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The Watch on the Rhine
The Official Publication of the Society of the Third Infantry Division, United States Army
Vol. 90 No. 2
“Nous Resterons La”
MAMBO ON HILL 167
October 2008
Two Blunders
By Bill Buemi
y time in the Army still has me
thinking, and two things, two blunders have bugged me on and off for quite
a few years.
After I completed basic training at
Camp Perry, OH, I was transferred to
Camp Waters, TX, where I trained for
IRTC (Infantry Replacement Training
Center) and where I became a “top dog” in
handling the Browning Automatic Rifle
(BAR).… After I placed first in a BAR
shoot-out, I started to get some respect. I
was the guy that you wanted to be next to
if times got tough.
After training, we shipped out for the
Invasion of North Africa. The landing area
where our LST [landing ship, tank]
dropped us off at was in about three feet of
water and the enemy was shooting at us. I
hit the water and a wave knocked me over.
I couldn’t get up. I was loaded with
M
2nd Platoon, C Co., 65th INF (LT Clark front row, seventh from left).
By Baltazar Soto, LTC, USA (Ret.)
his Korean War battle was officially
named “Operation Red Rooster” by
some officer in the regiment, but to
1LT Walt B. Clark and the men of his platoon, it will always be called “Mambo on
Hill 167.”
LT Clark was platoon leader of the 2nd
Platoon, C Co., 1st BN, 65th INF
“Borinqueneers,”
3ID.
He
had
recently graduated
from the Citadel,
the
Military
College of South
Carolina and the
Infantry Officer
Basic Course. The
young 21-year-old
looked at his
1LT Walt B. Clark
assignment as a
T
Since 1919
Many officers at the time thought it was
the kiss of death to be assigned to the
Puerto Rican Regiment. Critics called it
the “seeeexty feeeeth” mockingly imitating the Spanish accent of most of the
regiment’s Puerto Rican soldiers.
challenge in leadership, since he was
selected to lead these mostly Spanishspeaking soldiers from the tropical Puerto
Rican and Virgin Islands.
Many officers at the time thought it was
the kiss of death to be assigned to the
Puerto Rican Regiment. Critics called it the
“seeeexty feeeeth” mockingly imitating the
Spanish accent of most of the regiment’s
Puerto Rican soldiers. It was considered by
some in high command at the Pentagon and
by some senior leaders as that “rum and
n n n
Please turn to MAMBO on page 6
Please turn to BLUNDERS on page 9
The Anzio Landing was virtually unopposed.
This scene, photographed at Yellow Beach on
22 January, show troops of the 3d Division as
they waded the last few yards to shore.
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President’s Message
LTC Tim Stoy
ellow members of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division,
I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to serve as your
president. I would like to thank Chuck Trout, his officers, and the
members of the Executive Committee for their hard work on
behalf of our Society. Well done!
Our members include veterans who served in the pre-WWII
Army, WWII, the Korean War, the Cold War, Desert Shield/Desert
Storm and finally, Iraqi Freedom, as well as family members of
vets, and associate members who hold a strong affinity for our
great Division. Our members range from their late 90’s to Soldiers
barely in their 20’s. This mix gives us tremendous diversity. I am
excited to have the chance to work with the Executive Committee
for you together to make the most of this diversity.
The Executive Committee and our elected officers are tasked
with day-to-day management of the Society, but we can only serve
you well if you are engaged. We will inform you of matters of
importance to the Society so that you can make your views known
before we make our decisions. This will be done through The
Watch on the Rhine, through regional and outpost newsletters,
through our website, and through letters from committeemen and
outpost officers. I ask you to please read these informative sources
and tell us what you think. Work through your outpost officers,
committeemen and regional vice presidents.
We have almost 3,700 members—unfortunately, the number of
ballots we receive annually in elections is significantly lower than
that. I encourage all of you to participate in our elections and our
annual raffle, which remains our primary fund-raising vehicle. The
leadership will remain open to ideas and input from the membership, but at some point, we will end discussion, then make, and
implement decisions as we judge them to be for the greatest good
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We have almost 3,700 members—unfortunately, the number of ballots we
receive annually in elections is significantly lower than that. I encourage all of
you to participate in our elections and our annual raffle,
which remains our primary fund-raising vehicle.
of the Society. That is why you selected us.
The new slate of elected and appointed officers is printed in this
issue of The Watch on the Rhine. While I am still looking for a dedicated, imaginative and energetic Membership Committee Chair, I
thank all our officers for stepping up on behalf of our great Society.
The purpose of our fraternal organization is to honor our division, our war dead, and provide opportunities for camaraderie for
our members. I am totally dedicated to our division’s great historical achievements which are sum of the contributions of every soldier who has served in its ranks—everything we do should honor
those who served and are still serving in the Rock of the Marne—
the best combat division in the US Army since those days on the
Marne 90 years ago!
The aggressive spirit we must display is reflected in a slogan
borrowed from a man whom I never had the chance to meet though
I very much admire, former division commander MG “Iron Mike”
O’ Daniel: “Sharpen your bayonets!” Let’s be aggressive in keeping our Society vibrant!
Rock of the Marne!
Tim Stoy
A Note from the Past President
Chuck Trout
fter much prayer and meeting with the doctors on Sep 8,
I made the decision not to attend the Reunion in Georgia
because of my wife Joan’s health. Since we have all worked
together these last two years, I wanted to thank you for your
support and dedication to our great Society. But Joan was
diagnosed with breast cancer several months ago with a rapidly-spreading type of cancer that is very difficult to detect. Joan
is the oldest of three children; her siblings have both passed
away with her youngest sister having died from the same type
of cancer at the age of 48.
Joan’s medical treatments have been difficult. After having
a mastectomy, she began four chemotherapy treatments. After
three sessions, her liver and other organs repelled the treatments. The only option was to place her on another chemo
treatment that is usually not given to anyone over 65 because
it is very rough on the heart. These chemo treatments are taking their toll on her body. I waited until early last month to
make the decision. Though I will regret having missed the
Reunion, I know that I have made the right decision.
A
In 1990, my first wife died when I was away with the military. I guess I feel somewhat guilty for not having been there;
I do not want that to
happen again. I hope
you understand. Per
Section VII of the
Society
C&BLs,
“Vacancies,” I asked
Ray Anderson to put
in
effect
the
“Succession
of
Duties”
which
means that he contacted the Society
vice-presidents to
arrange coverage in
my absence.
Continued on page 7 Chuck and Joan Trout
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Welcome
Registration
Hospitality Room
The 89th Annual Reunion
Welcome to the Reunion
Mary Lou Marker and Dorothy Tonini
Sgt Bob Wakefield
Benning Tour
Memorial Meal
Mike Halik & Joe Herron
Registration with Linda Irvine
Tour Guide LT Bradley Ortman
Carmel and Judy Solano
Weapon Display
Rich Heller with new dues collection tool
3HBCT
Weapon Display
Col James Carlisle, Nile Stuart and Henry Burke
3ID Display
The Daddatos and MG Webster
James Campbell, Gen Kendall & John Shirley
Jane Dojutrek and Roberta Heller
Lunch at Ft. Benning
The Banquet
T Fallen Heroes Monument
Bill Tonini and Dale Marker
Three Sgts—Proft, Grant and Cunningham
Reunion Banquet at Ft Benning O Club
CSM Jesse Andrews, Jerry Cunningham and MG Anthony Cucolo
MAMBO from page 1
coke” outfit. One general called it a regiment of “colored” troops, unreliable and
inferior to continental “white” soldiers. But
through two years of intense front line
combat in the Korean War, the 65th
Infantry Regiment proved all the critics
wrong.
Ever since Lt. Clark had first taken command of the 2nd Platoon in Mar 1952, he
wanted to instill in his men aggressiveness,
“the spirit of the bayonet.” He always had a
kitchen grinding stone and had his men
sharpen their 10 inch blades, insisting they
have their bayonet on them at all times—
the men even slept with their M-1 rifles
with bayonets fixed.
After months of outpost duty, Clark and
his platoon got the chance to attack. The
mission was conceived on short notice. The
orders were to “raid Chinese outpost positions on Hill 167 in stealth and darkness;
capture prisoners; leave a squad of volunteers on 167 to observe Chinese Main Line
of Resistance (MLR) area—squad to
remain for 48 hours.” Clark’s unit was the
assault platoon for the company, so it was
his mission to go into the objective, seize
the hill, and take the prisoners. POWs were
needed for gathering intelligence on the
enemy, and Third Division had taken no
prisoners of war (POWs) in a number of
weeks.
C Co. Commander Capt. Henry E.
Hutcheson told Clark that the S-2
(Intelligence) estimated “half an enemy
squad” occupied the objective and assured
him that his platoon would have no problem. The rest of the company would provide suppression, security, and support. A
tank section on the MLR would provide
support by fire. The plan sounded good, but
when any plan is “executed” in a field environment during wartime, unpredictable
obstacles—friction—can occur.
After assembling in darkness on 18 Jul
1952 near the steep slopes of Hill 250 along
the Outpost Line of Resistance, C Co.
moved out and crossed the Line of
Departure (LD) at 2400 (thus, enemy contact would occur on 19 Jul), and quickly
became lost in the dark. Noise discipline
was poor, undoubtedly providing the
enemy early warning. It was not until the
sun began to rise that C Co. found the
objective, negating the “stealth” part of the
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Clark fearlessly led his men into a hill position of three concentric trench
lines. Though wounded by an enemy grenade, he continued his charge, hurling grenades and shooting several enemy soldiers. Then he entered a trench
and turned a corner, and came face to face with a Chinese soldier.
mission. Clark’s 2nd Platoon began the
assault from the north. Someone once said,
“No plan survives contact with the enemy”.
C Co. had a plan, but so did the Chinese.
The Chinese allowed 2nd Platoon scouts
to move within a few feet of the objective
before releasing a murderous fire with four
Soviet Maxim Heavy Machine Guns, small
arms, and grenades. All hell broke loose
resulting in total chaos. The infantrymen
instinctively threw themselves down to hug
the earth for cover. A Chinese soldier on top
of the hill signaled with a large red flag.
Clark and the 2nd Platoon quickly found
out what it meant. “Fire within the battle
position!” The Chinese, with complete disregard for their own soldiers, fired mortar
and artillery shells into their battle position
as 2nd Platoon advanced.
Clark knew he had to do something. He
immediately charged into the enemy position leading his platoon of infantry with
fixed bayonets shouting “Arriba muchachos!” Clark’s platoon sergeant, MSG
Santos Candelario helped to rally the rest of
the platoon to follow their lieutenant.
Clark fearlessly led his men into a hill
position of three concentric trench lines.
Though wounded by an enemy grenade, he
continued his charge, hurling grenades and
shooting several enemy soldiers. Then he
entered a trench and turned a corner, and
came face to face with a Chinese soldier.
Several things happened almost instantaneously. Both men raised their weapons
and fired. Clark’s M2 Carbine jammed, but
the enemy’s didn’t, and a burst from a
Soviet Model PPSh41 “Burp Gun” hit
Clark in the thigh. Clark threw his carbine
away and instinctively jumped on the soldier. At the same time, he took his steel pot
off and began beating the Chinese soldier
senseless. When the soldier moved, Clark
remembered he still had his Smith &
Wesson 45 revolver and shot him. Other
enemy soldiers nearby hurled grenades at
Clark wounding him in the legs, knee, and
face.
Cpl. José Otero-González ran through
the hail of fire, following Clark, firing his
rifle, and throwing hand grenades at the
Chinese. Near one of the enemy trenches,
he found his platoon leader injured and
stretched out on the ground. Otero told his
lieutenant, “I’ll save you.” PFC Maximino
Paoli, who had charged with Otero, was
suddenly knocked down, wounded in the
head. Clark thought he was dead, but Paoli
jumped back up furious and bayoneted the
two Chinese who were throwing grenades
directly at Clark. Later Paoli discovered a
bullet wedged in his helmet between the
liner and the steel pot. Cpl. Otero spotted
another 2nd Platoon NCO and rescued him,
too.
The intensity of the enemy fire was so
severe; it did not allow the other two C Co.
rifle platoons to the east to provide any support. The promised tank fire support from
the MLR never materialized either. The 2nd
Platoon was already intermingled with the
Chinese on the hill, and the tanks could not
risk firing into friendly forces.
Except for a small attached rifle team,
2nd Platoon was on its own. Chinese
bunkers were blown up by the 57mm
recoilless rifle team or were directly
assaulted by the infantryman. As the brutal
fight progressed for several hours, it
became apparent that the alleged “half
squad” of 3-4 enemy riflemen was a lot
more, possibly an enemy Company of a
hundred Soldiers. On its own and outnumbered at least two to one, 2nd Platoon still
managed to chase the enemy from the position, then machine gun the Chinese who
were running away back to their lines. Then
Clark directed fire against outlying Chinese
mortar positions. The 2nd Platoon succeeded in capturing two Chinese Prisoners in
the gruesome melee.
Perhaps the bravest man Clark wit-
nessed that day was the medic attached to
his platoon, PFC Demetrio VillalobosMelendez. With all the death and maiming
going on in the bloody brawl, he calmly
saved lives, attended the wounded and
moved through enemy fire.
Clark and his platoon of Puerto Rican
infantry owned Hill 167 until they received
orders to withdraw from the position.
Refusing medical aid and with complete
disregard for his own personal safety, Clark
moved through the heavy hostile fire assisting in the evacuation of the wounded.
During the withdrawal, the POWs were
killed by the intense Chinese fire.
Clark was the last platoon member to
leave the enemy position. The platoon had
taken all their wounded and dead back with
them, including the upper half of one of its
soldiers. No platoon member living or dead
was left behind.
During the platoon’s withdrawal to the
MLR, the Chinese fired an estimated 3,000
rounds of mortar and artillery. Clark was
unable to keep up with his men since he
was severely wounded and since he was the
last to leave the objective. During his lonely walk back, he was lifted off the ground
three times by the 122mm mortar shelling
along the withdrawal route. Miraculously,
he finally reached the Battalion Aid Station
at approximately 1100 hours.
