Personal Search and Notices-May 2005

Date: 05-31-05 REQUEST #3308
Name: JOHN D. RING
E-mail: ringjd@gmail.com

Subject: CPL DANIEL ( LARRY ) RING

Comments: MY DAD SERVED IN ANZIO, 3RD BATALLION. DO ANYBODY HAS INFO ABOUT HIM?

Date: May 30, 2005 REQUEST #3307
Name: Duke Durden
Address: 406 S. Congress Street
City, State, ZIP: Winnsboro, SC 29180
Telephone: 803-635-6026
Fax: 803-635-9656
E-mail: dukeofsc@chestertel.com

Subject: What role my Father, Otis Durden played in WW II

Comments: I'm trying to find out what role my Father played in WW II. All I have is his name and number and date of activation. My Father would never talk about the war. He wouldn't even watch a WW II movie. All he ever told me that he was wounded crossing the Rhine River.
I am a history buff and would like to find out where my Father served and maybe what was his mission. Any help is appreciated.

Name: Otis Durden
Serial #: 34650669
Activated: 03/29/1943

I thank you in advance.

Duke Durden
Durden Appraisal Company

Date: May 31, 2005 REQUEST #3306
Name: Kenneth E. King, IT Specialist
E-mail: kking@ers.usda.gov
Phone: 202-694-5036

Subject: WWII Memorial Greeters?

Comments: I have been in contact with crew members of the USS Hadley 774 and they
indicate to me the vets would like to come see the WWII memorial next spring. My father also a crew member (deceased) would have been tickled to see such a site. My question to you is their an organization to greet a group of these vets and also advise them on places to stay in town (if affordable). Also, does the memorial put on an kind of special services to honor these vets that contributed in such a grand way in service to there country. See http://www.usshadley.com Any assistance would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Kenneth E. King

Date: May 31, 2005 REQUEST #3305
Name: Nick Romley
E-mail: romleyni@msu.edu

Subject: Sgt. Nicholas Tgibides

Comments: Hi, my name is Nick. My grandfather was Sergeant Nicholas Tgibides, and was in the 3rd Infantry Division during World War II. Unfortunately I never met him because he passed away before I was born. I realize it is a long-shot that anyone might remember him, but I was wondering if anyone remembered serving with him and would care to email me what they remember and would care to share. It would mean a great deal to me if you could. I sincerely appreciate anything that anyone would care to share. My email is romleyni@msu.edu
Thanks,
Nick

PS: I realize that it was quite a long time ago since he served so I will include some information about him, hopefully it will jog some memories. He was in his early/mid-twenties during World War II, and finished the war as a Sergeant. He was born on a pig slaughter and maple syrup farm in Lowell, Massachusetts. He was the oldest of 8 children and was a devout Greek Orthodox Christian. After the war he moved to Washington D.C where he had two daughters, one of them being my mother and worked as a carpenter. I hope this helps. Again I realize that this could be a real long shot, but anything that you remember would be greatly appreciated. Please email me at romleyni@msu.edu Thanks again

Date: 5/30/05 REQUEST #3304
Name: John Sustersic
E-mail: jsustersic@sympatico.ca

Subject: RALPH ZONTA, 3rd Inf Div 64 Tank BN, Bravo Company

Comments: Mon 5/30/2005 3:56 PM

My uncle RALPH ZONTA was part of B CO 64 TANK BN (MED) 3 INF DIV (Korean War Project info) and he died on July 19, 1953. He was the driver in his tank and I managed to find out he was killed in a M-46. I have a couple of photos of his tank and it seems to be 2 toned and was wondering if anyone know the colors used as I'm building a model tank to go with his Medals to honor and remember him.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
John Sustersic

Date: 5/30/05 REQUEST #3303
Name: Plunkett
E-mail: dplunke1@twcny.rr.com

Subject: Kenneth J. McNally

Comments: Looking for any info I can locate on my father's war years. His name is/was: Kenneth J. McNally from Norfolk, NY, received the Purple Heart with 4 clusters, and was in the U.S. Army during World War II. I have this medal and others which are unidentifiable to me. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Date: May 29, 2005 REQUEST #3302
Name: Rhonda Noonan
Address: 815 Marilyn Drive
City, State, ZIP: Campbell, CA. 95008
E-mail: rsnrgn@netzero.net

Subject: Guthrie - WWII under Patton

Comments: I am looking for information on my uncle who I have been told served alongside Audie Murphy in World War II. My mother told me that my uncle had one less medal than Audie Murphy, and I would like to now if that is true.

Date: 5/29/05 REQUEST #3301
Name: Ed Smith
E-mail: dollyed@optonline.net

Subject: New designation for "L" Co 3rd Bn 30th Inf Reg 3rd ID

Comments: I am trying to find out the new designation for "L" Co 3rd Bn 30th Inf Reg 3rd ID. I was a member of that unit in WWII, I went to the Fort Stewart page but could not get any info. I am not very good with the internet, I guess I have a lot to learn. Would appreciate any help. Thank you and another thanks for your web page. ROTM Ed

Date: 5/29/05 REQUEST #3300
Name: A Veteran
E-mail: Jllst997@aol.com

Subject: Directions to WW II Memorial Cemetery

Comments: Would you direct me to the ww2 memorial cemetery from Arizona. As a veteran I would like to visit. Thank you

Date: 5/28/05 REQUEST #3299
Name: Charles B. DeCuir aka Charles B. Causey, Jr.
Address: 2217 Belair St.
City, State, ZIP: Pascagoula, Ms., 39567
Telephone: 228 762 4216
E-mail: benbertie@earthlink.net

Subject: Bataan Death March, Arisan Maru (Hell Ship)

Comments: My Father was M/Sgt., Charles B. Causey, Stationed at Nichols Field, PI, 1940 until his capture in 1942. He was on Bataan Death March (pictures and write up at the new Bataan Death March Display at the National Museum of the United State Air Force, Wright Patterson AFB, OH. Died 24 October 1944 on the Arisan Maru. Anyone that might have known or heard about my Father I would appreciate any information.

