Personal Search and Notices

Date: 31 May 07 REQUEST #4176
Name: Lenore Hash
E-mail: lenore10@comcast.com

Subject: Ancestry

Comments: I am looking for information on a relative. In the 14th Census of the United States 1920 he is shown as being a resident at Camp Pike.

Nicola Ancora, male, born in Italy, single. I believe he was born in 1893 or 1895.

I would appreciate any information you can help me with or any directions you can point me for information.

Lenore Hash

Date: 31 May 07 REQUEST #4175
Name: MAJ Mark Ballard, RET
Address: 5131 Globe Avenue
City, State, ZIP: Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Telephone: 513-256-5178
FAX: 513-631-7443
E-mail: guarddat@yahoo.com

Subject: CIB Orders Desert Storm

Comments: I am looking for a general order authorizing a CIB for units attached to 3BDE during Desert Storm. Any assistance would be appreciated!

Mark Ballard
MAJ, OHARNG, RET

Date: 5/30/07 REQUEST #4174
Name: Anthony Moreno
Address: 909 n state college
City, State, ZIP: Fullerton, CA 92631
Telephone: 714-961-06663
FAX: 714-225-1252
E-mail: kgroovy@yahoo.com

Subject: Army Tanker

Comments: Looking for anyone who served in C company 3\63 armor 3 I.D in Kitzigen W. Germany during 82-85 please feel free to contact me at anytime.

Date: May 30, 2007 REQUEST #4173
Name: Floyd Snider, Jr
Address: 1020 Sunnymeade Dr
City, State, ZIP: Wewoka, OK 74884
E-mail: sniderprinting@sbcglobal.net

Subject: 2828th Combat Engineers

Comments: My Grandfather, Franklin G. Butler, was discharged as a Sgt. with Company A 2828th Engineer Combat Battalion 6 December 1945.
I find very little on the internet about the 2828th. It appears that they were attached to the 3rd. But I am not sure.
I have been reading about Audie Murphy and It seems that my grandfather could possible have been in the same areas that he fought in. He never talked about the War and passed away in 1986. I never got the chance to ask him about his experience in Europe. I would love to know about this part of his life. I do have a couple of what I would call rosters that indicate his group for the day or whatever that he saved. From my recollection they don't have the same men on either list. They are typed on real thin onion skin paper.
His discarch card shows he was in Southern France GO 33 WD 45, Rome-Arno Rhineland G0 40 WD 45 and Central Europe GO 48 WD 45. I was wondering what the letters and numbers mean.
Thank you
Floyd Snider, Jr. sniderprinting@sbcglobal.net

Date: May 27, 2007 REQUEST #4172
Name: Gretchen
E-mail: mamag@iowatelecom.net

Subject: burial in Epinal Cemetery, France

Comments: Where can I find online a roster of names of servicemen buried in the U.S. Military cemetery in Epinal, France? Also, if there is anyone that has a unit history of Co.F 30th infantry, 3rd infantry division, or served in that unit in October 1944,or has any information regarding that unit and time frame, please contact me by e-mail. THANK YOU!!

http://www.abmc.gov/home.php

This might be the place if you are looking for information on a buddy or family member, who was killed during Wartime Service, and who is still buried in one of the American cemeteries in Europe. The American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) was established by Congress in 1923 to commemorate the service, sacrifice and achievements of U.S. Armed Forces where they have served overseas since 1917, and within the U.S. when directed by public law.
Click Here for American Battlefields Monuments Commission

Date: 2007-05-27 REQUEST #4171
Name: Jos Maas
City, State, ZIP: The Netherlands
E-mail: j.maas@home.nl

Subject: Who was John A Zuidema

Comments: Hi, Thru this site we want to find out more on T SGT John A Zuidema.
Our family has adopted his grave at the American cemetery and memorial in Margraten, the Netherlands. We love to find out more about him and if possible his family or relatives/friends… Any help would be very much appreciated.
This is what we know so far.
Mr. Zuidema served the 120 infantry 30th division.
NAME RANK ASN STATE DATE OF DEATH Plot Row Grave
ZUIDEMA JOHN A TSGT 36704981 IL 25-Mar-45 P 19 2

Date May 26, 2007 REQUEST #4170
Name: Mike Rovello
Address: 84 Lamb Hope Road
City, State, ZIP: Hopewell, NJ 08525
Telephone: (609) 486-3534
E-mail: mrov@verizon.net

Subject: Heavy Mortar Company 65th Inf. Regt. Korea 1953

Comments: I am looking for men I served with during the Korean War.

