Date: 31 March 2004                    REQUEST #2358
Name: Randy G. Church
Address: 1726 Ranch Road
City, State, ZIP: Clayton, NC 27520
Telephone: 919-550-6708
E-mail: randyg_4644@earthlink.net

Subject: Alvin Grady Baker

Comments: Alvin Grady Baker was my uncle. He passed away in May of last year. He served in the 3d ID during WWII. He received the Bronze Star W/V and the Purple Heart. I would be interested to hear from anyone who knew him, served with him, or has stories about him. He was my hero.

Date: 31 Mar 04                REQUEST #2357
Name: Pat Damron
Address: 10315 Cortez Rd W. Lot 15-2
City, State, ZIP: Bradenton, Fl, 34210
Telephone: (941)792-2081
E-mail: dragon50140@aol.com

Subject: John Patrick Damron

Comments: I am looking for Information about my Grandfather who served in B co. 7th Infantry 3rd Infantry Division. His name is John Patrick Damron but goes by Pat I believe he was an NCO. He was with B co. through the entire war then after a years break in service re-upped and was the First Sergeant of A co 7th Infantry at Ft Devon

 

Date: March 30, 2004                REQUEST #2356
Name: Shawn Smith
Address: 3163 Middle Patton Park Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Martinsville, IN 46151
Telephone: 765-342-4467
FAX: 765-349-2389
E-mail: richardsgirl0703@hotmail.com

Subject: 3rd Division, 7th Infantry WWII photos & information

Comments: My grandfather Donald V. Smith served in WWII and was from Indianapolis Indiana. My grandmother Sofia Stanzione married him October 4, 1945 in Italy and she is fixing to print a book that she is writing about her experiences with WWII. She was a Italian interpreter for the American Army. She would love it if someone who knew my grandfather could contact her or possibly send some photos. Feel free to contact her or I. Her phone number is 765-342-4232 and mine is above. Do you possibly have a group photo of that Army division. God Bless, Shawn

Webmaster's Note: Pfc. Donald V. Smith is listed as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII".

Date: March 29, 2004                        REQUEST #2355
Name: Tommy Wilson
Address: P.O. Box 580
City, State, ZIP: Alma, Arkansas 72921
Telephone: ( 479) 632-3590
FAX: ( 479 ) 632-2331
E-mail: tom_wilson201@yahoo.com

Subject: Locate Father-in-laws' friend., Robert Fulgado (name spell correction)

Comments: Attempting to locate Robert Fulgado who served with 3rd ID Company C 3rd Med. Bn. 1943-1945 for my Father-in-law, Grover C.
Carney Jr., Robert was from New Mexico, Grover was from Rudy Arkansas.
In previous attempts I used the spelling Fargotta.

Date: March 29, 2004                REQUEST #2354
Name: Dan B. Moore
E-mail: minterhome@aol.com

Subject: 38th Infantry Regiment in the 2nd Battle of the Marne 1918

Comments: I am looking for photos and soldier's accounts of their service in the 2nd Battle of the Marne , July 15, 1918.

Date: March 28,2004                REQUEST #2353
Name: Tommy Wilson
Address: P.O. Box 580
City, State, ZIP: Alma, AR 72921
Telephone: ( 479 ) 632-3590
FAX: ( 479 ) 632-2331
E-mail: tom_wilson201@yahoo.com

Subject: Locate My Father-in-laws' friend

Comments:
Trying to locate Robert "Bob" Fagotta ( spelling may not be correct.) Served with T-5 Grover Carney Jr. of Rudy, Arkansas in 3rd ID, Company C,3rd Med. Batt. 1943-1945. Last known residence New Mexico.

Date: 3-27-04                            REQUEST #2352
Name: Bill Cunningham
Address: 7011 Pescado Cr.
City, State, ZIP: Rancho Murieta, CA 95683
Telephone: 916) 354-2727
E-mail: billc@murieta.net

Subject: Sgt. George Carr

Comments: Would like to make contact with George. He was a master Sgt. in Headquarters Co.

Date: 03/27/2004                     REQUEST #2351
Name: Edward Smith
E-Mail: dollyed@webtv.net
 Location: Hauppauge Long Island NY
Comments:
Haven't signed in since 09/02 Still looking for my buddies From Colmar to Salzburg to Witzenhausen to Eschwege. Hoping to get to the Reunion.Give a yell ROTM Ed

Date: 3/27/2004                REQUEST #2350
Name: THIERRY JUIF
E-mail: juif.thierry@free.fr

Subject: Battle patrols 7th Infantry Regiment

Comments: Hello,
I am looking for information about the "battle patrols" created into each company of the 7th infantry regiment.

It seems that the battle patrols soldiers wore a distinctive painted badge at the rear of their steel helmets.

These distinctive badges were playing cards symbols (heart...).

Do know something about that ? I am searching information about the previous history of this practice.

I would be very grateful if you can help me.

