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Comments: At Fort Stewart, GA the 92nd Eng Bat has a Eng reserve unit being attached to them when they leave for Iraq. Do you know how to look up what reserve unit is being attached, or do you know this information?
Sincerely,
Wanda Koziol-Noffz

Webmaster's Note: Here is the information of the Consolidated Public Affairs Office at Ft. Stewart. They may be able to help you.
Consolidated Public Affairs Office
894 William H. Wilson Ave.
Fort Stewart, GA 31314-4941
Phone: (912) 767-7111
Fax: (912) 767-4951

Webmaster's Note: Pfc Richard Sampson is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 528, as a member of the 30th Infantry Regiment.

Comments: I am researching the US 7th Army in Sicily 1943 (Operation Husky) and would like to hear from veterans, relatives and friends, of this action.
Colin.

Later, after this, he was placed as manager of the Karlsburg Brewery in Bremerhaven, Germany. His discharge papers list him as a member of the 335th Engineers General Service Regiment. I assume he was transferred there after the frostbit and during the brewery management.

I, through limited research, believe that he belonged to the 7th Infantry Regiment of the 3rd Division. I am wondering if there was anyway to ascertain whether or not this is correct. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Additional information on him or his service would be greatly appreciated.

Webmaster's Note: Pvt Vernon M. Fendler is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 456, as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment.

From Martin Markley, Past President of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division: I hope that the following provides the information requested.
The location where he was killed is now inside the DMZ.
Martin Markley

Information included below describes the action of E Company 65th Infantry on 14 June 1953:

65th Infantry Regiment – 3RD Infantry Division
3rd Division Command Report for 65th Infantry Regiment June 1953:

On June 1st 1953 the 65th Infantry Regiment occupied the sector of Line Missouri from CT498421 to CT 543415 with the 2nd Battalion on the left and the 3rd Battalion on the right. The 1st Battalion was located at CT 536395 as a regimental reserve and in addition was charged with the reconstruction of Line Wyoming from CT 539377 to CT 558384.

During the period 1-30 June constant and vigorous command action was taken at all levels to insure continued improvement of defensive works in the assigned sector of Line Missouri. This work was personally supervised by commanders at all echelons. At the end of the period noticeable improvement was made in the deepening of trench works and installation of machine gun and rifle bunkers.

At 050800 June 1953 the relief of the 2nd Battalion was begun by the 3rd battalion of the 15th Infantry Regiment. Relief proceeded without incident until 060140 at which time responsibility for the sector passed to the control of the CO, 3rd Battalion 15th Infantry Regiment. The transfer of responsibility of this sector CT 498421 to CT 516408 from the CO, 65th Infantry Regiment to CO, 15th Infantry Regiment was made at that time.

Concurrently at 052045 June the 1st Battalion began effecting relief of the left company sector of the 1st Battalion 7th Infantry Regiment. This relief was completed at 060025, with the Commanding Officer 65th Infantry Regiment assuming responsibility for the new sector at this time. At the same time, the Commanding Officer 1st Battalion assumed responsibility for the right Company Sector of the 3rd Battalion. As of 06 June 1953 the Regiment was deployed on Line MISSOURI from CT 516408 to CT 551420 with the 3rd Battalion on the left and the 1st on the right.

On 10 June 1953 Company “F” supported by a section of tanks, conducted a raid on Hill 412 (CT 518420). The tanks moved to a position in the valley west of Hill 412 from which to support the attack of Company “F” by fire. Company “F” crossed the LD at 1200 and by 1315 was engaging an unknown number of enemy in a small arms and hand grenade firelight. At 1457 the Objective was secured, and the company was engaged in searching the area. At 1505 an estimated fifty (50) enemy countered-attacked. This counter-attack was repelled with small arms and artillery. Company “F” withdrew on order to the MLR at 1535 after completion of its mission. Friendly casualties were: Three (3) KIA and thirty-three (33) WIA. Enemy causalities were: fifty-three (53) counted KIA: Twenty-five (25) estimated KIA, and twenty-five (25) estimated WIA. The raid was very successful. (This was the raid that Company “F” received the Presidential Unit Citation for. See below)

On 10 June 1953 at about 0300 hours Company “B” of the 1st Battalion was attacked by an estimated enemy company, preceded by a barrage of approximately five hundred fifty (550) rounds ao mixed artillery and mortar fire. Shortly thereafter the enemy engaged the center platoon of Company “B” in a small arms and hand grenade firefight and succeeded in entering the trenches. Hand to hand combat continued for forty-five (45) minutes when the friendly forces counter-attacked and ejected the enemy. Action continued sporadically until 0430 at which time the enemy withdrew.

At 0530 search patrols were sent out from Company “B” which recovered pile caps, and machine gun magazines, propaganda leaflets and traces of where dead or wounded had been removed. Friendly casualties were: One (1) KIA and Fourteen (14) WIA. Enemy casualties were: Thirty (30) KI

On the night of 13-14 June 1953 Company “G” conducted a raid on Hill 412. Leaving the MLR at about 2215 hours the lead elements had reached the assault position by 0015 hours. For close support and diversion of enemy fires one (1) platoon of tanks were attached, one of which mounted a search light. The search light tank was stationed so as to light the valley to the east of the Objective.

