Personal Search and Notices-June 2006

Date: June 29, 2006 REQUEST #3817
Name: Claude Billiet
Address: 44 Rue du Doyard
City, State, ZIP: 4990 Belgium

Subject: Combat Infantryman's Badge

Comments: Can you tell me if I can carry the C.I. B.? I was a Belgium volunteer in Korea and I have the Military Cross with the Bronze Lion plus Presidential Unit Citation (U.S.). Also a South Korean Unit Citation O.N.V. Medal (Korea) and others. Thank you

Date: June 28, 2006 REQUEST #3816
Name: Tammy Metzgar
E-mail: tammymetzgar@iwon.com

Subject: 205th MP Company roster Ft. Leavenworth, Ks 1984

Comments: I am looking for a roster for the 205th M.P. Company Fort Leavenworth, Kansas most likely 1984 but possibly 1983 or 85. Does anyone know where I could find one?
Thanks,
Tammy

Date: June 28, 2006 REQUEST #3815
Name: George Peros
E-mail: GPerakis@aol.com

Subject: Platoon Leader Tech/Sgt Joe Hodgins

Comments: I am looking for any information you might have on Platoon Leader Tech/Sgt Joe Hodgins. I know he enlisted in Detroit, Mich. on 05/12/1939 and I know he was the most Decorated GI from Michigan in WWII. Would I would like to know where the Division was at from when he joined the Division to until 02/10/1942 when it shipped out to the Invasion of North Africa. Any information you can give on Joe will help me put together his history in WWII with your Division. He had 2 brothers and they also were in Combat Units. I am making up the WWII history of all the members of our family. Thanks in advance.
George Peros

Date: June 25, 2006 REQUEST #3814
Name: Robert Hilldrup
E-mail: RPHILLDRUP@webtv.net

Subject: Robert Hilldrup

Comments: Am interested in any photos or data on troops who served with me in 1956-58 in A Co., Ninth Inf Bn, 7th Inf Regt; A Btry 41st FA or 3d Admin Co.

Date: June 25, 2006 REQUEST #3813
Name: Peggy Smith
E-mail: Pjssmith1@wmconnect.com

Subject: James Carroll

Comments: I'm trying to find information on my father, Woodrow Sloan, who was in the 10th Mt. Div., 87th Infantry, in Italy, wounded on April 15, 1945. Also, trying to find out if anyone is still alive who served with him. thanks.
Peggy Smith

Date: June 24, 2006 REQUEST #3812
Name: Elaine Bobo
E-mail: Pastorf@gte.net

Subject: Charles L. Valson

Comments: On June 5 2006, I requested a copy of my dad military papers. Discharge date etc. My mom received them but didn't know the importance of them, she thought it was junk mail and tossed them away. Is it possible to sent them out again. Charles L. Valson. 439289556, 630th Ord Ammo Co. I need this for medical attention. Thanks in advance.
Elaine Bobo (daughter)

Date: 06/22/2006 REQUEST #3811
Name: Patrick Mannion
Location: Arizona
E-Mail: pjmanyun@yahoo.com

Subject: Joseph Mannion

Comments: I'm the very proud son of Joseph Mannion (of Montclair NJ), who served with the 3rd in North Africa through Italy. When he shipped his purple heart home, it indicated membership in the HQ company. I'm not sure how long he was in that company, but if any of you happen to know of him, please, by all means, drop me a note.
Dad died in 1972, and I know little about his participation. Certainly nothing he liked to chat about casually. It must have been very gruesome work. I had the pleasure of meeting many of his comrades at their reunion in San Diego 10 years ago. They relayed the same sentiments.
Just a proud son stopping by to honor his dad and his buddies. God bless you all.

Date: 6/24/06 REQUEST #3810
Name: Ray M Hix
E-mail: Slotyping1@aol.com

Subject: James Carroll

Comments: I served with the 3rd div from 1962 thru 1965 at Schweinfurt, Germany. I'm looking for a friend who was there the same years. his name is James Carroll, everyone called him Jim. I last seen him at Vugh Tau Vietnam, shortly after Tet 1968. Jim, if you see this or anyone who knows the whereabouts of Jim please contact me at the above E-mail address.

