Jan - Feb - Sgt.William Heller`s World War II Memoirs
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Jan - Feb - Sgt.William Heller`s World War II Memoirs
The Watch on the Rhine The Official Publication of the Society of the Third Infantry Division, United States Army Vol. 89 No. 4 “Nous Resterons La” Iraq Report Baghdad-Area Adapted from an article by Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service, Dec 19, 2007 he latest government quarterly report on the situation in Iraq notes significant improvement across nearly every major category measured, with big security and economic progress and momentum in reconciliation at the local and provincial levels. Titled, “Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq,” the report cites the success of the troop surge in improving security and concludes that, if maintained, this success could lead to sustained stability. …It says that it is now up to the Iraqi gov- T February 2008 ernment to capitalize on this progress, with continued help from the United States, its coalition partners and others in the international community. Positive developments: • Growth of the “tribal awakening” movement in which Sunni and Shiite sheiks are now working together with the Iraqi government and the coalition, including provincial reconstruction teams, to improve security and economic conditions at the local level. • New “concerned local citizen” programs in which community members work with coalition and Iraqi forces to protect Please turn to REPORT on page 5 Surge Operation Continues Success By Gerry J. Gilmore, American Forces Press Service ngoing U.S. military efforts to disrupt insurgent operations in and around Baghdad are garnering continued success, a senior military officer posted in Iraq said today. Before the surge, Sunni, Shiite and Iranian extremists operated across much of his present area of operations, Col. Wayne W. Grigsby Jr., the O Please turn to SUCCESS on page 5 Clockwise from top left: • Staff Sgt. Raymond Cotrell, from Zanesville, OH, Company A, 1-15th, provides security during a combat patrol through Salman Pak, April 16. “Everyone knew when we first got here that there had been little to no coalition presence here,” he said. “Since we’ve been here, I’ve seen Salman Pak improve tenfold. Contact rates have gone down. Improvised explosive device attacks have gone down. They are seeing their town improve and know that we are here to help them.” • Staff Sgt. Robert Butler, from Excelsior Springs, MO, the platoon sergeant for Headquarters Platoon, 1-15th, greets a child on Dec 24, 2007 in Salman Pak. “We’re rebuilding Iraq with a strong foundation and I think kids are the biggest part of that,” he said. “Every time they are out, Joes (Soldiers) need to check their actions. These kids are like sponges; they soak up every little thing we do.” • Staff Sgt. John Zamarripa, from Columbus, GA, Company A, 1-15th, jokes with citizens in Salman Pak during a market assessment Dec. 23. The assessment was part of Operation Market Garden, an operation designed to stimulate the economy of Salman Pak by providing small business owners with classes to help them develop strategies to run their businesses better and money to help them improve their stores. (Photos by Spc. Ben Hutto, 3BCT, PAO) Today’s Soldiers: Ready to “kick butt,” share a smile, or lend a hand Since 1919 The Oldest Continuous Army Division Association The Watch on the Rhine The Watch on the Rhine is the official publication of The Society of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army. The Watch on the Rhine is published bi-monthly for members of the Society by Finisterre Publishing Incorporated, 3 Black Skimmer Ct., Beaufort, SC 29907 ([email protected]). A subscription may be obtained at a cost of $15 by applying to the National Headquarters, The Society of the Third Infantry Division-U.S. Army, 10 Paddington Ct., Hockessin, DE 19707. Contributions and suggestions are welcome and should be sent to Cath Bacon, Editor, PO Box 7069, Hampton, VA 23666-7069. Officers & Staff 2007-2008 President Immediate Past President Active Duty Liaison* Secretary-Treasurer Eastern Region VP Committeeman Committeeman Committeeman Central Region VP Committeeman Charles C. Trout 10191 Birchwood Dr. Huntington Beach, CA 92646-5432 (714) 836-4981 e-mail: [email protected] Angelo “Jim” Tiezzi 14186 Hilton Head Dr. Ft. Myers, FL 33919-7387 (239) 466-1214 (winter) (860) 665-9105 (summer) e-mail: [email protected] Dennis Noes 11649 Buckhead Trail Bryceville, FL 32009-2541 (904) 879-6372 e-mail: [email protected] Raymond C. Anderson 10 Paddington Ct. Hockessin, DE 19707 (302) 239-1525 e-mail: [email protected] John Fisher 36 Alden Rd Paramus, NJ 07652-3708 (201) 444-9568 e-mail: [email protected] Robert D. Bailey 160 Huguley Rd. Opelika, AL 36804-1891 (334( 298-8622 e-mail: [email protected] Dennis Noes 11649 Buckhead Trail Bryceville, FL 32009-2541 (904) 879-6372 e-mail: [email protected] Jerome A. Manley 660 Marigold Terrace Fridley, MN 55432 (763) 571-6963 e-mail: [email protected] Joe Ball 2010 Worcester Ln. Garland, TX 75040 (972) 495-1704 E-mail: [email protected] David T. Martin 5447 Beacon Hill Dr Frisco, TX 75034-1724 (972) 370-2841 [email protected] Western Region VP Committeeman Committeeman Honorary President Honorary Vice President Editor Chaplain Historian Judge Advocate Medical Officer Sergeant-at-Arms Webmaster / Database Manager Michael J. Baker 4909 W. Joshua Blvd., Apt 2017 Chandler, AZ 85226-6063 John B. Shirley 4218 Drake Way Livermore, CA 94550-4914 (925) 447-2256 FAX: (925) 447-8835 e-mail: [email protected] Bruce Monkman 7731 Etiwanda Ave. Reseda, CA 91335-2021 (818) 343-3370 email: [email protected] Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, CG 3ID (Mech) CSM Jesse Andrews, Division CSM, 3ID (Mech) Cath Bacon PO Box 7069 Hampton, VA 23666-7069 (757) 593-0522 e-mail: [email protected] Jerome Daddato W 4150 Co. Rd. K Random Lake, WI 53075-1308 (920) 994-2962 E-mail: [email protected] Tim Stoy 6531 Milva Lane Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 912-4218 e-mail: [email protected] Jerry Kraft 710 Colorado St., Apt 5-C Austin, TX 78701-3026 (512) 473-2303 FAX (512) 473-8803 e-mail: [email protected] Bae Suk Lee, MD 3151 Brinton Trail Cincinnati, OH 45241 (513) 769-3627 Henry H. Burke 1122 Palisades Circle Columbia SC 29223-3409 (803) 782-7517 e-mail: [email protected] Richard W. Heller 1515 Ramblewood Dr. Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230 (630) 837-8871 e-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.3rdiv.org LEGEND: Elected Officer (EXCOM) Committees 2007-2008 Audit Committee Awards Committee & Scholarship Foundation Calendar Committee Communications Committee 7th RGT 15th RGT 30th RGT 65th RGT 5th RCT 9TH FA 10th FA 10th Engineers 2nd Rec Sqd, 7th CAV 3rd Sqd, 7th CAV 58th FA Page 2 David W. Mills 8059 E. Michelle Dr. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 (480) 473-8259 Lynn Ball 2010 Worcester Ln. Garland, TX 75040 (972) 495-1704 e-mail: [email protected] Richard W. Heller 1515 Ramblewood Dr. Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230 (630) 837-8871 Leonard Collins Dave Adams, Tim Stoy Robert D. Bailey, Carl Topie Dr. George Bjotvedt, Anthony Mele Jim Evans, Bill Kane Jim Hughes, Bruce Monkman Ed Damaso, John Fisher Ken Dudonie Glenn Schneider David Adams Dick Gallemeyer 64th Tank OP Harry Survivors Constitution and Bylaws Committee Membership Chairman Nominations Committee Public Relations Committee Society Troop Support Committee Fred Moehle Ray Anderson, Dick Martinet John Shirley 4218 Drake Way Livermore, CA 94550-4914 (925) 447-2256 FAX: (925) 447-8835 e-mail: [email protected] Angelo “Jim” Tiezzi 14186 Hilton Head Dr. Ft. Myers, FL 33919-7387 (239) 466-1214 (winter) (860) 665-9105 (summer) e-mail: [email protected] Robert D. Bailey 160 Huguley Rd. Opelika, AL 36804-1891 (334) 298-8622 e-mail: [email protected] Carl Q. Topie 27 Apple Lane Milford, OH 45150 (513) 831-2636 e-mail: [email protected] Cath Bacon (see address above, Editor) The Watch on the Rhine President’s Message want to begin my first message of 2008 by wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy and Prosperous New Year! In December, I had the honor of traveling to Ft. Stewart to perform Rear Det Commander LTC Brian Gale’s wedding. It was my first visit to Ft. Stewart, and I came away quite impressed. The beautiful, modern chapel where the wedding took place had been completed just five weeks before the ceremony. But on an aweinspiring note, I realized that reading about Warriors Walk is one thing: actually walking down that path is unforgettable. During my visit, I obtained a copy of the DVD that was made of our reunion in Colorado Springs last September. I have since received permission to duplicate the DVD and distribute it to any member who might want to purchase a copy. Refer to the info below if you would like one of these DVDs. Whether you were or weren’t able to attend, you’ll enjoy this DVD. I guarantee that if you were at the Reunion, you are in the video! And if you weren’t at the Reunion, this DVD will make you feel like you were! It includes most Reunion and it also includes Maj. Gen. Lynch’s slide presentation from Iraq, LTC Gale’s address at the banquet, the seven Wounded Warriors and the Color Guard, Society Awards’ presentation, and plenty of footage of Society members from all over the country and even around the world: we had American, Belgian, French and German vets at the Reunion! This DVD will bring the Reunion home to you, and the money made from it will be contributed to the Troop Support Fund. I encourage everyone to purchase a Reunion DVD for this great cause. Now, let me tell you about two new initiatives. First, to prepare candidates and new officers, I have established the “New Board Member Mentors’ Committee” which consists of two representatives from each region and which is chaired by Robert Bailey. Sometimes, people in positions of authority assume that everyone is well-versed and up to date with how the Society operates. Assumptions are insufficient, however, so this committee will help candidates and elected officers come up to speed quickly as a group so that each one will understand Society operations. The committee is tasked to mentor can- I Chuck Trout ...I obtained a copy of the DVD that was made of our reunion in Colorado Springs last September.... This DVD will bring the Reunion home to you, and the money made from it will be contributed to the Troop Support Fund. didates and particularly newly elected officials by providing them information so that they can better understand Society operations. Right now, the committee is assembling a “Briefing Packet” which will be provided to each candidate and to currently serving officers as well. The committee’s goal is not to set rules, but to identify and explain the laws and regulations as stated in the Society Constitution and By-Laws. I want to thank the members of this committee who are giving their time and effort to make this packet available to all candidates before the upcoming elections. Along with Bob Bailey, are committee members Joe Ball, John Burke, Marin Markley, Dave Martin, Dennis Noes and John Shirley. I hope that the work of this committee will encourage and support more Society members who may never have volunteered for an outpost or a national office to do so now. The New Board Member Mentors’ Committee is ready to help you! Next, in to improve Society-wide communications and to address concerns at the outpost level, I have asked the three regional Vice-Presidents to assign their two regional committeemen to specific outposts. This way when an outpost needs assistance, it will know which Committeeman specifically represents it and whom to contact. Currently, outpost inquiries are often sent directly to the EXCOM, a process which doesn’t allow the problem to be solved at the local and regional level which would generally be the most efficient way to handle a local problem. I want to thank the VPs, the Committeemen and all OP Officers in advance, knowing that your usual cooperation will make this process work. Yours in the 3rd, Chuck 2007 Reunion DVD Order Form If you would like to obtain a Reunion DVD, mail your order along with a check or money order for $20.00 and send them to Society Secretary-Treasurer Ray Anderson, who will forward the orders once a week to President Chuck Trout. Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Street Address: ______________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ______ Zip Code+4: ________________ Phone: ____________________________ Email: Qty ______ The Watch on the Rhine ________________________________ Unit Price x $20.00 Total = ______ 1. Please print clearly, cut out/detach and mail this order form along with the check for $20.00 per DVD to the Society Secretary-Treasurer, 10 Paddington Ct., Hockessin, DE 19707. 2. Enter your order in accordance with the prices and specifications listed. 3. Please allow up to 14 business days for processing. If you do not receive your DVD by that time, contact President Chuck Trout at [email protected]. Page 3 Marne 6 Sends Society Honorary President The Surge If you tell the Marne story in your hometown, more Americans og Face Soldiers made us proud in 2007. Enemy attacks, which had reached 2004 will understand the great progress our Soldiers are making levels, have dropped from about 25 to fewer here every single day. than 6 attacks per day, with less than two of MG Lynch Rick, CG 3ID those being effective. Since the Division the word. If you tell the Marne story in your hometown, more arrived a year ago, civilian casualties have Americans will understand the great progress our Soldiers are dropped 75 per cent, and Dog Face Soldiers have killed or captured making here every single day. over 4,000 insurgents, including 60 high-value individuals. Everywhere we turn, we find heroes, but the real Dog Face Why? “The surge.” The Marne Division is the Surge, and it’s story started 90 years ago, and each of you added to that story, too. working. The Surge has given us the combat power to take the You are our heroes. We name all of our operations after historic 3rd fight to the enemy. Currently, we’re in the middle of our eighth Infantry Division campaigns and we name our outposts after heromain operation: MARNE THUNDERBOLT. Soldiers from the ic Dog Face Soldiers because every day we recognize that togeth2BCT Spartans and from the 5-7 Cav Warpaint Squadron of the er, then and now, we are building up the legacy of our great 1BCT Raiders—who have rejoined the Division after operating in Division. Rock of the Marne! Al Anbar for 12 months—are once again clearing Al Quaeda from its sanctuary in Arab Jabour, but this time, Marne Soldiers are pushing further south. In about another month, the southern part of Arab Jabour will s we start the new year of 2008, we will feel comfortable be as stabilized as the northern part where the 1-30th Infantry knowing that a majority of our 3ID soldiers will be returnBattalion is operating with equal vigor. Marne Soldiers are restoring home this year. However, until they are home, they still face ing water pumps, increasing electrical capacity, and linking the the hazards of war on the city streets of Iraq and some soldiers newly formed local council with higher levels of government. will still pay the ultimate sacrifice in defense of democracy. This highlights that as we turned the corner into 2008, our focus Until they come home, every third Thursday of each month, the has shifted to capacity building. Now, we are focusing on transiSociety members and Marne Riders will be at Ft. Stewart to tion, economics, and governance. We’re working harder to develhonor our fallen soldiers and their families with the planting of op the Iraqi economy from the bottom up and to develop the Iraqi another Eastern Red Bud tree and placement of a granite markSecurity Forces’ capability to support local governing councils. er. I send Warrior Walk Tree Dedication updates to Rich Heller Still, we will continue to conduct aggressive kinetic operations and Way Lutz; they in turn post the info on the Society and until we redeploy—we we will never stop taking the fight to the Marne Riders’ web-pages. If you are in the area, I encourage enemy. Soldiers from the 3BCT Sledgehammer are now engaged you to join us and honor our fallen heroes at one of these in MARNE GRAND SLAM, leading the fight into southern Arab monthly formations. Jabour where they will establish Combat Outpost Carver, named In November, the Society, along with other supporting orgaafter Pfc. Cody Carver who died October 30, 2007. nizations and businesses associated with the Division, received Finally, we are also working on communications. We will never an invitation from Army Community Services (ACS) at Ft. stop communicating with you. We hope you’re reading the Dog Stewart to set up a membership booth on November 6th. I Face Daily, uploaded daily on the Society’s Web site, and that immediately asked our favorite recruiter, Henry Burke, to paryou’re visiting our Web site, TaskForceMarne.com, developed to ticipate, and he characteristically recruited another volunteer— bridge the information gap between us in Iraq and you, the ones James Beckworth. Together, we represented not only the who support us the most. Over here, we emphasize that everyone Society, but also from the 7th INF Reg, 10th FA Reg, 15th INF is a public affairs officer–everyone must help tell the Dog Face Reg Associations and the Marne Riders. The booth was a great Soldier story. Over there, we hope that you, too, will help us spread success; now, the other important half of the Soldiers’ families—their spouses—are aware of the Society and its role in supporting our Soldiers. Watch Schedule Our big project for the new year will be to plan and execute The Watch is your magazine, but the editor needs your help to “Welcome Home” activities for our Soldiers, who will start keep it at the top of its class. The schedule for each issue is: returning to Ft. Stewart and Ft. Benning this summer. The Deadline to the Editor Publication Society will need assistance from the Outposts, so please look January 10th ..................................................February for information on welcome activities in emails, on the Society March 10th ....................................................April Webpage, from Outpost Officers, and in The Watch. May 10th ........................................................June Keep our Marne Soldiers in our thoughts and prayers as they July 10th ........................................................August support Operation Iraqi Freedom. Rock of the Marne! September 10th ..............................................October November 10th ..............................................December —Dennis Noes D LNO SITREP A Page 4 The Watch on the Rhine REPORT from page 1 their neighborhoods and critical infrastructure. • A drop in security incidents to the lowest levels since the summer of 2005, with decreases in overall civilian casualties, enemy attacks and improvised-explosivedevice attacks. • A continued decline in the capabilities of al Qaeda in Iraq and militia extremists and increased tribal initiatives to hamper their efforts. Radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr’s ceasefire order to his Jaysh al-Mahdi militia. Increased capability