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3rd Division Photos-WWI to1941
Last Update April 21, 2008
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Camp Greene?
I am doing some research on a
picture I believe to be Camp Greene, NC the 3rd Infantry
Division.....I am wondering if these pictures are of this
place.... Also do you have any pictures of the camp?????? The
pictures that I have included is one long picture...I was not
able to take a long photo so I divided it into three.....Any
help that you can give me will be very welcomed
Thank you so very much
Jane Braunig
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Cottonbalers from WWI |
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Having served as a 1-7 Infantry "Cottonbaler",
1974-1979 in CSC (Redeye, Training NCO), & HHC (S3 Opns & Tng),
surfing your vast website is always a wonderful adventure thru
yesteryear!
While looking at some eBay auctions I had the
good fortune to literally stumble across the attached postcard
of some "Cottonbalers" from long before my tenure! Naturally, I
purchased it immediately to add to my small handful of
Cottonbaler items and wanted to forward the "pic" onto you.
I don't see an abundance of Cottonbaler pics at
your site, and would like to offer this one to hopefully be
included for all to enjoy.
Sincerely,
Mr. Tracy A. Pogue
Always a "Cottonbaler"
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Capt Nelson M. Holderman
Contributed by Guilles Guignard
www.dogface43.skyblog.com
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Attached is a photo of my uncle Pvt. John
J. Tesoro, Co.B, 7th Reg., 3rd, Infantry Division, KIA in relief of the
2nd US Marines, Chateau Thierry, France, June 15, 1918. He was twenty
four years old.
Joseph J. Palisi
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| I found your site looking for info on my Grandfather. You have done
a nice job. My grandfather was Madison Pearson. He was a Lt. Colonel with
3rd Division Infantry in WWI. He met my grandmother after he was wounded
in France. The photo pictures him (front row 3rd from left) I don't know
who any of the others are. I would like any information that you may
have on my grandfather.
George Campbell |
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Lloyd Nelson Ellis - Wagoneer # 1140045. Born Feb. 13, 1894, Temple, Texas. Died Nov. 27, 1956. Buried Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport, LA. Enlisted July 23, 1917 Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas. |
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 Submitted as a tribute to my father as well as all who serve and served in the 3rd. Division. Lloyd D. Ellis San Antonio, Texas |
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I do not know the date of his being
awarded the Silver Star but I have a later letter. On his Silver Star
announcement "Ellis, Lloyd N. , Wagoner 1140045 Medical Department.
Soldier showed most courageous devotion to duty as an ambulance driver in
all operations of the 3rd. Division." |
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Throughout the War, Lloyd was with
Ambulance Company No. 7, first assigned to Fort Clark, Texas. |
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Campaign Medal with at least 4 bars: Asine-Marne, Meuse-Argonne,
Chateau Thierry, St. Mihiel and Belleau Woods. Both his Silver Star and the Campaign Medals are lost. |
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| Lloyd was stationed at
Andernach-am-Rhein (billeted at Koblenz Strasse, 5) with the Army of
Occupation.
Sailed home from Brest, France on the S.S. America Dec. 10, 1919. Discharged from Ft. Dix, NJ Christmas eve 1919 |
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Three out of four Ellis brothers serving in the Revolutionary War died at Valley Forge. |
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| Camp Pike, Arkansas |
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Attached are pictures of the Camp Pike Arkansas gate the depicted the
assignment of the 3rd Infantry Division. |
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THE 6TH INF. REG, 1919 PARIS, FRANCE,
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Thanks to James Paul Metz for these WWI Signal Corps photos that were in the book, “History of the Third Division United States Army in the World War for the Period December 1, 1917 to January 1, 1919”. His Grandfather, Henry Ray Metz served in the 3rd Infantry Division in WWI. I have made it my objective to share the history of the
Third Division with my dad (He served in the 13th Armored Division “Black
Cats”), my brother and our children. I would be interested in getting a
copy of any records that mention my grandfather’s participation in the
Division to which you may have access or to which you can direct me. Also,
if you could recognize the contribution of “Henry Ray Metz” to the Third
Division’s WWI campaign on your website it would be much appreciated. If
you do so please let me know so that I may call it to the attention of my
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Real photo postcards dating from just post WWI
to ca. 1920, of 3rd Division soldiers. The images are all believed to have
been taken at Camp Pike, Arkansas where the 3rd did garrison duty. Most have a
photography studio stamp that reads, “EWING, Inc., Official Photographers, Sixth
Street, opposite depot, CAMP PIKE”. |
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| Photos contributed by Mitchy 3rd Division taken probably in US camp during WW1. |
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| Albert Smith 3rd Div., 7th Infantry Reg. from 1917 - 1919 |
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Albert Smith served as a Machine Gunner in the 3rd Div., 7th Infantry Reg. from 1917 - 1919. His service picture was taken in 1917 when he was 22 years old. The Division picture was taken in 1919. |
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| My name is Michael Stickney. I'm 25 years
old and a film student here in Arizona. I really like your site and the photo page. I was wondering if you could post a picture of my Great Grand Father, Albert Smith. He was in most of the major battles that the 3rd fought in and then did a tour with the Army of Occupation in Germany after the war. |
This is a list of
his battles on his service record - Aisne Defensive - June 1-5 1918 Marne Sector - June 6 - 11 1918 Belleau Wood - June 15 - 23 1918 Marne Sector - July 1 - 4 1918 Champagne-Marne Defensive July 15 - 1918 (wounded twice) St. Mihiel Offensive Sept. 12 - 16 1918 Meuse-Argonne Offensive Sept. 26 - Oct. 29 1918 |
I have all of his medals and photos on display at my home and It would mean |
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World War I Photos Contributed by Mr. & Mrs. Gary G. Gassman |
| I have a 1934 Dodge 1 1/2 ton dump truck, which still retains the original 3rd Division, 4th Infantry Service Co. markings on the doors, (photos). Underneath this marking, (outlined), is another , much faded one that I, or anyone else, had been able to identify. Could you please point me to a possible source for this information. Any information would be greatly appreciated! Best Regards, David DeWeese Deweesetruck@aol.com |
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Christmas Menu from 1941 of the U.S.
30th Infantry |
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I recently came across on ebay a Christmas Menu from
1941 of the U.S. 30th Infantry and, it has quite a few early war photos of
the regiment when they were stationed at the Presidio in San Francisco. I
must say when I saw it I knew I had to have it and, fought like a man on a
mission to get it. My luck paid off and, I did win it so I am sending them
to you for the U.S. 3rd Division Society's website. So without further
adieu, here ya go: |
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Attached are pictures taken at Ft Lewis of the Hq 10th FA Bn personnel and 1940 Thanksgiving menu with personnel roster. My stepdad Gary Hyde is holding the US flag.
Richard W Randall
dickdot2 @sbcglobal.net |
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Christmas 1941, Fort Lewis, Washington |
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I would like to submit my scans of the 1941
Christmas Dinner Program/Brochure for the 39th FA HQ & HQ Batt at Ft. Lewis. Mark Sheftick |
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| I'm the vice president of
the Rock of the Marne Association in France. (but I live in Geneva, Switzerland) Here are a few 3rd Div photos I found lately which you could put online! Best Gilles Gilles Guignard |
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