Date: 6/24/06 REQUEST #3809
Name: Robert P. Hilldrup
Address: 10402 Lawnmeadow Ct.
City, State, ZIP: Richmond VA 23233
Telephone: (804) 740-7535
E-mail: rphilldrup@webtv.net

Subject: Benning Svc 3ID '56-'58

Comments: I'd be pleased to hear from anyone who served at Harmony Church in A Co., 9th Inf Bn, 7th Inf Regt under Capt. Robert Grow...or at Sand Hill in either A Btry 4lst Field or 3d Admin Co. (AG's Office) during Dec '56-Mar '58 (when division "gyroed" to Germany, and many of us who were too "short" got shipped off as "legs" to XVIII Abn Corps at Bragg.
All best wishes,
Bob Hilldrup

Date: June 23, 2006 REQUEST #3808
Name: COL Dan Ball
E-mail: dan@ballboys.us

Subject: History of the Aviation units associated with the 3ID

Comments: I am interested in finding out as much about the history of the aviation units associated with the 3ID as possible. I’m taking over command of the Aviation Brigade this summer and I am curious as to the background of the organization. I have found what I believe is the original motto, Ex Alis Pugnamus and would like to know the English translation and any history behind the motto. I believe it means something close to From/On Wings we Fight, but not sure.
Thank You
COL Dan Ball

Date: June 23, 2006 REQUEST #3807
Name: Cathy Poston
E-mail: cathy10147@msn.com

Subject: WW II re-enacting

Comments: I was hoping that you could possibly help me. My husband is interested in the WW II re-enacting. He was maybe thinking about becoming part of a group. But it seems that he is more interested in re-enacting as a news correspondent. Could you possibly tell me if there is a particular group that I could contact?

We were at the Reading WW II weekend a few weeks ago and there were a lot of people dressed as the media and that is where he got the idea.
Thanks

Date: June 23, 2006 REQUEST #3806
Name: Nancy Scharping
E-mail: NScharping@hotmail.com

Subject: William Ellis, Niagara County New York

Comments: My mother recently gave my son a purple heart given to her family when her brother, William Ellis, was killed in WWII. The only information we have on William Ellis is date of birth, November 25, 1913 Date of death Sept 17, 1944. His grave marker is imprinted with PVT 30 INF 3 INF DIV World War II what does this mean? He was killed in action. How do we find out where he was killed and learn about his division's involvement in the war? We were given a photo of him standing in front of a ruin in Italy. Thank you.

Webmaster's Note: Pvt William D. Lewis is listed as KIA (Killed in Action) in the Roster section of the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division, in WWII" as a member of the 30th Infantry Regiment on page 515.

Date: June 21, 2006 REQUEST #3805
Name: Cathy Baker
Address: 750 Shaker Drive, #422
City, State, ZIP: Lexington, KY 40504
Telephone: Phone: (859) 277-8617
E-mail: cs81953@aol.com or cs81953@yahoo.com

Subject: Charles Madison Baker

Comments: I am searching for my father's World War II army division. His name was Charles Madison Baker, and he died in 1989. He was stationed in North Africa and Italy during the war, and served in the Rome-Arno campaign and the North Apennines campaign. He entered the African Theater on April 30, 1944, and the European Theater on June 19, 1944. I don't have a record of his army division, but I do have his army discharge papers. Please let me know if you can help.
With gratitude

Date: 06/21/2006 REQUEST #3804
Name: Mike W Crews
Location: Bassett, VA
E-Mail: drluv@adelphia.net

Comments: My fathers name is Ernest D. Crews , he was from Bassett Va. and some times they called him squirrelly- was in the 3rd ID , WWII he served in Anzio and all the battles and became a POW in Germany.. he told me all about the war and he was a very nice man, sadly he passed away in 2003. Id love to know if anyone here knew him, if you knew him or not and you'd like to email me please do.. esp if you served with him id love to know more about it..and correspond, thank you sincerely, and god bless everybody who served, Mike Crews

Date: June 19, 2006 REQUEST #3803
Name: Mike McInerney
E-mail: Macmmd@tmo.blackberry.net