Date: May 28, 2005 REQUEST #3298
Name: Chuck Haggerty
Address: 301 3rd Ave
City, State, ZIP: Yorkville Ohio 43071
Telephone: 740-859-4600
E-mail: haggertyc2@comcast.net

Subject: Latin phrase of the 2-69th Echo Company--Vitesse Et Puissance

Comments: My nephew is a Staff Sgt. in the 2-69th, Echo Company now in Iraq. I proudly wear his units tee-shirt with the symbol and this Latin term on the back. I would like to know the meaning of the Latin term. Vitesse Et Puissance.
thank you
Chuck Haggerty

Date: 29May05 REQUEST #3297
Name: Daniel Maynard
Address: 5360 A Kelly St.
City, State, ZIP: Ft. Knox, KY 40121
Telephone: 010-2660-1410 from states 82-102-660-1410
E-mail: daniel.maynard@us.army.mil

Subject: Trying to find out anyone who served with my grandfather Will E. Maynard

Comments: All I know is that my grandfather served in the 3rd Army. I know that he fought in the Battle of the Bulge. I don't know what unit he served in or anything like that. I'm trying to find someone who served with my grandfather and knew who he was.

Date: May 28 2005 REQUEST #3296
Name: Edward J. Smith
Address: 44 Holiday Park Drive
City, State, ZIP: Hauppauge NY 11788
Telephone: 631 265 8774
E-mail: dollyed@optonline.net

Subject: "L" co 3rd bn 30th reg WWII

Comments: Looking for anyone from Colmar to Salzburg to Witzenhausen or Eschwege. have found Buongorno, Madeloni, Cottone, ROTM Ed

Date: 5/26/05 REQUEST #3295
Name: Jack Sibert
Address: 3611 Kimberly Circle
City, State, ZIP: Lincoln, NE 68506
Telephone: 402-489-6738
E-mail: jsibert@lps.org

Subject: Finding individual who remember my Father

Comments: My father Lyold Wayne Sibert, from Inavale, Nebraska served and was wounded in the Ardennes. He was assigned as a BAR carrier and radio man. Was in the 329th Inf Division. Served from 44 to the end of the war. Rake was PFC.

Date: 5-26-05 REQUEST #3294
Name: John Lanz
Telephone: 1-541-760-2110
E-mail: jmlanz@comcast.net

Subject: Trying to find Dave Hoeschle

Comments: I am trying to find Dave Hoeschler. I was in the Army (3rd ID) with him in 1983-1984. We were in Aschaffenburg Germany. I was a mechanic (63T) and he was infantry. I would really like to see how he is doing. Can you help me?

Date: 05/26/05 REQUEST #3293
Name: Ann Clemente
E-mail: anemarie22@earthlink.net

Subject: Samuel Clemente WWII Vet 3rd ID, 41st FA Question

Comments: My father served in WWII in the 3rd ID, 41 Field Artillery do you know if they have there own association? He is 80 and looking for his buddies. Do you have any ideas?
What are the Outposts? Is that like the VFW?
Thanks for all your help!
Anne

Date: 05/26/05 REQUEST #3292
Name: Kayla Andrews
City, State, ZIP: Saco, Me, 04072
E-mail: Andrewsfam@gwi.net

Subject: Interested in finding out what my grandfather did in WW 2

Comments: I was just wondering how I could get information on what my grandfather, Gordon Rice, did in WW2. He's passed away, and I never really got a chance to ask him about it. I'd like info on what he did, where he served, etc. I believe he was in the army but I'm not positive, and any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Kayla Andrews

Date: May 26, 2005 REQUEST #3291
Name: Valerie Kayne
Address: 9655 S.W. 142nd Place
City, State, ZIP: Miami, Florida 33186
E-mail: vjkayne@yahoo.com

Subject: Pvt. Peter Mathew Kafka M.P.

Comments: Looking for information on my father Peter M. Kafka. A.S.N. 36555174. He was in the 707th M.P. Battalion. Boot camp at Fort Riley and Camp Shenango in 1943. Stationed in Cirencester, England; Cheltenham, England; Barneville, France; Malines, Belgium; and Thaliner (?),Belgium. He was married in Belgium for a short time. He was at Camp Makley for infantry training in August 1945; Beauvois, France in September 1945; Camp Baltimore in October 1945. He waited to return home at Camp Boston, and was aboard the U.S. Colby Nov. 1945. He was a Technician Fifth Grade at time of his honorable discharge. Thank you.

