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Friday 12/26/2003 Name: Charles Gojmerac 65th Div. Unit: Recon Troop E-Mail: charlesgojmerac@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son of MSG Charles Gojmerac Comments: I would be interested to know if there are any members who knew my father. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 12/25/2003 Name: Daniel W. Stein
Yonkers, NY USA65th Div. Unit: H Co 259th Infantry E-Mail: danwil21c@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: I do not recognize any names from the guest book, but if anyone recognizes my name I would appreciate hearing from them. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 12/24/2003 Name: Howard P. Henderson
Ocean Park WA 9864065th Div. Unit: Cannon Company 259th Inf Reg`t E-Mail: ovoplb@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I have been searching for other members of My company. Have located only one, Larry Davis, there must be others ,we all know the numbers are getting smaller every day,please let us hear from you that are still out there Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 12/23/2003 Name: PFC Hansel "Johnny" Stewart 65th Div. Unit: Service Company, 261st Infantry Regiment E-Mail: PhillyBeefStew@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandson Comments: My Grandfather Hansel Stewart died in an automobile accident in 1953. Hoping someone out there served with him and may be able to share any stories. I have some of his photos that he took. Names of Soldiers in photos are as follows:
Fay E.Downs
PFC Bowers
T/5 Baldwin
T/5 Houser
T/4 John Hart
1st LT Louis Squires
T/5 Lan McLain
T/5 Jenkinson
Lt Stohler
Thank You for your service to this grateful nation.
Semper Fidelis,
Phillip Stewart,USMCReferred By: Search Engine
Monday 12/22/2003 Name: John Tribuzio
Chicago/U.S.A.65th Div. Unit: D Co. 260th Infantry Regiment 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Relationship/65th Vet: friend Comments: Looking for other members of D Company in the 260th Infantry Regiment. Please E-mail John Gagliardi jgags206@aol.com Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 12/09/2003 Name: Robert S. Martino
Phoenix AZ, USA65th Div. Unit: 259th Infantry E-Mail: falconman@cox.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: One of three sons Comments: I've heard a lot of stories about the "65th". This is a terrific site. Keep up the good work. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 12/09/2003 Name: Joe Martino
Parkersburg WV USA65th Div. Unit: 259th infantry E-Mail: jomart501@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: son Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 12/09/2003 Name: Terese Rigodanzo-Adm
Streamwood, IL65th Div. Unit: Company M, 259th Infantry Regiment E-Mail: trigodanzo@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Daughter of Oswald Ridodanzo Comments: My father, Oswald Rigodanzo, recently shared in writing his experiences from '43 to '46. I'd like to surprise him with communication from any of his 'buddies'. If you'd like to be in touch, please contact me. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 11/29/2003 Name: Andre "Frenchy" Salaun
Putnam Valley, NY65th Div. Unit: Hq. Co. 261st Inf. E-Mail: n2qle@optonline.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Notice change in E-mail address. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 11/29/2003 Name: Adam Horoho (Grandson of PFC Jack Horoho
Kansas City, MO65th Div. Unit: 260th Reg., 2nd Platoon, 'L' Company E-Mail: achoroho@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandson Comments: My Grandpa is PFC Jack Horoho (of North Manchester, IN) of the 260th, 2nd Platoon, "L" Company. Wonderful Website! Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 11/27/2003 Name: Harry C. Rice
Oklahoma City65th Div. Unit: 260 Co. I , 3rd platoon E-Mail: SupaGimp11 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Call at 405-752-1303 Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 11/18/2003 Name: David Hall
Brandon/MS/USAE-Mail: dbhall@hindscc..edu 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandson Comments: I believe that my granfather was in the 65th. Any help with determining if he was or not would be greatly appreciated. His name was John William Hall. His rank was PFC. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 11/10/2003 Name: Capt. Wilson P. Snyder
Houston, Tx65th Div. Unit: 260th, Company K E-Mail: reginasnyder2001@excite.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Relationship/65th Vet: daughter Comments: My father is 85 years old. I recently got him in touch with a soldier he hadn't heard from since 1945. I printed out pages from this website-he couldn't believe it. He earned the Bronze Star for his efforts in Germany-he was in hand to hand combat. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 11/08/2003 Name: Ronald E. Locke
Concord, N.H. 0330165th Div. Unit: Co A 265 Engr (C) Bn E-Mail: rloc3643@Juno 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Being Past President I think it is about time to sign in. After the war I joined the National Guard in 1947 and remained with them until May of 1984. I retired as a W-4 with a total of 41 years and two months service. I first found about the association from General John Blatsos, formaly of the 868 FA, and joined in 1983. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 11/06/2003 Name: Danny McDaniel
Lafayette, Indiana, USAE-Mail: USSMcDaniel@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Uncle/Harold Bills Comments: My uncle Harold Bills served with the 65th Division, 260th Inf., D Co. during WWII. It is hard to believe that he will be gone two years in February. He was a good man and was proud of his service in the 65th to his country. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 11/05/2003 Name: Steven Martinez
Oceanside, Ca. (San Diego)E-Mail: area1620@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Joseph R. Martinez (Father) Comments: My Dad explained to me that when he went to Germany, that the army put him in to fight with the black soldiers. He was a native American. Referred By: Search Engine
Tuesday 11/04/2003 Name: James Atkinson
Takoma Park, MD65th Div. Unit: Co. D Medical Co. E-Mail: jamesatkinson@erols.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: son Comments: I go through Dads photos from time to time and wish that I had had the the curiosty to ask about the war.
