Personal Search and Notices-February 2007

Date: 28/02/07 REQUEST #4091
Name: NOEL
Address: 3 Impasse de la Combe
City, State, ZIP: LARNOD - 25720 - FRANCE
E-mail: bernard.noel22@wanadoo.fr

Subject: Captain Margaret S. Wilburn
Comments: Bonjour,
I am searching retired ? Captain Margaret S. Wilburn - commander HHC, 29° AREA SUPPORT GROUP in KAISERSLAUTERN (GERMANY) from march 1987 to July 1989. She was born in WUERZBURG GERMANY and resided primarily in SILVER SPRING - MARYLAND.
I was commander HHC, 5° REGIMENT DE CUIRASSIERS ( TANK UNIT of the FRENCH ARMY in Germany) and we had partnership between this two units. I have distinct memory from this time and some pictures to share.
Thanks for your help - Cordially yours - B. NOEL

Date: 02/27/07 REQUEST #4090
Name: Ron Shaw
Address: PO Box 1482
City, State, ZIP: Live Oak, FL., 32064
Telephone: 386 590-7260
E-mail: ronshaw@alltel.net

Subject: information search

Comments: I'm searching for military records or info on my grandfather who was in the 3rd ID during WWI. He was with an artillery unit, but I don't know which one. His name is Lester W. Shaw and he was born in 1895. He would have enlisted from New York State. I have a photo of him on one of the Post Card style photos when he was in Polich, Germany in 1918 or 19.

Date: Feb.26, 2007 REQUEST #4089
Name: Vernon Gyurina
E-mail: tedd.pop@hotmail.com

Subject: Military Records

Comments: I have lost my WW2 Army discharge papers. Please advise procedure to get them replaced.

Date: 02/25/07 REQUEST #4088
Name: Ken Jenkins
Address: 11 Bryn Dreinog ,Caple Hendre
City, State, ZIP: Ammanford, Carmarthenshire, South Wales UK
E-mail: jenkinsken@hotmail.com

Subject: Locating a WW2 Sergeant called Mike

Comments: Trying to locate a Sergeant in 1944 his first name it was Mike, he was in the 28th Infantry Division and based in South Wales in 1944 possibly the Field Artillery. He was possibly from Texas from Texas.
is there any way that I can locate him or any of his relatives .
I know this information is very limited, but I have to try as his son in the UK is trying to find him.
Regards Ken Jenkins South Wales

Date: 02/24/07 REQUEST #4087
Name: Matthew Kestel
E-mail: riverrats44th@yahoo.com

Subject: Membership

Comments: I was wondering what the requirements for membership are. I am not an active or a veteran solider but I am a WW1 historian and getting into a living history roll educating people on WW1 and the units etc. of the war. I find this society to be a wonderful group and would love to join. Please contact me via email. I check that at least once a day.
Thank you.

Webmaster's Note: Thank you for your interest. We invite all who have an interest or are family to join us in the 3rd Infantry Division as Associate members.

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Date: 2/22/2007 REQUEST #4086
Name: James D. Junkins
Address: 22 James Way
City, State, ZIP: Windham, Maine 04062
Telephone: 207-233-6967
E-mail: slcatvip@aol.com

Subject: My Father

Comments: Hello, I know this is a very large shot in the dark, but my Father was with the 3rd from North Africa all the way to Germany.
His name, Albert O. Junkins from Maine, although then he would have been called "Buddy". I know he was Sicily, Naples, Anzio, and I know he was blown off an LST during the invasion of Southern France (hit by a rocket from a German plane). I am looking for anyone that may have known him or served anywhere he did.
He never talked about any of it much and I never knew he was 5th army till' after his death last year when I tracked it all down. ANY info or stories would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, James Junkins

Date: Feb. 21, 2007 REQUEST #4085
Name: Teresa Booth Tracy
E-mail: tbtracy@cybersouth.com

Subject: The Cold Steel Third: Third Airborne Ranger Company Korean War (1950-1951) by Robert Channon

Comments: I am searching for a book, The Cold Steel Third: Third Airborne Ranger Company Korean War (1950-1951) by Robert Channon. This book is apparently out of print and very hard to get. I want it because my daddy served with the 3rd Rangers in Korea. He has been dead 29 years. Just about everyone that I know who knew him in the Army is dead, too. I am hoping that perhaps this book can shed some light on what he did in Korea. I know that the this war left lifetime scars on my daddy for the hardships he endured as well as the kind of fighting he had to do. He told me some of his stories. I am now trying to plot his journey through Korea.

