Date: 30 June 2003                    REQUEST #1861
Name: Matthew Phillips
Address: 7722 Pruitt Dr
City, State, ZIP: Galveston, TX  77554
Telephone: 409-740-2265
E-mail: dgfacesoldier@earthlink.net

Subject: David C. Collinsworth

Comments:
I am trying to learn more about the experiences of David Collinworth, my dad's stepfather.  I know he served with
E Co./15th from Jan 15-16, 1945 to Feb. 1, 1945 when he was wounded.  After some extensive research in the National Archives on the campaign at Colmar, and comparing the events with his personal recollections (which he shared very rarely) I believe he was wounded east of Durrenentzen near the Bois de la Hart while his company was trying to secure the Rhone-Rhine Canal bridge to Baltzenheim.  Anyone who knew him, please contact me by mail, email, or phone.  Any information from those who knew him would be very meaningful to my family as Pepaw has been gone for 8 years this July. 
Thanks much. Matthew Phillips

Date: June 30, 2003            REQUEST #1860
Name: J. Howard Lucas
Address: 1212 Berwick Road
City, State, ZIP: Birmingham, Alabama 35242
Telephone: (205) 995-1301
E-mail: hzlucas@bellsouth.net

Subject: Pfc. Lee D. Lucas, Jr.

Comments:
My brother was killed on Anzio, April 14, 1944.  He was a machine gunner.  My parents are dead and we are most anxious to gather details about his death, campaigns, etc. The Army records company in Illinois advised us that his records apparently burned in a fire. 
His name and military address is as follows:
Pfc. Lee D. Lucas, Jr., Company C, 30th Infantry, 3rd Division, Fifth Army. His mail I.D. is 34,801,528. Thanks. Howard Lucas

Date: 6/29/03        REQUEST #1859
Name: Charles King Jr
E-mail: aceink@mindspring.com

Subject: 760th Tank Battalion

Comments: Charles King served 1944-1945 in Sicily & up to Rome . He was a tank commander with 760th tank battalion .
I would love to find any information on his unit and battles & campaigns the unit fought . Thank you , Charles King Jr 

Date: 06 /27 2003                    REQUEST #1858
Name: Mr. Brandon C. Traister
Address: 10 Denver Road
City, State, ZIP: Marlton, NJ 08053-3834
Telephone: 856-296-9256
Fax: 856-985-5354 (Fax)
E-mail: brandon.traister@us.army.mil
 
Subject: Interviewing War Veterans from the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia area

Comments: I am a 21-year-old college student majoring in Military History and I am currently a member of the New Jersey Army National Guard. I am interested in meeting with and interviewing War Veterans from the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia area. I am willing to travel to any of the states mentioned for the interview. The interview would take about one hour in length. The interview would be videotaped and later transcribed. All that I ask for is one hour of your time and I will finish the rest.

I am doing this project for a number of reasons. It is a school project, a personal project and my greatest interest. All my free time is spent with veterans. I am also active in coordinating veterans to speak at Libraries and Communities Centers in Pennsylvania.

When my project is completed I will send you copies of the interview and a copy will be submitted to the Library of Congress – Veterans History Project. If you are interested in participating please contact me as soon as possible.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,

Mr. Brandon C. Traister

Date: June 26, 2003                    REQUEST #1857
Name: Howard Simon
E-mail: SimonSezz@aol.com

Subject: 119th AAA GunBn.(Mobile) WW 2

Comments: I was in 119th from formation in 1943 to end of war in 1945.  Would like to hear from anyone, veteran or relative.

Date: 06 /26 2003                    REQUEST #1856
Name: George Ellis
Address: 1020 Wildwood Pk. Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Florence  Al.  35630
Telephone: 256 -764-5838
E-mail: gjenodfdc@aol.com

Subject:  D.S.C. To Lt. Henry C. Camp  Co G 15th Regt. 3 rd. I.D.

Comments:  Any one with info on Lt. Camp. K.I.A. Feb. 13th 1951. Recipient of D.S. C.  Silver Star ,  Bronze Star with V.  
I  am sending his photo to A.B.M.C. for the Korean War Honor Roll.   ...my name IS  George Ellis  serve in 780th Field Artillery,  51 and 52.