of Iraqi security forces, both in the army and police sectors. Separation of Iraq’s previously mixed sectarian communities into homogenous neighborhoods …. The report notes continued growth in both numbers and capability within Iraq’s military and police. As of Nov. 15, 117 army battalions were conducting operations at varying levels of capability, and 10 divisions, 34 brigades and 108 battalions had the lead in counterinsurgency operations in their areas. In addition, the Oct. 29 transfer of security responsibility in Karbala province to the Iraqi government gives Iraqis the security lead in eight of the country’s 18 provinces. Residual concerns: • … Iraq’s lack of progress on key legislation which disappointingly hinders the type of “top-down” country-wide reconciliation to match local community “bottomup” gains. • … Iraq’s domestic security forces still fall short in logistics and in qualified manpower to fill command officer ranks. • The importance of the concerned local citizen program which is proving to be critical to the counterinsurgency effort; and the fact that efforts to integrate citizens-group members into government institutions is moving slower than hoped. “In summary, tactical and operational momentum has been achieved, and there have been notable overall improvements in the security situation,” the report says. These developments have created an environment that enables other improvements to occur. The key to success will be for the Iraqi government to “capitalize upon local gains, pass key legislation, and promote national reconciliation,” it concludes. The Watch on the Rhine SUCCESS from page 1 commander of 3HBCT, said during a conference call with online “bloggers” and reporters. Yet today, the insurgents “no longer can do that,” Grigsby said, noting the terrorists’ capabilities have been greatly degraded in an area that runs east and south of the Iraq capital city along the Diyala and Tigris rivers. Grigsby’s unit deployed to Iraq as part of the surge strategy designed to eliminate enemy sanctuaries close to Baghdad that could be used to launch attacks on the capital city. “It is just evident that the surge was the right thing to do,” Grigsby said. Overall attacks in Baghdad have decreased significantly since the surge took hold, he said. A series of anti-insurgent offensives in his area that began in June have disrupted insurgent operations and kept them on the run, Grigsby noted. The most recent operation, named “Marne Anvil,” was aimed at a known extremist sanctuary in the Narwan area near Baghdad, he said. Marne Anvil-related operations to date have resulted in the killing of 128 insurgents and the capture of almost 500 suspected extremists, Grigsby said, 25 of whom are considered to possess high informational value. The operation also disabled 119 roadside bombs and seized 43 weapons caches and destroyed 160 boats, the colonel said. “We are continuing to kick the insurgents’ butt each day,” Grigsby said. Col. Wayne W. Grigsby, Jr., from Prince George’s County, MD, commander, 3rd HBCT, speaks to leaders of the Iraqi army and national police during a meeting at FOB Base Hammer on Nov 15, 2007. (Photo by Spc. Ben Hutto, 3BCT PAO) Additionally, concerned Iraq citizens’ groups continue to step up to aid coalition and Iraqi troops in confronting the insurgents, Grigsby said. “This is probably the biggest piece that I’ve seen that has allowed us to do things out here that we weren’t able to do in the past,” Grigsby said. A group of 24 local Iraqi leaders, he added, is involved in helping communities reject insurgent violence and regain security and stability. Grigsby said his soldiers will next target Salman Pak, an area southeast of Baghdad. “Our focus for the next five or six months is to get in and clear and control Salman Pak,” Grigsby said. SOCIETY PUBLIC AFFAIRS (PA) REPORT FOR 2007 • Reunion information was placed in the Military Magazine for ten months. • News releases were sent to 27 veteran publications including the AL, VFW, & the DAV. • Info was sent to AL newspapers in AZ, AK, CA, DE, GA, ME, MA, MT, NH, NJ, NE, PA, SC, SD, VA, WI, WY, WV and VT. • Info was sent to VFW newspapers in CO, GA IL, IA, KY, MT, NC, OR, TN, VA, WA and WI. • Information about the Reunion was emailed to the editors of AL & VFW newspapers accepting such information. • Info was sent to the The Colorado Springs Gazette and Colorado Springs television stations ABC-KRDO, CBS-KKTV, FOX21-KXRM, and NBC-KOAA. Rock of the Marne, Carl Q. Topie, Public Relations Chairman Page 5 First Executive Board Meeting Minutes (Draft) SOCIETY OF THE 3rd INFANTRY DIVISION 88th Annual Reunion • September 12 – 16, 2007 I. Meeting. The regular meeting of the Society Executive Board was called to order by President Chuck Trout at 1:07 PM on September 13, 2007 at a meeting room in the Crown Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO. Members present included President Chuck Trout; S/T Ray Anderson; CR VP Jerry Manley; CR Committeeman Joe Ball; CR Committeeman Gordon Lowery; WR Committeeman; C&BL Chair John Shirley, and WR Committeeman Nile Stuart. Proxies had been obtained from ER Committeeman and Elections Chair Bob Bailey, WR VP Michael Baker, ER VP John Fisher, and Immediate Past-President Jim Tiezzi. Others present included Editor, Cath Bacon; Chaplain, Jerry Daddato; Historian, Tim Stoy; Medical Officer, Dr. Bae Suk Lee; Sergeant-at Arms Henry H. Burke; and Awards Chair Lynn Ball. S/T Anderson provided the last meeting’s Minutes; a motion was made and approved to accept them. II. Minutes. During the meeting, a number of items were reviewed and reports were given. a. Appointments. President Chuck Trout reviewed the appointments he had made during the last year: Joe Ball, CR Committeemen; David Mills, Audit Chair, and LTC Tim Stoy, Historian. b. EXCOM Actions Reviewed. S/T Anderson reviewed the 16 EXCOM actions for FY2007.Included in those actions were the changes in dues for domestic and overseas members as well as a new life membership schedule for overseas members. One correction of previously reported EXCOM actions concerned the sponsorship of the 2008 reunion in Ft. Benning. Outpost 60 bid on and will host that reunion. A motion was made and passed to accept all 16 EXCOM actions as amended. c. Treasurer’s Report. S/T Anderson reported a Fiscal 2007 gain of $12,879, due to expense reduction. The combined General Fund is now $107,867. If FY2008 budget projections are met, Society funds should reach the $110,000.00 mark. Because of the monetary increase, $6,675.00 was added to the Life Membership Fund which now stands at $48,234. Raffle ticket sales were $20,617.00, with approximately only 30% of the membership supporting the raffle. Finally, the $850.00 loan made as “seed money” for the Marne Riders has been repaid and is now in the General Fund. A motion was made and passed to approve the Treasurer’s report. John Shirley recommended increasing the budget by $2,500 to partially reimburse reunion expenses for the S/T, The Watch Editor, and the Webmaster/Roster Manager. Discussion followed; John Shirley made the motion, it was seconded and approved. d. Auditor’s Report. The annual audit, submitted by David Mills, was approved as reported. Both the audit and the yearly tax return have been completed, and the audit will appear in the October issue of The Watch. e. Active Duty Liaison Report. Cath Bacon recited info from an email report from Dennis Noes. His actual report was rescheduled for the second board meeting; however, Cath Bacon told the Board that Dennis reported a very good rela- Page 6 tionship with the active duty Division, a close relationship with LTC Brain Gale Rear-Det Commander, and his own regular attendance at many activities, especially Warrior Walk ceremonies, held at Ft. Stewart. f. Awards Report. Chair Lynn Ball reported that 13 awards would be presented at reunion banquet. That number is less than normal as the Division did not select a “Soldier or The Year” or “NCO of The Year,” due to deployment to Iraq. The names of the recipients were withheld until the Reunion Banquet. Award nominations are due by July 15, 2008. g. C&BL Committee Report. Chair John Shirley reviewed the votes for proposed C&BL amendments. There were 21 C&BL proposed changes: 15 passed the 2/3 majority vote and six failed. The C&BL proposals that passed were Article III: 3.62; Article V: 5.1, 5.4, and 5.5A; Article VI: 6.2; Article VII: 7.1; Article VIII: 2.3, 2.4, 8.1; Sect. IV: 4.2d; Section VI: 6.3a, 6.3b, 6.3c, 6.6; and Section XI: 9.2a.The C&BL proposals that did not pass were Article II: 2.6; Article III: 3.6; Article IV: 4.1; Article V: 5.2b, and Section VI: 6.1 and 6.4b. These amendment changes will be revisited. The proposed C&BL amendments will be presented at the general membership meeting. If there are a sufficient number of members present who have not voted by mail that could change the outcome, their votes will be added to the absentee ballot votes. There ensued a discussion about the proposals that had passed and failed, and the Board explored the reasons. CR Committeeman Joe Ball suggested that voter returns might have been low because of the way the ballot is printed in The Watch—some members may not vote because they do not want to destroy part of The Watch. It was decided that henceforth ballots will be published as separate, tear-out document with no other news printed on the back of the paper. h. Chaplain Report. Jerry Daddato reviewed his activities. He has mailed approximately 100 sympathy cards and received some responses. He then explored the difficult line between comforting the families and recruiting new members, with reservations about the practice of trying to recruit family members during their bereavement. The majority of the Board agreed with his assessment. S/T Anderson suggested that a note be included in The Watch “Fallen Heroes” listing: “Family members are encouraged to join the Society in memory of their lost loved one.” This motion was carried over and will be offered for review by the Membership Committee. i. Editor’s Report. Cath Bacon reviewed the editorial plan for linking The Watch content to support/adhere to the objectives of the Society. Watch content will primarily assessed according to those objectives with the intent of providing diverse, interesting and educational information about the Division and the Society. She reported establishing connections with Division Public Affairs officers, and is working on liaison between the Division publications and The Watch. She suggested that the Society make as much progress as possible to continue to develop and strengthen the relationship with the Division during the current “window of opportunity” that The Watch on the Rhine exists because of the great support and rapport that exists between Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch and his staff and the Society. j. Historian Report. Tim Stoy reported on his progress in transferring the historical documents from Jane Dojutrek’s home to his address. He reported on some important dates for 2008: in May a plaque will be posted at the Bertchesgaden, commemorating the 3rd Division liberation, and in July, the Society will have an opportunity to participate in activities recognizing the 55th anniversary of the ceasefire of the Korean War. k. Public Relations Report. Chair Carl Q. Topie was not present ; the PA Report will be given during the second EXCOM Meeting. l. Scholarship Foundation Report. Chair Lynn Ball reported that the Foundation has sponsored three more scholarship grants in 2007 and also instituted an endowment. The Foundation is also contacting corporations for support. The objective of the Foundation is to be self-supporting. The deadline for submitting Scholarship Grant Applications is May 1, 2008. m. Troop Support Committee Report. Chair Cath Bacon described the components of the Troop support Program: 1) Mail Call, Co-Chair Nile Stuart; 2) Care Packages, CoChair Cath Bacon; 3) Troop and Family Support, Co Chair Dennis Noes, and 4) Wounded Warriors (WW), Co-Chair Monika Stoy. The goal of the committee’s actions is to let the troops and their families know that the Society cares and is supporting them. Chair Bacon requested that all troop support be funneled through the Troop Support Committee so that President Trout and others in the Society can be aware of what is happening and so that the collective support from the Society will be highlighted. She encouraged Society members to attend local funerals for fallen heroes or to participate in one of the four components of the support committee. Regarding WW Support, Monika Stoy reported that only six Society members had visited the WIA at Walter Reed since April. She encouraged all to support WW visitation. She concluded by citing Henry and Pennie Burke’s example of giving WWs new wallets with prayers enclosed. III. Meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM. — Recorded by S/T Ray Anderson Second Executive Board Meeting Minutes (Draft) SOCIETY OF THE 3rd INFANTRY DIVISION 88th Annual Reunion • September 12 – 16, 2007 I. Meeting. The second regular meeting of the Society Executive Board was called to order by President Chuck Trout at 1:00 PM on September 15, 2007 at a meeting room in the Crown Plaza Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO. Members present included President Chuck Trout; S/T Ray Anderson; ER Committeeman and Active Duty Liaison, Dennis Noes; CR Vice President Jerry Manley; CR Committeeman Joe Ball; WR Committeeman John Shirley; and WR Committeeman Bruce Monkman. Proxies had been obtained from Immediate Past-President Jim Tiezzi, ER VP John Fisher, ER Committeeman and Elections Chair Bob Bailey, and WR VP Michael Baker. Others present included Editor, Cath Bacon; Chaplain Jerry Daddato; Historian Tim Stoy; Judge Advocate Jerry Kraft; Sergeant-at-Arms Henry Burke; Awards Chair Lynn Ball; Public Relations Chair Carl Topie; Troop Support Co-Chair Nile Stuart; and Webmaster/Database Manager Rich Heller. A quorum was declared. II. Minutes. President Trout called for reports. a. Public Relations Report. Chair Carl Topie reported he had attended a meeting with the Army Division Association in Valley Forge, PA, and that he had sent a copy of his report to all EXCOM members. Carl also reported that he conducts the decal sales and reports monthly regarding sales, with anything above cost being donated to the Scholarship Foundation. President Trout suggested that the Ad Exchange Program, which had been “discussed” by EXCOM email, be revisited. It was agreed to publish an ad exchange with the Combat Infantrymen Association, as a test case. Other possible targets might be the Purple Heart Association and the National Infantry Association. b. Life Membership Fund Report. S/T Anderson stated that The Watch on the Rhine the calculation for Fiscal2007 is $3773. Two LMF CDs will mature in early 2008 and contribute another $1,700 each in interest. S/T Anderson asked for EXCOM input on what to do with the funds. Motions were made and passed to 1) set aside $2,000 for Family/Troop Support from the Life Membership Fund calculation, 2) donate $1,700 from interest earned on one of the CDs to the Scholarship Foundation, 3) place the remaining $1,700 from interest earned into the LMF. The EXCOM also approved the expenditure of $250 to be used as reimbursement for refreshments purchased for the President’s Reunion Reception for Society officers and staff. Historian Tim Stoy asked for fiscal guidance for promoting the historical aspects of the Society. The Historian’s $300-budget offsets costs for incidentals but does not allow for acquisition or displaying historical artifacts or books. The EXCOM tasked him to submit a plan and proposed budget. The issue is carried forward. c. Membership Report. In Chair Jim Tiezzi’s absence, Dennis Noes reported on dues collection and recruitment. Annual dues billing went out too early and probably contributed to dues’ payment delinquency. Rich Heller brought up the fact that the billing date had been moved forward this past year and 70% of the dues were paid in the first 4-5 weeks. Also, this year a “Past Due” notice was sent out that brought in 300 more payments. With 340 members with outstanding dues, the present delinquency rate is approximately 14%. Rich Heller moved that the dues billing for FY2009 be advanced to April, providing two months for collection prior to the June 30 deadline. In terms of recruitment, the Society is promoting several programs including “One for the Rock,” the President’s Contest for recruiting, and Gift Memberships. A motion was made and approved to increase the WIA soldiers’ free memberships to two years instead of one. A problem with overseas’ dues payment was Page 7 brought up by Monika Stoy; she explained that dues are not the problem, but fund transfer costs are. Euros are not easily exchangeable in the U.S and sending cash is risky. A suggestion was made that the Society investigate establishing a Visa account to solve the problem. The suggestion will be carried forward with S/T Anderson tasked to examine the idea and report back to the EXCOM. III. Other Issues a. C&BL Change Recommendations. S/T Anderson recommended two changes to the C&BL: 1) change the date the audit is posted in The Watch from August to October, and 2) change the date when delinquent members are dropped from the roster from the current date of July 1, to a later date, September 30. The proposal has been conveyed, with Chair John Shirley tasked to consider the proposals. b. EXCOM Member Committee Membership. President Chuck Trout asked Joe Ball to address the problem concerning the number of EXCOM members and committee membership. For example, the C&BL committee has three EXCOM members. To resolve this issue, Joe Ball will leave the committee and be replaced by Lynn Ball. c. Honorary Membership. S/T Anderson conducted the yearly review of the Honorary Members: there are six. Joe Ball reminded the Board that the C&BL proposal on this subject did not pass, and he is working with John Shirley on guidelines to address this issue. d. Raffle Tickets. S/T Anderson reiterated that only 30% of the membership participated in this fund raiser. It was suggested that more attractive prizes be offered, but PA Chair Carl Topie said that 30% is average for such a promotion. The EXCOM decided to leave the prizes as they are at present. e. Roster Distribution. S/T Anderson reported the suggestion by the Roster Distribution Committee which recommended rosters be available to members for a cost of $10 per copy. New members will receive one complimentary copy. The motion made to accept this recommendation passed. f. Watch Formatting. Cath Bacon reported printing problems she encounters with The Watch due to the volume of new members being added. She suggested that information be abbreviated, with only the member’s name, unit and service being listed. Motion approved, and DB Manager Rich Heller will prepare membership rosters accordingly. g. Call for Nominations. The EXCOM was reminded that President Trout is in the last year of his presidency. In compliance with Article V, 5.3, a new president must be elected in 2008. IV. Meeting Adjournment. President Trout adjourned the meeting at 3:47 PM. — Recorded by S/T Ray Anderson Looking for... …info about 2nd Lt George A. Allen. Dear Sir, Can you direct me to any information about my uncle, 2Lt. George A. Allen, KIA