Hello veterans and friends of the 75th Division !
The next reunion of the 75th Division is just a few days away. I would have liked to come, but business keeps me in Germany. I wish the reunion a very good success and the participants a lot of fun with their old buddies. It would be nice to hear from our online-members, what happend there, so I can publish it in your newsline.
One proposal:
This newsline now has around 187 members, which shows that a lot of
people are still interested in the 75th Division. The internet is the fastest
way to find some infos and first contacts. We have more members with each
newsline. So publishing infos in the internet helps all interested persons
to find infos about their dad, grandfather, uncle etc. We have time problems
here to maintain new pages for the website, but if there is a member of
this newsline or of the 75th Div veterans association, that can make this
pages, he would have the possibility to add them to our 75th Div website.
He would get direct access to our server. So the veterans could decide
themselfes, what informations about their unit would be important to publish
in the web. If someone searches in the internet for the 75th, our website
is the first one that he stumbles over.
I had very less time during the last weeks, and your emails were flooding me. I like that, but it was so much that I could not put them all in this newsline. You will recieve the next one in a few days, maybe already with a report about the reunion, if I get the infos from the participants. Have fun at the reunion and with this newsline, and please try to help all the members here to find the buddies that they are looking for.
One last thing:
I recieved a nice letter from the secretary of the 75th Div veterans
associaton, Mr. James Warmouth, including two stickers. He has sent me
adress of a company that could produce a nylon flag with the 75th Div logo
on, for those of you (and me) that want to put it up at the wall or at
the flagpost at veterans day etc. It also makes a great gift for a veteran
! If there is somebody around Lombard, FL 60148, could you make the contact
to the company ? Please tell me, if you want a flag, so we can ask for
a prize.
*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 Div reunion: Houston, Texas, September 9th, 10th and
11th 1999
City tours will be offered and include a Round About Houston,The Houston
Space Center with an optional Galveston Evening , an experience of Texas
history and tour of the Battleship Texas and a Waterfront tour, as well
as two unique post reunion trips,a 3 day,2 night program to San Antonio
and a 1 week Mexican/Caribbean Cruise on the Norwegian Lines both start
Sunday Sept. 12th and a barbecue evening on the 75 exercise group property
is also planned.
The coordinator is CSM Phillip Kraus. His adress:
CSM Philip Kraus
75th Infantry Division (Exercise)
1850 Old Spanish Trail
Houston ,Tx 77054-2025
Phone 800-390-2530 ext 7509
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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. 38 ( 29 July 1999 )
2.) Attention: Who has been in Dorsten, Germany, in 1945 ?
3.) My grandfather George Edgar Roach
4.) New Member Gerald W Van Cleve
5.) Research on the 75th I.D.
6.) PFC Macon Haynes, 290th, Co. L, 3d battalion
7.) 75th Div Band
8.) Third Squad, Third Platoon, Company F, 290th Infantry, 75th Inf.
Division
9.) Looking for a Mr. Axel (J)? Anderson
10.) Reunion of the 75th Div
11.) A 75th Div Flag
12.) VFW Unfair action
13.) Veteransearch
14.) Guestbook Entry - honorguard
15.) INFANTRY - ALWAYS THE HEART OF THE MILITARY
16.) Jan Bos has a new E-mail address
17.) The G.I.
18.) Findings in Germany
19.) 290th Infantry Awards
20.) 75th Inf.Division Personnel
21.) ISN'T IT IRONIC
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DON'T BE A LURKER.... GET INVOLVED... YOU ARE A MEMBER...
MAKE THE MOST OF IT
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(actual count: 187 members online worldwide
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1.) Feedback regarding our newsline No. 38 ( 29 July 1999):
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 23:00:44 -0700
From: john lamontia <jlamontia@earthlink.net>
RE: Newsline no 38
Great work--Much appreciated
Thank you very much
John A. LaMontia
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From: "Graber, Stephen M." <Stephen.M.Graber@bender.com>
To: "'danshine@iconn.net'" <danshine@iconn.net>
RE: 75th Div Research
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 12:09:15 -0400
Dan,
I just read your research on Mt. La Roumiere in Rolf Wilmink's 75th Div Newsline #38. Your research is excellent. Thank you. I also believe that history doesn't seem to give the 75th Div the credit it deserves. I hope your research and the excellent research that Al Roxburgh has done can change that.
I have also done research of my own. My father is a veteran of 75th Div, 291st Regt, I-Co and we often talk about those days. His biggest battle took place near the village of Grand Halleux. I have collected documents from the National Archives, maps from Belgium, and as many first hand accounts as I can find. I'm always inviting 291st Regt veterans to share their Grand Halleux remembrance with me. My father and I visited Grand Halleux together in Sept, 1998.
The 291st was ordered to fix bayonets and attack across 400-500 yards of open field into the heavily defended woods with an entrenched and camouflaged enemy facing the field. On the first day of the attack, 15 Jan 1945, 1st and 2nd Bns attacked. Pinned down most of the day, reading about the countless acts of bravery and sacrifice is overwhelming at times. On the 16th of Jan, 3rd Bn attacked and punched through the enemy lines and took several hundred prisoners. My Dad was wounded later in the day by a shell burst as he pushed through the woods.
Unfortunately, there's not much written about the bravery, persistence, strength, and ultimate victory of the 291st Regt at Grand Halleux in the history books. Maybe we can set the record straight and tell the real story of the 75th Division.
Best regards,
Steve Graber
sgraber@bender.com
mtnview1@worldnet.att.net
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Re: [Fwd: father's brother]
Date Wed, 18 Aug 1999 14:40:21 -0400
From:barbara morse <BamHouse@epix.net>
many thanks for the help, whatever I get, I send to my father.
Thanks again, Barbara Morse
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Thank you for the 75th I.D. newsline
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 17:26:16 +0200
From: "Eddy LAMBERTY" <eddy.lamberty@village.uunet.be>
Dear Sir,
It was a good surprise to receive the newsline No. 38 and I'm very thankful to you for sending it to me. It was interesting to read the news of the 75th Infantry Division.
I'm interested
in the Battle of the Bulge and particularly in the fightings in my area.
The 82nd Airborne Division and the 75th I.D. have a special place in my
heart. Indeed, they were in my village during the Battle of the Bulge.