After coming off line with the 40th Infantry Division, 224th Regiment at the very beginning of February 1953 I was reassigned as cadre to the 65th Infantry Regiment and as a sergeant I helped reform the regiment’s Heavy Mortar Company. I remained with the company until August 1953. There were some of those men on the ship that brought us home.
Anyone who was there at that time or remember me please get in touch.
Mike

Date: 05/25/07 REQUEST #4169
Name: Wayne Marshall
Address: 117 Porter Road
City, State, ZIP: Freedom, NH 03836
Telephone: 603-539-7774
E-mail: Freedommkt@yahoo.com

Subject: Blood debt

Comments: For many years now, the Harriman Wreath Company has donated 5000 wreaths every year to decorate the graves at Arlington National Cemetery. The gentleman responsible for this never served in the military, and refuses all attempts to compensate himself for this activity. I am a persistent irritant, and when I tell you that he refuses to be compensated or recognized for this activity, you can take it from me that this powerful and moving tribute is not motivated by anything but respect for our fallen.

Before our country won the war of independence, commissions in the armed services of this country were awarded to those who were able to contribute to the cause. Based on this man's contributions, I believe that his service should also be recognized, and if it is possible, I would suggest and honorary commission in the Old Guard.

Years after the lessons of Vietnam, our troops are once again under attack from forces hoping for our ultimate defeat. In the face of this, the emotional support of people like Mr. Harriman is crucial for our continued survival.

I have no personal relationship with Mr. Harriman, and if he were aware of my petition, he would probably be abashed. But such endeavor must abe recognized if we are to survive. In any event, please respond. W-

Date: May 24, 2007 REQUEST #4168
Name: Glenn Ferraris
City, State, ZIP: Burlington, NJ
Telephone: 609 731 3068
E-mail: ferraris143@hotmail.com

Subject: 62nd AAA Battalion - Bertil Strindberg

Comments: I am looking for information on the 62nd AAA Battalion during WWII. My grandfather, Bertil Strindberg, passed away when my mother was 5, so I have never met him. I have some items of his (calendars, photos, drawings. I am looking for anyone that served with him or know of the unit.

Date: May 24, 2007 REQUEST #4167
Name: Katharine Moore
Email: moore6225@comcast.net

Subject: Pvt 1st Class Ralph William Moore

Comments: I am looking for any further information you may have about my husband's Uncle Bill, or those who may have known him or fought with him. My husband is the only son of an only surviving son. His dad also fought in the war, but was sent home when his brother died.

Ralph William Moore is buried at Epinal American Cemetery (Plot A, Row 24, Grave 5), and was KIA 3 Feb 1945. His serial # is 36171562. He is listed as having been in the 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, but I don't know what company, or any of it's history. I have no idea how to get more information about his WWII service. I have never done this type of research before. Bill's parents are both dead now, of course. He had no wife or family. I would assume either his sister Lorraine or my father-in-law Donald would be considered his next of kin. As such, my husband, his father, and our little boy are the only remaining male members of the family.

The family STILL weeps whenever Bill is mentioned. We honor his memory.

Thank you in advance for your help,
Katharine Moore

Webmaster's note: Pfc Ralph W. Moore co M 7th Inf Regt was awarded the silver Star posthumously for action in France on Feb. 3, 1945. This was noted in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division, in WWII"on page 402.