Regards

Date: 3/25/04                                REQUEST #2349
Name: Robert Finn
Address: 16 Francis St
City, State, ZIP: Annapolis, MD 21401
Telephone: 866-793-1577, ext 13
FAX: 410-216-7928
E-mail: rfinn@mdva.state.md.us

Subject: Information on PVT Ronder Baldwin,

Comments:
Good morning, My name is Bob Finn, Assistant Secretary for the MD Department of Veterans Affairs. I've recently retired from the military with over 35 years of service and was with the 173d ABN Bde in Vietnam. The niece of PVT Baldwin, Denise Cherry (email: denise@chesapeake.net), recently emailed me asking if I could help her find out any information about her uncle, Ronder Baldwin, who was KIA with the 15 Regiment on 10 Aug 1943. I've provided her information from the American Cemetery Monuments Commission, but still doesn't know of the circumstances surrounding his death. Could you possibly put Denise in touch with members of the 15th Regiment who could find Baldwin's unit sand hopefully someone may be able to help her find out more about PVT Baldwin.
I've worked with the 76th Div to assist a co-worker find out her father who died during WWII and she is very appreciative of the 76th Division for filling in the lost pages of her father.

Date: 03/25/04                    REQUEST #2348
Name: David L Dearinger
Address: HC 79 Box 73
City, State, ZIP: Hugo, Oklahoma
Telephone: 580-326-6225
E-mail: david@1starnet.com

Subject: Hindenburg Kaserne

Comments: I am looking for pictures of Hindenburg Kaserne - Wurzburg. I was stationed there with the 123rd Signal Bn. in the early 70s. I would be interested in pictures and correspondence with anyone from that unit.

Date: March 25th 2004                REQUEST #2347
Name: Anne-Marie Keustermans-De Staelen
Address: Fortuinstraat 15
City, State, ZIP: Ekeren, Belgium, 2180
E-mail: keustermans.l@pg.com

Subject: Person search

Comments:
I would like to find the logistic company which was stationed near Antwerp (Hoogboom) from approx. Oct. 1944 till approx. May 1945. I posses one picture of an American truck no. 555385 with one of the men on the steering wheel with my then 10 year old elder sister on his lap.

Is it possible to find that company of soldiers with the help of the truck number. If yes, was there a James Fox amongst them?
With many thanks for any kind of help.
Kind regards,
A.M. De Staelen

Date: 3-23-2004                        REQUEST #2346
Name: James J. Mangan
Address: 5820 N. Church Ave #446
City, State, ZIP: Tampa, Florida, 33614
Telephone: 813-8854320
E-mail: Jmangan@tampabay.rr.com

Subject: History of the 3rd division in WW2

Comments: What is the cost of the book?

Webmaster's note: Price: $59.95 plus $4.00 S&H from:
 The Battery Press
P.O. Box 198885
Nashville, TN 37219
Phone/Fax:615-298-1401
email: batterybks@aol.com

http://www.batterypress.com/
for descriptions of Battery Press Books

Date: March 23, 2004                    REQUEST #2345
Name: Frona Lawrence
Address: P.O. Box 1722
City, State, ZIP: Hollister, Mo. 65673
E-mail: ffl23@centurytel.net

Subject: PVT Floyd Daugherty

Comments:
Trying to find any info on my Uncle who served April/1943 to January/1944. Would like to find someone who knew him, and or, served with him.
He was KIA January 25,1944, location of death states Sicily-Rome. He was from Scott County, TN.
30th infantry
3rd division
B Company
He was buried at American Cemetery and Memorial, Nettuno (Anzio), Italy. Any info will be appreciated.

Date: March 23, 2004        REQUEST #2344
Name: Judy Wood
Address: 310 1/2 West Clark Street
City, State, ZIP: Champaign, IL 61820
E-mail: jawood@soltec.net

Subject: Tank Sleds at Anzio

Comments: I am seeking information on the tank sleds used at Anzio. I am writing my graduate thesis at the University of Illinois on the battle of Anzio and am interested in finding more information about the sleds. I found a photo on this website and in the History of the 3rd Division by Taggart, but I would like to find more information. I appreciate your help! Thank you.

Date: 3/22/04                            REQUEST #2343
Name: Lori Barney
City, State, ZIP: Pittsburgh, PA
E-mail: loriabarney@earthlink.net

Subject: WWII, Island of Leyte, 1944

Comments:
I would like to help my father find his "fox hole buddy" from WWII, from the Island of Leyte. My father, Joe, knew his buddy as "Esquiro". Dad remembers Esquiro as carrying his rope with him to practice lassoing. Esquiro also saved the two of them when he awoke to find my sleep-deprived father had dozed off while counting with a pin-released grenade in his hand. Esquiro was quick enough to grab the grenade and throw it, saving both their lives.
My father was with "Company C", 7th Infantry. Please e-mail me with any info.