Date: 6/26/03                REQUEST #1855
Name: Carol Nelson (Besch)
Address: 5507 St Charles Loop NE
City, State, ZIP: Olympia
Telephone: 360-459-9331
E-mail: cbesch47@aol.com

Subject: Looking for Information

Comments:
Recently I received my Uncles IDPF file (Individual Deceased Personnel File).
He was KIA on 4/13/45 in Germany near Bamberg. Under cause of death is says SFW Lt side.
Someone had told me that GSW means gun shot wound and IDPF's have been know to use that abbreviation,
however I cannot find out what SFW means. Can anyone out there help me out.

I have a letter sent to my grandfather from the Chaplain who said he was guarding German prisoners when the German Air force flew over dropping anti-personnel bombs and one landed near him. I don't know if that would help.

Date: 6/26/03            REQUEST #1854
Name: William Blackenburg Kelley
E-mail: william.b.kelley@lmco.com

Subject: PFC William Blackenburg

Comments:
I am looking for anyone who knew PFC William Blackenburg who was Killed in Action September 23, 1943 while on patrol near Mount Casino.
PFC Blackenburg was a member of Company L, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division PFC Blackenburg was my uncle.

Date: 24 June 2003            REQUEST #1853
Name: Donald Roy
E-mail: roydt86@hotmail.com

Subject: RE: REQUEST #1827

Comments:
On 8 June 03 I received information in regards to my Uncle Robert Jacob who died in Italy in 1943.
My e-mails were deleted form my work computer and I do not have the names of the people that had sent me information
and was asking for my address.
If they reply again I will gladly send my address.
Thank You SFC Roy

Date: 22JUNE03                REQUEST #1852
Name: Brian Cole
Address: 1353 E. 500 S.
City, State, ZIP: Spanish Fork, UT 84660
E-mail: brian.cole@nebo.edu

Subject: Finding out info about Sgt Salvatore (WWII)

Comments: I am trying to find out information about Antonucci Salvatore from NYC.  he was in the 3rd ID in WWII he went into action as a sergeant replacement just after the invasion of Southern France.  He was wounded in action and was awarded the Silver Star.  I am trying to find anyone who could tell me anything about his war time service. Company, regt, stories etc.)  I am doing this for his daughter who is my neighbor.  Her father died about ten years after the end of the war and wants to pass on information about her father to her children.  I would appreciate any help. Thanks.

Date: June 22, 2003                REQUEST #1851
Name: Gregory Meeker
E-mail: meeker@usadatanet.net

Subject: Searching for 3ID who knew SPC Edward (Pete) Meeker

Comments: My dad was SPC Edward (Pete) Meeker, in Korea from 17 Nov 50-16 Aug 51. He was a signalman with 39th FA. Entered service Jamestown, NY 14 Jan 49. 25 Jan 49 ARR basic trng Camp Pickett VA. 7APR49 ARR Ft Monmouth Signal School Co"G". ARR 27 Jan 50 FA School Ft Benning with 41rst FA, transfered to 39th FA 13 Aug 50. DPT 30 Aug50 San Francisco aboard USS MANN, ARR Moji Harbor Japan 14 Sept 50. ARR 17 NOV 50 aboard USNS MARINE LYNX Wonson Harbor,NK. - Hamhung where his barracks burned. DPT 24 Dec for Puson aboard USS GEN RANDELL. I appreciate any help. Attached is a photo of him. I have quite a few photos of men he served with, if needed.
Thank You. Sincerely, Gregory Meeker

Date: June 21, 2003                REQUEST #1850
Name: Doretha Mc Coy Chambers
E-mail: aspireninspireu@aol.com

Subject: PFC Levi Mc Coy

Comments: I am trying to find out has much information about my father as possible. He died in a car accident in 1971 my mother was carrying my baby sister. Her birthday is in July and has a surprise to her I like to put a memento together for her. Any one that knew him any pictures, stories and info will be greatly appreciated. He served in Korea 1952-53 left from Fort Jackson, SC. Thank You, Doretha McCoy Chambers 

Date: 6-20-03                         REQUEST #1849
Name: Marvin Milton Risner
Address: 12641 Hwy 613
City, State, ZIP: Moss Point, Mississippi 39562-8423
Telephone: 1-228-475-1576

E-mail: garnett70@yahoo.com

Subject: location of John Ronald Squires

Comments: I served with this man during world war 2 in the 315th engineer aviation battalion
and would like to,,,,if at all possible...get in touch with him.