The 505th PIR arrived in my village on the 20th of December and left Grand-Halleux
in the night of the 24th to the 25th December (They had received the order
to withdraw). In January, the 504th PIR, coming from Fosse, liberated my
village and reached the Salm river. The 82nd A/B was then relieved by the
75th I.D. The sector of Grand-Halleux was assigned to the 291st.
Infantry Regiment. On the morning of the 15 January 1945, the 2nd Battalion
(less F. Co in battalion reserve), advanced across the open fields
(above my village) to attack the Germans. The American infantrymen were
suddenly met by overwhelming mortar, machine gun,....In their olive drab
against the white snow, the infantrymen were easy and conspicuous targets.
The battalion suffered heavy losses during that tragic day ( Bloody Sunday).
The Battalion renewed the attack during the next few days and helped close
out the Bulge. The second battalion and the 75th I.D. would continue to
fight the Germans in France, Holland, and Germany.
I will never forget what all those men did 55 years ago and we have
all those men to thank for our lives as we know them. Many Americans and
other Allies gave their lives for peace and freedom and I will always perpetuate
the memory of their sacrifices. As a matter of fact, the men who were in
my area have a great place, but I don't forget all the others who fought
all around the world and I have a great respect for the WWII veterans wherever
they fought. Their accomplishment has not been forgotten and never will
be.
So, it's a great
privilege for me to have contacts with the veterans of the Battle of the
Bulge. I then try to contact as many veterans as my time allows. I also
try to be there when veterans visit my area, but it's not always possible
because of my work. It's very important for me to welcome and to thank
the men who are our liberators.
I'm joining
two pictures of the plaque to the 291st emplaced on outer wall of the church
on main street in Grand-Halleux. This plaque was dedicated on Sunday, 21
June 1981. In 1994, the 291st, 75th I.D. plaque received a plaque on each
side of the existing plaque.
If all is well,
I 'll maybe meet a veteran of the 75th I.D/375 medical battalion, company
C. His name is Albert Sniezak and he should be in my area in September.
Again, thank
you very much for sending me the 75th I.D newsletter.
Sincerely yours,
Eddy Lamberty
from Grand-Halleux, Belgium
P.S. I apologize
for my english that is not very good.
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2.) Attention: Who has been in Dorsten, Germany, in 1945 ?
I just talked to:
Mrs. Klapsig-Reich
Dorstener Zeitung
Phone: 01149-2362-927710
Fax: 01149-2362-927719 (office)
Fax. 01149-2362-996939 (private)
She is at the moment working at an article serie about the time after
the war! She told me that there are books about Dorsten at that time (with
Photos !) like "Dorsten under the Swastika" or "Dorsten after the hour
Zero".
She would like to hear from the 75th Div Vets what infos you have and
can make contacts for you with the city archive etc. She would love to
hear from veterans that have been in Dorsten to publish their side of the
view. (Do you maybe have photos ?)
Please get in direct contact with her.
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3.) My grandfather George Edgar Roach
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 17:02:18 -0700
From: "Lee Roach" <roach1@frontiernet.net>
Dear Sir or Mam,
My grandfather was a Tech Sgt 5th grade with the 75th infantry and was awarded a silver star along with the bronze star. He may have been awarded other medals but i have to look into it. His name is George Edgar Roach. I just thought i'd let you know.
Thank you,
David Roach
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4.) New Member Gerald W Van Cleve
From: Jvcbvc@aol.com
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 22:55:38 EDT
RE: 75th Newsline
Hi Rolf,please subcribe me to your 75th newsline. I have been in touch with Jay Puckett for a few months regarding his father .I was in the same F-Co 290th Regt. that his father was in.I sent him several items about F-Co including a 290th 2nd Bn. Newspaper that was written by the men of the 2nd Bn. 290th in 1945. I also gave him the names and addresses of several F-Co men who are active in the 75th Div.Assoc He used much of this info in his Website:75th Div.Dad. Thanks for the help,Take care and ,bye.
From: Jvcbvc@aol.com
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 22:45:19 EDT
Re: 75th Newsline
Hi Rolf,thanks for enrolling me in the Newsline.My name is
Gerald W Van Cleve
2960 Muscatine St.
Dubuque,Iowa 52001
I do not have much news at the present time, I just came online a couple
of days ago and have already visited your 75th Website.I also knew
that Jay puckett was planning a Website in memory of his father and to
also gather information about his dad.I visited his Website and most impressed
with it because I was in the Battle of Le Roumiere on Dec.25th 1944 ,the
battle that he is referring to on his website.I was very impressed with
your Newsline and the tremendous amount of info for 75th Vets and friends.
Take care.Hope to write to you later on Newsline.Thanks.
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5.) Research on the 75th I.D.
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 23:11:11 EDT
From: JHoyebet@aol.com
Mr. Rolf G.
I am interested in getting connected to the 75th
Web page, but my computer keeps disconnecting when the US National Anthem
plays nearly through after connection with the Web page. Have been
using www.plettenberg.de/75th as the Web address. Is this correct?
I am a retired AF officer who has done research on the 75th, and was given
your e-mail address and the Web page address by two other veterans, one
from the 75th ID, and the other from the 3rd Armored Division.
They asked me to inquire to see if perhaps we can arrange to trade
historical information with you. If you are interested, please
e-mail me at my address shown below. I am coming to Europe
in September for about a months stay--my 4th visit to search Battle of
the Bulge information. I understand that you are a veteran
of the 75th yourself?
Yours Truly,
John Hoye
JHoyebet@aol.com
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From the moderator:
Dear Sir,
yes, the webpage is correct. It seems that your browser maybe cannot
handle the java on the page. If you have the problem after a few tries,
tell me and I give you the URLs of the other sites so you can detour the
front page.
I am not a veteran of the 75th, I am a 40 year old german, owner of a security company and commanding officer of the Plettenberg traditional rifle association. This association, found 1836, had recieved a flag from the german queen in 1843. This flag, together with other items, went missing in 1945. I am researching the city history since 1993 together with a local journalist. The 75th Div had its command post in Plettenberg from 20 April until 6 June 1945. We have posted infos about the 75th in the internet and from the response, we developed our 75th Div email newsline. The past issues of the newsline can also be found on our website.
