Heroes: the Army
"...a German machine gun opened fire and shot me in the face. The bullet entered just below my left eye and exited behind my right ear. It felt as if someone had hit me in the head with a sledge hammer..."
Paul M. Wible, Co. M., 407th Regiment, 102nd Division
In Honor of the men who served in the
102d Infantry Division,
Messages and Inquiries
from former OZARKS and Friends
A New Page to Honor the Men of the
102nd Infantry Division, U.S. Army
European Theater of Operations
Below you will find a series of recently received messages from former 102nd Division members/friends who are searching for information or other former members of the 102nd Division.
We are proud to continue our tribute to honor these former citizen soldiers by placing these messages here for all to read.
Any comments, suggestions or questions are welcomed.
the webmaster
102nd Division Bulletin/Message Board
Friday 01/18/2008 6:01:22pm
Your Name: Robert L. T. Roper
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: robroper@bellsouth.net
City/Country: Marietta, GA
What Unit Did You Serve With: My father, Richard F. Roper (deceased), served with the 405th Regiment, 102nd Division.
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: We have an engraved silver plate with the inscription:
"Palenburg bei Aachen"
"405th Inf."
"October 1944"
If anyone can provide information about the significance of this memento, I and his grandsons would be greatly appreciative.
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Monday 01/14/2008 3:14:14pm
Your Name: Jarno Derix
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: trickymartini@hotmail.com
City/Country: Netherlands
What Unit Did You Serve With:
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story:
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Comments/Suggestions: I've adopted a grave on the American war cemetery in Margraten, Netherlands.
The soldiers name is 1st LT Leonard S Ring, born in NY and served at the 407th inf. 102nd div. I would like to know more about him, was he married, his family... Any information about him is more than welcome.
Wednesday 12/26/2007 7:05:31am
Your Name: Vivian de Corti-Tromp
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: viviantromp@hotmail.com
City/Country: The Netherlands
What Unit Did You Serve With:
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
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Comments/Suggestions: We've adopted the grave of S Sgt. Robert H. Mahan, 18113328 who served at the 405 Inf. 102 Div. and is buried in Margraten, The Netherlands. We are looking to contact next of kin, probably living in Arkansas. Any kind of information is more than welcome. Thank you!
Friday 10/19/2007 7:02:58am
Your Name: Doug Dubin
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: dsdubin@gmail.com
City/Country: Ann Arbor, MI/USA
What Unit Did You Serve With:
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
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Comments/Suggestions: Just wanted to thank you for publishing my Uncle's diary here. He was Eugene Greenburg (Co. F., 405th, 102nd Division) and he passed away this Wednesday morning. He was proud to serve his country in World War II and was a sweet and gentle man. Thanks again.
Sunday 10/07/2007 8:34:24pm
Your Name: David Sherman
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: tankusa@yahoo.com
City/Country: Mt Kisco NY
What Unit Did You Serve With: My father served with the 102nd division in Germany, His name was John Sherman and I would like to find out more about his service. He passed away in 1972 the year I got married. and finally I remembered his patch colors and looked it uo so if anyone can help me I would appreciate it
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Friday 08/24/2007 7:14:14pm
Your Name: Marcus S. Gatlin
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: gatlinms@verizon.net
City/Country: Newport News, VA.
What Unit Did You Serve With: I am signing this guestbook in memory of my father, Col. Isaac Albert Gatlin, 2nd Battalion Commander 1944 and 1945.
When and Where Did You Serve: Served from time division was activated at Camp Maxey in 1942 till its deactivation in 1946. Spent two years with Constabulary Units in Germany. Retired 1959 from FT.Chaffee, AR as Colonel, USAR. Col. Gatlin passed away in 1961 at Newport, AR. and is buried in FT. Smith National Cemetery.
Referred By: Search Engine
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: No Story at this time
Tell us something about your service: I am a retired Chief Petty Officer of the US Navy. A veteran on the Vietnam War.
Comments/Suggestions: Any comments about my father would be appreciated.
Friday 08/03/2007 1:55:10am
Your Name: Natalie Mann
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: Naberlieberna@hotmail
City/Country:
What Unit Did You Serve With: 102nd div., Ozarks
When and Where Did You Serve: Germany, WWII
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story:
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Comments/Suggestions: I am the grandaughter-in-law of Leason Kington. He has died and taken all but one brief story with him about his service during WWII. I am desperately looking for infomation about him, specific or general. He has left a posterity of grand and greatgrandson who would love to know him better.