Date: June 20, 2003                    REQUEST #1848
Name: Gail McSorley
Address: 1700 Kendrick St., 2nd Fl.
City, State, ZIP: Philadelphia, PA 19152
E-mail: jgrocky1@hotmail.com

Subject: Leyte, Phillipines

Comments: I am trying to find out any information about my father Jerry Serkin, an Army PFC during WWII, maybe was a medic, in Leyte, Phillipines. I don't know division number or anything. His records were lost in the fire in the 1970's at the Army's St. Louis Records Division. He died in 1964 and I have been searching for more about what he did there and what division, etc. Any information at all would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Date: 19/06/03                        REQUEST #1847
Name: Suzanne Davies
Address: 3 Livale Court Bettws Newport Monmothshire
City, State, ZIP: UK
Telephone: 01633 852664
E-mail: smd.far@virgin.net

Subject: WW11

Comments: Hello, My father served in WW11 in the UK. His name was Mario Farino and he came from Paterson New Jersey, where he embarked and disembarked. He also had several brothers serving in the UK at the same time. He was in the motor pool in Goodrich Crescent and was stationed at Malpas in Newport. I can only assume he was in an infantry regt. He is now deceased and neither I or my brother who lives in New Jersey have any more history of which division he was in. My mother is also deceased so we have no one to ask. I think he was at the Battle of the Bulge any information would be gratefully received Thanks Suzanne

Date: 6-21-03                            REQUEST #1846
Name: Ann Kulonda
Address: 372 Thunder Circle
City, State, ZIP: Bensalem PA 19020
E-mail: akulonda@aol.com

Subject: 109th semi-mobile medic unit with the 3rd army

Comments:
My father was attached to this unit, which liberated Pilsen in Czechoslovakia, among other actions. 
I would like to know if there are any photos of this unit, and some more specific idea of what action they saw.
Thank you much!
Ann Kulonda
p.s.  I appreciate your respect for good grammar and punctuation!

Date: June 18th, 2003                    REQUEST #1845
Name: Skyler Johnston
Address: P.o. Box 495
City, State, ZIP: Alton, Mo 65606
Telephone: 417-778-1923
E-mail: skylerjohnston@hotmail.com

Subject: 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 that served with him. Thank you very much for your help.

Monday 06/16/2003             REQUEST #1844
Name: John L. Gatton, Jr.
E-Mail: johng@cardinsul.com

Location: 7108 Fegenbush Lane, Louisville, KY

Comments: I was Chief Quartermaster on LCI(l)96 which landed members of the 3rd Infantry Division at Licata, Sicily on
that D-Day. Surviving members of LCI Flotilla 4, have an annual reunion each year. There were 24 units in our Flotilla. numbers 83-96, 319-326, and 349-350. We were not Regular Navy we were Coast Guard. The Flotilla made the Salerno, Normandy and Okinawa Landings.
We lost four of our units, #85,#91,#92 & #93 at Normandy.
I'm kinda computer illiterate. I believe our Home Page is www.cardinal.

Date: June 16th  2003                REQUEST #1843
Name: PASCAL Michel - MITCHY
Address: 16 residence CHAMPAGNE ARDENNE
City, State, ZIP: 52200 LANGRES -  FRANCE
E-mail: Michelmitchy@aol.com

Subject: 10th Engineer combat battalion CO A

Comments:
I looking for information about 10th engineer combat battalion during WW2, I'm the secretary of the ROCK OF THE MARNE ASSOCIATION in FRANCE and I would like to write a report about this unit. With my group we also re enact 10th Engineer combat battalion CO A.
If you have stories, pics, information, please contact me....
I DONT FORGET THE SACRIFICE OF US SOLDIERS, THANKS SO MUCH FOR WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR FREEDOM DURING WW2 !!
MITCHY

Date: June 16, 2003                                REQUEST #1842
Removed by request.

