Personal Search and Notices

Date: 6/29/07 REQUEST #4206
Name: Dennis Berardi
Address: 71 joes hill rd
City, State, ZIP: brewster NY 10509
E-mail: cbdb9296@aol.com

Subject: George Berardi

Comments: My father was in Patton's 3rd army 293rd company C combat engineers he was a platoon sergeant any info would be really helpful we know some things but its very week his name is George Berardi Thanks

Date: June 28, 2007 REQUEST #4205
Name: Dave May
Address: 4425 45th st south
City, State, ZIP: Saint Petersburg, Florida 33711
Telephone: 727-644-3225
FAX: 727-644-3244
E-mail: dmay0002@tampabay.rr.com

Subject: Nathaniel Halystoin

Comments: Hi, looking for a ww2 veteran Nathaniel Halystoin us 53250404 , I have his helmet and would like to research, thanks
David

Date: 06/27/07 REQUEST #4204
Name: Eleonore Pierce
Address: 100 Jasnine Circle Apt.10
City, State, ZIP: Corbin, Ky 40701
Telephone: 6065235315
E-mail: welspoppl@Yahoo.com

Subject: Looking for 1st Lt. Robert H.Gray/Rank as of 1945

Date: June 25, 2007 REQUEST #4203
Name: Timothy Brzny
E-mail: tbstooge@yahoo.com

Subject: Roman Brzny

Comments: I need your help
I was wondering if you know or heard of a person named Roman Brzny. He spend the war in the American campaign. He was my grandfather. Any information would be a help. He was in the 3rd Inf. Div. Company L.
Thank you,
Timothy Brzny

Date: 24 June 07 REQUEST #4202
Name: Curtis Campbell
Address: 309 Sterling Ct
City, State, ZIP: Union City, TN 38261
Telephone: 731-884-2954
FAX: 731-885-2507
E-mail: marketing@abernathyonline.com

Subject: Lt. Paul E. Coker - HQ CO 2BN 7TH INF REG (KOREA 1953)

Comments: I have submitted this request once before 2 years ago, but had little information at that time. Just checking to see if anyone knew my grandfather, LT Paul E. Coker. He went to Korea in Mid-June 1953 as a 2nd lieutenant and was a P & A Platoon Leader in the HQ Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment and later the Assistant S-1 when he made 1st lieutenant in the same company. I looks like he was in Korea from June - Oct of 1953. Any help on battles, or duties the HQ CO might have done in that time would be appreciated, or even better, if someone remembers serving with him. Thanks in advance!

Date: 24 June 07 REQUEST #4201
Name: Dempsey Williams
City, State, ZIP: North or South Carolina
E-mail: james.k.roberts1@us.army.mil

Subject: Dempsey Williams

Comments: I am looking for the Dempsey Williams who was my squad leader at Ft. Benning. The years were 1986 to 1988. Our unit was the Air Defense platoon (16S Stinger Missle Crew Membere) of HHC 197th Infantry Brigade. We were located on Kelly Hill. He was an E-5 and became a drill sergeant. I am not sure if he is still in the military, probably not. I am also not sure how long he stayed in the military. I believe he was from either North or South Carolina.

Date: June 21, 2007 REQUEST #4200
Name: Eric Wark
E-mail: ericwark@msn.com

Subject: 1st Lt. John Wark

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have known my father 1st Lt. John T. Wark he was in the army infantry between 1942-1945.he served in Normandy, France and Belgium. He was wounded several times one of which was his legs. He also told a story about him riding on a tank and being blown off and injured. I believe that he went to Ft. Benning for his OCS training He was from Roselle Park New Jersey. His wife was named Hazel Wark. He has passed away and since he didn't like to talk about his time in the service. If you could ask you fathers if they might have known him I would be very appreciative.
Thank You very much, You Vets are the greatest!!!!!
Eric

Date: June 20, 2007 REQUEST #4199
Name: Don Wilson
E-mail: donatcardoncorp@verizon.net

Subject: Maj.Gen Fred L.Walker/Lt Col Fred L.Walker 3rd Infantry Division

Comments: I would appreciate any info re: Fred L .Walker who was in 3rd Division during WW I
Thank you
Don Wilson

Date: June 19, 2007 REQUEST #4198
Name: Kline Kauramaki
City, State, ZIP: Walker Mi., 49544
E-mail: klinek@jwmessner.com

Subject: Chester Kauramaki, my father

Comments: I'm trying to research my fathers WW2 history but i have very little info other than the patches on his army jacket. I do know he was in the 7th Army, 3rd Infantry Division but know little else. He died in 1984 and I'm his only son who knows very little of his war activities such as where he was and how long he was there. I'd like to know what he did......anything about him would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for any help!!
With much respect,
Kline Kauramaki

Webmaster's note: Pfc Chester A. Kauramaki is listed as a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 491.

