Personal Search and Notices-May 2006

Date: May 31. 2006 REQUEST #3780
Name: Wallace Webster
E-mail: wfwebster@frontiernet.net

Subject: Raymond Crooks, Father-in-law's service

Comments: I have been trying to help my wife to find out where and when her father, Raymond Crooks, won a silver star and purple heart while in the Army in WWII. He entered the Army on December 12, 1940 and was invalided back to the United States with a leg wound sometime in 1945. He was discharged from McCaw Hospital in Walla Walla, WA on May 9, 1945. His unit was listed as 3rd Signal Company, and his rank as Technician Fifth Grade on his discharge. Based on my research, I believe he probably served in the 3rd Signal Company, 15th Battalion, 3rd Infantry Division. We have his Silver Star, and the Purple Heart he received for his leg wound, but don't have the citations which would go with these medals. Raymond Crooks died in 1951 and all information the family had about his wartime service has been lost. We would like to know if we are correct about his service with the 3rd ID, and any information about where and when he won these medals.

Webmaster's note: Raymond M. Crooks T/5, 3d Signal Co, was awarded the Silver Star for action in Italy, on Feb.29, 1944. This is from the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 391. He is also listed as a member of the 3d Signal Co. on page 556. There are two websites that you may find interesting concerning the 15th Signal Co. WWII Memoirs-3rd Infantry Division and d o g f a c e s o l d i e r s
A photographic journey of the Third Signal Co. of the 15th Regiment of the U.S. Third Infantry Division-WWII by Denis Toomey

Date: May 31, 2006 REQUEST #3779
Name: Eric Ramme
E-mail: eramme@yahoo.com

Subject: My Father's service in WWII

Comments: Dear Sirs: I am trying to find any information about my fathers service in Europe during WWII. I believe he arrived at Utah beach on D-day plus 2. Is there any way to find out where he fought or decorations he received? All I know is that he participated in the Battle of the Bulge and also in the defense of Antwerp with the 125th anti-aircraft artillery unit during the V-2 rocket attacks in the winter of 44-45. He was probably a captain at the time. His name is Peter F. Ramme and his serial # was 0392694. I thank you for any information you may have.

Date: May 31, 2006 REQUEST #3778
Name: G. David Jaehnig
E-mail: dave_yooper@yahoo.com

Subject: 3rd Inf. Division History

Comments: I am searching for history of the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division pertaining to WWII. I have had very little luck in obtaining much detailed information, and any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.

History of the Third Infantry Division
in World War II

http://www,batterypress.com/Book/index.cfm?method=viewbook&BookID=187
Click on above link to see description of 3rd Infantry Division book
First printed in 1947 and reprinted in 1987
Donald G. Taggart / Hardcover / Available 12/1/99
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: 5/31/2006 REQUEST #3777
Name: Mark Hardy
email: marnedog1@yahoo.com

Subject: Men of c battery 1/76 FA 1982 - 1984

Comments: Looking for any men who served in charlie battery 1/76 FA. I have found 3 so far. Any info please contact me at marnedog1@yahoo.com Our commander was LT Charles S. Keller thank you.

Date: 05-30-06 REQUEST #3776
Name: Todd Foster
City, State, ZIP: Savannah Ga
E-mail: Tfoster409@aol.com

Subject: seeking info on family member KIA 1951 Korea

Comments: Seeking info on location of action July 1,1951 resulting in death of Pfc Laird C. Mills S#us52058861 7th inf rgt. 3rd ID. Laird was the younger brother of my father in-law Capt. D.W. Mills. Dan said that as he recalls Laird was the BAR man. Dan also said that in 1951 he had a phone conversation with Lairds Col. about the events of 7/1/51 but now at 89 he does not recall the details. I would be interested in circumstances of that day. Names of CO and NCO as well as squad members.
Contact info for any surviving officers or enlisted men that might recall Laird or have photos of him as we wanted to put together a remembrance. I thank you much for the job you do on this web site.
yours truly Todd Foster

Date: May 30, 2006 REQUEST #3775
Name: Mike Gallagher
Address: Box 5892
City, State, ZIP: Grand Forks, N.D. 58206
Telephone: 701-772-0145
E-mail: yankeefan58201@yahoo.com

Subject: personnel search

Comments: I am searching for information of the whereabouts of Pvt Hoff Thomas Allen, Third Infantry Division. Please advise ASAP if you have any information. Thank you.