Thank you,
Teresa Booth Tracy

Date: 20 Feb 07 REQUEST #4084
Name: Timothy Gibson
City, State, ZIP: APO AE 09351
E-mail: if you can help please send to request@warfoto.com mentioning request 4084
Subject: George and Frank Cwienk

Comments: I am looking for any information on George Cwienk and Frank Cwienk Jr. They were brothers that served together. The family story is that my Great Grandmother, upset from not hearing from George, had her congressman put them together so that Frank would write for both. I know that they both entered in Phila PA in 1942, George a resident of Alaska and Frank a resident of Pennsylvania per their MEPS paperwork. I also know that they sailed back to the US on the Queen Elizabeth on 9 Oct 45 with the 70th Infantry Division. I have their shipping papers and after searching, found that they were not members of that unit but were shipped with them due to high points. Frank used to speak of how miserable he was in Italy not liking pasta, onions or garlic. I am looking for any information on their units or actions. Thank you

Date: 2-20-2007 REQUEST #4083
Name: Ray Haley
E-mail: ray_haley2@yahoo.com

Subject: Ray Lewis, my grand-dad

Comments: Hello is there anybody that can help me find out info about my grand-dad. his name is Ray Lewis Haley can anyone help me please. He was in the 133rd INF. he was a cook. he has a purple heart medal. here are some of the campaigns and battles. GO33WD45:NAPLES-FOGGIA,ROME-ARNO,NORTH APENNINES PO VALLEY

Date: 2/19/2007 REQUEST #4082
Name: Steve Aluisy
City, State, ZIP: Sandwich, MA 02537
E-mail: sbajr@rcn.com

Subject: Third Army 284th Combat Engineer Battalion WWII

Comments: My grandfather, Matteo LoPorto served in this battalion during 1944-45. He has since passed 11 years ago. His uniform has ribbons from the Battle of the Bulge, Ardennes as well as liberating several concentration camps. He also has a letter of praise for his life saving services at Remagen. I would like to learn more of his service (locations, dates, etc) and the rest of the 284th ECB's. I've found nothing on the internet on these brave men. Anyone's help would be deeply appreciated.

Date: Feb. 18, 2007 REQUEST #4081
Name: Tim Ashley
E-mail: timashley1@verizon.net

Subject: Company D, Seventh Infantry Regiment

Comments: I had an uncle, Oliver Bryan Burnette, who served in Company D, Seventh Infantry Regiment of the Third Infantry Division during World War II. He is now deceased, but I'm hoping to track down anybody who was in that unit and who is still alive obviously. I know my uncle was captured by the Germans while in combat in Italy and spent several months in a prisoner of war camp.
Can anybody out there help me with this?

Date: Feb. 18, 2007 REQUEST #4080
Name: Mr Andrew L. Jackson CSM (R)
Telephone: 1-800-621-4136 x6273
City, State, ZIP:
E-mail: andrew.jackson1@us.army.mil

Subject: Henry Yates Jackson

Comments: Looking for any info on my mothers first husband, Henry Yates Jackson, of Kershaw County, South Carolina, (Camden/Lugoff area). KIA with 3rd ID near end of WWII, I believe he was on German POW train and killed by friendly aircraft fire. Any info or details of his death would be appreciated.
thanks

"For Those Who Fought For It, Freedom Has a Flavor The Protected Will Never Know."

"To Honor Those Who Served"
Mr Andrew L. Jackson CSM (R)
NC Military Honors Coordinator

Date: Feb. 17,2007 REQUEST #4079
Name: Michael Barrett
City, State, ZIP: Gastonia, NC 28052
E-mail: barrett420@bellsouth.net

Subject: Robert Barrett

Comments: I am looking for info on my father. I know he was in Merrill's Marauders, but that is really about it. Any info about his war life would be appreciated.