Date: 21 March 2004                    REQUEST #2342
Name: Bill Hamilton
E-mail: WHami15485@aol.com

Subject: PFC Albert F Hamilton

Comments:
Looking for information regarding war history of my father, Albert F Hamilton, he was a canoneer with the 17th field artillery. He was captured on 14 Feb. 1943 at the Kasserine Pass, in Tunisia by German Forces. He subsequently ended up in Stalags 7A & 3B before being released. He was debriefed in camp Lucky Strike before being returned home to New Jersey (Fort Dix) at the end of the war. All of his military records were lost in the fire. He spoke very little of his war time experiences which I believe were very painful. He passed away in 1980.
Any information would be appreciated.

Date: 3/21/2004                                        REQUEST #2341
Name: THIERRY JUIF
City, State, ZIP: Strasbourg, France, 67000
E-mail: juif.thierry@free.fr

Subject: History of the 15th Infantry Regiment

Comments: Hello,
I an searching the reference book "The History of the 15th Infantry Regiment" and all information about the assault of LURE at September 16/1944.
Please email me where I could find this book (original or copy)
I thank you.
God bless the "Marne men"

Date: March 20, 2004                REQUEST #2340
Name: Tom Brown
E-mail: tommyrun@zoominternet.net

Subject: Records of Herbert Grant Brown, WW2

Comments:
I am a nephew of the above and I am working on our family history. My uncle served with Patton and was in the battle of the bulge, but I know little more about when, where, etc. He died in 1987. I would love to find any information I can on my favorite uncle. Unfortunately, I was young when he returned from the war and did not know enough to get information from him at that time. Can you help me find any records the Third Army might have on him? Thank you very much.

Date: 20 March 2004                            REQUEST #2339
Name: Jackie Knott
City, State, ZIP: Euless, Texas
E-mail: thouoaks@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Stalag 7B

Comments: My uncle, Gust A. Thompson, from Selz, North Dakota, PVT 508th, was a POW from August, 1944 through the end of the war. Gust was assigned to a different outfit after D-Day and was captured near Mortrain, France.
Gust told me they woke one morning to find the prison camp abandoned. They simply walked out (the ones that could). He came across an older Nazi who
threw his hands up and surrendered his pistol. Gust took the pistol and his prisoner (ironic) and started walking. In a few hours they stumbled upon
Allied troops.
Conditions in Stalag 7B must have been brutal. My uncle usually weighed  about 160lbs. He weighed 85lbs when he was shipped home.
Anyone who knew my uncle please contact me. My uncle lost his discharge papers in a home fire and his military record in the St. Louis fire.
We are compiling his service record from other documents, including statements by soldiers that knew him. Thanks.

Date: 20 MARCH, 2004                        REQUEST #2338
Name: Perry F Harker
Address: 20035 east 950north
City, State, ZIP: Hope, Indiana 47246
Telephone: 812 546-4819
E-mail: harkers@bcremc.net

Subject: Paul Taylor WW2

Comments: Drove ambulance from Normandy until turned in at the end of war. Attached to many different units. Perry Harker the ambulance was one of two from his unit the was good enough to go to Korea....

Date: 20 March 2004                            REQUEST #2337
Name: Ford Kinsley
Address: 4 Marine Drive
City, State, ZIP: Harlingen, Tx 78550
E-mail: fkinsley@usa.net

Subject: John Kinsley

Comments:
I am looking for any information or anyone that knew my uncle John Kinsley. The only info I have on him is that he was supposedly in Company D, 15th Regiment, 3d Division, 5th Army and was killed in Italy. The military address may be incomplete.
Any help anyone can provide will be much appreciated.
Semper Fidelis,
Ford H. Kinsley, Jr.
Sergeant Major, U. S. Marine Corps (Retired)

Webmaster's Note: Pfc. John Kinsley (KIA) is listed as a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII".

Date: 3/19/04                                REQUEST #2336
Name: Ray Martineau
Address: 387 Boynton Street
City, State, ZIP: Bedford, NH 03110
E-mail: XPUNM@AOL.COM

Subject: Looking for friends drom my time in 3rd Inf Div, in Bamberg 1957 to 1958

Comments:
I was in the 10th Inf Div 1955 to Jul 1957 when they went Pentomic, then I got transferred to Hq & Hq Co, 2d Bat Grp, 15th Inf Div in Bamberg, this is before the rest of the 3rd Inf came over from Ft Benning in 1958
Looking for Frank Messer, J D Lane, Jesus Quesada, Leroy Cain, these guys all came from Tank co 85th inf regt, my Plt Sgt SFC Able has since passed away, any info send me an e-mail

Date: March 19 2004                        REQUEST #2335
Name: Patrick Pearce
Address: Via G. Leopardi
City, State, ZIP: Migliarino PI 56019
Telephone: 39 0502203552
FAX: 39 050 2203 556
E-mail: patrick.pearce@cae.com

Subject: Jimmy from Serchio river area close to Pisa Italy

Comments: My Italian Landlady (a very sweet woman) once knew a man who was in Ponte Serchio/ Migliarino just north of Pisa Italy in 1944. This guy was from Alabama she thinks, he was part of an MP post here. She is Ottorina and as a little girl 9 years old or so was sort of a mascot to the MP's, She said the last she heard of him was he had to go some where then he would contact her but never did. She has wondered about him ever since, I will send a picture she has of them together back then if possible.