Date: 05/05/2005 REQUEST #3290
Name: Gary L. Stevenson
Address: 2029 W Mineral Butte Drive
City, State, ZIP: Queen Creek, AZ. 85242
Telephone: 480-987-2477
E-mail: gar2red@msn.com

Subject: need copy of G.E.D. earned while in the Army 1967-1969

Comments: I am being denied a position at Coca Cola in Tempe, AZ. If I cannot provide copy of G.E.D within five business days.

Date: 5/24/2005 REQUEST #3289
Name: Linda Minner
Address: PO Box 11842
City, State, ZIP: Killeen, Tx 76547
E-mail: LKMinner@aol.com

Subject: Bill Ord

Comments: I am looking for any info regarding my great uncle, Bill Ord. All I know about his military career is that he served in the 5th Army Signal Corps under General Mark Clark. He served from 1942-1945. He was in Africa & Italy & who knows where else. He must have been a ladies man because my mom had lots of pictures of him with many beautiful women. He someone could point me in the right direction to find out about his military career, i would really appreciate it. Thanks

Date: May 23, 2005 REQUEST #3288
Name: Steven Kretovich
Telephone: 215-464-4632
E-mail: vakack@comcast.net

Subject: Trying to Locate Information

Comments: My father was in the 386th AAA during WWII. He served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe. I am trying to locate anyone that may have been in his unit. Also I am trying to locate information on the 386th AAA.

Date: 23 May 05 REQUEST #3287
Name: Robert Lindquist
Address: 39 Wagon Wheel Court
City, State, ZIP: Ellerslie, Ga. 31807
Telephone: 706-565-5900
FAX: 706-545-3848
E-mail: lindquistr@benning.army.mil

Subject: Gen Roy Lindquist

Comments: Please I would like to have some good read on Gen. Lindquist while in command of the 3rd ID. I also have a couple of records from the Marnsmen Glee club.
Thanks,
Rob Lindquist

Date: May 23, 2005 REQUEST #3286
Name: SGT Keith Walker
E-mail: keith_walker121503@yahoo.com

Subject: Meritorious Unit Citation

Comments: Hello I'm trying to find out info on whether the 549th MP Co out of 3rd ID was awarded the Meritorious Unit Citation and where I can get a copy of the orders for it. I was stationed there during the time frame. It was awarded the medal for Iraqi freedom. Can you help? Thank You

Date: 5/21/2005 REQUEST #3285
Name: Tomas P. Sierra
Address: 151 Calle Tabonuco
City, State, ZIP: Naguabo P.R. 00718
Telephone: 939-630-9131
FAX: 787-863-6639
E-mail: tmpcolon@libertypr.net

Subject: Tomas P. Sierra

Comments: I'm looking for anyone that knew my father when he served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He was with the 3rd Inf. Div 7th Regiment. In his Company most of the soldiers were from the Iowa National Guard.

Date: May 21, 2005 REQUEST #3284
Name: John Slade
E-mail: navymen683@bellsouth.net

Subject: St, Mere, Eglise # 2 Cemetery

Comments: Hello I am looking for a picture of St, Mere, Eglise # 2 Cemetery. Or any records you may have on this Cemetery. Thank you John Slade

Webmaster's note: Some information can be found at AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION http://www.abmc.gov/searchww.htm

Date: 5-20-2005 REQUEST #3283
Removed by Request

Date: 5/20/2005 REQUEST #3282
Name: Judy Wood
Address: 310 1/2 West Clark Street
City, State, ZIP: Champaign, Il 61820
E-mail: jawood@soltec.net

Subject: Cooks/Bakers/Quartermaster Supply

Comments: I have been researching Anzio for the past 4 years and have written my master's thesis on Anzio. I am looking for veterans who were cooks or bakers or worked in supply at Anzio. I would very much like to interview them for a book I am writing. Thank you!
Judy Wood

Date: May 20, 2005 REQUEST #3281
Name: Charles R. Dunaway
E-mail: dunawayc@baf.afgn.army.mil

Subject: Company Photo

Comments: Great website, I do have a question concerning my fathers service with 3rd ID in WWII. I'm looking for a company photo of the company that Audie Murphy was in. My father was in the same company and Audie Murphy but in a different platoon. My father never talked about the war until he was given only 6 months to live. As a youngster our house burnt down destroying everything we owned. I have tried for year to locate any pictures where Audie Murphy’s may have posed for a company photo.

My father name was William M. Mahan. He earned the rank of SSG.

I'm currently a first sergeant of B Co 3-116 IN, 29th Infantry Division serving in Afghanistan. I have served for 28 years in the US Army. If you know or have any such pictures please let me know. They would be most appreciative. Even though my father never talked about his military service I'm extremely proud of what he did for our country and all those who have also served.
Charles R. Dunaway

Webmaster's note: SSGT William M. Mahan is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 494 as a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment .

Date: May 19, 2005 REQUEST #3280
Name: Del Sparks
Address: 1744 Plateau Drive
City, State, ZIP: Jackson, MI 49203
E-mail: djsparks@sbcglobal.net

Subject: searching for members of SVC Battery 1st FABN 9Arty 1957 to 1959

Comments: The 1st FABN 9ARTY was stationed in Kitzingen, Germany in 1958 and 1959. We are trying to contact members of Service Battery at that time to organize a reunion. Persons involved are myself, John Tallman, Otto Lohman and Werner Eberhardt.