Regarding the info you are searching:
Please send me an email what exactly (unit, place etc.) you are looking
for, and I will publish it in the newsline. So the veterans in the USA
can contact you directly.
Greetings from Germany
Rolf G. Wilmink
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Dat: Fri, 20 Aug 1999 23:36:19 EDT
From: JHoyebet@aol.com
Rolf,
I'll keep trying on that Web page--it stays on just
long enough for me to read it, but not long enough to click on any of the
subjects! I use a 300mhz Mac, which should be able to carry
the load, but must lack something needed.
Appreciate your prompt answer. I evidently
misunderstood some of what my 75th Infantry contact was trying to tell
me on the telephone-thought you were a 75th veteran man living in Germany
now. But no matter, glad to hear from you anyhow!
I know quite a few 75th ID veterans, and have attended two of their reunions
as a guest from the Air Force, but not the latest one. Understand
what you are seeking, and wish you success. A difficult search
nowdays, as so many WWII veterans are no longer living.
I will contact the 75th veterans who inquired about
the Web page, and eventually get back to you . I think they just
were thinking you were a researcher about their Division, who probably
had obtained the German side of the conflict, and were hoping to exchange
views of some particular wartime battles. I know at least one of
these people has quite a bit of data collected that is written in German,
and he cannot find someone who can translate it.
Have you asked the 75th Infantry Division Association
to announce your search for the flag at one of their reunions?
As an American pilot, I served in the Middle East, North African, Sicilian and Italian theatres, during 1942 and 43, carrying paratroopers, etc.
Best from Idaho,
John Hoye
JHoyebet@aol.com
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6.) PFC Macon Haynes, 290th, Co. L, 3d battalion
From: Tam53013@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 21:00:24 EDT
RE: thank you
To: members of the 75th newsline
Hello again,
Two months ago I wrote asking for any info on my great-uncle PFC Macon
Haynes, 290th, Co. L, 3d battalion who died near La Roumiere in dec.
1944.
Since my request, the help and generousity of so many of you has helped
me piece together much of what happened to him and all of you who fought
to take that hill begining Dec. 24.
Most thanks to Gil Nelson, who has shared his writings and memories
so generously and contacted people for me.
I am still trying to find anyone who might have known my uncle.
It turns out he was known as "Billy" Haynes, a family nickname, and
he was a machine gunner or ammo bearer, according to Mr. Nelson. He was
in a foxhole with Pvt. Billy McLeod on Dec. 26 when a mortar hit their
machine gun and killed them both. He was reported dead on Dec. 27.
Richard Archer was their Sgt. If this extra detail jogs any memories,
please let me know.
My e-mail is
tam53013@aol.com
Thanks again for all the help so far.
Tamara Haynes Koehler,
Oxnard, CA
P.S.
I am a newspaper reporter and my personal quest to find out more about
my great-uncle, and the 75th, has made me want to share it in a newspaper
article for my paper, the Ventura County Star, a Scripps-Howard pub.
The story will be about how the internet has aided veterans find each other
and people like myself find the stories that most likely would be forgotten
because they're not written elsewhere. I would love to interview some of
you for this article, and would be glad to send copies or send it to the
newsline.
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7.) 75th Div Band
From: "jpuckbird" <jpuckbird@email.msn.com>
Date: Thu, 5 Aug 1999 13:45:38 -0500
Rolf,
Would you please post this on the NEWSLINE. Thanks again!
Jay
> I received the attached from Jay Puckett the son of a
290th veteran--> Resol Puckett, F-290 and L-290--.
>
> Do any of you have any knowledge of or input on this
subject??? This is the first time I ever heard any
reference to such an event happening.
>
> Best, "RM"
>
> GREETINGS FROM ROB AT FLORIDA - U.S.A.
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Re: 75th Div Band
Rolf,
Sorry about the mixup....
The query concerns a research question that I had asked Rob Smith about.
After Rob asked some of his contacts about it, we thought it was a good
idea to send it to you to see if we can get a response.
About fifteen to twenty years ago, I was in contact with a veteran
of the 75th. I don't remember much about the contact as I was making
"cold calls" to many veterans at that time. However, I do remember
him telling me that the 75th Division Band was hit with artillery at some
point during the war and suffered heavy casualties. In fact, he spoke
as if they were nearly wiped out. This particular veteran remembered
this incident vividly and it had affected him so much that he could not
continue our conversation. I felt that by his reaction to this remembrance
that it was not something he imagined or "thought" had happened.
I'd like for you to post this to see what we get.
Thanks again Rolf,
Jay Puckett
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8.) Third Squad, Third Platoon, Company F, 290th Infantry, 75th Inf. Division
From: Red47tc@aol.com
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 22:05:00 EDT
Do you have any photos of this outfit? Robert Berkhofer was in it. He
was killed April 13, 1945 near Witten. Thanks in advance.
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++From the moderator: ++
Dear Sir,
I will publish your message in our next 75th ID email newsline. I am
also forwarding your message to the persons you can see under CC in the
header above. They also have been in the 290th Co. F. You can read past
issues of our newsline on our website.
Can you tell me more about you (name) and Robert Berkhofer ? The more
details I have and can publish in the newsline, the more it is possible
that other members of the newsline can add informations.
Please also read the messages below.
Greetings from Germany
Rolf G. Wilmink
P.S. Witten is about 45 min to drive from here.
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From: Red47tc@aol.com
Date: Sat, 31 Jul 1999 15:10:51 EDT
Re: Third Squad,Third Platoon,Company F,290th Infantry,75th Inf.Division
Robert Berkhofer was one of ten members of our church congregation to
die in the service - 8 in WW2. We recently dedicated a Supreme Roll of
Honor to those then men and I did all the research. I have become very
interested in the project and have continued to search for details of each
man's death.