As 2nd Platoon neared the MLR, other
soldiers including Capt. Enrique A. Vicéns,
risked their lives to run to the aid the
wounded C Co. First Sergeant MSG Rafael
E. Balzac also assisted in evacuating a
wounded comrade. Upon reaching friendly
positions, he refused medical aid for his
own wounds, and after calling for volunteers to accompany him, returned to help
evacuate more wounded. As he was carrying a fallen comrade on his shoulders to
safety, a devastating barrage of enemy mortar fire swept the entire area, killing him
instantly. His body was not recovered until
a couple of days after the battle. The casualty rate for 2nd Platoon was 50% with 7
killed and 24 wounded.
The Borinqueneers gave a special name
to Hill 167: Mambo 167. Mambo was a
very popular Latin music and dance that
swept the Latin world in the early 1950s;
when the men of the 65th were going to
“rumble” in combat, they referred to it as
“going to the Mambo.” Clark learned about
the name while in the hospital recovering
from his wounds; it was months before he
recovered.
Clark was awarded the Silver Star and
two purple hearts for six separate grenade
wounds and the bullet wound he received.
First Sergeant Balzac was posthumously
awarded the Silver Star and Capt. Vicéns,
Cpl. Otero and PFC Villalobos-Melendez
received the Bronze Star. Two Silver Stars
and nine Bronze Stars were awarded that
day, most to the soldiers of 2nd Platoon
The Puerto Rican soldiers had shown
what they could do with good leadership.
Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, these fierce warriors won the day
against a heavily armed and entrenched
enemy force that outnumbered them twoto-one. Today Hill 167 is deep inside the
Demilitarized Zone near North Korea, but
Borinqueneers will never forget their
Mambo 167.
LTC Baltazar (Bart) Soto is a 1976
ROTC graduate of the Inter-American
University of Puerto Rico. He was one of
the researchers for the 2007 PBS documentary, “The Borinqueneers,” a documentary
about the all-Puerto Rican 65th Infantry
Regiment.
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Cath Bacon
Hello Team-mates,
October already, the Reunion come
and gone. We had a great time and really enjoyed the Reunion Banquet at the
Ft.
Benning
Officers’
Club.
Met many old and
new
friends,
including youngat-heart members
Frank Evans and
John Hackler. Nice
meeting you, guys!
U n f o r t u n a t e l y, John Hackler at
Reunion Banquet
because of logistical issues, there are not any other
Reunion photos in this issue. Several
people surely took a lot of great photos,
but I have not received any yet. One of
the missing photos is of Frank and me—
so all of you fellow Reunion attendees
who took pictures, be sure to send good
printable copies to me and to Rich
Heller who will post the photos on the
Society website.
Lastly, let me put in a plug for the
4BCT Vanguard Soldiers and former
Marne Soldiers like WO1 Rich
Gooding—they’re still in Iraq, and the
holidays are just around the corner.
Addresses and POCs are posted in the
Society Troop Support Report, so please
do your best to send cards, mail or “we
care” packages to these Soldiers! Once
a Marne Soldier, always a Marne
Soldier.
Shoulder to shoulder,
Cath
TROUT from page 3
I would be grateful for your prayers
for Joan during her cancer treatments,
and again, I thank you for your help and
professionalism during my tenure as
president of our great Society. I am confident that you will give Tim Stoy, our
next president, the same outstanding
support during his term as president.
Rock of the Marne.
Chuck
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2008 Society Awards
At the Society’s 89th annual reunion banquet at Ft. Benning, Georgia, seventeen award winners were named during an awards
program conducted by Chairperson Lynn Ball. Among the awards were the return of Soldier and NCO of the Year awards for active
duty Soldiers and a special award for now Past-President Chuck Trout.
Society Special Service Award
Society Service Awards
n Jerome A. Manley — (upon his retirement from national
office) for distinguished service over many years in a variety of
executive positions.
n C. Monika Stoy — for organizing and serving as
president of OP Europe #5845, for efforts in placing
3ID monuments and memorials in Europe, and for
work with “Wounded Warriors.”
President’s Special Awards
n Timothy R. Stoy — for organizing OP Europe
#5845, for efforts in placing 3ID monuments and
memorials in Europe, for work with “Wounded
n Robert D. Bailey Sr. — for service as Chairman of both the Warriors,” and for service as the Society Historian.
n Raymond C. Anderson — for service as SecretaryTreasurer.
Nominations Committee and the New Board Members
Mentors’ Committee.
Associate Member Service Award
n Jerome D. Daddato — for service as national chaplain to
members and to fallen comrades and their families.
n Justin D. Valle — for service to the Society in
sharing skills in graphics design, photography,
research, and writing.
n John L. Insani — for service in visiting wounded soldiers.
n Carol Megathlin — for setting up, managing, and promoting
the “Adopt a Soldier Program” and for special efforts to unite
supporters with their special soldiers upon their return to
America.
n Dr. Bernhard Oswald — for efforts in arranging the placement of the 3 ID plaque at Berchtesgaden.
Audie Murphy Achievement Award
n John W. Sneddon — for exemplary military service and outstanding dedication to the Society and to
the nation. Retiring President’s Award
n Charles C. Trout — for service as President from
2006-2008.
n Timothy R. Stoy — for service as historian and for special
efforts in visiting wounded soldiers.
n Angelo “Jim” Tiezzi — for service as Chairman of the
Membership Committee.
n Carl Q. Topie — for service as Public Relations Chair and
for managing the Society’s “Reciprocal Ad Program.”
Soldier of the Year 2008
n SPC Michael R. Holbrook, 2BCT — for distinguished military service and personal achievement.
NCO of the Year 2008
n SSG Joshua M. Ridge, 4BCT — for distinguished military
service and personal achievement.
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Armed Forces Retirement
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Prestigious Accreditation
BLUNDER from page 1
“’Return to the
beachhead?’ You
gotta be kidding!” I
thought. But the
platoon sergeant
said, “Orders are
orders. The general
wants us back.”
ammo, the BAR, a Thompson machine
gun and a .45 caliber pistol. The weight I
had on me was too heavy, and I was getting shot at—Frank Landati stopped to
help me up. Without Frank’s help, I would
surely have been killed. From then on,
you couldn’t separate Frank and me.
But the blunders that keep bugging me
have to do with two other combat operations. After Kasserine Pass, we were
asked to help the British in a push, so
about 100 of us volunteered. We drove
two nights to get to the British position,
joined up, got the Germans on the run,
when all of a sudden, we stopped for tea.
I couldn’t believe it. After tea, the bagpipers began to pipe an attack song, letting the Germans know that we were
preparing to attack. What a blunder! I
know we lost a few men; I wonder how
many British troops were killed in the
attack?
The second blunder happened when we
were making the Invasion at Anzio. Not a
shot was fired. The Germans had made
Anzio an R&R [rest & recuperation]; they
were drunk, shacked up with women, etc.
Anzio
We caught them red-handed—they never
knew we were there. About 14 of us
grabbed three jeeps and drove through the
ring of mountains to Cisterna. No
Germans there either. We radioed in to the
beachhead that we had the town and to
come on up. They radioed back to return
to the beachhead. I couldn’t believe it.
“’Return to the beachhead?’ You gotta be
kidding!” I thought. But the platoon
sergeant said, “Orders are orders. The
general wants us back.” So we went
back… The Germans occupied the hills
and began shooting—it was like shooting
in a barrel…
I was wounded badly at Ponte Rotto,
Anzio. But … I lived through these two
blunders; now that I have them off of my
mind, I can rest at ease.
Editor’s Note: According to the Anzio
Brochure, http://www.history.army.mil/
brochures/anzio/72-19.htm, the campaign
lasted four months with over 29,200 combat casualties (4,400 killed, 18,000
wounded, 6,800 prisoners or missing) and
37,000 noncombat casualties.
Newsbreak in Anzio
Lull: LA Times,
Boston Traveler,
Atlanta Journal—with
Bill Buemi at far
right.
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2008 – For the
first time in its history, the Armed Forces
Retirement Home has applied for and
received accreditation from the prestigious Commission on Accreditation of
Rehabilitation Facilities - Continuing
Care Accreditation Commission.
The accreditation, which will extend
through August 2013, results from the
findings of an on-site survey of the AFRH
facilities conducted Aug. 18-22, 2008. It
was awarded in five services and programs at the home, which is an independent federal agency serving more than
1,100 military retirees and veterans.
CARF is an independent, nonprofit
accrediting body whose mission is to promote the quality, value and optimal outcome of services through a consultative
accreditation process. The survey report
labeled these five retirement home areas
exemplary: There are a wide variety of on
and off-campus activities. The on-campus
activity facilities include a movie theater,
bowling alley, and a 50,000 volume
library.
The retirement home currently holds
an accreditation through the Joint
Commission on Accreditation of
Healthcare Organizations, which evaluates and accredits more than 15,000
health care organizations and programs in
the United States. The home was established in 1851 for eligible retirees and has
two campuses, Washington and Gulfport,
MS, which provide on-site healthcare,
dental and pharmacy services to residents.
Severe damage by Hurricane Katrina
caused the Gulfport location to temporarily close, but plans are underway to
rebuild by 2010.
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2008 Scholarship Grant Recipients
The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division Scholarship Foundation, Inc. announced five 2008 scholarship grants at the Society Reunion at
Ft. Benning in Sep. Foundation judges Thomas R. Maines, Jerome A. Manley, Marco Montoya, Whitney P. Mullen, and Lynn D. Ball evaluated the applications and awarded grants of $1,000 to the following individuals: Kristin Costa, Bogota NJ; Christine M. Nussio, Dumphries
VA; Ashleigh Roberts, Bells TX; Erin K. Willis, Fort Stewart, Georgia, and Kurt A. Yaeger, Swampscott MA.
Kristin Costa, sponsored by her
paternal grandfather, Alfred Costa, is
the recipient of the “Thomas W.
Mason Old China Hand” award,
endowed by Mr. Mason. Miss Costa is
a sophomore at The University of
Delaware, majoring in pre-veterinary
medicine. Entering university with a
high grade point average with honors
classes, she maintained high scholastic standing throughout her freshman
year. Miss Costa volunteers at St.
Joseph’s High School, Bergen County
Animal Shelter and participates in “Community Service Committee”
programs. Listed as an English and history honors student, she holds
several “Academic Achievement.” High school extracurricular activities included serving as captain in a retreat organization and participating in high school Student Council and swim team. Additionally,
Miss Costa received two varsity letters for basketball. Throughout
high school, Miss Costa held part-time jobs, and she earned a
Knights of Columbus scholarship. Her essay, entitled “The Distinction
of the 3rd Infantry Division,” provides a brief and extremely accurate
history of the Division and describes her grandfather’s pride in serving with the Division and her family’s pride when her grandfather
spoke at the Paterson, New Jersey, premier of “To Hell and Back”
starring Audie Murphy.
Christine M. Nussio, sponsored by
her father, LTC Ricky J. Nussio, is the
recipient of the “Thomas W. Mason
Old China Hand” award, endowed by
Mr. Mason. She is a freshman at
Christendom College, Front Royal,
VA, majoring in history. At Kolbe
Academy, she won honors in theology, history, literature, and English,
earned a “Presidential Active Lifestyle
Award,” multiple awards from “Fort
Knox Catholic Community,” and graduated as a National Merit
Scholar. Her vitae included 21 extracurricular and community service
activities. Miss Nussio’s essay entitled “Standing Firm throughout the
Years” begins, “Down south in the swamplands of Georgia is an
Army post called Fort Stewart…. the official home of the toughest
breed of soldiers, better known as the Dog Face Soldiers of the 3rd
Infantry Division.” Her excellent four-page historical summary spans
the years from 1918 to the present, using active adjectives to capture
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not only the historical facts but also the pride and commitment to
duty of the soldiers of the Division. It concludes, “Americans of all
ages can be encouraged and thankful knowing the Rock of the Marne
will always stand to defend their freedom, as long as there are ordinary American citizens ready to serve their country as heroes in the
uniform of the Dog Face soldier.”
Ashleigh Roberts, sponsored by her
maternal grandfather, Chester L. Ball,
is a sophomore at Texas A&M
University, majoring in engineering.
Completing high school with a very
high grade point average, she has
maintained her scholastic standing
throughout her college freshman. In
high school sports, she held the title
of Co-Captain in varsity cross-country, basketball, and volleyball. She
served as treasurer of Marching Band,
and holds leadership roles in Youth
Group at her church where she also participates in choir, Angel Food
Ministries, and the Christmas Play. In university, she is a member of
Beta Club, and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), and is listed as an “Elite All-American Cheerleader” and on the
Superintendent’s Honor Roll. Her essay, entitled “The Importance of
Setting Goals in Life,” begins “In today’s society, the world is based
upon setting and achieving goals.” The essay describes goals held as
small children, to those in the indecision of the teen years, to the realization that as adults we are responsible for setting our own goals
and ensuring that they are both measurable and achievable. The
essay ends with the feeling of accomplishment when goals, large and
small, are met. This, Miss Roberts believes, sets an example for others to follow.
Erin K. Willis, sponsored by her
mother, SFC Sonya K. Willis, is the
recipient of the “Thomas W. Mason
Old China Hand” award, endowed by
Mr. Mason. Miss Willis is a sophomore at Kennesaw State University,
majoring in early childhood education.
Entering university with a 4.0 grade
point average, she has maintained her
scholastic standing. Among her many
activities include sports leadership
activities, tutoring and community
service through. Miss Willis is a member of Phi Eta Sigma (freshmen
honor society), the soccer team, the swim team, and the art club.
Her essay, entitled “American Patriotism,” begins “On September 11,
2001, outside forces determined to destroy us attacked the United
States.” Miss Willis’s essay dramatically summarizes the event and
marvels at the demonstration of American patriotism she witnessed
in the days, weeks, and months following. She provides an extended
definition of “being an America,” in which she expresses her opinion
that American patriotism has less to do with where one was born
than it has to do with freedom from prejudice and support for
America, her people, and her direction. As Miss Willis’s essay closes, she reminds us: “America is, if not the only country, a country
where freedoms are granted so that people can achieve their ultimate
potential in life.”
Kurt A. Yaeger, sponsored by his
maternal grandfather, Charles M.