Date: 19 MAY 05 REQUEST #3279
Name: BRITTIANE` MARTIN
Address: FT. GORDON
City, State, ZIP: AUGUSTA,GA,30905
Telephone: 843-810-8007
E-mail: brittane.v.martin@us.army.mil

Subject: CDR, HHC, 3RD SC HHC DIV SPT COMM, FT STEWART, GA 31314

Comments: I WOULD LIKE TO BE CONTACTED ON MY PHONE AND MY E-MAIL IF POSSIBLE. THANKS 2LT MARTIN

Date: May 19, 2005 REQUEST #3278
Name: Keith E. Peterson
Address: P.O. Box 15113
City, State, ZIP: Arlington, VA 22215
Telephone: 240-383-0995
E-mail: vilseck4500@yahoo.com

Subject: Looking for People Whom I Served With

Comments: My name is Keith E. Peterson and I am looking for anyone who served in Vilseck, GE (1978-1981), HHC, 7ATC or who served in Karlsruhe, GE (1982-1985) in HHC, 249th ECB, in particular, S-1.
Sincerely,
Keith E. Peterson

Date: May 19, 2005 REQUEST #3277
Name: EDWARD BERNARD
City, State: Plymouth, MA
E-mail: therevv@verizon.net

Subject: PFC Robert "Buddy" Lehan

Buddy was my uncle, my mom's little brother. I've heard a lot about him over the years, and would give anything to get any information on him. He was killed on 12/24/44 in the Battle of the Bulge. He is buried in the Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery in Belgium. I know that it is a long shot, but if there is anyone out there who may have come in contact with him, I would love to hear from them. I plan to take my mother's ashes to Belgium at some future date and leave them with Buddy. I know that it would mean much to her. Any help you might offer would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely
Edd Bernard

Date: May 18 2005 REQUEST #3276
Name: Chad Ruggles
Address: 1044 NE 178th
City, State, ZIP: Portland, Oregon,97230
Telephone: 503-490-2063
E-mail: chadruggs@yahoo.com

Subject: Info on my grandfather updated

Comments: I have just found out that my grandfather who passed away in 1988 was in 3rd id 15th regiment CO. K . This is the latest info I can find on him and he was awarded the bronze star in France 9-18-44. I was just hoping someone would remember him. His name is Claude R. Ruggles. He had a nickname after the war "Cyke" which is what he went by for the rest of his life. It was from his boxing days they called him the "Cyclone". Don't know if he had that nickname before or after service. I also know he served from 1939 to July of 1945. He was born in Minnesota but lived most of his life in Portland Oregon. Anyone that might remember him or any info on this company would be greatly appreciated.

Date: May 18, 2005 REQUEST #3275
Name: Jay Martin Hamilton
E-mail: JHamil9424@aol.com

Subject: 3d ID departs Korea o/a1Apr53

Comments: The 3d nearly 5,000 soldiers boarded the MTST Simon B. BUCKNER in waters of the Far East on/about 1 Apr 53. They crossed the 180th Parallel on 8 Apr 53. I search for one person on that passenger list, M/Sgt John Edward BARNES, RA 39 579 286, MOS1502 QMC, after docking went to Repl Depot for Hon Disch 1 Jul 53. From whom can I obtain:
a. 3d Inf Div historical writing about this 1 Apr 53 event.
b. Passenger List for that ship, that date?
c. Ultimate German port to which the 3 was to be further transported.
Thanks.
Jay Martin Hamilton LtCol Army of the United States Retired

Date: May 18, 2005 REQUEST #3274
Name: Carole Reagan Bryan
Address: P. O. Box 1714
City, State, ZIP: Cartersville, Georgia 30120
E-mail: PerkiCB@aol.com

Subject: Re: Searching for sister born to NEAL WILSON REAGAN in England during WWII

Comments: NEAL WILSON REAGAN, was with the 107th Hospital Unit in Kington, England. He arrived in England August 1, 1944 and left June 15, 1945. He met a PEGGY BAKER at the USO Club and the two had an affair and the result was the birth of a female child I believe her name to possibly be CAROL ANN, born June 15, 1945. Peggy worked at the ROTHERWAS MUNITIONS FACTORY. If anyone knows anything about this please email me. DESPERATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Date: May 17, 2005 REQUEST #3273
Name: Phillip Stacy
Telephone: 706-721-8832
E-mail: flispm3@roadfly.org

Subject: 3rd MP Co, 3ID (M) (1981-1983)

Comments: I'm looking for former platoon mates for the 2nd Plt. 3rd MP Co., while it was stationed at Kitzingen, FRG, from 1981-1983. In particular, I'd like to contact Sp4. Kelley Boling, SFC Joe W. Walker, and 1LT, Steven J. Crutchfield (USMA 1979).

Date: May 17, 2005 REQUEST #3272
Name: Robert Bell Jr
Address: PO Box 124
City, State, ZIP: Patterson, NY 12563
Telephone: 845-878-9457
FAX: 914-606-6648
E-mail: robert.bell@sunywcc.edu

Subject: Sgt. Robert J. Bell

Comments: My Dad served in the 3rd in WW2 he was wounded in late 1943 in France. I have numerous photo's of his along with cartoons he had drawn while recovering the the Hospital.
Does your organization keep record of the men who were in the 3rd, and if so, what can I provide you to get my Dad added to the list unless he's already there.
Thanks,
Robert J. Bell Jr

Webmaster's note: SGT Robert J. Bell is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 510 as a member of the 30th Infantry Regiment . We have contacted Robert and hope to offer the photos and cartoons on our website soon.