Date: 5-23-07 REQUEST #4166
Name: WENDY WINISTORF (RODGERS)
Address: 3543 DAISYFIELD DR
City, State, ZIP: CEDAR SPRINGS MI 49319
Telephone: 616-696-9623
E-mail: wlwtk@hotmail.com

Subject: personal (Personnel?) from HHB divarty Headquarters unit mess hall personal 1982-1984

Date: May 21, 2007 REQUEST #4165
Name: Denise Elkins Healy
Email: Denise.Healy@springbranchisd.com

Subject: Saranac Lake Veteran

Comments: My mother-in-law, Ethel Rose Smith Healy, was in the Army Corps of Nursing during WWII. Her father was John A. Smith, Saranac Lake Postmaster. Unfortunately, in 1973 millions of veterans’ records were lost in a catastrophic fire.

Ethel Smith Healy’s granddaughter, Stephanie Healy, has been awarded the Texas Bluebonnet Girls State Award by the American Legion. Since Stephanie has received this award and is the descendant of a war-time veteran, she is eligible to apply for the Samsung American Legion Scholars Scholarship. The scholarship must be accompanied by proof of military service, the DD-214 form. Mrs. Healy passed away here in Houston on December 26, 2004, and was buried in Saranac Lake with her parents.

Would you have any files archived that could help us prove Ethel Smith’s military service. My husband believes that she enlisted in March of 1943. She served for fourteen months in the China, Burma, Pakistan Theater; and she was awarded the rank of Captain on March 14, 1947.

We will be very grateful for any help you can offer us. If you have any questions that we might could answer to help you retrieve information for us, please do not hesitate to ask.

Thanks for your help,
Denise Elkins Healy

Date: 20 May 07 REQUEST #4164
Name: MAJ Mark Ballard, RET
Address: 5131 Globe Avenue
City, State, ZIP: Cincinnati, Ohio 45212
Telephone: 513-256-5178
FAX: 513-631-7443
E-mail: guarddat@yahoo.com

Subject: CIB Blanket Order Copy Desert Storm

Comments: I am looking for a copy of orders showing the time period needed for awarding the CIB during Desert Storm. I heard there is a blanket order for this award for the 3ID.
Please advise. Thanks!

Date: May 17, 2007 REQUEST #4163
Name: Tim Fortner
Email: tim.fortner@gmail.com

Subject: Unknown Soldier
I know this is a long-shot, but I'm trying to find out any information possible about this soldier. This picture was found in my grandmother's belongings after she passed. Considering the soldier looks very much like myself and my father, we suspect it is my grandfather. This picture was taken probably just after WWII (after 1947). I'm trying to find out anything regarding the truck in the background or possibly something distinguishing about his uniform.

Under a magnifying glass, the patch on his shoulder may be a Patton "Hell on Wheels" patch, but that is just a guess.

The only rumor we have heard is that he was injured (not killed) in a vehicle accident in Germany. He is most likely from Tennessee; either Nashville, Knoxville or Hickman County. Thank you for any information you may be able to provide!
Tim Fortner

Date: 05-16-2007 REQUEST #4162
Name: Deborah A. Shemeley
Address: 262 North Pond Drive
City, State, ZIP: Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
Telephone: 856-616-4900, EXT. 287 (Work 8am-4:30pm)
FAX: 856-616-0295
email Debbie4299@yahoo.com
work email is Dashemel@advo.com

Subject: A Memorial Day Tribute.