How did he get those pictures of the war crimes trials? What a terrible thing to have to do at such a young age. If you think you need any of the photos, e-mail me and I will try to find you. Thank you Gentelmen,I am humbled by what you did for the World.Referred By: Other
Friday 10/31/2003 Name: Scott Henninger
Pennsylvania65th Div. Unit: 259th Inf. E-Mail: sehenn@ptd.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Nephew/ Harold G. (Sonny) Yerges Comments: Harold Yerges was my mother's big brother. He was killed on March 18, 1945. I am a veteran and was wondering if anyone remembers what Company my uncle was in or if anyone knew him?
Thank you,
ScottReferred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 10/23/2003 Name: Bob Anderson
Glen Allen, Virginia65th Div. Unit: Co. C, 259th Inf. E-Mail: bobandersn@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Father Comments: I posted several days ago. I have since found out my Dad was in
Co. "C" of the 259th - not the 260th.Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 10/21/2003 Name: T/Sgt Peter A. Law
San Antonio, TXE-Mail: peter.law@randolph.af.mil 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Father Comments: Priveleged to say I'm John Law's son! E Co. 259th. Dad's always been proud of his service with the 65th. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 10/20/2003 Name: Bob Anderson
Glen Allen, VirginiaE-Mail: bobandersn@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: father Comments: My father, Kenneth Anderson(R.K. Anderson, Robert K. Anderson), joined the 65th after you got to France. He was with a General Hospital unit before that. He passed away not knowing of your association. I'm a little sketchy about what he did in the 65th.
I'm wondering if any one remembers him.
I believe he was in the 260th, but I'm not sure. He spoke of a mission he was part of where a number of soldiers went cross-country for days, looking for some SS guys. He also spoke of the first firefight he was in where a German bullet passed through a tree and fatally wounded one of his friends.
He was a Staff Sergent when the war ended.
