice Eakin Spitsieris. I wrote to the Louis Stokes Cleveland , Dept. of Veteran Affairs in Akron, Ohio and they never responded. Anyone that can help, please contact me at my E-mail address. Thank you very much.

Date: 2/15/2003 REQUEST #1578
Name: Leo Dubson
Address: 411 Shawanga Lodge road
City, State, ZIP: Bloomingburg New York 12721
Telephone: 845-733-4477
E-mail: dubsonl ??????

Subject: med. co. 7th infantry also George co

Comments: Looking for comrades that served with me in med. co. 7th infantry also George co. during Hungnam evac.
and through Dec 50 to Oct 51

Date: February 15th ,2003 REQUEST #1577
Name: Rick Shears
Address: 42 Ravine Ridge Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Delaware, Ohio 43015
Telephone: (740)363-3337,Cell #(740)815-7154
E-mail: Darthsteel@hotmail.com

Subject: Elmo Joseph Nalli

Comments: My grandfather was 82nd airborne, But, he volunteered for the glider units and ended up in the 325th glider unit.
He is still alive but please do not contact him because he won't talk about it and I want to respect his wishes.
However, I can't fight my urge to find out about his unit. I don't want personal info, just anything about them.
With Undying Respect To Those Who Have Gone On Before....

Date: 2/13/03 REQUEST #1576
Name: Contreras Oscar e
Address: 2901s Landsend Road
City, State, ZIP: Tucson, Arizona 85713
Telephone: 520 802 0302

Subject: Carmelo G. Contreras

Comments:
I am seeking any information on my uncle who died in Austria during the latter part of ww2. He was with the 16th army 1st inf div.
He was possibly in the mp's. Any information would be helpful. tx

Date: 02/13/03 REQUEST #1575
Name: John Palenque
Address: 86 1st Place
City, State, ZIP: Brooklyn, NY 11231
E-mail: jsanturce@hotmail.com

Subject: Information about my uncle?

Comments: Hello how you doing I am writing to see if anyone can find out information about my uncle PFC Michael Garcia
who's buried in Epinal, France.
I know he receive a purple heart with 2 oak leaf clusters in WWII. I was wondering if I can research his division
and follow exactly which battles he fought.

He was in the 30th Infantry Regiment,3rd infantry division.
Is there any books or any detailed information about this divisions battles in Europe. I would really like to know.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. John

Date: 02-13-03 REQUEST #1574
Name: Robert J. Compton
Address: P.O. Box 455
City, State, ZIP: Jolo, WV 24850
E-mail: sec46510@yahoo.com

Subject: Pfc. Miles L. Compton

Comments: I would like to get in contact with anyone who served with my father Pfc. Miles L. Compton with the 45th. Inf. Division,
158th FA Battery B.
He was wounded in action near Venafro, Italy on Nov. 16, 1943 around 09:00 in the morning. He stepped on a landmine and lost his left leg.
He died in 1983, and I would like to talk to anyone who served with him. His CO's name was Lt. Kilcollins.

Date: 11 Feb 03 REQUEST #1573
Name: Fred D. Hall
Address: 2620 Haverstraw Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Dayton, OH 45414-2239
Telephone: (937)898-6709
E-mail: hallsmag@juno.com

Subject: Need info about W.C. Winlock

Comments:
A friend of mine collects old military uniforms and has one from the 3rd Infantry Division with the name 'W.C. Winlock' in it.
My friend says that the rank insignia is 3 stars on the 'shoulder epaulets' and that the uniform also came with several campaign awards
that show that this man served in your division during much of W.W. II. Do you have any information on Gen. Winlock that I might pass on to my friend?
Thank you. Fred D. Hall

Date: February 11,2003 REQUEST #1572
Name: Tina Cheek
E-mail: chasing_shadows@juno.com

Subject: 28th id,112th ir K company photo

Comments:
Seeking info. on my uncle Tsg. James C. Cheek Jr.#33047156
KIA July31,1944 Normandy. Trying to find a photo of him or his unit, any advice appreciated!! Thanks, Tina

Date: 02/10/03 REQUEST #1571
Name: Otto Dueno M.D.
Address: 3801 E. Sudbury Ct.
City, State, ZIP: Bellbrook, OH, 45305

E-mail: odueno@msn.com

Subject: Looking for a General

Comments: I am looking for info. re a WW2 officer [possibly a general!!] by the name of W.C. Winlock.
He served with the 3rd Div. in combat and later served with US ARMY Europe.
Apparently this officer also had service in the pacific and served during WW1.
I will appreciate any source of info. regarding him including any bio. data to complete a project involving his uniform.

Date: February 10, 2003 REQUEST #1570
Name: Howard Kenneth Dunn

Subject: need copy of my discharge papers, March, 1946

Comments:
Howard K. Dunn, Sgt., Div.1 (Big Red One)... I've Lost my discharge papers; need it now for veteran cemetery and to keep on file.
Please advise.
I was in from March 1944 to Marcy 1946, recipient of purple heart....thank you for your help.