Subject: John M McInerney

Comments: I was wondering if you could possibly help me or point me in the right direction. My father was a member of Company H 1256th Engineer Combat Battalion, his name was John M Mc Inerney. Where can I find additional info or websites that may have his records, awards, service tours, or personal information. My brother and I have his discharge papers but we're very much interested in his time of duty. My father passed away when we were very young so we're trying to fill the void now with any memories possible. Thanks for your understanding and any assistance you can provide. Thanks and God bless!!
Mike McInerney

Webmaster's Note: Much information that can get you started, can be found on our FAQ page at http://www.warfoto.com/3rdsocietyfaq.htm

Date: June 18, 2006 REQUEST #3802
Name: Sue Ard
E-mail: willowpetunia@hotmail.com

Subject: My uncle, Hollis Smith, Pearl River County, Mississippi, birthdate January 15, 1915

Comments: Uncle Hollis is now 91 years old. He was drafted before Pearl Harbor, went to North Africa, Sicily, England and then France. I'm trying to locate someone who served with him by the name of Johnny Whitehorse. Mr. Whitehorse was an attorney who served as an enlisted man in Africa and Sicily. He was from Arizona I believe. Any information anyone could give me would be very much appreciated.
Thanks
Sue Ard

Date: June 17, 2006 REQUEST #3801
Name: Bill Albert
Address: 140 N. College St.
City, State, ZIP: Palmyra, PA. 17078
Telephone: 717-838-0844
E-mail: walbert3223@aol.com

Subject: Looking for a Old Friend, James Sarrett?

Comments: I am looking for a fellow comrade by the name of James Sarrett? I think this is how he spells his last name. We served together in the 3rd Battalion 64th Armor Division I think between 1980 to 1983.

Date: Sat June 17 2006 REQUEST #3800
Name: Rev. Gene (Frenchie) Boisseau usn-ret
Address: 1320 Naval Ave
City, State, ZIP: Bremerton, WA 98337-1105
Telephone: 360-792-1579
E-mail: ibgbfrenchie@yahoo.com

Subject: WW2 172nd/941st field artillery history

Comments: searching for information about two us army field artillery units; 172nd and the 941st. both these units evolved from the NHANG early 1939 to 1945. specifically searching the history about the 941st FA. my father served in both units from & between 1940 to 1945 in the ETO. Frenchie*

Date: June 17, 2006 REQUEST #3799
Name: Enid Hicks Eberhardt
Address: 10304 Combahee Road
City, State, ZIP: Yemassee, SC 29945
Telephone: (843) 844-8404
E-mail: eberhardt@lowcountry.com

Subject: Concentration Camp Liberation

Comments: My father Lt. William Robert Hicks was involved in the liberation of a concentration camp I believe in Germany. I would like any information on this you may have. Any liberations the Third Infantry Division was part of would be of interest.
Thank you,

Date: June 16, 2006 REQUEST #3798
Name: Dean Kimber
E-mail: deankimber@comcast.net

Subject: Service of Gilbert Benjamin Kimber in WWII

Comments: My Father, Gilbert Benjamin Kimber, recently passed away. He enlisted in the Army in about 1939 from Longview, Washington. In his personal articles from WWII service, I found the shoulder patch for the 3rd Division. He was very humble and would never discuss the details, but I know he was in combat. Is there any record of his service; dates and locations of his service? Any record of possible decorations?
I would appreciate any assistance.
Thank You,
Dean Kimber, Seattle WA

Date: June 16, 2006 REQUEST #3797
Name: Ron Hoyer
E-mail: ronhoyer@gmail.com

Subject: Sgt. Russell S. Hoyer 3rd ID, 7th Inf Reg, 2nd Bn

Comments: My father Sgt. Russell S. Hoyer died on 24 Nov 1951 on Hill 355 (Dagmar) in North Korea. If anyone remembers him or has information on his unit that day I would like to get in touch with you.

Date: 6-13-06 REQUEST #3796
Name: John Morici
Address: 2412 Orchard Beach RD
City, State, ZIP: McHenry Illinois
Telephone: 847-417-3194
FAX: 815-385-3970
E-mail: shearstylinsalon@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Melvin James Dalby-Dalbie-Dalbey

Comments: I'm looking for info on my father. I'm not sure of the spelling. All I know is he was from Minnesota, stationed in Frankfurt Germany in 1946, somehow fell and was paralyzed, and then sent back home. thanks for any info.

