Personal Search and Notices

Date: 08/31/2007 REQUEST #4284
Name: Stephen Ward
E-mail: photographsandscars@hotmail.com

Subject: Hi, my name is Stephen Ward. I found you guys on Google and have a quick question for you. In high school I wrote my senior paper about the media in the 21st century and how it affected my generation's view of the greatest generation, i.e. Saving Private Ryan, etc. I'm now 23 and an Iraqi Freedom veteran and I am trying to get in touch with a man I interviewed from the 3rd ID who served in France and Italy by the name of Willis Daniel. I just really want to talk to him after all these years being that I am now a combat veteran myself and can relate to some of the things he told me about when I was a young man working on a paper who couldn't quite grasp the combat experiences he so vividly told me about. Anyway, thanks in advance for any info.

Cheers,
Stephen Ward

Date: 08/29/2007 REQUEST #4283
Name: Mark Santoro
E-mail: msantoro2@cinci.rr.com

Subject: Any records for S/Sgt Carman P. Santoro Third Infantry Division, 7th Infantry Regiment SN 35118699 . Served from 1941 to 1945

Date: August 28, 2007 REQUEST #4282
Name: Gina Jay
Address: 3141 S. Davidson
City, State, ZIP: Wichita, KS 67210
Telephone: 316-871-6677
E-mail: gina.jay@accenture.com

Subject: Moses Jay Nesahkluah

Comments: I would like any information you may have on a Mr. Moses Jay Nesahkluah who served with the 3rd Division at Anzio Beach, North Africa and Europe.

Date: August 24, 2007 REQUEST #4281
Name: Bettina Matross
E-mail: info@bleibmobil.com
Telephone: 061 02/59 98 78
Fax: 06 102/70 86 17

Subject: Searching for my Grandfather
Comments: I'm searching for my grandfather Joseph Lambert since many many years.
He was a soldier of the 3. Infantry Division, stayed in Germany in Ludwigsburg near Stuttgart and than in Berlin, before he went back to the States in 1946.
He's born in March 1925 in or near Akron, Ohio. His brother was a preacher but I don't know of which church.
Maybe you can help me.
Very respectfully
Bettina Matross

Date: August 24, 2007 REQUEST #4280
Name: Julie Corcoran Stranges
E-mail: juliecorcoran@earthlink.net

Subject: Looking For anyone

Comments: Looking for any Veterans who served with 3ID at Battle of the Bulge, with General Patton. My father was with 4ID, and served with 3ID at this Battle. He was my dad and he died in 1980 and I'm trying to find anyone who may have known him. He was also CIC (Counter Intelligence Corps).
Thanks.
Julie

Webmaster's Note: It is a common mis-conception that the 3rd Infantry Division was engaged in the Battle of the Bulge, however the truth is that it was the 3rd Armored Division that fought with Gen. Patton. At the time of the Battle of the Bulge, the 3rd Infantry Division was fighting in the Colmar Pocket in Southern France.

From Martin Markley: The 3rd Armored Division in WWII was in the First Army. The commander was General Rose. Patton was the 3rd Army commander for awhile during WWII.
The request (4280) was about the 4th Infantry Division which was in the Third Army. It might help to refer them to the 4th Infantry Division website.

http://www.4thinfantry.org/ http://pao.hood.army.mil/4ID/

The Third Infantry Division was a part of the 5th Army during WWII.

Date: AUGUST 23, 2007 REQUEST #4279
Name: Robert Ray, jr
Address: 130 Rock Hill Rd.
City, State, ZIP: Maryville, TN
E-mail: bobforrays@aol.com

Subject: fathers military data

Comments: Does anyone have any information on the 272nd Field Artillery in World War ll? Does anyone know about a camp Chicago in France? Thanks

Date: August 22, 2007 REQUEST #4278
Name: Doug
Email: Djg5764@aol.com

Subject: Harold Pyle

Comments: Hi my great uncle was with the third Army in WW2 , I receive all of his medals and ribbons one was a European campaign ribbon with 3 bronze stars. We know he was prisoner of war ( Battle of the Bulge). Can you help me out with a little of his service record. I also have a patch which is green with a yellow circle with a yellow bird of some kind , maybe an eagle. is this an Airborne patch?
His dog tag # was 372172-18 t12 13 0 Mooreland OKLA
Any info would be appreciated
Thanks Doug

Date: August 22, 2007 REQUEST #4277
Name: Paul Sutton
Email: ssgtusmc6169@yahoo.com

Subject: Request from a VVA Life Member..