Date: February 10, 2003 REQUEST #1569
Name: Robert Chapman
Address: 2233 Bizzone Circle
City, State, ZIP: Virginia Beach, Virginia 23464
Telephone: 757-479-6906
E-mail: chapman0506@aol.com

Subject: Looking for old friends

Comments: I was stationed with Bco.2nd Battalion 3rd Aviation Regiment, and HHC 3rd Battalion 3rd Aviation Regiment at Giebelsatdt
from Jan 89 through Oct 91, and would love to hear from anyone there during that time. I had a great time there and miss the people. Thanks

Date: Sunday 02/09/2003 REQUEST #1568
Name: Louis O. Molella
E-Mail: Molellal@bellsouth.net

Comments: HOW CAN I GET 1957 UNIT INFO ON UNITS STATIONED AT BENNING..
JUST SWITCHED TO BATTLE GROUP DESIGNATIONS

Date: Feb. 8, 2003 REQUEST #1567
Name: Peggy Walls
Address: P. O. Box 1463
City, State, ZIP: Alexander City, AL 35011
Telephone: (256) 215-3670
E-mail: genette@charter.net

Subject: George Sinclair Blaser

Comments:
My stepfather, George Sinclair Blaser, was in the 30th Regiment, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Division in WWII.
He died in 1996, but I had interviewed him over a period of time and recorded his war experiences for the family. He was sent to Casablanca after the Salerno landings and trained for amphibious landings. He was a pfc in the Anzio landing and subsequent holding of the beachhead.

In August, he went in on the 7th wave of the Normandy landing. He was taken prisoner by the Germans three days later
and spent 9 months in three different camps and was working on a farm near the Danue River, when he and the other workers
were liberated on the 3rd day of May.

If you were involved in one of these events, I would like to hear your story.
I am very interested in talking with anyone that my step dad may have served with. Thanks!
Peggy Walls

Date: 02/08/03 REQUEST #1566
Name: Al Brown, Co. H, 30th Inf

E-mail: SpearBrown@aol.com

Subject: Seeking help from the "Can Do" Regiment

Comments: This is to seek help from the "Can Do" Regiment. I am a WWII veteran from the 30th Infantry. I have made friends with a German that was a soldier in the Nineteenth Army that opposed us from St. Tropez to Austria. I met him at the 2001 ceremony in Jebsheim. He is a very nice fellow, and very pro-USA. He has asked for my help in getting information regarding the first American troops to occupy Freudenberg.

The Mayor of Freudenberg is writing a history of his town, and he is very interested in documenting the capture of Freudenberg. He wants to know as much of the details as can be documented. He especially wants to know the Company, Battalion, and Regiment that captured Freudenberg. He also wants to know the extent of fighting that took place, or if it was surrendered peacefully.

From my copy of "History of the Third Infantry Division in World War II", I have determined that the 1st Bn., 15th Inf., occupied Miltenberg which is about 4 miles SW of Freudenberg, and that the 2nd Bn., 15th Inf., occupied Reistenhausen which is about 2 miles NE of Freudenberg. There is no mention of Freudenberg in the 3rd Div. History. Please refer to Pgs 345, 346, & 347 of the 3rd Div History.

Knowing the battle experience of the 15th, I know that patrols would have been sent out to scout for possible enemy counter attack forces. I feel certain that at least one patrol would have been sent to check on Freudenberg. Since the 1st Bn was nearest to Freudenberg, it is more likely that the patrol would have come from one of its companies.

It is very likely that the History of the Fifteenth Infantry in WWII would make some mention of Freudenberg. Could you help me contact a "Can Do" Vet so that I can ask him to check the 15th History for this information? I want to help my friend as much as I can.

Thank you, Al Brown, Co. H, 30th Inf.

Date: 02/08/03 REQUEST #1565
Name: Tom Heitzer
Address: 231 Normandie
City, State, ZIP: Bonne Terre, MO 63628
Telephone: 573-358-1830
E-mail: theitzer001@charter.net

Subject: Looking for lost comrades

Comments: I'm looking for the following comrades that I served with in Kitzingen, Germany with the 1st Bn 15th Inf during 1966-68.
Please contact me at 231 Normandie, Bonne Terre, MO 63628, call 573-358-1830, or email me at theitzer001@charter.net
if you have information on any of the following:
Phil Giorgio, (RI) Barry Danner, (PA) Tom Boos, (OH) David Burkacki, (MI) Tom Highnote, John Kalin, Billie Brookins,
Neil Carpenter (CA) Andy Peabody and Sandy Pritzl

Thursday 02/06/2003 REQUEST #1564
Name: Daniel K, Ralston
E-Mail: dkorgman@aol.com

Comments: I'm restoring a 1952 M37 Weapons Carrier and desire to have bumper I.D. numbers that indicate
that the vehicle is a 3rd Division headquarters signals vehicle of Korean War era. Can anyone help me out? Thanks.