Sunday 07/29/2007 11:23:45am
Your Name: Luuk Beetstra
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: luukbeetstra@hotmail.com
City/Country: The Netherlands
What Unit Did You Serve With: 406-B
When and Where Did You Serve: He had serviced the U.S. Army, 406th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division
Referred By: Search Engine
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: I am looking for some addititional information of KOSTRZEWSKI WALTER S.
He is buried on the American Cemetery in Margraten (plot M-row 21-grave 17), The Netherlands.
Tell us something about your service: he died on February 4th 1945, his ID number is 12134035.
He had serviced the U.S. Army, 406th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division. One of his award is the purple heart and he was a sergeant
Comments/Suggestions: please send me an e-mail if you have some more information about KOSTRZEWSKI WALTER S.
Thursday 07/19/2007 11:53:12am
Your Name: Stephen Reynolds
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: emerline@comcast.net
City/Country: Bordentown, NJ USA
What Unit Did You Serve With: 102nd, 927th FA, Battery B
When and Where Did You Serve: 194?-1946
Germany
Referred By: Search Engine
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: Researching my father in-law's service. His name was Stephen Adam, and he was in the the 927th Field Artillery, Battery B from around 194?-1946. I have a number of photos he took during his service, some of which have names on them: Grove, Maniamio, Nemeth, Gerfulino, Swain, Herara, Clark, Cano, Vilko, Baranowski, Tofel, Mininni, Myers, Guthrie, Edmund, Quinn, Goldorg, Baynes.
Interested in any information on the 927th (especially battery B) or anyone who may have known my father in-law.
Thanks to all!
Wednesday 07/18/2007 1:15:26am
Your Name: Jean Louis Vijgen
Your Homepage: http://www.soldiersoffreedom.nl
E-Mail: jvijgen@home.nl
City/Country: Heerlen, the Neterlands (Holland)
What Unit Did You Serve With:
When and Where Did You Serve:
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Comments/Suggestions: If anybody remembers Pfc Theodore Karwoski 405th kia 24/02/45, i'm looking for information about him for the people who adopted his grave at the American War Cemetery at Margraten Holland.
Thanks Jean
Tuesday 07/17/2007 9:36:10am
Your Name: Bill Hogan
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: hoganbill1@msn.com
City/Country: Maryland Heights, Missouri
What Unit Did You Serve With: My father, PFC Richard C. "Dick" Hogan, served with I Company, 407th Inf, 102d Inf Div until he was wounded sometime around Thanksgiving 1944.
When and Where Did You Serve: My father mentioned being in the vicinity of Aachen, Germany and that he had served as a platoon runner. He was older (27) than most of the other troops.
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story:
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Comments/Suggestions: I will be at the reunion this year and would like to talk to anyone who remembers my father.
Wednesday 07/11/2007 9:53:44am
Your Name: Peter Zeitler
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: petetime@ccaonline.com
City/Country: Illinois
What Unit Did You Serve With: My father, Walter M. "Mart" Smith served in the 102nd around Munchberg, Germany during WWII. I am looking to find out more about him, I do not know his service number or unit other than that he served in the "Ozark" Division by the patch he has on his uniform, I do have a picture of him from around 1945. He and my godfather, Frank Barnes, were in the same area during WWII, I know they were both in the Infantry, but that is all I know. Anybody that either heard of him or knew him, please contact me, I really would like to find out about him. Thanks.
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story:
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Comments/Suggestions: My dad was around Waldsassen, Bavaria during the War, stationed out of Munchberg by Hof. I was born to a Germany woman and never knew my father other than by his picture and his name, which I am not 100% sure of either, any help will be appreciated.
Wednesday 06/27/2007 0:05:17am
Your Name: James Gordon Emerich
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: humminghobo@cs.com
City/Country: Flower Mound, Texas 75028
What Unit Did You Serve With: My Father, John "Rip" Emerich, was the historian for the 102nd Infantry Division. I was his reference library and my mother, Hope Emerich, edited the "Ozark Notes". I am in Austin, Texas researching Fort Swift in Bastrop.
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: Friend
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: I am collecting others stories for the 102nd Infantry Division...for the sake of their memomry. God bless the 102nd!
See you all in St. Louis for the last reunion!!!