Nov 10 1943 in Italy? He served with the 30th INF and was awarded the DSC as well as other awards (proudly displayed at my home along with his portrait). He is buried at Nettuno. George K. Icke [email protected] 2LT George Allen Did you know Pvt. Rudy Delgado, 15th INF, in Korea? My uncle Rudolfo (Rudy) Delgado was killed in Korea. We would like to hear from anyone who might have known him. We know nothing about the circumstances about his death. Thanks to anyone who can be of help. Orlando R. Delgado 12112 Rosemont Ave NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112 [email protected] / 505-275-3495 Editor’s Note: Martin Markley responded with this info: PVT Rudolfo Delgado Jr. was killed in action on October 4, 1951 in Chorwan Valley, North Korea in the Iron Triangle. …Desert Storm buddies. Looking for any old buddies that were assigned to 4/66th Armor located in Aschaffenburg Germany during Desert Storm. Thanks— Clinton H. Watson / 586-574-8791 [email protected] Errata Wayne Conley’s name was misspelled in the President’s Recruiting Contest results printed on p. 3 of the last issue. We regret the error. Desert Storm: The 2003 invasion of Kuwait and Iraq, Feb 23-Mar 8, 1991. Page 8 The Watch on the Rhine From the Editor’s Bunker UXO Dangers Cath Bacon Hello Team-mates, appy New Year! And thanks for the great support for the Society’s programs and for the Division in Iraq and at the Home-front. Society members continue to make a difference, continuing to build the great legacy you contributed to when you served in or with the Third, and continuing to build up our Soldiers and their Families as they now serve our great country. In this issue, you’ll see two important documents: the Roster Addendum and the EXCOM Minutes from the Reunion. Please remember that the Roster Addendum is not the complete roster, which is published only once every 3 years (the last one was published in 2006). Only new members’ names will appear in the Addendum—so, if you are a legacy member (one who has been in the Society for several years), remember: your name will not be in this Addendum. Everyone should remove the Addendum from The Watch and put it in their 2006 Roster; then each member will have accurate, updated contact info on Society members. As for the EXCOM minutes, they normally appear in the December issue, but correction and coordination issues precluded their being published until now. Filling out the issue, you’ll see most standard department reports and a lot of News From the Front as well as another robust Troop Support Report. With the Division being in the thick of things in Iraq, it’s only natural that several reports about Marne Soldiers would be in The Watch; and with many of the OPs planning and providing Troop Support, again it’s natural that this topic would have fairly extensive coverage. I plan, however, to continue to include historical stories and member stories along with the Bookshelf article on a routine basis. Bottom line is that with extra content like the roster addendum and minutes, coverage of other departments/topics will be constrained or suspended until a subsequent issue. I’ll try my best to keep content varied, relevant, objective and interesting, and appreciate your continued input and support. I appreciate several of you who have submitted articles, photos, and OP reports conforming to the submission standards and report/minutes template that were published in the April and in the December issues—when you submit your articles, reports and photos according to the standards, it makes my job a whole lot easier. Thanks! Shoulder to shoulder, Cath H SOCIETY CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS COMMITTEE NOTICE The CBL Committee and the EXCOM will soon start considering suggestions for possible changes to the constitution and by-laws. Members are invited to submit suggestions for change to the Committee Chair, John Shirley (contact info, p.2). The Watch on the Rhine Unexploded Ordinance: Found ... Forgotten ... Found Again Military munitions by any name (unexploded ordnance or UXO, dud, training round, war trophy, souvenir, training simulator) are dangerous. Civilians who are unaware of the danger associated with military munitions, or military personnel who have ignored it, often find and keep munitions as souvenirs. Some proudly display these munitions, giving easy access to family members and children; others have put them away and long since forgotten their existence. Over time, trophy munitions may be found in closets or old trunks, collections or displays, garbage cans and dumpsters. Others are thrown away along roads, in fields or parks. Unfortunately, many are only discovered after a tragic accident occurs. All too often, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Police or Fire Department Bomb Squad personnel are dispatched to houses, parks, and playgrounds to identify and dispose of military munitions . Military munitions are dangerous by design. They include hand grenades (e.g., WWII “pineapple” grenades) artillery projectiles, mortar rounds, cannon balls, explosives (e.g., dynamite, TNT) and pyrotechnics (e.g., signal flares, simulators, smoke grenades). Even cannon balls present a real danger to those who keep them as souvenirs. In most cases, only specially trained personnel, such as EOD or bomb squad personnel, can determine the dangers associated with military munitions. No matter what you call them “UXO (unexploded ordnance),” “Duds,” “Dummy Ammunition,” or “Souvenirs,” all are potentially deadly. People are often surprised to learn that simulators and other training munitions can be almost as dangerous as “live ammunition.” It does not matter where they are encountered, what they look like, how long they have been stored, or whether they are believed to be safe. Keeping munitions places everyone around them at risk. To protect yourself and your family, learn the 3Rs: RECOGNIZE-that you may have a dangerous munition, RETREAT-do not touch, disturb, or move it, REPORT-call 911… … and do not keep munitions as souvenirs. For more information about military munitions safety, check out https//www.denix.osd.mil/uxosafety. Page 9 News From The Outposts 5 RIGHT: Rich Gooding (Photo by Cath Bacon) George G. Frost NY & North East Meeting. The holiday meeting was held at 11:00 a.m. on November 18th at the West Point Club. Minutes. New officers were elected and installed: President Pat Williamson; Treasurer Bart Viruso; Secretary Joseph Hampton; and Chaplain Frank Homme. John Fisher continues to serve as Vice President New Business. Ideas for increasing member turn-out for OP meetings were discussed, and it was determined to hold the next meeting in Pennsylvania in hopes of encouraging members can’t attend meetings at West Point to attend in the Keystone State. Other suggested locations for future meetings were generated. Adjournment. The next meeting will be on the first Sunday in May 2008 in Bath, Pennsylvania. —John Fisher, VP 7 BELOW: Mrs Soon Yeong Cha (Republic of Korea), Mrs. Dale Rowe, Monika Stoy, and Mrs. Phillip Jones (Great Britain). (Photo by Cath Bacon) Washington, DC Washington, DC Meeting. OP members LTC Mike Birmingham and daughters Olivia and Madeline; CW1 Rich and Stefanie Gooding; and Cath Bacon teamed up with OP Europe members Tim and Monika Stoy and other veteran organization volunteers to conduct an Oktoberfest Division birthday party at Malogne House at Walter Reed on Nov 25 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Distinguished visitors included Maj. Gen. Rich Rowe, Commanding General of the Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and his wife, Mrs. Dale Rowe, and by three international military attaches and family Wounded Warriors and friends. Stefanie Gooding and Matt Price. (Photo by Cath Bacon) Page 10 members. Brigadier and Mrs. Phillip Jones (Great Britain); Col. and Mrs Soon Yeong Cha (Republic of Korea), and Col. and Mrs. Heinz Josef Feldman and their son Heinrich (Germany). Minutes. N/A. New Business. Memorial Day 2008 Meeting Update: In keeping with the OP tradition of meeting on Memorial Day, a biannual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington is scheduled for 3:15 PM on Friday, May 30. While changing to a meeting on May The Watch on the Rhine RIGHT: Olivia & Madeline Birmingham—Super Servers 15 26th was temporarily considered; since there were not any convenient available ceremony times at the Tomb of the Unknown, it was determined best to adhere to the traditional meeting date. There are plans for special arrangements to have wounded Marne vets from Walter Reed join the OP for lunch at Ft. Meyer before the formation and at the wreath laying ceremony afterwards at Arlington. Further details will follow. Adjournment. The Division birthday gathering ended at 4:00 p.m.; the next OP meeting will be on May 30th at Arlington. —John Insani, S-T 12 Tommy Thompson Minneapolis, MN Meeting. The fall meeting of O.P #12 was held on October 6th and 7th at the Country Inn & Suites in Albert Lea, MN with 18 members, including the President and S/T and special guest Helen Purdy, were in attendance. Minutes. The gathering began with a moment of silence in honor of Roy Purdy, long time member, who had passed away just a week before our meeting. Forrie Claussen led the men on a visit to the Veterans’ Memorial and Gretchen Claussen led the ladies on a shopping expedition. The business meeting was highlighted by presentations of a small gift by Gretchen Clausen to each of the women and of a service plaque by President Mel Ingram to Marilyn Manley in recognition of her faithfulness as the OP unofficial recording secretary. The remainder of the gathering consisted of dinner and leisure activities on Saturday and breakfast together on Sunday morning prior to meeting adjournment. New Business. Not reported. Adjournment. The next meeting will be the spring membership meeting in Albert Lea, MN, which is within a 60-90 minute drive for 75 of our members. The spring meeting will be held at the Country Inn & Suites on May 3-4, 2008. There are definite deadlines for both motel and dinner reservations which must be made prior to mid-April; lastminute “walk ins” cannot be accommodated. A meeting flyer will be sent to all regular attendees and all new members in early April. For any other members wish to attend, contact Jerry Manley (contact info on p. 2 and p. 31). —Jerry Manley, S/T Editor’s Note: The OP 12 Report was inadvertently not printed in the December issue despite it having been submitted prior to publication deadline. The error was mine, and I apologize for the inconvenience. The Watch on the Rhine Arizona Phoenix, AZ Meeting Announcement. Outpost 15 will hold its annual meeting/dinner on February 24th, at The Brothers Cafe’ in Peoria, Arizona. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m., and followed by dinner at noon. Minutes. N/A Proposed New Business. Due to failing health, both Carl Swanson and Carl Duncan, the current President and Secretary/Treasurer, are resigning their positions. Thus, there will be discussion about new officers and elections. Meeting invitations will be sent out, but it is requested that as many members as is possible attend this meeting so that an effective determination of new officers and an effective discussion about issues affecting the OP, the Western Region and the Society can be held Adjournment. N/A. —Michael J. Baker, VP 5845 Europe Meeting. N/A Minutes. N/A Proposed New Business. Planning is progressing for a May ceremony and plaque dedication in the town of Berchtesgaden, commemorating the arrival of the 3rd Infantry Division as the first allied unit to enter the town on 4 May 1945. Date of ceremony will be either 4 or 5 May. Anyone wishing to share information and/or pictures of their experience in that event and any veterans or other interested persons who would like to participate in the ceremony, please contact Monika Stoy. Another important event will come on May 25. There will be a Memorial Day ceremony at the Belleau Wood American Military Cemetery which will also mark the 90th anniversary of the final campaigns in France during WWI. This will be the only ceremony at the American Military Cemetery during the summer, so will serve to also mark the Second Battle of the Marne. The outpost will participate. Anyone interested in joining us please let us know. Finally, Salon-de-Provence, home of Nostradamus and a stop on the Marne Trail, is interested in finding a sister city in the United States. It currently has sister cities in Germany, Italy, England, and Spain, but not in the USA. Anyone interested in this project, please contact Monika Stoy. —Monika Stoy, P 3ID flag Raising at Bertchtesgaden on May 4, 1944. Page 11 Letters to the Editor Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 12:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: October Watch on the Rhine (UNCLASSIFIED) Dear Cath, I am disappointed with Mr. Tony Mele’s letter in the October 2007 issue. Of course, everyone has a right to a personal opinion, I will give mine also: Puerto Ricans are a very diverse people; they do not all think and act the same, and I don’t believe that Mr. Mele speaks for all Puerto Ricans or even for all 65th INF veterans. I am part of the documentary team that researched and produced the “Borinqueneers“ which is the unique story of the Soldiers of the 65th INF, the only Regular Army segregated, Puerto Rican Infantry Regiment. Of the 61,000 Puerto Ricans who served during the Korean War, hundreds veterans of the 65th were interviewed for the documentary. The veterans spoke for themselves, and some of them, both Continental and Puerto Rican, wept as they told their combat stories. Staff Sergeant Gabriel Soto-Rivera, my late father, was one them. Borinqueneers is an dramatic story of determination against discrimination, of pride, victory, glory, failure, disaster, and rebirth. Unfortunately, some people do not want to seek the truth of the events and they want to forget the humiliating court-martials that left a permanent smear on the history of the 65th. I have actively tried to have this injustice corrected. Today there are more Puerto Ricans living on the Continent than on the Puerto Rican Island, and the documentary has been highly successful in New Jersey, New York and Florida where there are large Puerto Rican and veteran communities. If the Borinqueneers were about cowardice and court-martials, as Mr. Mele alleges, why would the documentary been so successful those communities? You need only visit the “Comments Page” at www.borinqueneers.com to see the overwhelmingly positive reactions. God Bless America and Long Live the Borinqueneers! Baltazar (Bart) Soto, LTC USAR (Ret.) [email protected] / [email protected] (404) 464-3827 Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2007 4:51 PM Subject: Letter to the Editor-October 2007, p. 21-Alderson Hi Cath, I’ve gotten some more information regarding Kirk Demaree’s statement in the October 2007 issue that “no one knows for sure who was the ‘first American’ to cross the Rhine.” Actually, it is documented on p. 329 in the History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII: Promptly at 0100, on March 15, the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 7th Infantry and 1st and 3rd Battalions of the 30th Infantry pushed off.…Division Artillery simultaneously opened fire with ten battalions…. The initial barrage lasted twenty minutes. Advancing on the left flank of the regiment the 1st Battalion of the 7th Page 12 Infantry… moved northward rapidly and aggressively, overcoming smallarms resistance, which was supported by mortar and artillery defensive fire. At 0135, Company B led the 3rd Infantry Division into Germany about one mile south of Utweiler. First Scout Pfc. Wayne T. Alderson was the first man across. Rich Heller, Webmaster & Database Mgr [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 11:56 AM Subject: Re: Memorial Day News from OP7 Cath, Thanks for keeping me in the loop. I appreciate the work you are doing with The Watch; it is GREAT.… You know, it is through The Watch that I was finally able to find the individual who was the company commander of the unit in which I began my service in Korea. I had tried to locate him and it was not until my name was published as a new member some years ago that he and I found each other again after all of those years. We even had lunch together when he came to Richmond with his son and grandson to visit the Museum of the Confederacy a few years ago. Good stuff! Jay Lowden To: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: RE: Many thanks for your help Date: Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:56:37 Good afternoon Captain Markley, Many thanks for your help in getting me a step closer to being in touch with Susan Gettig. I do hope your help pans out, but even if it doesn’t, I’m still most grateful for your kindness in getting back to me. If there’s anything I can do for you with reference to the Women’s Memorial, please don’t hesitate to be in touch. …If you know of other servicewomen/women veterans who should be registered with us, please send us their names and whatever else you know about them, and we’ll get them into our system. Your help with this work is invaluable. Please note, there is no charge for registering at the Women’s Memorial. Best to you, Daphne Steinberg, 800/222-2294, Ext. 3023. [email protected] Sent: Monday, October 29, 2007 4:18 PM Subject: Adopt a Soldier Update Cath, Thought this would be of interest to everyone. Alta To: [email protected] Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:10:10 -0400 The Watch on the Rhine Subject: Adopt a Soldier Update October 24, 2007 Dear Soldier Sponsors, I wish all of you could have been at the Hunter terminal on Wednesday night, October 24. A flight of 3rd ID soldiers returned to the U.S. from Iraq. They got off the plane, turned in their weapons, then headed into the terminal. No families are allowed at the terminal, only USO and Red Cross volunteers. We formed a lane, clapping and cheering and hugging our returning soldiers, telling them we are proud of them, that we appreciate their service to our country, and giving thanks that they had returned safely. It was an honor to be the first American civilians to look into their eyes and see their smiles. From: Ron McKeown [[email protected]] Sent: Monday, November 12, 2007 To:[email protected] Cc:[email protected] Subject: The Watch on the Rhine Vol 88 No.4 February 2007 Robert Mages: I am writing you in regard to a [courtesy] photo and caption used in the Feb 2007 issue of The Watch on the Rhine. The photo cutline read, “An instructor, dog handler Cpl. Brannan, Jr. and scout dog on a training exercise somewhere in Korea 1952. Photo courtesy of the US Army Military History Institute.” As I understand it, the courtesy photo and the caption are made available to the public by the USA Military History Institute (USAMHI), but I want to report an error in the caption. It was not “Cpl. Brannan, Jr.,” it was me. I was a dog handler in the 26th Infantry Scout Dog Platoon in Korea US56 083 361.I performed 29 combat patrols with my scout dog, Champ, in front of our lines. On July 9,1952 an Army photographer took several pictures of me and Champ simulating Combat Patrols. I have some copies of some of those photos, and on the back of some of them is printed, “9 July 1952—Officers of