Date: 5-30-06 REQUEST #3774
Name: John Malino
Address: 1613 Oakley ave
City, State, ZIP: Kansas City, MO 64127
E-mail: jmalino@netscape.com

Subject: Mark Thomson, trying to find old army buddy

Comments: I'm looking for Mark Thomson we were in b.co 10th engineers 3rd inf. div attach to e.co 10th engineers 3rd inf. div. Larison barracks Kizsingen Germany in 1968. he 1049 to Vietnam in 1969 and I was sent back to b co 10th engineers 3rd inf. div. in Bad Kizsingen in 1970. The last time I heard from him, he was in a little town called Benlong Vietnam. I think it was an r&r station ,he was in an armor(m60a1)tank unit there.. gunner I think ..if you know anything about him... please drop me a line thank you and god bless

Date: 5/29/06 REQUEST #3773
Name: John Wenig
Address: 278 Canal Street
City, State, ZIP: Ellenville, NY 12428
E-mail: jgwenig@aol.com

Subject: Research on Great Uncle, John Adolph Treiber,WW1

Comments: My Great Uncle enlisted in 1918,was assigned to the 76th FA, BN D Battery. Was killed in Action July 29 1918,at Château Thierry France

Date: May 29, 2006 REQUEST #3772
Name: Ed Venckus
E-mail: evenckus@comcast.net

Subject: Lyrics to "We Will Remain Here"

Comments: Folks,
Does anyone have the written words to the (beautiful) song "We Will Remain Here" sung by the 3rd Inf. Div. Chorus, probably in the early '60's. I have the record (45 rpm) but can't understand all the words.

Date: May 29, 2006 REQUEST #3771
Name: Angela Jarvis Douglass
E-mail: addouglass@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Harl Jarvis

Comments: I would like info on my dad Harl Leemon Jarvis, WWII discharge papers says Company B 739th Amphibian Tractor Bn. Battles were Rhineland Go 40 W 45 and Central Europe Go 48 WD 45. Medals: Good Conduct Medal EAME Theater Ribbon and Two Bronze Service Stars American Theater Ribb

Date: May 29, 2006 REQUEST #3770
Name: Michael M Kordwitz
Address: 19 Jay Lane
City, State, ZIP: Kutztown, PA 19530
Telephone: 610-392-6944
FAX: 610-997-3980
E-mail: longkord@yahoo.com

Subject: Norman M Kordwitz

Comments: Hello, Please see if you have any info on my father. I believed he was in the 3rd army. Thank you

Date: May 28, 2006 REQUEST #3769
Name: Allice Knox
E-mail: ag_knox@msn.com

Subject: M/Sgt John Monroe Fish

Comments: Still searching for anyone who knew or has information on my brother. John Monroe Fish was a tank commander with Company B, 64th Tank Battalion, 3rd Inf. Div and missing in action July 19, 1953. The other crew members were: Cpl Ralph Zonta, Pvt Donald D. Fislar, Pvt Lucis G. Nuxoll and one other crew member, name unknown. Any information would be greatly appreciated, as his records were destroyed in the fire at the records center in 1973.

Date: May 28, 2006 REQUEST #3768
Name: Steven Chance
Address: 960 Denise Court SE
City, State, ZIP: Salem, Oregon 97306
E-mail: chancesl@msn.com

Subject: Robert Franklin Chance, Fathers History with 3rd Infantry

Comments: Looking for any information about my father Robert Franklin Chance, VI Corps, 7th Army, 3rd Inf. Co. A - Wounded in Biberbauch on April 26th 1945. Was in Nuremburg on April 18th 1945. Would love to get any info or pictures that anyone has.
Thanks
Steve Chance
Proud Son

Date: 5/26/2006 REQUEST #3767
Name: Jo Ann Laskowski Ashline
E-mail: joashline@hotmail.com

Subject: Joseph J. Laskowski

Comments: I am looking for information on my father's service history. He was from Wilkes-Barre, PA and was drafted into the Army in July, 1944. I believe he was in Belgium later that year. He may have completed basic training at Fort Dix, NJ. He lived in Plainville, CT most of his life, and was a life member of the E.P. Zbikowski Polish Legion No. 2 of Bristol, CT. ANY information would be appreciated.