Lamlein, is the recipient of the
“Whitney P. Mullen Award,” presented
in honor of soldiers of the 15th
Regiment of the 3rd Infantry Division,
past and present. Mr. Yaeger is a
sophomore at Lafayette College,
Easton, Pennsylvania, majoring in
medicine. Entering college as an honor
student, he maintains his high GPA. In
high school, he excelled in academics,
athletics, leadership, community service, and worked part-time. He has
traveled to Boston and Washington D.C. for symposia on genocide,
and he has organized service projects for Asian and American disaster victims from 2005-2006. An Advanced Placement Scholar, he
received the John & Abigail Adams Scholarship and the Stimson
Marine Corps Scholarship for Outstanding Public Service. His essay,
simply entitled “Essay,” discusses lessons learned from authors
Steven Ambrose and David McCollough and describes a “common
thread” among brave soldiers showing that “they all strive to uphold
their honor and patriotism even in the face of grave danger.” He
remembers conversations with his grandfather, “Pops,” and attributes his love of the uniform to early experiences of feeling like a hero
“wearing” his grandfather’s Army uniform, probable motivation for
joining the Boy Scouts, eventually attaining Eagle Scout rank. “Those
in uniform” he believes “are the country’s true heroes.” Yeager’s
deep patriotism is leading him toward a life of service as a physician.
He ends his essay with “I am confident that my ideals, inspired by
our country’s veterans, will carry me through.”
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Marne History Note
65th Inf. First in Korea
n 22 Sep 1950, the 65th Infantry
Regiment was officially assigned
to the Third Infantry Division
and on 28 Sep, it became the first unit of the
3ID to fight in the Korean War.
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The circumstances were unusual. The
65th was not one of the historic 3ID units
that had fought so valiantly in either World
War I or World War II. Indeed, before 1948
it would have been illegal to assign that regiment to the Division.
Organized in Puerto Rico after the US acquired that island in the
Spanish-American War, it was considered a “non-white” unit and
so could not be assigned to the “white” 3ID. Instead, it had served
in World War II as a non-divisional infantry regiment in Italy,
France, and Germany participating in the Naples-Foggia, RomeArno, Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns.
Post-WWII staffing reductions, however, had reduced the 3ID
approximately a cadre-strength unit at Fort Benning when the
Korean War broke out in Jun 1950. The Division had only 5,179
of its 18,894-man authorized strength and was short two infantry
battalions, one tank battalion and a field artillery battalion. But
General MacArthur, heading the Far East Command, wanted the
3ID sent to Japan by mid-Sep. Despite opposition by many in the
Pentagon, which thought the 3ID “untrained and worthless for
combat”, the Army decided to send it. To bring the division up to
strength, the Army zeroed out the 30th Infantry, dividing its officers and men between the 7th and the 15th Infantry Regiments,
with the 15th Infantry receiving the lion’s share. And it assigned
the 65th Infantry to the Division to build it up “to a semblance of
operational strength.”
The Pentagon had been very impressed by the performance of
the Puerto Rican soldiers during exercises on Vieques Island earlier in 1950, where they had prevented one division from landing
on the beaches and inflicted heavy [exercise] “casualties” on a battalion of the 82d Airborne Division jumping onto the island.
In Aug, the commander of the 65th, COL W.W. Harris, was told
that his unit would depart shortly for Korea, where it would
become part of the 3ID upon arrival. He was also directed to
increase his unit to war strength, which he easily did by recruiting
some 600-men in ten days and recalling 1,200 of the 65th’s experienced World War II veterans. On 22 Aug the 65th Infantry left
Puerto Rico and, practiced constantly while en route, and arrived
in the port of Sasebo in Japan on 22 Sep. It was then officially
assigned to the 3ID and ordered to proceed to Korea immediately.
The next day, 23 Sep 1950, the 65th Infantry became the first unit
of the 3ID to set foot in Korea, in Pusan in the southeastern corner
of the country. While waiting for the rest of the 3ID to arrive, the
65th Infantry proceeded to a staging area about 50 miles north the
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Cath,
You published my “Letter to the Editor” in the Apr issue. The
date that was printed in the newsletter, “May 4, 1944 (not 1945)”
was not the date that I referenced in my letter.
I assume that, in relation to the Marne Trail Report,” the intended date to be print was “May 4, 1945 (not May 5).” However, the
date was misprinted. And I do not even understand that much editorial license…Additionally, in the Aug issue, you even stated that
I may have been confused about the date that I quoted.…
I request that a correction to my letter be made. I understand
that mistakes can be made, but in this instance, I feel that absolute
accuracy should have been in place for the quote of a [sic] historically significant date. Please set the facts straight.
Sincerely,
Joe Kolacz
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Dear Cath,
My name is Kathy Brinson; I am Joe Kolacz’s daughter. We are
both members of the Society of the Third Infantry Division.
You published a letter of his in the April 2008 issue of The
Watch on the Rhine (page 12). A reference date in my father’s letter … contained an error. “May 4, 1945” was misprinted as “May
4, 1944 (not 1945).”
The 1944 date was not referenced at all in my dad’s original letter that was submitted to you. I have the original letter that your
copy was made from. Perhaps you meant to print “May 4, 1945
(not May 5),” but a mistake was made.
We have noticed that the Aug issue has two letters responding
to my dad’s letter… This is very upsetting to me and my father. A
mistake that was made by the newsletter staff has reflected badly
on my father at the least, and, as one of the letters stated “cast suspiscion [sic] on the entire account.”
As the daughter of a veteran, being a veteran myself, and the
wife of a retired veteran, we know the importance of accurately
depicting military history.
I request that a correction to this mistake be acknowledged to
my father personally and in the next newsletter.
We understand that mistakes can be made, but we ask you to
please set the facts straight in this instance.
Sincerely,
Kathy Brinson/ [email protected]
Dear Joe and Kathy,
As the granddaughter, daughter, sister, and aunt of veterans,
and as a veteran myself, I too appreciate military history being
accounted for accurately. Having reviewed my paper and email
files, I have found the original letter as submitted, which is reprinted below:
It was with a great deal of interest that I read the “Marne Trail
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Report” in the current issue of The Watch on the Rhine. Finally after
all these years the proper recognition is being given to the 3rd
Infantry Division for being the first unit to enter Berchtesgaden on
May 4, 1945. It is extremely important how history is written for our
future generations and the facts clearly documented.
After conducting extensive research, I had a discussion with
“the newsletter staff” (which consists of me), and I determined that
I had meant to include an emphatic note, but should have done so
by using brackets [like this]. Additionally, I determined that I had
meant to include that note in reference to a background dialogue
that had ensued as a result of the error in the Bertchesgaden article in the Feb 2008 issue (p. 11). The bottom line is that while I had
meant to emphasize the correct date, I again, erroneously mixed
the dates. Maybe I should schedule an appointment with my physician about dyslexia!
I did not state or imply any confusion on your part, Joe; nevertheless, I regret the offense to you and to Kathy, I apologize, and I
accept full responsibility for the errors.
Cath
History is always written wrong, and so always needs to
be rewritten...George Santayana
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Dear Editor
I belong to the Society of the Third Infantry Division thanks to
Tim and Monika Stoy whom I met in Cavalaire in August 2007. I
am proud to have joined the Society; and I receive The Watch on
the Rhine…
I live in a small town near Versailles. I am the “conseiller
Municipal” and one of my responsibilities is to coordinate with
military societies. My military background was with the French
Navy.
With my friendly feelings,
Joel Cavarero
[email protected]
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Dear Ms. Bacon,
I am a Korean War vet and proud to have participated in that
campaign!
I was born in May 1934, and I lived in the Belgian Ardennes. I
remember the winter of 1944 during the Battle of the Bulge; I will
never forget that bad winter! And your brave American Soldiers
came to my country to rescue and restore the freedom of Europe!
Yes! Freedom is not free!
Now, I am the creator of the Memorial for the Korean War
Veterans in the Ardennes.
Sincerely,
Claude Billiet
Rue du Doyard, 44
4990 LIERNEUX
BELGIUM
Dear Editor,
The photos that Eric Vandroux in the Aug issue are wonderful!
And we are continually impressed with the yearly dedication of the
school children participating in honoring the fallen soldiers each
Memorial Day. We also commend him for always being involved
and participating and keeping us apprised of these events. We look
forward hopefully to seeing you and other friends in 2009 with John
Shirley.
Sincerely,
Del and Jerry Papin
[email protected]
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Dear Cath,
Just finish reading the Aug issue and want to respond to Mr.
Underwood’s letter about the 38INF. I can provide a little information on the unit. I arrived in Schweinfurt, Germany in Mar 1961. I
was assigned to A Co., 2nd Battle Group, 38th INF, 3ID. In late Apr
or early May 1963, we were told that we would be A Co., 2nd
Battalion, 30INF, 3ID.
Mr. Underwood did say what Battle Group he was in; the Army
Center for Military History lists the Battle Group as assigned 19 Feb
1962 to the 2ID. My question is what Battle Group? If memory
serves me the 1st and 2nd Battle Groups were changed at the same
time, 1963 to the 1st and 2nd BN, 30INF. I always consider myself
to be a member of the 38th because I was with them for two years
and only 6 months with the 30INF. I hope this helps a little.
Sincerely,
Charles Laster OP7, [email protected]
515 N Gorsuch Rd
Westminster, MD 21157-3933
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Hello, Cath and Darwin,
I received the Aug. issue of The Watch today and read Darwin
Underwood‘s letter [Aug 2008, p. 12] with a great deal of interest.
Something is missing from the 38th’s history as shown in the
answer, as I was stationed in Schweinfurt, Ledward Barracks, from
June, 1962 until Jan 1964 in the 1st Bn. 30INF, and present at the
same time and still there when I left was the 2nd Bn. 38INF, all of
us in the 3ID.
Best Regards,
Craig North
[email protected]
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Editor
In Darwin Underwood’s letter, he stated he was a former member of Co. D, 2nd Battle Group, 38INF, 3ID in Schweinfurt,
Germany in 57-58 (I had formerly served with Co. C, 38th IR, 2ID
in Korea in 1951.)
I also was with Company D, 2nd BG, 38INF, 3ID at Ledward
Barracks in Schweinfurt during that period. I actually joined the unit
in 1956 at Ft. Benning, GA. I was a SFC E-6 at the time. When I
joined the unit at Benning, we conducted basic training for the new
members prior to going to Germany as a Division. The
Commanding General was Major General Lundquist (or Lindquist).
His son was also a Company Commander in the Division. I was on
the 3rd ID advance party to Germany in Jan 1957, and we replaced
the 10th Mountain Division. The 1st BDE, 30INF, 3ID was also at
Ledward Barracks. We trained at Hohenfels and Grafenwehr.
I enjoyed my assignment with the unit very much. I would very
much love to hear from anyone who served in the unit at the time.
Wilbur “Will” Corbitt, MAJ, USA, Ret.
Sqd Ldr/Plt Sgt Co D 2nd BG 38INF
13296 S. US Hwy 441, Lake City, FL 32025
386-752-8166 Home / 386-867-1687 Cell
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Hello Cath,
Sorry it has taken so long to write this, I wanted to as soon as I
got your last email. I have been pretty busy the last few weeks.
Currently I am in Iraq.
After I left the DC area and did my Warrant Officer Training I
was reassigned to Ft. Hood Texas. Within two months of getting
there I was on another plane to the sand box. I am assigned to the
41st FIRES BDE. We are normally a MLRS (Multiple Launch
Rocket System) unit but have been tasked to do other things while
here.
One of our units is acting as correction officers to a prison the
other is doing patrols in our local area and manning checkpoints
throughout the province.
My unit is at FOB Delta near the town of Al Kut, it is in the
Wassit province. The town we are near is closer to Iran then
Baghdad. It makes for interesting things. The area however is very
quiet and we have little to no contact that is worth our time.
Our main mission here is getting the area back on its feel and we
are doing a pretty good job. We are the first large US unit here as its
been mainly run by the Coalition Forces. The largest of those up
until last week was Georgia. There are 8 other countries on this FOB
making for a lot of cultural differences that take some time getting
use to.
Well I will cut this off for now, I hope you’re doing well and
things are great there. I am not getting our magazines because the
mail is slow; can you send me The Watch digitally please? I really
love reading what’s going on with my Marne brothers.
WO1 Richard Gooding
[email protected]
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Dear Editor,
I was very much impressed with the poem, “Past and Present”
[Aug 2008, p. 14]. I have read several other poems written by Don
Chase, and can attest to the great ability he has in inserting the “been
there and went through that” feeling in his verse. It would be a pleasure to see more of Don’s verse in future issues …
Rock of the Marne!
William “Bill” K. Wayne / M/15/3ID
SOP guidance for The Watch is to not include poetry. I do sometimes “press the envelope” as the Air Force lingo goes—and included Don’s poem last August. Poetry may occasionally be included,
but as a rule, it cannot be a regular feature.
Cath
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Looking for...
…Anthony Carty Family Members?
Anthony Carty, a Marne-man from 1957-59 and former member of the Society was
last known to be an inpatient at the Kingsboro
Psychiatric Center in
Brooklyn, NY. My wife
and I visited him there
several times, but he has
since been transferred.
The hospital sent me a
form letter indicating it
was unable to provide
info without the patient’s
consent… Tony has not
contacted me—and I
know he would have if
possible. I’m not sure if “Let’s go, Maffucci! Gotta go up the firing
he has any living family batteries. Wanna help breakdown the food
members, but I would rations? Nice ride! Ok, let’s get going!”
appreciate it if anyone
knows a family member or has a recommendation on how I can
get back in touch with Tony, that they would contact me.
Paul Desroches / [email protected]
…Flack Kaserne or Harvey Barracks Pals
I was posted to HHQ, 9FA, 3ID from 1959-62, and I’m interested in rekindling friendships from that time. I now live in
Bradenton, FL and am the OP 2 Secretary. Anyone out there from
FK or HB please drop me a line!
Adrian Krieg / [email protected] /
www.a2zPublications.com
…Carl E. Carter, White IL, 15 INF,
KIA in Korea, June 11, 1953
I am writing to pay tribute to MSG Carter who died for the liberty in the world. I am very interested in the Korean War—and I
wonder if someone knows about MSG Carter—I would like to
send an humble letter of gratitude from Belgium.
Respectfully,
Kenneth J. Heselwood
Rue Emile Bouilliot 2
BE – 1050 Brussels BELGIUM
…Billy Joe Hooper…
I’m still looking for Hooper. I drove trucks with him in Korea
during my last few weeks with the 39FA over there, resupplying
the Iron Triangle area. This photo is from Dec 1952. Would like to
reconnect with Hooper.