the 7th Inf. Div. watch demonstration of scout dogs at the 26th Scout Dog Platoon, 7th Dog handler Cpl. Ronald A. McKeown and scout dog “Champ” of the 26th Scout Dog Platoon, 7INF near Saemal, Korea on 9 July 1952. US Army Photo by PFC E. J. Steinberg 7th Signal Co., Photo Section. (Photo courtesy Mr. Ronald McKeown.) The Watch on the Rhine Inf. Div. Near Saemal, Korea. US Army Photo by PFC E. J. Steinberg 7th Signal Co., Photo Section.” I’m attaching a scanned copy of the original photograph taken by the Army photographer in 1952 that was in February 2007 Watch. On the back of the photo is printed, “Scout Dog ‘Champ,’ Cpl. Ronald McKeown, and Sgt. Bruce Bushnell—all members of the 26th Infantry Scout Dog Platoon that served in Korea from February 1952 to December 1952. The soldier, dog handler with ‘Champ’ on leash, in this picture not Cpl. Brannan—it’s me, and I am respectfully requesting that this error be corrected. I am prepared to supply whatever evidence of proof I have at my disposal to see that this correction is made. I have many other Army Signal Corps photos that were taken that same day: 9 July 1952. I can send you those if you request them. Again, would you help me to see that this error is corrected? Sincerely, Ronald A. McKeown, US Army Cpl. US56 083 361 Honorably Discharged Dec.1952 Fort Laughton, WA 14103 68th Ave. E. / Puyallup, WA 98373 (253) 539 5212 89th Reunion • Columbus, GA The Society of the Third Infantry Division and attached units in war or peace will hold its 89th Reunion and will welcome the Division home from Iraq in Columbus, GA from September 18 –21, 2008. The Reunion location will be at the Sheraton Hotel 4 Points, located at 5351 Sydney Simons Blvd (1.706.327.6868). Room rates are $99 per night plus tax. There are free self-parking facilities and airport transportation. For additional information, contact Linda Irvine of the Reunion Brat: (1.360.663.2521/ [email protected].) Tentative Agenda Sept 18th 6-9 p.m. Presidential Reception Sept 19th Time TBD Tour of Ft. Benning w/ lunch at Club Times TBD Regimental Dinners Sept 20th 9-12 p.m. Business Meeting 9-3 p.m. Ladies Function: Tour of FDR Home (Little Whitehouse) and Southern Lunch Buffet 6-11 p.m. Banquet Dinner Sept 21st 7:30-9:30 a.m. Memorial Breakfast The Society of the Third Infantry Division welcomes all who served in the 3rd or its attached units and all family members or friends to join the Society. For membership info, contact Membership Chair Jim Tiezzi (239.466.1214 / ajimmjtiezzi@ aol.com or Dick Gallmeyer (1.800.523.4715 / [email protected]) or visit the Society website at www.3rdiv.org. Marne Riders Plans are under way for a Marne Rider “Thunder Run” to be held just before the reunion in 2008. Marne Riders will roll from Ft. Stewart to Ft. Benning with a stop at the POW-MIA Museum in Andersonville, GA and then a grand entrance to the Society Reunion in Columbus, GA. Page 13 MARNE TRAIL REPORT By Monika Stoy n August, Tim and Monika Stoy visited MG Lloyd Ramsey and COL Sherman Pratt to learn more about the final days of the war and the role of the 7th INF and the 3rd ID in taking Berchtesgaden, and to obtain their guidance for the Marne Trail project. MG Ramsey, COL Pratt, and thousands of other Marne Solders know for a fact that the 3rd ID was the first unit to enter Berchtesgaden and raised a flag there on May 4, 1944. But, many other people do not know this fact; therefore, in order to correct the error propounded in several histories that inaccurately credit the 101st Airborne Division or the 2nd French Armored Division for taking the last Nazi bastion, it is critically important that the Society emplace a 3ID Marne Trail plaque at Berchtesgaden. I The status of the Marne Trail Project is good; the coming year will be an especially good one with plaque emplacements scheduled in 8-10 villages in Southern France, ... In October, Monika traveled to Germany to begin coordination for the Berchtesgaden plaque. On 29 October, she met with Mayor Rudy Schaupp of Berchtesgaden and Mr. Florian Beierl, a local historian and author of a book on the Obersalzberg. The purpose of the meeting was to coordinate the dedication of a plaque honoring the 3rd Infantry Division in recognition of it being the first allied unit to enter Berchtesgaden on 4 May 1944. Mr. Beierl and Monika drove to the Obersalzberg, which is in the vicinity Hitler’s Berghof. That particular location is now a field behind a German luxury hotel on land owned by the Bavarian state government. Mayor Schaupp enthusiastically supports the plan of emplacing a plaque in Berchtesgaden which is the terminal point of the Marne Trail in Germany. Three village Mayor Rudy Schaupp, Monika locations are being considStoy, and Florian Beierl Berchtesgaden War Memorial Page 14 Monika Stoy at the flag-raising site ered: the courtyard in front of the church, the railroad station, or a conference center. Work is in progress to possibly place plaques at all three. With assistance from Mr. Beierl, dialogue is also in progress with the Bavarian government to emplace an appropriate plaque at the actual flagraising site next May. The status of the Marne Trail Project is good; the coming year will be an especially good one with plaque emplacements scheduled in 8-10 villages in Southern France, and now with a keystone plaque emplacement in Berchtesgaden. Contact Tim and Monika Stoy if you would like to participate or support the Marne Trail Project. Church Yard The Watch on the Rhine 2008 Membership Roster Addendum Last First ALDOUS ALLEN ALLEN III ARANT ARENA ARNOLD ASHE BAKER BARBIER BARDILL BARTEL BARTLETT BENIS BETSON BIRCH BIRCH BLAKELEY BLANK BOBERG BOHANNON BONENBERGER BONNER BOSQUEZ BOYER BOYER BOZON-PETRIER BRENNER BRENT BROST BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWN BROWNLEE JR. BRUNS BUCK BURNS CANADA CANNON CAPORALI CARGILE CARRIGG CASTILLO CASTILLO CAUDLE CAVARERO CHAFFEE CHAMBERS CHESHIRE CHIGI CLARKE COLVIN CONLEY CONWAY COOK COUTURE CRAGO CRAMER CROWELL CUNY CURRAN DAVEY DAVEY DAVIS DE BORD DE MASSO DE MOL DEAVER DEGIOANNI DELPOUVE DENNIS DESPUT DEVOCELLE DI PRIMA DINGES DIXON DOHERTY DOJUTREK DOMANGE DOUGHERTY DOUGLASS DUCHEMIN DUNLEY EARNEST EDMOND EDWARDS ELLIS TRAVIS H. ANDREW NORMAN F.J. CHARLES T. RONALD J. JOSHUA B. ROBERT P. GUY L. MICHEL EDWARD A. JOSEPH MILTON R. CHARLES S. WILLIAM R. ELLEN A. STEPHEN M. LAWRENCE O. JEFFREY P. MARC E. DUSTIN L. WILLIAM J. BARBARA C. SAUL ROBERT YVES GEORGES DYLAN MICHAEL J. DAVID J. CLYDE E. JEREMY L. MARCUS P. PATRICIA R. ROBERT C. ERIC B. WILSON S. CURTIS R. DANNY R. PATRICK J. JEAN-PAUL CYNTHIA A. KELLY M. ALEX R. GUILLERMO KEANAN G. JOEL NORMAN C. MORRIS GEORGE B. GEORGE A. SUZANNE DUANE WAYNE S. ALAYNE P. TERENCE ALPHONSE MICHAEL G. JASON J. DEWARD J. WILLIAM A. PATRICK K. GEFFREY W. JAMES C. RUSS L. RUTH L. PHILLIP A. DANIEL BOBBY G. ALFRED JACQUES M. CHAD D. FRANK JEAN LUC VINCENT CHUCK S. MCARTHUR ACK JANE PHILLIPPE ROBERT C. CURTIS W. HERVE PATRICK J. CLAY B. ROBERT R. AVIS M. SHANNON B. Code: RA = Regular Annual Unit Rank ASSOC 1-30/1CAV/AR DIV 10FA/1BN DIV/4INF/2BG 1-15INF 69FA/ HHC 15INF/TANK CO ASSOC DIV/HQ 1-30INF/A 60 AMBUL CO ASSOC French ASSOC-USAG DIV/STB/HHOC DIV/STB 703MAINT BATT 2BN/41FA 30INF/1BN, HHC ASSOC DIV/HQ/HQ BTRY ASSOC 2/69FA ASSOC-French ASSOC-French ASSOC HHOC, STB 1-15INF/ 3BDE DIV/HHC 15REG/MED/O ASSOC- USAF 3/7CAV ASSOC 2/61INF/A 4-3ADA 1-15INF 30/INF DIV/3S&T/A HHC 9FA/B BTRY ASSOC-France 1/15INF DIV/703D MSB/ ASSOC-82nd ABN 5-7/CAV 9FA/1BN ASSOC-USN 7RCT DIV/HQ/DIVARTY 7INF ASSOC ASSOC 4BDE/1-184INF 15INF/1BN/HQ HHOC, STB 293MP ASSOC-French AF 3MED/BN/D 7INF 3/69AR HHQ/CO 2/64ARM ASSOC DIV/HHSC, 703BSB SUS BDE ASSOC HHOC STB DIV ASSOC DIV/HQ ASSOC French Army 15INF/I ASSOC-French ASSOC-French 7INF/ 39FA/SERV BTTU ASSOC French EOD DIV/SIG 3AVN/BN/B 3FSB/ 15INF/HHC/1BN ASSOC ASSOC-Belgian ASSOC-French 203FSB/, HHSC ASSOC-French 1/15INF/1/30INF HHC/DIV 4-3 ADA 7CAV/HQ ASSOC DIV/HHSC/STB SFC COL 1LT PFC PFC LTC SSGT MAJ LTC SGT SP4 2ND DB COL LTC LTC SP4 E5 MAJ SFC SPC LTC SPC SGT LTC CPL TSGT SSGT E4 PFC MAJ SSGT SGT SGT 1LT SGT SSGT PFC SGT SGT SGT E4 MAJ SPC 1LT PFC SP4 MAJ MAJ SFC SP4 SFC LTC PVT MSGT MSGT CSM SGT MAJ LTC PFC MAJ RL = Regular Life Period Address City St Zip 9812 DOCKSIDE TER GAITHERSBURG MD 20886-4205 OIF 6 HONEYSUCKLE WAY FT MITCHELL AL 36856-5409 OIF 502 WAVERLY CT HINESVILLE GA 31313-3545 CW 265 STATE RTE 381 SEDALIA KY 42079-9613 CW 146 HELENE ST ISLIP TERRACE NY 11752-1117 OIF 15303 WINDY COVE DR HOUSTON TX 77095-1911 OIFI-III 112 RAINBOW AVE FT BENNING GA 31905-6536 WWII 6398 RT 37 MARION IL 62959-6047 CW BP 40332 PAPEETE 98713 FRENCH POLYNESIA CW 7408 ROYAL SPRINGS RD KNOXVILLE TN 37918-9177 OIF ‘07 1219 E. 7TH ST ONTARIO CA 91764-1007 CW 10466 LOWEMONT ST BELLFLOWER CA 90706-4152 WWII 2 ROUTE DE MARSEILLE ST MAXI-MIN-LA STE BAUME 83470 FRANCE 702 AUGUSTA DR VINE GROVE KY 40175-9676 OIF 8 WYNN PL FT STEWART GA 31315-1840 OIF 8 WYNN PL FT STEWART GA 31315-1840 CW 321 S. FRANKLIN ST VAN WERT OH 45891-2108 CW 165 DOGWOOD TRAIL DR STOCKBRIDGE GA 30281-5837 OIF’07 300 MILLER LOOP FT BENNING GA 31905-6562 1825 B HIGHWAY LIBERTY MO 64068-7924 KW 21 CLAY ST REAR TAMAQUA PA 18252-1301 320 PEACHTREE ST # 480 ROANOKE AL 36274-1483 OIF ‘07 579 LAKE ST ADRIAN MI 49221-1523 CW 9 PLACE DE L’HOTEL DE VILLE SEYNOD 74600 FRANCE CW 1095 CHEMIN DU PUITS DE LA COMMUNE 83250 FRANCE CW 4663 ROUTE D’ANNECY DOUSSARD 72410 FRANCE OIF-’07 HHOC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 APO AE 09342 OIF 1005 BIRDELL RD HONEY BROOK PA 19344-1288 OIF HABERSHAM ST #12 FT. STEWART GA 31315-1865 KW 5279 COBBLEGATE BLVD APT L DAYTON OH 45439-6124 OIF PSC3 BOX 1851 APO AE 9021 OIF #63 OAKDALE MHC LUDOWICI GA 31316 1100 CURLEW RD, # 188 DUNEDIN FL 34698-1911 PT 43159 SYCAMORE BEND GONZALES LA 70737-7775 GW 6008 ARAPAHOE TER OXON HILL MD 20745-1968 OIF ‘07 B CO 1-15 IN 3D BDE 3ID APO AE 09308-5956 OIF 9247 LAUREL RIDGE CROSSING RD LORTON VA 22079-2959 CW PO BOX 40854 FAYETTEVILLE NC 28309-0854 KW PO BOX 411 STERLING MA 01564-0411 LA CASINCA-LO CHEMIN DES 9 FONTS LA ROQUEBRUSSANNE 83136 FRANCE OIF 1907 6TH CT PHENIX CITY AL 36867-4504 GW PSC 116 BOX A209A APO AE 09777 CW 321 S. HIGH ST UVALDE TX 78801-5977 OIF ‘07 1049 115TH ST APT 1B COLLEGE POINT NY 11356-1507 PT 306 BRIGHTS LAKE RD HINESVILLE GA 31313-1510 CW 24 ALLEE DES SOUDANES LOUVECIENNES 78430 FRANCE KW 168 DAVENELLA DR EAST RYEGATE VT 05042-6589 KW 5513 EXCALIBUR DR GARLAND TX 75044-3627 WWII 54 MC COUNS LN OYSTER BAY NY 11771-3106 7776 LEANING PINE CT MIDLAND GA 31820-4428 5321 PRINCETON AVE WESTMINSTER CA 92683-2754 OIF 1600 SAN JOSE DR ANTIOCH CA 94509-4641 CW 12455 LARGO DR SAVANNAH GA 31419-2056 OIF ‘07 HHOC, STB 3ID UNIT 42166 APO AE 09342 OIF 6566 AUTUMN WIND CIR CLARKSVILLE MD 21029-1277 WWII 35 CHEMIN DU GRAND ROYAL ST MAXIMIN LA STE BAUME 83470 FRANCE CW 11 AUGUSTA WAY DOVER NH 03820-5013 OIF ‘07 947 E.G. MILES PKWY #78 HINESVILLE GA 31313-4544 CW 35 ST. ANDRE TROIS RIVIERES QUEBEC G8T 1R6 CANADA 15609 GARDENSIDE LN TAMPA FL 33624-1817 OIF 3 133 ARLINGTON CT RICHMOND HILL GA 31324-3709 OIF 5B, S3 FOB Q-WEST APO AE 09351 516 HENRY ST GLENNVILLE GA 30427-2460 OIF ‘07 546 HURT RDSW SMYRNA GA 30082-2911 18727 SAND DE SAC RD SALINAS CA 93907-1325 CW 16016 NW 10TH CIR CITRA FL 32113-4908 CW 105 BRD DE LA CORNICHE THONON 74200 FRANCE KW 3760 BALD MOUNTAIN RD JEFFERSON NC 28694-7107 LE PIGEONNIER 5 RUD DANIEL KINET SALON DE PROVENCE 13300 FRANCE 806 ALLEE MARCELPAGNOL ST MAXIMIN LA STE BAUME 83470 FRANCE OIF II-III 2145 DEED CT VIENNA VA 22181-3257 WWII 3812 NEW CASTLE RD PULASKI PA 16143-1026 CW 1, ALLEE DES LAURIERS LAMANON 13113 FRANCE WWII 271 CLAFLIN BLVD FRANKLIN SQUARE NY 11010-3433 CW PO BOX 375 VIENNA OH 44473-0375 OIF 66 GOLDENWAY DR RICHMOND HILL GA 31324 CW PO BOX 130968 THE WOODLANDS TX 7393-0968 3303 FAR VIEW DR. AUSTIN TX 78730-3300 FOND-DES CHAMPS ORGEO 24 68801 BELGIUM 11606 AMARILLO CT DUBLIN CA 94568-2216 OIF ‘07 635 WILLES RD ROSWELL GA 30075-4337 63 PLACE DES HIRONDELLES LA LONDE LES MAURES 83250 FRANCE OIF 633 LEE RD 2095 PHENIX CITY AL 36870-1041 PT 12445 WOODLAKE RD ELBERT CO 80106-8841 CW 923 FIRST AVE BEAVER FALLS PA 15101-4601 12182 WINSTON ST GARDEN GROVE CA 92845-1629 OIF 815 OAK LANDING RD JESUP GA 31546-1518 AA = Asociate Annual AL = Assocviate Life OP Code 7 60 MA 33 5 35 60 35 54 60 22 22 5845 MA MA MA 57 60 60 MA 5 60 13 5845 5845 5845 MA 5 MA 57 MA MA 2 35 7 MA 7 3 11 5845 60 FBA 35 5 MA 5845 11 35 5 60 FBA 54 60 MA 7 5845 11 MA FBA 2 MA MA MA 60 54 2 5845 3 5845 5845 7 57 5845 5 57 MA 35 1 5845 54 MA 5845 60 88 57 22 MA AA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA AA AA RA RL RA RA RA RA RA AA RA AA AA AA RA RA RA RA AA RA AA RA RA RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA RA RL AA RL RA RL AA AA RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA AA RA RA AA RA AA RA AA RL AA AA RA RA AA RA RL RA RA RA AA AA RL AA RA RA RA AA RA HM = Honorary Last ELMER ELY ENGBRECHT EVANS FABRE FABY FALLON FAULKNER FELLER FELTZ FERGUSON FIELD FISCHER FISHER FISHER FISHER FIUMARA JR. FIVECOAT FLEIG FLETCHER FLORES FORI FORMENTELLI FOSS FRANCOIS FRANK FREDRICK FREEMAN FULTON FURUYA GALE GALL GAMMILL GARDNER GATLIN GEORGE GEORGULAS III GIAMMONA GOODMAN GORMAN GRAHAM GREENWELL GRIFFITH GRINER GROVE GUELT GUERRERO GUEVARRA GUNTHER GUTHRIE HAINAUT HALFAKER HAMILTON HANSEN HARM HARRIS HARVILL HASSENPLUG HAYES JR HEMMANN HENSLEY HERRERA HEWITT HICKS HIGGINS HILDEBRAND HILLIS HINDERLITER HOFFMAN HOGAN HOLT HOPKINS HUBBARD HUBBARD HUTCHESON INNIS IRIAZARRY JACKSON JAMANDRE JAMES JOHANNSEN JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOHNSON JOLLIMORE JONES JONES JONES JONES JURNEY KECTON KEITH KELLY First DONALD B. PARIS D. JEFFREY W. ROBERT K. GERARD TONY H. JOSEPH T. RICHARD A. FREDERIC MIKE L. GEORGE NATHAN R. STEVEN T. CAROL ANN DAN RODOLPH C. PHILIP A. DAVID G. RAYMOND A. MICHAEL L. MATHEW W. RYNE P. MICHEL DAVID W. MISHEAL BARBARA A. WARREN L. DAREN A. ROBERT L. HENRY H. PAUL B. KARL TRAVIS G. WILLIAM S. ELAINE D. CARL R. GEORGE P. DAVID J. MICHAEL A. GERALD C. THOMAS J. CECIL H. DAVID M. RHETT B. MAURICE E. LAURIE JUAN J. GABRIEL M. MATTHEW L. BONNIE L. PASCAL DAWN F. RODDUE D. GERALDINE M. PAT A. JAMES R. ROSE ROBERT L. WILLIAM H. STEVEN GERALD W. EDGAR F. STEPHEN A. DEMARIO RICHARD C. DEBRA A. TAMI J. ROBERT S. FRED P. JOHN P. JAMAR D. SHIRLEY S. CLYDE E. THEODORE L. BOBIE F. MITCH JOE C. EDDIE B. FERNANDO C. THOMAS S. TIM O. CURTIS W. MARY ANN SAMUEL B. WILLIAM T. JAMES A. JASON W. ROBERT C. RONALD C. WELDON S. THOMAS H. DANIEL R. JOHN D. THOMAS P. Unit 15INF/L 30/INF/1BN HHC DIV/HQ/123SIG/10ENG 1-15INF/A ASSOC-French Navy ASSOC-French Army 15INF/D 7INF/TANK CO ASSOC ASSOC ASSOC 3/11 C CO (OCS) DIV/HQ HHC/3ID4/87DIV DIV/MED 15INF/1BN 15INF/ 1-64AR/1-15INF/DIV DIV/3BCT ASSOC –French Cavalry 1-15INF/ B 2-7INF ASSOC-French Navy 1-15INF/B 1-15INF/ B 3BDE ASSOC 15INF/1BN/B 1-501st/AB 4INF/2BDE DIV/HQ G-2 IPW 1-41FA/STB/1STBCT/D ASSOC-German DIV/703ORD/ 15INF/L ASSOC 30INF/2BN/B 7INF DIV/3BDE/1-37AR 30INF/1/C /3BDE 4INF/2ND BTL GRP 3/7CAV 4/64AR/NCO ACDY DIV/HHC 10ENG DIV/MED ASSOC-French 15INF/B DIV/3MED BN HHSC, STB ASSOC ASSOC-Belgian 3ID/293rd MP, 2ID HHSC, STB ASSOC ASSOC 703MBN/ C&E CO ASSOC 10FA 10FA/1BN DIV/HHC 3BCT 30INF/2BN/A 3-& 1-7INF/1-15INF DIV/FIN 2-3 BTB ASSOC ASSOC DIV/STB/1-3ADA/CAV DIV/123SIG 7INF 7INF/HQ DIV/SIG ASSOC 15INF/N 15INF/K/ 3BN 7CAV/A 3-1CAV HHOC, STB 2/69AR/317ENG 2-3MNVR/F 3BDE DIV/2-, 3- & 4BCT 1-9FA/B 703MAINT/94MAINT/ ASSOC ASSOC 4-64AR/1-9FA/DIV/4BCT DIV/HQ 703 MAINT 123SIG/3STB ASSOC 10ENG/E 65INF/58FA DIV/MED 1-30INF 3-64AR/2-64AR/7CAV 4/64AR Rank PFC E5 LTC SGT CPT PFC E5 E5 LTC E6 COL E7 SP4 MAJ 2LT LT PFC E5 Sailor PFC PFC PVT SSGT 2LT 1LT LTC PVT SSGT SGT SSGT 1LT CPT SFC PFC SPC SFC COL 1LT SP4 SPC CPT SGT SP5 PFC CPT CPT SP4 1SGT SP5 PFC SGT E4 PFC SGT SGT PFC SFC E5 PFC SGT SSGT PFC COL SPC E5 MAJ SP4 E5 SP5 E6 LTC SGT MAJ 1LT Period KW CW PT OIF CW Address City St Zip 1235 MASTERS AVE CRESWELL OR 97426-9771 1740 TODD DR JOHNSON CITY TN 37604-2738 2101 SILVER CREEK DR COLORADO SPGS CO 80921-4016 5001 RIVER CHASE DR #714 PHOENIX CITY AL 36867-7471 CHEMIN FERNAUD FABRE GAREOULT 83136 FRANCE 5 AVE GERMAINE CAGNES-SUR-MER 06800 FRANCE WWII 511 KENSINGTON AVE #207 MERIDEN CT 06451-2071 CW 25890 CLARK ST NOVI MI 48375-1612 14A RUE DU LAVOIR VICHTEN 9189 GRAND DUCHY OF LUXEMBURG 2329 W. MULBERRY ST FT COLLINS CO 80521-3224 37 WILLOW SALINAS CA 93901-3224 OIF 21054 BILES RD ALBEMARLE NC 28001-8013 OIF 10 AUDIE MURPHY WAY FT STEWART GA 31315-1008 OIF 900 BLACK WILLOW DR HINESVILLE GA 31313-6481 PT 25 JEFFREY LN KNOXVILLE MD 21758-9016 CW 248 TAMARA WAY COLUMBIA SC 29229-8729 CW 101 MAIN ST HICKORY PA 15340-1120 OIF’07 214 MILLER LOOP FT BENNING GA 31905-6561 OIF ‘07 W5530 CASTLE ROCK DR NEW LISBON WI 53950-9651 CW 102 AVENUE DES NOUETTES CAVALIERE 83240 FRANCE OIF ‘07 B CO 1-15 IN 3D BDE 3ID APO AE 09308-5956 OIF 2121 GULICK AVE FT STEWART GA 31314 CW PLACE DES HIRONDELLES LA LONDE LES MAURES 83250 FRANCE OIF 43 FOXHILL IRVINE CA 92604-3039 OIF ‘07 B CO 1-15 IN 3D BDE 3ID APO AE 09308-5956 13340 GOLF CREST CIR TAMPA FL 33618-8659 CW 6814 SE 66TH AVE PORTLAND OR 97206-7449 OIF’07 1448A HODGES ST WISE VA 24293 CW 73850 MANITO LAKE RD TIPTON MD 65081-3510 KW 1557 PAULA DR, # E HONOLULU HI 96816-4337 OIF 50 GOLDEN GROVE LN RICHMOND HILL GA 31324-4287 WWII 1294 YOKAYO CT UKIAH CA 95482-6327 KW 3980 CHAPMAN PL RIVERSIDE CA 92506-1126 KW 1736 KINGS DR PASO ROBLES CA 93446-3628 12291 CLIFFWOOD GARDEN GROVE CA 92840-2614 CW 2100 W. DEVONSHIRE AVE #12 HEMET CA 92545-2556 CW 1803 CLAY LN CEDAR PARK TX 78613-3539 PT 8238 STODDARD DR MANASSAS VA 20110-8308 OIF 1-3 12078 CARDAMOM DR WOODBRIDGE VA 22192-1443 CW 30 LADONIA DR PHENIX CITY AL 36869-5907 OIF ‘07 8340 WRIGHT ST ARVADA CO 80005 GW 618 HONEY RIDGE LN HINESVILLE GA 31313-5249 PT 7204 DUCK CT SPRINGFIELD VA 22152-3602 KW 106 MILLER LOOP FT BENNING GA 31905-6558 WWII PO BOX 3912 QUINCY IL 62305-3912 40 ALLEE FARANDOLE CAVALAIRE 83240 FRANCE OIF 18810 DENNY DR EAGLE RIVER AL 99577-8593 CW 690 W. 22ND ST SAN PEDRO CA 90731-5904 OIF ‘07 HHSC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 APO AE 09342 5432 EDINGER HUNTINGTON BCH CA 92649-1503 23 RUE SAINT ROCH 6660 HOUFFALIZE BELGIUM OIF I-III 1701 KALORM RD NW #211 WASHINGTON DC 20009-3507 OIF ‘07 HHSC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 APO AE 09342 5134 WILLOW VIEW CT PLEASANTON CA 94588-3741 PO BOX 786 GRESHAM OR 97030-0183 CW 12106 ASH FLEETWOOD DR NW LAVALE MD 21502-6028 13 MARIAN LN SPRINGFIELD IL 62704-5325 KW 116 N 4TH ST LEWISBURG PA 17837-1404 CW 1100 CEDAR KNOLL DR ROSWELL GA 30076-5404 OIF 3825 JOANNE DR COLUMBUS GA 31906-2122 CW 6225 US HIGHWAY 22 & 3E MORROW OH 45152-9710 OIF’07 PO BOX 4409 FT STEWART GA 31315-4409 CW 822 W. SCOTT ST MILWAUKEE WI 53204-2356 OIF ‘07 50 HONEYSUCKLE LN FT STEWART GA 31315-1770 2917 REDWOOD AVE COSTA MESA CA 92626-3718 11499 410TH ST NORTH BRANCH MN 55056-6299 OIF ’07 54 CASEY DR #C RICHMOND HILLS GA 31324-3598 CW 356 GLEN MILLS RD PO BOX 87 THORNTON PA 19373-1043 WWII 6413 TREE TOP CIR COLUMBIA MD 21045-2895 WWII 24 ROSILIA LN FISHKILL NY 12524-1211 OIF III 11527 CARSON FIELD LN CYPRESS TX 77433-2297 21 OLD SUNBURY RD HINESVILLE GA 31313-1122 WWII 6301 OVERTON RIDGE BLVD #219 FT WORTH TX 76132-3289 KW 3302 W. DRAVUS SEATTLE WA 98199-2625 CW 109 N.W. 51ST ST DEERFIELD BEACH FL 33064-2329 OIF’07 6531 MILVA LN SPRINGFIELD VA 22150-4268 OIF ‘07 HHOC ,STB, 3ID UNIT #41266 APO AE 09342 OIF 200 PO BOX 7976 COLUMBUS GA 31908-7976 OIF’07 9310 MAGNOLIA RIDGE DR