Date: March 19, 2004                        REQUEST #2334
Name: Glenda Louise
City, State, ZIP: Louisiana
Telephone: 1-337-855-4657
E-mail: topsytwinoaks@bellsouth.net

Subject: Maurice A. Smith

Comments: 
Please help me find my father, Maurice A. Smith. He was at Ft. Benning, Ga. in 1950 with the 30th Inf. Regiment. He was stationed at Ft. Sill, Okla. at the time (Dec.1948) I was born in Georgia . Divorce papers was sent to Ft. Benning at the 30th Inf. Regiment in May 1950.  Maurice was tall, blond and from LaGrange, Ga. If you have any information that could help. He should be in his mid 70's. I am sure someone out there knows Maurice. Please contact me at 337-855-4657 Thank you for all the help you can give.

Date: March 18th 2004                        REQUEST #2333
Name: Joseph Heisl
Address: 2049-F Pine Ridge Court
City, State, ZIP: Grafton, WI 53024
E-mail: 32nd@sbcglobal.net

Subject: 985th F.A. 5th Army

Comments: Fought in the Italian Campaign WW2...Interested in an exchange of information GI JOE

Date: March 16, 2004                            REQUEST #2332
Name: Mark Giddens
Address: 178-50 Blvd
City, State, ZIP: Jamaica, NY 11434-1467
Telephone: (718) 990-0348
E-mail: mgiddens@veterans.state.ny.us

Subject: HHC 3rd ID DISCOM 85-87

Comments: Looking for anyone who served in HHC DISCOM 85-87. Especially the SPO and Commo Shops. Additionally, any 96Bravo from one of the subordinate battalions of DISCOM.

Date: March 16, 2004                        REQUEST #2331
Name: James J. Mangan
E-mail: jmangan@Tampabay.rr.com

Subject: "Volens Et Potens"

Comments:A sergeant at the headquarters sent me a pin which stated, "Volens Et Potens". Can you tell me what it means? I was in "G" Company, 7th Infantry Regiment at Anzio. Is there a roster for us at that time? We landed 1-22-1944 and I got wounded 2-28-1944.

Date: 15th March. 2004                REQUEST #2330
Name: John Webb.
Address: 41,Lewis St. Riverside. Cardiff. S. Wales. UK.
Telephone: 01292 309941.
E-mail: wayne.is@ntlworld.com

Subject: Earl Reede black American soldier in UK 1944.

Comments: I am trying to trace Earl Reede an African American soldier based/billeted in Treforest, Pontypridd Glamorgan.South Wales.UK in 1944 between May and December. He left for France in Dec 1944.I understand that there were over 500 black American soldiers in the Treforest area at the time. I have been able to establish that the 89th Quartermaster Battalion [Mobile] T C,were operating in the area also Black troops were working on American locomotives stored nearby. But to date I am not able to identify any other units. If someone was in Treforest at the relevant time information would be appreciated. John Webb.

Date: March 15, 2004                        REQUEST #2329
Name: Richard Luppino
Address: 128 Norfolk Rd
City, State, ZIP: Millis, MA 02054
Telephone: 508-376-5732
E-mail: richluppino@comcast.net

Subject: Cpl. Stanley Stanco

Comments: Hello,
I'm trying to track down as much information as possible regarding my late Grandfather's military service. I've come across this web page and was hoping that maybe someone could reply with any additional links or historical information regarding my Grandfather's units. I don't have much hope of getting any specific information, as much of his military records have been destroyed in the fire. However, here is some information I do have:

Corporal Stanley Stanco (born with the last name Stankevich)
DOB 5/8/1891
DOD 9/14/1966
First enlistment, 3 years - 3rd Division Company M 15th Infantry
Second enlistment 1 year (?) 3rd Division Company K 4th Infantry
A.E.F. 4/6/18 - 1/19/19
Battles - Belleau Woods - Chatieu Thierry
Wounded in action, Finger amputated by gunshot and gassed
20% disabled at discharge - S.0. 160m HQ Camp Lee, VA 6/9/19
Thanks. Rich Luppino

Date: 03.15.2004                                REQUEST #2328
Name: Donald Murphy
Address: 110 W. Farrall
City, State, ZIP: Shawnee, Ok. 74801
Telephone: 405-273-1386
E-mail: Dartman001@aol.com

Subject: Find Friends

Comments: I'm looking for friends that were in the 3rd S & T Emery bks POL yard. Where did they all go.

Date: March,14,2004            REQUEST #2327
Name: Lisa McGee
E-mail: sodadance@aol.com

Subject: My Brother, Anthony McGee

Comments: Hello, I'm trying to find out if My brother Anthony McGee is still alive. He is currently in Iraq serving his time in the Army. If you can help it is much appreciated.