Date: 2-16-07 REQUEST #4078
Name: Tim Robello
Address: 525 Buttonwood Ct.
City, State, ZIP: Tulare Ca. 93274
Telephone: 559-685-1415
E-mail: T.Robello@yahoo.com

Subject: Eugene W. Robello

Comments: I'm trying to find out what military dept. my father served in and what medals did he receive.

Date: February 16, 2007 REQUEST #4077
Name: Charles King
Address: 11916 Tavel Cir
City, State, ZIP: Dallas, Tx
Telephone: (678) 469-7906
FAX: 972-661-1477
E-mail: drawus@gmail.com

Subject: any contact with Dad's WWII tank unit, 760th, company B

Comments: My father, Charles King of Atlanta, served as a tank commander in Italy with 760th tank battalion company B. He was at Salerno, Cassino, and all the way to Rome.

Date: 02/14/2007 REQUEST #4076
Name: Robert Aiken
E-Mail: Jubeju@gmail.com
Location: Central Pennsylvania

Subject: William T. Achenbach

Comments: My Grandfather, William T. Achenbach served in 3ID as a SSgt. He never would talk about his experiences, and I would like to find any information I can about WWII era 3rd Div. If you could tell me where I might find any information, I would be very grateful.

Webmaster's Note: A good book for the 3rd Division is the "History of the Third Infantry Division in WWII." Click here for information on this book.

Date: Feb. 14 2007 REQUEST #4075
Name: Ted Cheatham
E-mail: ted_cheatham@suddenlink.net

Subject: Kitzingen Kolts

Comments: Hello, my father Col. Jesse R. Cheatham was stationed in Wurzberg in the late 1960s. I believe he was the S4 but am not sure. He may actually have been the Support Command Commander there are at Heidelberg. Anyway, long story to tell you what I found. I found two signed baseballs. One is clearly from the Kitzigen Kolts. The other I assume is from that time but without a team name as I can find. Anyway, some memorabilia.... Do you have any thoughts of where they would be of best use???
Ted Cheatham

Date: Feb. 13, 2007 REQUEST #4074
Name: Brian Grenda
E-mail: brian'nkelly@global.net

Subject: Nurnberg, Germany 1946 Sgt. Walter R. Grenda M.O.S ? My Uncle..for military genealogy Possible combat duty 1945...Battle of the Bulge combat duty? how to verify combat duties????..

Comments: 3rd Army in Battle of the Bulge? We know 3rd Army and Patton's command in Saar region, some distance from Belgium and the Battle of the Bulge.....Want to "walk" in my uncle's boot steps.....He came out of all this alive...only to die of pancreas cancer in 1988.....Chicago, Illinois....

Date: Feb. 12, 2007 REQUEST #4073
Name: Terry Peters
E-mail: teriblter@yahoo.com

Subject: Morning report archives

Comments: I was stationed with hhc 1/7 in Aschaffenburg Germany 3-64 thru 9-66. I am interested in obtaining copies of some morning reports. Where can I check to find out about this? Also I would like to get a company roster, during that same period. Thank you-Terry Peters

Date: 2/12/07 REQUEST #4072
Name: C Hessenflow
E-mail: chessenflow@farmwaycoop.com

Subject: Matt Hessenflow

Comments: I am Matt's Dad. He is at Fort Benning in the 3rd ID. Could you tell the exact name of his Unit.

Webmaster's Note: Get in touch with the Public Affairs Office at Ft. Benning and see if this information is available

Date: 02/12/2007 REQUEST #4071
Name: Jerry Farrell
E-Mail: jfarrell@hawkeyecollege.edu
Location: Waterloo, IA

Subject: John Farrell
Comments: Hi
My Uncle John was in the 1stBN, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Division during World War II. He was killed in action May24, 1944 at Anzio during the breakout to Rome. He didn't have any immediate family. I would really like to know what COMPANY he serviced with. I would like to know more about Uncle John. I am retired and working on the family genealogy. My oldest brother is named after him. My father has died a few years ago and he didn't have any information about what company Uncle John serviced with or how he was killed.