HOUSTON TX 77070-1933 OIF 7 TARO LEAF DR FT STEWART GA 31315-1009 OIF 7312 A ALEXANDER CR FT STEWART GA 31315-1708 PT 2643 WIND SONG CT CONCORD NC 28027-2015 840 BALBOA AVE NAPITOLA CA 95010-2302 840 BALBOA AVE NAPITOLA CA 95010-2302 OIF’07 717 DAVIS RD RICHMOND HILL GA 31324-5402 CW PO BOX 98002 DES MOINES WA 98198-0002 OIF 5651 DERBY CT # 222 ALEXANDRIA VA 22311-5651 5670 COUNTRY CLUB LN WASHINGTON MO 3090-5238 CW 74 E. DAYTON FRESNO CA 93704-4501 KW 2414 MIRA DR GARLAND TX 75044-6658 CW 2425 E. SOLWAY ST SIOUX CITY IA 51104-4007 OIF’07 168 WAYFAIR LN HINESVILLE GA 31313-8308 OIF 7704 DOMINION AVE NE LACEY WA 98516-6288 CW 18509 AZALEA DR DERWOOD MD 20855-1437 OP Code 63 3 88 60 5845 5845 5 13 5845 88 54 60 MA MA 7 3 5 60 18 5845 MA MA 5845 22 MA 2 63 7 7 FBA MA 54 22 22 22 22 35 7 7 60 88 MA 7 60 17 5845 60 22 MA FBA 5845 7 MA 54 63 7 17 5 60 60 57 MA 18 MA 22 12 MA 5 7 5 35 MA 35 63 2 FBA MA 60 35 MA MA 3 54 54 MA 63 7 17 54 35 17 MA 63 7 RA RA RA RA AA AA RA RL AA AA AL RA RA RA RA RA RL RL RA AA RA RA AA RA RA AA RA RA RA RL RA AA RA RA AA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA AA RA RL RA AA AA RA RA AA AA RA AA RL RA RA RL RA RA RA AA AA RA RA RA RA RA AA RA RL RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA AA AA RA RL RA AA RA RA RA RA RA RA Last KENNEDY KILPATRICK KILPATRICK KING KNEALING KNIGHT KOSTKA LA ROUX LAMBROFF LANCER PH.D. LASLEY SR. LAWLER LEE LEE LEIBRAND LEONARD LIBBEY LILLY LYNCH LYNCH MADDEN MADDEN MAGGIORE MALONE MARCIS MARCOFF MARION MARTIN MARTINEZ MARTINEZ MARTINEZ MASSENGALE MC CALL MC CRORY MC DOUGAL MC FADDEN MC INTOSH MC KENNAH MC KNIGHT MC MANUS MCQUISTON MCBRIDE MEINDL MEINDL MENN MEYERS MILLER MILLER MINTO MIRARCHI MITCHELL MOLLISON MONTESA MONTIER MORAN MORGAN MORRIS MORTON MOSER MOSER NAPOLEON NEMEC NEWBERRY NORDAN NUNNELEE OEIL ORTIZ OVERFIELD PAGOMENOS PALENCHAR PALISI PARR PARSON PASCO PAULIK PAYNE PAYNE PEACHEY III PFIEFFER PHILLIPS PIATT PIERSOL PINNA PINNA PIPER POLTORAK PORTO POUNDS POURREZ PRUETTE PRUSAK QUAGLIA QUAGTIATA QUICK First ROBERT J. GLORIA THOMAS ROBERT E. LEROY WM. WESLEY N. MITCHELL ALAIN GEORGE W. WERNER ERNEST M. KELLY DONALD W. GREGORY M. CHRISTINA L. BETTYE CHARLES H. REX D. JEFFREY JOSEPH F. EDWARD J. MIKE J. MICHAEL V. TIMOTHY R. SHAUN C. WILLA EVA GAYLE RANDY A. ADOLFO MONIQUE SAUL LOUIS JANICE J. ERWIN L. DEWEY DERRECK L. WILLIAM A. TODD P. MARK E. JOHN C. EVANS D. JON C. KLAUS MARIE-LOUISE THOMAS J. ROYAL A. SIMONE C. STEPHEN NICHOLAS H. MARIO R. EDWIN A. RAYMOND D. TAMIRANO A. HENRI A. THOMAS F. LEONARD C. LAWRENCE J. RUDY KEITH E. VIRGIL L. ANUICK JON C. MARION D. LELAND W. MICHAEL W. RICHARD RICARDO A. FRED J. MICHAEL G. ANDREW E. JOSEPH J. JOSEPH J. DION SERGE ANDREW F. DEONEZA MATTHEW C. JOHN A. AMELIA CRAIG W. BENJIMAN KIM E. ANTHONY JUSTIN D. RAYMOND GERALD J. GASPAR P. JARROD B. JOSEPHINE GEORGE H. STEVEN R. WILLIAM RICHARD RICHARD L. Unit HHOC, STB ASSOC DIV/ARTY/ 293rd AP/ 546th MP DIV/65INF/C 1-76FA/A DIV ASSOC-French Marines 30INF/C ASSOC 15INF DIV/203RD FSB 1/64AR/B 3rdCAB C/B ASSOC ASSOC-US N 7INF/1BN/E 6/1FA 1/15INF/HHC 10FA/1BN ASSOC-36DIV/636TD 30INF/C 15INF/HQ HQCO 10ENG/ 1/10FA ASSOC ASSOC HHOC,STB 1/15INF/HHC ASSOC DIV/3BDE ASSOC-USMC 703MAINT BN ASSOC 7INF HHC 10FA/1BN DIV/4BCT SFC DIV/HQ, 1BCT ASSOC- 7INF. 3-1CAV 1-15INF/ BCO 3BDE ASSOC -German ASSOC-German 2-3 AVN 65INF/MED/CO ASSOC DIV DIV/3BCT 15INF/2BN DIV/123SIG DIV/3CAB B/TRP 3-7/CAV ASSOC-French ASSOC –French 62 Coastal ARTY BTY DIV 65INF/1BN/C HHOC/ 2-69AR 15INF/1BN/HQ ASSOC-French 1-15INF/ DIV/1BN/B 203rd/FSB 3/3ID DIV/1/41FA ASSOC –French HHC/1BCT DIV/ ASSOC-British 15INF/2BN/G ASSOC 76ARTY/ HHSC, STB ASSOC HHC/3D BN/64AR HHSC, STB 1-9FA/ 1-15INF/E ASSOC DIV/3AVN BN HHOC, STB 30INF ASSOC 3-1CAV HHC, 1BCT DIV 15INF/B 3-7CAV ASSOC-French DIV/HQ 1/4INF, 1/15INF/ 15INF/D 3BCT/BDE Rear Det 1/15INF/HQ CO Rank Period SSGT OIF ‘07 LTC PFC CPL CPT SFC MSGT T4 CW OIF ‘07 KW OIF ‘07 KW PT WWII LTC SGT SP4 WWII OIF CW CW SFC SFC SFC SPC E4 CPL SP4 CPL SPC SPC WWII CW GW OIF CW WWII CW KW OIF OIF LTC SPC OIF ‘07 OIF E3 MSGT 1LT OIF WWII CW PFC SSGT COL OIF COL WWII OIF ‘07 CW ‘07 OIF ‘07 PVT SGT LT OIF OIF ’07 WWII 1LT SGT OIF KW CPT SPC MAJ LTC PFC PFC OIF OIF WW2 CW OIF’07 OIF’07 E3 SGT COL SSGT MAJ PFC WWII PT KW OIF’07 KW SPC SFC SPC SSGT SGT SFC OIF ‘07 KW OIF OIF PT OIF’07 OIF LTC KW SP4 SGT PFC SSGT CPT E5 CW OIF-’07 CW CW OIF-’07 OIF OIF ‘07 SP4 PFC PFC CW OIF-’07 CW PFC SFC COL MSGT E6 OIF OIF’07 OIF KW OIF ‘07 SGT CPT SGT COL SFC KW CW WWII OIF CW Address City HHOC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 APO AE 357 SHAYLA LN CANYON LAKE 357 SHAYLA LN CANYON LAKE 1645 RANAE DR LOVELAND 4024 5TH ST NE COLUMBIA HEIGHTS 4318 S. 12TH RD # 21 ARLINGTON 405 FOREST AVE WILLOW SPRINGS 6 CHEMINDES BOUGOINVILLERS ROCBARON 629 ORDWAY AVE BOWLING GREEN PO BOX 11582 SANTA ANA 8609 BOULDER VIEW DR SODDY DAISY 305 LUMPKIN RD FT BENNING 2708 CATALINA DR ODESSA 9113 MAUREEN LN AFFTON 9727 MT PISGAH RD # 612 SILVER SPRING 983 W 21ST ST #1 SAN PEDRO 534 LOOMIS AVE COLORADO SPGS 105 WOODLANDS VILLAGE DR COLUMBIA 675 KANDLE DR FT BENNING 6643 75 ST MIDDLE VILLAGE 9356 S. AVERS EVERGREEN PARK PO BOX 784 SALEM 5250 NW 19TH PLACE OCALA 4109 SAFEHAVEN CT CHATTANOOGA 933 TARRAGON LN MILFORD 110 RUE DE PROVENCE A301 SAINT RAPHAEL 1291 DE PAUL WAY LIVERMORE HHOC, STB 3ID UNIT 42166 APO AE 10319 VENITIA REAL AVE # 203 TAMPA 18 DES CIGALONS CAVALAIRE SUR MER 934 W. WOODCREST ST BLOOMINGTON 729 S STATE COLLEGE BLVD ANAHEIM 1830 BARTON ST REDWOOD CITY 4211 W. 1ST ST #115 SANTA ANA 1152 ROSE LN NW ARAB 2569 MASE ST COLUMBUS 700 PEARL ST LYNCHBURG 20435 MOSS BRANCH CT LUTZ 3 AUDIE MURPHY DR FT STEWART 2560 HIDDEN MEADOW LN BALLWIN 2895 NW 174TH ST TRENTON B CO 1-15 IN 3D BDE 3ID APO AE 1625 LONGMEADOW RD FT MYERS 1625 LONGMEADOW RD FT MYERS 5 DEL MAR CIR SAVANNAH 72 WOODPARK DR WATERTOWN 4427 ALTURA CT FAIRFAX 1927 13TH ST COLUMBUS 9727 MT PISGAH RD # 612 SILVER SPRING 1514 STONEWALL RD ALEXANDRIA 1077 FOXCRAFT RUN ANNAPOLIS NA N/A 1962 CARRIE ST CHARLESTON 130 ALLEE DES ROSES LES CLOS GAREOLULT PT 21 ALLEE DES GENETS SAINT MAXIMIN LA STE BAUME 12 FARM LN ELMIRA 6817 BLUECURL CIR SPRINGFIELD PO BOX 21563 WACO HHC, 2-69AR (S-3) APO AE 1418 PARLOR CITY DR BLUFFTON AVENUE FEL LYEUTEY CAVALAIRE B CO 1-15 IN 3D BDE 3ID APO AE 2927 HARCOURT DR DECATUR 2 9727 MT PISGAH RD # 612 SILVER SPRING 80 LACEY OAK FT STEWART QUARTIER LA PLACE GRAND RUE PUIMICHEL 10011 WINDRIDGE DR FREDERICKSBURG 241 KENNEDY RD CLARKSBURG 8 TAYSIDE DR EDGWARE MIDDX HA8 108 RUNNING DEER DR HOPKINS 1587 WAKENDAW RD MOUNT PLEASANT PO BOX 2583 WARMINSTER HHSC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 APO AE 670 AVENUE DAUPHINE CAVALAIRE PO BOX 989 ST. HELENA IS HHSC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 APO AE 241 COAL LANDING RD STAFFORD 1 NASH CT, APT F FT BENNING 416 S ADAMS ST BEVERLY HILLS 707 NOLL DR ARNOLD HHOC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 APO AE 15 WESSEX LN SKILLMAN 5385 STACY TRLTRLR 120 STACY 11499 410TH ST NORTHBRANCH HHC, 1BCT, 3ID (PAO) APO AE 311 NW PRIMITIVE GLEN LAKE CITY 1923 MIDLAND BEAVER RD INDUSTRY 651 JAMESTOWN AVE THE VILLAGES 214 RUE EINANDI LE CLAUSTRRAMARIS D FREJUS 83600 316 AUSTERLITZ PIKE PARIS 8527 WINDJAMMER DR BAKERSFIELD 6066 71 ST MASPETH 7196 VILLAGE LOOP COLUMBUS 2759 REPORTER RD WAYNESVILLE St Zip 09342 TX 78133-6034 TX 78133-6034 CO 80537-6217 MN 55421-2856 VA 22204-3741 IL 60480-1421 83136 FRANCE OH 43402-2759 CA 92711-1582 TN 37379-4297 GA 31905-6549 TX 79764-1601 MO 63123-4409 MD 20903-2024 CA 90731-5765 CO 80906-4735 SC 29229-2316 GA 31905-9529 NY 11379-2217 IL 60805-2027 VA 24153-0784 FL 34482-3229 TN 37406-1146 OH 45150-5508 83700 FRANCE CA 94550-4908 09342 FL 33647-4006 83240 FRANCE CA 92316-1534 CA 92806-4527 CA 94061-4108 CA 92703-4003 AL 35016-1928 GA 31903-3434 VA 24504-5124 FL 33558-8310 GA 31315-1007 MO 3021-7824 FL 32693-8048 09308-5956 FL 33919-6810 FL 33919-6810 GA 31419-1133 CT 06795-2033 VA 22030-5321 GA 31906-1922 MD 20903-2024 VA 22302-4221 MD 21401-6501 N/A N/A SC 29407-4743 83136 FRANCE 83470 FRANCE NY 14901-9529 VA 22152-3114 TX 76702-1563 09390 IN 46714-3687 83240 FRANCE 09308-5956 GA 30033-3109 MD 20903-2024 GA 31315-2805 06700 FRANCE VA 22407-4365 PA 15725-8702 UNITED KINGDOM SC 29061-9236 SC 29464-7754 PA 18974-0059 09342 83240 FRANCE SC 29920-0989 09342 VA 22554-5107 GA 31905-8172 FL 34465-4343 MO 63010-3935 09342 NJ 08558-1659 MN 55079-9471 MN 55056-6299 09396 FL 32025-7277 PA 15052-1411 FL 32162-6370 FRANCE KY 40361-9001 CA 93312-4941 NY 11378-2914 GA 31904-2474 MO 65583-2769 OP Code MA 35 35 88 12 7 52 5845 33 22 3 60 35 17 7 22 88 3 60 5 1 7 2 3 57 5845 54 MA 2 5845 22 22 54 22 60 60 7 MA MA 17 2 MA 2 2 MA 11 7 60 7 7 7 MA 3 5845 5845 5 7 35 MA 33 5845 MA 60 7 MA 5845 MA 5 5845 3 3 5 MA 5845 3 MA 7 60 2 17 MA 5 12 12 MA MA 57 MA 5845 33 22 5 60 35 RA AA RA RA RA RA RA AA RL AA RA RA RA RL AA AA RA RA RA RA AL RA RA RA RA AA AA RA RA AA RA AA RL AA RA RA RL RA RA AA RA RA AA AL RA RL AA RA RA RL RA RA RA AA AA RL RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA RA AA RA RA AA RL AA RA RA AA RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA RA RA Last RALSTON RALSTON RAMIREZ RATAY RATLIFF REILLY RIGAUX RINAUDO ROBEY ROBINSON JR. RODRIGUEZ ROGERS ROHATSCH ROONEY ROVELLO ROWBOTTOM RUEL RUNTE SANDERS SANTOS-DILONE SAWYER SCARBROUGH SCHAFFER SCHILLER SCHLENZ SCHMIDT SCOTT SELVEREO SERIO SHARKEY SHELDON SHUFF SIGMON SILER SIMPSON SLUGOCKI SMITH SNOWDALL SNYDER SOUTHERLAND SOWERS SPEER SPIKES ST. JOHN STABINSKY STIDLEY STIEMKE STIMMERMAN STRUCK STUART STUESSY T’ HOOFT TAFEL THOMMA THOMPSON TRIGGS TROUT TROUT TROUT J UHLIN VAN WOERT VANSEVEREN VANSEVEREN VELASCO VELEZ VERGUET VITTUONE WALDON WALTHALL WARNER WARREN WASHINGTON WEAVER WEBER WEED WHEELER WHITE WHITE WIENS JR. WILKES WILKINSON WILLIAMS WILLIAMS WILLIAMSON WILLIS WILLIS WINK WINSTON WRIGHT WRIGHT WRIGHT YOUNG First ELIZABETH C. WILLIAM H. PABLO ROBERT J. TODD THOMAS P. MICHEL GABRIEL SHAWN JOHNNIE C. WILLIAM STEPHEN J. JOHN N. AMBROSE MICHAEL J. NANCY J. JEROME MATTHEW T. EDWIN P. NOE WILTON R. THOMAS F. LOWELL D. ARTHUR JEFFREY M. THOMAS V. SHAWN W. SUSANNE RICHARD A. JANICE L. MARTIN FRANKLIN D. ERNEST L. THOMAS H. JOHN L. THADDEUS D. THOMAS G. DANIEL JASON PATRICK S. JOSEPH JASON MICHAEL TERRY C. KEVIN F. RICHARD JAMES R. CARL D. PAUL M. JEFF N. KENDALL J. RENSE ROBERT H. JEAN LATOYA MARCIA J. CHARLES S. JAIME M. OAN M. DIL E. OPHELIA MICHEL POLDYE MICHELE MIGUEL A. JAN E. RICHARD J. WAYNE S. ERIC M. CHRISTOPHER H. RICHARD L. KENNETH J. JOSEPH A. ROMAN P. SHAWN C. LARRY L. MORRIS TIMOTHY O. KEVIN L. LAWRENCE J. GLYNN F. DAVID B. TERRY M. PATRICK O. SONYA K. THOMAS A. JOHN R. CURT JAMES B. JOHN C. TONY H. ROBERT L. Unit Rank HHC/2BDE DIV/2/3/4BCT 10FA/B BTRY DIV/3CAB DIV/3BSTB/3BDE LTC COL SSGT PFC LTC DIV/BELGIUM BDE ASSOC-French 1-30INF/A 178PSC 1-15INF/ 30INF/HQ 39FA/2BN 753SEUNTY/ 65INF/HVY MTR ASSOC ASSOC-French DIV/1-31AD/671ENG 7INF/1BDE HHC/DSB 30INF/HQ/L 9FA/B DIV/3MP CO 36INF/C ASSOC 1/64AR, 1/69AR 3-7INF/ STB 23SIG/146ESB 7INF/H DIV/STB 38/INF HHC/3/63AR 10ENG 2/15INF ASSOC-Air Corps 2/69 AR DIV/10ENG/ 3-7CAV, 48BCT HHSC, STB 3-7INF/4BDE DIV/3HBCT 3-1CAV/HHC DIV/1-64AR DIV/HQ A/FSB 2BCT DIV/3CAB ASSOC 7INF/K DIV/3BDE ASSOC DIV/MED/B ASSOC-French 30INF/C ASSOC-French HHOC, STB HHOC, STB ASSOC ASSOC ASSOC 3/69AR 2/69 AR 1/30INF ASSOC-French Navy ASSOC ASSOC 65INF/HQ/HQ CO ASSOC-French 301st PSYOPS CO 2/69FA HHB DIVARTY DIV ASSOC 177th PSC 30INF/H DIV/123SIG DIV/ 15INF/1BN/B/2BDE HHSC, STB DIV/3CAB 703/ORD BAT ASSOC 15INF/3FA/HQ BTY 100TH TRANS 2-7CAV/3-15INF/FA 1/64AR/B HHC1-3BTB 15INF/1BN/C 2-7INF/1BDE 1-15INF/HHC ASSOC HHSC, STB 10FA/6BN 30INF/A PFC SGT PFC SFC SSGT LTC 1LT PFC SGT SSGT PFC CPL SGT SP4 CPL CPL CPT SGT E5 SGT MAJ PFC CW2 CPL CPT SGT SPC BGEN CPT SPC CPT MAJ SPC CPT CPT SGT CSM PFC MAJ SP4 PFC SPC MSGT SPC SGT SGT 4EME D CPT CPT CPT SGM PFC MSGT LTC 1SGT SGT SFC SP3 SGT PFC SSGT E4 SFC E3 SGT SSGT SGT SP4 PVT Period OIF ‘07 OIF KW OIF’07 OIF Address 727 LANSDOWNE RD 727 LANSDOWNE RD 5729 CROFOOT RD N/A 4545 CARNOUSTIE LN 96 W 19TH ST KW 68 RUE DES MAKETS L101 PT 409 CH DE LA CHAPELLE OIF ‘07 1476 ORANGE GROVE RD # 30B GW 202 12TH CT OIF PO BOX 51534 WWII 801 W. MIDDLE ST # 362 CW 2205 E. STRATFORD CT WWII 208 7TH ST #7 KW 84 LAMB HOPE RD 9769 HAMPTON CT LES AUMETTES MORMOIRON OIF 1711 21ST ST CW 340 WASHINGTON OAKS DR OIF 303 VERNON AVE # 8A KW 16210 N. ORCHARD HILLS CW 7370 BREEZE BAY RD CW 11202 GOLDFINCH CT WWII 12933 WEMBLEY RD PO BOX 5382 CW 1549 SANDPIPER ST # 39 OIF 1-3 21 OLD SUNBURY RD OIF 5651 DERBY CT # 222 KW 91 PILLSBURY RD OIF 6615 COMET CIRCLE # 301 CW 265 S. FEDERAL HWY #237 PT 911 CHERYL ST KW 13405 HAVENSBROOK DR CW 6915 IRELAND WWII 12091 CLIFFWOOD AVE OIF’07 312 PLASTER RD KW 150 EAST LULLWOOD AVE OIFIII 7728 ASTERELLA CT OIF ‘07 HHSC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 OIF 7 STARBOARD CT OIF’07 HHT BDE, 3BCT, 3ID UNIT 5960 OIF 3860 GENTIAN BLVD # 28 OIF 5006 FAWN DR PT 223 PAGELAND DR OIF’07 2BCT (PAO), 3ID UNIT 40605 OIF’07 N/A 2078 S. JUNE PL WWII 305 A HOFFMAN ST OIF 13 WOODLAND WAY 12736 BREEZEWOOD DR CW 116 GOLD CREEK CIR LA CLAUSTRA MARIS D RUE EINAUDI WWII 6359 E. BILLINGS ST 6 RUE HONORATY OIF ‘07 HHOC ,STB, 3ID UNIT #41266 OIF’07 HHOC, STB 3ID UNIT 42166 2430 W. FIFTH ST 4901 HEIL # B33 10191 BIRCHNOON DR OIF ‘07 502 FOREST ST OIF’07 1970 KINGSTON LN PT 210 AVENUE ANDRE MALRAUX 210 AVENUE ANDRE MALRAUX 640 HAVERFORD AVE WWII-CW 370 MANUEL CORCHADO ST WWII 238 RUE GARIBALDI OIF 1670 KIMBERLY WOODS DR OIF ‘07 9010 SONOMA POINTE DR OIF PSC 47 BOX 49 OIF 373 STEEPLE CHASE LN 100 W. ELIZABETH ST CW 7891 CRANFORD FARM CIR WWII PO BOX 102 PT 1043 STONESHIRE DR OIF I-III- 530 HARBOUR LN CW 23710 TAFFY LANE OIF’07 HHSC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 OIF’07 N/A CW 1258 WILLIAM H. WILSON AVE 986 S LARAMIE ST KW 4898 VIA DE LA LUNA CW 194 SCOTCH HILL RD OIF 14524 GEN. WASHINGTON DR CW 530 HEMINGWAY DR OIF I-III PO BOX 4555 CW 30 HAZELWOOD AVE OIF 7326 DOLES CT UNIT D OIF 433 - A CRAIG DR 22245 WEST LYNDON LP OIF ‘07 HHSC, STB, 3ID Unit #42166 CW 138 WALNUT DR WWII 1919 W. CORONET AVE # 256 City CHARLOTTE CHARLOTTE HOWELL N/A COLUMBUS DEER PARK SERAING SAINT MAXIMIN CHARLESTON PHENIX CITY FT BENNING CHELSEA SHOREWOOD ROCKFORD HOPEWELL FOUNTAIN VALLEY VAUCLUSE EVERETT DE LAND BROOKLYN SUN CITY CUMMING DAVIDSVILLE CARMEZ VANCOUVER NAPLES HINESVILLE ALEXANDRIA LONDONDERRY SPRINGFIELD DEERFIELD BEACH SAVANNAH WALDORF WINSTON GARDEN GROVE FIELDALE SAN ANTONIO SPRINGFIELD APO AE SAVANNAH APO AE COLUMBUS KILLEEN YORKTOWN APO AE N/A ANAHEIM ELMIRA RICHMOND HILL LAMIRADA FOLSOM FREJUS MESA TOULON APO AE APO AE SANTA ANA HUNTINGTON BCH HUNTINGTON BCH HINESVILLE HINESVILLE GAREOULT GAREOULT PACIFIC PALISADES SANTURCE LYON EL CAJON COLUMBUS APO AE RICHMOND HILL HOLDEN LORTON LINDEN HIGHLANDVILLE RICHMOND HILL SAINT ROBERT APO AE N/A FT STEWART ANAHEIM YORBA LINDA FAIR HAVEN WOODBRIDGE HOCKESSIN FT STEWART ELMIRA FT STEWART FT BENNING CASTRO VALLEY APO AE JAMESTOWN ANAHEIM St NC NC MI N/A GA NY 83470 SC AL GA MI WI IA NJ CA 84570 WA FL NY AZ GA PA IN WA FL GA VA NH VA FL GA MD GA CA VA TX VA GA GA TX VA N/A CA NY GA CA CA 83600 AZ 83100 CA CA CA GA GA 83136 83136 CA PR 69003 CA GA GA MO VA IN MO GA MO N/A GA CA CA VT VA DE GA NY GA GA CA KY CA Zip 28270-5901 28270-5901 48843-9629 N/A 31909-8013 11729-3912 BELGIUM FRANCE 29407-3633 36867-5732 31995-1534 48118-1372 53211-2629 50468-1385 08525-2904 92708-5861 FRANCE 98201-2819 32720-2760 11206-6765 85351-1720 30041-2247 15928-9237 6033-2469 98668-5382 34102-1513 31313-1122 22311-5651 03053-2810 22150-4558 33441-4161 31410-1832 20601-2337 30187-2300 92840-2610 24089-3294 78212-2316 22152-3132 09342 31419-9331 09308-5960 31907-1164 76542-4448 23693-3021 09312 N/A 92802-4019 14905-2267 31324-3077 90638-2609 95630-2006 FRANCE 85205-8336 FRANCE 09342 09342 92703-3561 92649-3424 92646-5432 31313-3705 31313-9442 FRANCE FRANCE 90272-4310 00912-4018 FRANCE 92020-7260 31909-6023 9470 31324-9606 4040-1009 22079-2148 7955-0102 65669-8216 31324-5157 65584-3242 09342 N/A 31314-3340 92806-5009 92886-3020 05743-9272 22193-3251 19707-1112 31315-4555 14905-1030 31315-1719 31905 94552-5380 09342 42629-2171 92801-1750 OP Code MA MA 13 MA 60 5 FBA 5845 3 60 60 13 18 17 5 22 5845 63 2 5 15 60 5 33 63 2 MA 7 11 7 2 MA 7 60 22 3 35 7 MA MA MA 60 35 7 MA MA 22 5 MA 22 54 5845 15 5845 MA MA FBA FBA FBA MA MA 5845 5845 FBA FBA 5845 22 60 MA MA 17 7 33 17 MA 17 MA MA MA 22 22 11 7 5 35 5 MA 60 54 MA 33 22 RA RA RA RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA AA AA RA RL RA RA RA RA RA RA RL RA RA RA RL RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA AA RA RA AA RA AA RA AA RA RA AA AA AA RA RA AA AA AA RA AA RA RA RA RL AA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA RL RA RA RA RA AA RA RA RA Society Birthday Luncheon at WRAMC Rocks! By Monika Stoy and Cath Bacon ologne House at Walter Reed Army Medical Center rocked on Nov 25, 2007 as Soldiers and Family members celebrated the Marne Division’s 90th birthday. The Society’s Troop Support Committee (Wounded Warrior) organized and hosted the Oktoberfest-style celebration to honor the Division. Since the Division spent 39 of its 90 years in Bavaria, German cuisine was the food for the day, with an entrée of savory schnitzel and bratwurst, tangy sauerkraut and rich fried potatoes, topped off with chocolate cake and cookies for dessert. Almost 100 soldiers, family members and other guests gathered for the celebration in a Marne Division and Bavarian blue-and-white festooned room which had been decorated by Society members WO1 Richard and Stefanie Gooding and brand-new member Matthew Price. Society Historian Lt. Col. Tim Stoy and WoundedWarrior Lead Capt. Monika Stoy were joined by key Society volun- M Wounded Warriors, Capt. Wes Knight and Col. Heinz Feldman teers Cath Bacon, Steve Al Mason, SPC Leland Nordan, and Dave Woolsey, augmented by key volunteers from American Legion Post 176: President Lew Lipscomb and members Doris Cortez and Jim Sullivan. Division representatives at the celebration included by Maj. Curtis Douglass, the assistant division surgeon, and Division LNOs SFC Ophelia VanWoert, SSG Marcus Brown and SPC Jimmy Harrison. As the wounded Soldiers and family members maneuvered the food buffet and sat at tables to chow down, they were honored by Maj. Gen. Rich Rowe, Commanding General of the Joint Force Headquarters National Spc. Tom Graham Continued on page 29 Wounded Warrior, Monika Stoy & SPC Leland Nordan Marne Birthday Cookies Lt. Col. Tim Stoy and Brigadier Phillip Jones Photos by Cath Bacon The Watch on the Rhine Page 19 Short Rounds 64th Anniversary Battlefield Tour of Italy The eleven-day tour of the battlefields of southern Italy includes participation in the Memorial Day Commemoration at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery in Nettune. The dates are May 26-June 5th, and the itinerary has been designed to be interesting with opportunities to see as much as possible, but not tiring. Arrangements have been made for overnight stays in just two hotels to save time and to minimize packing and moving unnecessarily. For information, call Clyde E. Easter at 276-728-7293 or write him at 299 Panorama Drive, Fancy Gap, VA 24328-2751. Anzio Beachhead Veterans of 1944 —WWII Reunion The reunion will be held in the Washington, D.C. area in May 2008. All units that served on the beachhead are welcome: anyone from the Army, the Navy, the Air Corps (Air Force), the Nurse Corps, from January 22-May 25, 1944. For information contact: Clyde E. Easter at 276-728-7293 or write him at 299 Panorama Drive, Fancy Gap, VA 24328-2751. Anzio Beachhead Veterans of WW II Reunion The 29th annual reunion will be held in St. Louis from May 1-4, 2008. For more information, call John Boller at 631-691-50021 or write to him at 1 Harbor North, Amityville, NY 11701-3810. Marne Riders The Marne Riders motorcycle group begins its second year and with over sixty new members across the US and Europe. Of these new riders, 18 were already Society members and 45 of them have also joined the Society. The Marne Riders was formed to bring together past and present Dog Face Soldiers who enjoy motorcycling. An added benefit is that Marne Riders can also be a membership recruitment tool for the Society and its Outposts. If you are interested in joining the Marne Riders or looking at forming a Marne riders chapter for your Outposts, contact Dennis Noes or visit the website: www.MarneRiders.com . The Pritzker Military Library The Pritzker Military Library, located at 610 North Fairbanks Court, 2F, Chicago, IL 60611, is a private, non-partisan military library that is free and open to the public. It has a collection of more than 26,000 books, several hundred hours of videos, and hundreds of vintage posters, photographs, and related materials on military history. Veterans and anyone interested in military history is invited to visit the library in Chicago or to watch or participate in weekly events with authors, historians, and Medal of Honor recipients on-line. Additionally, anyone interested in donating personal papers or artifacts is welcome to contact the library which has a significant collection of materials from WWII. For more information, contact Mr. Page 20 Mark Heiden, External Affairs Coordinator at [email protected] or call/fax him at 312.587.0234 / 312.587.7311; or visit www.pritzkermilitarylibrary.org. 