Meetings and Other Events
Last Update May 21, 2013
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3ID Reunion will be held near Chicago, IL at the Westin Hotel - Lombard, IL Dates for the 2013 Reunion are: Thursday, September 12th thru Sunday, September 15th |
| Scheduled to appear at the Reunion
Banquet on Saturday, September 14th are MG Robert Abrams and BG John
Hort of the 3rd Infantry Division. Also an invitation to Congresswoman Tammy Duckworth of the 8th congressional district has been given to her and hopefully, she will be able to appear at our 94th Reunion banquet dinner on Sept. 14th. Duckworth previously served as Assistant Secretary for Public and Intergovernmental Affairs in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs from April 24, 2009 to June 30, 2011, and as the Director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs from November 21, 2006 to February 8, 2009. An Iraq War veteran, Duckworth served as a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and suffered severe combat wounds, losing both of her legs and damaging her right arm. She was the first female double amputee from the war. She continues to serve as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Illinois Army National Guard along with her husband, Major Bryan W. Bowlsbey, a signal officer and fellow Iraq War veteran. |
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The Society of the Third Infantry Division is seeking those who
served in the 3rd and attached units in wars, peacetime, or special
interest to join the Society. Contact Henry Burke 1.803.782.7517.
E-mail: pennieburke@sc.rr.com. |
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Future Outpost Meetings and Other Events |
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May 23, 2013:
Outpost #88
will hold its next meeting at
The
Academy, 8110 N Academy
Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, US, 80920. A letter will be sent to all
members soon.
—Joe
Annello, President |
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May 27, 2013:
Outpost #7
will conduct wreath-laying ceremonies at the
Tomb of the Unknowns and
at the 3rd
Infantry Division Monument in
Arlington National Cemetery.
The ceremony is at 4:45 PM. Please arrive 30 minutes beforehand. |
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June:
Henry Boddon is leading a tour to Normandy, Paris, and the Battle of
the Bulge through Germany, Belgium, and Luxembourg. For more
information, contact Henry via e-mail at
hebodden@gmail.com or call
him at
1-918-376-9417. |
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June 22, 2013:
The annual Audie
Murphy Day celebration in Farmersville, Texas, will honor
and recognize area Veterans while celebrating and remembering Audie
Murphy, our “hometown hero.” This is the fourteenth year
Farmersville has presented this Main Street Program event, which was
named “Best Promotional Event” by the Texas Downtown Association.
Popular events include a flyover, parade, special program, reception
for Veterans, and military displays. 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM: Vets check
in at the Baptist Church (124 S. Washington Street) to enjoy
refreshments and time to visit with attendees. 10:00 AM: military
flyover followed by downtown parade; 10:45 AM: Program at the Onion
Shed—reserved seating for Veterans (historical remembrance of Audie
Murphy, roll call of local Vets, and guest speakers). For more
information, please contact Farmersville Main Street: 972-784-6846,
www.farmersvilletx.com. We have talked to several Society
members who plan to attend. |
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July 26, 2013: Wildflecken,
Germany is celebrating 75 years since the establishment of the
training area, 50 years since the arrival of the 2-15th Infantry and
30 years since its departure. In conjunction with a festival and
commemorative events, the village will dedicate a plaque honoring
2-15th Infantry and the other US units stationed at Wildflecken over
the years. Those interested in attending should contact Tim Stoy for
further details at 703-912-4218 or timmoni15@yahoo.com. |
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June
29, 2013: Outpost #35
will conduct its summer meeting, hosted by Marco Montoya, at Sushi
Japon restaurant, on Interstate 35 in Austin, Texas. We will gather
at 11:00 AM for a social hour with lunch at the Hibachi grill, at
12:00 PM, and a meeting to follow. The cost is $15.00 per person.
Contact Lynn or Joe Ball for reservations: 972-495-1704, or
LDBALL1@MSN.COM, or 2010
Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040.
—Joe Ball, President |
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July 2013: Outpost #5 is planning its next rendezvous in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, one weekend in July. Projection cost will be approximately $35.00 per person, which will include a bus tour of the Battlefield and luncheon. I will get prices on a Bed and Breakfast for anyone interested in staying overnight. Please notify me as soon as possible so I can make arrangements if you are coming and let me know how many people you will bring. —Bart Viiruso, President |
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August 8-11, 2013:
Operation Dragoon: The “Forgotten D-Day”: multi-service event being
held at the Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel, Arlington, Virginia:
reservations (800-325-3535). Open to the public. Contact Monika Stoy
at
timmoni15@yahoo.com or
703-912-4218. |
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The 2013 94th Society of the 3ID Reunion
is scheduled near Chicago, IL at the Westin Hotel, Lombard, IL Dates for the 2013 Reunion are: Thursday, September 12th thru Sunday, September 15th |
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| September 18, 2013: Outpost #4 will meet at the Washington State Veterans’ Home, 222 E 5th, Spokane, Washington | |
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September 30-October 3, 2013:
Richard Gallmeyer announces the
19th National
Reunion of Korean War Veterans at Virginia Beach, Virginia.
All Veterans of the Korean War are welcome. This reunion provides an
opportunity to see old friends and meet new ones. Please plan to
attend. For more information and registration forms, contact Richard
at msg1gal@aol.com or
1-800-523-4715 |
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November:
OP #15 The next scheduled meeting is November 2013
which will involve the outpost’s continued participation in the
Phoenix Veterans Day Parade. |
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November 9,
2013:
Outpost #54 will hold its Veterans’ Day meeting at
the Brass Door Restaurant, Dublin, California.
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December 5-8, 2013: Battle of the Colmar Pocket 69th Anniversary Historical Seminar and Commemoration, Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel. Sponsored by Outpost Europe, Society of the 3rd Infantry Division. POC: C. Monika Stoy, 6531 Milva Lane, Springfield, VA 22150. Phone 703 912 4218, email timmoni15@yahoo.com.
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Vietnam War Virtual Wall
This is link to a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam War with the names, bio's and other information on our lost comrades. First, click on the link, then click on a state, when it opens click on a city or town, then click on a name. It should show you a picture of the person or at least his/her bio and medals. Everyone should know of someone whose name is on "The Wall". http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm |
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Donations are
accepted and will go to our Scholarship Fund. Donors’ names will
be recognized in
The Watch on the Rhine. Make checks payable to the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division. Send a #10 (large), stamped, self-addressed envelope to Joe Ball, 2010 WORCESTER LN GARLAND, TX 75040-3331 |
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Unit and Outpost Reunions & Events |
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5th Army
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76th Chem Det and or 92nd Chem Det Contact: |
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3rd Med.
Battalion |
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National Convention, Third (Marne) Division-July 14, 1920- Hotel Sherman, Chicago |
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Contributed by Larry Williams-
Concordia, Missouri. |
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Last Update May 21, 2013
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