This is what I know about Robert Berkhofer:
Robert William Berkhofer, Pfc.42187047 Rifleman Third Squad Third Platoon Company F 290th Infantry, 75 Inf.Div., was born June 13, 1926 in Jersey City, N.J. got his elementary education in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. and moved with his family to Ridgewood, N.J. in 1937. He was an only child and attended George Washington here before entering Philips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire in 1941. There he was the photographic editor for the school paper the „Exonian“ and was goalie on the lacrosse and hockey teams. He summered in Brielle, N.J. with his family and was a member of the Manasquan River Yacht Club which now has an annual Berkhofer Memorial Race in his memory for local junior sailors. He joined West Side Presbyterian Church in April of 1941. He was hoping to study for the medical profession. Upon graduation in June, 1944 he was accepted at Princeton University and given a leave of absence for the duration of the war. He joined the Army September 1, 1944 and was sent overseas in January, 1945. He fought in England, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany before being killed in action during the Battle of the Ruhr near Witten, Germany on his father’s birthday, Friday the 13 of April, 1945 - 25 days before VE day. Originally buried in Margraten, Holland, his body was repatriated to Greenwood Cemetery in Brielle. At death, he had been in the service seven month, overseas two months and was 18 years old.
Did anybody you are in contact with know him or have any information on his combat experience or the circumstances of his death?
Thanks for your help.
You asked and I did not reply to tell you that my name is Chris Stout
and I live in Ridgewood, N.J. I am not related to Robert Berkhofer and
was only 3 years when he was killed. As I said, I am doing research on
members of our church congregation who died in the war. He was one of them.
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From: Jvcbvc@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 12:14:29 EDT
Re: [Fwd: Third Squad,Third Platoon,Company F,290th Infantry,75thInf.Division]
Hi,sorry to say I did not remember Robert as I as I mentioned before
I was Capt.Stewart's runner after the battle at Le Roumiere.I was only
in combat with 3rd Platoon occasionally after then. I may have been around
him as I never left F-Co during it's entire combat days.By the time he
joined F-Co I would have been Capt. Thompson's runner as he replaced Capt.
Stewart when Stewart's Jeep ran over a mine and Stewart was wounded and
later died from complications of the wound.
I will try to find something about him if I meet any F-Co men at a reunion.Take
care.
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From: "jpuckbird" <jpuckbird@email.msn.com>
Fw: Third Squad,Third Platoon,Company F,290th Infantry,75thInf.Division
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 10:50:05 -0500
Dear Sir,
Rolf Wilmink (75th Division Unofficial Homepage) forwarded this message
to me. I have done extensive research on my own father who was a
S/Sgt squad leader from August of 1944 through April 18, 1945. I
cannot be positive about my dad's squad / platoon assignment. He
was in Company F of the 290th Regiment.
I'm sure there are records somewhere that would indicate the information
that both of us are in question about.
I need to persue these records myself. Quite possibly, my dad
was in the third squad - third platoon. I do have records that indicate
my dad was in Witten, Germany. I think that the entire 290th was
in the area - and Witten was not only an area of combat but also the 290th's
Headquarters at that time. Have you contacted the Army Personnel
Records Center in St Louis or the National Archives concerning this matter?
The "Freedom of Information Act" allows you now to access all of an individuals
Army records - you do need the correct serial number and name.
Please let me know if I can be of any assistance and be sure and visit my website (My 75th Division Dad) at www.bigfoot.com/~jpuckbird
Best,
Jay
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9.) Looking for a Mr. Axel (J)? Anderson
From: Yooperpat@aol.com
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 18:19:06 EDT
RE: Can You Help - I am yooperpat@aol.com
Looking for a Mr. Axel (J)? Anderson - reported missing in '44 early 45 at Battle of the Bulge - all we know is that he was in a Mortar Squad. His wallet was sent to his brother, along with a note that the remains were "buried in a cemetery -- somewhere in France." What other information could I provide you to help to find out (for my neighbor -- if his ONLY brother is in fact there)?last part of the Ruhr Pocket.......
Or, can you give me a web site to browse through, as I am not very familiar with the computer.
Harry Anderson was in the 20th Armored Division Battery C of the 413th Armored Field Artillery in World War II. Don't know EXACTLY how to find that, either. This is our next door neighbor (Harry). - he recently lost his wife. He'd like to talk about the war - but has no one to do it with. Maybe I can do it for him through the net
Please respond
Thank you
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Dear Sir,
I will publish your message in our next newsline. I enclose the last
issue, that just went out.
Will come back to you later.
Greetings from Germany
Rolf G. Wilmink
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Dear Sir,
hope you got my first message.
I browsed through an old veterans associations roster, and I found:
20th Armored Division
Mr. Philip P. Green, Jr.
602 Emory Drive
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27514
newsletter: The Field Dispatch, phone: 919-933-2037
Hope this helps.
Did you check the internet for that association ?
Greetings from Germany
Rolf G. Wilmink
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From: Yooperpat@aol.com
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 22:13:59 EDT
Re: Can You Help - I am yooperpat@aol.com
received 32 pages of information. thank you so much for your IMMEDIATE response - what a surprise! Don't know how to check the internet for that association "The Field Dispatch" Tried; but nothing came up. Like I said, I'm quite new to computerland. I will give the pages to Harry (my neighbor in the morning). He asked me yesterday if I could "find" a picture of the tank he used in the War. He said the weapon was an M7 artillery vehicle tank with open top 105 gun plus 150 caliber machine gun. Can you give me a site to check for that?
I also have photos of Harry and his brother Axel (in uniform). Anyway to get them on the web/net? or any other ideas?
Thanks so much for your prompt help! Kindly be patient with me, as it's difficult for me to "get around in the computer when you're so new at it" Harry, however, LOVED reading the information I WAS able to print from the computer.
Thanks again.
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From: Yooperpat@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 1999 00:37:34 EDT
Re: Can You Help - I am yooperpat@aol.com
Hello again, Rolf:
Another BIG thank you for your response. I do not know how to
"put up a website and post it in the internet." Maybe I'll learn
soon. In the meantime, let me be certain I understand your other
suggestion.
I should scan the photos I have of Harry and Axel, e-mail them to you,
and you could publish them in your newsline. Question: WHAT
IS Your Newsline - a newsletter - or something on the net?
Greetings from Des Plaines (two miles from O'Hare airport). Certainly
not the quietest place in the world!
Thank you again, Rolf. Pat
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10.) Reunion of the 75th Div
From: "Larry Boyd" <majboyd@smart1.net>
CC: <McFetridgeC@USARC-EMH2.ARMY.MIL>
RE: 75th Inf Div newsline no.38 (29 July 1999)
Datum: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 16:35:58 -0500
Just wanted to drop you a note. The reunion is on track and everyone
at the 75th is working hard to make the Reunion a success.