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Or write to him at 2020 Pennsylvania Ave. NW #908, Washington, DC 20006 VA Names New National Cemetery Late last October, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) named the future national cemetery to be constructed near Sarasota, Fla. as the “Sarasota VA National Cemetery.” Located on a 295-acre site in Sarasota County along State Route 72, the new cemetery will become operational in late 2008 with 18,200 casket gravesites, a 7,000-unit columbarium, and 500 sites for in-ground cremated remains. Information on VA burial benefits can be obtained from national cemetery offices, the VA website, or by calling VA regional offices toll-free at 1-800-827-1000. Information about the Sarasota VA National Cemetery is available by calling the VA Memorial Service Network in Atlanta at (404) 929-5899. VA Flag-Folding Recitation: Banned, Criticized, Changed Courtesy of Retiree Office Assistance (RAO) November 2007 Update http://post_119_gulfport_ms.tripod.com/rao1.html / [Sources: AP OneNewsNow.com article 26 Oct 07 and VA News Release 30 Oct 07] Complaints about religious content led the Veterans Administration to ban flag-folding recitations by employees and volunteers at all 125 national cemeteries. It all started because of one complaint about the ceremony at Riverside National Cemetery in California. During thousands of military burials, volunteers have folded the American flag 13 times and recited the significance of every fold to survivors. For example, the 12th fold “glorifies God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost.” The complaint concerned the narration in the 11th fold, which honors Jewish war veterans and “glorifies the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob.” The script of the flag folding ceremony which has been used at burial services for veterans/families who desired it, is spoken slowly and somberly. It begins, “The first fold is …; and continues with a solemn utterance for successive folds, “The second fold is…. 1. A symbol of life. 2. A symbol of our belief in the eternal life. 3. In honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world. The Watch on the Rhine 4. Represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to him we turn in times of peace as well as in times of war for his guidance. 5. A tribute to our country, for in the words of Stephen Decatur, “Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong.” 6. Represents where our hearts lie. It is with our hearts that we pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. 7. A tribute to our armed forces. 8. A tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day. 9. A tribute to womanhood. 10. A tribute to father. 11. In the eyes of Hebrew citizens, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 12. In the eyes of Christian citizens, represents an emblem of eternity and glorifies, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost. 13. When the flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding us of our national motto, “In God We Trust.” The National Cemetery Administration decided to ban the entire recital at all national cemeteries. Details of the complaint were not disclosed. VA spokesman Mike Nacincik said the new policy outlined in a memorandum dated September 27th was aimed at creating uniform services throughout the military graveyard system. He said the 13-fold recital is not part of the U.S. Flag Code and is not government-approved. Veterans and honor detail volunteers, including Rees Lloyd, 59 and Bobby Castillo, 85, who are part of a 16-member detail that has performed military honors at more than 1,400 services, were preparing to read the flag-folding remarks at the Riverside cemetery when graveyard staff members stopped them. The veterans were furious. Lloyd, a California civil rights attorney, says he and his allies at the Alliance Defense Fund are considering their legal options. He thought that a single complaint by one individual preventing veterans from getting the honors they desired was “an outrage.” “These are decisions that should be made by the families of our deceased veteran comrades and not by Washington bureaucrats,” Lloyd said. “This is another attempt by secularist fanatics to cleanse any reference to God. World War II Navy veteran Castillo said, “It’s a slap in the face to every veteran. When we got back from the war, we didn’t ask for a whole lot. We just want to give our veterans the respect they deserve. No one has ever complained to us about it. I just don’t understand.” Another veteran, Charlie Waters, parliamentarian for the American Legion of California, said he’s advising memorial honor details to ignore the edict. “This is nuts,” Waters told the Riverside PressEnterprise by telephone from Fresno. “There are 26 million veterans in this country, and they’re not going to take us all to prison.” Another veteran, an American Legion commander in California, said that he and other veterans will defy the new ban. VA spokesman Nacincik said that though the flag-folding narrative includes references to God that the government does not endorse, The Watch on the Rhine the main reason for the new rules is uniformity. “We are looking at consistency,” Nacincik said. “We think that’s important.” VA FLAG-FOLDING RECITATION BAN UPDATE 01 To ensure burial services at the 125 national cemeteries operated by the VA reflect the wishes of veterans and their families, officials have clarified the Department’s policy about recitations made while the U.S. flag is folded at the gravesite of a veteran. “Honoring the burial wishes of veterans is one of the highest commitments for the men and women of VA,” said William F. Tuerk, VA’s Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. “A family may request the recitation of words to accompany the meaningful presentation of the American flag as we honor the dedication and sacrifice of their loved ones.” Traditional gravesite military funeral honors include the silent folding and presentation of an American flag, a 21-gun rifle salute, and the playing of Taps. The clarification includes the following: • Volunteer honor guards are authorized to read the so-called “13fold” flag recitation or any comparable script; • Survivors of the deceased need to provide material and request it be read by the volunteer honor guards; and • Volunteer honor guards will accept requests for recitations that reflect any or no religious traditions, on an equal basis. Veterans (except those discharged dishonorably), their spouses and eligible dependent children can be buried in a national cemetery. Other burial benefits available for all eligible veterans, whether burial is in a national or private cemetery, include a burial flag, a Presidential Memorial Certificate and a government headstone or marker. Flag Folding Ceremony at Arlington by AF Honor Guard Page 21 e t daSociety Troop Support Program Up TROOP SUPPORT COMMITTEE MAIL CALL—Nile Stuart, 1720 Elmsford Ave, La Habra CA 90631 • Nile Stuart and his team continue to send letters to the Soldiers in Iraq. CARE PACKAGES—Cath Bacon, [email protected] Get involved as an individual, as an OP, or like OP 2, OP 3 and OPMA have done, team up with other OPs, social, veteran, commercial, business or religious organizations to demonstrate your support by sending messages, letters, and care packages to our deployed Soldiers. Choose your old unit or a new one from the suggested schedule in the October Watch. Soldiers like care packages: snacks, over-the-Counter (OTC) drugs/hygienic items, printed materials (no pornographic materials allowed), music/movies/games, and sports items/clothing. WOUNDED WARRIORS–Monika Stoy, [email protected] Wounded Soldiers would like many of these items listed above, too, but their needs are often dramatically different. No food—many WWs are on special diets. And rather than sports items/clothing, WWs often need basic clothing items and accessories like wallets or backpacks or cosmetic bags, since many arrive at the hospital in hospital gowns/pjs only and with little of their own belongings. Inpatient Outpatient Augusta VA 5 0 Balboa Naval MC 0 1 Bethesda Naval MC 0 0 Brook Army Medical Center 3 18 Camp Legune 0 0 Casa Colina 1 0 Eisenhower AMC (Ft Gordon) 1 10 Katy Rehab Center 1 0 Madigan AMC 0 3 Martin ACH (Ft Benning) 0 * Palo Alto VA 2 0 Reynolds ACH (Ft Sill) 0 1 Richmond VA 1 0 Seattle VA 0 1 Tampa VA 1 0 Tripler AMC 0 1 Walter Reed AMC 13 41 Winn ACH (Ft Stewart) 0 * 5 Womack AMC (Ft Bragg) 0 28 81 FAMILY SUPPORT—Dennis Noes, [email protected] Even though elements of the Division will be returning this year, there are still many ways to help Soldiers’ Families. Telephone Cards. Check out the Army and Air Force Exchange System (AAFES), the system that manages military Army “PXs” and Air Force “BXs” where only service members can shop. But, even if you aren’t authorized to shop in the PX, if you are providing support to an individual or unit, you may purchase pre-paid calling cards from AAFES. You can have the card sent to you and put it in a box or envelope yourself, or you can have it shipped directly to a Soldier if you have his/her APO mailing address. You can review options or purchase phone cards at https://thor.aafes.com/scs/default.aspx. Page 22 From right, Chaplain (Maj.) Randy Edwards, Chaplain (Maj.) Eric Albertson (Catholic), Chaplain (LTC.) Harlon Triplett, and Chaplain Assistants SGM Tribune, SPC Brenner, and SFC Bueno. To Our Faithful, Patriotic Supporters, First of all, let me assure you that the surge is working. Casualties have dropped dramatically since we arrived in March of 2007. Local citizens have organized against the terrorists and are helping us bring peace to Iraq. Believe it or not, it actually snowed for a short time yesterday, which is in stark contrast to the blistering hot weather we encountered this summer. The morale of our Soldiers is high. They are young, brave, patriots who have chosen on their own to join our military and they impress me more each day with their professionalism, hard work, and bravery. I am convinced that our young Soldiers are truly the best America has to offer Your generous Christmas care packages, cards, homemade Christmas baked goods, Christmas decorations, Christmas trees, Santa Suits, Christmas music CDs and DVDs … made it seem much more like Christmas here. We decorated our offices and our living areas with the items you sent and it reminded us of Christmas back home. Wherever I traveled on our battlefield, I saw evidence of the great, generous support of patriotic, caring Americans like yourselves in the many Christmas items you sent to our Soldiers. Our gratitude is very personal for your time spent in collecting and sending the thoughtful gifts, packages and letters. Especially the Christmas items you sent. You have sent so many great items and letters that I and my Soldiers are overwhelmed with your generosity. Every item you sent boosted our Soldier's morale and saved them a lot of money versus buying the items. Thanks so much for the care packages and letters and thanks for caring so much about us. We appreciate our fellow Americans standing behind us in our mission in Iraq. Again thanks for your generosity and your prayers. We would like you to pray for our Soldiers ….. More than anything, we covet your prayers for our safety and success in the many missions we undertake to bring independence and freedom to the people of Iraq. God Bless, Chaplain Harlon Triplett 3ID DIV Chaplain / MND-C, Iraq The Watch on the Rhine Grocery Certificates. Help Marne Families by purchasing commissary (military grocery store) certificates. Call toll free1-877-770-GIFT or check online at http://www. commissaries.com. Gift Certificates. AFFES also offers “Gift From the Homefront” certificates which can be purchased at http://www.aafes.com or by calling toll free 1877-770-4438. Although only authorized commissary and exchange patrons can use the certificates, anyone can purchase them as gifts. OP TROOP SUPPORT REPORTS Hi Cath, Recently, OPMA President Carl Smith was talking with MG Tucker (the WTU Commander) about America’s many WIA donation efforts. MG Tucker expressed his concern that the WRAMC WIA vs. local WIA population donations are disproportionate; WRAMC receives more than their fair share. MG Tucker would like to see the distribution more evenly proportioned. So OP Marne will look at what we can do for Christmas for the 200-250 locally-based 3ID WIAs. Before hearing this report and seeing the patient listings, I was not aware that there were so many WIA in our Area of Operation (AO). But, I’d be willing to bet that I got Society Sweat Suits to them via the 1SGs and Commanders though. I’ll get back to you when I have more on the upcoming meeting. Egan, Raymond E CIV G3/AFZP-GT [mailto:ray.egan@ us.army.mil] OP 3 Sends Care Packages The OP contributed funds to send 5 large boxes to Soldiers in Iraq. On Dec 6th, Alta Milling teamed up with representatives from the Blue Star Mothers organization, and they packed the boxes and took them to the Post Office. One of the boxes Alta sent went to SFC Raymond Piper, PAO from 1BCT which is serving in MDF-West with the Marines in Ramadi. The box was full of plush toys for the Troops to give to Iraqi children. OP 7 Visits WWs & Donates T-shirts OP members continue to make frequent visits to our wounded Marne Soldiers…. In response to our query as to any special items they might like, the Division LNO, SFC VanWoert, told us that they wanted T-shirts with a 3rd ID Logo. We have special-ordered 20 shirts from the Society QM, Bruce Monkman, and will sent to the LNO for issue to the WWs. OP 18 Quilts & T-shirts The OP continues to provide funds for 3ID quilts. Jerry and (mainly) Kathy Daddato continue to make them—they are making several that will be used as prizes for a raffle that the Troop Support Committee will administer later this year. Kathy Daddato— master quilter The Watch on the Rhine Col. Roger Cloutier (left) the DIV G-3 and PFC Gasper with Purple Heart and CBI. PFC Gasper is with 1-15 IN/A who was awarded the PH for being wounded while assaulting a sniper position. OP Marne Association (OPMA) Donates Society Sweat Suits OPMA has received donations/assistance in obtaining Society-logoed sweat suits for WWs. Because the fight is still being fought, Soldiers still get wounded or injured, so there still a need for these sweat suits, OP Marne welcomes any donation to endure that our wounded heroes get a sweat suit. Contact OPMA President Carl Smith at [email protected]. To: Bruce Monkman and the 9th FA Vets How are things going for you? Sorry that I have not written lately. I have been really busy. I just got back off of leave. It was good to be able to see my wife for a little while and visit with my family. I know that is something that you did not get to do during WWII. I think conditions for soldiers have improved dramatically since those days. I just got done watching a documentary called “The War.” My parents got it for me as an early Christmas present. You might have seen some of it on television. It gives a pretty good accounting of what was going on….They talked a lot about the 3rd Infantry Division at Anzio and I was thinking of what you had told me as I was watching it. Sounds like it was an extremely rough experience. We get jumpy when we have a single mortar or a rocket land anywhere near us in fortified bases. I can’t imagine having to endure several weeks of constant shelling on an open field. Things are going pretty well here. Our unit has fired more artillery rounds in Iraq than any other unit. The 9th FA regiment is still leading the way in this war as we have in every other. We are fast approaching the 10,000 round mark. We should hit it sometime next month. I feel lucky to have been the FDO for most of them. I received the packages full of books. All the guys send their heartfelt thanks. We really appreciate all the support that the 9th FA vets have given us during this deployment. I can’t wait to get back so that we can hopefully get a chance to meet everyone. I will go ahead and say bye for now. You take care out there. I look forward to hearing from you again soon. Sincerely, Nathaniel G Pote 1LT MIL USA FORSCOM Page 23 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 Life Members Donald F. Daly 15INF/K.L&3BN HQ KOREA CPT OP 5-ER 321 S Roberts Rd, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010-2103 DOD- December 5, 2007; reported by Dan Wolfe to Martin Markley. Don was the recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross, two Bronze Stars with a “V” for valor and a Purple Heart. Louis H. Feulner 7INF/3BN/M WW2 MAJ OP 22-WR 1864 Sequoia Dr, Santa Maria, CA 93454-7646 DOD- November 7, 2007; reported by his son Dennis Feuler. Leroy Lewis 30INF/K WW2 Raymond A. Kasten DIV/MED/ KOREA OP 15-WR PO BOX 465, Marceline, MO 64658-0465 DOD- Dec. 31, 2007; reported by Nile Stuart. John Mederos 15 INF/I WWII OP 22 20563 Road 60, Tulare, CA 93274-9468 DoD-Jan 4, 2008; reported by John Shirley. John joined I Company, 15th Infantry at Ft. Lewis and served with the company in all its campaigns in Europe. A very loyal member of the Society, he attended many reunions over the years. Pete Nepote 10 FA WWII MSG OP 54 17470 e. Cedar Ave, Rippon, CA 95366-9721 DoD-Jan 2, 3008; reported by John Shirley. Pete joined the 10th FA in 1933 at Ft. Lewis. He left the division after three years and fought in Europe with the76th ID. Later, he also served in Korea, and served as a career NCO. Peter was very generous