Jim Emerich
Tuesday 05/29/2007 7:17:19am
Your Name: Nicole Teeken
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: joepteeken@orange.nl
City/Country: Kerkrade, The Netherlands
What Unit Did You Serve With:
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
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Comments/Suggestions: We live in Kerkrade, The Netherlands and we recently adopted the grave of PFC Donald E. Schulte, who is buried at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten. This is all the information I have on him:
Name: Schulte, Donald E.
Rank: PFC
Serial number: 37666476
548th AAA AW BN
Died: February 25th 1945
State: IOWA
Reward: Purple Heart
Is there anyone who can tell the story of this soldier? Maybe there are even some relatives who would like to come in contact with me? Any information would be helpfull!
Sunday 05/27/2007 9:12:36pm
Your Name: Karen J. Diefendorf
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: kdiefendorf@hotmail.com
City/Country: Lincoln, Illinois
What Unit Did You Serve With: My father-in-law, Frank Diefendorf, Jr, served in Co. G, 407th/102nd Infantry Division
When and Where Did You Serve: 20 Feb 43-16 Mar 46
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story:
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Comments/Suggestions: I'd like to find out if anyone still living would remember my father-in-law. He was a buglar and a projectionist (I guess as special duty). I believe he also served as a photographer for a General (I don't know who).
Friday 05/18/2007 9:22:15pm
Your Name: Ed Gleason
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: edgleason1@comcast.net
City/Country: San francisco usa 94118
What Unit Did You Serve With: My Brother-in law KIA on 11 30 44 1st Lt James Gabriel Co M 407th 102ID attack on Welx was he CO of weapons Co?
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: E-Mail
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: I just found in my deceased sister's effects a letter James wrote 11-27-44 3 days before he died,caused me to reseach his unit.
thanks for what you do
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Saturday 05/05/2007 6:16:50pm
Your Name: Mary Gonzales
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: ltlkoala@hotmail.com
City/Country: Albuquerque/USA
What Unit Did You Serve With: 405th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division
When and Where Did You Serve: KIA 23 November 44
Referred By: Just Surfed In
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Comments/Suggestions: Looking for information on my uncle Alejandro Gonzales, who served in the 405th Infantry Regiment, 102nd Infantry Division. He was KIA 23 Nov 44. His name is mentioned in Joel Stenson's letter. I don't know very much about my uncle, but have always felt a very strong connection to him, even though he died way before I was born. My son looks very much like him in his official Army photo, and he wasn't born until 37 years after he was KIA. He is buried at Margraten Cemetery in the Netherlands.
Friday 04/13/2007 11:58:30am
Your Name: Earl Hutchins
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: ehutchins20@hotmail.com
City/Country: Highland, California
What Unit Did You Serve With: 407th Infantry I Company
When and Where Did You Serve: April, 1944 - Oct, 1945
Referred By: Just Surfed In
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Monday 04/09/2007 5:15:28pm
Your Name: Donald Welsch
Your Homepage: http://None
E-Mail: donmjh@yahoo.com
City/Country: Scranton, PA
What Unit Did You Serve With: 406th Regiment, G Co., 3rd Platoon
When and Where Did You Serve: Basic training in Fort McClelland, AL. Shipped to ETO from Camp Kilmer, NJ
November 44 to April 46 in Germany
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: I was hurt in Linnich while digging a listening post on the hill behind the town near where a Jewish mosque was destroyed on "KristelNacht". Jerry was throwing 88's at the church steeple behind us and right over our heads.
Tell us something about your service: The best part of my Army career was playing in the 406th Jazz Band after the war based in Hof where we played for shows and dances.
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Sunday 04/08/2007 3:23:28pm
Your Name: Charles L. Mulford
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: chucknjan@msn.com
City/Country: Green Valley / USA
What Unit Did You Serve With: Father, Charles (Chuck) T. Mulford, served with 102nd, 405th, Co F.
When and Where Did You Serve: Father served in the African and European theaters.
Referred By: ust Surfed In
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From: sealgtg@aol.com
Date: January 21, 2007 1:18:04 PM CST
Subject: CO. C 407TH INF 102ND DIV
My father served during WW II with Co. C 407th INF 102nd DIV. Since he died in 1964 when I was 14, I don't know much about his service. I was hoping you could help me learn more about him or help me locate someone who may have known him. He is Clarence Joseph Constance Sr, was born 12-3-20 and most people called him Connie or Frenchie, because he spoke French and German and was from New Orleans. He was about 5 ft 6 inches and 175lbs, small but very strong. I believe he was a BAR man.
I found your web site by accident looking for information on my Dad's service.