Date: June 17, 2007 REQUEST #4197
Name: Lisa Kohl
E-mail: lkohl@kcrr.com

Subject: Searching for name of specific soldier

Comments: I told my father-in-law that I would help him locate the name (and any related info you can provide) of a soldier he fought with in World War II (Patton's 3rd Army, 65th Division, 259th Regiment, K Company, 2nd Platoon).

The soldier's last name was Wallace. He was killed by sniper fire in Newmarket, Germany, April 20-22 of 1945. He was in My father-in-law thinks he was from some place in Texas.
Can you help?

Date: 06/17/07 REQUEST #4196
Name: Orlando R. Delgado
Address: 12112 Rosemont Ave NE
City, State, ZIP: Albuquerque, NM 87112
Telephone: 505-275-3495

E-mail: ordmda@msn.com

Subject: Rudolfo Delgado

Comments: I hoping to find information on my uncle Rudolfo (Rudy) Delgado who was killed in Korea (1952?). We know nothing about the circumstances about his death. I was not prepared to provide his unit info, etc., as I just happened upon this web site.
Thanks to anyone who can be of help.

Date: June 14th 2007 REQUEST #4195
Name: Daniel Lemik
Address: 295 Pleasamt River Rd
City, State, ZIP: Milo Maine 04463
Telephone: 207 943 2375
E-mail: daniel.lemik@us.army.mil

Subject: Great Uncles and Grandfather

Comments: My Great Uncles, Last name Milvae, fought in WW2. They both ended up POWs and both were decorated and survived the war. My Grandfather, John Lemik, was in (I believe due to descriptions of unit insignia from my dad) 601st Tank Destroyers. If anyone knew of these young men I would love to hear from you. My grandfather (Milvae) is very old and I am sure he would love to hear stories about his brothers while my father is young (57) he would love to hear about his father, as his mother just passed away and any link to his father is lost.

I appreciate any help anyone can offer. Thank you very much.

Date: 6/13/2007 REQUEST #4194
Name: Derek Homeyer
Address: P.O. Box 7152
City, State, ZIP: Huntsville
E-mail: sxe_raiseurfist_hxc@hotmail.com

Subject: 214th AAA Gun Battalion

Comments: Does anyone know if the 214th AAA Gun Battalion was an attached unit to the 3rd Infantry Division? I spoke with a war historian and he believes that it was with the info i provided him. I have posted on here in the past and my grandfather served with the AAA unit but has nothing but 3rd ID patches and this unit went everywhere the 3rd ID went. His discharge papers say nothing about being reassigned to the infantry unit, just the AAA unit. Any help is more than what I have.

Date: June 12th, 2007 REQUEST #4193
Name: Bill Durette
Address: 6 Concord St
City, State, ZIP: Charlestown Mass 02129
Telephone: 617-337-5383
E-mail: bill5195@hotmail.com

Subject: Anyone know the following Men Killed in Italy ?

Comments: Anyone out there know the following men that were killed in Italy during WWII. They where both members of the 30th Regiment. They both came from Charlestown Massachusetts.

Joseph S Klementowicz, Killed Oct 15th, 1943 Ernest S Melanson, Killed Feb 24th, 1944

Bill Durette

Date: June 11, 2007 REQUEST #4192
Name: Ted Byerly
E-mail: a500drvr@earthlink.net

Subject: Everett "Bud" Dunn

Comments: I have exhausted all my leads. Military cannot find records, family members are no help. Grandfather served in 3 ID around 44-45 time frame (information gleaned from family friend) cannot verify. Would appreciate any information anyone has.
Thanks in advance

Date: 11 June 2007 REQUEST #4191
Name: Paul A. Lang
City, State, ZIP: Lafayette CA 94549
E-mail: PaulALangWC@aol.com

Subject: 3rd Infantry history

Comments: My father was a member of the Third Infantry Division prior to WW II.
He had a hardbound copy of the division history but has lost it and would like to find out if there are copies available.

Webmasters' Note:

History of the Third Infantry Division
in World War II

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: batterybooks@aol.com

for descriptions of Battery Press Books
http://www.batterypress.com/

History of the Third Infantry Division in World War II

http://www.batterypress.com/Book/index.cfm?method=viewbook&BookID=187

Date: 6-11-07 REQUEST #4190
Name: JOHN M. LOBMAN
E-mail: JOHNLOBMAN@ARROWFASTENER.COM

Subject: Anzio - WWII

Comments: My Father, Fred J. Lobman was w/ the 63rd Infantry Division 254th Regiment that I believe was attached the 3rd Infantry Division at Anzio during WWII. Can you verify this along w/ information you can provide on assignments. He was 1st Lt.