Date: 5-26-06 REQUEST #3766
Name: Daniel McCreary
Address: 4580 54th ave ne
City, State, ZIP: naples fl 34120
Telephone: 239-784-6917
E-mail: danmccreary@earthlink.net

Subject: info/pics of the war

Comments: i was wondering if anyone had any info letters or pics of a war because i would like some of the third infantry division of illinois because my brother is a sergeant and i would like to see what he went threw over in iraq there because i would like to sign up for the army national guard some day but im only 14 so if you have any info please email me thank you

Date: 5/25/06 REQUEST #3765
Name: William Hayden
Address: 1804 Sandpiper
City, State, ZIP: Plano, TX, 75075
Telephone: 972-423-8123
E-mail: sbhayden1@verizon.net

Subject: Clarence E. Bailey

Comments: I am doing research on the father of an elderly lady. His name was Clarence E. Bailey of Oak Grove, AR, and appeared by writing in a photo to have been with the 162nd Depot Brigade at Camp Pike, AR. I do not see that he was part of the 3rd Div, but hoped you could add to what I know.
Thank you,

Date: May 25, 2006 REQUEST #3764
Name: Thomas M. Heffernan
E-mail: grace48@sbcglobal.net

Subject: 1970-71 HHC 3rd Brigade 3rd Infantry Division, Aschaffenburg, Germany

Comments: I was just wondering if you had any pictures or information of the people in the Company during this time period (1970-1971). Thank you.
-Thomas M. Heffernan

Date: May 22, 2005 REQUEST #3763
Name: Carlos S. Torrelino
E-mail: totie2t@yahoo.com

Subject: Mr. Jorge Torrelino

Comments: My father Jorge Torrelino has worked as a civilian employee at the US Army Military Depot during the WW11 in the Philippines. Is it possible to verify/know any distinction on his services as a US veteran? If so, how are we going to claim these benefits as his beneficiary/claimants? Please advise us. Thank you very much.

Date: May 22. 2006 REQUEST #3762
Name: ralph e hinkle [ eddie]
Address: 310 kendrick ave
City, State, ZIP: elizabethton
Telephone: 423-542-9791
E-mail: titanfan012@yahoo.com

Subject: merrell

Comments: I'm looking for anybody that was at merrell . I was there from dec 1976 to may 1976. I was with the 614th maint co as a radio repair man [31E20] anybody that was there please contact me

Date: 21 May 06 REQUEST #3761
Name: Kimberly Asewicz
Address: 292 Warren Street
City, State, ZIP: Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
Telephone: 908-319-3052
E-mail: asewiczkc@att.net

Subject: William Asewicz

Comments: I am looking for information on my father-in-law. He was in the 101st during WWII. My husband is trying to get any information about him.

Date: May 19, 2006 REQUEST #3760
Name: Kevin Fernandez
Telephone: 813-383-4593
E-mail: Fkevinj@aol.com

Subject: 3 ID/ 7 Reg/ G Co Korea Oct 50- Nov 51

Comments: I am looking for anyone who served in Korea Oct 50- Nov 51, 7th Reg G Company, who knew my father Sgt Joseph (Pepe) Fernandez.

Date: 16 May 2006 REQUEST #3759
Name: Jenna
E-mail: jenna.murry@us.army.mil

Subject: Ziegenhiem, Germany

Comments: HI I was wondering where exactly Ziegenhiem, Germany is located. I have been trying to find it and I can't seem to. My grandfather was a POW there while he served with the 242 Regt and I have been trying to find it. If you could help that would be amazing! thank you!!!

Date: 05152006 REQUEST #3758
Name: Les Jacobs
Address: 3768 MCR P
City, State, ZIP: Wiggins, CO 80654
Telephone: 970 483-6631
E-mail: tracker36@hotmail.com

Subject: George Jacobs

Comments: I am looking for information on or anyone who may have known my father, George Jacobs. He served in Korea in the 3rd as a medic or a driver in a medical unit. He was killed in an auto accident when I was a small child. What i have been able to find out about his service record is mostly from researching the insignia on his dress greens. Hope someone out there remembers him. thanks.

Date: May 14, 2006 REQUEST #3757
Name: Martha Hovenden Law
Address: 3215 Buckeye Court
City, State, ZIP: Napa, CA 94558
Telephone: 707-252-2536
FAX: 707-253-8212
E-mail: brianlaw86@yahoo.com

Subject: Thomas R. Hovenden

Comments: My dad was in the 3rd Division, 15th Infantry Regiment, F Company as a second lieutenant during WW II. He went from Ft. Lewis, WA in 1942 to Camp Pickett, VA, and from there to North Africa. He became a first Lieutenant upon arrival in North Africa. He landed in Sicily in 1943, but we don't know what happened for the rest of the war. ?????