Comments: I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO SERVED IN THE LATE 60'S AND 70'S IN GERMANY WHO KNOWS FIRST HAND OF THE RACE RIOTS THAT OCCURRED ON MILITARY INSTALLATIONS IN PARTICULAR NELLIGAN BARRACKS AND KRABBENLOCH KASERNE.

WHETHER IT IS A NEWS ARTICLE OR FIRST HAND ACCOUNT WHICH WOULD BE BETTER. I AM TRYING TO ASSIST AN ARMY VETERAN WHO HAS PLACED A CLAIM WITH THE VA FOR HIS COMPENSATION AND HAS BEEN DENIED AS THE MILITARY IS DENYING THAT ANY SUCH EVENTS EVER OCCURRED. WHICH IS IRONICAL BECAUSE THE INSTALLATION WHICH HAD THE MOST PUBLIC MEDIA ATTENTION THE 34TH SIGNAL BN WHERE OFFICERS HAD TO CARRY SIDE ARMS WITH LIVE AMMO. IN THE 60'S DUE TO THE RACE RIOTS. IF ANYONE IS FAMILIAR WITH KRABBENLOCH IT IS JUST BARRACKS AND EQUIPMENT AS OUR MISSION WAS SIGNAL COMBAT SUPPORT AND OUR JOB WAS ALWAYS IN THE FIELD.

AND IN 1976 ANOTHER RACE RIOT BROKE OUT AND I WAS THE STAFF DUTY OFFICER THAT NIGHT.

ANYTHING YOU CAN DO TO HELP THIS VETERAN I WOULD BE APPRECIATED. TOO MANY FOR TOO LONG HAVE SUFFERED FROM THEIR MILITARY SERVICE TO THE COUNTRY WE LOVED SO MUCH THAT WE PROMISED OUR LIVES FOR.

SEMPER FI
IRISH BRESNAHAN

Date: August 22, 2007 REQUEST #4276
Name: Robert Bermant
Email: bermy4731@sbcglobal.net

Subject: Saul B. Waintroob

Comments: I am looking for information on my cousin, Saul Waintroob. He was a private in the 30th Inf killed in action on April 24, 1944 at Anzio. I wish to know what company and battalion he was a member of, or any additional information that would be helpful.

I have read the official history, the Third Inf Div in WWII and based on the action described for that date in some detail, including maps, I plan on attempting to find the location next year when I visit Anzio and Netunno.

Robert Bermant
Tarzana, CA

Date: August 22, 2007 REQUEST #4275
Name: Kate Kindlarski
Email: K.Kind@GlobalMerchantInvest.com

Subject: Soldiers with the longest War Records

Comments: Do you have any suggestions for how to go about finding out soldiers who had the longest war records? I would like to know for the Third Army and overall Armed Forces. Ma always said Pa ranked in the top and I would like to find out if this is true.

Date: August 22, 2007 REQUEST #4274
Name: Joye Ramsey
Email: Gbrinc@aol.com

Subject: SFC Charlie Bell

Comments: I'm trying to locate my father Charlie Bell. He was station in Ft. Bragg 82nd ABN in 1959-1961? He had left Bragg by 1965. He was SFC Charlie Bell. May have been a Platoon SGT. Lived in barracks. He was from PA or NJ. Would have been in late 20's or early 30's.
Thank you so much
Have a blessed week
Joye Ramsey

Date: 21 Aug 2007 REQUEST #4273
Name: Charles Johnson
City, State, ZIP: Perry GA
E-mail: ja116ke@windstream.net

Subject: Grandfathers Unit in WWII

Comments: My grandfather Richard F. Johnson served in the 1910 Services Command I believe he guarded German prisoners stateside probably at Fort Chaffee or Fort Robinson in Arkansas. I would appreciate any information on this unit and where it was located during WWII.