Andy Mafucci / 7 Churchill Pl, Pueblo, CO 81001
…6th Engineers, 3ID
I am trying to locate my Grandfather’s military history. His
name is Harry P. Coons and I know before leaving the service he
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was stationed at Camp Pike, AK in 1920. My mother told me he
had shrapnel wounds in his back and had been stabbed during the
war. I don’t have more information to go on but I sincerely hope
you might be able to help me or point me in the right direction.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.
Cara / [email protected]
…Bobby Allen at Kitzingen
My father, Retired SFC Howard Ladnier, last four of social
9119, was stationed in Kitzigen Germany 1978-79. I am looking
for a fellow soldier whom was close to my father—Robert or
“Bobby Ray” Allen from Brunswick, GA, who I think was in the
same platoon as my father. My father speaks fondly of him and is
having a birthday this Dec 5. He is not in very good health, and I
am trying to surprise my father by finding this gentleman—I’m
guessing he’s between 52-57. If you can help me or give me an
address, it would make my dad’s birthday very special. Thanks.
Annette Moore
14926 Hillside Dr, Ocean Springs, MS. 39565
(228)217-5298 / [email protected]
...Veterans autographs
I’m 18 and I have a big interest in history, specifically WWII.
I collect military medals, patches, badges, insignia, field gear, and
something else unique: veteran autographs. I have a collection of
autographs from military veterans who served during WWI,
WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and the present war in Iraq
I have been interested in history for over 6 years now, and I
have collected the autographs and stories from nearly 1,600 veterans in 20 countries. The oldest veteran is currently 112 years old
and the youngest enlisted at age 14. I have autographs from Pearl
Harbor survivors, D-Day veterans, Airmen, POWs, USS
Indianapolis survivors, Holocaust survivors, and even German
soldiers!
Back in June (of 2007), I was interview by PBS, to talk about
my collection for an interview that was to be shown online
(YouTube). After that, I was interviewed for “The Columbus
World War II Roadshow.” Recently, I was interviewed by the
American Legion for an article that will appear in their August
magazine
(http://www.legion.org/whatsnew/publications/
newsletter/story?id=635).
So I’m looking for more veterans’ autographs. You can download a form at this site (http://www.militarycontact.com/signature_collector.doc), fill it out and mail it to me. Also, if they have
any pictures of yourself in your military uniform, would it be possible to make a copy and autograph them for my collection? My
main purpose for writing it to share with you that people from our
generation do remember the past and the sacrifices that were made
for our great country.
Sincerely,
Kyle Nappi / [email protected] / 740-363-8095
1890 Warren Rd / Ostrander, OH 43061
Marne Trail Report
n 15 Aug, a Marne Trail plaque
was dedicated at Ramatuelle or
“Yellow Beach to WWII 3ID vets,
marking the 64th anniversary of Operation
Dragoon. This village also has a stone
monument for General Patch, the 7th
Army Commander. Sgt Audie Murphy,
15INF, earned the DSC for his bravery
there. Later he returned to retrace his battlefields, and the local people still fondly
talk of his last visit when he became an
honorary citizen.
As a part of the ceremony, the “Dog
Faced Soldier” was rousingly played
twice on the peaceful beach. After the ceremony, all participants, including two
government ministers, the Assistant
Interior minister and the Veterans Affairs
minister, convoyed through heavy summer traffic to attend ceremonies at La
Croix-Valmer and then at Cavalaire-surMer. Newly elected Mayor Annick
Napoleon of Cavalaire-Sur-Mer, (Marne
Member since 2007) provided a wonderful lunch.
This year marks the first time the OP
Europe flag was displayed at the ceremonies; Adriano Pescia, Jean-Claude
Routard and Michelene Atkinson served
as flag bearers. Together with Monika
Stoy, these loyal members and true friend
attended 35 ceremonies in an areas
stretching more than covering over 3000
km, from Le Rayol Canadel to
Montelimar—in just one month.
17 Aug, Sainte Anastasie. Plaque
unveiled honoring Marne veterans. Mayor
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This year marks the first time the
OP Europe flag was displayed at
the ceremonies;...
Jean-Pierre Morin had arranged for many
young children to attend. The ceremony
message about “passing the torch to the
next generation” was especially appropriate, and it was great to see the children
hear those words. A big banquet followed,
and everyone shared in the warm fellowship.
26 Aug, Orange. Plaque dedicated in
the presence of a French Foreign Legion
squad from the Foreign Legion barracks
located outside of town. 1Lt Harold K.
Toomer, 7INF, was awarded the Silver
Star for his valor in the Orange fighting.
This was a third MT visit, and it was
encouraging to see the plaque finally dedicated. Everyone stood at attention as the
“Dog Faced Soldier” song played to close
the ceremony.
OP members represented the Society
and the US Army at other liberation ceremonies honoring the First Airborne Task
Force, the First Special Service Force, the
45th ID, and the 3ID in the communities
of La Motte, Le Rayol Canadel,
Draguignan, Vidauban, Neoules, Varages,
Brignoles, Le Val, Puyricard, Aix-enProvence,
Salon-de-Provence,
Peymeinade, Le Tignet, Cabris , Grasse,
Pegomas, Carpentras, Cagnes-sur-Mer, La
Colle-sur-Loup, Nice, Montelimar,
Plaque at Orange
Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Sault. The
speeches give by the mayors of these
towns heavily focused on French resistance groups. They did not liberate themselves. Of course, local resistance groups
did a lot to aid our soldiers but the bottom
line is they could not have survived without our soldiers! The value of OP Europe
and Society presence at these ceremonies
and of passing down the division’s proud
heritage to the next generation in both
France and in the U.S. is inestimable.
To improve communication with
locals, the OP is making the following
changes:
Membership Chair — Jean-Claude
Routard replaces Andre Watrinet. JeanClaude has established a local bank
account for members to renew the membership which has been a very difficult
task for OP members in the past. Thank
you to both Jean-Claude and Andre
Watrinet for your efforts.
Protocol/Translator in Franc —
Michelene Atkinson. She was the first
woman to carry the OP flag at Sault,
attended the meetings with mayors and the
representatives at St. Tropez, Ramatuelle,
La Croix-Valmer, Cavalaire-sur-Mer, and
Nice, and even took a photo of Capt. Stoy
and Prince Albert of Monaco.
Protocol/Translator in Germany and
Austria — Florian Beierl was instrumental in helping arrange the plaque dedication on the Obersalzberg.
Errata:
Ceremony at St.
Anastasie; OP Europe
members pose with
the mayor and children
after the ceremony.
The OP flag can be
seen at the left
Aug 2008, p. 12: Letter to editor from
Harold Unger was mistakenly attributed
to “Howard.” And on p. 18, COL Mike
Michel was mistakenly identified as LTC
“Mike” Werner.
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The Flower of Remembrance
Courtesy of Dept. of Veterans Affairs
In Flanders Fields
By John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly.
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
This was the poem written by World War I Colonel John
McCrae, a surgeon with Canada’s First Brigade Artillery. It
expressed McCrae’s grief over the “row on row” of graves of
soldiers who had died on Flanders’ battlefields, located in a
region of western Belgium and northern France. The poem presented a striking image of the bright red flowers blooming
among the rows of white crosses and became a rallying cry to all
who fought in the First World War. The first printed version of
it reportedly was in December 1915, in the British magazine
Punch.
McCrae’s poem had a huge impact on two women, Anna E.
Guerin of France and Georgia native Moina Michael. Both
worked hard to initiate the sale of artificial poppies to help
orphans and others left destitute by the war. By the time Guerin
established the first sale in the U.S., in 1920 with the help of The
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
Total membership as of Jul 10, 2008: ..............................3,669
New membership since last Reunion ..................................906
Gift memberships since July 10, 2008 ................................191
Wounded in Action Gift Memberships....................................42
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American Legion, the poppy was well known in the allied countries — America, Britain, France, Canada, Australia and New
Zealand — as the “Flower of Remembrance.” Proceeds from
that first sale went to the American and French Children’s
League.
Guerin had difficulty with the distribution of the poppies in
early 1922 and sought out Michael for help. Michael had started a smaller-scaled Poppy Day during a YMCA conference she
was attending in New York and wanted to use the poppies as a
symbol of remembrance of the war. Guerin, called the “Poppy
Lady of France” in her homeland, and Michael, later dubbed
“The Poppy Princess” by the Georgia legislature, went to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) for help. Following its first
nationwide distribution of poppies, the VFW adopted the poppy
as its official memorial flower in 1922.
However, a shortage of poppies from French manufacturers
led to the idea of using unemployed and disabled veterans to
produce the artificial flowers. In 1924, a poppy factory was
built in Pittsburgh, Pa., providing a reliable source of poppies
and a practical means of assistance to veterans. Today, veterans
at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities and veterans
homes help assemble the poppies, which are distributed by veterans service organizations throughout the country.
Donations received in return for these artificial poppies have
helped countless veterans and their widows, widowers and
orphans over the years. The poppy itself continues to serve as a
perpetual tribute to those who have given their lives for the
nation’s freedom.
65th Inf. from page 11
city. On 28 Sep, less than a week after its arrival in Korea, it conducted its first tactical mission, when it relieved a battalion of the
9ID in an attack on the hill defended by a strong enemy force. It
achieved its objective at the cost of six casualties.
From 23 Sep until early Nov, when it joined the recently arrived
3ID, the 65th was temporarily attached at various times to IX
Corps, the 2ID and the 25ID, or was Eighth Army reserve. During
that time, it inflicted more than 1,500 casualties on the enemy and
suffered 221, with five of its men earning the Silver Star. In the
3ID’s first major action, the defense of the Hungnam beachhead in
North Korea after the Chinese entry into the war, troops of the 265 INF were among the last 3ID forces leaving the beach on 24
Dec when the evacuation was completed. Members of the 65th
Infantry earned 11 of the 42 Silver Stars awarded by X Corps for
the North Korean operation. They had not been part of the 3ID for
long, but they had already proven themselves.
55th Anniversary Korean War Armistice
n July 27, 2008 in front of the
Korean War Monument on the
Mall in Washington, D.C., a ceremony was held commemorating the 55th
anniversary of the signing of the Korean
War Armistice. Despite heat, humidity and
rain, Marne members came from miles
away to attend this event. The first part of
the ceremony started at 10:00 a.m., with
entertainment having preceded it at 9:00
a.m. Monika Stoy, who served in Korea
1979-80, and 1987-1988) participated on
the National Planning Committee for the
past two years. In that capacity, Stoy “volunteered” several Society members to take
part in the ceremony.
LTC Tim Stoy, whose father is a Korean
War veteran, was the Master of
Ceremonies; former POW David Mills,
15INF, led the Pledge of Allegiance; and
Rhonda Gloodt , daughter of CPL Ronald
Bradley, 15INF (MIA since Jul 1953) carried the folded U.S. flag as a part of the
Missing in Action Ceremony. David Mills
sat next to retired Maj. Gen. (Ret.) John K.
Singlaub, who had been his battalion commander in 2BN, 15INF, and whom he had
not seen since the first battle of Outpost
Harry in Apr 1953. It was a very emotional
reunion for both of them as Gen. Singlaub
had not been aware that one of his soldiers
had been taken as a POW. David was
amazed to be sitting next to his old battalion commander. Korean Ambassador
Taesik Lee emphasized both his personal
O
LTC Stoy, PO Gloudt
and Capt. Stoy at
Arlington.
This ceremony is not only for Korean War veterans, but also for any service
members who have served in Korea from the time the Armistice was signed to
the present. All are encouraged to mark their calendars and to plan to participate in this annual event on the Mall in Washington, D.C. next 27 Jul 2009.
Freedom is not Free!
gratitude and that of his country to all veterans. Secretary of Veteran’s Affairs Dr.
James B. Peake was the keynoted speaker.
The second part of the ceremony began
at 2:00 p.m. at Arlington National
Cemetery beginning at 1400 hours with a
wreath laying ceremony by
Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub, ROK Maj.
Gen. Dae Young Kang, Korean Minister of
Veterans Affairs Yang Kim and former
POW David Mills laid a wreath at the
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Maj. Gen.
Singlaub delivered remarks at the Korean
War Peace Bench next to the Amphitheater,
and the ceremony concluded with each participant placing a single flower on the
Peace Bench as they departed.
After the ceremony, all Marne members
gathered with Minister Kim in front of the
Marne Monument to take a group photo.
Present were Ray and Frances Anderson;
Ed Bierce, Rhonda Gloodt; John Insani and
his daughter; Jerry and Joan Lang and
daughter; David and Shirley Mills; CPL
Nicholas Minto (who had assisted in setting up and taking down the display),
Sherm and Anastasie Pratt with their son
and grandson; and Joe Todisco. Also present was LTC (Ret.) Lee Yarborough, the
son of LTG Bill Yarborough, who as
Commander of the 509th PIB, was attached
to the 3rd Infantry Division at Anzio.
Society DECALS
PEEL & STICK – NO WATER MESS
1. Inside Rear Window Decal with Society’s Patch—2 ½ inches round, blue &
white, silk-screened, self-clinging, and easy to remove.
2. General All Purpose Decal with Society’s Patch—3 inches round, blue & white
vinyl, and it has a permanent adhesive. It can be used on bumpers, books, suitcases, etc.
Maj. Gen. John Singlaub and former POW David
Mills at Arlington.
Donations accepted. Donors will be recognized in The Watch. Make checks
payable to the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division. Send a #10 (large) stamped
self- addressed envelope to:
Carl Q. Topie 27 Apple Lane Milford, OH 45150
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News From The Outposts
5
George G. Frost
NY & North East
Meeting Announcement. Our last meeting of this year will
be a luncheon on Nov 23, 2008 at West Point, NY at 11:00 a.m.
The cost will be $20.00 per person all family members are welcome. Checks should be made out to “THE SOCIETY OF THE
3RD ID” and mailed to Bart Viruso (info, p. 31).
Patrick Williamson, P
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Tommy Thompson
Minneapolis, MN
Meeting Announcement. A fall meeting will be held at
Albert Lea, MN on Oct 4-5, 2008.
Jerry Manley, S-T
35 Audie L. Murphy
Meeting. The OP summer luncheon meeing was held on Aug
2, 2008 and hosted by Dave and Edith Martin at Golden Corral in
The Colony, TX with the following members and guests in attendance: Frank Avaritt, Joe and Lynn Ball, Lula Coble, Joe and
Lucia Hilderbrand, Dave and Edith Martin, Joanne Sherard, and
James Timmens.