Webmaster's note: Procedure for Locating Active Duty Soldiers

Mail the request with a check or money order in the amount of $3.50 per name and include the name, social security number, date of birth and reason you are requesting duty address.

There is no telephone service for World Wide Locator request and all requests must be made in writing.

Date: March 14, 2004                        REQUEST #2326
Name: Francis VEROVE
City, State, ZIP: Dambenoit les Colombe, France
E-mail: francis.verove@wanadoo.fr

Subject: Events of Sept. 15, 1944 in Southern France

Comments: The 09/14/1944, US 7th Infantry Regiment, Third Division entered our village in the east of France. They were coming from south France and going to Belfort, Alsace and Germany. The 09/15/1944 five American soldiers dead in our village. Our municipality officers would like to commemorate this event with a memorial for the 60th anniversary on September 19, 2004. We are looking for information about the units which were here in September 1944 and the names of these five people. Could you please help us ?

The name of my village is Dambenoit . It is near Citers ( 2.5 m ) and Quers( 4m)and Amblans ( 5m). Two people of our village who are now more than 80 years old, remember that the 15 September 1944, five American soldiers were killed after bombing . One of them found a damaged can he kept and showed us. We are making some research about this event.
It seems that is the 7th Infantry Regiment who fought in Dambenoit.
We have the name too of American soldiers dead at this périod, but no where I give you the name of this soldiers :
09/14/1944 Joseph S Ancavage 2ndLt
09/15/1944 Arthur J Blackwood 2ndLt
09/15/1944 Ralph V Debo Pfc
09/15/1944 James H Goldsmith Pvt
09/15/1944 Noah B Hall pfc
09/14/1944 Angelo C Nalbone Pvt
09/14/1944 Stanley K Olson Pvt
09/14/1944 Robert W Stump Pfc
09/14/1944 Franck Strhele 2ndLt
09/15/1944 William B Thomson Pfc
09/14/1944 Morris L Trotter Pfc
09/15/1944 Ernest Valeri Sgt

Three soldiers of the 15th regiment dead in our country :

09/14/1944 Rafad Calva S/Sgt
09/14/1944 William Kordon Pvt
09/14/1944 Willard B Matchett S/Sgt

Please, is it possible to find on internet the 3rd Infantry Division history and, if not, how is it possible to find the pages 242/243
Thank you very much
Regards
Francis VEROVE

Webmaster's Note: From what I can find out, the 7th, 15th and 30th Infantry Regiments were in battle at Vy-le rd Infantrys-Lure, Citers, Quers, Amblans, Genevreuille, Lievans, Les Patey, Mollans, La Grange du Veau etc. This history is noted in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division, in WWII" on pages 240-242. The book can be purchased from Battery Press http://www.batterypress.com/
or amazon.com

Date: March 13, 2004                        REQUEST #2325
Name: Kurt Hilden
City, State, ZIP: San Francisco, CA 94131
Telephone: 415-821-3330
E-mail: philoshilden@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Military Police 677, 79th Infantry Division

Comments: I am interested in speaking or writing with anyone who may have served with my late father, George H. Hilden.
Service areas: NAPLES-FOGGIA,ROME-ARNO, SOUTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND, CENTRAL EUROPE

Date: March 13, 2004                        REQUEST #2324
Name: Desiree Jones
E-mail: PAULANDDESIREE@hotmail.com

Subject: Paul Mitchell

Comments: I want to find out where he is going. I know that he will be arriving in Georgia around the last part of April. I want to be able to contact him sort as a surprise. I haven't seen him in a long time, but I remember him telling me he was very interested in the Army. I miss him and I would like to know if he is okay, where he will be so I can write to him or get a hold of him and if he is in good hands. I care about him deeply and I want the best for him and make sure he will be happy or learn a lot from you guys. Please help me.

Date: March 13,2004                REQUEST #2323
Name: John Rauh
Address: 456 Orchard Dr.
City, State, ZIP: Kenmore, NY 14223
Telephone: 716-874-0761
E-mail: Jsrauh@adelphia.net

Subject: WWII BATTERY C 10TH ARTILLERY

Comments: MY DAD IS LOOKING FOR ANY OF HIS BUDDIES FROM WW11 BATTERY C 10TH FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION 3RD.INFANTRY DIVISION

Date: March 12 ,2004                REQUEST #2322
Name: Phillip S. Molina
Address: 1723 Gabriella Drive
City, State, ZIP: Oxnard, Ca. 93030
Telephone: 805-988-6029
E-mail: psmolina@juno.com

Subject: Friends and fellow soldiers

Comments: My father, Ralph P. Molina died 3/10/04. He was in the 3rd Infantry Division from Casablanca all the way through to the Rhineland. His honorable discharge identified his last military rank was as a technician sergeant. He recalled Audie Murphy to his sons as well as Anzio, muddy Italy, and other places. He recalled to us the North Africa campaigns and the division's bout with jaundice. He explained what his "BAR" meant, and his first attempt to shoot down a fighter plane with his Thompson, which landed him on his back. He received a Bronze Star but always said that the fellows he served with all deserved Silver Stars and Medals of Honor for the fight they took to the enemy.