Please help me if you can. This is very important to me!! This may be my last chance to find out about him and I loved him very much. I checked with the VA, but his records were disstroyed in a fire. Thanks!!!!
C. (Mike) M. Constance 159 Looper Rd. Easley, S.C. 29640 865- 855-6935
Email SEALGTG@AOL.COM
PLEASE HELP ME IF YOU CAN.
Monday 01/08/2007 8:38:02pm
Your Name: Charles Jennings
E-Mail: ejennings747@hotmail.com
City/Country: Aurora, IL
What Unit Did You Serve With: I noticed my father's name on your "Men of Fox Company" page. He is listed in the "J surname list" as "Jennings." He is mentioned in a letter. His first name is Robert. He was from Chicago, IL. He served as a Scout and an MP during his duty.
When and Where Did You Serve: He served from 8/1943 to 3/1946.
Referred By: Search Engine
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: I have just started researching my father's time as soldier. He died in 1983, and I just discovered some old photos of him in Germany during the war (His picture is on the 102ndOzark.com website). I am on an information gathering hunt and would be glad to pass on anything I find.
Tuesday 12/26/2006 12:08:01am
Your Name: Michael Pustulka, son
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: porko_61@hotmail.com
City/Country: Wyandotte,MI usa
What Unit Did You Serve With: OZARKS-army
When and Where Did You Serve: 1940-45
Referred By: Search Engine
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: I would just like to know some things about my father and his co, his grandson is in the MARINES and soon will be going to iraq.
Tell us something about your service:
Comments/Suggestions: any help or information would be appreciated. his name was Thomas A. Pustulka
Tuesday 12/26/2006 11:49:53am
Your Name: Bob Miller
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: ramiller500@aol.com
City/Country: Indianapolis, IN
What Unit Did You Serve With: see Comments/Suggestions
Inquiring about my father's unit, the 701st Tank Battalion.
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story:
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Comments/Suggestions: My father, Royal D. Miller (Staten Island, NY), served with the 701st Tank Battalion, which trained on top secret CDL-equipped tanks in the US and Wales and later supported the 102nd Infantry Division (Ozark) in 1944-1945.
Any info on the 701st Tank Battalion and its personnel and operations would be welcome! Thanks!
Thursday 11/16/2006 8:57:54pm
Your Name: Jock Fender III
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: bnbblanco@aol.com
City/Country: Easley, SC. USA
What Unit Did You Serve With: My Grandfather served with Co. L 406th Infantry. His name was Jock J. Fender and he enlisted at the same time with his brother. Because he died when I was only five, I can only remember a few things about him, the biggest of which were the scars on his face, back and arms from multiple gunshot wounds leaving his left arm paralyzed. His brother was beside him when this happened and was killed in action. His discharge sheet states that he recieved these wounds Feb. 23 1945 during the European theatre. My grandmother used to tell me that sometimes when times would get tough that he would say "I guess nothing could be so bad than having to cross that river again." Since I always jump at a chance to find out more about him I was wondering if there was anyone who knew him or served with him that could tell me a little more about him. He was a good man. Thank you so much, Jock Fender III. You can even call me, (864)313-9991
When and Where Did You Serve:
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Monday 05/29/2006 4:28:48pm
Your Name: Kim Heemels
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: kimheemels@hotmail.com
City/Country: The Netherlands
What Unit Did You Serve With:
When and Where Did You Serve:
Referred By: Just Surfed In
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Comments/Suggestions: Hello, I am Kim Heemels, 27 years old and living in The Netherlands. At the American Military Cemetery in Margraten (the Netherlands) I adopted a grave of an American soldier.
Hereby I want to ask you if you maybe can help me to gather more information about HITES BENNETT D JR, SGT. nr. 37474039, 405 INF 102 DIV, from the State Nebraska, died 28 Feb. 1945.
I really hope and appreciate to receive an answer if somebody has information about Bennett Hites whose grave I take care of.
Thank you,
with Kind Regards,
Kim Heemels
Date: 21 February 2006
Name: EARL D. HUFFMAN
E-mail: retirdstumpjumper@yahoo.com
Unit: I was not a member of the 102nd but my brother was & I am trying to find out how he died he was Platoon Sgt. ROY D. HUFFMAN He was in company K I think it was the 406th but it could have been the 407th he was killed on the 18th Nov. 1944 he is buried in Margaton Holland cemetery I would appreceate anything you can tell me about his death. 1st. sgt. EARL D. Huffman retired
How Located: By serching things in the computor & I am enterested in how he died he was my brother.
