75th
Inf Div newsline No. 29
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13 March 1999
Hello veterans and friends of the 75th Division !
We are growing very fast ! At the last newsline, we had 138 members,
with this newsline, we have 145 !
This newsline is not very long, but we have so much new search requests,
that I did not want to wait too long to publish it. Please check each message
if you can help, sometimes even a little information can help the new members
further.
We tried to get more infos on the 75th Reunion in Houston, Texas, at
the building of the 75th Inf Div (Exercise) this year. We recieved an information
from Major Larry Boyd, PAO 75th Div, that CSM Phillip Kraus is the coordinator.
His civilian phone number is
713-791-1400 ext 3401.
Please get in contact with him for more informations. Please ask him
to send us some infos, so that we can publish it here for all readers.
At the end of each newsline, you also find the adress of the president
of the 75th Inf Div veterans association. You can become a member and get
more infos about all planned reunions there. They also publish a printed
newsletter called „Bulgebusters“ through that you can reach all member
of the veterans association.
Below are three email adresses, that we cannot reach anymore. Do you maybe have a new adress of the member ? Please forward it to us, thanks.
The following addresses had permanent fatal errors
kjol7338@hem.passagen.se
The following addresses had permanent fatal errors
sarahmck@bellsouth.net
The following addresses had permanent fatal errors
ial1707@aol.com
*Keep five yards.
(*Means spread out so one round won't get us all.)
Rolf G. Wilmink
„German by birth, american by heart, P.I. by profession“.
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For your calendar:
Next 75th N.E.C. meeting: May 12-16 1999
Shoney´s Inn
2420 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, Tennessee 37214
615-885-4030
Rates: $ 72.00 Single or Double + 8,25% sales tax and 4% room tax.
Events: Boat for Dinner
Grand Ole Opry
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Next 75th Div reunion: Houston, Texas, 1999
The coordinator is CSM Phillip Kraus. His
civilian phone number is
713-791-1400 ext 3401.
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75th Div reunion year 2000: Peoria
(more infos as soon as we have them or contact the
75th Div Vets. Assn. President Parker, see adress below).
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List of contents:
1.) Feedback regarding newsline No. 27 ( 25 Feb. 1999 )
2.) Searching for friends of Resol B. Puckett
3.) New member Tim Roop
4.) New member Meghan Starr
5.) New Member Jack Heighton
6.) Army jazz band
7.) Robert V. Ruhlman (Deceased)-Possible MP attachment to 75 Division
at Rhineland
8.) New member Don Ratliff 75th infantry division veterans association
treasurer
9.) DOD's Web Police
10.) ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
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DON'T BE A LURKER.... GET INVOLVED... YOU ARE A MEMBER...
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(actual count: 145 members online worldwide
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1.) Feedback regarding our newsline No. 28 ( 25 Feb. 1999):
From: "Sarah Jane McKenize" saramck@apex.net
RE: new email
Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 11:01:22 -0800
new email address:
Sarah Jane McKenzie(dau. of Chester A. McKenzie)
was: sarahmck@bellsouth.net
NEW ADDRESS IS:
saramck@apex.net
We received Newsline # 27 last---could you send us from #27 up to date?
Thanks!
saramck@apex.net
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Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 06:57:50 -0600
From: "Campbell, Phillip" <pecampbe@bechtel.com>
Re: 75th Inf Div newsline no. 28 (25 feb 1999)
Mr. Wilmink,
I am only 28 years of age and have never served in the Armed Forces.
But I just wanted to thank you for your diligence to keeping the history
and the memory of the 75th Infantry and all the men who sacrificed their
lives and gave everything during W.W.II.
You see my Dad is PFC Robert E. Campbell, 289th, Company E. I
love him not just because he is my Dad, but also for the sacrifice he made
for his family and country. Everytime I read articles, books or even
the documentaries of W.W.II, I am in total humility of what they went through
for their country. Me and my Dad talk about his experiences and everytime
we do he goes one step higher on my hero list.