Date: 15 Jun 2003                    REQUEST #1841
Name: Cordia Williamson
E-mail: chachab@bellsouth.net

Comments:  My dad was in the 3rd infantry in 1944-1948(?) 82nd airborne.
How can I get more info. about his time in the army?

Date: 12 Jun 2003                    REQUEST #1840
Name: Ray Hilgart
Address: 8211 Poplar Grove Dr
City, State, ZIP: Warrenton, VA  20187-4361
E-mail: rhilgart@infionline.net

Subject: Company I, 15th Infantry

Comments:
A close friend of the family was Sgt Lloyd C Tatroe.  He was WIA on 24 Sep 1944 in Southern France and DOW on 6 Oct 1944. In that he was a member of Company I, 15th Infantry, can anyone provide information as the location of his unit on 24 Sept 1944?? Thanks.

Date: 11 June 2003                    REQUEST #1839
Name: David H. Wolfskill
Address: 751 Canyon Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Redwood City, CA  94062-3023
Telephone: (650) 364-0253
FAX: (775) 305-2251
E-mail: genealogy@catwhisker.org

Subject: John M. Wolfskill, Company B 10th Engineer Combat Battalion WWII

Comments:
My father, John M. Wolfskill, served in the 10th Engineer Combat Battalion during WWII -- Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Sicily, Italy (wounded 10 Feb 1944), southern France, Rhineland, and central Europe.

He died 11 May 1965; I was 13 then, and my brother and sisters were younger.  They now have kids of their own, and I'm trying to find more information about his experiences so I may share that information with his descendants.  I have his discharge papers, as well as some correspondence from his time overseas (including the telegram informing his mother & sister that he had been "seriously wounded").  I am also in the process of trying to get any information I can from St. Louis, and regret that I didn't start this well before Dec 1973.
I will appreciate clues.
Thanks,
David
 

Date: 6-11-03                    REQUEST #1838
Name: Christofer Andersen
Address: 1916 E Osage  Orange Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Salt Lake City Ut.
Telephone: 801-424-1523
E-mail: cnkandersen@msn.com

Subject: Attempt to find info on  My Uncle  Pvt William Hart

Comments:
My Uncle Pvt. William F. Hart DOB 03-20-26  A.S.N. 39480106 Killed in Action 03-11-45 near the town of Bruchhausen Germany
The only Information that I have on his unit is  Co.L 310I.N.S.A.  RO.78      ??
He is from Washington State and was stationed at Fort Lewis before being sent over seas, and He was at the battle of the
Bridge of Raymogon. (Remagen?)
I would like to hear from anyone that knew him there and I would like to find out where he is buried  , I think it is somewhere in Belgium. 

Date: June 11, 2003                        REQUEST #1837
Name: Stu Richards
Address: 113 W. Market St.
City, State, ZIP: Orwigsburg, Pa. 17961
Telephone: 570-366-1165
E-mail: trooper@losch.net

Subject: Sgt. Harold Messerschmidt Medal Of Honor.

Comments:
Hello I am a writer working on a history of medal of honor holders here in Schuylkill County Pennsylvania. I am in search of any soldier or person who knew or may have served with Sgt.  Harold Messerschmidt. He was awarded the MOH  for actions on Sept. 17 1944 near Radden France.
Thank you,
Stu Richards

Date: June 10, 2003                        REQUEST #1836
Name: April Stankevitz
Address: 4058 Pacific Ave
City, State, ZIP: Tacoma, WA 98418
Telephone: 253-229-8920
E-mail: AprilStankevitz@aol.com

Subject: RE: Missing Solider

Comments: Hi, I am looking for anyone who remembers serving overseas, in Swhweinfurt, Germany with a young solider 18-23.  His name was James Serritella.  He was originally from the Illinois area.  I know that he was stationed in this are from around 1973-1974.  I have been looking for him for almost 30 years.  Anyone with any information please contact me.  Thank You for everything.