Date: Sunday, 19 Feb 2006 22:45:46 -0500
Name: Kemis Massey
E-mail: sobbygenealogy@knology.net
Unit: AT Co - 407th Inf.
Address on envelope:
PFC William B. Evans 34354719
AT. Co. - 407th Inf - APO 102
c/o Postmaster New York, N.Y.
How Located: Previously, I received an email from a genealogy list, I belong to. Tonight I searched for the Unit my Uncle was end and found your site again.
Story: As I am searching for my roots and have ask my mother and her sisters about their oldest brother, William B. Evans. I've sent an email to the National Personnel Records Center in an effort to find out exactly how Uncle William died. All the family has is the courtesy telegram telling them that he was killed in action, November 12, 1944.
Today my mother gave me some pictures from one of her older sisters. In the picture was a letter to my aunt from my uncle. The address obviously came from the envlope. The letter was dated Nov 11, 1944 (the day before he was killed) under which was written "Some where in Germany."
We know that his body was buried in Holland until 1948. At that time he was returned to Georgia and buried besides his father. Because there was a fire where the records (July 12, 1943) there's not much more anyone can add.
Photograph: I have a photograph of Uncle William, if you want to print anything about him.
Monday, 08/22/2005 14:45:13 - 0500
Your Name: Barb Henry
E-Mail: punkin03@centurytel.net
City/Country: USA
What Unit Did You Serve With:
Can You Help? Seeking Information on John S. Scott, 407th Inf. Reg., 102nd Division
When and Where Did You Serve:
German Theater
Referred By: Search Engine
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story:
Hi. There was a Staff/Sargeant John S. Scott who is buried at the Ardennes American Cemetery from the 407th Inf. Reg 102nd Inf. Div died 26 Dec 44. I'm looking for my father and his age alone could help verify if this is him or not.
Also was the 102nd/407th stationed at Ashchurch Camp in England near Worcester from June 1944 for approx. 4 months?
Can you tell me if S/Sgt John S. Scott was with the tank part of the division? My Aunt told me was at Tobruk but she may have misunderstood and he was at Tobruk before he came to England.
There are medical reasons that have gone to my children and grandchildren and I would like to find his family if possible.
I would appreciate any help you can give me.
Thank you. Barb Henry
Sunday 06/26/2005 1:08:19amYour Name: Val Keith Parkin
E-Mail: parkinlot@cox.net
City/Country: Laguna Niguel, CA, USA
What Unit Did You Serve With:
Son of Keith O Parkin, Company C, 407th regiment
When and Where Did You Serve:
German Theater, crossed the Rhine, Roer, and Elbe
Referred By: Search Engine
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story:
My father's love story is already included. I am currently watching with amazement as another story of my father's courage and fortitude is being unveiled before my eyes. In this story he fights an opponent far different than the Germans. This time it is a fight for his own lifie and the enemy is within his own body as every single system is attacked and most fail. Multiple infections complicate matters exponentially, Two years and 6 hospials later, to the amazement of family, friends and doctors, he is emerging once again as a brave, and valiant example to us all.....and most definately has reinforced his position as my hero.
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I am sitting here in tears, both of appreciation and sorrow as I am finally able to catch even a glimpse of the challenges that my father and these other great men faced.
Saturday 05/28/2005 3:31:18pm
Your Name: Michael Ladd
E-Mail: Ladd681@msn.com
City/Country: MaryLand
What Unit Did You Serve With:
Looking for people who knew any of the guys from HQ Company, 3rd Battalion, 406th Inf Reg, 102nd Inf Div.
When and Where Did You Serve: Service was in Germany during WWII.
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story:
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Nicholas Mastracchio, Battery B., 927th FAB, 102nd Division
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 14:07:31 +0200
I am helping a friend to locate veterans that know more about her dad and am trying to find out some more info about him for her. Her dad passed away a few years ago. Now afterwards she regrets that she didnt ask her dad about his WWII experiences. Hopefully you can help.
NAME: Nicholas Mastracchio
BRANCH OF SERVICE: U.S. Army
HOMETOWN: New Haven, CT
ACTIVITY DURING WWII: 102nd Division, 927 Field Artillery, Battery B
ARMY TIME: European theater, 1942-1946.
