Personal Search and Notices-July 2006

Date: 07-31-2006 REQUEST #3853
Name: Robyn (Risley) Hadaway
E-mail: robynhadaway@alltel.net

Subject: Looking for someone who knew Roger Risley

Comments: I am looking for someone who might have known my dad. His name was Roger E. Risley. He was in the army from the mid sixties to the late seventies I believe. He died in 1980. I know he was stationed in Alaska in 1974 the year I was born. He died and I have no memories of him and would to chat with someone who does.

Date: July 30, 2006 REQUEST #3852
Name: Penn Dutchman Antiques
Telephone: 773-561-2263
E-mail: penndutchman@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Harry Hanna

Comments: My father in law was 3rd Division soldier from 1907 to after the war. He was a enlisted man who was made a Lt. Quite rare I'm told. I have all his papers, maps reviews of each battle including gas attacks. instruction books from 1909 to 1919. plus quite of the division newspapers. I'm interested in finding the value of these items. His name was Harry Hanna, sometimes it was spelled Hannah. He also helped chase poncho villa.
Penn Dutchman Antiques

Date: 7/29/06 REQUEST #3851
Name: John Presensky
Address: 9331 Farmington Drive
City, State, ZIP: Fort Wayne, IN. 46835
Telephone: 260 486-5826
E-mail: jpresen@msn.com

Subject: My Father - John Presensky Sr

Comments: My father (John Presensky) was in the 3rd Division in WWII. I know he was at Anzio but have little other information on his time with the 3rd Division. Is there a way to get more information on him?
John Presensky Jr.

Date: 7-27-2006 REQUEST #3850
Name: Gale Jackson
E-mail: LindaGJ999@aol.com

Subject: 15th Inf company A

Comments: My great uncle was a PFC in the 15 Infantry Regiment, Third Infantry Division, company A. He was wounded in April 1945 by sniper fire one kilometer out of Nuremberg Germany and received a Purple Heart. I believe that he was in a hospital in Nancee (sp?) France. I would like to more about the 15th Infantry especiall Company A during this period.

Date: 07/25/2006 REQUEST #3849
Name: Darlene Bishop
Address: 2012 Beverly Street
City, State, ZIP: Odessa, Texas 79761
Telephone: 432-349-3203
FAX: 432-272-5666
E-mail: bishop@grandecom.net

Subject: WWII MOH Info needed!

Comments: My father is Tulio Angelo Bonora and he was a Sergeant in the Army from 1941 to 1945 and was stationed in Italy while Pearl Harbor was fought. He was on the front lines and he has gotten over 6 metals that we can recall, however he is now 84 years old and doesn't remember much and we would like to get help to find out which metals he received. As of right now, we only have his purple heart metal. His ex-girlfriend through his other metals out before we find out anything. My father also had his knee completely replaced from the war and anyways, we would like some help to find out more about our father because he was a hero and saved many lives and we (my sisters & I) just finally got to know him, as we were all foster children growing up. Now I am only 34 years old and I would like to this important information as my dad should be more honored as he is still alive and he is one of the last of the WWII heroes left. Please help me in anyway possible. Thank you in advance for any and all information that you may be able to provide. God Bless!!

Date: July 24, 2006 REQUEST #3848
Name: Jeanne Dwyer
Address: 7623 Rock Creek Lane
City, State, ZIP: Evansville, Indiana 47711
Telephone: 812.868.1102
E-mail: socrates_399@yahoo.com

Subject: John Henry Coughlin 6th Engineer Batt.

Comments: My father has suddenly remembered that his mother held a book sent to Johnny Coughlin's mother in Jersey City, NJ. Johnny died 26 Oct. 1918 at Meuse-Argonne and is buried at Romagne. The book was a history of the 3rd Div. and contained pictures of Johnny, among other soldiers. Johnny's mother was a Gold Star mother and we have a picture of him at his grave. We don't know what happened to our copy of this history. Does anyone know about it and how I can get a copy?

Date: 7-22-2006 REQUEST #3847
Name: Don Allen
E-mail: don_w_allen1@yahoo.com

Subject: Elvin C. Allen...KIA, Italy

Comments: I am looking for information about my father's 1st cousin Elvin C Allen. He was in the 7th Infantry 3rd Division. He was killed in action and is buried in a cemetery in Sicily or Rome, Italy. The death date was Nov 1, 1943. Thanks for all help.