Date: August 20, 2007 REQUEST #4272
Name: Carl Edward Nichols
Telephone: 757-287-6496
E-mail: carlnichols1@cox.net

Subject: Jeep Driver World War II

Comments: My Dad "Edward Nichols" had always said he was a jeep driver for General Mark Clark in Italy during World War II. Is there any record of this anywhere ? My father died in 2004, and I would consider it an honor to have a written record of his service in World War II.

A story from WWII, per my late father. He was driving General Mark Clark, and was ordered to pull over at a certain location on the road. He said that for some reason, he did not want to stop there and drove on a short distance to another spot. The jeep behind them stopped at the first location, and all the men were killed by a land mine. General Clark said, Ed the next time I tell you to stop, you decide where and when to stop.

Date: August 19, 2007 REQUEST #4271
Name: John Matthews
Email: jpmatthews1977@yahoo.com

Subject: My Grandfather, Andrew J. Bratsakis

Comments: I am looking for anyone that may have known my grandfather Andrew J. Bratsakis. He is still alive and doing well, but does not speak often of his military time. He was wounded in Anzio and does not remember much from that day. He was found in a shell crater on the beach the next day and assumed dead. He has mentioned Salerno and parts of North Africa. Please contact me directly at jpmatthews1977@yahoo.com anyone who may have known him please contact me.

Date: August 17, 2007 REQUEST #4270
Name: Christopher Thomas
E-mail: historicalinvestments@yahoo.com

Subject: 2nd Lt. John Frazer WWII

Comments: Hello,

I just purchased an officer's uniform from WWII, that is identified to a "John Frazer, 2nd Lt. of Infantry", as written on the inside of the jacket. I am looking for any information that can be provided about this man. Thank you!

Date: August 17, 2007 REQUEST #4269
Name: Sam Sorenson
City, State, ZIP: Hastings, Mn 55033
E-mail: sasdjs@earthlink.net

Subject: Looking for David L. Mythaler
Comments: I am looking for anyone with any information on David L. Mythaler, 17157534. He was a member of Company G, 501st PIR, 101st Airborne. He was killed 3 Jan 45 at Bastogne and is buried at Henri-Chapelle Cemetery in Belgium. He was my mom's cousin and is all but forgotten. I would like to create a newer generation of family to honor his memory.
I have found a reference to David and a Buford Perry made by a Sgt John Urbank. There is also a web site that shows they recovered his shelter half. That's it! Thanks, Sam

Date: 8/17/07 REQUEST #4268
Name: Bernard Boykin
Address: 1919 Ruxton Road
City, State, ZIP: Baltimore, MD 21204-3510
Telephone: 410-828-5690
E-mail: bcboykin@bcpl.net

Subject: Info on M Tyler Campbell

Comments: My friend, school classmate, & hockey teammate was KIA near Marchessant, France in Sept or October 1944.
He was 1st Lt or Captain of Company A, 7th Infantry, 3rd Division, & was awarded Purple Heart, Silver Star, & Bronze Star. I understand that Marchessant is near Belfort, France, but I have not found it on any maps.
I'd appreciate your advising me its exact location & refer me to a map of the area showing it.
Any other info on LT Campbell would be appreciated. Incidentally, I was a Navy Ensign on USS Marblehead, a light cruiser, a few miles from 3rd Division when it landed at Southern France (Operation Anvil) near Frejus, August 15, 1944.

Thanks very much for your assistance.

Date: August 15, 2007 REQUEST #4267
Name: rpa
E-mail: rpa63@bestweb.net

Subject: World War II Fathers

Comments: If you would be interested in an email forum for the sons and daughters of World War II veterans, sharing memories of their fathers, just reply to:
rpa63@bestweb.net with "WW2" in the Subject Box.