Everytime we talk his memories become memories for me and then I can
pass his experience to my children and grandchildren.
Thank you for you effort.
Phillip E. Campbell
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From: "Joseph Karr" 167thsig@email.msn.com
To: flanaganm@hood-emh3.army.mil
Re: 275th Combat Engineer Battalion
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 21:32:25 -0500
Attention: LTC Mike Flanagan
I read your request in the 75th Inf. Div. Newsline No.28, published by Rolf Wilmink, concerning information on the 275th Engineer Combat Battalion. I have six photographs that I took of members of Co "C", 275 Combat Engineer Battalion, 75th inf. Div., 9th U.S.Army while they were constructing an anti-mine net across the Rhine River at Duisburg, Germany.
I was a combat photographer with the 167th Signal Photo Company and I took these photos on 24 March 1945. If this is the kind of information you are researching I am able to send you computer generated copies of these photos.
Sincerely
Joseph D. Karr
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From: "Flanagan, Michael LTC--120IB" FLANAGANM@hood-emh3.army.mil
To: 'Joseph Karr' 167thsig@email.msn.com
RE: 275th Combat Engineer Battalion
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 06:49:37 -0600
Mr Karr
This is exactly the sort of information we are seeking. I would
be honored to if you would send a digital copy of these photos, I will
print them and display them in our battalion headquarters. Thanks
for contacting me.
Again thanks to Herr Wilmink for putting out the word.
VIPER 06
MICHAEL S. FLANAGAN
COMMANDER
9TH Training Support Battalion (ENGINEER)
VIPERS!
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From: "Joseph Karr" 167thsig@email.msn.com
To: <FLANAGANM@hood-emh3.army.mil>
Re: 275th Combat Engineer Battalion Photos
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 1999 10:14:46 -0500
LTC Michael S. Flanagan
I will print the photos on photo quality paper with the captions that appear on the back of the original photo, as I had written them back in 1945, and mail them to you. Please send me your mailing address.
Joseph D. Karr
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2.) Searching for friends of Resol B. Puckett
290th Reg., 2nd Battalion, Company F.
From: Jay Puckett
Datum: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 08:30:49 -0600
Dear Mr. Wilmink,
I tried to send you a similar message before and it was returned, so here I go again.
I am searching for anyone who served in the 75th with my dad.
He was in the 290th Reg., 2nd Battalion, Company F. His picture can
be found in the 75th Div. boot camp graduation book, if you look up that
picture of his company you will find him on the back row (standing) on
the right at the very end. I am also looking for some friends of
his who were, I think, in the 75th. Their names are James P. McCall
and Chandler. I also have a few pictures and momentos.
Thanks!
Jay Puckett
6931 Broadmoor
Overland Park Kansas 66204
913-677-0190
Please make note of my new E-mail address.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
jpuckbird@email.msn.com
Thanks
JP
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3.) New member Tim Roop
From: "Tim Roop" doggreen@beachin.net
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 14:57:20 -0500
I reciev'ed this old message from Glenn Booker.
My name is Tim Roop. I was in the 82nd Airborne from 1973 to 1979,
at Ft. Bragg, NC. I was in Nijmegen for the 40th anniversary in 1984 and
I participated on the "Vierdaage Nijmegen" march and got the medal in July
1986.
I had the pleasure of meeting with Ms. Cora Baltussen and Mr Henny
Klosters at the "Liberation Museum". They both helped me in preparation
and during the march. I was attached to a group of "Dutch Military Police".
My 3 uncles were at Omaha Beach on D-Day. You might like to see my
website at: www.ww2dday.com
Thanks Again
Tim Roop
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4.) New member Meghan Starr
From: AStarr78@aol.com
Date: Wed, 3 Mar 1999 19:25:47 EST
I am 13 years old and am simply fascinated by World War two and the
stories of men who fought so bravely. It may seem odd that a 13 year
old is interested in World War II, but it is so interesting to hear about
the hardships the men went through and their bravery. Please send
me any information about the 75th Inf. Division and I would like to subscribe
to your newsletter. Thank You for your time.