Date: 06/10/03                            REQUEST #1835
Name: William E. Battin
Address: 5490 Wagon Wheel Court
City, State, ZIP: Colo. Springs, CO 80915
Telephone: 719-597-2129
E-mail: battin4@juno.com

Subject: MIA PFC Harold  A Battin   WWII  Co. C, 30th Inf Regiment

Comments: PFC Battin MIA 15 March 1945 near Epping Uttwilerweg road.  (SERIAL NUMBER 37364691) Two French farmers claim body removed about 15 May,1946, with bodies of PFC's McEldownley & Stankowski. War Department reports have no record and check of St. Avold cemetery by me shows him MIA.  Checks of 30th Inf History books, name not listed, all records from Army say 30th Inf Co. C. Is it Possible some one may remember him? that really knew him. My family would be grateful for any info. Thank you :   William E Battin

Date: June 10,2003                    REQUEST #1834
Name: Lew Murray
Address: 4010 Circle View Drive
City, State, ZIP: Williamsburg, MI  49690
Telephone: 231-938-2315
E-mail: lmurray@mexp.com

Subject: 12th Army Group/Herb Murray

Comments:
My father, Lt. Herbert Murray served in the MP with the 12th Army Group. One of his documents mentions "special troops". 
I believed they were somehow attached to headquarters. He spoke a lot of Belgium and Luxembourg and the Battle of the Bulge.

Was looking for more information on what his role in Europe may have been or if anyone may have known him. I can't find much on the MP role with the 12th Army group.  Any insight there would also be appreciated.

Thank you for your help and thank you to all of our veterans who sacrificed so much for our comforts today.  LPM

06/09/2003                      REQUEST #1834
Name: Anna Vasquez
E-Mail: selfexpression86@yahoo.com
Location: Bakersfield

Comments: looking for SPC RODRIGUEZ, JOSE. I Haven't heard from him. If he is reading this I would like to let him know that the Vasquez family is very proud of him and to hurry back home. love you and GOD BLESS!

Date:  June 8, 2003            REQUEST #1833
Name: Sheila Brumfield
E-mail: sheilabrumfield@sbcglobal.net

Subject: 663 Ordnance Company

Comments: I am looking for any one who was at 663rd Ordnance Company at Ledward Barracks when Mark Neuse was the Captain.

Date: 6-9-2003                    REQUEST #1832
Name: LaDonna
E-mail: mooreleus@yahoo.com

Subject: David Bartlett

Comments: I'm trying to find anybody who might know David Bartlett.  All the information I have is he was stationed at Nellingen Barracks, Nellingen, West Germany somewhere between 1970 and 1973. 

Date: June 8, 2003        REQUEST #1831
Name: Sue?
E-mail: mwsue451@yahoo.com

Subject: List of Troops at Ft. Knox in 1945

Comments:  HI, I AM LOOKING FOR A SOLDIER THAT WAS STATIONED AT FORT KNOX KENTUCKY IN MAY 1945. HE WAS DUE TO SHIP OUT WHEN NEWS OF THE END OF THE WAR CAME. I DON'T KNOW HIS UNIT, OR ID #, WHERE CAN I FIND A LIST OF THE TROOPS DURING THAT TIME? MY E-MAIL ADDRESS IS mwsue451@yahoo.com thanks

Date: June 8, 2003        REQUEST #1830
Name: Karol Smith
E-mail: mwsue451@yahoo.com

Subject: Edward H. Smith

Comments:
Hi, I'm looking for information from someone who knew my Dad. I don't have any information except that he was stationed
at Fort Knox Kentucky in May-June, 1945.  He was getting ready to ship out when the news came that the war was over.
His name is Edward H. Smith. 

I'd like to surprise him for Father's day with someone that might remember him. He was in a Army ground troop, don't know which one.
Also, to contact anyone that took basic training in the WAC Unit in Anniston, ALA. in 1964-65.  Thanks so much

Date: June 7, 2003                REQUEST #1829
Name: R. Freber

E-mail: hurotten@hotmail.com

Subject: Charles S. Ferber, 3rd WWII vet

Comments: Mr. Ferber is a WWII veteran of the 3rd Infantry serving from landings in N. Africa thru Italian Campaigns to end of war in Germany. I would like to know which regiment & company he fought with so I can trace the history of his footsteps. I will be extremely grateful for any info & references that you can/will provide. Thank you. Sincerely, R.F.