Date: 8-15-2007 REQUEST #4266
Name: Shawn Mincer
Address: 2333 nw 94th street, apt. B
City, State, ZIP: Seattle WA 98117
Telephone: 206-579-6362
E-mail: smincer@washington.edu

Subject: Information about Howard Mincer

Comments: Hello everyone. I am looking for anyone who might have known my father or have any information about his service. His name is Howard Mincer and he was from Butler, PA. He was an infantryman in the 3rd from November 1943 to May 1947. He went to the ETO in October of 1944 and was wounded severely in Northern France GO 33 WD 44 Campaign on December 2, 1944. He was awarded a Bronze Star while there. He stayed on with the occupying forces and mustered out of Germany in March of 47. Thanks to all of you. I hope to hear more about his life at that time.

Date: 8/15/07 REQUEST #4265
Name: Brent Leonard
FAX: 214-589-7528
E-mail: brent.leonard@trin.net

Subject: Shorty/ Mando Moschella

Comments: My father in law Shorty would like to get in touch with any combat friends from the 109th/354th combat engineers. He enlisted from Boston, Mass. Thank you

Date: August 14, 2007 REQUEST #4264
Name: Cathy Cravens
Email: obcean@yahoo.com

Subject: 3rd Division WWI

Comments: Hello. Could you tell me how I can find histories of units within the 3rd Division? I specifically looking for information on the 43rd Machine Gun. I don't know the size of the unit, I only know that the collar brass of the individual I am looking for said 43 MG.
Thanks for the help.
Cathy Cravens

Date: August 13th, 2007 REQUEST #4263
Name: Charles Redding
E-mail: credding1@tampabay.rr.com

Subject: 610th Engineers

Comments: Hello, My Grandson and myself are trying to find any info on the 610th Engineer Light Equipment Company from 1943 to 1945. My dad was in the 610th and we have very little info on his service to his Country. We know he was sent to Ft. Beale in Calf. to be crossed trained for the Normandy Invasion but have no Idea what he was there in calf for. Any Info on the 610th would be greatly appreciated .His service Records were lost in the fire in KC Mo. so we have very little data. Dads Serial # was 34539827 he was a T5 and entered the service at Camp Blanding Florida in 1943 his name was James E Redding.
Thank You
Charles Redding

Date: August 13th, 2007 REQUEST #4262
Name: James Dunigan III
E-mail: aco_30thir_3rdid@yahoo.com

Subject: US 3rd Infantry Division Call Signs...

Comments: Afternoon, I am looking for all the radio call signs related to all of the units that were assigned to the US 3rd Infantry Division during World War II. I am also looking for the radio call signs for the US 7th and 5th Armies during World War II.
If anyone can help me with this I will be very grateful....
Thank you for your time...
Kind Regards,
Sgt. James Dunigan III (NCOIC)
First Battalion, Able Company
U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment
U.S. 3rd Infantry Division(Reenacted)

Date: August 13, 2007 REQUEST #4261
Name: Ruth Leaders
E-mail: TheFLDriver@aol.com

Subject: 891 Signal Corp

Comments: Was the 891 Signal Corp part of the 3rd Infantry? My Dad was 'ordered to report' in 12/42 in Portsmouth, Va. and I know he was in North Africa and then in Naples, Italy, in June of 1944. He was a mailman and had access to a 'Jeep' to drive back and forth between units (?), divisions(?). Thanks. Ruth Leaders

Date: August 13, 2007 REQUEST #4260
Name: Julie Harris
E-mail: oronocomonkee@yahoo.com

Subject: Green Beret Clergy, SGT. ARTHUR EUGENE JONES JR
Comments: Hi! I am looking for an old pen pal [ SGT. ARTHUR EUGENE JONES JR ] who was a Green Beret with a cross on his beret. He was stationed in Germany in the early 1970's. He was in his 20's with blonde hair and blue eyes. I lost contact with him and wondered if there is any way I could contact him again.
Thanx! His Old Pen Pal, Juliene Jo Canny

Date: August 12, 2007 REQUEST #4259
Name: Paul C. Klaiber (birth name Thompson)
Telephone: 812-333-7366

E-mail: paulydiaster@yahoo.com

Subject: My Birth name is Paul Curtis Thompson and I am trying to contact my Biological Father Lonnie Curtis Thompson who was stationed at Fairfield California Air Force base in 1985. My mother Paula (who was from Indiana) and Lonnie divorced before I was two years old. Please contact me I would like to learn about my heritage.