Date: June 12, 2006 REQUEST #3795
Name: Patsy Choate-Manu
E-mail: pmanu@houston.rr.com

Subject: Frank Choate (Marion Francis Choate)

Comments: My father passed away a few years ago. I just found out that he was in the 3RD Army, 65th Infantry Division and was one of Patton's men. I am not sure, but he could have been in the 261 Regiment. When the war ended, he was at Enns, Austria. I have been told that he made Sergeant several times. He never mentioned any of this to me before he died. If anyone has any information about my Dad I would so appreciate hearing from you.

Date: 12 June 2006 REQUEST #3794
Name: James Watterson
E-mail: gypsy32@triad.rr.com

Subject: KIA Information Search

Comments: Searching for information on my second cousin, 1LT. Harold A. Schultz. I believe Harold was with the 3ID, 7th Infantry and was KIA on or around June 6, 1944. Any information or stories from those who may remember him would be appreciated. Thank you.
My e-mail address is gypsy32@triad.rr.com
James Watterson

Date: 6/11/06 REQUEST #3793
Name: Stephen Cotter
E-mail: steve_cotter@yahoo.com

Subject: Research of Father's service in WW2 Pacific

Comments: I am interested in any information for the Marine AA units who served in Guam . My Father was a Light AA Gun ,864 and Light AA Fire Control Man 594 Service School attended Special Weapons Gun Battalion Artillery Battalion N.C Service from Sept 1943 through May 1946 Looking for any help on further information of where he may have been. Only have a picture of him in Guam 1944.
Any tips on how I could find out his assigned unit? The only military document I have is his separation report which does to list an exact company or division.

Date: 6/11/2006 REQUEST #3792
Name: John Berger
E-mail: john.f.berger@us.army.mil

Subject: Raymond Ross

Comments: My wife is trying to get her fathers dd214 and war records. St. Louis said they were burned in the fire of 1973. We have a picture of him in uniform. He was in the Korean war with the 3Id. 1/15 possibly I co. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Date: June 09, 2006 REQUEST #3791
Name: Charles J Mc Cauley
Address: 2 Beech st
City, State, ZIP: Morton, Pa, 19070
Telephone: 215.813.2892
FAX: 309.416.2212
E-mail: ahobolodge@aol.com

Subject: Joseph T. Mc Cauley ser#338 154 88

Comments: I am looking for info on my Father who passed away 10/25/1981 He was in the 1st battalion, 15th regiment from 08/25/1944 thru 07/09/1946. I am looking to put together a history for his grandkids. The military records were destroyed in the 1973 fire, and all I could get was his form 53-55. He was wounded twice but the records say once, I remember him saying he was wounded twice he has 2 purple hearts. He said he was with George Myford, (spelling could be wrong) when 88mm art. shrapnel got them, He recalls Gen. Patton visiting the hospital they were in handing out Awards, He told me of liberating a concentration camp but not knowing the name He also told he was presumed KIA ,only to surface later to rejoin his squad. I would appreciate any info anyone could have on him ,it would mean a great deal to his family. Thank You

Date: 6/9/6 REQUEST #3790
Name: T/Sgt Floyd W. Adams
E-mail: LuckyMaui@hotmail.com

Subject: Tsgt. Floyd W. Adams

Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father, Tsgt. Floyd Adams in WWII. He was a replacement in N. Africa, and was in Sicily, Italy (Anzio), and France. He won the silver star, bronze star, and two purple hearts. He was shot near the French / German border. I am especially interested in anyone who knows of an action where he led two men into a ditch full of 20-30 Germans and they killed or captured all of them. The other two men received silver stars, but my dad got some shrapnel in his ass the next day and was in a field hospital when they got the medals, and didn't get his. The story of how he got the one silver star is in the History of the 3rd Division.

Date: June 8, 2006 REQUEST #3789
Name: Patty Klohoker
E-mail: patty.klohoker@baesystems.com

Subject: Captain Robert Smith - Germany - Schweinfurt- 1973-1974

Comments: Searching for Captain Smith who was very special to me. He was stationed in Germany in 1973 and 1974 when I was there. I believe he was at the Ledford base. I'd really love to talk with him.