Lynn Ball and LTC James Timmens with the flag presented to him by the
OP. The flag had been flown on a mission over Baghdad in honor of the 3ID
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Minutes. After a social hour and luncheon, Joe Ball opened
the meeting. The invocation was provided by Frank Avaritt and
the Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dave and Edith Martin. The
group then sang “Dog Face Soldier.” Frank Avaritt drew James
Timmens’ name for the door prize, a photo album with the
Division Patch mounted in a “gold” setting. Next, Timmens was
presented a special flag by the OP in appreciation for his many
visits to wounded warriors at Brooke Army Medical Facility, Ft.
Sam Houston, TX. (For more info, see www.3rdiv.org.) A report
was presented by S/T Lynn Ball, and then P/Joe Ball provided
updates on a variety of topics including Society 2008 and 2009
Reunion plans and Society membership.
New Business. The OP donated $500.00 to the Society of the
3ID Scholarship Foundation, and determined that the fall meeting will be held in Georgetown, TX to be hosted by Ron and
Marilyn Miloch on Nov 8, 2008. The 2009 spring meeting will
be held in San Antonio, TX, hosted by James Timmens, with
wounded soldiers from Brooke Army Medical Center invited as
honored guests.
Adjournment. The meeting closed with the Convocation by
Frank Avaritt.
Lynn Ball, S-T
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Golden Gate
San Francisco, CA
Meeting Announcement. The next meeting, honoring Veterans
Day, will be Saturday, Nov. 8 at the Brass Door Restaurant, 2154 San
Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon, CA. (925-837-2501) with doors
opening at 11:00 a.m. and the luncheon beginning at noon. With
many OP WWII and KW veterans of the OP, it is understandable that
those with aging or medical issues cannot attend, but it is hoped that
younger veterans from subsequent wars/conflicts can take up the
challenge and fill up the ranks in the OP and in the Society.
Program. Michael McClintock, a 3ID CW veteran, historian and
collector of military equipment, will present a program about
infantrymen from the Revolutionary War to the Global War against
Terrorism, and will show and discuss the rifles used in these conflicts.
There is also a possibility that several Associate Members who also
participate in a reenactment group representing 15 INF/I Co may
attend the meeting.
Reports. Scheduled updates include one on the Reunion, one on
the status of the JROTC program in the Bay Area, and other OP officer reports. Additionally, the OP raffle will be held—the raffle supports the OP JROTC scholarship program. Contact John Shirley (info
on p. 31) for more details. OP members will receive a meeting notice
in October. Northern California veterans are invited and are welcome
to attend the OP meeting!
John Shirley, P
I Co., 15th INF Reenactors at a Salute to WW II Veterans gathering in San Jose, CA on Oct 10, 2007. “I Company” displays WWII equipment and participates in a parade. Several of the reenactors, including the Company Commander and the First Sergeant, are Associate Members of the Society.
57
Western Reserve
Ohio
Meeting. The spring meeting was held on May 7, 2008 at the
Dutch Heritage Restaurant in Bellville OH, on a beautiful spring
day with lilacs, dogwoods, and crabapples all in full bloom - a
delight to enjoy the splendor of this great country. Thirty-five
people including spouses and guests attended.
Agenda. After a hearty lunch and a short business meeting,
Cold War vets, Korean War vets, and WWII vets all recited their
various experiences. All in attendance had the same common recollection - which forty, fifty sixty and seventy years have managed to wash away the hurt. All had the same memories of subzero temperatures, standing in line with a mess kit in hand while
water ran off their helmets and cooled their chow before it could
be eaten. The conversation turned to reminiscences of songs and
ballads of a bygone era many of which could not be recited in the
presence of spouses and daughters. It was refreshing to see that
crusty 80-year-old veterans could still blush at the thought of
some of the old x-rated songs.
One WWII vet started to recite a verse about a girl named
Gertie from Bizerte. When asked if he remembered the second
verse, he remained mute. Near the end of the recollections, a
WW2 vet from the 10ENGs reminded us of the most famous
song “captured” or “borrowed” from the Germans during WWI;
the mere reminder of “Lilli Marlene” moistened the eyes of more
than a few vets assembled there.
Adjournment. Before the meeting ended, I informed the
membership of O/P # 57 that I felt it was time for me to relinquish the post of S/T and allow some other member to have the
opportunity to serve.
L.D. Whitmer, S/T
60
Fort Benning
Columbus, GA
Meeting. The OP held its quarterly meeting on Jul 19, 2008 at
Zeb’s Seafood and Chicken Restaurant in Ladonia, AL, with a
great turnout for a good fellowship time. Special guest included
13 Warriors from Ft. Benning who had just returned from deployment in Iraq. Several OP members these Soldiers to a free lunch
of their choice from the menu. Three new members signed up at
the meeting and about 35 applications were sent out to Ft.
Benning units.
Minutes. Not reported.
New Business. Due to higher gas prices and members ages, it
was voted to reduce the number of annual OP meetings to three.
Next year’s dates are Feb 21, 2009, Jun 20, 2009, and Oct 17,
2009. Mark your calendars now for next year’s meetings.
Bob Bailey, S-T
3ID TAPS on the Web
http://www.warfoto.com/3rdtaps.htm
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Greetings from the President
Off the Shelf
by Frank T. DeAngelo, WWII, 30th INF
Bayonet to Scalpel: Book One,
a Marine’s Odyssey
by Ed Krekorian M.D., Col., (Ret).
The timeframe of this novel is from WWII-Korea, beginning in 1943
with the war generation is coming of age, bringing with it values of
patriotism, honor, and commitment. Seventeen-year-old J.P. Franklin,
fired with these values, enlists in the Marine Corps. Sent to the
Pacific, his innocence is torn from him by the realities of combat.…
[Later] sent to Korea when that war begins, he commands a platoon
of self-propelled automatic weapons. Under his leadership, the platoon evolves into a highly efficient killing machine. After taking some
of the wounded to a field hospital, he observes surgeons as they
work to save lives. Inspired by their skill, dedication, and compassion, he vows to become a doctor.
University Editions, ISBN: 1-56002-647-2, (Paperback), 1996,
Editor’s Note: With apologies to Dr. K—this book was featured in the
August 2008 issue, but most of the review/synopsis was unfortunately truncated.
You will find in the author’s story over 100 photographs and many
funny (and some not so funny) situations in each chapter. Whether
from a military or non-military background, readers are able to
understand the issues fully, just as if the author is standing next to
the reader, explaining every circumstance.
Signed copies are available, hardback or soft cover at $26.00 or
$22.00 respectively; a $5.00 shipping fee must also be included.
Send to Frank T. DeAngelo / 4080 Drifting Sand Trail, Destin, FL
32541-3302
Jack Toffey’s War: a Son’s Memoir
John J. Toffey IV
Written about the actions of Lieutenant Colonel Jack Toffey who
fought with the Third Infantry from Africa to the capture of Rome, this
powerful story “articulates a young man’s journey to know a father
who went to war in 1942 and never came home.” Publisher’s Weekly
Fordham University Press (October 15, 2008) / hardback / 280 pages,
ISBN: 10: 0823229793 / 13: 978-0823229796 [Available at
Amazon.com from $19.97]
Short
Rounds
The Day of the Panzer: The Story of American
Heroism and Sacrifice in Southern France
by Jeff Danby
This is a rarely detailed “you are there” account of World War II
combat, describing a brief but bloody tank/infantry action in August
1944. Based on six years of research—drawing from interviews, primary documents, and visits to the battlefield—the book transports
the reader into the ranks of L Company, 15th Regiment, Third Infantry
Division, and its supporting M4s of the 756th Tank Battalion as they
grapple head-on with the Wehrmacht. … The minute-by-minute confusion, thrill and desperation of WWII combat are placed under a
microscope, as if the reader were a participant. In this small but singular battle, the courage of US troops in their liberation of France is
given full due.
Casemate Publications / hardback / 350 pages / 44 b/w photos / maps,
ISBN: 978-1-932033-70-0 /1-932033-70-X, [Available at Amazon.com
from $21.75.]
Birgit Smith to Call USS Freedom
Crew to Stations
According to an article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Birgit
Smith, widow of SFC Paul R. Smith, MOH, will call the crew of the
new USS Freedom to their stations on Nov 8, 2008 at Veterans Park,
Milwaukee in the first commissioning of a naval vessel on the Great
Lakes since WWII. The USN “Fact Sheet” describes the USS Freedom
is the Navy’s first littoral combat class (LCS) vessel, designed to
operate in near-shore environments yet be capable of open-ocean
operation. It has been designed to defeat asymmetric “anti-access”
threats such as mines, quiet diesel submarines and fast surface
craft. For more info, see http://www.ussfreedom.org/home.
Salute to Veterans Cruise 8-15 Nov 2009
A special cruise honoring veterans is scheduled on the Carnival
Valor. The seven-day cruise out of Miami, FL will make four ports of
call in the Western Caribbean. More information can be obtained by
calling (888) 900-8020 or going online at http://www.cruisingsmart.com/cruises/default.asp?sid=3737&pid=24065 .
DUES ARE STILL DUE
471
372
102
131
Members with outstanding annual dues
Delinquent Annual Members
Delinquent Associate Annual Members
Responses from “Past Due Cards
Society Author, Jeff Danby with WWII Vet Dale Marker, 15 INF/L
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DAVID W. MILLS
8059 E. Michelle Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
To the President and the Executive Committee
The Society of the Third Infantry Division
I have reviewed the accompanying Statement of Cash Receipts,
Disbursements, and Fund Balances of The Society of the Third
Infantry Division for the year ended June 30, 2008. My review consisted of reviewing on a test basis, the cash receipts and disbursements as well as the cancelled checks, deposits, bank statements, bank reconciliations, general ledger, and the resulting statements.
Based on my review I am not aware of any material modifications
that should be made to the accompanying statement in order for it
to present fairly the financial activity and conditions of The Society
of the Third Infantry Division for the year ended June 30, 2008.
As an accommodation only, the National Secretary Treasurer, Ray
Anderson, is a co-trustee on the Chateau Thierry Monument Fund
which has a CD maturing on January 27, 2011. Value at 6/30/08
is $5,646 per the SunTrust Bank. This is not part of the Society
Funds and is reported here for information only.
ROTM,
/S/ David W. Mills
National Auditor
July 23, 2008
2008 Audit: Society of the Third Infantry Division
STATEMENT OF CASH RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS
FUND BALANCES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2008
CASH RECEIPTS
ANNUAL DUES
LIFE MEMBER DUES
RAFFLE TICKETS
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
MEMORIAL FUND
TROOP SUPPORT FUND
BERCHTESGATEN & MARNE TRAIL
DECALS, DONATIONS & GENERAL FUND
INTEREST
CASH DISBURSEMENTS
WATCH-PRINTING & POSTAGE
HEADQUARTERS EXPENSE: postage, supplies, etc.
RAFFLE EXPENSE & BONDS
ROSTER MANAGEMENT AND EXPENSE
DUES & DONATIONS TO OUTPOSTS
DECALS, MEMBERSHIP, ADS & PUBLIC RELATIONS
MEMORIALS EXPENSE
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
AWARDS, EDITOR & HISTORIAN EXPENSE
TROOP SUPPORT
32,377
7,929
19,544
2,751
2,688
8,785
1,000
3,274
1,153
$79,501
31,875
5,422
4,568
2,262
9,930
4,944
1,662
4,738
772
5,634
$71,807
Honoring Our Fallen
OIF - 3ID Active Duty Casualties
Sep 14, 2008—Two Soldiers supporting OIF died in Tunnis, Iraq, of
wounds sustained in a non-hostile
incident. Both were assigned to the
3BN, 7INF, 4BCT, 3ID, Ft. Stewart,
GA. The incident is under investigation.
Killed were:
• Staff Sgt. Darris J. Dawson, 24, of Pensacola, FL.
• Sgt. Wesley R. Durbin, 26, of Hurst, TX.
Jun 10, 2008 - Sgt. Steve A. McCoy, 23, of Moultrie, GA, died
at Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, of wounds
suffered on March 23 in Baghdad, Iraq, when his vehicle
encountered an IED. He was assigned to the 4BN, 64AR,
4BCT, 3ID, Ft. Stewart, GA.
May 25, 2008 - Sgt. 1st Class Jason F. Dene, 37, of
Castleton, VT, died in Baghdad, Iraq, from injuries suffered in a
non-combat related incident on May 24. He was assigned to
the 1BN, 64AR, 2BCT, 3ID, Ft. Stewart, GA.
May 23, 2008 - Pfc. Kyle P. Norris, 22, of Zanesville, OH, died
May 23 in Balad, Iraq, from wounds suffered when his vehicle
encountered an IED during a patrol May 22 in Jurf as Sakhr,
Iraq. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3BN, 7INF, 4BCT,
3ID, Ft. Stewart, GA.
RECEIPTS IN EXCESS OF DISBURSEMENTS
FUND BALANCE-JULY 1,2007
CHECKING ACCOUNT
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
NATIONAL MEMORIAL FUND
LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND:
SAVINGS
CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT - MATURING - 12/16/07
FUND BALANCE-JUNE 30, 2008
CHECKING ACCOUNT
SAVINGS ACCOUNT
NATIONAL MEMORIAL FUND
LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND:
SAVINGS
7,694
1,243
54,909
3,481
11,401
10,000
26,833
107,867
$115,561
2,033
58,582
5,179
11,503
10,374
27,890
$115,561
Society Annual Reunions 2009-2010
w 2009 Springfield, MO—Sept 16-20, Clarion Hotel; OP 35 will
host, in cooperation with the Reunion Brat.
w 2010 Washington DC—OP 7 will host and WWII and KW
anniversaries will be observed.
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Activities for Veterans
Courtesy of Dept. of Veterans
Affairs, http://www.va.gov/vetsday/
ed. We can, however, recognize
and thank the 25 million veterans still living today.
eterans Day is an excellent
occasion for local communities and schools to
produce a variety of meaningful
cooperative
programs.
Participation by veterans organizations and other patriotic
groups can enhance many of the
activities suggested in this
guide.
These words are inscribed on
the Korean War Memorial in
Washington, D.C.:
V
“Our nation honors her sons and
daughters who answered the
call to defend a country they
never knew and a people they
never met.”
Those words apply equally to
many of our World War I,
World War II, Vietnam War and
Gulf War veterans as well.
They apply to today’s active
duty servicemembers —
tomorrow’s veterans — who
are helping to maintain peace
throughout the world.