Date: June 6, 03            REQUEST #1828
Name: j.searcy
E-mail: lilbit46@yahoo.com

Subject: 313th infantry co h 79th division us army

Comments:
looking for any info regarding this unit. my dad served at rhineland, northern france and normandy campaigns
thanks j

Date: June 6, 2003        REQUEST #1827
Name: Donald Roy
E-mail: roy@1sfbn10sfg.stuttgart.army.mil

Subject: Robert Jacob

Comments:
I am trying to do research on my uncle Robert T. Jacob.
He shot on 25 Nov 43 at Pietro Vairano Italy. I do not have a copy of his paperwork but I do know his serial number.
He was Infantry this is all the information that I have. Any help will be appreciated.
Thank You SFC Roy

Date: 5 June 2003                        REQUEST #1826
Name: Bryon Cleaton
Address: Cmr 475 Box 544
City, State, ZIP: APO AE 09036
E-mail: cleaton_bryon@hotmail.com

Subject: DTOC , 123rd Sig BN, RATTRiggers

Comments:
Lost contact with old team members. I am looking for Randy Secrest  or a Daniel Varnes that was stationed at 123rd Sig BN at Hindenburg Kaserne Wurzburg Germany between 1985-1991. Try to contact for a possible reunion. Also anybody that was stationed there and want to contact me feel free to do so.
Rock of the Marne
Bryon CLeaton

Date: 6-4-03                            REQUEST #1825
Name:  Doris Ward Cooper
E-mail: lncooper@msn.com

Subject: Full band score for The Dogface Soldier

Comments: Hello. My father served during WW II, and I would like to find the full band score for The Dogface Soldier.
Do you have any idea where I can locate this sheet music? Thank you for your help,

Date: 6-2-03                            REQUEST #1824
Name:  R.Bud
E-mail: rbud7@aol.com

Subject: 3/64th Armored Division, Schwinefurt Germany

Comments: I AM TRYING TO FIND MY CLOSE FRIENDS THAT WERE STATIONED IN THE 3/64 ARMORED
HHQ BOM FROM 77/79 WITH 1ST G MOUNTS . AND CPT JAMES HESS.

Date: 6-2-03                            REQUEST #1823
Name: Robert A Stefanowicz
E-mail: stefa81@attglobal.net

Subject: Norman Mohar Memoir ... Bad Kissingen

Comments: I am trying to reach veteran's who were in the 30th Infantry Regiment when it passed through the Bavarian town of Bad Kissingen during the 6 - 8 April 1945 period. As I understand the history, in specific, it was the 2nd and 3rd battalion that swept into the small city and accepted the surrender without a shot being fired. I wonder if the Norman Mohar memoir recalls these events? Unfortunately, the on line version ends as the division enters Germany. Are you in contact with him so I may ask and are you in contact with any other veterans from that period who could help with first hand accounts or photos?
Hope to hear from you ...

Date: 6-2-03                            REQUEST #1822
Name: STEVIE   A DAVIS
Address: 620WHITNEY CHASE
E-mail: RBUD7@AOL.COM

Subject: LOOKING FOR FREINDS

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYBODY THAT WAS IN THE 3/63ARMORED DIVISION HHQ  FROM 77-78 WHEN CPT JAMES HESS AND 1ST G MOUNTS WHERE THERE.OR SSGT JHON RANSOM.OR SSGT OTIS GRANT.

Date: 6/2/03                        REQUEST #1821
Name: PE Reynolds
Address: 908 460th Street
City, State, ZIP: Ledyard Ia.
Telephone: 515 272 4565
E-mail: reynolds@iowatelecom.net

Subject: Albert Paulson Co.I  30th Inft. 3rd Inft. Division

Comments:
This man was KIA 9/12/44 some where in France. Would like to know where his outfit was at the time. I hope to go to France and would like to visit the area. He was drafted out of school after completing his junior year and wounded in Italy, according to his sister.                                                                                             Thank you PE Reynolds