Comments: I am a graphic artist working for Shopper's Guide, a division of Advo, Inc. in Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. We have a weekly publication and are honoring our heroes who were in the armed forces and have since died. It will be a 4 page full color tribute free of charge for anyone who wants to honor their loved ones. Our free publication is mailed to 358,000+ homes in New Jersey. Though the deadline is over because this goes to press Friday, 05-25-2007, we had a very elderly woman come in today with some spotty information about her beloved husband. She was in tears because she couldn't find a single picture of him. I am hoping you can find some kind of photo of him or his unit. I will use in the promo and also frame the photo for the woman. I have been searching on my home computer for about 3 hours and this is the information I could fine: Moncrief, Benjamin Washington, b. 02/22/1892, d. 11/09/1946, PVT 1/CL PARK BATTERY 3RD CORPS ARTILLERY PARK W W I, Plot: E EXT1124, bur. 11/14/1946. My work email is Dashemel@advo.com or you also use my personal email Debbie4299@yahoo.com . I pray that you can find something in time for the promo, but if not, I still would be honored to give his wife something connected to her husband. Thank you so very much. Debbie

Date: 5/15/07 REQUEST #4161
Name: Robert B. Ankrum
Address: 819 Meandering Way
City, State, ZIP: Mesquite, Texas 75150
Telephone: 2146755397
FAX: 2148825565
E-mail: bankrum@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Patch and information

Comments: I have my grandfather's .45, helmet (w/3rd logo) ,gas mask and enamel 3rd division ring...He was with the Rock of the Marne from the beginning in France: Second Battle of the Marne, Château Thierry, Meuse Argonne and occupation time...He (Robert Emmett Brown, Cpl.) was a runner with a low life expectancy but made it through in one piece (relatively). I would like more information on his service AND I WOULD LIKE A DIVISION PATCH to display with his pistol and ring. Where can I get this item?
PS
My sons were commissioned in 04 and 05 in the USAF out of Texas A&M...My father was with the US Army Air Corps and served in the Pacific in WWII...I was drafted and took a physical but was never called up ('72) for service. So, this makes me the only one not to volunteer in four generations (gulp).

Date: May 14, 2007 REQUEST #4160
Name: Doug Gross
Address: 11743 Suncrest Drive
City, State, ZIP: Walton, KY, 41094
Telephone: 859-485-1618
E-mail: doug.gross@clear2pay.com

Subject: Harry Nieberding

Comments: I am trying to verify Harry Nieberding's service in Casual Company, Camp Pike Arkansas. Can you help? Thank you.

Date: May 14, 2007 REQUEST #4159
Name: Mike
Address: Augsburg/Germany
City, State, ZIP: Bavaria
E-mail: wlpilot@web.de

Subject: Searching about aircraft crash Mohawk of the 3rd Inf. Div.

Comments: Searching information, photos about a aircraft crash of a OV-1C Mohawk at Gablingen/Germany (near Augsburg).
serial: 62-5850
aircraft: OV-1C
crash date: 27-Jul-64
crash location: GABLINGEN, GE
unit: 3rd INF DIV
pilot:????

Thank you for the help. Mail me please!
Mike
Germany

Date: 05/11/2007 REQUEST #4158
Name: Timothy J. Sullivan
E-mail: thesullyfmly@hotmail.com

Subject: Giebelstadt 1972-1973

Comments: I was stationed in Giebelstadt from Dec.1971 until ets on Apr.1973. Battery A 7/67. (3/67) thought I would check to see if any of the guys were out there.

Date: 5/12/07 REQUEST #4157
Name: Joseph DiBenedetto
E-mail: 310y@comcast.net

Subject: Headquarters company 10th combat Engr Bn 3rdInf.Div

Comments: Anyone serving with this unit from 1952 till 1955.Ending up at Fort Benning Georga. HQ co.10th combat eng. Bn.

Date: May 11, 2007 REQUEST #4156
Name: Joseph Costigan
City, State, ZIP: Clifton Heights, PA 19018
E-mail: SomRtime214@aol.com

Subject: finding buddies from Vietnam

Comments: Joseph Costigan looking for the following buddies from "B" Company 70th Combat Engineers Vietnam service 1965

Jim Borup, Lexington, Kentucky

James A. Tutor, Lavonia, Mich.

Ray Purdie, Memphis, Tenn

Joe does not have a computer, I am trying to help him locate and get in touch with the above men. I am not good at this so any help you can give would be appreciated.

