Personal Search and Notices-April 2006

Date: April 29, 2006 REQUEST #3743
Name: Cynthia Anderson
E-mail: Cindy7777@peoplepc.com

Subject: My father Howard Williamson

Comments: I am trying to locate any information on my father, Howard Williamson. National Personnel or National Archives are of little help. He was in the Army, inducted at Ft. Benjamin Harrison in Indiana, wounded at Anzio and returned to the states. Hometown is Evansville Indiana. I have been told he was assisting a Red Cross vehicle when shot. Also told he may have been in an engineer unit, family stories indicate he worked on railroads and bridges in the services. Any help to locate information would be appreciated.

Date: 28 April 2006 REQUEST #3742
Name: Charles A. Hanshew Jr.
Address: 715 West King Street
City, State, ZIP: Martinsburg, WV 25401
E-mail: cahanshew@verizon.net

Subject: Contact Family of Edward (Ed) Riddle

Comments: My name is Charles A. Hanshew Jr., retired USAF! My Dad Charles A. (Jack) Hanshew was stationed with an Edward (Ed) Riddle US Army at Camp A.A. Humphreys, now Ft. Belvoir VA., some time between 1919 and 1924,Corps of Engineers. Ed was dad's best friend. The last that was heard of Ed was in mid 1941 when he stopped in Martinsburg WV for a visit. Ed was on his way to Schofield Barracks, HI. Dad never heard from him again! Dad died wandering what ever happened to Ed, was he one of those who did not survive 7 December 1941? If anyone knew Ed or his family, and can answer that question, Please, contact me. Home address is 715 W. King St. Martinsburg,WV.25401 or email cahanshew@verizon.net

Date: 04/27/06 REQUEST #3741
Name: Sharron Gray
Address: 2002 Kivett Drive
City, State, ZIP: Greensboro, NC 27406
Telephone: 336-299-6439
FAX: 336-294-7953
E-mail: boopcruisin@yahoo.com

Subject: Looking for sibling

Comments: My father, Ralph H. Kennedy was in the Army/Air Force during WW2, stationed in France. We found out, much later he fathered a son. If anyone has any information, hopefully a fellow soldier or friend, we want to find out any information on our half brother. This had to have been between 1944-1947. I know a letter had been sent to the US enclosing a picture of the mother holding the son.

Date: 27apr2006 REQUEST #3740
Name: Stephen Moore
Address: 440 Washington street apt 21-e
City, State, ZIP: Newark, NJ. 07102
Telephone: 973-824-5583/cell 973-489-6167
E-mail: macsool@msn.com

Subject: reach out and touch an old comrade, ALPHA CO. 1/64

Comments: I would like to hear from any one who was stationed at Harvey Barracks 1/64 armor alpha co. from 1980-1982, I was a member of second platoon, when SFC Chatman was platoon SGT, I had a tank commander that went by the name BOBO, SGT Borroughs, if either of you old soldiers see this it's me stick shift, SP4 Moore. There is one other soldier that left a lasting impression on me a that was specialist David Mathews never forgot you brother thanks for looking out for aq 17 year old kid bro. SO PLEASE ANY ONE FROM ALPHA CO. 1/64 WE PIERCE

Date: April 26 2006 REQUEST #3739
Name: Jim Wefers
Address: 70 Harold Street
City, State, ZIP: North Andover, MA. 01845
Telephone: 978-686-2145
E-mail: vze25kkg@verizon.net

Subject: B Company 2ndBG 38th Infantry Regt.

Comments: looking for members of B Company Sept 1957 to Sept 1959 Served at Ft. Benning and Schweinfurt esp. Weapons Platoon

Date: April 26, 2006 REQUEST #3738
Name: Connie Senseney
E-mail: ckozina@sbcglobal.net

Subject: 3rd Quartermasters during Occupation

Comments: I am searching for anyone who might have served with my father, RAYMOND H. KOZINA, S STG. He was transferred into the 3rd QMs after the Battle of the Bulge from the 70th QMs. I know he was in Ziegenhain, GR during at least August 1945.

Webmaster/Historian: Where might I find more information on the 3rd QMs during Occupation July 1945-Jan 1946?
Thanks for your help in advance.
Connie

Date: 04/25/2006 REQUEST #3737
Name: Will Elsbury
E-mail: wille66@yahoo.com

Subject: 4th Infantry Regiment--WW1

Comments: Is anyone aware of a WW1 memoir or regimental history for the 4th Infantry Regiment, besides John L. Barkley's "No Hard Feelings"? Thank you.