Date: July 22, 2006 REQUEST #3846
Name: Deema P Johnston, JP
Address: 3 Kiewa Street
City, State, ZIP: Corio Victoria Australia 3214
Telephone:
(H) +61 3 5275 7099
(M) +61 0438 757 099
E-mail: deema@ncable.net.au

Subject: Paul Burykin

Comments: My Father & Godfather both served with the 3rd Inf Div, 15th Inf Regt Service Co. My fathers name was Paul Burykin and God Father being Ladd Karanda. I have all of his documentation including a free passage from Troop "A" 72nd SQDN Tenth Constabulary Regiment APO 154 U.S. ARMY sighed by Elzie Hickerson Capt INF Commanding.

I am requesting the information pertaining to his Medal issues as they had to return them due to the fact that they were Russian Slave Labour personnel and despised the German Army patiently that they took up arms and participated in the following areas (Colmar Pocket, Rhine Crossing, Siegfried Line, & Nuremberg).

I have also a large array of images from this time including a photo of Audie Murphy as a young Sargent. This also includes a great deal of correspondence from that time in pertaining to their service.

The information from my God Father is that they received the U.S. Combat Infantry Badge (ETO + 4 Combat Stars), French Legion of Honour, PUC, Good Conduct, & VE medals.

I am trying to obtain the above medals and also clarify the French Legion of Honour if this medal was issued to the Unit or if not which French medal was?

The reason that I am passionate regarding this issue is that I am a ex ARMY soldier from the Royal Australian Corps of Signals with 10 years service and 2 tours overseas in Cambodia in 1992 with the UN.

I wish to wear the medals that my father & God Father had received with great pride however this is extremely difficult with the passage of time and inability of remembering some situations as only my God Father is Alive now and he was born in 1927.

Your assistance in this matter would be of great help if you are able. I am able to give you further information if required by scanning the Documentation.

Best Regards,
Deema P Johnston, JP

Date: July 22, 2006 REQUEST #3845
Name: SGT Campbell, James R.
City, State, ZIP: HHC 2-3 BTB, 2nd Brigade, 3d ID
E-mail: jms_campbell@yahoo.com
Subject: SFC Paul Smith MOH

Comments: I as just reading the story about SFC Smith and noticed that they kept referring to him as SGT Smith, I don't know if you have any control over this but it really should be changed to reflect his appropriate rank. As I read the story every time I came to where it said SGT I automatically think E-5 and not an E-7 like he was.

SGT Campbell, James R.

Date: 22 July 06 REQUEST #3844
Name: William T Morrissey
E-mail: TomMorriss@sbcglobal.net

Subject: PFC William T Morrissey, Sr.

Comments: Seeking any info on my dad - William Thomas Morrissey, PFC, 3rd Infantry Div, 30th Reg, Co K; KIA at Anzio, Italy 28 Jan 44.
Appreciate any info. Personnel records at NPRC, St. Louis destroyed by fire.

Date: July 20, 2006 REQUEST #3843
Name: MAJ (P) Ray Malave
Address: 3d Infantry Division (Mech)
City, State, ZIP: Fort Stewart, GA 33594
Telephone: 912-767-4812
E-mail: ray.malave@us.army.mil

Subject: Green Border around 3ID Patch

Comments: Sir/Ma’am, what is the significance of the green border around the patch?

Date: 07/20/2006 REQUEST #3842
Name:
E-mail: jaknight19@hotmail.com

Subject: father's records Edward Gimera
Comments: Records Edward John Gimera

Date: July 20, 2006 REQUEST #3841
Name: Charles R. Schwidde
Address: 4200 Ormond Avenue
City, State, ZIP: Alexandria, VA 22304
Telephone: 703-370-9645
E-mail: cmschw@comcast.net

Subject: Jesse T. Schwidde

Comments: My father was in the region of Berchtesgaden, Germany. I would like particularly to know what he did there. He was in the region in May 1945. Thanks very much, Charles Schwidde

Date: 7\19\06 REQUEST #3840
Name: Louise Butera
Address: 2157 Forest Grove Road
City, State, ZIP: Coraopolis PA 15108
E-mail: butera_6@hotmail.com

Subject: 3ID, 30th regiment

Comments: My Dad served in WWII with the 3ID, 30th regiment. He was in Europe. I am looking for his photo that would have been taken after boot camp. Could you please point me in the right direction. Thank you for your time and consideration.
Louise

Date: 7/18/2006 REQUEST #3839
Name: Gianella Parieg
E-mail: parieg@yahoo.com

Subject: Paul A. Gianella.