and loyal Society member. Emil J. Trautman 15INF WW2 1SGT OP 2-ER 6030 Chardonnay Ln # 103, Naples, FL 34119-4732 DOD- January 6, 2008; reported by his wife Joyce Trautman to Dave Adams. Annual Members Marshal P. Herrera 10ENG WW2 PVT OP 17-CR 430 22ND St, Bettendorf, IA 52722-5012 DOD- November 26, 2007; reported by Jim Drury. “Marshall” Herrara, a native of Davenport, IA, died at home in Bettendorf at the age of 85. He was buried with military honors provided by the Mexican-American Veterans Association, Post 8890, was held at the Rock Island National Cemetery on Nov 28, 2007.Marshall proudly served in the with the 3rd ID during WWII, serving as a Combat Engineer in North Africa, Italy, Germany and France. He fought in the Battle of Anzio before receiving his honorable discharge in 1945. He was awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one Silver Battle Star, the Bronze Service Arrowhead and four Overseas Service Bars. After the war, he and his wife, Lupe, raised a family, and he worked for several years at the Rock Island Arsenal. He also served as President of Local 1200 International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers. Preceded in death by his wife, he is survived by three children, ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild and two sisters. Online condolences may be registered at www.McGinnis-Chambers.com. Page 24 Albert Lopes 15 INF/I WWII CPT OP 54-WR 4964 Page Mill DR, San Jose, CA 95111-4053 DoD-Oct. 25, 2007; reported by John Shirley. Mr. Lopes served in Africa and in France where he was sent to Division Headquarters. He received a battlefield commission and served as a Captain in the Korea conflict. A good Society member, Al served about six years as OP Secretary. Willie Prater 7INF KOREA SSGT OP 17-CR PO BOX 141, Freeburn, KY 41528-0141 DOD- November 6, 2007; reported by his son Gregory to Ron Jones. Roy B. Purdy 9FA/SV WW2 SGT OP 12-CR 194 Holway St, Alden, MN 56009-1019 DOD-Sept. 30, 2007; reported by Gretchen Claussen. Roy was an active supporter of OP-12 and of the 9FA veterans social group. He is survived by his wife and three children. Vivian M. Snipes 15INF/H WW2 PFC OP 3-ER 101 Dogwood Dr, Ninety-Six, SC 29666-1316 DOD- November 22, 2007; reported by Janice Pridmore to Cath Bacon and Kathleen Cooper to Alta Milling. “Bim,” recipient of the Bronze Star, was the OP Secretary for many, many years, and received a Society award for his dedication. Bim was 84. His wife Ruth has been in a nursing home for a number of years. Richard R. Zink 7INF/F WW2 TSGT OP 57-CR 4515 22ND St. NW # 107, Canton, OH 44708-1557 DOD- December 11, 2007; reported by Lloyd Whitmer. Associate Members André Holgarde French Army, Algeria OP 5845-ER 124 Avenue Des Tamaris Boularis, Saint Raphaël, 83700 FRANCE DOD- Unknown Reported by French Postal Service. Former Members Jasper G. Moody 15INF/L WWll SGT FBA Manchester, GA DoD-Oct 26, 2007; reported Nov 19, 2007 by Rosemary Moody Neill, his daughter [[email protected] ]. Joesph Shainis 30INF/K WWII 380 Summer St. Staughton, MA 02072 DoD-Dec 11, 2007; reported fellow POW, Leroy Lewis. Non-Members Eunice Behringer, wife of Jake Behringer OP 18-CR 4730 County Rd. S Oskosh, WI 54904-9516 DoD-Dec 28, 2007 from a staph infection; reported by the Daddatos. Sadly, Outpost 18 lost a dear member when Eunice Behringer passed away last month. The wife of long-time OP 18 Treasurer Jake Behringer, she helped him with his duties in so many ways and will be dearly missed. The Watch on the Rhine Louis Flynn El Cerito, CA DoD-Jan 4, 2008; reported by Rich Heller. Louis Flynn, co-founder and longtime artistic director of the Contra Costa Civic Theatre, died at the age of 86. During WWII, Mr. Flynn served in the 3ID, 30th INF RGT, participating in the Anzio landing, and then fought with the 3rd family from southern France all the way to Germany in 1945. After the war, he went to university, married, and raised a family in Southern California. The Flynns worked in theater production until his retirement as artistic director of Contra Costa Civic Theatre in 2005. He is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Ray of Richmond and by his son, Matt Flynn of Los Angeles. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Flynn Memorial Fund, Contra Costa Civic Theatre, 951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito 94530. Herman E. Massey, Co K, 30th INF DoD-April 28th, 2007; email report by his step-son Nelsen Bullard to Carl Topie. Jack Nolan 9FA WWII Address Unknown DoD-Nov, 2007; reported by Bruce Monkman. Honoring Our Fallen OIF - 3ID Active Duty Casualties • Spc. James D. Gudridge, 20, of Carthage, NY, died Jan. 6 in Baghdad, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle struck an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 4th Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 4th BCT. A chemical operations specialist, he joined the Army in Sep 2005 and arrived at Fort Stewart in Our Fallen Heros Jun 2006. • Pfc. Joshua R. Anderson, 24, of Jordan, MN, died Jan 2 in Kamasia, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an IED detonated near his vehicle. He was assigned to the 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th BCT. A combat medic, he joined the Army in Mar 2006 and arrived at Fort Stewart in Oct 2006. • Sgt. Reno S. Lacerna, 44, of Waipahu, HI, died Dec 31 in Al Qayyarah, Iraq, of a non-combat related illness. He was assigned to the 87th Corps Support Battalion, 3rd Sustainment Brigade. A chemical equipment repair specialist, he joined the Army in Jan 1997 and arrived at Fort Stewart in Dec 2006. His death is under investigation. • Sgt. Samuel E. Kelsey, 24, of Troup, TX, died Dec 13 in Tunnis, Iraq, of wounds suffered when an IED detonated. He was assigned to 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 4th BCT. A combat engineer, Kelsey joined the Army in March 2003 and arrived at Fort Stewart in Mar 2007. • Pfc Ryan D. Christensen, 22, of Spring Lake Heights, NJ, died at the Medical University of Charleston in Charleston, S.C., on Nov. 24, 2005, of a non-combat related illness identified in Balad, Iraq. Christensen was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 2BCT. The Watch on the Rhine Call for Nominations Jan 1-Mar 5, 2008 his is the Society’s last call for nominations, which is being announced in accordance with Society By-laws, which require the nominations’ request be printed in the December issue of The Watch. The upcoming election falls on an even year, so national officers—Society President, Eastern, Central, and Western Region Vice-Presidents, and Secretary-Treasurer will be elected to two-year terms by acclamation if unopposed or by mailed in ballot. As announced last year, the Executive Committee made changes for the timing of nominations’ procedures to compensate for persistent delivery delays of The Watch in the Western Region. The gist of these changes is that nominations are accepted earlier so that everyone will have enough time to receive a ballot and to be able to vote. Nominations can only be made with the written consent of the nominees (which should be sent to the Nominations Chair), and only members in good standing shall be accepted as nominees. Members in good standing are defined as those who have current dues paid by the time a nomination letter is received by the Nominating Committee. All nominees’ membership status will be checked before letters of nomination and letters of acceptance are accepted. Nominations can be sent by email or surface mail to the Nominations Committee from Jan 1-Mar 5, 2008. There will be no voting at the reunion. Only the official mailed ballot published in The Watch will be accepted. The Watch editor will arrange to have the ballot published on a page that can be removed without damaging The Watch. T Notice Per the notice published last year, an EXCOM majority vote was achieved regarding ballots: if all candidates are running unopposed, a ballot will not be published in The Watch. However, in the event of such a case, an announcement will be placed in The Watch stating that voting was not required since the candidates were unopposed, and as a result, the candidates will be determined to have been elected automatically. If this occurs, the result will be noted in the June Watch. Alternatively, for any elected position for which there is more than one candidate, a ballot will be published in the June Watch. Members assigned to outposts may nominate and vote for Regional Officers only within the regions of their outposts. At-Large Members may nominate and vote for Regional Officers only in the region in which they reside. The president shall be elected to one (1) two-year term and he/she may be elected again after being out of office for at least two years. Again, as a reminder, nominations will be accepted from 1 Jan – 5 Mar 2008. Bob Bailey Chairman, Nominations/Election Committee 160 Huguley Road, Opelika, AL 36804-1891 [email protected] Page 25 Roll Call New Members — Society of the 3rd Infantry Division REGULAR LIFE 8023 Richard A. Faulkner OP 13 7INF/TANK CO CW E5 (T.G. Chilpott) 8059 Leonard C. Morgan OP 5 62nd Coastal ARY BTY WWII SGT (Gordon Carpenter) 8058 Janice L. Sharkey OP 7 DIV/STB/123SIG/103MTBN OIF MAJ (Website) ANNUAL TO LIFE 7374 Eric J. Johanson Jr. DIV/HQ & 851ASA CW CW4 7627 Birgit Smith ASSOCIATE / * (Anonymous) OPMA OP 2 REGULAR ANNUAL 8022 Robert P. Ashe OP 60 69FA/1BDE/3BDE OIF1-3 LTC (Website) 8061 Guy L. Baker OP 35 15INF/TANK CO WWII SSGT (OP 35 Membership Letter) 8068 Michael J. Beckmann OP 7 3D/HQ CW 1LT (Website) 8070 Stephen P. Belitsos OP 11 703MAINT/BN CW SP5 (Website) 8040 Michael J. Brent OP 5 1-15INF/ 3BDE OIF SGT (Marne Riders/Dennis Noes) 8039 Patrick J. Cannon OP 11 9FA/B BTRY KW SGT (Website) 8053 Morris Chambers OP 35 DIV/HQ/DIVARTY KW SSGT (Lynn Ball) 8043 Duane E. Colvin OP 54 4BDE/1-184 INF OIF SGT (Marne Riders/Dennis Noes) 8048 Alayne P. Conway OPMA HHOC,STB, 3ID PAO OIF 2007 MAJ ** (Cath Bacon) 8044 Geffrey W. Davey OPMA 3RD SUS BDE OIF MAJ (Marne Riders/Dennis Noes) 7937 Shannon B. Ellis OPMA DIV/HHSC/STB OIF 2007 MAJ * (Dave Adams) *1 Year Gift Membership Page 26 8025 Dan Fisher OP 7 DIV/MED PT COL (Monika Stoy) 7935 Ryne P. Fori OPMA 2-7INF OIF E5 * (Dave Adams) 7950 George P. Georgulas III OP 35 7INF CW 1LT ** (OP 13) 8062 Bobie F. Hutcheson OP 2 7CAV/A CW E5 (Paul Walkowski) 8057 Curtis W. Johnson OP 3 703MAINT/94MAINT OIF E5 (Marne Riders/Dennis Noes) 8026 Ronald C. Jones OP 54 10ENG/E CW SP5 (Website) 8055 Jason W. Jones OP 7 123SIG/3STB OIF E5 (Marne Riders/Dennis Noes) 8047 Randy A. Martin OPMA HHOC,STB, 3ID PAO OIF 2007 LTC ** ( Cath Bacon) 8027 Dewey Mc Dougal OP 60 7INF WWII PFC (Henry Burke) 8028 Mark E. Mc Knight OPMA DIV/HQ, 1BCT OIF 2007 COL (Henry Burke) 8037 Craig W. Phillips OP 17 DIV/3AVN BN CW SP4 (Donald Coats) 8063 Richard T. Pierre OP 57 10ENG CW SP4 (Carl A. Felton) 8049 Raymond Piper OPMA HHC,1BCT, 3ID PAO OIF 2007 SFC ** ( Cath Bacon) 8056 Susanne Selvereo OP 7 123SIG/146ESB OIF E5 (Marne Riders/Dennis Noes) 8041 Franklin D. Shuff OPMA HHC/3/63AR, 1/69ARPT CW2 (Marne Riders/Dennis Noes) 8042 Thomas H. Siler OP 60 2/15INF CW CPT (Marne Riders/Dennis Noes) **2 Year Gift Membership (Referred/Given By) 8065 Steven A. Sisneros OP 22 3/7CAV/A CW E4 (Website) 8066 Stuart K. Smith OP 60 123SIG/B PT SGT (Website) 8051 Joseph Sowers OPMA 3HBCT, 3ID PAO OIF 2007 MAJ ** (Cath Bacon) 8050 Kevin F. Stabinsky OPMA 2BCT, 3ID PAO OIF 2007 SGT ** (Cath Bacon) 8038 Carl D. Stimmerman OP 5 7INF/K WWII PFC (Gordon Carpenter) 8052 Marcia J. Triggs OPMA HHOC,STB, 3ID PAO OIF 2007 MSGT ** (Cath Bacon) 8067 Roger L. Tuttle OP 7 7INF/HQ KW 1LT (Website) 8060 Roman P. Weber OP 17 DIV/123SIG PT MSGT (Rich Heller) 8054 David B. Williams OP 11 100TH TRANS CO CW PFC (Dick Gallmeyer) 7936 John R. Wink OPMA 2-7INF/1BDE OIF SGT ** (Dave Adams) ASSOCIATE ANNUAL 8045 Phillippe Domange (Marne Riders/Dennis Noes) 8021 Barbara A. Frank (her father Max Friedman) 8046 Robert C. Jones (John Shirley) 8069 Darren R. Neely (Website) 8064 Mary Sapiro * (OP 22) OP 5845 OP 2 OP 17 OP 7 OP 22 So that his brethren shall know... Please report the death of any member of the Society of the Third Infantry Division to Richard W. Heller, Database Manager, 1515 Ramblewood Dr., Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230, (630) 837-8871, e-mail: [email protected] The Watch on the Rhine MEMBERSHIP & DUES UPDATE (CY 2007) Total membership as of Dec. 31, 2007: ..........3,542 2006 calendar year membership: ....................3,466 Net increase from 2006: ......................................76 We had 351 new members in 2007, with 151 being gained from Sep 18-Dec. 31. We have held the line, even after losing 101 deceased comrades. We have lost contact with 22 Life Members and with 251 unpaid annual members. Thanks to everyone for your recruiting efforts. For 2008, let’s keep the “ONE NEW MEMBER FOR THE ROCK” from each current member and help get us to grow our membership to 4,000 by year’s end. Jim Tiezzi / Membership Chair Membership Profile — January 10, 2008 There are 3,551 members (2142 Regular Annual, 1,017 Regular Life, 341 Associate Annual, 46 Associate Life, and 6 Honorary). Members have served during peacetime and in combat in World War II, China, Korea, Gulf War, Vietnam and Operation Iraqi Freedom I-III and in Iraq in 2007 and 2008 as well as Afghanistan. There are 1,009 who served in World War II including 21 who served in Korea also. There are 1,158 who served in Korea; 416 who served in the Cold War era; 22 who served in the Gulf War; 243 who served in peacetime and 309 who were and are serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom 1-3 & 2007-8. There are members who have served in the U.S. Army, the U. S. Air Force, the U.S. Marines, the U.S. Navy, the Argentine Army, the Belgian Brigade, the French 1st Army, the German 19th Army, the Greek Expeditionary Forces, the Italian Army, the Italian Air Force, the Korean Air Force, the United Kingdom Allied Forces, and from embedded journalists from Operation Iraqi Freedom. Chaplains’s Corner athy and I hope that everyone had wonderful holiday and Christmas celebrations with your family and close friends like we did. We prayed for our 3ID Soldiers and their families who were far apart during the holiday seaChaplain son. With many loved ones being so far away Society Jerry Daddato from home, I am sure many tears shed. Now that we are in the New Year, let’s hope and pray that 2008 will be the year that the war ends and that our Marne Soldiers will come home safely to family and friends in June. Let’s also hope and pray that we will all be able to celebrate together at the Reunion at Fort Benning next September. We want to encourage every member and all Outposts to do as much as possible for our Troops—go the extra mile for our Soldiers who are fighting the terrorists there so that we can be free here. Let’s show our Soldiers that we are for them! ROTM! Can do! Until the next time, I remain your chaplain, Jerry Daddato K ‘Get One For The Rock’ Rich Heller Membership by Residence 1-10 Members: Alaska ............................................2 Belgium ......................................10 Brazil..............................................1 Canada ..........................................2 Delaware ........................................6 District of Columbia........................9 French Polynesia ............................1 Germany ........................................2 Greece............................................1 Idaho..............................................9 Italy ................................................1 Luxembourg ..................................1 Monaco..........................................1 New Mexico ................................10 Nigeria ..........................................1 Scotland ........................................1 South Dakota ..................................7 The Watch on the Rhine Spain..............................................1 United Kingdom ............................2 Vermont..........................................8 Wyoming........................................4 11-20 Members: Arkansas,......................................16 Hawaii ..........................................14 Maine ..........................................13 Mississippi ..................................18 Montana ......................................17 Nevada ........................................11 New Hampshire ............................15 North Dakota ................................11 Oklahoma ....................................17 Puerto Rico ..................................11 Rhode Island ................................11 Utah ............................................15 West Virginia ................................18 21-50 Members: Active Duty/w/APO ......................42 Connecticut ..................................34 Iowa ............................................27 Kansas ........................................25 Kentucky ......................................45 Louisiana ......................................28 Nebraska ......................................23 Oregon ........................................32 51-80 Members: Arizona ........................................66 Colorado ......................................62 France ..........................................61 Indiana ........................................63 Maryland ......................................65 Minnesota ....................................57 Missouri ......................................76 North Carolina ..............................65 South Carolina..............................56 Tennessee ....................................54 Wisconsin ....................................58 81-135 Members: Alabama ......................................92 Illinois ........................................127 Massachusetts..............................97 Michigan ....................................100 New Jersey ................................109 Washington ................................107 136-200 Members: Ohio ..........................................141 Pennsylvania ..............................186 Texas ..........................................154 Virginia ......................................149 201-320 Members: California....................................320 Florida........................................266 Georgia ......................................244 New York ....................................203 Page 27 Scholarship Foundation Update Call for Application Submissions The Scholarship Foundation is now accepting applications from candidates seeking 2008 scholarship grants of $1,000 or more. Two or more scholarship grants will be awarded in 2008. Trustees will determine awards in May, and the grants will be paid in June to accounts at the undergraduate institutions of higher learning specified in each successful applicant’s application. The official application and instructions are available at http://www.warfoto. com/3rdiv.htm, or may be obtained by contacting Chairman Lynn Ball ([email protected]). 