Date: May 14, 2006 REQUEST #3756
Name: Frederick F. Quattrucci
Address: 93 Winfield st
City, State, ZIP: Norwood, MA 02062
Telephone: 781-762-5564
FAX: 781-762-5564
E-mail: fredq@verizon.net

Subject: third division Korea 1950 703rd ordinance

Comments: looking to here from any member of 703rd. ordinance from 1950&51 Korea thank you Freddie

Date: May 13, 2006 REQUEST #3755
Name: Glen W. Bunting
Address: 105 E. Dale St.
City, State, ZIP: Browntown, WI. 53522
Telephone: 608-966-1226
E-mail: betty3@tds.net

Subject: Glen W. Bunting

Comments: We are looking for anyone who remembers being with Glen in Germany in 1944 where the bridge was bombed and collapsed. We know it was south of Frankfort. He was with the 1301 as an engineer in company A. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Date: 12 May 2006 REQUEST #3754
Name: Robert Hartzog Jr
E-mail: alahartzog@aol.com

Subject: info on 1st Bn, 289th Inf, WWii

Comments: Looking for where to look for the record or history of the 75 Division,1st Battalion, 289th Infantry. My Father was in it and has since died. He left a map drawn by 1st Lt. John L. Lane showing the Route of the 1st Battalion leaving LeHarve France , and on to Belgium, Holland, & Germany. The unit was commanded by Lt. Col. Henry K. Fluck. Dad told me he was in the battle of the bulge but preferred not to talk about. It bothered him a great deal.
Thanks for any help or guidance

Date: 05/11/06 REQUEST #3753
Name: Linda (Jaeger) Butler
Address: 133 North 14th Street
City, State, ZIP: Olean New York 14760
Telephone: 716-372-0893
E-mail: LButler@sbu.edu

Subject: S/SGT Richard E Jaeger

Comments: I am looking for information on my uncle Richard E Jaeger. He was in the 10th Mountain Division 1943-1945. He was at Camp Carson after the Kiska mission. Camp Hale Feb 1944 and Camp Swift, TX. Anyone that has photo's, information or memories of my uncle that they would like to share with me would be greatly appreciated. I can supply very little else in tracking down more information. Please e-mail me if you can help me out. Thank you.
Linda (Jaeger) Butler, Niece

Date: May 10, 2004 REQUEST #3752
Name: tayron thomas
Address: visit forth bliss ----late 48 mayor commander legal aid
Subject: jmrowland2030@aol.com

Comments: tayron thomas mayor comander at that time visit 2004 forth bliss need to contact monica rowland black guy 5"5 med complection try to contac since that time lost contact norma not give the rigth information......

Date: 5/10/2006 REQUEST #3751
Name: Ellen Ray-Sarcletti
Address: 4218 Mcilwaine Dr
City, State, ZIP: Petersburg, Va , 23803
Telephone: 804-862-2220
FAX: 804-862-2220

E-mail: elnsarc@aol.com

Subject: Searching For Father 1960 Augsburg

Comments: Harry-Warman,Werman,Worman,Wehrman,Wurman, etc.
The only known issues of my brothers' father is that in the early 1960's he was a mess cook stationed in Augsburg ,Germany. Which is where my brother was born ,March 27, 1963.
Through his buddies and friends my mother learned Harry came back to the states to Ft. Dix , New Jersey . I have done numerous searches with no luck ,we know Harry was married to a school teacher and had 2 children by her. Harry was also 10-20 yrs older then my mother, who is now 69.
Do to so many years we are no positive of the spelling of his last name so a picture would be great. My mother had to destroy all when she married my father)
My brother really needs to know his family any help would be greatly appreciated, if not to meet Harry but, his siblings, as Harry might not still be alive... if you can help in any way please e-mail me @ elnsarc@aol.com

Date: May 9, 2006 REQUEST #3750
Name: Kimberley Svec Ackerson
E-mail: alforensicpsyc@aol.com

Subject: WWII 342nd Inf, Co. G

Comments: Greetings:
I have recently unearthed a collection of war-time pictures relating to my grandfather, Edward D. Wandtke. As apparently common with other veterans, he spoke minimally about the war and has since passed away (1993). The pictures suggest he was a member of the 342nd Infantry, Company G and I know for a fact he was part of both the European and South Pacific offensives. While in the South Pacific he contracted malaria and was sent home. Some pictures suggest he assisted in the liberation of a POW/concentration camp in Europe, possibly Dachau. As an aside, his brother, Le Roy Wandtke also served in WWII although I have nothing further on his involvement. I would greatly appreciate any personal information regarding Edward's (or Le Roy's) unit and the unit's participation in WWII. I am completing a family genealogy project and would truly enjoy having this info.

Kimberley Svec Ackerson, Ph.D.