Date: 05/16/2005 REQUEST #3271
Name: Jennifer
E-mail: jennifer.Deskins@dla.mil

Subject: Looking for military member

Comments: SGT E-5 Jarrett A. Dancer, deployed with his 101st Airborne unit to Iraq in November. His unit's nickname is the "Fuel Hogs". She thinks it's the 441st Bn. Jarrett's mailing address. Any info/mailing address for the unit you could provide would be greatly appreciated. The mother works in a church's food pantry for the needy and homeless. She has a good heart and I'd like to see if we can get her a good mailing address for her son.

Date: 16 May 2005 REQUEST #3270
Name: Spc Owens
E-mail: roger.d.owens@us.army.mil

Subject: Marne patch history question

Comments: Hello my name is Spc Owens and I'm preparing for a field board in Iraq. What does the green border represent on the Marne patch? No one seems to know the answer. Can u help with this question. I need it before the 1st of June . Thank u

Webmaster's note: This is what the description on the Ft. Stewart website says. The green border may just be a border with no significance. The Desert version of the patch has no green border.

Description: Upon a blue square three white stripes from heraldic sinister chief to dexter base, the blue background between the white stripes, all within a green border.

Symbolism: The blue stripes represent Infantry, loyalty and the steadfastness of American soldiers. The three diagonal white stripes designate the major operations in which the division took part up until the signing of the Armistice ( the Marne, St. Mihiel, and the Meuse-Argonne), as well as represent the numerical designation of the Division.

Date: 16 May 2005 REQUEST #3269

Name: Mrs. Christine Cook

Address: 239 Carella street

City, State, ZIP: Howrah, Tasmania, 7018, Australia

E-mail: C.Cook@utas.edu.au

Subject: 3rd QMC at Ziegenheim, Germany

Comments: Hi,
I'm just asking whether there are any records of my father having been "employed" as a cook during 1945-1946 in Ziegenheim. His name is Eberhard Wilhelm Helwig. He would have been ~20yo (born 3 July 1926 at Mauer, Germany) at the time. He was an ex-German soldier who had become a POW (he had spent time in a hospital with a bad arm injury) and then sent to Ziegenheim after the war had officially ended, to work.
I have photos of him and other kitchen staff from that period. Two full names that are on photos are "Herschel L Appleton" (2 photos of this man; one of which seems to be with an eye injury) and "Eric D Hesseller" (a mess sergeant).
Would there be any records of my father somewhere and are these men still around? My father is now 79yo and an Australian citizen since 1957. Maybe the society would like to have copies of these photos and others.
Thank you for taking the time to read this note.

Date: 5/15/05 REQUEST #3268
Name: Mary Eckhardt Swain
Address: 5324 Mosiman Rd
City, State, ZIP: Middletown, Ohio 45042
Telephone: 513 425 7207
E-mail: swain5030@yahoo.com

Subject: Robert J. Baker

Comments: I am trying to help my father locate his old friend from the WWII Army Signal Corp. My father is Donald L. Eckhardt (Sgt.). His friend was Robert J. Baker, originally from Aliquippa, PA. Dad will be 90 years old on traditional Memorial Day. I would certainly like to surprise him by finding his old friend or any information about anyone he served with. His unit was sent to lots of locations to install radio antennas. I know they spent a lot of time in England. They were also in Africa, Russia, Greenland, etc. Dad's Ltn. was Ltn. Hartley.
I appreciate any info.
Thanks

Date: 15 May 2005 REQUEST #3267
Name: Suzanne Bursztynowicz
E-mail: zuzo@powerup.com.au

Subject: Henryk Bursztynowicz

Comments: My father Henryk was a sergeant in the Polish Army Corps during WW2. He fought in many battles including Monte Casino. I would like to get in touch with anyone who may have known him.

Date: May 14, 2005 REQUEST #3266
Name: ANTONE BOVINICH
E-mail: antonebovinich@yahoo.com

Subject: SGT. JOHN C. BEGOVICH

Comments: I AM TRYING TO LOCATE ANY INFO ON A SGT. JOHN C. BEGOVICH WHO SERVED WITH THE THIRD DIVISION FROM CASABLANCA TO GERMANY AS A MEMBER OF A RECON OUTFIT.
HE WAS FIRST INTO SICILY, ANZIO, CASSINI, ALSO INTO ROME AND THE INVASION OF SOUTHERN FRANCE. HE SINGLE HANDEDLY CAPTURED FOUR HUNDRED GERMANS AND RECEIVED A SILVER STAR FOR IT.

IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING ON THIS GREAT SOLDIER, I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW ABOUT IT. IF YOU KNOW AS TO WHERE I COULD FIND OUT ANYTHING ABOUT HIM, I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW THAT TOO.
A.J.BOVINICH

Webmaster's note: SSGT John C. Begovich Cavalry, 3rd Rcn Trp is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on pages 390 and 548 (as a 2LT) and was awarded the Silver Star for action in Italy on Nov. 11, 1943.