He was also in Operation Dragoon, was 254th Regiment attached to the 3rd Infantry Division? Whatever you can provide me would be greatly appreciated.

Date: June 11, 2007 REQUEST #4189
E-mail: firstflt@hotmail.com

Subject: Roster of the 3rd Infantry Brigade (Black Jack Pershing's in19155-16?)

Comments: My father served on the Mexican border with Pershing. He enlisted underage.

Name: Norman Singletary REQUEST #4188
Date: June 10, 2007
Name: Pam Taylor-Underwood
City, State, ZIP: Western Kentucky
E-mail: underwds@intergate.com

Subject: Bamberg Germany 1959

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers my uncle PVT. Donnie Ray Taylor. He was with Company B 15th infantry 3rd division stationed in Bamberg Germany in 1959. On Nov. 2nd 1959 he went missing and was reported AWOL for 6 weeks. His body was found on Dec 5, 1959 floating in the Regnitz River. I would be interested in any information about his short stay in Bamberg, he arrived in Sept '59. I am also interested in the talk of his being missing and the speculations surrounding his death. He had a deep gash to the head. Official cause of death was drowning. He joined the army in Feb of '59 and completed his basic training at Fort Benning. He was born and raised in KY.
Thanks,
Pam Taylor

Date: June 9, 2007 REQUEST #4187
Name: Amy C. Gallagher
E-mail: amy_gallagher375@yahoo.com

Subject: Training Poster for the "Rock of the Marne"

Comments: My husband served in the 3d ID in the late 1980s as a tanker in the 64th Armor Regiment. We both recall seeing a training poster for the "Rock of the Marne" that showed a Soldier on the battlefield with the slogan, "Let no man's soul cry out --- had I only the training."

Though my husband is now a senior noncommissioned officer in the Infantry, he has fond memories of his time as a tanker. After serving two 1 year tours in Iraq, he is now a trainer at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA, and the words from that vintage poster resonate with him now more than ever.

Our 15 year wedding anniversary is coming up and I would love to give him a copy of that print. I found your website during my searches and hope that you might be able to help me.

Sincerely,
Amy C. Gallagher
Fort Irwin, CA

Date: June 9, 2007 REQUEST #4186
Name: Erika Hendrickson
E-mail: firerose16@hotmail.com

Subject: Roy Edward Hendrickson (Senior)

Comments: My name is Erika Hendrickson, and I am looking for information about my grandfather Roy Edward Hendrickson (Senior). Sadly, he has passed on this past February, but I would like some information about him. I need to know his rank and the years he served. I want to make a memorial for him. If you could help me out that would be great. Below is some information I do know, if it would help you:

Served in World War II
Army Medic
Served in the Pacific Islands

I would greatly appreciate the help.

Kind Regards,
Erika Hendrickson

Date: 6-8-07 REQUEST #4185
Name: Peter Schissel
E-mail: ptrschssl@yahoo.com

Subject: Victor Kandle

Comments: I knew his widow Mary Jean Dodd. Is she still alive? Does Victor Kandle's son go to any of the reunions? I would like to find out more details about LT Kandle's
life--would you be so kind as to tell me which websites would give more details?
Many thanks!
Pete

Webmaster's Note: In the “History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII” the entry for Lt. Victor L. Kandle and the story of being awarded the CMH on page 383. Unfortunately I have no other information concerning Kandle or his family. I’ll put your request on our Personal Search page and see if anyone can help you. Go to http://www.medalofhonor.com/3rdDivision.htm for more information.

Date: 6-8-07 REQUEST #4184
Name: Stephanie Schmidt
City, State, ZIP: Shawano,WI 54166
E-mail: mae77baby@yahoo.com

Subject: Where is Chris?

Comments: I am looking for an old army buddy of my husbands. I've done a fair amount of digging via the internet with only a hint that I may have found the right person . I am searching for Chris Sides he would have been stationed with my husband Dan Schmidt in Germany . My husband was an 88m and was in for about a year before getting discharged. I think the fellow soldier he is looking to get in contact with may be a Sgt. with the 528th qm from Ft. Lewis, WA and may have been deployed to Iraq. My husband Dan is 24 yrs. old now would've been 18/19 yrs. old when he knew Chris. If anyone out there knows of this person ,please send me an e-mail. I think it would give my husband some past closure with an old buddy. Or if anyone can send me info on how to find an old army buddy that would be great also. Hope to hear from someone soon.
Sincerely
Stephanie M. Schmidt

Date: June 7, 2007 REQUEST #4183
Name: Ron Villegas
E-mail: r-sarge@hotmail.com

Subject: Info on the 3rd Infantry Division

Comments: I'm looking for the following information on the 3rd Infantry Division; What were the call signs used by the division during WW II? Also, is there a place where I can find a list of men who were awarded the DSC during WW II? Thanks.
Ron Villegas

Webmaster's Note: A list of 3rd Division DSC (Distinguished Service Cross) awardees can be found in the book "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on Page 389.