Date: August 10, 2007 REQUEST #4258
Name: Robert Gunnels
Address: 2502 Briarwood
City, State, ZIP: Magnolia, Arkansas 71753
Telephone: 870-51-74-4541
FAX: 870-574-4477
E-mail: rgunnels@sautech.edu

Subject: Seeking Veterans for Book

Comments: I am currently researching for a biography of Turner Henry, Staff Sargent and platoon guide in the 3rd Platoon of "G" Company, 7th Regiment, 3rd Division. Mr. Henry participated in North Africa, Sicily, and was captured at Anzio. Any veterans living in the Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana region are needed to help complete this book. If you are willing to conduct an interview or know of someone who would be, especially veterans of this regiment and company, please contact me at rgunnels@sautech.edu or Robert Gunnels, SAU Tech, PO Box 3499, Camden, AR 71701, or 870-574-4541. Thank you!

Date: August 8, 2008 REQUEST #4257
Name: ??
Address: 3rd Bde, 3rd ID
City, State, ZIP: Fort Benning, GA
E-mail: williamsnw@yahoo.com

Subject: MSG Julio Soto, Address in Iraq

Comments: I would like to send MSG Soto a care package.

Date: 08/07/2007 REQUEST #4256
Name: Cheryl Spencer
E-mail: cherylg23@excite.com

Subject: William Brown

Comments: I am looking for William Brown stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA back in 1983-84. He is the father of my 21 year old daughter and she would like to meet him. If you have any information could you please contact me at cherylg23@excite.com

Date: 8/07/07 REQUEST #4255
Name: Jack Cloude
E-mail:jclc3848@sbcglobal.net

Subject: P.O.W.

Comments: I am looking for info on a prisoner of war by the name of Rankin H. Ward, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, who was in the Philippine Military Prison Camp #1 near the end of World War II.
My Mother, Mrs Ola Cloude (Mrs O.R. Cloude) received a card from Sergeant Ward saying that he was her cousin. Her Maiden Name is Ola Francis Whitwell. The card had Imperial Japanese Army across the top. Thanks for any info you can give me. Jack Cloude, son of Ola Cloude

Date: 8/07/07 REQUEST #4254
Name: Gooding, Stefanie
Address: 5117 Foxville Gardens
City, State, ZIP: Sabillasville, MD 21780
Telephone: 717-254-1587
E-mail: steffigooding76@yahoo.com

Subject: support wounded soldiers

Comments: Hello, My husband SSG Richard Gooding is a member of the 3rd ID society and we went to Walter Reed after the Wreath laying on May 30th to visit 3rd ID soldiers that are currently treated at Walter Reed. We were told that we need to make appointments first to visit any soldiers, which we totally understand. I was wondering if you can provide me with contact information or Monica's contact info, so I can get in touch with her to arrange a visit to soldiers that are currently treated at Walter Reed and what they need. I also need Mr. Brown's phone number, who I think would be able to set up time for a visit to one of the soldiers. I think he is the liaison between Ft. Stewart and Walter Reed and the person to talk to to arrange any visits.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Stefanie Gooding

Webmaster's Note: Your request has been forwarded to Monika Stoy.

Date: August 6, 2007 REQUEST #4253
Name: Teresa Booth Tracy
City, State, ZIP: Vidalia, GA 30474
E-mail: teresatracy@gmail.com

Subject: PFC Ernest W. Booth (Gus)