I wrote to National Military Records in St. Louis, but the records were destroyed in the fire of 1973. I ran across your web site and thought you may know something or know where to look.
Any information about him would be appreciated.
Thanks

Webmaster's Note: Pvt John Farrell is listed as a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 486. This book has the time line of the Anzio battles and you might get an idea of where, and when the action you are looking for took place. Click here for information on this book.

Date: 11 Feb 07 REQUEST #4070
Name: Robert G. Eiland
City, State, ZIP: Sacramento, CA
E-mail: pbunker1931@msn.com

Subject: Looking for Ralph (Whitey) Reed and Winston Wahl

Comments: I am sending this request on behalf of my brother Robert G. Eiland. He served with the 7th Infantry Regiment from Morocco to Germany. Separated from service in 1945. He is 91 yrs. old and lives in a retirement home with his wife. He does not use the computer, so please send any info to me at the above email address. He is looking for Ralph (Whitey) Reed and Winston Wahl. Thank you.

Date: February 11, 2007 REQUEST #4069
Name: Bill Tucker
E-mail: btucker@carolina.rr.com

Subject: Help with Photos

Comments: Can you help me ID the location the above photos were taken of my uncle (Roy Lee Barbee) WW2 84th division, 334th reg., co. G. Or, can you tell me who might be able to help me?

Webmaster's Note: After a bit of Internet Search, this might be Oklahoma City.

Date: 2/10/07 REQUEST #4068
Name: Patty Stucker
Address: 608 W Pine
City, State, ZIP: Robinson, IL 62454
Telephone: 618-544-8217
E-mail: patriciastucker@yahoo.com

Subject: looking for someone who knew my dad, Dean Stevens

Comments: My dad served in 387th 97th Infantry Div. His name was Dean Stevens. I am looking for someone who might have known him. He was at Camp Lucky Strike, Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, and later Japan. I would love to find some photos of him during that time if I could. Thanks.

Date: February 7, 2007 REQUEST #4067
Name: Rick
E-mail: imperiallock@optonline.net

Subject: Looking for my uncles infantry buddies

Comments: Hi, My name is Rick. I am searching for anybody that would have known my uncle, Nicholas J. Rosa. He was in the 7th Infantry Regiment,3rd Infantry Division, Company C during WWII. He was killed near the Maginot line Germany, in March of 1945. I would appreciate any information. You can e-mail me at imperiallock@optonline.net

Date: February 7, 2007 REQUEST #4066
Name: Kate Kindlarski
E-mail: katek@bellsouth.net

Subject: John Kindlarski/Joe Kindlarski

Comments: My Father had one of the longest records fighting in WWII in the Third Army / 15 Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Company G. Can you send more info please?

Webmaster's Note: Cpl John Kindlarski HQ Co, 2nd BN, 15 Infantry Regiment was awarded the Bronze Star for action at Mt Casema, Italy Nov. 8, 1943.

From the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 416. “Daughter states name is a typographical error in the book.” And the mountain name error as well.

Webmaster's Note II:

JOE KINDLARSKI was awarded the Bronze Star for service at Mt. Cesima, Italy, 9 November 1943.

Joe Kindlarski’s military bravery is best described in the December 9, 1944 letter awarding him the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement in actual combat:

“On the night of 8 November 1943, at Mt. Cesima, Italy, Corporal Kindlarski volunteered to lead a pack train loaded with badly needed ammunition seven miles through a hazardous enemy artillery concentration to the forward companies which had repulsed four enemy counterattacks. At no time was Corporal Kindlarski more than 400 yards away from the enemy, but despite the relentless hail of shell fragments that narrowly missed him, and on several occasions struck the ammunition boxes carried by the mules, he made his way to the companies and delivered the sorely needed ammunition.”

Date: February 7, 2007 REQUEST #4065
Name: Lawrence Petrone
Address: 6190 Newtown Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Philadelphia, PA, 19111
E-mail: petrone6190@comcast.net

Subject: Sgt. Frank Bellace

Comments: I would appreciate any information regarding my uncle, Sgt. Frank Bellace. He served with the 3rd Infantry Division between May 4th, 1943 and December 17th, 1944. He was killed on December 17th in an area of France near Kaysersberg. He was buried near Epinal until after the war when his body was returned to Philadelphia. He was with Co. B, 1st Bn, 30th Infantry Regiment.