The first assault was launched at 0039 hours and was repelled by enemy hand grenades and mortar fire, just short of the reverse slope of the trench line. At this time the tanks began receiving 82mm mortar fire and at 0104 hours the remainder of Company “G” reported receiving mixed mortar and small arms fire.

At 0245 the assault continued, but this attack was also driven back by heavy artillery fire. A withdrawal then took place in order to regroup. It is evident that the enemy was stronger than had been anticipated in both the center and right portion of the Objective.

The third assault started at 0358 hours and swept around the left flank of the high point of Hill 412. The assaulting unit cleared the top and pressed the attack along the reverse slope for seventy-five (75) yards before being stopped by overwhelming enemy fire.

At 0419 hours on order of the Regimental Commander, Company “G” returned to the MLR. During the return, the enemy continued to deliver a heavy volume of mortar fire on the safe lane used at the beginning of the raid. Because of this another safe lane was found and Company “G” closed the MLR at 0515 hours. Friendly casualties were: One (1) KIA and Thirty-three (33) WIA. Enemy casualties were: Ten (10) counted KIA, fifteen (15) estimated KIA and fifteen (15) WIA.

Company “E” also raided Hill 412 on 14 June 1953. The Company moved into an assembly area south of Company “I” at 1800. At this time the assembly area and the MLR positions of Company “I” were subjected to heavy shelling. Regardless Company “E” crossed the LD at 1900 and at 1950 commenced the assault. A platoon of tanks moved into the valley and supported the assault.

Throughout the period the enemy had delivered heavy artillery and mortar fire on the approaches to Hill 412 and Hill 412 itself. The assault was initially was successful and at 2025 the Company was engaged in mopping up the first enemy positions. At this time the enemy placed an unprecedented barrage of mortar, artillery, and rockets on the Objective and the approaches to the Objective. Due to this heavy fire the order was given to withdraw and the Company closed the MLR at 2315. During this action an estimated 10,000 rounds of hostile artillery, mortar and 132mm rockets were received. Friendly casualties for this action were: Nine (9) KIA and fifty-seven (57) WIA and four (4) MIA. Enemy casualties were: thirty (30) counted KIA, ten (10) estimated KIA, and ten (10) estimated WIA.

During the period 10through 15 June 1953 Outpost Harry, held by elements of the 15th Infantry Regiment, was attacked by large enemy forces. Throughout this period elements of the 3 Battalion 65th Infantry Regiment and its attachments rendered all available fire support to the beleaguered Outpost. This support was considered instrumental in the successful defense of the position.



The following is listed on the Korean War Casualty list:

MUSGROVE CHARLES M Rank=PFC Serial Number=US52201679 Branch=Infantry
Military Occupation Specialty=01745 Year of Birth=31 Race=Caucasian
State of Residence=OH County of Residence=Muskingum
Unit=65th Inf Regt Division=3rd Inf Div Type of Unit=Inf Regt
Place of Casualty=North Korea Date of Casualty (yymmdd)=53 06 14
Type of Casualty=Killed in Action
Detail of Casualty=MIA/Missing in Action
Group of Casualty=Killed in Action

Webmaster's Note: Sgt. Calvin Bradshaw is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 451 as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment. He was also awarded the Silver Star as a Pfc in Co C, 7th Inf Reg, for action in Italy
May 17, 1944 as noted on page 390.

Webmaster's Note: Pfc Oliver L. Cooper is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 513 as a member of the 30th Infantry Regiment.

Webmaster's Note: Pfc George S. Blaser is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 511 as a member of the 30th Infantry Regiment as MIA.

Date: Nov. 19, 2004                         REQUEST #2864
Name: Daniel Wolfe
E-mail: Pitcha96@aol.com

Subject: Co L Photo, Korea

Comments: My name is Daniel Wolfe. I served with company L, 15 Regt, 3rd Division in Korea from April 1952 to October 1952 as a BAR man and a runner. At present I have completed writing my memoir. There is one superb photo taken by a Major Charles Knighten in 2000 which shows the entire area where Co. L was in place. I would like to have that photo. If there is any way you could get that photo or contact Major Knighten it would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Webmaster's note: On the front page of this website http://www.warfoto.com/3rdiv.htm we have information on sending gifts and packages to our troops. For your specific needs contact the
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Webmaster's Note: Sgt Albert C. Donaldson is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 567 as a member of the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion.

Webmaster's Note: Sgt Sandor A. Sandor is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on pages 423 and page 559 as a member of the 3d QM Co  and was awarded the Bronze Star for action in France and Germany April 6, 1945.

Webmaster's Note: Pfc Erwin A. Ciezki is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 452 as a member of the 7th Infantry Regiment.

Webmaster's Note: This issue has been resolved as of Dec. 2, 2006

Webmaster's Note: The 601st TDB was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII and is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" . This book lists the action of the 3rd Division in WWII and would be a good source for information. Click Here for availability.

Webmaster's Note: Pfc Thomas Auld is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on pages 480 and 390, as a member of the Co F, 15th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the Silver Star Medal for action in Nurnberg, Germany  April 17, 1945.