1. Veterans Day
Ceremony
Depending on the facilities available, an indoor assembly program can provide a most meaningful tribute to Veterans Day.
The scope of such a program
may be large enough to permit
invitations to the community at
large. This ceremony outline
represents a typical one-hour
program.
Prelude and Posting of Colors
— As the audience enters to be
seated, a school or community
musical organization may offer
several appropriate selections. A
procession and posting of the
Nation’s colors (the American
Flag) is always a stirring event.
Local veterans’ service organizations often participate in such
programs with their impressive
Today, it is our privilege to say
“thank you” to all of America’s
veterans, to let them know that
we appreciate them for their
service and honor them for
their sacrifices.
array of military banners and
American flags.
Pledge of Allegiance to the
Flag and Singing of the
National Anthem — The program chairperson, school principal or student body president
should invite the audience to
stand and join in the Pledge of
Allegiance and singing of the
National Anthem.
Introductory Remarks — Brief
introductory remarks set the
tone for the program. The following remarks may be used or,
if desired, the President’s
Veterans Day Proclamation,
which the White House posts on
the Internet shortly before
Veterans Day at http://www.
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whitehouse. gov, may be read.
When Francis Scott Key wrote
the “Star Spangled Banner”
almost 200 years ago, he called
America, “the land of the free
and the home of the brave.”
Those words are as true today
as they were then.
Throughout this Nation’s history,
America’s soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and coastguardsmen have bravely answered the
call to defend our freedom, to aid
our friends and allies, and to turn
back aggressors.
The price of freedom is high.
We cannot afford to forget
those willing to pay it.
Today, we celebrate America’s
veterans for keeping this
Nation “the land of the free and
the home of the brave.”
Special Musical Selection — A
band or choral group should
offer one of the more impressive
patriotic selections available.
We can never fully repay our
debt of gratitude to the more
than 650,000 American servicemembers who died in battle or
the 1.4 million who were wound-
Day
Introduction of Guests —
Dignitaries selected as special
guests may include local government officials, school alumni with
distinguished military service,
veterans from the community
who represent different periods of
service, and faculty members
who are veterans.
Principal Speaker — The local
official or school principal should
be invited as a speaker far enough
in advance to allow adequate
preparation for the program.
Student Essay or Reading — In
school programs, student body
participation may be increased by
including in the program various
presentations by individual pupils.
Selected essays from schoolwide competition may be offered
by the student author. A reading of
a well-known patriotic address by
an American president or famous
military hero by a talented student
can be effective. There are a number of published musicals/narratives which could add greatly to a
Veteran Day program.
Moment of Silence, Taps —
While Veterans Day is primarily a
tribute to America’s living veterans and should be observed more
as a celebration than as a somber
remembrance, it is always appropriate to include a moment of
respect for those who gave their
lives for their country. The signing
of the World War I Armistice took
place in a railway coach near the
battle zone in France. The bugles
sounded “cease firing” and the
hostilities ended, marking a most
significant moment in world history. Although 11 a.m. remains a
traditional hour for this type of
tribute, a moment of silence is
4. Poster Contest
The creative talents of students
can be encouraged through participation in a school-wide
Veterans Day poster contest.
Winners should be appropriately
recognized and awarded certificates. Local newspapers should
be invited to photograph the winning entries.
5. School Newspaper
appropriate at any point in the
program. This may be followed
by a rendition of “Taps.”
Closing — The Master of
Ceremonies announces “Retire
the Colors.” Accompanied by
appropriate music, such as a
John Philip Sousa march, the colors are paraded out of the assembly area, concluding the ceremony.
2. Flag-Raising Ceremony
Weather permitting, outdoor flagraising ceremonies permit group
participation in an event that is
often performed without notice.
Such a ceremony, although brief,
should include the Pledge of
Allegiance and the singing of the
National Anthem. A special guest
may be invited to participate.
3. Musical Programs
Veterans Day offers an excellent
opportunity for school or community musical organizations to
display their talents. A midday
concert at the school or at a central location in the community
may be especially dedicated to
Veterans Day. An innovative program might include selections
known to have been popular during America’s wars.
Activities Veterans Day stories
can be featured in school publications. Publish a roster of faculty members who are veterans.
Describe Veterans Day activities
being held in classrooms
throughout the school.
6. Library Activities
School or community libraries
can prepare lists of recommended reading material suitable for
Veterans Day. An appropriate
display of book jackets or a special shelf of selected publications
can be used to call attention to
the project.
7. Patriotic Groups
Local veterans, historical or
other patriotic organizations may
enliven Veterans Day programs
by providing period-uniformed
flag bearers, fife and drum
corps, and other marching and
musical units. These organizations may also provide speakers
with unique military experiences
to share.
8. The Department of
Veterans Affairs
Local VA facilities — medical
centers, regional benefits offices
and national cemeteries — can
serve as sources of information
and speakers for Veterans Day
programs. They can also provide
contact with local veterans service organizations and arrange
visits, tours and other special
programs for students. To contact local VA facilities, look under
Department of Veterans Affairs in
the Federal Government listings
in the local telephone directory.
9. Classroom Activities
Veterans Day themes can be
included in writing assignments.
First-person accounts of military
service of a relative or friend can
help develop narrative skills.
Assign students to investigate
the various benefits offered to
veterans by government agencies. Write about veterans who
are receiving educational benefits from the Department of
Veterans Affairs. Describe various veterans memorials which
may be located nearby.
The colorful and varied uniforms
worn by members of the armed
forces throughout American history offer students of all ages
ideal subjects to draw and paint.
Elementary-school
children
enjoy opportunities to create and
exhibit costume items. Making
colored construction paper hats
representing various military
eras is a modest and effective
way of interesting pupils in
Veterans Day subjects. Ask students to research and list all their
known relatives who served in
the Armed Forces. Since nearly
30 percent of the United States
population are veterans, their
dependents and survivors, most
students should be able to contribute something.
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Last Call
All of us in the Society of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army, extend our sincere sympathy to the families and friends of those listed
below. May they rest in peace.
In Memoriam
Honorary Member
Walter, “Dutch” Kerwin Jr 39FA/ &DIV/ARTY WWII GENOP 7-ER
307 Crown View Dr Alexandria, VA 22314-4801
DOD-Jul 12, 2008; reported by John Insani.
Life Members
Michael J. Daly 15INF/A WWII CPT
OP 5-ER
101 Harbor Rd Southport, CT 06490-1316
DOD-Jul 25, 2008; reported by Tim Stoy.
Allen E. Kelly 58FA/HQ KW SFC
OP 2-ER
12866 Se Pinehurst Ct Hobe Sound, FL 33455-7618
DOD-Oct 30, 2007; reported by Mrs Allen Kelly
to Frank Ervin.
Raymond Pesota DIV/MED/D WWII T5
OP-12-CR
4600 41st Ave. North Robinsdale, MN 55422-1839
DOD-Jul 26, 2008 at the Minneapolis Veterans Home;
reported by Jerry Manley.
Ray and his wife Marge, charter members, never
missed a meeting or picnic while he was in good health.
Annual Members
Aben S.Caplan 15INF/I WWII
FBA-WR
301 Riverwalk Dr, #7 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-1974
DOD-Sep 13, 2007; reported on Dues Card.
Charles R.Castellaw 30INF/E WWII PFC
OP 60-ER
437 Crattie Dr Springville, TN 38256-4823
DOD-Jun 30, 2008; reported by Bob Bailey.
Warren C. “Shadow” Coleman 30INF/CN WWII MAJ
OP 2
6908 Willoughby Ln Orlando, FL 32812-3732
DOD-Apr 24, 2008; reported by his son, Richard C. Coleman to
Cath Bacon. “Shadow” fought in North Africa, made the amphibious assaults at Anzio and Southern France, and after the war,
served in Vienna, Austria while it was under the control of the “Four
Powers.” Retiring from the Army in 1962 after 23 years of service,
he proudly wore his CIB, Purple Heart, Bronze Star with Oak Leaf
Cluster and remained steadfastly proud to have had the honor to
serve in the 3rd ID.
Earl L. Duckworth 15INF/2BN/F WWII PFC
OP 17-CR
505 Elm St Macon, MO 63552-2011
DOD-Aug 2, 2008; reported by Doris Duckworth.
Since 1989, Earl and Doris had not missed many Reunions and had
enjoyed them all. Doris hopes to attend next year’s Reunion in
Springfield, MO.
Vincent T. Fagan 7INF/ KW-WII PFC
OP 2-ER
7300 Mitchell Rd Brooksville, FL 34601-5665
DOD-Oct 15, 2007; reported by Amy Fagan to Frank Ervin.
Chester R. Frankiewicz 39FA/ WWII TSGT
OP 1-CR
2107 E Sherwood Rd Arlington Hts, IL 60004-4237
DOD-Jun 22, 2008 Repored by Anne Frankiwicz.
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Robert H. Gericke 30INF/ KW-WII PFC
OP 5-ER
273 Starr Rd Ravena, NY 12143-2508
DOD-Aug 9, 2008; reported on Dues Card.
John C. Jimenez 7INF/I KW SFC
OP 22-WR
15701 Santa Ana Ave Bellflower, CA 90706-4224
DOD-Jul 4, 2008; reported by Eleanor Jimenez.
David K. Knapp 15INF/HVY MORTAR KW SGT
OP 5-ER
31 Lenox Rd, Apt 2n Rockville Centre, NY 11570-5278
DOD-Jul 25, 2008; reported on Dues Card by his wife Rivalee.
Frank A. Lepre 58FA/ KW SGT
OP 5-ER
1735 2nd Avenue New York, NY 10128-3516
DOD-Unknown; reported by Pat Williamson.
David Redard 9FA/C KW CPL
OP 12-CR
7689 161st St Chippewa Falls, WI 54729-8886
DOD-Apr 15, 2008; reported on Dues Card.
Nicholas J. Sottile DIV/HQ WWII LT
OP 11-ER
15 Church St Waltham, MA 02452-5501
DOD-Jul 1, 2008; reported on Dues Card.
John E. Vaughn 15INF/CN WWII PFC
OP 60-ER
641 Rucker Ln Murfreesboro, TN 37128-4619
DOD-Feb 2008; reported by Bob Bailey.
Raymond C. Wolfe 15INF/G WWII SSG
OP 17-CR
c/o Ms. Isa Bennet 1059 Fitchville River Rd, Wakeman
OH 44889-9322
DOD-Apr 14, 2008; reported by his daughter,
Isa Bennet to Cath Bacon. Raymond served in the 3ID and the 9ID
during WWII, fighting through Africa, Sicily, and Southern Italy. He
received the Silver Star and the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster,
and was “one of the lucky ones to return.” In later years, he
enjoyed meeting with other veterans at the many reunions he
attended.
Non-Members
Donell Howell, resident of Lucedale, MS. 9 FA/HQ BTTY, KW, 195051. DOD-in 2007; reported by Bruce Monkman.
Abundio Castro, 3ID, KW. DOD-Aug 26, 2008; reported by Bill
Humphreys. Born in Florence AZ, he moved to Imperial Valley with
his family at age of four. Mr. Castro attended school in Calexico,CA
and worked in agriculture. In 1940, he joined the military and was
drafted into the Army in 1942 for WWII serving with the 3ID. He
fought in Italy, France and Germany. He received a Purple Heart
along with the Bronze and Silver Stars for heroism. Mr. Castro was
released from the military but re-joined at the on-set of the Korean
War. He was wounded twice during his time in Korea. After Korea
Mr Castro continued to serve his country in the California Army
National Guard where he held positions as Administrative Supply
Technician and First Sergeant. In 2005 Abundio Castro was named
Soldier of the Year by Representative Duncan Hunter. Mr Castro
served his country for 35 years and retired as a Master Sergeant.
Floyd Tolar, resident of Chula Vista, CA, 9FA, KW, 1950-51.
DOD-unknown; reported by Bruce Monkman.
Lynn Ball
The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division Scholarship Foundation,
Inc. has completed its 2008 awards of five scholarship grants and is
now accepting grant applications for 2009. It is time for all sponsors
(parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents) affiliated with the 3rd
Infantry Division to urge children of the Division to submit their
applications. Soldiers of the Division are also eligible candidates. The
deadline for receipt of applications is May 1, 2009.
A new scholarship will be presented in 2009 in honor of SFC
Ralph E, Rickenbacher. This scholarship has been made possible by
Thomas R. Maines; he and Rickenbacher served together in Korea in
1950-51.
This year, the Foundation will escalate advertising in an effort to
attract more applicants for scholarships, to secure more donations for
the Fund-raising Program, and to involve more contributors in past
and present employers’ “Matching Gifts Programs” which can double or triple the amount of donations. For scholarship applications, go
to www.3rdiv.org or contact Lynn Ball (info@ OP 35, p. 31).
Platinum
Dr. Bae Suk and Miyong Lee (3rd)
Thomas R. Maines (4th)
Trans America Underwriters, Inc.
Gold
Audie Murphy Outpost #35
Peter G. and Alice A. Caraberis
Silver
Joseph W. Ball
Dr. Marinus and Kay Flux
Gen. Maurice W. Kendall
Charles M. and Helen Lamlein
John C. and Betty Martin
Gen. Charles M. and Eileen Murray
Maj. Stephen W. Thrasher
Bronze
Joseph W. and Lynn Ball
James S. and Pia Blackwell
Thomas J. Brazier
Pietro and Marie Buongiorno
Donald L. and Alberta Childs
George F. Cicci Jr.
Wayne S. and Patricia Conley
James L. and Cora Fields
Philip and Cheryl Fotia
William L. Gardner Jr.
James L. Gray Sr.
Douglas and Evelyn L. Hardy
Patrick and Stephanie Kane
Matthew A. Lukow
BGen. John W. and Kelly Peabody
Willis C. Royall Jr.
Justin D. Valle
John and Adriana Van Der Wiele
Levels of Giving: Platinum Star, $50,000–$99,999; Gold Star,
$10,000–$49,999;
Silver
Star,
$5,000–$9,999;
Platinum,
$1,000–$4,999; Gold; $500–$999; Silver, $100–$499; Bronze, $1–$99.
Dorreen Ratliff Papez, wife of
Joe Papez, after being presented the American flag by an Air
Force honor guard member on
Jun 14, Flag Day, 2008 in Red
Lodge, MT. Papez, 101, fought
with the 15INF during WWII
and was the recipient of the
Silver Star and three Purple
Hearts. His last call citation
was published in the Aug
Watch. Photo by Paul Ruhter,
Billings Gazette.