He also recalled much later in the War, being ordered to drop weapons so the infantry could hand carry gasoline to Patton's tanks when Patton pushed the tanks further than his fuel supplies would last. He recalls that once filled the tanks beat a fast retreat leaving the mostly unarmed infantry to fend for themselves. War is Hell, and sometimes it came from unexpected sources.

My father lived the rest of his life honorably and with the distinction in raising four sons and two daughters and six grandchildren. If anyone has personal knowledge or pictures of my father in the 3rd Infantry Division I would appreciate hearing from you. For those of us who benefited from the freedoms earned by the sacrifices of all those who served in the 3rd Infantry Division during the Second World War, God Bless each of you and our greatest admiration and thanks.

Webmaster's note: Ralph P. Molina was a member of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division.

Date: March 11, 2004                        REQUEST #2321
Name: James D. Hall
Address: 2121 Santa Cruz Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Santa Clara, CA 96051
Telephone: 408-243-0528
E-mail: jandghall@comcast.net

Subject: 601st Tank Destroyers Battalion, CO B

Comments: I am trying to find any information about the 601st tank destroyers battalion, co B. My dad, Robert Hall, was in this outfit during World war ll. I would like to find out where and when they landed in Europe and what their route was through Europe. My dad was born and raised in Mississippi. He passed away in 1984. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Webmaster's note: These are photos of the 601st TD Bn Co. B, taken from the 2004 Society of the 3rd Infantry Division Calendar available at http://www.cafeshops.com/support3id/80944  and the photo page of this website at http://www.warfoto.com/3rdsocietyphotos.htm ..
The Story and roster of the 601st can be found in the Book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII".

Click on this photo for larger view   ^                      This is Dec.2004 page of 3ID Calendar    

Date: 03/11/2004                        REQUEST #2320
Name: Rodney Long
Address: 120 West Ridge Rd
City, State, ZIP: Palmyra, PA
E-mail: milalon@msn.com

Subject: 338th Inf Reg HDQ co.

Comments: Looking for information on a William Eshleman killed in Italy in May of 1944.

Date: 3/11/2004                                REQUEST #2319
Name: J.D. Strand
E-mail: jdstrand1@yahoo.com

Subject: 3rd Division info, Donald A. Strand

Comments:
Looking for information on my Dad, Donald A. Strand, who served with the 3rd Division during WW II. Thanks, J.D. Strand

Webmaster's Note: T/4 Donald A. Strand is listed as a member of the 3rd Infantry Division Artillery in the Book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII".

Date: 10 March 2004                        REQUEST #2318
Name: Joseph W. Wilbanks
Address: 1178 William H Wilson, A Co. Bldg. 641
City, State, ZIP: Ft. Stewart, GA 31314
Telephone: (912) 767 1298
E-mail: joseph.w.wilbanks@us.army.mil

Subject: Research Question

Comments: I am trying to find out the Sergeant Major's name serving in 1965 at Ft. Stewart, GA for the 3rd Infantry Division. If you have this information, please email me. If you can recommend sites to search, please forward those as well. Thank you very much.

Date: March 10, 04                REQUEST #2317
Name: Ray Martineau
Address: 387 Boynton Street
City, State, ZIP: Bedford, NH 03110
E-mail: XPUNM@AOL.COM

Subject: Looking for guys from 15th Inf Regt, in Bamberg 1957 to 1958

Comments: I was in the 85th Inf Regt in Bamberg 1955 to 1957 then the unit went Pentomic & I ended up in Hq & Hq Co, 15th Inf, 2d Bat Grp, 3rd Inf Div, so far I located my CO at a 10th Inf Div, my 1st Sgt has passed away, but would sure like to hear from guys from Assault Gun Platoon, & recon Platoon

Date: MARCH 9, 2004                    REQUEST #2316
Name: Oliver D. Leach Jr
Address: 1820 Larkhill Ln
City, State, ZIP: Richmond, VA 23235
Telephone: 804-560-6948
E-mail: dtleach@comcast.net

Subject: Co. A, 7th Inf. Regt, 3rd Inf Div.

Comments: I am looking for other survivors from my unit that I may have served with. I was in Sicily and Naples before I went to Anzio. I was in Anzio and trained in the Pines for the breakout. I was in Naples and Pompei after I was hit during the breakout. I landed at Cavalaire-St Tropei in Southern France. I was with Co A until I was hit in the Vosges Mountains in France in November of 44. Any help is greatly appreciated. I am also looking for the Italian man (I gave him a shaving kit - he returned with a medallion for me as a thank you) in Naples hospital. I figure it a small chance to find him though.