Several Houston City Councilmen will be on hand to welcome everyone.
Mayor Lee P. Brown is suppose to issue a City Proclamation for the veterans.
We are still waiting to hear if Senator Bob Dole and Governor Bush will
attend. They each sent us notices that there September schedules
haven't been set. Although he will not be in Houston for the reunion,
former President George Bush sends his Best Wishes to everyone and his
regrets that he won't be able to attend.
We are excited that everyone is coming and we have our Chaplain Duncan
praying for cool weather.
Looking forward to seeing everyone!
Maj Larry Boyd
75th Div (E) PAO
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11.) A 75th Div Flag
From: "Jason Halpern" <jphlaw@sprynet.com>
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 12:00:26 -0700
Jason Halpern wrote:
Dear Mr. Wilmink: I wrote you a couple of years ago, trying to
hook up with members of the 75th who might have remembered my dad, Moe
Halpern, at the Battle of the Bulge, etc. I actually found someone
who remembered him well enough to tell me he worked under my dad.
Unfortuneatley, dad died in '66.
the reason I am getting back to you
is that while I had thought that I had disgarded a relic from the war,
I actully put it away in storage and forgot about where I put it. My dad
had a captured german soldier sew a 75th infantry patch on a nazi flag
and then had the guys in the company sign on the flag. Given the
fact that it is a nazi flag, it is not something that I can display, nor
would I want to. I thought to try to read all the names on it to
send, to see if any of the men are still alive. More importantly,
I would think that the 75th would best be the depository of the flag, as
a war momento, if anywhere other than in a closet of mine.
I am reluctant to destroy the flag, now that I have heard the story confirming the actuality of its pedigree, the veteran I contacted who remembered dad even remebered the flag and the captured soldier who sewed the patch on, as he said that prisoner was a tailor in civilan german life.
Any ideas.
With the honor to have spoken to men
who fought beside my dad,
I am,
Jason Halpern,
son of Myron "Moe" Halpern, veteran of the Battle of the Bulge.
++From the moderator: ++
Dear Sir,
I only know only one place that would be the right one for that flag:
The museum of the 75th Division in Houston, Texas.
In September this year, the reunion of the 75th Div vets will
be there, so this might be an event to donate it to the museum, maybe during
you visit the reunion.
I will forward your message to members of the 75th Divsion Exercise,
so you see the adresses as CC in the header and can get in direct contact
with them.
Thank you very much for preserving an item from that time!
Greetings from Germany
Rolf G. Wilmink
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12.) VFW Unfair action
Date: Thu, 29 Jul 1999 17:35:16 -0700
From: Harold F. Schmidt" <bud@tenforward.com>
Please fellow veterans look over these attachments and tell others about the un-Americanizem and Discrimination exersized on thie group of frllow Veterans. We who served in America's Merchant Marine were the first to make contact with oour enemiy during WW II and the last to obtain our veterans Status. ( NO thanks to the VFW who have faught us tooth and nail these many years. I have now found that they are in violation of their Congressional Charter which I have placed onto my web-site for all americans to see for themselves. I am a designated veteran of a Foreign War just like the rest of you are & they don't have the right to deny us membership. (READ IT IN PLAIN EVERYDAY ENGLISH). THANKS & tell others about it as well.
++ moderator´s note:++
I could not enclose all documents because of their length. If you are
interested, please contact the sender directly.
++ ++
Date: Fri, 30 Jul 1999 10:45:13 -0700
From: "Harold F. Schmidt" <bud@tenforward.com>
Re: VFW Unfair action
MK-Wirtschaftsdienst GmbH wrote:
> Dear Sir,
> I noted in your header, that you have sent your message to members
of my newsline. Where > did you find these adresses ?
>
> Greetings from Germany
> Rolf G. Wilmink
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I got them off a message posted on a website. My website is:
http://www.tenforward.com/bud/
We of the Merchant marine of WW II have been put back for many
years now by the national VFW and not allowed to join many of their local
posts as they adhere to (what national says) Read their congressional
charter on my page. Their By-laws etc. (Must NOT be inconsistent with the
laws of the USA NOR of ANY state. They discriminate against us by
deneying us membership in the VFW, but we are mtrue Veterans of a Foreign
War and people should be made aware of the UN-American pratice they exersize.
>>
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13.) Veteransearch
++Moderator´s note: ++
I recieved the message below from the website Veteransearch, that I
mentioned in the last newsline.
++ ++
From: Jack@VETERANSEARCH.com
RE: Why didn't you Join AVS
Date: Wed, 4 Aug 1999 19:15:49 -0700
After reading all 250 Bulletin Board messages it seems to me that the
concensus is that everyone likes our website www.veteransearch.com but
many did not join even though it's only $19.95 for a lifetime membership
yet everyone of you are searching for someone, we know it is not the price
because it costs us more than that to actually find someone, since we are
almost One year old Veterans Day 1999. We want the feedback from our Veteran
Brothers & Sisters so we know what you want out of our website we have
reunited over 1000 Veterans since last Veterans Day remember "IF WE ARE
ALL HERE, THEN WE WILL ALL FIND EACH OTHER"
Help us to help you, tell us what you want from us
Thanks
Jack, Rich & the AVS CREW
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14.) Guestbook Entry - honorguard
Datum: Fri, 27 Aug 1999 21:27:30 -0500
From: Boyd Fallwell <Boyd@honorguard.org>
Veterans of America Honor Guard
KB Guestbook Server wrote:
There is another entry in your guestbook:
If you want to respond to the entry, you just need to reply to this
e-mail (check e-mail address).
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Inf Div WWII veterans at: www.plettenberg.de/75th
> For the free email newsline, contact: mkw-detective@t-online.de
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15.) INFANTRY - ALWAYS THE HEART OF THE MILITARY
(From a military newsline)
SUMMARY: Military contests are always about the man on the ground.
Whether it's our men or "their" men. It ain't about job skills, college
tuition, or "being all you can be" in a firefight. As the men of Task Force
Ranger (Mogadishu Somalia, 3 October 1993) can tell you, none of the above
mattered as their friends lay dying. Gary Gordon and Randy Shugart's actions
speak for themselves.