Date: June 6,2007 REQUEST #4182
Name: Lance Noyes Sr.
Address: 18 Garaland Hill Rd.
City, State, ZIP: N. Waterboro, ME 04061
E-mail: pamsfam@midmaine.com

Subject: Looking up old buddies from 3rd Med 3rd ID Graves Karsene in Aschenburg

Comments: I'm trying to make contact with some old army buddies that were stationed at Co. B 3rdmed, 3rdid, graves Karsene in Aschenburg during 1971-73, namely Ron Sanders, A.J.K. Steve Pedtry, Mike Rudd, Darrell Wiltgen. It's been several years, are you guys still out there ?
Lance Noyes former cook, room 104 ??

Date: June 5, 2007 REQUEST #4181
Name: Jeffrey C. Flath
Address: 50 Esten Avenue
City, State, ZIP: Pawtucket, RI 02860
Telephone: 401-721-6227
FAX: 401-722-2918
E-mail: flathj@cooleygroup.com

Subject: Picture of LCT 653 on June 6th at Easy Red Beach

Comments: I am looking to see if there are any pictures of LCT 653 landing on Easy Red Beach on June 6th.
Thank you,
Jeff Flath

Date: 6-3-07 REQUEST #4180
Name: James Tippett
Address: 2577-3o1 Chamblee Tucker Rd
City, State, ZIP: Atlanta Ga 30341
Telephone: 678-860-9373
FAX: 770-938-9272
E-mail: jtippett@bellsouth.net

Subject: Track my grandfather's war record with Patton's army

Comments: Seeking battle dates, times and locations for James Herrick Tippett's war experience with Patton's army that went in before the tanks to soften up the opposition. Looking for the unit he was in, the army he was attached to, the flag of the division he fought under, dates, historical recounts and when he left the army. We have a piece of paneling from Hitler's summer house but which one? Any help on where to follow up would be good. Thanks for your help and time.

Date: 06/02/2007 REQUEST #4179
Name: Schlesier Inge
Address: Seehofstr. 23
City, State, ZIP: Bamberg, Germany
E-mail: 3664-196@online.de

Subject: GEORGE WEBER

Comments: Searching for GEORGE WEBER, he was stationed in Bamberg, Warner barracks in 1951. Maybe he left for Korea in 1952. i met him in summer 1951, unfortunately we lost track of each other, he never knew I was pregnant with his son. Before George left he was looking for me but didn't find me. because at this time i wasn't in Bamberg I had to visit my father because he came back from POW camp. i only know that he was assigned to a tank unit in Bamberg but i don't know his ssn nor his birthday. When I came back, I also looked for him and I tried to get information about his unit in Warner Barracks Bamberg. But at this time the information were Confidential. But today I’m sure it is possible to locate in Warner barracks the unit history and it's members. Now I’m old and I wish to see him again in my life. I thank you very much for your help

Inge Pager ( maiden name Schlesier)

Date: 6-2-2007 REQUEST #4178
Name: Lawrence (Eddie) Long
Address: Po Box 272
City, State, ZIP: Lanark West Virginia 25860
E-mail: sandi196520022@aol.com

Subject: LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED 1ST 75TH ARTILLERY DIVISION BAMBERG GERMANY 1966-1967 WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ONES WHO WAS STATIONED THERE AT THAT TIME WITH MY HUSBANDS UNIT. PLEASE GET IN TOUCH BY MY E-MAIL THANK YOU AND IF YOU ARE OUT THERE LET ME KNOW. HE WAS WITH THE 7 STEPS TO HELL.

Date: 2 June 2007 REQUEST #4177
Name: Steve Coode
Telephone: 423-202-3922
E-mail: scoode2002@yahoo.com

Subject: "Rock of The Marne"/3rd ID

Comments: To Whom it may Concern: I am currently working on a Master's Thesis at a university in TN. I have chosen as my focus to follow the 3rd ID, from its conception to the Armistice, in WWI. What I am in need of are personal accounts, articles, the history of the division, etc: any and all primary sources you might have at your disposal would be greatly appreciated. My thesis will more resemble a "Band of Brothers" format rather than an argumentative one. Would Ft. Stewart also be a place to locate records, etc? I have contacted the National Archives and am awaiting their response. I plan to travel to the D.C. this summer and see what they have there. I am grateful for any help you can provide.
Thank you,
Steve Coode