Date: 3/9/04                                        REQUEST #2315
Name: Michele F. Itell, P.E.
Address: 331 West Windowmaker Road
City, State, ZIP: Tucson, AZ 85737-6534
E-mail: mitell@artemisgroup.net

Subject: Campaign GO 33 WD 45

Comments: I would like to find out where in France my father, Edward John Finn (now deceased) served during WWII. I am traveling to France at the end of the month and would like to pay homage to the land where he served. He served in Campaign GO 33 WD 45; Specialty Medical Lab Tech 858
Serial #13 202 996; Grade Tech 5 MD DOB 12/24/1919 Thank you for your assistance. -Michele Finn Itell

Date: 3/9/04                                        REQUEST #2314
Name: Daniel Casey
Address: 81 Boght Road
City, State, ZIP: Watervliet, NY 12189
E-mail: scram@nycap.rr.com

Subject: William F. Casey

Comments: Dear Sir:
I am looking for information on my father, William Francis Casey, who served with the 3rd ID in WWII. I believed he served from 1944-45 and was involved in the Anzio operation among others. He recently died and suffered from dementia in his last years, thus it was hard to obtain information from him.

Any information you could provide would be appreciated.
Sincerely;
Daniel P. Casey

Webmaster's Note: Pfc William F. Casey is listed as a member of the 30th Infantry Regiment in the Book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII".

Date: March 8, 2004                        REQUEST #2313
Name: Ann
E-mail: ampelczynski@hotmail.com

Comments: I recently found out that my ex-father-in-law was in the 3rd Infantry Spearhead Division serving in WWII. He never really talked much about the war and has since passed on. I would like to find some information so I can pass it on to my kids. They miss their Grandpa and I think this will help them. He was a great guy to me and a wonderful Grandpa. Thank You

Date: March 8, 2004                    REQUEST #2312
Name: Robert Miller
Address: 220 Franklin St
City, State, ZIP: Hollidaysburg PA 16648
Telephone: (814) 696-1119
E-mail: rmiller50@verizon.net

Subject: TSgt Robert C Andrews KIA December, 1944

Comments:
My uncle, TSgt Robert C Andrews radio operator 337th Squadron 96th Bomb Group 8th Air Force, died after his plane was shot down or collided with another aircraft over Holland in December, 1944. Conflicting stories about his death have never been resolved.
I would like to get the name of his B-17, and the exact circumstances of his death. Thank You!

Date: March 7, 2004                REQUEST #2311
Name: Jerry Calabrese
Address: 17 B, Mallard
City, State, ZIP: Manchester, NJ 08759
Telephone: 732 323-3010
E-mail: jerrycalabrese@aol.com

Subject: Reunions

Comments: Hello:
My name is Jerry Calabrese and I was a member of the 3rd Division (30th Infantry) and served in North Africa, Italy, France and was wounded in Germany. I would appreciate an information about reunion activities in New Jersey or anywhere in the US. Thanks, Jerry Calabrese

Webmaster's Note: The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division will be holding its 85th Annual Reunion in Savannah,  GA from August 27th-31st, 2004. For more details on this and other reunions go to our Reunion page at: http://www.warfoto.com/3rdsociety2.htm

Date: 03/05/04                                        REQUEST #2310
Name: Troy West
Address: 1203 Creekwood Dr
City, State, ZIP: Zelienople PA 16063
Telephone: 724-453-3171
E-mail: rwest@libertyelectronics.com

Subject: Grandfather's service, Chester Dwyane Mahood

Comments:
I'm trying to determine what division of the Army my grandfather served in during WWII. I know he was in North Africa and Italy. His name was Chester Dwyane Mahood from Pennsylvania. Please let me know if you can help me.

Date: 03/04/04                            REQUEST #2309
Name: Denis Winton
Address: 47 Perch Drive
City, State, ZIP: Mahopac
Telephone: 845 528 2352
E-mail: denjenwint@aol.com

Subject: Fathers service, John Weinstein

Comments: I would like to find anyone who knows anything about my dad's service with 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division and what I believe was company b his name was John Weinstein and he had something to do with medical and 3rd hospital train. served from April 43 to Jan 46 and passed away in 1981. I am trying to piece together some info for my kids and myself. I don't know if it helps but asn#32890080 is on correspondence.

Webmaster's note: Pvt. John Weinstein is listed in the Roster section of the book," History of the 3rd Infantry Division in World War II" as a member of the 15th Inf. Reg.

Date: March 4th, 2004                        REQUEST #2308
Name: Frank Toth
Address: P.O. Box 593
City, State, ZIP: Augusta, N.J. 07822
Telephone: Pager (973) 304-7343

Subject: 3ID Members lost in WW2

Comments: Have been working on a set of books for several years on our vets of WW's 1, 2, Korea and 'Nam, from Sussex County, New Jersey, and was hoping I could ask for some info. 2 we'd unfortunately lost, who were with the 3rd ID in WW2, were Everett Kimble, on Feb 3rd 1945, in Germany, and Riley McDole Jr., in Italy, on Nov 7th 1943. Both were probably with the 7th Rgt. Are there any good sources giving locations of unit actions at those times? Perhaps anyone out there with recollections of them or of those battles? Am new to computers and regret I don't have an E-Mail address. Will be glad to reimburse postage or similar costs. Thanks very much for any info.