Date: 02/06/2003 REQUEST #1563
Name: Spears, Tyrone C.
Address: 8754 Green Valley Ct.
City, State, ZIP: WestChester, Ohio
Telephone: 513-520-9442
E-mail: tyrones@caringhearts.cc

Subject: Old Friends

Comments:
Looking for GIs who were in 1st/76 stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany between 1984-1987.
My 1st Serg. Sinkfield was TOP. I play in a Band called "touch" friends were Eric Baxter, Rodney Johnson, and some others.
any information would be helpful.
Rock of the .....

Date: 2-05-2003 REQUEST #1562
Name: Yvonne Austin
Address: 11931 Strathern St
City, State, ZIP: No. Hollywood, CA. 91605
Telephone: (818)768-4702

E-mail: petergeyer@earthlink.net

Subject: Sgt. Morris W. Herbranson

Comments:
I would like to find out any information that would document where my step-father was injured. He was transported on a
hospital boat, March 26, 1945. Battle of Rhineland. His last diary entry was his arrival of October 7, 1944. He was a
Sgt. Medic of the 7th Infantry, 3rd. Div.

He was discharged at Hq A&NGH Hot Springs National Park Arkansas, August 1945. He was never issued a purple heart
and I am trying to get him the award he deserves. He was held for days by German soldiers at gun point and let go and with injuries.

Suffers with post traumatic stress and is currently in a nursing home. He is frequently reliving the war on a daily basis.
I hope someone can help. Thank you. Yvonne

Date: 02/05/2003 REQUEST #1561
Name: BAUMANN Patrick
City, State, ZIP: HOLTZWIHR ( France)
E-mail: patbaum@free.fr

Subject: Holtzwihr

Comments:
Hello
My name is Patrick Baumann an life (and live) in Holtzwihr, I was the initiator of the mémorial Audie Murphie dedicate
(dedicated to the soldiers of the 3rd Division) an al soldiers of 3 DIUS
I search contact an vetérans from 15 RIUS an 30 RIUS (regiments) who were in Holtzwihr during the WW II.
I Search All picture from the battle of Holtzwihr an the TD of Audie Murphie action. Many Thanks

Date: 3 Feb 03 REQUEST #1560
Name: Ron Hall
Address: 5800 US HWY 45S
City, State, ZIP: Harrisburg, IL 62946
Telephone: 618-994-2166
E-mail: EA1Ret@Shawneelink.com

Subject: Father

Comments: I am trying to gather info Paul Hall from Illinois. Dad never talked about his experiences in WWII.
Until recently all we knew was that he was in Patton's army from Africa thru the end of the war. Where can I find more info. Thanks

Date: February 3, 2003 REQUEST #1559
Name:
E-mail: mgarabedian@hotmail.com

Subject: 318th Co F div, 80

Comments: I am looking for any information in regards to the 318th Co F div, 80. I would like to know where in France my father was wounded on October 8, 1944. Can you point me in the right direction to look for this info? My e-mail address is mgarabedian@hotmail.com
Thank you very much.

Date: February 2, 2003 REQUEST #1558
Name: Lynn McCormick
E-mail: Lmmccorm@netins.net

Subject: WWI - Co. G, 38th Inf., 3rd Division

Comments: Would like ANY information on Company G, 38th infantry, 3rd Division from World War I.
Henry V. McKenna is the main guy I'm looking for, but would love any info on Co. G. Thanks.

Date: 02/02/2003 REQUEST #1557
Name: Barbara Caldwell Abram
Address: ROute 3 Box 195C
City, State, ZIP: Hurricane, WV 25526
Telephone: 304-722-5145
E-mail: Jimbos52@charter.net

Subject: 3rd Id HHC 4th Bde Geibilstadt FRG

Comments: Looking for anyone in HHC 4th Bde that served in Germany from 89-91 was Sgt Barbara Abram,
looking for SFC Curran or anybody in headquarters unit. I know we are in NC
Now would like to talk to anyone to hear stories from 1991 to present!!

Date: Feb.1, 2003 REQUEST #1556
Name: Stan Saas
E-mail: plsaas@suffolk.lib.n.y.us

Subject: Co.A 2/30 3rd Inf

Comments: I was wondering if it were possible to get my company's names my unit was co.a 2/30 3rd inf.
I was in Schweinfurt, Germany at Ledward barracks in 1970 any help would be great!!!!

Date: Feb.1, 2003 REQUEST #1555
Name: Lance Noyes
Address: Garland Hill Rd.
City, State, ZIP: N. Waterboro, Maine 04061
Telephone: (207) 793-2602
E-mail: lap@midmaine.com

Subject: Guys from Co.B 3rd med.Bat.3rd Inf. Div

Comments:
I was stationed at Graves Kaserne in Aschaffenburg Germany, Co. B 3rd med.Bat.3rd Inf. Div. between 1971?-1973,
If any of you guys catch this, give me a shout at my email, oh yea, I was room mates with Bill Crippen and AJK, just below they were discharged.
It would be a blast hearing from some of you guys, I remember Paul Click, Mike Rudy, George Kissal (Greek), Ron Sanders,
Mike Haskell and some other's?? :-) look forward to hearing from you guys, BTW, I am clean & sober! lap@midmaine.com

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