Comments: Regarding PFC Ernest W. Booth (Gus) 3rd id, 15th regiment, 2nd battalion, company G in Korean War. I am interested in finding someone who may have served with my daddy, who passed away 29 years ago. I am interested in knowing about his experiences in Korea. Daddy was with the 3rd id (see info above) arriving in Korea 11/11/50. He was seriously injured 1/31/51 when a grenade was thrown toward him. It blew his eye out of the socket where it hung on his cheek as well as other injuries. When he was returned to duty, he was with the 95th Chemical Service Company, 4th Chemical Smoke Generator Battalion as far as I know. I have found a picture of him with the 3rd Ranger Division in April 1951 on many Korean War websites. He is the tall soldier checking the equipment of another soldier's backpack. Daddy was not a Ranger to my knowledge. I have been told that he was "point man" for his company. Daddy had red hair, blue eyes, freckles, and a square chin. He was from Georgia and was only 19 years old in Korea. Some stories I heard from him included eating "dog stew," having received chocolate mint candy as a gift & sharing (rationing) it with his fellow soldiers when they were without food in cold weather for days, hand to hand combat, and in a situation where only 11 of them survived. There were many stories, but these come to my mind now. I would like to know anything and everything about him if you served with him. He was also stationed at Ft. Jackson, SC; Ft. McClellan, AL; Camp Atterbury; Sasebo, Japan.

Date: August 4th, 2007 REQUEST #4252
Name: Susie Earhart
E-mail: vearhart@alltel.net

Subject: Ft. Riley Ks. 1959 grass fire

Comments: I am looking for anyone who remembers the grass fire on base at Ft. Riley Kansas around October-November-Dec. of 1959 The trainees were asked to help put it out. Base fire trucks also worked at putting it out.
Please email me at vearhart@alltel.net if you know about this fire. Thank you, Susie

Date: August 3, 2007 REQUEST #4251
Name: Fred Olds
Address: PO Box 182
City, State, ZIP: Sidney, IL 61877
Telephone: 217-688-2096
E-mail: njofro@aol.com

Subject: Book - The History of the Third Infantry Division in Korea, by Max Dolcater

Comments: Dear Sirs,
I have been trying to find a copy of The History of the Third Infantry Division in Korea, by Max Dolcater. I served with the division in, 'A' Battery of the 10th FA (105's) from November 1950 to November 1951. I'm now 78 and my children have asked me to write about my military service while I still have my memory. I can remember events and places but not times or the names of places. I believe this book might help. Does anyone have a copy for sale or loan.
Thanking you for any help you can give me.
Respectfully, Fred Olds

Date: 8/3/2007 REQUEST #4250
Name: Katie Langdon
E-mail: katydyd2@yahoo.com

Subject: Fred F. Dorries

Comments: Looking for information on Fred F Dorries, a member of the 3rd Infantry. I know he was born about 1902 in California and according to the US Census was at Camp Kearny in 1920. Any information will be helpful.

Date: 8-2-2007 REQUEST #4249
Name: Louanne Saulnier
City, State, ZIP: Peabody, MA 01960
E-mail: littlelou50@msn.com

Subject: 741st Field Artillery Battalion, WWII

Comments: I am writing on behalf of my father-in-law. His name is Francis H. Saulnier. He served proudly with the 741st Field Artillery Battalion during World War II and would love to find out whatever happened to some of his fellow soldiers. He has just lost his wife of 59 years and a little info about his buddies would really cheer him up. If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

Date: August 1, 2007 REQUEST #4248
Name J Crowe
Email: JCrowe5884@aol.com

Subject: Information on Johnny Arroyo

Comments: Looking for a soldier who was in 26th base post office at Magraw Kasern, name: Johnny Arroyo

Date: August 1, 2007 REQUEST #4247
Name Cheri Foster
Email: clfoster03@yahoo.com

Subject: Information on Richard Lamar Baker

Comments: Hi My name is Cheri Foster and I was hoping someone could help me out. I am trying to find any information that I can for my grandfather who served in World War II. I don't know much except he was is the 3rd Army 63rd division. When he got to war he was then transferred to the 90th division as replacements for they had been wiped out. He was hoping he might could get in touch with some guys that my have served with him. If you have any information or could direct me where I could find some please any help you could give would be greatly appreciated. His name is Richard Lamar Baker. I also know he was hurt and sent to a hospital in Wells for recovery. Thanks again.
Mrs. Cheri Foster