Date: March 3, 2004                            REQUEST #2307
Name: Bob Sheedy
Address: 1787 Monroe Road
City, State, ZIP: Port Angeles, WA 98362
E-mail: sheedy@tenforward.com

Subject: Theodore Ostrem

Comments: Looking for records of my uncle Theodore Ostrem
He joined at Ft. Lewis wash in world war 2 and was assigned to the 15th infantry regiment of the 3rd infantry division and landed in North Africa.

Date: March 4 2004                    REQUEST #2306
Name: George Stokes
Address: P.O. 1007
City, State, ZIP: Whiteriver AZ 85941
E-mail: geostokes@hotmail.com

Subject: 3/2/15 Wildflecken Ger

Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who served in Bco or HHq Co from 1964 to 1966.

Date: March 04, 2004                            REQUEST #2305
Name: MITCHY
Address: France
E-mail: MichelMITCHY@aol.com

Subject: 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion Crew Members

Comments:
ROTM association and myself, have another project in HOLTZWIHR. When Audie MURPHY was wounded by the Germans on January 25 1945. there were several American tanks destroyer.
I found this text on a website :
Then the rear tank destroyer was hit by an 88mm shell that pierced its thin armor and killed the commander and gunner. The surviving crew members scurried out and retreated into the woods. I'm looking for the crew members names.
Undaunted, the crew in the lead tank destroyer, after surviving several close calls, mounted an attack on its own. Staff Sergeant Joseph Tardiff and Corporal Robert Hines simultaneously blazed away with .50- and .30-caliber machine guns, cutting down the oncoming enemy infantrymen.

Suddenly, however, the crew lost control of the tank destroyer when they tried to maneuver into a better firing position. The vehicle slid off the road and into a drainage ditch, leaving its main gun at a useless angle that prevented it from being trained on the enemy. Stuck fast in the ditch, the tank destroyer became a sitting duck for German fire. The crew climbed out and hastily retreated to the forest.
Two M10 tank destroyers from Lt. Col. Walter E. Tardy's 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion arrived just in time to support.
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I would like to know the names of the crew members and especially the commander and the gunner who were killed in action in the rear tank.

If anybody can help me, it would be great! Thanks

Hope to see you in FRANCE in August 2004. I think several Cities in the East have planned a schedule ( ceremonies, lunches, ...) to welcome you. Tomorrow I will go to BESANCON for the ceremonies, I will prepare the activities with Michel MARLIN.

TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS YOU!!

Date: March 03, 2004                            REQUEST #2304
Name: Rene
Address: The Netherlands
E-mail: RJM.JANSSEN@PLANET.NL

Subject: Information wanted about this soldier (W.W.II)

Comments: Hi, The only information I have is a dogtag with this name / number:

ROBERT J LEONARD
36430702 T42-44 B

I'm looking for any information (rank, division, where did he fight).
Thanx a lot.
René

Date: 2 MARCH 2004                REQUEST #2303
Name: C.D.COX
Address: 1355 8th ST
City, State, ZIP: LOS OSOS, CA 93402
Telephone: 805 528 1489
E-mail: cdcox_1@netzero.net

Subject: LOST FRIEND

Comments: LOOKING FOR SGT DAVID LINDSEY E BTRY 1/10ARTY SCHWEINFURT GERMANY 1958-1960

Date: March 1, 2004                        REQUEST #2302
Name: Heather Collings
E-mail: Collings11@gtcinternet.com

Subject: WWII Info, Antonio (Tony) Machado

Comments:
I am looking for information on my grandfather who passed away without leaving any info on his war days. His name was Antonio (Tony) Machado. I found two pictures of him. One is a group shot with someone holding a flag that says RTC 83C. In another picture he is standing in front of a building with a sign above the door that reads: 3rd PLATOON CO. C 83rd INF. TNG. BN. I think he served in 1943 but that is all I have on him. I am trying to get some information together for my two boys who never got the chance to meet their great grandfather. If you remember him or can help me in any way I would appreciate it. Thank You.

Date: March 1, 2004                            REQUEST #2301
Name: Brett Hoover
City, State, ZIP:  Orrville Ohio
E-mail: bdhoover58@sssnet.com

Subject: 3 rd Infantry Division

Comments: What ever became of the 3rd ID S&T battalion from Wurstburg FRG? Thanks

Date: March 1, 2004                            REQUEST #2300
Name: Charles A Blanchard
Address: 306 Lakewood Drive
City, State, ZIP: Baytown, Tx 77520
Telephone: 281 424-4118
E-mail: CharBlanc2002@AOL.com


Subject: 3 rd Infantry Division

Comments: I was with the 3rd Aviation Battalion stationed at Harvey Barracks from August 1963 thru January 1966. I worked in Battalion S3 but actually assigned to B Company. It would be great to hear from some of the old guys.