Date: 5-10-07 REQUEST #4155
Name: Lee Fortner
E-mail: thefortners@comcast.net

Subject: 2nd armored division

Comments: I have a picture of a soldier next to a half-track army truck. I don't know who he is. The truck is number 402G05-3 and I think it is a 5 ton. It has the name Charlotte E on the door of the truck. This unit was part of George Patton's unit Hell on Wheels. I think it was taken around 1945-1947. If anyone would like to see it I will send it to you to see if you recognize the soldier or the army truck.
Write me at thefortners@comcast.net
Lee Fortner

Date: May 10, 2007 REQUEST #4154
Name: LaCandace Wilson
Address: 750 Sunset Blvd Apt G-31
City, State, ZIP: Jesup, Ga 31545
Telephone: 912-323-0410
E-mail: got_em_hatin84@yahoo.com

Comments: My husband is Spc. Earny Wilson and he is in Camp Ramadi, Iraq. I haven't talked to him in about three weeks. I'm just concerned and would like to talk to him and make sure he is doing okay.

Date: 5/10/2007 REQUEST #4153
Name: Neil Sawdey
E-mail: sawdeyfam@comcast.net

Subject: Looking for info about 2nd BN, 30th Inf Reg during WW2

Comments: Hello, I am hoping someone can help me find out some information.
I recently found out that my grandfather (CPL Raymond W. Sawdey) was an MP in F Co, 2nd Bn, 30th Inf Reg during WW2. He received the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal w/3 Bronze Stars. I have been able to find general information about the medal and where his battalion was during WW2, but not specific information about which campaigns he would have been involved in to receive the 3 bronze stars.
I am also wondering if anyone may have known him of may remember him. He was from Mellen, WI. He was probably single. His older brother was also in the Army (in the pacific theater) during WW2. His father was a Bugeler in the Navy during WW1 and served aboard the USS Michigan.
Any information can be sent to my e-mail address sawdeyfam@comcast.net and well be greatly appreciated.
- Thank-you

Date: 05/09/07 REQUEST #4152
Name: Brett Hoagland
Address: PO Box95
City, State, ZIP: Glendive, MT 59330
Telephone: 406-687-3004
E-mail: bsshires@midrivers.com

Subject: 317 Infantry

Comments: I am looking for anyone who may have known my grandfather in WWII, Mr. James Hoagland. He was a medic with the 317th probably with the 1st or 3rd battalion. He was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge on 01/21/45. Any information that you have would me a great deal to me.

Date: May 7, 2007 REQUEST #4151
Name: Richard L. Wilson
Address: 13034 N. Center Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Clio Mi. 48420-9120
Telephone: 810-687-6353
E-mail: rick48420@peoplepc.com

Subject: Bravo Co. 2/15th Inf. 1977thru1980

Comments: Just looking to find some other old "Bravo Basterds" that were in "Wildchicken" between Feb. 1977 & May 1980.

Date: May 7, 2007 REQUEST #4150
Name: William J. Lamm
E-mail: Bladesmith818@aol.com

Subject: Rumor or Fact

Comments: Hopefully you can answer this for me. On a homesteading board I frequent, we have a fellow who claims to have served with the 3rd Inf as a combat engineer.

He has been making claims that as said engineer, he was also an ADM, which as far as I can tell implies he worked with nuclear demo. Anyway, he's claiming that while rebuilding bridges overseas, his unit was involved in rigging the new bridges with pre-planted demolition charges, nuclear or conventional, "Just in case".

My reason for asking is twofold. The first, obviously, is to prove whether or not this yahoo is a BS artist. The second, well, I would think that pre planting explosives especially nukes, on a bridge in foreign nation and then bragging about it would violate several secrecy acts, as well as royally irritate the nation in question.

Thanks for any assistance you can provide.
William J. Lamm, Specialist, USAR, formerly of the 351st MP Co.

