Wednesday 12/19/2007 Name: Neal Lineberry 65th Div. Unit: D Co. 259th Infantry Division City/Country of current residence: Lexington, Va E-Mail: neal.lineberry@bbandt.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Joseph B Lineberry (Grandfather/Deceased Comments: I wanted to sign in to this to honor my grandfather who passed away March 13, 2007. He was a proud member of the 65th...D Co, 259th Infantry. He spoke of his experiences often. I miss him very much, and am honored to post this remembrance. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Tuesday 12/18/2007 Name: David Wilmes City/Country of current residence: Hackettstown, New Jersey E-Mail: owen1918@msn.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Comments: I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the veterans of the 65th Infantry Division for their service and sacrifice in World War II. I will remember you. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 12/15/2007 Name: Vic Shayne City/Country of current residence: Boulder, Colorado E-Mail: nutritionresearchers@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Comments: On behalf of my 91 year old friend, Martin Small, I would like to personally thank the brave soldiers who fought through Europe and liberated him from Mauthausen concentration camp. You make me proud to be an American. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 12/05/2007m Name: Jacki Sparks Baker 65th Div. Unit: Co E 261st Inf City/Country of current residence: USA E-Mail: jackibaker@insightbb.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Daughter Comments: My father was Donald Sparks. I would like to know any info someone could give me on him. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Tuesday 12/04/2007 Name: Dirk Ganster City/Country of current residence: Saarlouis (former Saarlautern) E-Mail: dirk.ganster@free.fr 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Comments: Thank you a lot for this very infomative website. I live in Saarlouis, Germany, the city was former known as Saarlautern. After ten years of military service i work as an educator at Saarlouis now. I would like to start a history-project with some children here, telling them about the war in their hometown. For that reason I am looking for any material that could be usefull, reports, fotos. Maybe you can help us by sending me such material via e-mail? In exchange I could send you fotos of the town how it looks today. It would make me very proud to hear from those men who liberated Saarlautern, Dirk Ganster dirk.ganster@free.fr Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Thursday 11/29/2007 Name: PFC Colling, George W. 65th Div. Unit: 261st Infantry City/Country of current residence: August, Kansas E-Mail: buglebradly@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Proud Son MSgt(Ret) Bradly Colling, USAF Comments: PFC Colling spent almost every day serving military veterans. Whether it was enrolling veterans for VA disabilities, rides and visits to VA Hospital, or Honor Guard at burial. He died on May 17, 2007 of cancer at Kansas Old Soldier's Home Winfield, KS where he continue to ensure that veterans were treated with respect and back massages. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Sunday 11/25/2007 Name: Steve Hersh 65th Div. Unit: Co A 365th Medical Bn City/Country of current residence: Rochester/USA E-Mail: hershs@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Son Comments: My father Irving Hershkowitz (also went by Taylor and sometimes Bob) was a proud member of the 65th Div. He never told many stories about his experiences except for getting drunk. He passed away in 1981, but I am trying to find out any information I can. If you knew him, please send me an email, as I would like to find out anything you may know. Thank you all for your service to your country. Regards, Steve Hersh Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 11/17/2007 Name: Andre Frenchy Salaun 65th Div. Unit: hq.261 reg City/Country of current residence: putnam valley ny E-Mail: n2qle@optonline.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: glad to be back here Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 11/14/2007 Name: susan hendershot 65th Div. Unit: unknown City/Country of current residence: salem oregon E-Mail: otrsusan@comcast.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): daughter Comments: my father, walter hendershot jr., served in the 65th division, but unsure what unit,he stayed in austria and/or germany after the war for about a year, during the occupation, do not know division or unit. was wondering if anybody had any information? his records evidently burned in st louis fire. Referred By: Search Engine