BRONZE STAR: Received for heroic action on 25 February 1945 in Germany
In case you know someone who knew Nicholas Mastracchio, I hereby want to ask you if you maybe can help me to gather more information or give me the address of the vets that served in the same battery. She is one of my best friends and helped me also often in my searches.
I am thanking you in advance and look forward to your reply.
have a nice day!!
With kind regards,
Rick Mommers <rickmommers@msn.com>
Wednesday 04/27/2005 11:22:37am
My name is Rick Mommers, I am 18 years old and living in The Netherlands. At the American Military Cemetery in the town called Margraten (the Netherlands) I adopted 4 graves of American soldiers. They were fighting for our freedom during the Second World War.
In case you knew Julius S. Hass, I hereby want to ask you if you maybe can help me to gather more information about the soldier whom grave I adopted. I am pointing on information like; how did he look like, where he lived, if he had family, how he spent his youth, at what base he had his education, what kind of division he was serving, where he was fighting, if he had medailles and how he was as soldier and as person and so on.
I really hope and appreciate to receive an answer on this letter. I was searching on Internet and hoped to find some information about him, but unfortunately without any results. It would be nice to know more about the person whose grave I take care of and lay flowers.
Hass, Julius S Pfc
102 Div. 407 Inf. F (and A) Co.
Religion: Prot.
Nebraska (Arlington)
asn: 37478998
Date of birth: 17 May 1924
Date of entry on current active service: 23 April 1943
Examining date: 30 January 1945
Died: 24 February 1945, vic of Glimbach, Ruhr area (Germany)
I have one letter from him with this on the cover:
Pvt. Julius S. Hass
Company "A". Barracks. "J"
2510 Service Unit (A.S.T)
University of Maryland
College Park, Maryland
Dated: 19 February 1944
He is also together on one picture with a soldier named Eldon Raleigh of Oklahoma.
Buried: Margraten, The Netherlands
Grave: Plot G Row 10 Grave 3
When and Where Did You Serve:
I received a while ago a letter from a vet that fought in the 102nd, but didnt know PFC Hass. he gave me the names of the soldiers that probably knew PFC Hass. I tried to mail them but without luck. all the adresses werent right. If you know one of the following soldiers and their address please let me know:
Allbright, James E PVT
Boyd, herman E PFC
Branch, William M PVT
Brasher, Benjamin C PFC
Brewer, Harry T PFC
Brooks, William C Jr PVT
Buettner, Emil F PFC
Carter, Keith C PFC
Crawford, Charles K PFC
Curtis, Howard J Jr PFC
Dokes, Riley L PFC
Elvecrog, Fay L PFC
Ford, Robert W PFC
Fogarty, Reuben F PVT
Franklin, Don W PFC
Gardner, James R PFC
Garrard, Floyd M T/5
Gemperlein, John L Jr S/SGT
Glenn, Charlie C PVT
Goin, John E PVT
Hall, Forrest D S/SGT
Harris, John D PVT
Hepburn, Samuel J PVT
Hillhouse, Gordon E SGT
Humphreys, Henry E PVT
Hunter, William H S/SGT
LaBrosse, Felix J PVT
Lanier, Loren R SGT
Lord, Herman R S/SGT
Sunday 03/13/2005 11:23:08am
Your Name: Sheila
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: ORZAK@aol.com
City/Country:
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When and Where Did You Serve:
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Comments/Suggestions: I was a very little girl (three years old) in Philadelphia during the transportation strike. My father was one of the motormen on the trollies. I remember the soldiers sitting on the trollies with their rifles. My mother told me that people were giving them food. I was very impressed with the entire episode. I want to take this opportunity to thank the veterans for fighting for us so I could live my life in this wonderful country.
Monday 03/07/2005 10:55:43pm
Your Name: John David Rogers (Knox)
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: jrogers@peoplepc.com
City/Country: La Grange, Tennessee
What Unit Did You Serve With: My Father/stepfather served in company c 327th medical battalion 407th infantry regiment, 102nd infantry division. OZARKS. He was Major Frederick H. Knox Jr. He was the C.O. of Company C. His rank was Captain at the time. He was severely wounded in Linnich, Germany. His wounds were from an 88mm which paralyzed him from the neck down. He recovered miraculously from these wounds to lead a successful life in private practice. I have a photo album of many under his command, names of all he commanded in c co. and there rank @the time and there duty.I have pictures that need some names. I would very much like to get in contact with anyone who served with him.
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Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: I will be posting allstories I have and the photos soon!