Comments: I was referred to you by Gene Dixon of the 70th Infantry website. I am looking for anyone who might have known my father, Paul A. Gianella.
He was in WWII, attached to the 275th Infantry, Company L, 1st Medical Laboratory. He was a Staff Sergeant.
He has passed away and I am trying to reconstruct his military history. Most of his records were lost in the fire in 1973 at the National Personnel Records Center.
I specifically want to know about his combat engagements. I need to have this information in order to obtain his Combat Medical Badge.His campaigns were in Tunsian; Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. If there is anyone who knew him or can help me verify this information for the Record Center, I would be indebted.
You can reach me at parieg@yahoo.com

Date: 7/18/2006 REQUEST #3838
Name: Terry Aylsworth
E-mail: aylswort@umbc.edu

Subject: Michael L. Rodemeyer

Comments: It has been several years since I have been on this site. In case some people have only recently found it, I would like to have any information on my dad - Lieutenant Michael L. Rodemeyer who served with the third division during WWII. He was in Italy, Rome, etc.

I would love to hear from anyone who knew him.

Date: 7-17-06 REQUEST #3837
Name: Greg McMillan
Address: 12701 St. Hwy 198
City, State, ZIP: Conneautville ,Pa. 16406
Telephone: 814-587-3341
E-mail: gpmac@alltel.net

Subject: Info on Charles W. McCormick

Comments: Looking for info on my uncle Charles W. McCormick, killed Italy, 4 June 1944. believe in 3rd division 30 inf.reg. Any info would be appreciated. Greg McMillan gpmac@alltel.net

Date: 07/12/2006 REQUEST #3836
Name: Tony Gallinoto
E-Mail: tonylg@earthlink.net
Location: So. California

Subject:: My brother Lt. Michael Gallinoto
Comments: Served in the 15th. Winning the Silver Star at Schonau, Germany April 1945.
Anyone knowing Michael please contact me.

Date: July 12, 2006 REQUEST #3835
Name: Tommy McAllister
E-mail: 1hambone@phonl.com

Subject: Vietnam Service

Comments: I'm trying to locate others that were in vietman service from 16 mar 69 thru 9 mar 70, my last duty assignment was g btry77th arty usaavns elm (wginaa)....any help is welcomed, thanks...

Date: July 11, 2006 REQUEST #3834
Name: John Eddins
Telephone: 717-872-2662
E-mail: jeddins10@hotmail.com

Subject: Roll The Rouge !!!

Comments: I was in HHC 2/64 Armor Division in 1988 to 1991 As a Truck driver You Might know me as SPC Eddins. I am still in contact with Spc Glenn Dupont. I would like to be in contact with Ford Fraizer and Nate Owens and many other guys.... If you know anything or me give me a call on my cell 717-226-2360 or E-mail me Thanks !!!

Date: July 10, 2006 REQUEST #3833
Name: Andreas Koumanakos
Address: 8 Ermou str.
City, State, ZIP: 145 78 EKALI, GREECE
E-mail: andreas@fastmail.ca

Subject: Information-Lt. Con. George Koumanakos

Comments: Request: information regarding the Lt. Con. George Koumanakos, commander of the Greek Expeditionary Forces (GEF) in Corean war from Jan. 4th 1953 to Jul. 20th 1953.
Lt. Con. George Koumanakos is my uncle and he died as a General on April 5, 2003 in Athens, Greece. I¢m writing a book for him and I am trying to gather any information I can get concerning his military activities during the period of his service in KOREAN WAR. He was commander of the Greek Expeditionary Forces (GEF) from Jan 4th 1953 to Jul. 20th 1953. I know, he was on OP HARRY and elsewhere. If anybody can help in anyway, please respond by e-mailing me back. Thank you in advance.

Date: 7-8-06 REQUEST #3832
Name: F. Walden Storie
Address: 1705 RYAN RD.
City, State, ZIP: Springboro,Ohio
Telephone: 513 465 9102 cell#
E-mail: fwstorie@aol.com

Subject: Bobby ( Bob) Barber

Comments: Bobby & I served in baker co. Apr. May June----Both of us wounded on op harry June 12 53----Bobby was from Eastern KY, maybe Mt Sterling----I have tried phone directories , no luck any help will be appreciated

Date: 07jul06 REQUEST #3831
Name: charles r shick
City, State, ZIP: lorain ohio 44053
E-mail: caddychuck@yahoo.com

Subject: 136th regt 3rd inf div

Comments: am e-mailing for a friend who served in the 136th regt in the mid 50's.he would like info on the regt if possible.
love company. thanks

Date: 07July06 REQUEST #3830
Name: James A. Mirando Jr.
Address: 16110A Ryan's Place
City, State, ZIP: 71459
Telephone: 337-353-2789
E-mail: alex.mirando@us.army.mil

Subject: Presidential Unit Citation

Comments: I am looking for orders or memorandum for the 3ID Presidential Unit Citation from Iraqi Freedom.

Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2006 REQUEST #3829
From: "Thomas Wills"
email: lkpars2036@gmail.com
Subject: "WW I Membership"

My father George W Mc Kibbin was a WW I , 3rd ID Vet. He served overseas in France & Germany. He received many awards and decorations, including 5 Battle ***** Stars. He is now deceased, however, I would like to register him with your good society. I understand you have free membership for WW I Vets. Kindly advise me how I can accomplish the above ?
Best regards,
Tom Wills, Vet of the 8th ID.

Date: July 7, 2006 REQUEST #3828
Name: Karen Remiszewski
Address: 118-07 9th avenue
City, State, ZIP: College Point, New York, 11356
Telephone: (718) 762-0506
E-mail: tazlvr2001@aol.com

Subject: T/5 Edward Remiszewski

Comments: Hello, I would like some information about my grandfather, T/5 Edward Remiszewski. He served with the 9th Field Artillery Battalion of the 3rd Division in World War II. I was told that he was in Ethiopia and then traveled to Italy, France and finally Berlin. My father does not have any information about Edward. Is there any way we can find out if he was decorated with any medals or what his role was? If possible could you email me with any information.
Thank you,
Karen Remiszewski

Date: July 6, 2006 REQUEST #3827
Name: Audrey Butts-Conrad
E-mail: audrey_conrad@yahoo.com

Subject: Herbert S. Butts

Comments: My father served in WWII -European Tour. His name was Herbert S. Butts, DOB 10/3/1922. I am searching for any service information and/or pictures of him. Please let me know if there is any additional personal information you need on him. Thank you.

Date: July 5, 2006 REQUEST #3827
Name: Bruce Mowday
Address: P.O. Box 439
City, State, ZIP: Downingtown, PA 19335
Telephone: 610 873-0727
FAX: 610 873-0727
E-mail: mowday@mowday.com

Subject: 76th Field Artillery during World War I

Comments: I'm looking for information on the 76th Field Artillery during World War I. My grandfather, Raymond C. Mowday, was in the unit and unfortunately his records were destroyed in a fire. I would appreciate any help.
Thank you.
Bruce Mowday

Date: July 5, 2006 REQUEST #3826
Name: Peter C. Robertson
E-mail: Peter.Robertson@keesler.af.mil

Subject: Photos of 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Charlie Co 1978-80

Comments: I am inquiring about any old unit photos for a friend of mine. He was stationed in 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Charlie Co. from 1978-1980. He told me that the unit would take unit pictures each year he was there. I was trying to located any of them from or something from that time. He was a tanker. Any assistance would be appreciated.
Peter C. Robertson

Date: July 5, 2006 REQUEST #3825
Name: Warren Daniel
City, State, ZIP: NC
E-mail: daniellaw@hci.net

Subject: PVT Melvin J. Oakley

Comments: I am trying to find out information on my great uncle, Melvin J. Oakley, who served briefly in WWII before being killed on or about 9/12/1944. He was Co. E, 15th INF. He trained at Camp Wheeler, GA
Entry date: 10/12/43
Thought to have served in N. Africa, Italy, Southern France.
I would appreciate any information that you may have.
Sincerely,
Warren Daniel

Date: July 4, 2006 REQUEST #3824
Name: Claude Pope
E-mail: cpope625@gmail.com

Subject: 15th Infantry Regiment

Comments: I have the series "Band of Brothers" and have read most of the current books (Band of Brothers, Biggest Brother, books about the Battle of the Bulge, etc). The 101st jumped on D-Day, the went back to England, jumped in Holland, returned to England, fought the Battle of the Bulge, returned to England, then went through Austria to the Eagle's Nest. Of course, I grew up reading about Audie Murphy and the 15th Regiment.

My question is this: With the 101st getting a lot of publicity, didn't the 15th Regiment spend more time on the line and take more casualties? For instance, how much of Audie Murphy's time was spent in combat as opposed to being back in the rear? From reading "To Hell And Back", it appears there wasn't a whole lot of time in the rear unless you were seriously wounded. I'm hoping someday that one of the great directors in Hollywood will do a remake of "To Hell And Back", showing it how it really was. I would appreciate any info you can give me at: cpope625@gmail.com
Thank you and Thank You for your service.