Sunday 11/04/2007 Name: Arjan van Prooijen City/Country of current residence: Piershil Netherlands E-Mail: arjanvanprooijen@upcmail.nl 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Comments: I am looking for anyone who can tell me more about Eugene L Longley,Company K, 261 Inf Reg, KIA April 7 1945 in the Sturth/Dorna area. I have adopted his grave at ABMC cemetery Margraten, Netherlands. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Thursday 10/18/2007 Name: Susan Harangody Cohen 65th Div. Unit: Co. B, 259th Regiment City/Country of current residence: Whiting, IN E-Mail: scohen28@cableone.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Daughter of Stephen J. Harangody Comments: My dad always referred to his division as "The Mighty 65th!" He was very proud of the men he served with and to fight for his country. He passed away in 1980 and a day doesn't go by that I don't think about what sacrifices he and all the men and women of that generation made for this world. Thank you for my freedom! Let's be sure future generations learn the lessons of WWII so we will never live in fear of what evil men can do. Referred By: The Halbert Magazine

Tuesday 10/16/2007 Name: Luke Goss 65th Div. Unit: Co. I, 259th Reg.65th. Inf 3rd Army City/Country of current residence: Louville Kentucky E-Mail: lgoss6699@sbcglobal.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Grandson Comments: I'm trying to find out all I can about the 65th. Time in Germany. I plan to go to all the Citys that my Grandfother did. To see where he was. I would like to find any one who might have known my Grandfother as well Cap. Elmer C. Goss. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 10/10/2007 Name: Denise Kohls (daughter of Ken Duffey) 65th Div. Unit: 260th, Company K City/Country of current residence: Alamogordo, NM E-Mail: kohlsd57@msn.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): daughter Comments: I would like to know the names of the men in Company K. Hoping one day to be able to put names on a group photo I have. Possible names that I already have are:Kenneth Duffey, Norton Risdahl, Harry Matthews, ?? Bogardus, Russell Riendeau, Vyrl Sweeney, Albert Martin, Bob Peterson, John McGowan,Rollie Noble, Wilson Snyder, and Richard Ginther. If anyone has any others, or you see one that does not belong... I would sure like to know. I am willing to share the group photo (my late father said it was Company K) with anyone that is interested. Denise Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Tuesday 10/09/2007 Name: Chris Tallen 65th Div. Unit: 259th Regiment H company City/Country of current residence: Thousand Oaks, CA E-Mail: Fulmoon@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): PFC John G. Tallen is my father Comments: I am the 56 year old son of John Tallen who lives near me in Thousand Oaks, CA. he is 81 and doing OK. I would very much like to connect with any of his comrades in arms with stories about my Dad. I am preparing a narrative of my Dad's story and may need help filling in some dates and actual locations that he is unable to recall. Any and all info is appreciated. My thanks to My Dad and all of the men and women who gave so much to all of us, their children and grandchildren. You are all Heroes. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 10/03/2007 Name: Mark Melnick 65th Div. Unit: 261st Infantry City/Country of current residence: Denver, Colorado USA E-Mail: dunlap4444@msn.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Son Comments: I am the 53 yr. old son of S Sargent Louis M. Melnick who served in the 261st Infantry, 65th Division. I am interested in contacting anyone who knew my father or his missions during The War. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Tuesday 10/02/2007 Name: Mark Weaver 65th Div. Unit: Hq. 261st Reg. City/Country of current residence: Jacksonville, Florida E-Mail: md.weaver@comcast.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Son/ Harrison Weaver Comments: The 65th meant a lot to my Father as he had taken his family to a few reunions and was the President in 1967-1968 in D.C. My father died at a young age (46) and my Mother blamed the war. My Father never talked about the war so us kids never new what really happened. Referred By: Search Engine

Thursday 09/20/2007 Name: Larry Ward 65th Div. Unit: E Co. 260th. City/Country of current residence: Skagit Co. ,Washington E-Mail: laward@valleyint.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Son of William Ward Comments: My father was William(Bill)Ward. he was a member of E Co. 260th Regt.(?) the Bn. is unknowen. At the end of the war he was transfered to the 9th Inf. Div. 9th Med. Bn. in Regansberg until late summer of '46 Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 09/19/2007 Name: Peter Chase 65th Div. Unit: Medical Detachment, 259th Infantry City/Country of current residence: Colorado Springs, CO E-Mail: peter@chaseadv.com Homepage: http://www.chaseadv.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): 2nd nephew of PFC, MURPHY, FREDERICK C. Comments: Frederick C. Murphy was my fathers Uncle and Godfather, he has shared with me and my son articles and letters he wrote to my grandmother while stationed at Fitzsimmons in Denver. Just wanted to thank all of the veterans for your courage. Without the guidance of God and many that served, we wouldn't have our freedom. May God bless you and your families and my family thanks all of those who served. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 09/10/2007 Name: James L. Zuidema 65th Div. Unit: Hdq. Btry Divarty City/Country of current residence: Muskegon, Michigan E-Mail: JLZ65thdiv@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Hi to all may friends and buddies who I have met at the reunions. Arthritis has got me really down, I am on crutches all the time, going slower but not stopped. Theresa has been in a nursing home for almost two years now. I just couldn't take care of her at home anymore. She is getting great care and I go to see her everyday. Sure would like to hear from any of you. God bless you all. JIM Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Sunday 09/09/2007 Name: Jeremy Roth City/Country of current residence: California E-Mail: jsroth00@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): My Grandfather Comments: My Grandfather is very proud of his unit's service in the war. I starting to interview him and collect all memories and notes from all 65th movements from Camp Shelby throughout Europe. His name is William Roth and I feel most fortunate to be able to discuss this part of his life and US history. Thank you Veterans, each and every one of you. It is your sacrifice that allow us the freedoms that we have today. Referred By: Other

Sunday 09/02/2007 5:51:47pm Name: Ceil 65th Div. Unit: 265th Engineers City/Country of current residence: BR, LA E-Mail: foxroam@aol.com, ceil01@cox.net Homepage: http://members.aol.com/FOXROAM/265th.htm 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Daughter of Ben Fox Comments: See web page please. Ben Fox passed away in 1978 and he never talked about the war. I have pictures from WWII Scrapbook that I found of dad's of men from 265th Combat Engineers Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Friday 08/24/2007 Name: Diana Rein City/Country of current residence: Easton, Maryland E-Mail: kindercoach@toadmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): daughter Comments: My father, Max Rein, passed away July 18, 2007. Having grown up in Germany, immigrated in 1939 and entered the army to fight the Nazis, he was an interpreter, among other tasks, attached to the 65th. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 08/22/2007 Name: Felix Loren Head 65th Div. Unit: Co. B, 259th Inf. Reg. /Staff Sargent City/Country of current residence: Ashland, MO USA E-Mail: jkj4one@myway.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Daughter of Felix Loren Head Comments: Dad is still living but rarely talks about his experiences. Does anyone remember him? Please e-mail me. He earned 2 bronze stars but does not remember getting them...how would I check on that? Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Friday 08/17/2007 Name: Angela Meyer 65th Div. Unit: 259th Infantry City/Country of current residence: Pittsburg, Kansas E-Mail: angela-meyer@utulsa.edu 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Granddaughter of Harold Adams Comments: My grandfather turned 90 in December and wants so dearly to find his old unit. He was a member of the 65th Division 259th Infantry Service Company and stationed at Tyler Texas and later at Camp Shelby Mississippi. He always tells about driving "some big wig" around in a Jeep and about guarding german POWs. I would love to be able to put my grandpa in touch with some of the people from his unit. Please e-mail me if you have any information. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Sunday 08/05/2007 Name: Charlie Gemeinhardt 65th Div. Unit: HQ Company, 260th Infantry Regiment City/Country of current residence: Cordova TN E-Mail: charliegem@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): son of 1st Srgt. Otto Gemeinhardt Comments: I have a picture of the HQ Company, 260th Infantry Regiment, taken at Camp Shelby in Nov. 1944. I am currently compiling names of those HQ Company men in this picture. If you would like a copy of this picture, please contact me. If you have the picture, please send me names of men and I will email you all names I have. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 07/16/2007 Name: Jack Zinaman 65th Div. Unit: "I" Company 260th. Regt. City/Country of current residence: Greenacres, FL. E-Mail: jackzdoris@netzero.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: On May 31, 2007 Sgt. Harry Rice passed away. Harry was with us from Camp Shelby to Linz. He was wounded at Saarlautern. He leaves behind his wife Joann and two sons. He was a good husband, father and comrade-in-arms. Let us pray for his soul and may he Rest-in-Peace. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 07/11/2007 Name: Desiree Storcken 65th Div. Unit: 261INF 65DIV City/Country of current residence: Geleen, The Netherlands E-Mail: desireestorcken@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Comments: We look after the monumental grave of Lionel Mc Neill, which lies in Margraten, the Netherlands. My question is: Is it possible to get in touch with relatives or people who knew him?? Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 07/04/2007 Name: Jeffrey Day (son) 65th Div. Unit: D Company, 259th Inf. Reg. City/Country of current residence: Orlando, Florida E-Mail: jdayflcc@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/Veteran (if family member): Father Comments: My father was Robert "Bob" Day. He passed away in May of 2001. I would love to hear from anyone whoe served with, and knew my father. Thank You. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com