Paladin
Paladin. Photo by Pfc. Leigh Armstrong, 2ID PAO
Scholarship Foundation News
Society members on Ft. Benning Tour
Mission: Provide the primary artillery support for armored and
mechanized infantry divisions
Description and Specifications: The M109A6 (Paladin) howitzer is
the most technologically-advanced self-propelled cannon system in
The U.S. Army. The “A6” designation identifies several changes to
the standard model that provide improvements to weapon survivability, responsiveness, reliability, availability and maintainability,
armament and terminal effects. Upgrades include: global positioning system-aided self-location, M93 Muzzle Velocity System, and
commercial off-the-shelf-based computer processor.
The fire-control system is fully automated, providing accurate position location, azimuth reference and on-board ballistic solutions of
fire missions. The howitzer has a servo-driven, computer-controlled
gun drive with manual backup. Paladin uses state-of-art components to achieve dramatic improvements in the following:
Survivability: “Shoot and scoot” tactics; improved ballistic and
nuclear, biological and chemical protection. Responsive fires:
Capable of firing within 45 seconds from complete stop with onboard communications, remote travel lock and automated cannon
slew capability. Accurate fires: On-board POSNAV and technical fire
control. Extended range: 30 km with HE RAP and M203 propellant.
Increased reliability: Improved engine, track and diagnostics.
• Max. Unassisted Range: 22,000 m
• Max. Assisted Range: 30,000 m
• Min. Range: 4,000 m
• Max. Rate of Fire: 4 rounds/minute for three minutes
• Weight (empty): 56,400 lbs
• Weight (combat loaded): Approximately 63,615 lbs
• Crew: 4 (accompanying M992 FAASV-5)
• Manufacturer: United Defense, L.P. (York, PA); TRW (Carson City, CA)
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Roll Call
New Members — Society of the 3rd Infantry Division
8256 Michael Holbrook
7CAV/ALPHA GRP/3RD.SQ
OIF SGT
*SOLDIER OF THE YEAR
8246 Silas E. Hollyfield
7INF/3rd BAT/I Korea/50-51 CPL
• John Shirley
8235 Robert L. Jones
15INF/B WW2/43-45 SGT
• Alfred F. Julia
8243 Eric Kozlowski
DIV/1SFB, 146/CSH
CW/88-94 PVT
• John Shirley
8236 Thomas G. Miller
DIV/123SIG CW/70-73 SP5
• VA
8244 Kevin T. Nicholas
DIV/G3OPS OIF/Mar08Present MAJ
• Ray Egan
8238 Dennis L. Pettit
3-1 CAV, 3 BCT OIF SGT
• Bob Bailey
8255 Joshua M. Ridge
1-76FA/ 4-3BCT OIF SSGT
*NCO OF THE YEAR
8228 Richard A. Stolz
DIV/123SIG CW/59-61 PFC
• Self
8239 Michael E. Szendrey
CTRP 3-1 CAV OIF SPC
• Bob Bailey
8260 David L. Tollefson
DIV/MED/BN CW/62/63 E4
• Website
8100 Wayne Waldon
2/69AR OIF CPT
**Wayne Conley
8247 Thomas E. Weinrich
1-30INF 26BSB OIF/07-08 SPC
• Robert J. Rouse
OPMA
8262 Thierry Chazalon
ASSOCIATE
8251 James F. Carlisle
OP 60
• Monika Stoy
3rd HBCT OIF/Jan 078230
Frank Dickert
Present MAJ
OP
3
ASSOCIATE
• Website
• Monika Stoy
8250 George E. Cicci
OP 57
8234
Jean-Claude Felix
1/10FA CW/65-68 CPT
OP
7
ASSOCIATE
• Jim Maimone
• Monika Stoy
8249 Joseph Featherstone
OP 3
8241 John M. Galbraith
DIV/58FA KOREA/50-58 SFC
OP 54
ASSOCIATE
• James Hughes
• Jake and Christie Galbraith
ANNUAL TO LIFE
and Fred Morris
8263
Alain Ghelf
7323 Anthony A. Cucolo
OP 60
OP
2
ASSOCIATE
DIV/3 BGDE OIF MGEN
• Monika Stoy
7174 Rodolfo Martinez
OP 22
8265 Jean Michel Hourson
15INF/SERV CO
OPMA
ASSOCIATE
KOREA/51-52 SGT
• Monika Stoy
6580 Darin M. Nunn
OP 88
8264 Johann Hudecek
69ARM/2BN/313,
ASSOCIATE
1-30 OIF1 CPT
OP 60
• Monika Stoy
REGULAR ANNUAL
8240 Steven D. Kitchings II
ASSOCIATE
8258 Michael L. Baxter
OP 57
OPMA
• Floyd Kruszka
C5/41FA PT/92-94 SP4
• Website
8231 Jaques Krabel
ASSOCIATE
8254 George Bell
OP 13
OP 63
• Monika Stoy
7INF/HQ WW2/45-48 SGT
• Website & Diane Allen
8266 Louis Limonet
ASSOCIATE
8248 Tionah Graham Beulah
OP 7
OP 60
• Monika Stoy
DIV/603ASB PT/98-02 E4
• Robert J. Rouse
8253 Rhonda M. Mc Auliffe
ASSOCIATE
8257 Ron Clark
OP 35
OP
12
• Monika Stoy
A-1-30 CW/63-66 SSGT
• Paul E. Nievar
8252 Glenn Palmedo-Smith
ASSOCIATE
8245 James A. Coleman
OP 2
OPMA
• Monika Stoy
3/15INF/ PT/96-00 MSGT
• LTC (ret) Will Jenkins
8267 Jean-Pierre Pejout
ASSOCIATE
8259 Edward L. Conley
OP 17
OP
7
• Monika Stoy
39FA/2BN/ HHB
CW/68-71 SSGT
8232 Marc Prost
• Website
ASSOCIATE
• Monika Stoy
8237 John M. Dobranski
OP 5
ASSOCIATE ANNUAL
DIV/479EN BN/TF LIBERTY
8233 Joel Sarazin
8229 Jean-Claude Blandin
OP 5845
OIF/07-08 CSM
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
• Thomas A. Willis
• Monika Stoy
• Monika Stoy
8242 Terry F. Gerhart
OP 33
8269 Daniel D. Thonen
8270 Henri Bozon-Petrier
OP 5845
DIV/ARTY/A BTRY, 25/FA
ASSOCIATE
ASSOCIATE
CW/84-86 E4
• Monika Stoy
• Monika Stoy
• Website
8268 Jean-Pierre Tuveri
ASSOCIATE
• Monika Stoy
*1 Year Gift Membership **2 Year Gift Membership (• = Referred/Given By)
REGULAR LIFE
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TROOP SUPPORT COMMITTEE
Quartermaster
Time to send those Holiday packages
to our troops in the field...
4BCT ADDRESSES
3-7 INF (Cottonbalers)
OP 02 John S. Cole
OP 04 Ft George Wright
SG WAYNE E, LAWRENCE
A CO. 3/7TH IN, 4TH BCT, 3ID
UNIT # 40625
FOB ISKAN
APO AE 09312
OP 03 Lattie Tipton
OP 15 Arizona Renegade
1SG RICHARD L. MEIERS
B CO. 3/7TH IN, 4TH BCT, 3ID
Unit # 40625
FOB ISKAN
APO AE 09312
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OP 01 Midwest
CSM TYDIOUS McCRAY
HQ 6/8TH CAV, 3ID
UNIT # 42545
FOB FALCON
APO AE 09361
CR
2-502 Air Assault (Widow Maker)
4-64 AR (Tuskers)
OP 05 George G. Frost
OP 22 Albert Miceli
1SG DANIEL V. ROBBINS
HHC 4-64 AR BN
UNIT # 40624
FOB FALCON
APO AE 09361
OP 07 Washington, D.C.
1SG JAMES G. BRAET
A CO 4-64 AR BN
UNIT # 40624
FOB FALCON
APO AE 09361
OP 11 New England
OP 54 Golden Gate
1SG THOMAS D. PRICE
B CO 4-64 AR BN
UNIT # 40624
FOB FALCON
APO AE 09361
OP 52 W. A. Sidney
1SG SCOTT A. LAMBERT
C CO 4-64 AR BN
UNIT # 40624
FOB FALCON
APO AE 09361
OP 60 Ft Benning
1SG WILLIAM A. JUSTICE
D CO 4-64 AR BN
UNIT # 40624
FOB FALCON
APO AE 09361
Marne Association
1SG ANTHONY J. COKER
E CO 4-64 AR BN
UNIT # 40624
FOB FALCON
APO AE 09361
OP 5845 Europe
OP 63 Ft Lewis
SFC ROBERT E. SMITH
E CO 703RD, 4-64 AR BN
UNIT # 40624
FOB FALCON
APO AE 09361
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OP 12 Tommy Thompson
1SG MARK BERIAULT
B CO 2-502 IN REGT
UNIT # 40618
FOB KALSU
APO AE 09312
OP 13 Charles D. King
1SG EDWARD MYERS
C CO 2-502 IN REGT
UNIT # 40618
FOB KALSU
APO AE 09312
OP 17 Russell Dunham
OP 88 Colorado
1SG PHILLIP B. BLAISDALE
D CO. 2-502 IN REGT
UNIT # 40618
FOB KALSU
APO AE 09312
OP 18 Giovinazzo-York
1LT GABRIEL R. BOWNS
A CO. 2-502 IN REGT
UNIT # 40618
FOB KALSU
APO AE 09312
OP 33 Eric A. Scott
1SG SEAN M. BAKER
HHC 2-502 IN REGT
UNIT # 40618
FOB KALSU
APO AE 09312
OP 35 Audie L. Murphy
OP 601 Black “Y” Boys
1SG KIMBERLY McLAUGHLIN
F CO. 2-502 IN REGT
UNIT # 40618
FOB KALSU
APO AE 09312
CR
CR
OVERSEAS CAP: White
Men............................................$20.00 ea.
Women ......................................$22.00 ea
w/3ID patch, add $2.25 Cap Cover...$3.50
Embroidery: $.60 each (all letters, numbers, periods,
marks, dashes) (Mailing fee: $2.50)
3ID BASEBALL CAPS: Black, w/3ID logo plus "3rd Infantry Division"
above and "Rock of the Marne" below. For Korea veterans,
"Korea 1950-1953" replaces "Rock of the Marne."
3ID ..............................................$9.00
Korea ..........................................$9.50
(Mailing fee $1.75 for one, $4.50 for two/three)
US FLAG, 3’x5’, w/embroidered stars (pole not included)
3’x5’ ..........................................$18.00
(Postage/handling $3.00)
FLAG: 3ID: – White with 3ID logo in center, poly, 3’x5’
Price ............................................$6.50
(Mailing fee: $2.00)
(POW MIA Flag also available)
LICENSE PLATE FRAME: ..........................$7.00
(Mailing fee: $3.25)
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NECKTIE – 3ID: Silk logo
Blue & White Stripes
Price ..........................................$22.00
(Mailing fee $1.25 each)
TIE BAR: 2 1/2 “ long, w/3ID logo
Price ............................................$4.50 each
Close Out Items
CR
BELT BUCKLE: w/unit creast
Price ............................................$9.00
Available - 7th Inf., 15th Inf., 30th Inf., 10th FA: 39th FA
41st FA; Signal semaphore
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REDUCTION OF INVENTORY - EFFECTIVE 11.1.08, ALL ITEMS
LISTED IN THE QM AD WILL BE SOLD AT 10% LESS THAN LISTED PRICES. MAILING FEES REMAIN THE SAME.
MEMORIAL PIN The pin pictured here, is 1 1/8" in length,
in 3rd Division blue and white, was created to
wear in memory of a loved one or good friend
who was a member of the 3rd Infantry Division
at any period in time. It can also be worn in
memory of a spouse of a 3rd ID vet. ..........$4.00 each
(Mailing fee: 1-3 items-75 cents,4-6 items $1.25)
MUGS: White, 10oz w/color unit print crest and Coat of Arms
Available – 65th Inf., 9th FA
Price ............................................$5.50
California residents please include State Sales Tax
Have many more items so please write or call for flyer.
Bruce Monkman,
P. 0. Box 37-1311,
Reseda, CA 91337-1311
Ph/FAX 818-343-3370
[email protected]
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Soldiers,
Then and Now
Copy of a laminated card given by
French children to D-Day veterans on
June 6 2004
Spc. Matthew
Petterson with 2nd
Platoon, B Co., 64AR,
4BCT provides medical attention to a
hurt Iraqi girl in
Risalah, Baghdad on
15 Sep 2008. Photo
by PO2 Joan
Kretschmer, Joint
Combat Camera
Center, Iraq.
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Beckworth Brothers’ Veterans Day
MAJ James Beckworth, USA (Ret.) and his brother SSgt
Robert Beckworth, USAF at a Veterans Day event last
year in Columbia, SC
& Here and There
Marne Veterans’ Reunion, July 2008
Belgian Cottonbalers’ Memorial Day,
November 2007
C.S.M. Bob Boucart and fellow Belgian veterans including 28
“Belgian Cottonbaler” Brown Berets at the annual “Le Jour des
Morts” memorial ceremony in Brussels last November 2
ABOVE: Last July, Jim Beckworth and Bob Boucart connected in Brussels two-day
trip to Belgium
LEFT: Ann Beckworth and Sara Boucart were the other part of the Cottonbaler
foursome which visited the Belgium Korean War Monument.
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Society of the Third Infantry Division
U.S. Army
Purpose
The Society of the Third Infantry Division, United States Army, was
incorporated in the State of Illinois in 1919 as a non-profit, fraternal,
social, educational, patriotic, military service organization and shall
always remain non-partisan and nonpolitical.
Specific objectives are:
n To foster and strengthen associations and friendships formed during
service with the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army.
n To honor the Third Infantry Division War Dead.
n To perpetuate the memory of other former comrades who shared a
background of honorable military service with the Third Infantry Division,
U.S. Army.
n To encourage and achieve the mutual benefit and support resulting
from a close and cooperative alliance between the Society and the Third
Infantry Division, U.S. Army.
n To support the Government of the United States and to give it, in
peace and in war, the same devotion and service expected of us as members
of its armed forces.