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By BTDT
Infantryman. Few would disagree that it is a tough job; possibly the toughest in the Army. When you think about it, it is a job that one may prepare his whole career and never actually execute on the field of battle. Until that time, it is more or less an academic pursuit. One in which studies are presented, theories are practiced, and preparations are made. So, without battle, how does leadership prepare for war or the dangers of engaging other humans that possess or may possess the means to destroy you or your soldiers? This is the question that many leaders ponder, and yet, so many stray away from when the threat or danger seems so distant.
There is a danger amidst
Army infantry battalions and brigades and it has very little to do with
the soldiers that man the squads and platoons. It is the leadership. It
is field grade leadership that is too young and upwardly bound that presents
the greatest threat to the preservation of the young men in the infantry
battalions. These are the officers now that will avoid combat only to become
senior leaders in the near future; after they have proven themselves in
the Pentagon as Princes of the "Trade." Today's Army is cultivating the
persona of the Pentagon Prince: a deadly creature to those who depend on
them for leadership and decision making on the field of battle.
==========
Note:
A few weeks ago U.S. News and World Report ran a tremendous cover-story by Joseph Galloway (co-author of WE WERE SOLDIERS ONCE ... AND YOUNG) on the West Point Class of 1939. It was truly a wonderful story and touched on the sense of duty that generation had in spite of the times fate had thrust upon them. Hack and I spoke about this article and the insights it offered when that Class went on to Command in Vietnam.
The Army when that Class graduated was under 200,000 men strong and there were roughly 12,000 commissioned officers. By the end WWII the total number of Americans in uniform was close to 15 million. The total number of commissioned officers was larger, in all likelihood, than the entire U.S. military today. Six years after graduating most of the Class of 1939 that had survived the war were full Colonels. These men were 28 years old!
Hack's comment to me regarding
that early assumption of rank was,
"How much time do you think these men actually pulled at the Company
level?"
Without a doubt, they were truly great men in great times doing what
was needed and expected of them to win a war, but years later that lack
of troop time, leadership seasoning if you will, led them, perhaps, into
thinking "Managerially" about Vietnam: Troop rotation policy, assembly-line
like draft, quantitative methods and kill ratios, fire-power versus the
will of the enemy, managing the news.
The lessons learned by the Platoon Commanders, Company Commanders and in Hal Moore's case, Battalion Commander, of the Vietnam War was what led to the rebuilding of our military during the 1980's. Sun-Tsu and Claustwitz were rediscovered and studied once again.
Troop time and leadership's a winning combination.
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16.) Jan Bos has a new E-mail address
Date: Thu, 12 Aug 1999 12:27:05 +0200
From: "Jan Bos" <82circle@telebyte.nl>
Dear Frieds,
JAN BOS in NIJMEGEN has a new provider and received a new E-mail address,
please note this and delete my former E-mail address from your E-mail addressbook,
if you would like to do so.
My new E-mail address is as follows:
circle82@wishmail.net
thanks very much andbest wishes from the other side of the world, sincerely
Jan Bos
Dukaatstraat 5
6532 RE Nijmegen
Holland
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17.) The G.I.
Date: Sun, 22 Aug 1999 14:13:46 +0200
From: "Jan Bos" <circle82@wishmail.net>
Dear friends,
would like to share this with you. It was sent to me by my friend Dominic
T. Biello. We, the people who were liberated by you, the Americans (and
of course the other Allies as well) will never be forgotten. We here in
Holland have friendly relations with the Americans for more than 200 years.
We were the first in the world that "recognized" the new country and opened
official diplomatic channels with your country. "Yanks"thank you !"
Jan Bos
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Subject: The American GI - Most Influential Person of the Century
Time Magazine prepared a list of the 10 most influential people of the
century in each field to mark the end of the century. The 10 most influential
scientists, politicians, entertainers, sports figures, musicians, artists,
and industrialists.
This month they published the 10 most influential people (overall)
of the century. They named "the American GI" the most influential
person of the century. It is the only one that is not a single individual.
General Powell wrote the introduction to the award.
Subject: Colin Powell's Tribute to the American G.I.
As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, I referred to the men and
women of the armed forces as "G.I.s." It got me in trouble with some of
my colleagues at the time. Several years earlier, the Army had officially
excised the term as an unfavorable characterization derived from the designation
"government issue."
Sailors and Marines wanted to be known as sailors and Marines. Airmen, notwithstanding their origins as a rib of the Army, wished to be called simply airmen. Collectively, they were blandly referred to as "service members."
I persisted in using G.I.s and found I was in good company. Newspapers and television shows used it all the time. The most famous and successful government education program was known as the G.I. Bill, and it still uses that title for a newer generation of veterans. When you added one of the most common boy's names to it, you got G.I. Joe, and the name of the most popular boy's toy ever, the G.I. Joe action figure. And let's not forget G.I. Jane. G.I. is a World War II term that two generations later continues to conjure up the warmest and proudest memories of a noble war that pitted pure good against pure evil and good triumphed.
The victors in that war were the American G.I.s, the Willies and Joes, the farmer from Iowa and the steelworker from Pittsburgh who stepped off a landing craft into the hell of Omaha Beach. The G.I. was the wisecracking kid Marine from Brooklyn who clawed his way up a deadly hill on a Pacific island. He was a black fighter pilot escorting white bomber pilots over Italy and Germany, proving that skin color had nothing to do with skill or courage. He was a native Japanese-American infantryman released from his own country's concentration camp to join the fight. She was a nurse relieving the agony of a dying teenager. He was a petty officer standing on the edge of a heaving aircraft carrier with two signal paddles in his hands, helping guide a dive-bomber pilot back onto the deck. They were America. They reflected our diverse origins. They were the embodiment of the American spirit of courage and dedication.
They were truly a "people's army," going forth on a crusade to save
democracy and freedom, to defeat tyrants, to save oppressed peoples and
to make their families proud of them. They were the Private Ryans, and
they stood firm in the thin red line. For most of those G.I.s, World
War II was the adventure of their lifetime. Nothing they would ever do
in the future would match their experiences as the warriors of democracy,
saving the world from its own insanity. You can still see them in every
Fourth of July color guard, their gait faltering but ever proud.