Date: July 3, 2006 REQUEST #3823
Name: Richard H Sharp
E-mail: ChosinVet@valornet.com

Subject: James Warner

Comments: I am a Marine veteran of six major campaigns fought from September 15, 1950, until November of 1951. This includes the Chosin Reservoir Campaign.

Could you furnish me with any information concerning James or Jim Warner. He claims to have been part of the 15 RCT. He is an honorary member of the Chosin Few and I would like to verify that he was with the 15th. His enrollment with our group states that he was with E/7/3.
Thanks for you help.
Richard H Sharp
Past president Oklahoma Chapter of the Chosin Few

Date: July 3, 2006 REQUEST #3822
Name: Kenneth B. Krom
E-mail: dhobitphoto@heraldextra.com

Subject: Looking For Captain Borden

Comments: I served in the 70th Armor in Munich, Germany in 1965 and Captain Borden was in charge. He has passed away, but has been with me in spirit through the years. I would like any information on him, such as his full name, where he was born, etc. Thank you

Date: 7/2/06 REQUEST #3821
Name: Heidi
E-mail: heidverm@vermontel.net

Subject: Looking for Chico

Comments: I have been searching for years for my husband's best friend that he served with in Fort Devon's, Massachusetts in the year 67 or 68. "Chico" came from Guam and that is all we have for information aside from his name, Rudy Kaha. My husband cannot remember much more than that. Is there some way of finding military records from Fort Devon's and tracking a person from there? I believe Rudy was going to Viet Nam after his time at Fort Devon's. My husband has been to the Wall and searched for his name, and, thank God it wasn't there.
I have tried Buddy finders and other websites...to no avail. Any information will be helpful. Thank you.

Date: 7/2/06 REQUEST #3820
Name: f. walden storie
City, State, ZIP: springboro oh.
Telephone: 513 465 9102
E-mail: fwstorie@aol.com

Subject: CARL W MERCER

Comments: LOOKING FOR CARL W MERCER --served with him B co. 15th inf.
last known job in Korea 50 cal. man-----from eastern KY Carl worked for Chrysler a number of years in Indiana-----had a letter from him in late 1953 or 54 -----any help at all would be appreciated .

Date: July 2, 2006 REQUEST #3819
Name: Richard Wright
E-mail: whitewalltires@hotmail.com

Subject: Sgt Sheldon B. Barrett

Comments: I found your address while searching for information about a close family friend of my parents (both now gone) who was killed in Italy on (or maybe a few days before) Jan 28, 1944.
His name and military information is:

Sgt Sheldon B. Barrett
ser #19051436
Company I
3rd Inf Regt
30th Inf Division.
(As nearly as I can tell, this information is correct; most is taken from his v-mails, so should be accurate. I know from reading the old newspaper clippings that he served under Gen. Mark Clark in the 30th Inf. From that I have (correctly, I hope) discovered that it was the 3rd regiment. His last v-mail, dated 01-14-44, indicates "Co. I, 30th")

He joined the Army in January 1941 and shipped overseas in November 1942. He saw action in North Africa, Sicily, and finally, Italy at (or near) Anzio. One of his brothers as well as his father was also in the Army and saw combat during WWII, although "Buddy" was the only to die. I have all of his letters (v-mail as well as uncensored mail) sent to my folks. His last V-mail is dated Jan 14, 1944, just a few days before his death.

I was born in 1948, so I did not know him. However, I grew up with several of his nieces and nephews. I remember my folks talking about him from time to time, but, I had no interest in these things then (too bad).

I'd like to find out a little more about his combat career, combat record, and, maybe, how (where) he died. Is there any help you can provide, either directly or in the form of steering me in the right direction? ANY information or help you send my way is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your time.
Richard Wright

Date: Sat.1July06 REQUEST #3818
Name: K. Morris
E-mail: armored2006-infoondad@yahoo.com

Subject: Looking for info. on PFC. Ernest C. Morris

Comments: My dad volunteered for the army on 13July41. He served with Co. F 338th Inf. He was a gun crewman (coastal artillery). He fought at Tunisia; Sicily; Po Valley; Rome-Arno. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon w/4 Bronze Stars. He was also "Casual Attached" to the 577th Replacement Company, 117th Replacement Battalion, 1st Replacement Depot. in Cecchignola, Italy from about 22Jan45 to about 26Jan45. Any person having info./photographs of these units or places please drop me an email at the above address. God's blessing, K