Pledge
I pledge to the Society of the Third Infantry Division, United States
Army, in the achievement of the objects for which it is formed, that same
full measure of loyalty and devotion which my comrades who have fallen
gave to the Division itself and to the cause for which it fought.
Through my loyalty and devotion to their memory, their loyalty and
devotion shall no more be forgotten by the Country for which they died than
by the comrades at whose side they fell.
To them, I pledge, in peace the dedication of myself to that Country, that
cause and those ideas of right and civilization, to which they consecrated
themselves in War.
General Information
All members will receive the official bi-monthly publication, The Watch
on the Rhine, and the national membership roster.
Membership Application o
Date: ________________
o
o
The Society is divided into chapters, called outposts, which members are
entitled to join. Outposts, at their discretion, may charge a small additional
amount for outpost activities. At Large members do not belong to outposts
but are referred to as “Footsie Britt At Large.”
Eligibility
Regular Membership: Veterans with honorable service in the Third
Infantry Division. Also, those who were members of supporting or attached
units of the Third Infantry Division.
Associate Membership: Spouse, parents, children or siblings of any
person eligible for regular membership, and any person with a special interest in, or an affinity for the Society of the Third Infantry Division.
Life Membership: Available to both Regular and Associate Members.
Dues
Annual dues for Regular, Active Duty & Associate Members ..$12.00
Annual dues for all Overseas Members ........................................$30.00
Dues for Special Life Membership
Recipient of Medal of Honor..............No charge
Veterans of World War I......................No charge
Dues for Other Life Memberships are based on the following scales:
Age Group
Domestic
Overseas
Up to age 39..........................................$395.00......................$1,280.00
Ages 40-49............................................$300.00 ........................$925.00
Ages 50-59............................................$225.00 ........................$685.00
Ages 60-69............................................$160.00 ........................$475.00
Ages 70-79 ............................................$110.00 ........................$310.00
Ages 80 and over....................................$85.00 ........................$275.00
Annual dues are payable before July 1st each year. Life dues are applicable for either Regular and Associate members applying for Life membership, and extended payment plans are available. For information,
contact Ray Anderson, National Secretary/Treasurer at The Society of
the Third Infantry Division, 1515 Ramblewood Rd, Hanover
Park, IL 60133-2230.
Society of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army
r New Regular Annual or Life Member
r New Associate Annual or Life Member
Name __________________________________________________________________ Date of Birth __________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle Initial)
(Required for Life Members)
Phone No ______________________________E-Mail Address__________________________________________________
Home Address __________________________________________________________________________________________
(Street)
(City)
(State)
( Zip+4)
Unit(s) Served with:________________________________Served From ____________ To __________ Rank: __________
Current/Former Occupation
________________________Spouse’s Name ________________________________________
Referred by ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Please print clearly, detach, and mail this application for membership along with a check or money order payable to Society of
the Third Infantry Division to: The Society of Third Infantry Division, 1515 Ramblewood Dr., Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230.
Please visit our website at www.3rdiv.org for Society information.
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Outpost Register
Eastern Region (ER), Central Region (CR), Western Region (WR)
MIDWEST #1
Chicago, IL
CR
President: Larry Driscoll
6932 Williams Dr.
Woodridge, IL 60517-1907
(630) 964-0634
[email protected]
Vice President: (VACANT)
Secretary-Treasurer: Gordon B. Lowery
1523 Holiday Drive
Sandwich. IL 60548-9305
(815) 498-1547
[email protected]
JOHN S. COLE #2
Tampa, FL
ER
President: Angelo “Jim” Tiezzi
14186 Hilton Head Dr.
Ft. Myers, FL 33919-7387
[email protected]
(239) 466-1214 (winter)
(860) 665-9105 (summer)
VP-North: (OPEN)
VP-South: Robert A. Gibson
1721 Red Cedar Drive, #15
Ft. Myers, FL 33907-7633
(239) 332-2692
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: Frank Ervin
361 68TH AVE
Pinellas Park, FL 33781-5128|
(727) 612-0202
[email protected]
Newsletter Editor: Richard R. Guimond
7001 142nd St. #324
Largo, FL 33771-4709|
[email protected]
LATTIE TIPTON #3
ER
President: Alta H. Millling
4738 Datura Road
Columbia, SC 29205-2109
(803) 787-7134
Vice President: Ed Tickle
PO Box 4
Belspring, VA 24058
(540) 639-1274
Secretary-Treasurer: Alta H. Milling
4738 Datura Rd.
Columbia, SC 29205-2109
(803) 787-7134
Fax (803) 738-3582
[email protected]
FORT GEORGE WRIGHT #4 WR
Spokane, WA
President: Lyle W. Kerns
4105 S. Shaefer Road
Spokane, WA 99206-9511
(509) 926-9251
[email protected]
Vice President: Donald W. Tesch
P.O. Box 1291
Deer Park, WA 99006-1291
(509) 276-5855
Treasurer: Evelyn Tesch
P.O. Box 1291
Deer Park, WA 99006-1291
(509) 276-5855
Secretary: Dale L. McGraw
624 N Reed St.
Kennewick, WA 99336
[email protected]
GEORGE G. FROST #5
NY & North East
ER
President: Pat Williamson
530 Hemingway Dr
Hockessin, DE 19707-1112
(302) 234-3424
[email protected]
Vice President: Joseph Hampton
735 S Spring Rd
Vineland, NJ 08361-6114
(856) 692-8050
[email protected]
Secretary: (OPEN)
Treasurer: Bart Viruso
116 Harriet Rd.
N. Babylon, NY 11703
(631) 587-0587
[email protected]
Editor: Ed Klein
29 Jones Rd
Warwick, NY 10990-2830
Chaplain: Frank Homme
179 Kemmerer
Nazareth, PA 18064-9069
(610) 759-0668
WASHINGTON DC #7
Washington DC
President: Michael J. Baker
801 Federal St #2145
Chandler, AZ 85226-6336
(480) 232-2129
[email protected]
Vice President: Curtis J. Baker
801 Federal St. #2145
Glendale, AZ 853046
(623) 878-4623
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: (Open)
RUSSELL DUNHAM #17
St. Louis, MO
ER
President:: John Insani
1235 N. Pickett St.
Alexandria, VA 22304
(703) 370-4586
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: John L. Insani
NEW ENGLAND #11
Boston, MA
ARIZONA RENEGADE #15 WR
Phoenix, AZ.
ER
President: John Ferrara
2023 N Hill Rd
Westfield, VT 05874
(802) 744-2771
Secretary-Treasurer: Allan W Earley
48 Maple St.
Sterling, MA 01564-1448
(978) 870-7741
[email protected]
TOMMY THOMPSON #12 CR
Minneapolis, MN
President: Melvin Ingram,
517 Newbury St. #211
Ripon, WI 54971 -1428
(920) 748-6381
[email protected]
Vice President: LuVern Solien
3173 Aadland Ave. N.E.
Buffalo, MN 55313
(763) 682-3596
Sec. Treasurer: Jerry Manley
660 Marigold Terrace
Fridley, MN 55432
(763) 571-6963
e-maill: [email protected]
CHARLES D. KING #13
CR
MIchigan
President: George Knight
7613 Shenandoah Ave.
Allen Park, MI 48101-2480
(313) 382-5370
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: Terry L. Tennant
10611 Gamewood Dr.
South Lyon, MI 48178-9354
(248) 437-6856
[email protected]
CR
GIOVINAZZO-YORK #18
Milwaukee, WI
CR
President: Jerome Daddato
W 4150 Co. Rd. K
Random Lake, WI 53075-1308
(920) 994-2962
[email protected]
Vice President: Bob Larsen, Sr.
8420 E. Larsen Rd.
Janesville WI 53546-8607
[email protected]
Treasurer: Ed Koleske
1606 North Edgewood Ave.
Appleton, WI 54914-2439
(920) 734-5340
Secretary: Robert L. Meganck
N16 W26577 Wild Oats Dr.
Pewaukee, WI 53072
(262) 695-8369
[email protected]
OP Newsletter Editor: Dan Kellett
2465 Castle Circle
Brookfield, WI 53045-1609
[email protected]
President: (VACANT)
CR
President: Joe Ball
2010 Worcester Ln.
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 495-1704
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: Lynn Ball
2010 Worcester Ln.
Garland, TX 75040
(972) 495-1704
[email protected]
W. A. SIDNEY #52
ER
President: Daniel Wolfe
1200 Midland Ave
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 961-5709
[email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer: John Hollier
GOLDEN GATE #54
San Francisco, CA
WR
WR
President: John Shirley
4218 Drake Way
(925) 447-2256
FAX (925) 447-8835
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: Ruth De Bord
18727 Sand De Sac Rd.
Salinas, CA 93907-1325
(831) 663-2690
[email protected]
CR
President: Donald Wingerberg
9650 Pebble View Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45252
(513) 923-1991
E-mail:[email protected]
Vice President: Richard L. Martinet
10045 Garden Side Dr.
Waite Hills, OH 44090
(440) 942-9258
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: Lloyd Whitmer
7500 Mose St.
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 756-2803
[email protected]
FORT BENNING #60
Columbus, GA
ER
President: Jon D. Ready
214 Terrace Dr
Brandon, MS 39042-2338
(601) 824-2642
[email protected]
Vice President: Paul Dayton
145 Celestial Way
Alpharetta GA
(770) 475-5743
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: Robert D. Bailey
160 Huguley Rd.
(334) 298-8622
[email protected]
FORT LEWIS #63
Tacoma, WA
Secretary-Treasurer: Gerald Yager
6051 4th Ave. NW
Seattle, WA 98107-2109
(206) 782-8924
[email protected]
COLORADO #88
WR
President: Joe Annello
4588 Springmeadow Ln
Castle Rock, CO 80109-8738
[email protected]
(303) 660-6882
Vice Pres-Sec/Treas: Lou Schindler
8420 Candleflower Cr
Colorado Springs, CO 80920-5761
(719) 531-7209
BLACK “Y” BOYS #601
Richardson, TX
WESTERN RESERVE #57, CR
Ohio
President: Andrew Scullion
1525 West Oakland Ave., Sp #88
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 492-0667
[email protected]
Vice President: Bruce Monkman
7731 Etiwanda Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335-2021
Ph/FAX 818-343-3370
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: Martin A. Markley
1601 W. Woodcrest Avenue
Fullerton, CA 92833
(714) 871-9676
[email protected]
ERIC A. SCOTT #33
Fort Wayne, IN
Vice President: James Satryan
3505 W Torquay Rd.
Muncie, IN 47304-3249
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: J. M. Prendergast,
0575 W. 600 N.,
Howe, IN 46746-9326
AUDIE L. MURPHY #35
President: Ron Jones
327 Oakley Ln
Kirkwood, MO 63122-2816
(314) 821-1360
[email protected]
Vice President: Cindy Stobie
169 Floralea St
St. Louis, MO 63127-1117
(314) 966-0819
Secretary-Treasurer: Matthew Riester
35 Kansas Ave.
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 233-5841
[email protected]
ALBERT MICELI #22
Southern, CA
Society of the Third Infantry Division
CR
President: Robert A. Maynard
91 South Nanaposa Trail
Suttons Bay, MI 49682
(231) 271-3819
[email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer: Bill R. Harper
8040 Frankford Rd #29
Dallas, Texas 75252-6850
(214) 789-6296
MARNE ASSOCIATION
Ft. Stewart, GA
ER
President: Carl T. Smith
573 Sunshine Lake Rd.
Midway, GA 31320-4473
Work (912) 767-1328
Cell (912) 767-1328
[email protected]
[email protected]
Vice President: Chris Curry
1955 Grantham Rd
Jesup, GA 31546-2833
(912) 767-2990
Secretary: Cecil Greenwell
618 Honey Ridge Ln
Hinesville, GA 31313-5249
(912) 271-9101
[email protected]
Treasurer: Ray Egan
314 Wexford Drive
Hinesville, GA 31313-4469
(912) 271-2484
[email protected]
EUROPE #5845
ER
President: Monika Stoy
6531 Milva Ln
Springfield, VA 22150-4268
(703) 912-4218
[email protected]
Southern France Regional Chair:
Lucien Henri Galea
Hulotte Les Lonnes
83340 Les Mayons, FRANCE
Ph: 0033 494600574
[email protected]
Secretary: Tim Stoy
6531Milva Ln
(703) 912-4218
[email protected]
Treasurer: (OPEN)
Membership Chair: Andre Watrinet
La LeZaridiere 7, allee Albert Camus
83136 Gareoult, FRANCE
Ph: 0033 494040807
[email protected]
WR
President: (OPEN)
Members may transfer to a different outpost. Interested members should send transfer requests to the National Secretary or to their OP Secretaries or other OP officers.
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THIS ISSUE
DEPARTMENTS
NEWS & NOTES
President’s Message ................................................3
A Note From the Past President................................3
From the Editor’s Bunker ..........................................7
Letters to the Editor ................................................12
Looking For ............................................................14
News From The Outposts........................................18
Off the Shelf............................................................20
Short Rounds ..........................................................20
Honoring Our Fallen................................................21
Last Call..................................................................24
Scholarship Foundation News ................................25
Roll Call ..................................................................28
Troop Support Committee ......................................27
Quartermaster ........................................................27
Outpost Register ....................................................31
Mambo on Hill 167 ..................................................1
Two Blunders ............................................................1
The 89th Annual Reunion..........................................4
2008 Society Awards................................................8
2008 Scholarship Grant Awards ............................10
65th Inf. First in Korea............................................11
Marne Trail Report..................................................15
The Flower of Remembrance..................................16
55th Anniversary Korean War Armistice ................17
3IDA Financial Statement ......................................21
Activities for Veterans Day ....................................22
Paladin....................................................................25
Soldiers, Then and Now & Here and There ............28
“Watch” Website: http://www.3rdiv.org
ORDER FORM
2009 Membership Roster
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Note: Please review the last Society roster (2006) for accurate personal information (address, email, phone) and send any changes to
the Society Data Manager, Rich Heller, at 1515 Ramblewood Dr,
Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230; email [email protected]
Mail form and payment to:
Society of the Third Infantry
1515 Ramblewood Drive
Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230
The Rock of the Marne
Society of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army
10 Paddington Court
Hockessin, DE 19707
Address Service Requested
October 2008
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Sep - Oct - Sgt.William Heller`s World War II Memoirs

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