Date: 14 MAY 2005 REQUEST #3265
Name: Frank Knieps
Address: Ligusterstraat 14
City, State, ZIP: Echt (The Netherlands)
E-mail: kniepa@hotmail.com

Subject: Looking for relatives of Mr O'Laughlin

Comments: Hello everyone,

My name is Frank Knieps and I live in the Netherlands. My uncle adopted a grave at The American War Cemetery in Margraten.It's the grave of Sgt James O'Laughlin (PA) 326 Engineer BN 101 Airborne Division. He was KIA in The Netherlands on 20 September 1944. My uncle would like to get in contact with relatives of Mr O'Laughlin.
Is there anybody who can help him??
Thanks.

Date: May 13, 2005 REQUEST #3264
Name: Leslie Steinbach Blizzard
E-mail: warworld2info@yahoo.com

Subject: James Lester Steinbach

Comments: Hi. I'm hoping someone can give me any information on my grandfather, James Lester Steinbach. He served in WWII from May 1943 until Dec. 1945. He was a combat engineer and I believe was in Unit 976. I also believe he was in the 3rd Division. I would like to build a timeline of everything he did. I know that when he was drafted, he went to training in Oregon, USA. I believe he fought in Ardennes Forest, Battle of the Bulge, and helped with the liberation of Buchenwald. If you can help me, I sure would appreciate it.

Date: 5/13/05 REQUEST #3263
Name: William D. (Bill) Mills, Jr.
Address: P.O. Box 720475
City, State, ZIP: Atlanta, Georgia 30358
Telephone: Phone 404-255-6933
Fax: Fax 404-255-9687
E-mail: BillMillsJr@IIMA-Insure.com

Subject: Archibald Soloman Mills

Comments: Hello.
My grandfather, Archibald Soloman Mills, served under Harry S. Truman in the 81st Division, then transferred to serve under Truman as battery officer around 1919 or so. While in the 81st, he was a second Lieutenant. Truman was a captain.
Is there any record of his service in the 3rd's artillery battery? If so, please let me know.
Thanks,
Bill

Date: 5/13/05 REQUEST #3262
Name: Ronald Robeson
Address: 7806 182nd ST. Ct. E.
City, State, ZIP: Puyallup, WA 98375
Telephone: 253-847-1084
E-mail: northbendkids@hotmail.com

Subject: James T. Tucket

Comments: I am trying to find the location of James T. Tucket. I met him when he was in Fort Lewis, WA and have lost touch with him. Would like to find out how I can reach him or him reach me. Last I knew he was at Fort Benning and this was awhile ago in the 80's. Thank You, Ronald Robeson

Date: May 12, 2005 REQUEST #3261
Name: Dolly
E-mail: jjhsu@fuse.net

Subject: John Miller

Comments: Hi, I am Dolly Kennedy and am in search for my biological father, John Miller, he was stationed in Butzbach, Germany in 1962 when he and my mother met and produced me. I don't expect anything, just want to meet and hope that you will respond to this, I'm very curious and anxious to meet you because I'm told that I'm a spitting image of you. You are beautiful!!! Hope to hear form you soon

Date: 5/12/05 REQUEST #3260
Name: Nick J. Nicholas
Address: 3511 Emerson St
City, State, ZIP: San Diego, CA 92106
Telephone: [619]224-1462
FAX: [619]224-1120
E-mail: nxjjxn@cox.net

Subject: Evelyn Sheldon

Comments: I am trying to locate ms Evelyn Sheldon who was a WAC stationed in Frankfurt, Germany in 1945-46 and was transferred to the Presidio in San Francisco. Her home was in Little Rock, AR .Any information would be appreciated .

Date: May 12, 2005 REQUEST #3259
Name: Michael Lee Wight
Address: P.O. Box 379
City, State, ZIP: Weippe, Idaho
E-mail: Viking822002@yahoo.com

Subject: TSgt Jack Lyle Hadley

Comments: My Great Uncle, Jack Lyle Hadley was a TSgt in the 3rd Infantry Division in World War 2. He was captured and briefly Held by the Italian Army as a POW. I would like to know as much as possible concerning His Service in the 3rd. Infantry Division US Army. I also would like some information on getting a Veteran's plaque for His Grave. I have His Rifle scorebook for M-1 Rifle serial number 37752 In June and July of 1941 at Ft. Lewis, Washington.

Date: May 12, 2005 REQUEST #3258
Removed by Request

Date: 5/11/05 REQUEST #3257
Name: Steve Wells
Address: PO Box 326
City, State, ZIP: Longmont CO 80502
E-mail: srwells55@comcast.net

Comments: Looking for any and all- Charlie Company 1/15th Inf. Harvey Barracks January 76 - 79. Anyone out there?

Date: May 11, 2005 REQUEST #3256
Name: Richard Fung
Address: 16 Glendale Road
City, State, ZIP: Thornhill, Ontario, Canada, L3T6Y2
E-mail: fungric@yahoo.com

Subject: Picture of Fung Wanted

Comments: I served as a Company Clerk in Korea during March 1953 to July 27, 1953, with Co. "D", 65th Inf. Regt., 3rd Division, where I was wounded by enemy mortar fire. I'm looking for a soldier who took pictures during this period, because I need to know if he still has a photo or negative of me. I did receive a photo of me in combat fatigues with my M-1 and papers on hand, but I lost it after being wounded. My children and grandchildren would really like to see it. Thank you.