Meghan Starr
please respond to: MaSaysNo@aol.com
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5.) New Member Jack Heighton
From: Jackheig@aol.com
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 16:29:39 EST
Would you please advise how to find the Post form on your system, I
forgot where I got the application for subscribe.
I was a member of the 75th, 375th Med. Bn., Co. A, thanks again.
Jack Heighton
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6.) Army jazz band
From: Dmozz@aol.com
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 14:17:11 EST
Do you have any information on the Army Jazz Band? I am researching
my grandfather who was a clarinet player in the band later in WWII.
He was stationed in Germany. His name was Joseph Frances Lesinskas.
Any information you could pass along would be greatly appreciated.
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7.) Robert V. Ruhlman (Deceased)-Possible MP attachment to 75
Division at Rhineland
Datum: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 00:16:21 -0800
From: Carol Ruhlman cruhlman@penn.com
Dear Sir,
My father was an MP. He was sent to
North Africa in June of 1943.
Later on they made the invasion of Italy at the Salerno-Naples area.
He was also at Anzio, Monte Cassino, Rome,and the Arno River. They were
pulled out of Italy to the Southern invasion of France and northward to
the Rhineland. In Italy, he was in the 5TH Army and carried that insignia
on his right shoulder. On the left, was the 75TH Divisional patch. I believe
this is where he was attached to the 75TH Division at the Rhineland.Would
you have any record of this in your files? His Serial # is 33 408
838 and his MP number is 677. His discharge papers said
he was with Battery A-130th Field Art. BN. I have no record of his
MP unit number and when asked, he always said they were a detached
unit, with no particular outfit. If you could find out if he was in fact
with the 75TH and possibly a unit number, I would greatly appreciate it.
I'm having a hard time tracing him without a Unit number.
Thank you so much for your
time,
Virgil C. Ruhlman
( Son )
E-mail
cruhlman@penn.com
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8.) New member Don Ratliff 75th infantry division veterans association
treasurer
From: Velotec@aol.com
Datum: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 16:31:50 EST
Dear Sir;
My name is Forest Ratliff.
I am writing on behalf of my father, Don Ratliff, treasurer of the 75 Th.
infantry division association. Dad remembers meeting you at the 1995 reunion
in Atlanta, Georgia.
He received a copy of a
letter from Paul Ellis today, mentioning that you publish a newsletter
that would be of interest to veterans of the 75th.
Please add my email address
to your publishing list, so I can provide my Dad with your newsletter.
Yours Truly,
Forest Ratliff
(AKA velotec@aol.com)
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9.) DOD's Web Police
From: VVKW99B@prodigy.com
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE COHEN ESTABLISHES RESERVE COMPONENT WEB SECURITY
CELL
Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen has approved the creation of
a 22-member Reserve component team to monitor and evaluate Department of
Defense Web sites to ensure the sites do not compromise national security
by revealing sensitive defense informatio. The team, called the Joint Web
Risk Assessment Cell (JWRAC), will be comprised of two full-time Reservists
and 20 drilling Reserve and National Guard personnel. The Defense Information
Systems Agency (DISA) will start up the cell on March 1, 1999. "Technology
has extended America's reach around the world, and it has extended the
reach of those who seek to threaten Americans at home," Cohen said. "In
joining this new mission area for the Reserve and Guard, the JWRAC will
help us defend against thos who would turn our technological superiority
against us."
The JWRAC will scour Defense Web sites for information and trends of
data that could be used to breach security or pose a threat to Defense
operations and personnel. In addition, team members will evaluate Web site
content to ensure compliance with deparmental policies, procedures and
best practices.