Date: April 24, 2006 REQUEST #3736
Name: Kyle Sladek
E-mail: SladKyl@tritons.org

Subject: World War II field medic

Comments: I am a student attending Notre Dame de la Baie Academy in Green Bay, Wisconsin. I am completing an oral history project for my history course, and I must interview a World War II field medic for this project. Your site was one of the sources I visited, and I am requesting your help in locating a WWII medic to interview. If you are a WWII medic or know of one who is willing to talk about his war experiences, please reply to this message.
Sincerely,
Kyle Sladek

Date: 4/24/06 REQUEST #3735
Name: fellmann jean-louis
Address: 6 rue des lilas
City, State, ZIP: 68230 Turckheim, France
E-mail: johnnyfellmann@yahho.fr

Subject: Jerome J. Kern

Comments: I research information about the soldier Jerome J. Kern from the Ith Bat. of the 7th RIUS. N° 36593120. I think he was killed during the battle of Colmar, end January 1945. But when and where ( Ostheim, Riedwhir...or an other village northly from Colmar) Excuse my English is not good. I am professor of History in Colmar Thank you for your Answer

Date: April 23, 2006 REQUEST #3734
Name: Mark Swanson
Telephone: 916-448-8871
FAX: 916-448-8851
E-mail: mwswanson@aol.com

Subject: Carl Axel Swanson

Comments: My grandfather was in the 3rd Division, 30th Infantry, 2d Battalion, Company H at Chateau Thierry and Meusse Argonne. My brothers and I are going to France in July to visit those areas. I am aware of the night attack on the trenches north of the Bois de Cunel on 10/18/1918 and the bombardment of the 2d Battalion on July 15, 1918 near the Bois de Agremont. I am interested in any other information, maps, photos or written accounts of the 30th Infantry, 2d Battalion, or Company H.

Date: 4/23/06 REQUEST #3733
Name: Silvana
Address: Po Box 349
City, State, ZIP: Pocono Summit, Pa 18466
Telephone: 570-894-8870
E-mail: drolet77@msn.com

Subject: Searching for info on Grandfather, John J. Reilly in WW2

Comments: My grandfather served in WW2 under General Patton as an American Army Soldier in the third army. His name was John J. Reilly from New Jersey. I cannot find any information on him. Can you help? Thank you.

Date: April 23, 2006 REQUEST #3732
Name: Arnold Jacobson
E-mail: arej@charter.net

Subject: Carnes K. Jacobson

Comments: While surfing tonight I came across your excellent website on the 3rd Division. My oldest brother [deceased] served with the 3rd ID in ww2 from January 1941 to August 1945. Not sure what units he was in, but I remember hearing 15th Infantry Regiment and 3rd Quartermaster Co. At the time he came home he was a three stripe Sgt. His name Carnes K. Jacobson. He never spoke much of his army days. Any info would be appreciated. Thank You. Arnold.

Webmaster's Note: Sgt Carnes K, Jacobson is listed in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 558 as a member of the 3d Quartermaster Company.

Date: April 23, 2006 REQUEST #3731
Name: Mark Swanson
Telephone: 916-448-8871
FAX: 916-448-8851
E-mail: mwswanson@aol.com

Subject: Carl Axel Swanson

Comments: My grandfather was in the 3rd Division, 30th Infantry, 2d Battalion, Company H at Chateau Thierry and Meusse Argonne. My brothers and I are going to France in July to visit those areas. I am aware of the night attack on the trenches north of the Bois de Cunel on 10/18/1918 and the bombardment of the 2d Battalion on July 15, 1918 near the Bois de Agremont. I am interested in any other information, maps, photos or written accounts of the 30th Infantry, 2d Battalion, or Company H.

Date: April 22, 2006 REQUEST #3730
Name: Bob Holden
E-mail: bobh_3829@msn.com

Subject: 3rd Med. Batt., 3rd Inf. Div

Comments: My brother served with the 3rd Med. Batt., 3rd Inf. Div. I would like to know what unit citations , (ribbons etc.) he would have been eligible to wear. He served from 7/1965 to 7/1967. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated as I would like to be able to give him a display box with the Flag, and all insignia.