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Thursday 03/03/2005 5:00:58pm
Your Name: Laurie
Your Homepage: WWII Photos from a Combat Engineer
E-Mail: gids4@eznet.ent
City/Country: USA
What Unit Did You Serve With: My father, Louis Coke, served with Co B, 327th Engineer Combat Battalion with the 102nd ID Jan 44 to Sept 45, then 1st Engineers until March 46.
When and Where Did You Serve:
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Comments/Suggestions: Website above has photos Dad brought home. They might be a POW work detail, I'm not sure. No insignia, except a close-up of belt buckle looks to me like Luftwaffe eagle. Would love to have feedback to help solve this mystery. Thank you.
Tuesday 03/01/2005 7:53:30am
Your Name: Emil K. Tuch
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: Emil1111@msn.com
City/Country: Hudson, Fl
What Unit Did You Serve With:
My father, Emil E. Tuch, served with the Ozark Divison. He was First Sgt. in a artillary Battalion. (S/Sgt., Bty. A., 381st Field Artillery Battalion).
When and Where Did You Serve:
He was at Camp Maxy in Tx and Ft. Dix NJ
He served in Europe.
Referred By: Just Surfed In
Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: Dad told me many stories. I remember him talking about a building full of people that were burned alive. He mentioned many towns in Germany and many names of men he served with.
Tell us something about your service: I remember him telling me about a guy in his outfit that had parents in a small town in Germany that they were near. Dad went with the guy to check on his parents. When they got to the house, the guys mother answered the door. His father was sitting at the kitchen table. He spoke to his mother in German and told her who he was. His mother slapped him in the face and spat some harsh words to him. His father just sat and starred at the table, never looking up at him. They left the house and after a long silence in the Jeep ride back to the unit. He told my Dad that his mother told him that his two brothers were killed by the American Army. They were German soldiers. The guy never spoke of them after that.
Comments/Suggestions: Any one that remembers the unit my father was in or Capt. Grabiel (Could be: Graybeal, Kent P., Capt.) or another Sgt. named Monkowski. (Could be: Mundkowsky, Norbert P., Sgt.) Please contact me.
Subject: Some Old Pictures
Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:46:49 +0100
Hello,
I saw the internetsite about the 102nd Infantry Division.
http://carol_fus.tripod.com/army_hero_102d_history.html
In an old box from my late grandmother, I found some pictures of US soldiers who had their camp (1944?) on the estate or near de farmhouse of my grandparents, as family told me.
I wonder if you can do something with my information or is there a chance to contact the family of those soldiers?
Information and names I found on the pictures are:
"B" 379th F.A.bn
Forward Observers
t/s Ben Worsester
t/s Walter James (home)(Ý)
cpl Caspar Scarpace (Ý)
sgt Foster Blakney (wounded home)
lt Henry Weema
lt Cooly S. Jaspar (wounded)(home) and pictures of his wife and daughter Sherry Kay also a remark pointing to San Antonio near Randolph Field
captain James Aiken
"Johnny"
"Inky"
Tonny Jozef
Lane Duane
Looky Lockhart.
Regards,
Rob Schouw <rob_schouw@hotmail.com>
Reply-To: <rob@schouw.vlissingennet.nl>
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Monday 01/24/2005 4:53:49pm
Your Name: Debbi Herbert
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: dlherbert@hotmail.com
City/Country: Prospectville, Pa.
What Unit Did You Serve With: My uncle served in the 327th Engineer Combat Battalion / Company B / 102nd Infantry
Searching for information or contact person who knew my uncle. His name is John. F. Worthington and served in Company B / 327th Engineering Combat Battalion / 102nd Infantry Divison.
When and Where Did You Serve: Discharged in 1946
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Comments/Suggestions: Would like so much to hear from someone who knew my uncle. Any story shared would be so appreciated!
Tuesday 02/22/2005 6:45:46pm
Your Name: Steve Pachan
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: sp161202@ohiou.edu
City/Country: Athens,Ohio
What Unit Did You Serve With: My grandfather, William (Bill) Pachan served as a Corporal in Company L 407th Infantry Regiment 102nd Division his serial number #35931497
When and Where Did You Serve: I am trying to discover this information but from my understanding he enlisted or was drafted around 1944 and his discharge was on June 26 1946. I am also fairly certain that he fought in the Battle of the Bulge
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Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: I have been curious for years on what type of information that I could get about my grandfather's experiance in the war. I am an aspiring teacher in History so now I am even more intrigued to get the information. Any stories or pictures would be greatly appreciated.