Their forebears went by other names:
doughboys, Yanks, buffalo soldiers, johnny Reb, Rough Riders. But "G.I."
will be forever lodged in the consciousness of our nation to apply to them
all. The G.I. carried the value system of the American people. The G.I.s
were the surest guarantee of America's commitment. For more than
200 years, they answered the call to fight the nation's battles. They never
went forth as mercenaries on the road to conquest. They went
forth as reluctant warriors, as citizen soldiers. They were as gentle
in victory as they were vicious in battle. I've had survivors of Nazi concentration
camps tell me of the joy they experienced as the G.I.s liberated them:
America had arrived! I've had a wealthy Japanese businessman come
into my office and tell me what it was like for him as a child in 1945
to await the arrival of the dreaded American beasts, and instead meet a
smiling G.I. who gave him a Hershey bar. In thanks, the businessman was
donating a large sum of money to the USO. After thanking him, I gave him
as a souvenir a Hershey bar I had autographed. He took it and began to
cry.
The 20th century can be called many things, but it was most certainly
a century of war. The American G.I.s helped defeat fascism and communism.
They came home in triumph from the ferocious battlefields of World Wars
I and II. In Korea and Vietnam they fought just as bravely as any
of their predecessor, but no triumphant receptions awaited them at home.
They soldiered on through the twilight struggles of the cold war and showed
what they were capable of in Desert Storm. The American people took them
into their hearts again. In this century hundreds of thousands of
G.I.s died to bring to the beginning of the 21st century the victory of
democracy as the ascendant political system on the face of the earth.
The G.I.s were willing to travel far away and give their lives, if
necessary, to secure the rights and freedoms of others.
Only a nation such as ours, based on a firm moral foundation, could
make such a request of its citizens. And the G.I.s wanted nothing more
than to get the job done and then return home safely. All they asked for
in repayment from those they freed was the opportunity to help them become
part of the world of democracy-and just enough land to bury their fallen
comrades, beneath simple white crosses and Stars of David. The volunteer
G.I.s of today stand watch in Korea, the Persian Gulf, Europe and the dangerous
terrain of the Balkans. We must never see them as mere hirelings, off in
a corner of our society. They are our best, and we owe them our full
support and our sincerest thanks.
As this century closes, we look back to identify the great leaders and personalities of the past 100 years. We do so in a world still troubled, But full of promise. That promise was gained by the young men and women of America who fought and died for freedom. Near the top of any listing of the most important people of the 20th century must stand, in singular honor, the American G.I.
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18.) Findings in Germany
Date: Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:26:43 EDT
From: Redone7490@aol.com
Hi,
Right close to you is one of the most informed and knowlegable Gentlemen
in the world on such things. He can be reached at
MK-Wirtschaftsdienst GmbH <MKW-Detective@t-online.de>
Herr Rolf G. Wilmink is the man and I am sure he can help you with
this project. He is very involved in the history of the 75th Division
(USA) and his knowledge of all the items you have is extensive.
I will also forward your email on to him.
Hope you find your answers.
Chuck Napier
VetsCom Webmaster
++ Moderators note:++
Thanks for the flowers !
++ ++
Dear ladies and gentleman.
Firstly sorry for my bad English.
I´m a collector of the American History,of the second World War.
In Zweifall (HÜRTGEN) near AACHEN,in Germany have I 4 Identity
Discs,and Personality things of the Soldiers found.
Here are my questions:
1.) I would very happy,if you can help me, if the Soldiers are still
alive or if they died.
2.) I would very proud, if you can give me an Adress of any of this
Soldiers.
3.) Can you tell me, in wich forces this Soldiers were.
4.) What is this Sign???
AAAO
5.) Can you tell me the,wich meaning the numbers and letters on the
Dog Tags had?
If you can help me, I would very,very happy!!!!!!!
Here are the Dog-Tags:
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LLOYD W. MOORE
36239613
T42 O
JENNY BURNS
3802 E BARNARD AVE
CUDAHY WIS
P
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ELTON L. KOELLNER
35608212 T42 43
B
CLARENCE KOELLNER
Rt.2
BARBERTON OHIO
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HAROLD W. STICKNEY
17037796
T42 43 B
CHARLES W. STICKNEY P
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JOHN A. SEMEL
33037115
T44 A
C
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Thank you very much.
I hope you can help me.
I don´t know,how do I find informations about this Persons.
Thanks
MARKUS
PS.:
I would also like to contact Dillon Rosevelt from Virginia, there was
a cup from him, with the words: „USA,Casablanca,Aigens,Italy,France,Belgium,Africa
and AAAO“ on it. What das AAAO mean ?
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19.) 290th Infantry Awards
Date: Wed, 11 Aug 1999 20:28:51 -0400
From: "Cindy Greer" <sniffycheese@worldnet.att.net>
Dear Rolf:
I am in possession of copies of 290th Infantry After-Action Reports
for the months of December 1944, January 1945, February 1945, March 1945,
and April 1945. I noticed that your awards page was missing the names
of many of the Silver Star recipients. You might wish to check with
other association members from other units to see if they might have similar
information. Here is a partial list (through the April 1945 After-Action
report) of Silver Star recipients from the 290th Infantry:
NAME
RANK ENTERED SERVICE
Theodore H. Reed
Tec 5 Massachusetts
George A. Craig
T/Sgt Kansas
Carlo J. Salvo
Pvt Council Bluffs, Iowa
Urban D. Minicozzi
S/Sgt Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
James F. Gregory
Pvt Los Angeles, California
Wilbur M. Davis
2Lt Kansas
Robert H. Renick
S/Sgt Louisiana
Robert F. Whitmore
Pvt Osborne, Ohio
Frank J. Welsh, Jr.