Date: May 6, 2007 REQUEST #4149
Name: Thomas A. Willis
Address: 30 Hazelwood Ave.
City, State, ZIP: Elmira NY 14905
E-mail: rwillis7@stny.rr.com

Subject: Kitzigan, Germany

Comments: I served in k town at Harvey barracks Oct 1977-May 1980. I am trying to locate any info about my unit and brothers that served with me. I would also like to know were I can get the 3rd id flag and can do flag.

Date: May 3, 2007 REQUEST #4148
Name: Bill Janes
Address: The Capitol
City, State, ZIP: Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Telephone: 1-850-488-9557
FAX: 1-850-922-2894
E-mail: bill.janes@myflorida.com

Subject: Request for Assistance

Comments: I received a call concerning 3rd Infantry Division soldier, Sgt Corey Seymour, who killed himself this week. He ETS'd from active duty 9 months ago (honorable discharge). The family indicated he suffered from post traumatic stress disorder. He served two tours in Iraq. Family has no money to bury him. The cost is $5,800. Over $500 has been raised locally. Does your association have emergency funds? Are there other associations that might help? We continue to seek a solution. The POC for the funding is Glenn Suthpin (1-850-591-3079).

Date: 5/04/07 REQUEST #4147
Name: David Friel
Address: 12502 Ivory Pass
City, State, ZIP: Laurel, Md 20708
Telephone: 301 725-4735
E-mail: dftwav8r@verizon.net

Subject: National Memorial Day Parade

Comments: Hi,I am a volunteer with the American Veterans Center in Washington DC. We are organizing the National Memorial Day Parade to be held in Washington on 28 May 2007. This is the 4th annual parade since it was restarted, the last previous parade was in 1939. It is a great way to honor veterans of all wars. We are seeking veterans who would like to participate in the parade, representing their unit, from any conflict or period. If you need additional information, please email or call me at 301 725-4735.
Thanks for your service, I hope to hear from you.
David Friel

Date: May 4, 2007 REQUEST #4146
Name: Marcia Rauser
E-mail: marciarau@msn.com

Subject: Palermo, Sicily, WWll, American Soldier killed in church

Comments: Dear Sir/Madam,

I was told by a citizen of Palermo that during WWll an (unknown) American soldier was killed in a church in Palermo for trying to save it's Jewish citizens. I was also told that because of his heroic deed, Jewish citizens put a stain glass window in his honor. I would like to know if this is a fact and if so, in which church did this occur.

Thanking you in advance for your assistance.

Marcia Rauser

Date: May 4, 2007 REQUEST #4145
Name: Lisa
E-mail: lms1985@att.net

Subject: I need information about my deceased grandfather William Elm Goddard. He was born in 1922 and died in 1959. He was stationed in Germany and France during WWII and served under General Patton.

Date: May 3, 2007 REQUEST #4144
Name: William Christensen
E-mail: wtchrist@gw.dec.state.ny.us

Subject: PFC William T. Christensen AS# 42061010

Comments: He is my father who was killed on November 8 1944. Any info you have on his unit would be appreciated.

Date: May 3, 2007 REQUEST #4143
Name: Frank Terrano
E-mail: slice_1276@yahoo.com

Subject: Frank Terrano

Comments: My father served in Europe during WW2 and recived a bronze star I have no information about his service or his rank His name is Frank Terrano

Date: May 3, 2007 REQUEST #4142
Name: Bill Janes
Address: The Capitol
City, State, ZIP: Tallahassee, Florida 32399
Telephone: 1-850-488-9557
FAX: 1-850-922-2894
E-mail: bill.janes@myflorida.com

Subject: Request for Assistance

Comments: I received a call concerning 3rd Infantry Division soldier, Sgt Corey Seymour, who killed himself this week. He ETS'd from active duty 9 months ago (honorable discharge). The family indicated he suffered from post traumatic stress disorder. He served two tours in Iraq. Family has no money to bury him. The cost is $5,800. Over $500 has been raised locally. Does your association have emergency funds? Are there other associations that might help? We continue to seek a solution. The POC for the funding is Glenn Suthpin (1-850-591-3079).