Date: 2/6/07 REQUEST #4064
Name: John Slade
E-mail: jirvin62@ec.rr.com

Subject: William, Thomas Slade

Comments: Hello I would like to see if you can help me. My Uncle, William, Thomas. Slade was killed on the USS, Rich, DE, 695 on June, 8, 1944. He was buried at St, Mere, Eglise # 2 Cemetery, plot, Q, Row, 6, grave no. 114. Then in 1948 his body was sent to the USA. To Browns Funeral, Home, Raleigh, NC. Then reburied at the Raleigh National, Cemetery. I am looking for Browns Funeral, Home papers on William, Thomas, Slade from Browns Funeral, Home in Raleigh NC. Thank you John Slade

Date: 2/5/07 REQUEST #4063
Name: Tim Miller
Address: Rt 4 Box 690
City, State, ZIP: Clarksburg WV
Telephone: 304-626-3248
E-mail: mllrdwr@ma.rr.com

Subject: my mother and father

Comments: I'm looking for any information on the 165th inf co H, during WW II, central pacific, western pacific and Ryukus, my father served from 1941-1945, can't even find a patch for his unit. Also any info about the WACS my mother served also from 45-46 1967 scu Camp Haan California. His name was Donald E Miller from West Virginia. Her name was Phyllis Marie (Jerry) Jarrett from Watson, West Virginia

Date: 2/4/07 REQUEST #4062
Name: Johnny Lebens
E-mail: Johnny.Lebens@telenet.be

Subject: GI's in Caerphilly, South Wales 1944

Comments: Hi my name is john and I'm from Belgium (Europe). And I have a question. I adopted a grave of a
U.S. soldier at the American Cemetery in Henri-Chapelle and now I'm trying to find out more information about him , and maybe I can find his family. His name is Ernest R. Jennings, Private, U.S. Army, service #38558105, 120th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, Entered the service from Texas, died 10-sept-1944,Awards:Purple Heart, Residence state Oklahoma, Residence County Coal, Place of Enlistment Fort Sam Houston Texas, Date of Enlistment10-27-1943, Year of Birth 1921. That's all the information I have about him. I hope you can give me some more information on him or his family or where I can surge for them. I hope to hear from you soon. You can always email me at johnny.lebens@telenet.be

Thank you very much for your help

Date: 2-4-2007 REQUEST #4061
Name: Kristy Marcotte
E-mail: kristypaulette@hotmail.com

Subject: Arthur R Marcotte

Comments: I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about my Uncle who was KIA. I have that he died 1-23-1945 and is buried in Epinal. He was 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division. I believe he was involved in something called Colmar Pocket. Please if you know anything, email me at kristypaulette@hotmail.com Any information is greatly appreciated.

Date: 2/2/07 REQUEST #4060
Name: Jacqui Evans
E-mail: jacqui_c_evans@btinternet.com

Subject: GI's in Caerphilly, South Wales 1944

Comments: Hi
I am after any info about American military posted in the Caerphilly, Glamorgan, South Wales, UK during 1944.
Anybody know anything about this. Would be very grateful.
Thanks
Jax

Date: February 2, 2007 REQUEST #4059
Name: Donald Richard Oswald
Address: 8778 Mobile Road
City, State, ZIP: Greenville, Alabama 36037
Telephone: 334-382-6593
FAX: 334-383-9788
E-mail: roswald62@yahoo.com

Subject: Re: Tim Franz or Dean Javoroski

Comments: I was stationed at O'Brien Kaserne, Schwabach, West Germany in C Battery, 2/59 ADA from April 1985 thru January 1987. I was a Stinger Gunner and Team Chief. I am looking for Tim Franz or Dean Javoroski. They were On Vulcan Teams during this time. If you anyone was stationed in C 2/59 ADA during the time I was please contact me by leaving a post on this website.