Date: June 8, 2006 REQUEST #3788
Name: Scott Vermilyea
E-mail: scottdver@yahoo.com

Subject: PFC Gerald P Vermilyea

Comments: Looking for any information on my Great Uncle, who was KIA March 23, 1943 at El Gueterra. The only information i have at present is that he was in the 18th Infantry Reg, 1st ID. I've heard second hand that he was bazooka man, but could be misinformed. I would greatly appreciate anything, especially stories or photos. please email me at scottdver@yahoo.com
Thank you

Date: June 6, 2006 REQUEST #3787
Name: luz dumadaog
Address: Philippines

Subject: looking for information regarding my father

Comments: my father was a peftok during the Korean war, i would like to met and talk to somebody who worked with him in korea. his name is Leopoldo D. Dumadaog

Date: 6/5/06 REQUEST #3786
Name: Dana McCurdy
E-mail: dmccurdy@accmats.com

Subject: Lymon H Curvin

Comments: Hi my name is Dana, my papa was in world war 2, his name was Lymon H Curvin...he was in the 3rd Division, Company L, 30th Infantry Regiment....I am going to try to maybe find someone who might have info on him or better yet, a picture would be great! My papa passed away a few years ago...I would sit and listen to him tell stories from the war...It is amazing how much detail he remembered...but I seen your entry on your uncle and thought here is a starting place.....thank you for your time!
Dana

Date: 6/3/06 REQUEST #3785
Name: Jim McNeill
City, State, ZIP: Franklin MA 02038
E-mail: www.jimsshed@aol.com

Subject: 123 Signal bn. 3rd Inf. Div.

Comments: I'm trying to locate some one who was in the 123 signal bn.3rd inf. div. at the Hindenburg Kaserne Wurzburg Germany. from 1961-1964..(Larry Lind ) (Leonard Kelly ) (Irwin Miller)

Date: 6/2/06 REQUEST #3784
Name: L Sterken
E-mail: lsterken@hotmail.com

Subject: Information about my dad, Frank L Sterken Jr

Comments: My dad's name is Frank L Sterken Jr.
He was with the 3rd division 7th infantry according to his discharge papers. But in his photo he is wearing the 30th Infantry pin on his lapel. He was in Sicily, South Africa, Tunisia. I think between 1941-1943. He was a Sergeant.
Any info would greatly be appreciated.
Thank you.

Date: June 1, 2006 REQUEST #3783
Name: Brian Mitchener
Address: 2320 Nuthatch LN.
City, State, ZIP: Ft. Wayne, IN. 46825
Telephone: 260-490-7897
E-mail: mitch112@hotmail.com

Subject: Paul F. Mitchener

Comments: Looking for info. on my grandfather, aar's, anything you have. His name is Paul F. Mitchener. He said he was in the 3rd Division for most of the war, from Africa to Germany. Somehow he came home with the 36 Infantry Division. I think after being wounded, and returned to duty. Thanks.

Date: 1 June 2006 REQUEST #3782
Name: Everett J. Roberts
Address: 11008 87th Ave SW
City, State, ZIP: Lakewood, WA 98498
Telephone: 253 584 5632
FAX: 253 584 5632
E-mail: robpsdkcwa@comcast.net

Subject: Pvt Everett J. Roberts 42119855

Comments: Locate unit Father was in Oct 1944 to Feb 1945 during Rome to Arno Campaign. Unable to locate where he served except notation served in this campaign prior to shipping to Germany in late Feb and assigned to F Co, 310 Inf 78 Div where he was killed 12 Mar 1945 at Kretzhaus Ger. Like to know if he was assigned to this div during the period. no known info.

Date: June 1, 2006 REQUEST #3781
Name: Remer Y. Brinson III
Address: 2418 McDowell St
City, State, ZIP: Augusta, GA 30904
Telephone: 706 733-5473
FAX: 706-731-6601
E-mail: remerbrinson@firstbankofga.com

Subject: Remer Y. Brinson Jr

Comments: My dad served in Korea with the 3rd Division. My mom used to have some articles written about him at that time is Stars & Stripes, that we can't locate. Any help would be appreciated.
Remer Y. Brinson III