Thank you very much

Date: 20 April 2006 REQUEST #3729
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Date: 18 Apr 2006 REQUEST #3728
Name: Michael G Roller
Address: 623 Cooperstown ct
City, State, ZIP: Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451
Telephone: (757) 965-6857
E-mail: michael.roller@navy.mil

Subject: CSM Coronado

Comments: Im MA3 Roller. I served with 3ID 4th Brigade from Jul 05- Feb 06 I worked mostly with company 184D under Capt. Dirskie. I am looking for CSM Coronado who was stationed at F.O.B. Falcon not sure what unit he was with. If anyone has any information please fell free to contact me.

On behalf of the NAVY K-9 it was with great honor to work with all of you

R/R
MA3 Roller, Michael G.

Date: April 16, 2006 REQUEST #3727
Name: Ingrid Iverson
Address: 27 Circle Drive
City, State, ZIP: Algonquin, IL 60102
E-mail: iverjack@comcast.net

Subject: Looking for WWII Battery A, 39th Field Artil.

Comments: Hello - I am the daughter of Alvin J. Iverson, who was a member of the Battery A 39th Field Artillery / 3rd Army serving during WWII. He's doing great and is always searching on-line for Army buddies. If you have information on anyone from that amazing group of men, please get in contact with me. He has a ton of photos and an amazing memory for detail. He would be excited to hear from any one of his fellow soldiers.

Date: 04/13/05 REQUEST #3726
Name: Jonathan Taylor
Address: 171 Moutrie St. The Citadel Station MSC 2761
City, State, ZIP: Charleston, SC, 32257
Telephone: 1-843-953-1643
E-mail: taylorj2@citadel.edu

Subject: Roland Riendeau 7th "E".

Comments: I am looking for a more detailed account of a friend named Roland Riendeau. He was a pfc in the 7th inf reg. and was in "E" company. He joined the ETO Feb 2,1944. He is a close friend of the family and I was trying to see some different accounts of how his bronze star was earned on Mar 1, 1944 in the vicinity of Cisterna Di littoria. I was also trying to figure out a more detailed account of "E" company all together. Thanks

Date: April 12, 2006 REQUEST #3725
Name: Barry S Kazmer
Address: 202 19 1/2 Ave N
Telephone: 320-255-9481
FAX: 320-255-9481
E-mail: bkazmer1@gmail.com

Subject: Engineers

Comments: Hi,
I am looking for any info on the 770th Engineer Dump Truck Company and its relationships to other Engineer Units in the 3rd Infantry Division. My father Frank W. Kazmer was in that unit as an officer and served in that particular unit from June 1944 through Nov 1945 all in the ETO with the 3rd Infantry.
Obviously the 770th had to be part of a larger Engineer Unit and that had to have been part of the 3rdID.
Thank you very much,
Barry S Kazmer

Date: April 11, 2006 REQUEST #3724
Name: GLENN O'CONNELL
Email: hooah48@hotmail.com

Subject: HOWARD MORRIS

Comments: HOWARD MORRIS WAS A MEMBER OF RECON CO. 3RD INFANTRY DIVISION 1951-1952. DOG
TAG US51143759. KOREA. I'M HELPING HIM FIND ANY INFORMATION REGARDING HIS COMRADES IN ARMS. REUNIONS ADDRESSES, ETC. MY NAME IS GLENN O'CONNELL I AM A SSG. IN THE NY STATE GUARD. ANY LEADS THAT YOU CAN GIVE ME I WILL BE VERY HAPPY TO RELAY TO HIM. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Date: 4-10-06 REQUEST #3723
Name: Robert Joseph Chipka
Address: 2608 West 60th street
City, State, ZIP: Minneapolis, MN 55410
Telephone: 612-922-8679
E-mail: chipka60@msn.com

Subject: Father

Comments: I have been doing some research on my father and I would like to know if there are records of how he won his Bronze star. or anything in general about his military career would be appreciated.

Date: 4/10/2006 REQUEST #3722
Name: Vincent Zinno
Email: reply to request@warfoto.com and mention request #3722

Subject: John Puhak

Comments: On behalf of a close friend, I'm trying to find out if Mr. Puhak was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division. He was attached to the 63rd Operational (signal) Battalion and spent most of the war in Italy, landing (I believe) in Salerno and continuing north into Austria and Belgium. He is quite ill now and his daughter wants to know as much as possible about his service.
Thanks very much.