1. Eligible Candidates: • Direct descendents of 3ID Soldiers • Unmarried Spouses of 3ID KIA past or present Application Package: Application & Sponsorship Letter • Active Duty Soldiers who are serving with the 3ID • Active Duty Soldiers who have served with the 3ID Application Package Application only 2. Eligible Candidates: Either current Active Duty and veteran Marne Soldiers can serve as sponsors. Additionally, children of Soldiers who served in the 3ID are eligible to serve as sponsors for their own direct descendents. The Scholarship Foundation is chartered as a Not-For-Profit Public Charity that exists to provide scholarship grant opportunities to eligible individuals. Any sponsors who have qualified, college-age offspring are urged to encourage them to submit an application before the deadline, May 1, 2008. 2007 C&BL Emendations During its 2007 annual meeting, the Board of Directors of the Scholarship Foundation amended the Foundation’s Constitution and By-Laws “Purpose” which explains who is eligible to submit an application for scholarship funds as well as who may sponsor candidates. These emendations open eligibility to include soldiers of the Division. Now, they too may seek Foundation support for their own educations or they may sponsor the efforts of their children to obtain scholarship grants. Article 2. Purpose A. The purpose of the Scholarship Foundation, Inc. is to provide university, college, and vocational scholarship grants to children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren (including those Platinum Donors Thomas R. Maines Gold Donors Trans America Underwriters, Inc. Bronze Donors Cath Bacon Wayne Conley Fred O’Donnell Jim and Linda Reeves Silver Donors Joseph W. Ball Legend: Gold Star ($10,000-$49,999), Platinum ($1000-$4,999), Gold ($500-$999), Silver ($100-$499), Bronze ($1-$99). To support the Foundation, send gifts to Scholarship Foundation (address, p. 2) Page 28 by adoption) of Society of The 3rd Infantry Division members; to any child, grandchild, or un-remarried spouse of a 3rd Infantry Division Soldier who was killed-in-action or who died of wounds sustained while on active duty with the Division; and to all 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers, past and present. Individuals seeking scholarship funds must fall within one of these limited groups. All applicants, except active duty Soldiers currently serving or who have served with the Division, must have a sponsor. Said Soldiers may sponsor offspring or themselves by including a letter explaining the period and location of service with the Division. B. A sponsor, for purposes of the Scholarship Foundation, Inc. application, shall be defined as follows: All Life and Regular Annual Members of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division as well as all direct-descendent Associate Members. Directdescendent Associate Members include the wife or husband, son or daughter, grandson or granddaughter, or great grandchild of a member of The Society of the 3rd Infantry Division. Any individuals, as described in part A, above, are eligible to apply for scholarship/student aid funds. Any individual sponsoring a scholarship entry must meet one of the qualifications stated here or must be currently serving with the 3rd Infantry Division. Platinum Award Foundation Board of Directors Trustee Thomas R. Maines has made a Platinum donation to the Scholarship Foundation. Tom has supported the Foundation annually with Platinum contributions since its first year of operation, 2004. The Foundation recognized his gift with a Platinum Donor award. Anyone wishing to assist in providing scholarship grants to Soldiers and children of the Division should send donations to the Foundation (see p. 1 for address). Donations to the Foundation are tax-exempt and Letters of Tax Exemption Certification are issued upon receipt of all donations. Recent contributors to the Foundation include the following individuals. 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. 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 Annual Decal Sales 2002 2003 2004 $976.00 $1,147.00 $685.50 2005 2006 2007 $744.50 $666.50 $453.00 The Watch on the Rhine BIRTHDAY from page 19 Society Members & Asst. Division Surgeon and LNOs Capital Region and the U.S. Army Military District of Washington, and his wife, Mrs. Dale Rowe, and by three international military attaches and family members. Brigadier and Mrs. Phillip Jones (Great Britain); Col and Mrs Soon Yeong Cha (Republic of Korea), and Col and Mrs. Heinz Josef Feldman and their son Heinrich (Germany). The distinguished visitors mingled freely with Soldiers and shared encouragement and appreciation with each one. The birthday party began with the national anthem, followed by the Division’s history, narrated by Lt Col Stoy. The Soldiers also heard President George Bush’s and Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch’s birthday messages, and then everyone sang “Dog Face Soldier.” Later, while the Audie Murphy classic, “To Hell and Back” played in the background, two Wounded Warriors cut the birthday cakes, and Capt Monika Stoy conducted a Marne Trivia Quiz. Sharp Soldiers who knew their Marne history received prizes, including a rocking bulldog, a German beer boot, candy, books, book lights, and gift certificates. And every Soldier received a specially designed commemorative Marne t-shirt and thickly iced Marne cookies. The celebration of the Division’s 90th Birthday at Mologne House was a great success. It was made possible by the generous donations of cash and products from many organizations including the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division and OP 7, Washington DC, OP 17, St. Louis, and OP 54, San Francisco; Echo Entertainment, The Aleethia Foundation, the American Legion Post 176, The Pentagon Federal Credit Union, and The Schmankerl Stube, Hagerstown’s Bavarian Restaurant. Those who provided individual gifts included Dave Adams, Henry Bodson Dave and Ruby Coats, Lawrence Cummings, James Evans, Robert Golden, Arnold and Sheila Fieldman, Alexey Ivanchukov, Werner Michel, Charles Murray, Lisa Skibick, Tilly Smithers, CSM Jimmie Spencer, Jack Sneddon, Harold Stanfield, Willard Tompkins, Danielle Webber, and Leonard and Heddy Werth. The Troop Support Committee is planning a similar event for next spring to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of the Division’s WWI campaign in the Champagne region of France. The event is tentatively scheduled for May 2008. Until then, the Troop Support Committee continues in its work to support the Wounded as well as its other three support areas: Troop Mail Call, Troop Care Packages and Troop Family Support. For more information, contact the committee chair, Cath Bacon. The Watch on the Rhine Quartermaster MAGNET, ribbon style, yellow, 8” long 3 ID Bulldog-”Third Infantry Division”-”Ft. Stewart” Price ............................................$4.00 ea. (Postage: $1.25 for 1-3; $2.10 for 4-6) DOG TAG: Hard enamel imprint of 3rd ID logo & “3rd. Infantry Division” at bottom; other side is 1mm thick aluminum, ready for engraving; has black ..rubber silencer and a 26” chain. Price ............................................$4.00 ea. (Postage: 75 cents for 1-3; $1.25 for 4-6) 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) 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: $2.00) ZIPPO LIGHTER: w/3rd ID logo Price ..........................................$15.00 (Mailing fee: $3.00) 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) WATCH CAPS, polyester knit, with 3ID patch, Camo/black ....................................................$7.50 each. (Postage/handling $1.25) SOCKS, CREW, 80% acrylic, 20% nylon, with 3ID patch Size 10-13 ................................ $6.00 pair. (Postage/handling $1.00) US FLAG, 3’x5’, w/embroidered stars (pole not included) 3’x5’ ..........................................$18.00 (Postage/handling $3.00) POW MIA FLAG (pole not included)..........$6.50 (Postage/handling $2.00) FLAG: 3ID – White with 3ID logo in center, poly, 3’x5’ Price ............................................$6.50 (Mailing fee: $2.00) LICENSE PLATE FRAME: ..........................$7.00 (Mailing fee: $3.25) TIE BAR: 2 1/2 “ long, w/3ID logo Price ............................................$4.50 each (Mailing fee $1.00 each) 3RD ID NECKTIE: Silk Twill/blue and white stripes Price ..........................................$22.00 (Postage: $1.25) 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 E-mail: [email protected] Page 29 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: To foster and strengthen associations and friendships formed during service with the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army. To honor the Third Infantry Division War Dead. To perpetuate the memory of other former comrades who shared a background of honorable military service with the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army. 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. 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 Date: ________________ 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 New Regular Annual or Life Member 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. Page 30 The Watch on the Rhine Outpost Register Eastern Region (ER), Central Region (CR), Western Region (WR) MIDWEST #1 Chicago, IL CR GEORGE G. FROST #5 NY & North East ER Vice President: Michael J. Baker 801 Federal St #2145 Chandler, AZ 85226-6336 (480) 232-2129 E-mail: [email protected] President: Larry Driscoll 6932 Williams Dr. Woodridge, IL 60517-1907 (630) 964-0634 e-mail: [email protected] President: Pat Williamson 530 Hemingway Dr Hockessin, DE 19707-1112 (302) 234-3424 E-mail: [email protected] Vice President: Rich Heller 1515 Ramblewood Dr. Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230 (630) 837-8871 [email protected] Vice President: (OPEN) RUSSELL DUNHAM #17 St. Louis, MO Secretary: Joseph Hampton 735 S Spring Rd Vineland, NJ 08361-6114 (856) 692-8050 [email protected] President: Ron Jones 327 Oakley Ln Kirkwood, MO 63122-2816 (314) 821-1360 [email protected] Treasurer: Bart Viruso 116 Harriet Rd. N. Babylon, NY 11703 (631) 587-0587 E-mail: [email protected] Vice President: Cindy Stobie 169 Floralea St St. Louis, MO 63127-1117 (314) 966-0819 Secretary-Treasurer: Gordon B. Lowery 1523 Holiday Drive Sandwich. IL 60548-9305 (815) 498-1547 E-mail: [email protected] JOHN S. COLE #2 Tampa, FL ER Chaplain: Frank Homme 179 Kemmerer Nazareth, PA 18064-9069 (610) 759-0668 VP-North: David R. Seamans 7130 Oakwood Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32211-7652 (904) 535-0747 [email protected] WASHINGTON DC #7 Washington DC Secretary/Editor: Adrian H. Krieg 23207 Night Heron Way Bradenton, FL 34202-6368 (941) 322-2739 [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer: John L. Insani NEW ENGLAND #11 Boston, MA Treasurer: Frank L. Kane 12824 Sand Crane Way Hudson, FL 34669-2633 (727) 856-3302E-mail: [email protected] ER 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 E-mail: [email protected] FORT GEORGE WRIGHT #4 WR Spokane, WA 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: Dorothy Larsen 2718 E. 4th Avenue Spokane, WA 99202 (509) 535-8127 Secretary-Treasurer: Allan W Earley 48 Maple St. Sterling, MA 01564-1448 (978) 870-7741 E-mail: [email protected] TOMMY THOMPSON #12 CR Minneapolis, MN President: Melvin Ingram, 517 Newbury St. #211 Ripon, WI 54971 -1428 (920) 748-6381 e-mail: [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 MIchigan CR President: George Knight 7613 Shenandoah Ave. Allen Park, MI 48101-2480 (313) 382-5370 E-mail: [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer: Terry L. Tennant 10611 Gamewood Dr. South Lyon, MI 48178-9354 (248) 437-6856 E-mail: [email protected] ARIZONA RENEGADE #15 WR Phoenix, AZ. President: (Open) The Watch on the Rhine ER President: John Ferrara 2023 N Hill Rd Westfield, VT 05874 (802) 744-2771 President: Alta H. Millling 4738 Datura Road Columbia, SC 29205-2109 (803) 787-7134 President: Lyle W. Kerns 4105 S. Shaefer Road Spokane, WA 99206-9511 (509) 926-9251 [email protected] ER Secretary-Treasurer: J. M. Prendergast, 0575 W. 600 N., Howe, IN 46746-9326 AUDIE L. MURPHY #35 CR President: Joe Ball 2010 Worcester Ln. Garland, TX 75040 (972) 495-1704 E-mail: [email protected] President: Jerome Daddato W 4150 Co. Rd. K Random Lake, WI 53075-1308 (920) 994-2962 E-mail: [email protected] Vice President: Bob Larson, Sr. 8420 E. Larsen Rd. Janesville WI 53546-8607 E-mail: [email protected] ER Secretary/Treasurer: John Hollier Secretary-Treasurer: Bill R. Harper Gardens of Richardson 1111 West Shore Dr #192 Richardson, TX 75080 (214) 789-6296 GOLDEN GATE #54 San Francisco, CA WR President: John Shirley 4218 Drake Way Livermore, CA 94550-4914 (925) 447-2256 FAX (925) 447-8835 E-mail: [email protected] MARNE ASSOCIATION Ft. Stewart, GA Secretary: Robert L. Meganck N16 W26577 Wild Oats Dr. Pewaukee, WI 53072 (262) 695-8369 E-mail: [email protected] President: Donald Wingerberg 9650 Pebble View Dr. Cincinnati, OH 45252 (513) 923-1991 E-mail:[email protected] OP Newsletter Editor: Dan Kellett 2465 Castle Circle Brookfield, WI 53045-1609 [email protected] Vice President: Richard L. Martinet 10045 Garden Side Dr. Waite Hills, OH 44090 (440) 942-9258 E-mail: [email protected] ALBERT MICELI #22 Southern, CA Secretary-Treasurer: Lloyd Whitmer 7500 Mose St. Navarre, OH 44662 (330) 756-2803 E-mail: [email protected] President: Andrew Scullion 1525 West Oakland Ave., Sp #88 Hemet, CA 92543 (951) 492-0667 E-mail: [email protected] Vice President: Bruce Monkman 7731 Etiwanda Ave. Reseda, CA 91335-2021 Ph/FAX 818-343-3370 E-mail: [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 CR President: Kenneth R. Kendall PO Box 604 Portage, IN 46368-0604 (219) 762-4248 E-mail: [email protected] Vice President: James Satryan 3505 W Torquay Rd. Muncie, IN 47304-3249 E-mail: [email protected] CR President: Robert A. Maynard 91 South Nanaposa Trail Suttons Bay, MI 49682 (231) 271-3819 E-mail: [email protected] WESTERN RESERVE #57, CR Ohio WR BLACK “Y” BOYS #601 Richardson, TX President: Daniel Wolfe 1200 Midland Ave Bronxville, NY 10708 (914) 961-5709 E-mail: [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer: Ruth De Bord 18727 Sand De Sac Rd. Salinas, CA 93907-1325 (831) 663-2690 E-mail: [email protected] Treasurer: Ed Koleske 1606 North Edgewood Ave. Appleton, WI 54914-2439 (920) 734-5340 WR President: Martin K. Canape PO Box 636 Fountain, CO 80817-0636 (719) 382-5522 Secretary-Treasurer: Orlando Maffucci 7 Churchill Place Pueblo, CO 81001 (719) 543-3278 W. A. SIDNEY #52 CR COLORADO #88 Vice President: Warren Langley 965 War Eagle Dr N Colorado Springs, CO 80919-1638 (719) 628-1589 Secretary-Treasurer: Lynn Ball 2010 Worcester Ln. Garland, TX 75040 (972) 495-1704 E-mail: [email protected] GIOVINAZZO-YORK #18 Milwaukee, WI President:: John Insani 1235 N. Pickett St. Alexandria, VA 22304 (703) 370-4586 E-mail: [email protected] Vice President-South: (Vacant) CR Secretary-Treasurer: Matthew Riester 35 Kansas Ave. Belleville, IL 62221 (618) 233-5841 E-mail: [email protected] Editor: Ed Klein 29 Jones Rd Warwick, NY 10990-2830 President: Angelo “Jim” Tiezzi 14186 Hilton Head Dr. Ft. Myers, FL 33919-7387 E-mail: [email protected] (239) 466-1214 (winter) (860) 665-9105 (summer) LATTIE TIPTON #3 Secretary-Treasurer: (Open) Society of the Third Infantry Division FORT BENNING #60 Columbus, GA ER President: Jon D. Ready 214 Terrace Dr Brandon, MS 39042-2338 (601) 824-2642 E-mail: [email protected] 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 E-mail: [email protected] Southern France Regional Chair: Lucien Henri Galea Hulotte Les Lonnes 83340 Les Mayons, FRANCE Ph: 0033 494600574 [email protected] Vice President: Paul Dayton 145 Celestial Way Alpharetta GA (770) 475-5743 E-mail: [email protected] Secretary-Treasurer: Robert D. Bailey 160 Huguley Rd. Opelika, AL 36804-1891 (334) 298-8622 E-mail: [email protected] FORT LEWIS #63 Tacoma, WA ER WR Secretary: Tim Stoy 6531Milva Ln Springfield, VA 22150 (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] President: (OPEN) Secretary-Treasurer: Gerald Yager 6051 4th Ave. NW Seattle, WA 98107-2109 (206) 782-8924 E-mail: [email protected] Page 31 THIS ISSUE DEPARTMENTS NEWS & NOTES President’s Message ................................................................3 Marne 6 Sends ..........................................................................4 Looking For................................................................................8 From the Editor’s Bunker ..........................................................9 News from the Outposts ..........................................................10 Letters to the Editor ................................................................12 Short Rounds ..........................................................................20 Update: Society Troop Support Program ................................22 Last Call ..................................................................................24 Honoring Our Fallen ................................................................25 Roll Call ..................................................................................26 Chaplain’s Corner ....................................................................27 Scholarship Foundation Update ..............................................28 Quartermaster ........................................................................29 Outpost Register......................................................................31 “Watch” Website: http://www.3rdiv.org Iraq Report ................................................................................1 Baghdad-Area: Surge Operation Continues Success ................1 First Executive Board Meeting Minutes ....................................6 Second Executive Board Meeting Minutes ................................7 UXO Dangers ............................................................................9 Marne Trail Report ..................................................................14 2008 Membership Roster Addendum ......................................15 Society Birthday Luncheon at WRAMC Rocks ..........................19 Call For Nominations ......................................................................25 Membership and Dues Update ................................................27 Society Annual Reunions 2008-2010 • 2008: Ft. Benning, GA—to honor our 3ID, returning from Iraq. • 2009: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX—where OP 35 host the reunion in cooperation with the Reunion Brat. • 2010: Washington D.C.—where OP 7 will host the reunion which will coincide with the anniversariesof WW2 and the Korean War. CAMPAIGNS OF THE THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION WORLD WAR I [2 Medals of Honor] Aisne Rhineland Central Europe St. Mihiel Champagne-Marne Meuse-Argonne KOREAN WAR [11 Medals of Honor] CCF Intervention CCF Spring Offensive Aisne-Marne Second Korean Winter Champagne Third Korean Winter WORLD WAR II [37 Medals of Honor] Algeria-French Morocco First U.N. Counteroffensive Tunisia Korea, Summer-Fall 1952 Sicily U.N. Summer-Fall Offensive Korea, Summer 1953 Naples-Foggia PERSIAN GULF WAR Defense of Saudi Arabia Anzio Rome-Arno Liberation and Defense of Kuwait Southern France OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM [1 Medal of Honor] Ardennes-Alsace The Rock of the Marne Society of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army 10 Paddington Court Hockessin, DE 19707 Address Service Requested February 2008 NONPROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID JACKSONVILLE, FL PERMIT NO. 3