Date: May 11, 2005 REQUEST #3255
Name: Lara Meisel
E-mail: larapascal@free.fr

Subject: Lt. Ermer O. Canant

Comments: Hello. I'm looking for any information on a Lt. Ermer O. Canant, who served with the 3rd Inf. in Korea, and was injured in 1951. He sent a flag back to its owners in France in 1952 after it had been confiscated by the Nazis in WWII. The association would like to honor him as part of their 100th anniversary celebration but has been unable to find anything out concerning the soldier in question. Can you help?

Date: May 10, 2005 REQUEST #3254
Name: Carol Hescht
E-mail: Cahtbear43@wmconnect.com

Subject: Info for Leroy Barnard Hurlburt

Comments: We are doing a family tree on our father Leroy B Hurlburt. We have his discharge papers. He was a MP. #677 What we are trying to find out is what area in he served. (We think it was in Germany campaign 33,40, & 45) His papers say something about Unit A ctr 45 1gmr pa and something about 210 m p co. (not sure if this is a infantry or what). Please help us with some history on our Dad. He also won 2 bronze stars, a victory medal. (his paper also mention Rhineland Central Europe/ African Middle Eastern)
Thank you
Carol Hescht
(daughter)

Date: May 10, 2005 REQUEST #3253
Name: Ron Ingwersen
Address: 1215 Highway 101 West
City, State, ZIP: Port Angeles, Washington 98363
Telephone: 360-457-1553
E-mail: ringwerwa@aol.com

Subject: Howard Ingwersen

Comments: I know that my father was at the Battle of the Bulge and that he was in Austria at the end of the war. Further information would be very helpful. Thanks in advance.

Date: 5/10/05 REQUEST #3252
Name: Max Zablidowsky
City, State, ZIP: NY, NY, 10002
E-mail: maxz83_101@hotmail.com

Subject: 441 AAA

Comments: Does anyone have any information on my grandfather Theodore Zablidowsky? He served in the 441st AAA Battalion during WW2.
Are there any photos of him and his unit?

Webmaster's Note: Pfc Theodore Zablidowsky is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on pages 565, as a member of the 441st Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion (SP).

Date: May 9, 2005 REQUEST #3251
Name: Lisa Drew/Pat McCormack
City, State, ZIP: New Hampshire
E-mail: Lisa57971@wmconnect.com

Subject: Co. E 36th Div. 142nd Infantry Monte Castellone Italy February 1944

Comments: Pvt. Gerald Pelchat from New Hampshire died MIA or KIA in question 16 February 1944 buried in Rome Sicily American Cemetery, Italy age 19 years old. He is my uncle. I am looking for anyone who may have information and/or pictures of Company E of the 36th Division,142nd Inf. (Texas T-Patchers)
Thanks.
Pat and Lisa

Date: May 9, 2005 REQUEST #3250
Name: Barbara Jedrzejewski
E-mail: bjedrz@aol.com

Subject: Looking for anyone who served with my father John Eller, in WWII

Comments: I am trying to find anyone who may have served with my father, John Eller in WWII. He was in Co A 3rd Sig En 1942 - 1945. He served on Iwo Jima, Okinawa, Korea, Ryukyus. We have no information about his time in the service, and I would be very grateful to anyone with any information.

Date: May 9, 2005 REQUEST #3249
Name: Beth Harvey
E-mail: beth-h@mandurah.wa.gov.au

Subject: Leslie Charles Perry

Comments: Hi, I am trying to find information on my grandfather who fought in WWI in the 12th Battalion Light Horse Regiment.
His service number was 678 and he was enlisted in Perth WA - born in Noarlunga SA.
I am aware that he was awarded medals during his time in the war but unfortunately they have gone missing. I would appreciate any information that you can give me.
Regards
Beth Harvey

Date: May 8, 2005 REQUEST #3248
Name: Howard Wolfe
Address: 4811 West Targee Street
City, State, ZIP: Boise, Idaho 83705
E-mail: h_wolfe3@yahoo.com

Subject: Old Friends, 537th Ordnance Company (DS)

Comments: Hello Everyone,
I'm looking for anyone that was assigned to the 537th Ordnance Company (DS) Schweinfurt, Germany, Conn Barracks, during the years of 1961 through 1964.
Thanks for your help.

Date: May 7, 2005 REQUEST #3247
Name: Nick
E-mail: nickpjupie@hotmail.com

Subject: Veterans

Comments: Hello, I am Nick and I live in Holland. I am 16 years old. I collect things from the Second World War. I have a question: are there perhaps WW2 veterans who want to talk with me about their experiences in the war? Books are too objective for me, I would like to hear a subjective opinion.
Thanks!
Kind regards,
Nick

Date: MAY 6 , 2005 REQUEST #3246
Name: Barbara Fouts
Address: 177 Ardith Ct.
City, State, ZIP: Orinda, Ca. 94563
Telephone: 925 377 0484
E-mail: orinda2@comcast.net

Subject: Charles ( Buddy) T. Lindberg, 7th Inf. Reg.,

Comments: My Uncle, Buddy Lindberg, was killed Oct. 1, 1944 and is buried in the US Military Cemetery at Epinal, France.He was a Private and killed 6 days after reaching the front in September, 1944.He was awarded a Purple Heart.
He was from Kansas City, Missouri.
I would like to hear from anyone who knew Buddy in the army. I plan to visit his gravesite in late May this year.