Date: May 8, 2006 REQUEST #3749
Name: Lee Kenna
E-mail: lkenna7501@comcast.net

Subject: Medical Company, 86th Infantry Regiment

Comments: To Howard Coundiff: Just saw your post about Schweinfurt, Ledward Barracks, 1955-56 and tried to e-mail you but apparently your address has changed. Please e-mail me your current e-mail address. Would like to reminisce about the old days.

Date: May 7 2006 REQUEST #3749

Name: Lynda Lopez-Smela

E-mail: Lopezsmela2@comcast.net

Comments: Am daughter of German Lopez, possibly spelled Jerman Lopez who left from Richmond, Virginia in 1943 third infantry division. Dad is looking for old buddies but can't remember any names. Ship was hit on way to front. Ended up in Ireland in a small town in 1943. Was trained at Fort Sam Houston in 1943. Left Ireland to Mount Farm in 1943. Stayed there until end of war. Met my Mother who was RAF and married in 1944 we believe. Was at Abington RAF base. Best friend was Tony Conte. Shaparo (sp?) was in same out--fit. Please contact me at Lopezsmela2@comcast.net so I can call my Dad with any info. Dad does not have a computer. Would really appreciate any help I can get. Thank you very much and God bless to all. Lynda

Date: May 6, 2006 REQUEST #3748
Name: Samuel Frierson
E-mail: tonybone@bellsouth.net

Subject: Donald Dunning

Comments: Looking for a person I was stationed with in Wildflecken, Germany, during the dates of 1966-1968 with the 2/15. I think he was a Sp4, Donald Dunning My name is Samuel Frierson

Date: May 3, 2006 REQUEST #3747
Name: Christian Bjorn Rye
City, State: Palmer, Alaska
E-mail: akbaby23@yahoo.com

Subject: I am searching the Internet for my real father

Comments: My name is Christian Bjorn Rye. I live in Alaska and I am searching the Internet for my real father. His name is William R Harris and he served in the United States Army in Germany in 1968.

The only thing I have from him is an envelope he sent to my mother while he was still there dated August 22, 1968.
The return address shows:

SP/5 William R. Harris
RA 13986480
Co. A 10th Engr. 3rd Inf. Div.
APO, NY 09702

It says Army 886/7212 on the back of the envelope and a number by itself that reads 09721.

I don't know if you can help me or not, but I thought I would try. I have tried military websites and cannot come up with any specific data. I am 37 years old now and wish to find my father. I would appreciate it if you would return with an answer even if you cannot help me.
Thank you,
Christian Rye

Date: May 3, 2006 REQUEST #3746
Name: Eugene Cavicchioni
E-mail: hcavi@upnorthcable.com

Subject: 3rd Infantry Division in Korea hard cover book

Comments: I would like to find this book, copyright 1953, 3rd Infantry Division, printed by Toppan Printing Company, Tokyo, Japan. My book is falling apart and I would like one in better condition, especially the cover.
Thank you for any info available.

From Martin Markley: The book is out of print. If you go to this Turner Publishing website you can get on a waiting list http://www.turnerpublishing.com/detail.aspx?ID=119

Date: May 2, 2006 REQUEST #3745
Name: Richard N. McKiddy
E-mail: RNMINKCMO@aol.com

Subject: General Walton H. Walker photos of Memorial Service, Dec. 23, 1950

Comments: I saw a photo of General Walton H. Walker in last weeks Army Times. George and Andy and myself were part of a provisional 8th Army reconnaissance unit (502d Recon Platoon (Prov). Is there a way to find out if there are Army photos still available of the memorial services held in Yokohama, Japan (Dec '50) before the general was flown to Arlington for burial?

He was killed in an auto accident in Korea on December 23, 1950. The series of photos of particular interest are of this service in Yokohama. The pictures show Gunderson, Shelton and myself as well as other soldiers in the (502d Recon) honor guard.
Richard N. McKiddy, OP15

Date: May 2, 2006 REQUEST #3744
Name: Peter Branti
E-mail: BRANTILAW@AOL.COM

Subject: Homer R. Stoughton KIA April 15, 1945

Date: May 1, 2006 REQUEST #3743
Name: Edward J. Ertl
E-mail: edertl@aol.com

Subject: 1st Lt. Edward R. Ertl

Comments: Seeking information regarding my uncle Lt. Edward R. Ertl, Company A, 1st Btn. 30th Infantry. KIA 11-26-44. I will be visiting his grave in Epinal this year and intend to retrace his line of march from 11-20-44 until 11-26-44. Any information would be appreciated.