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Tuesday 01/18/2005 8:27:28pm
Your Name: Ron Anderson
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: execflunky@comcast.net
City/Country: Wilsonville OR, USA
What Unit Did You Serve With: Retired 6 Aug 1996 as CSM of 45th Station Hospital, USAR after almost 41 years active and reserve service
When and Where Did You Serve: 2nd General Hospital, Landstuhl Germany during Desert Storm
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Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: Can't add anything to the story of the 102nd ID
Tell us something about your service: National Guard, USMCR, Army Reserve
Comments/Suggestions: Am helping the daughter of Fred Koch, C Co, 1/405th Inf, 102nd ID recapture some of his history. He is alive and well in Oregon. He served as an interpreter during his time in the division. Took part in the liberation of Auschwitz and other camps and was assigned to the Nurenburg trials. Would enjoy hearing from any former comrades and can put them in touch with him.
Thursday 01/13/2005 7:11:07am
Your Name: Richard D.Funk
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: Ozarkengr@aol.com
City/Country: York,Pa.
What Unit Did You Serve With: B Co.327 Engr Batallion
When and Where Did You Serve: Went over w/ them and came back /them
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Tuesday 01/11/2005 7:53:20pm
Your Name: Carol Heppner
Your Homepage: Edward Marchelitis, Sr.
E-Mail: heppner@aol.com
City/Country: Archbald, PA USA
What Unit Did You Serve With: My dad, Edward Marchelitis, Sr. served with 2 Platoon Co. A 407th 121/20/1942
When and Where Did You Serve:
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Comments/Suggestions: I have placed a photo of the platoon on the link provided. We are seeking info on the platoon.
Saturday 01/01/2005 7:42:15pm
Your Name: Jeanne Thibodeau
Your Homepage: http://www.miswald.net
E-Mail: thibodeaumiswald@yahoo.com
City/Country: Springville, USA
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Comments/Suggestions: I wanted to thank you for the great job your doing on this website and especially on my Dad's page.
(Note: Ms. Thibodeau is the daughter of Granbt W. Miswald, Jr., former member of Co. L., 407th Regiment, 102nd Division.)
Thursday 12/02/2004 4:52:46am
Your Name: Laurie
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: ljg2757@aol.com
City/Country: USA
What Unit Did You Serve With: My father served in the 327th Engineer Combat Battalion
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Tell us something about your service: My father, Louis COKE, served in Co B, 327th Engineer Combat Battalion with the 102nd Infantry Division. He sailed for Europe Sept 12, 1944 aboard the Santa Paula. He served in the ETO with Dick Funk, Steve Moroz, Donald Detweiler, Albert Baumgart, John England, Sam Allen, John Zriny, Jim Oviatt, Charles Isoldi, Sgt Murry, Toohey, Prendy, Franklin, Fondry, Childers, Lt Lay & more. My dad passed away in 1987. I have scanned close to 200 of his photos from during the war & occupation. I would love to correspond & share photos with other 327th Eng members or family. Great website! I check it & the board often.
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Wednesday 12/01/2004 4:59:55pm
Your Name: Jeanne Thibodeau
Your Homepage:
E-Mail: thibodeaumiswald@yahoo.com
City/Country: Grand Marsh/USA
What Unit Did You Serve With:
When and Where Did You Serve: na
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Would You Care to Contribute Your Story: I didn't serve. I was surfing internet, looking for my web page, and saw a link with my dad's name in it. His name was Grant Miswald Jr. He never mentioned much about the war. My dad passed away four years ago. My family has pictures of dad in uniform. I would like to forward it but your email link sent me off to another page. Let me tell you a little more about my dad. He raised us seven children along with my mom. My mom became sick with a brain tumor and slowly died from it for 14 years. My dad took care of her until her death in 1987. He was really amazing. All of us children went to college, this was something dad always pushed.
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Wednesday 11/17/2004 9:59:48am
Your Name: Bob Ungurean
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E-Mail: rhungarian@aol.com
City/Country: Glenside PA.
What Unit Did You Serve With: Uncles were German soldier's
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Comments/Suggestions: Hi'
I would like to hear from James R Harris and Michael Wilson of Boyce VA. reguarding Heinz Harmel. Please contact me,I need some help about him. Thanku.
Wednesday 11/17/2004 6:47:00am
Your Name: Robert Ungurean
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E-Mail: rhungarian@aol.com
City/Country: Phila PA. USA
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