Date: 6 May 2005 REQUEST #3245
Name: Jim Delashaw
Address: 118 Britt Dr
City, State, ZIP: Enterprise, AL 36330
Telephone: 334-393-4462
E-mail: jim.d@adelphia.net

Subject: SSG Billy Gene Wilson

Comments: Seeking contact with a Billy Gene Wilson, last known to be stationed as SSG (E-6) at Ft Benning, GA or Ft Rucker, AL in 1954 timeframe. Think he is from and maybe living in Kentucky. Believe we are related and wish to establish if true.

Date: May 5, 2005 REQUEST #3244
Name: Horace Neal
E-mail: tritex@worldnet.att.net

Subject: 44th Cavalry

Comments: I am looking for information about my dad, he was in the 44th Cavalry RCN, fought in the Rhineland in 1944, I would like to know more about the 44th Cavalry
thanks
Horace Neal

Date: 5/4/2005 REQUEST #3243
Name: SP5/C.E. Luis Caltzontzint
E-mail: Zeke05@aol.com

Subject: H.H.C. 3rd Infantry Brigade Ascafenburg Germany Airfield

Comments: I served with H.H.C. 3rd Infantry Brigade in Aschafenburg Germany Airfield. Could you give me a list of names during 1970 and 1971. Our Airfield Commander was Captain Smith. Our Warrant Officers were Bartalamew Spano, WW2 Mahaffey, N.C.O. Sgt. Cochran, Sp4 Pete Murray, Sp4 Dukart, Sp5 Martinez, Sp5 Caltzontzint, Cpt. Dorhing, First Sgt. Bustos, H.C. Commander Col. Hatch.
Thanks,
SP5/C.E. Luis Caltzontzint

Date: May 4, 2005 REQUEST #3242
Name: Bill Tozer
Address: 5545 Morro Way
City, State, ZIP: La Mesa, CA 91942
E-mail: william.tozer@worldnet.att.net

Subject: Looking for Richard Mooney

Comments: I'm looking for Richard Mooney, son of Charles L. Mooney and Ethel M. Tozer of Binghamton, NY. Richard was born about Oct 1915. He had a sister Frances Mooney. Is he still alive, or if deceased, can someone tell me where and when he died and was buried and who his children were? I have a photo...

Bill Tozer

Date: 5/4/2005 REQUEST #3241
Name: Kyle Nickels
E-mail: kyle.nickels@us.army.mil

Subject: Son Freeman

Comments: My Uncle, Son Freeman of Oklahoma, was in the 119th Infantry, 30th Inf Div, during WWII and I would like to contact some of the people he served along side.

Date: May 4, 2005 REQUEST #3240
Name: Jeanne Zarba
Address: 251 Pawtucket Blvd
City, State, ZIP: Tyngsboro, MA 01879
Telephone: 978-453-7484
E-mail: jeannezarba@hotmail.com

Subject: 296th Engineers (C) battalion

Comments: Looking for information regarding WWII service in Rome

Date: May 3, 2005 REQUEST #3239
Name: James T. Krom
E-mail: jkrom@erols.com

Subject: Byron Krom, Third Infantry Division in World War I

Comments: My uncle Byron Krom served with the Third Infantry Division in France during World War I. He was declared missing in action for months. He later was able to rejoin his unit after the Germans were driven back from the area where he was hiding.

Does anyone know of a web site that might have information on his military service, or is the information only in the National Archives?

Thanks for your help.

Date: 05-02-05 REQUEST #3238
Name: Natalie Naughton
Address: 40 Trelander Highway, Truro, Cornwall
Telephone: 01872264027
E-mail: n.naughton@btinternet.com

Subject: Herman Provis, Missing WWII veteran

Comments: If anyone can remember a Herman Provis serving in Manchester, England with the American Armed Forces in 1944-45. All we know is that Herman was from Pennsylvania. The camp where he was based was in the Altringham area. Whilst over in England he made friends with relatives of mine named Teresa Burke and Mayble Burke from Royal Oak. If anyone can help us find Herman or anyone who knew of Herman I would be very grateful to hear from you.

Date: May 1, 2005 REQUEST #3237
Name: John F. Landi
Address: 435 Sykesville Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Williamstown, N.J. 08094
Telephone: 856-875-0591
E-mail: triketobe@msn.com

Subject: Info on Pvt John F. Landi, died on Oct. 3, 1944

Date: May 1, 2005 REQUEST #3236
Name: Carrie Hall
E-mail: TNCAND6@aol.com

Subject: Codes on Discharge Papers

Comments: I am trying to find out why my Father was discharged from the army. On his DD214 under type of transfer or discharge it says...TRFD TO USAR, reason and authority....SEC V11 CH 5 AR 635-200 SPN 411 OSRET (RAD). Also under, Specialty number and title it says...72B20 COMM CEN SPEC. Can you please tell me what these codes mean?
Thank You,

Date: May 1, 2005 REQUEST #3235
Name: Ernie Nivens
E-mail: enivens1@carolina.rr.com

Subject: 405th Relp. Co. 18th Bn (Inf)

Comments: My father Cecil James Nivens was in Italy, North Africa, Austria, and Switzerland in WWII. His letters to my mother had a return address of:

405th Relp. Co. 18th Bn (Inf)

I have been searching internet for years to find what this means and find any links about where he fought and his military history. I wrote DoD archive and got a "Certification of Military Service" but it did not tell me much.
Can you help?
Ernie Nivens, son of of Cecil J. Nivens