S/Sgt Youngstown, Ohio
Richard R. Bell (Chaplain) 1Lt
Lynchburg, Virginia
Wallace R. Duffney
Sgt St. Paul, Minnesota
Harry V. Uhl
Pfc Westernport, Maryland
Garland Morris
T/Sgt Canton, Texas
Leo E. Drewa
Pfc Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Raymond Sanchez Pfc
Los Angeles, California
William S. Stoval
Sgt Lexington, Kentucky
Albert P. Cooley
S/Sgt Duncan, Oklahoma
Fay L. Diffenbaugh
Sgt Kalamazoo, Michigan
Jacob Ehni
1st Sgt Minneapolis, Minnesota
B.D. Faddis
Pfc Tanlequah, Oklahoma
Kenneth J. Green
Pfc Milwaukee, Wisconsin
William L. Jones
Pfc Ft. Worth, Texas
Daniel L. Kupshe
Pfc Waukegan, Illinois
Josiah E. Colcord, Jr.
2Lt South Portland, Maine
Walter C. Morris
Pfc Phildelphia, Pennsylvania
Anthony F. Xavier
Pfc New Bedford, Massachusetts
Silvio M. Burigo
Pfc New Rochelle, New York
Acock, William R.
1Lt Coldwater, Michigan
Malcolm W. Jenkins
Sgt Jeffersontown, Kentucky
Lawrence J. Samula
Sgt Bremerton, Washington
Dale J. McTavish
Pfc Woodriner, Nebraska
Private First Class James L. Bray (posthumous) Co. A/290th
Inf.
As soon as I get a copy of the 290th Infantry After-Action Report for May 1945, I will forward the names of those listed on that report.
These men, living and dead, are deserving of our thanks for their part in the betterment of our world.
Sincerely,
RUS GREER
-------------------------------
From the moderator:
Dear Rus,
a phantastic message that you have sent me there. The 290th was in and
around Plettenberg at that time. Is something about Plettenberg mentioned
in the AA reports ?
We have heard the name Theodore H. Reed, Tec 5, Massachusetts,
here, can you maybe provide us with an actual adress ? Would be interesting
for our city history !
> Greetings from Germany
> Rolf G. Wilmink
--------------------------------
Re: 290th Infantry Awards
Date Thu, 12 Aug 1999 09:52:00 -0400
Rolf:
There is no mention of Plettenburg in the 290th Infantry After-Action
Report for April 1945. Iserlohn is mentioned, as well as some other
towns. Plettenbeg may be mentioned in the May report, but I do not have
that one.
I am afraid I can't help you with Mr. Reed. I do not know if
he survived the war.
How far are you from Dorsten? Is there anyone I might contact
to get photos to the western approaches to the town? If so, I would
be very grateful.
Sincerely,
RUS GREER
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20.) 75th Inf.Division Personnel
Date: Mon, 16 Aug 1999 11:23:06 -0700
From: Daniels/Winsemius <danwin@gloryworks.com>
Rolf,
Going through more of my dad's (Kent Winsemius, F-company, 290th Reg,
75th Inf. Div.) old stuff....I came across several prints of a group photo
and what may be the names of the soldiers in it. I'm not sure because there
are 5 copies of the photo and 7 names on the list with it. I don't know
when the photo or the list was made.
Anyway, here are the names.
Harold Lucas
RR#3
Georgetown, Kentucky
James J. Gross
RR#3
Scottsboro, Alabama
Frank H. Kostner
2352-A N 22nd St.
Milwaukee 6, Wisconsin
Harry N. Wagner
RR#4 Box 808
South Bend, Indiana
Robert D. Clutter
220 N. Porter St.
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Andrew T. Jones
P.O. Box 524
Forest City, North Carolina
Robert L. McGalise (spelling approximate)
RR#3
Franklin, North Carolina
I can send the photos to these men or their families. The picture is of 5 GI's standing in front of a tent. I doubt if the above addresses are still valid, since they are 55 years old.
Tom Winsemius
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21.) ISN'T IT IRONIC
~~~~~~
Editor's Note: Although a light piece, some of it is all too real.
**************************************************
"Yeah, but this time the mission is a man." Sgt. Horvath, "Saving Private
Ryan", 1998
1945 - You were taught to aim at your enemy and shoot him.
1999 - You spray 500 bullets into the brush, don't hit anything and
retreat because you are out of ammo.
1945 - Canteens were made out of steel. You could heat coffee or hot
chocolate in them.
1999 - Canteens are made of plastic. You can't heat anything in them.
1945 - Officers were professional soldiers first. They commanded respect.
1999 - Officers are politicians first. They
command approval.
1945 - The OSS collected enemy Intelligence and analyzed it.
1999 - DNC dispenses our Intelligence and analyzes polls.
1945 - If you don't act right, the commander might put you in the stockade
till you straighten up.
1999 - If you're principled and treat others equally you're insensitive,
an upstart and are held in suspicion.
1945 - Audie Murphy received the Medal of Honor for single-handedly
holding off a German Armored advance killing over 100 of the enemy with
one .50 Cal.
1999 - Troops held hostage, treated roughly and released after less
than 30 days get 6 Medals. Their weapons were unfired and confiscated,
including a .50 Cal.
1945 - You slept in a barracks, like a soldier.
1999 - You sleep in a dormitory, like a college kid.
1945 - You had "chow" in a Mess Hall. It was free and you could have
all the food you wanted.
1999 - You eat "meals" in a Dining Facility. Every slice of bread or
pat of butter costs, and you can only have one.
1945 - We defeated powerful countries like Germany and Japan.
1999 - We play patty-cake with Iraq and Yugoslavia.
1945 - If you wanted to relax, you went to the Rec Center, played pool,
smoked and drank beer.
1999 - You go to the Community Center and can still play pool.
1945 - Victory was declared when the enemy was dead and all his things
were broken.
1999 - Victory is declared when the enemy says he is sorry.
1945 - If you killed an enemy soldier, you could bring home his rifle
as a trophy.
1999 - If you bring home anything at all as a trophy
you get a court martial.
1945 - We knew we were fighting for freedom. The country was committed
to winning.
1999 - We don't know what we are fighting for. The Administration's
committed to the next election and "news-cycle."
1945 - The Draft was National and inclusive. Our country benefited from
a melting pot of cultural differences. Gave rise to and wide acceptance
of anti-discrimination legislation and educational benefits for all.
1999 - There is no Draft and the military is volunteer. Our country
is fragmented and divisive along ethnic, racial and income levels. The
Government has given rise to reverse discrimination, quotas, multiculturalism
and class warfare. College aid is awarded by race, gender, disability,
income-level, region, and other "needs based tests".
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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.plettenberg.de/75th
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