Webmaster's Note: Thanks to Kevin White for this information.
Here's a link to a good WWII unit history of the 63rd Signal Battalion:http://www.usfava.com/USFA_63rdSigBn.htm
And another to a site for the still active unit:
http://www.gordon.army.mil/63sig/Bn%20Cdr.htm
Best of luck in your search.
Regards, Kevin White

Date: April 10, 2006 REQUEST #3721
Name: Morgane
E-mail: morgane.frett@aliceadsl.fr

Subject: Bill BENSON

Comments: My name is Morgane FRETT , I' am French (sorry for my English !!! ) and I 'am searching for my grandfather .I only know is name was Bill BENSON , he was born in Corsicana (TEXAS) and he was in the 3rd Infantry Division .He was in Alsace (FRANCE) in 1944 November .I would be very happy if someone could answer to me and explain to me how I can find some information or photos about him.

My mail is : morgane.frett@aliceadsl.fr Thank you very much and I hope read you later.
Morgane

Date: April 9, 2006 REQUEST #3720
Name: Bruce Viar
E-mail: ironeagle1989@yahoo.com

Subject: Stanley W. Strejcek

Comments: Looking for any information on this person. Doing history on Camp Adair.

Date: April 9, 2006 REQUEST #3719
Name: Linda P. Rucker
E-mail: jpickering12@comcast.net

Subject: Passenger list of the USS Simon B. Buckner

Comments: I'm looking for a passenger list of the USS Simon B. Buckner from November, 1952 sailing from Seattle to Japan. Can you help? Thanks.
Linda P. Rucker

Date: 04/08/2006 REQUEST #3718
Name: David L.G. Swartzlander
Location: 5946 W. Benalex Toledo Ohio
E-Mail: poopsie@bex.net

Subject: Friscan Patrol

Comments: Searching for any one that was with the "Friscan Patrol" A unit of the 30th Reg, 3rd Infantry Div.

Date: April 7, 2006 REQUEST #3717
Name: Eric Collier
E-mail: searcher@collieronline.org

Subject: Looking for info on my grandfather.

Comments: I don't know a lot about my grandfathers service. He passed away 2 years ago. He was just starting to open up about some of his most humorous experiences during his time with Company G, 15th Infantry, 3rd ID during WWII. His name was Chester Keenan. I'm not sure what I am looking for other than to maybe fill in the gaps about his time in the service. I am VERY proud of his service and would love to hear some things about his time in the service.
I know he was involved in the invasion of N. Africa. One of the stories he would tell was of literally getting a hernia while trying to off-load ammo cans from his wrecked Higgins boat. Another story was about a monkey that he chased out of a mess tent screaming and throwing things at it. He was an enlisted man and claimed he would never have had it any other way.
Thanks in advance from everyone that may help me.
Eric

Date: April 4, 2006 REQUEST #3716
Name: Lisa Hartshorn
Address: 121 Hawley Ave, Apt B
City, State, ZIP: Milford, CT 06460
Telephone: 203-777-5521 x2481
FAX: 203-787-5198
E-mail: lhartshorn@vnascc.org

Subject: My Grandfather, Joe O'Brien

Comments: I am looking for anyone that might have information of my grandfather, Joe O'Brien. I only know of what he told me. He was on one of the first boats to invade Normandy. His boat was attacked and exploded. He says that 75 men were on that boat and he was the only one to survive. He lost his leg. As his granddaughter, I seem to be the only one in my family that is proud of this man. I want to see him get all the credits and recognition he deserves. He is currently very ill and I can not get any information from him, so I really don't know where to begin. I just need a starting off point. I do know he was an honorary member of the 741st Tank battalion if that helps.

Date: 04/03/2006 REQUEST #3715
Name: Sean Riddle
E-mail: seanriddle@bellsouth.net

Subject: 377th Military Police Escort Guard Co.

Comments: Does anyone have any info regarding the 377th MP Escort Guard Co. During WWII? I know they began training at Ft. Sheridan then left for 9 more months of training in Florence , AZ. They then left for Ft. Patrick Henry on July 19th , 1943 and left there for Casablanca on July 29th , 1943 and arrived in Casablanca on August 6 , 1943. I am trying to figure out who the 377th was attached to. I have heard they were assigned to the 3rd , 36th and 45th Infantry Divisions. I am particularly interested in finding out which one my Grandfather was assigned to . His name was Pvt. Washington Clay Davis. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks , Sean Riddle