The new organization is a result of a Sep. 24, 1998 directive from
John J. Hamre, deputy secretary of Defense, to Charles L. Cragin, acting
assistant secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, and Gen. Henry H. Shelton,
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staf. Hamre directed that they jointly
develop a plan that uses Reserve forces personnel to conduct operations
security and threat assessments of DefenseLINK and other official military
Web sites.
"This initiative represents both a new model and a Total Force solution
for managing operations security in an environment of rapidly changing
technology," Dr. Hamre said. "It is essential that each of the military
components and agencies get on board so that we can expedite the implementation
of JWRAC and help it fulfill its important mission."
Six Reserve component Services will staff the cell, with a full-time
officer and enlisted member rotating among the military Reserve components
on an equitable basis. The 20 drilling Reserve component positions will
be comprised as follows: Army NationalGuard, five officers, three enlisted;
Army Reserve, three officers, two enlisted; Naval Reserve, two officers;
Marine Corps Reserve, one officer; Air National Guard, two officers, one
enlisted; and Air Force Reserve, one enlisted.
"With the battlefields of tomorrow moving increasingly into cyberspace,
this is a significant advancement in our efforts to assess risks and reduce
our exposure to cyberterrorism," Cragin said. "The Reserve and National
Guard are ideally suited for this ask, because they have a large pool of
talented personnel who in their civilian careers are highly adept at using
computer systems and information technology."
The military services will recruit personnel for the JWRAC who have
a broad range of combat and non-combat specialties, in addition to high-tech
civilian skills. The two full-time staff will provide day-to-day administrative
support, perform operational cheduling and ensure that training and technical
proficiency is maintained. The JWRAC will be co-located with DISA.
For more information, call Lt. Col. Terry Jones at the Office of the
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, (703) 695-3620, or
visit the Reserve Affairs website at www.raweb.osd.mil.
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10.) ON THE LIGHTER SIDE
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Five surgeons are discussing what career group make the best patients
The first surgeon says, "I like to see accountants on my operating table, because when you open them up, everything inside is numbered."
The second responds, "Yeah, but you should try electricians! Everything inside them is color coded."
The third surgeon says, "No, I really think librarians are the best; everything inside them is in alphabetical order."
The fourth surgeon chimes in: "You know, I like construction workers...
those guys always understand when you have a few parts left over at
the end, and when the job takes longer than you said it would."
But the fifth surgeon shut them all up when he observed: "You're all
wrong.
Politicians are the easiest to operate on. There's no guts, no heart,
and no spine, and the head and ass are interchangeable."
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From: rmsmith1924@webtv.net (Robert M Smith)
Date: Tue, 9 Mar 1999 13:44:30 -0500 (EST)
RE: Chuckle
TOP TEN REASONS GOD CREATED EVE.....
10. God worried that Adam would always be lost in the
garden because men hate to ask for directions.
9. God knew that Adam would one day
need someone to hand him the TV remote.
(Men don't want to see what's ON television, they want to see WHAT
ELSE is on!)
8. God knew that Adam would never buy
a new fig leaf when his wore out and would therefore needed Eve to get
one for him.
7. God knew that Adam would never make a doctor's
appointment for himself.
6. God knew that Adam would never remember
which night was garbage night.
5. God knew that if the world was to
be populated, men would never be able to handle childbearing.
4. As "Keeper of the Garden," Adam would
never remember where he put his tools.
3. The scripture account of creation
indicates Adam needed someone to blame his troubles on when God caught
him hiding in the garden.
2. As the Bible says, "It is not good for
man to be alone!"
AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON GOD CREATED EVE........
1. When God finished the creation of
Adam, He stepped back, scratched His head and said, "I can do better than
that!"
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Enjoy, Rob
GREETINGS FROM FLORIDA - U.S.A.
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And in the next newsline...............
........your feedback to this newsline !!!!
Greetings from Germany
Rolf G. Wilmink
75th Inf Div WWII Veterans Association Unofficial homepage
www.mknet.de/75th
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