ThanksReferred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 10/16/2003 Name: Irvin Lee Smith
Riverside,CA USA65th Div. Unit: Co.L 261st.Inf. E-Mail: ils360@pe.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Friday 10/10/2003 Name: Sallie Ritchie
Charlottesville, VirginiaE-Mail: swr1904@webtv.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Widow of John Ritchie, Div. Judge Advoc. Comments:
My son is here with me helping me sign in. Jack was always proud of his service with the 65th Division. He died in 1988 at 84. I was 99 this summer. I wish the best to all surviving members of the Division. Glad to find this site.Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 09/22/2003 Name: HOWARD P. HENDERESON
OCEAN PARK WA. 9864065th Div. Unit: CANNON CO , 259TH INF, REG`T E-Mail: bigjoe@willapabay.org 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Hey you Cannon Co, Guys get on the ball and let us know where you are hideing,I know I am not the last one alive, let us hear from you, phone 360-665-6144 Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Sunday 09/21/2003 Name: Alwyn F. Albright
Hastings, USA65th Div. Unit: 259th Infantry E-Mail: kolabear12@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 09/16/2003 Name: Robert Brogi
ChicagoE-Mail: mrph1212@rcn.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: son Comments: Hi. I'm a Viet Nam vet 196th LIB also the proud son of a 65th Div Vet. Dad past 9 yrs ago, he never talked much about his service. I was going thru his war box and have put some of his items on display. Your web site is helping me find out more about his unit. He was a S/Sgt and the pictures show him with a anti tank gun attched to a truck. Some pictures say Sigfried line and Linz Austria. I found a few references to these on your site... Thanks for your help and thanks for serving as Dad did. I'm proud to be an Army Vet as my Dad was Bob Brogi Referred By: Search Engine
Monday 09/15/2003 Name: Michele Krutch-Paonessa
Johnstown PA65th Div. Unit: Company H 259th Infantry E-Mail: ganm@charter.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: daughter Comments: Would love to hear from those who knew my dad, Michael "Mike" Krutch. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 09/08/2003 Name: Jack Smith 65th Div. Unit: 260th Inf C Co. E-Mail: therion2000@earthlink.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandson Comments: For those that are interested my Grandfather Clifford E Platt, 260th Inf. C Co. Passed away this morning @ 8:00 AM Eastern time. In his home near Frostproof, FL. Recently we spoke of his time with you all and had fond memories of his comrades. He told me just the other day that he was looking at the platoon photo from Camp Shelby,
and how young you all were and how it was amazing at the age you were that you were able to do the things you did and make it through it all. My Grandfather will be cremated and so will his wife Juanita when she passes.
Their ashes will be spread @ Lu Lu Falls, Ohio when that time comes.
I just thought I would pass this on if anyone wanted to know.
Regards,
Jack SmithReferred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 09/01/2003 Name: James E. Hanson
Aberdeen SD USAE-Mail: banjo_man48@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son Comments: Last year (July 2002) my wife and I made a trip back to Germany. While in the military I was stationed in West Berlin from Nov. of 1969 until Mar. of 1972. During this time, I came back to the States on leave to get married. My wife came back to Berlin with me and we spent the last few months there together before coming back to the States. We made a trip back to Berlin in July of last year to visit some of the old places that we remembered. I also wanted to travel to and see for myself some of the towns and places that my dad,Maynard Hanson,(565th Signal Co., 65th Division)had been through in 1945. One of the sights of interest that I wanted to see was the site of the forced labor subcamp at Ohrdruf, Germany. The site is now located on a German Military Reserve. I had to write a letter to the Commander of this post in order to get permission to get a tour of the site of the former Ohrdruf subcamp. When we arrived we were greeted by the commander. My wife and I met with him in his office and visited with him for an extensive time. During our conversation with him we found out that he is writing a history of the Ohrdruf area and is very interested in stories of soldiers who were in and around the Ohrdruf concentration camp back in 1945. My wife and I got a 1 1/2 hour tour of the area of the concentration camp and a tour of the site of a World War I prisoner of war camp that was also on the grounds. It was a very sobering feeling knowing that I was standing on some of ther very ground that my father had maybe passed over almost sixty years before! There were no real visible signs of the existence of the camp except for a couple of memorial markers that designated the mass graves of some 5000+ unfortunate souls. We then continued our travel to Regensburg, where my father had celebrated his 19th birthday on April 29th, 1945. Beautiful town! The next stop was Passau, once again a very beautiful city. From Passau we took a Danube River cruise to the Austrian city of Linz. Unfortunatly, time did not permit us to take a trip to Enns, Austria. My father has told me he had spent some time in the little town of Enns after the war as well. My wife and I then took a train back to Passau and then headed back to Berlin to come home to the States. This fall my wife, my father, myself and my mother are planning a trip to Germany so my father can revisit these same cities for the first time since 1945. I'm looking forward to it and I believe he is as well. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 08/30/2003 Name: JANE JOHNSON
NORTHBROOK, ILE-Mail: JANE.A.JOHNSON@ATT.NET 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: I AM THE DAUGHTER OF LINTON JOHNSON Comments: I AM WONDERING IF ANYONE SERVED WITH MY FATHER LINTON JOHNSON OF CHICAGO. I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO KNEW HIM. HE WAS IN F COMPANY, 260 INF. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 08/23/2003 Name: Clement Mannella
Ormond Beach, FL65th Div. Unit: 259th Regiment, 1st Battalion, Company B E-Mail: LenoreMannella@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I am writing this for my father, Clem Mannella, who was a Staff Sergeant in the 65th Infantry Division, 259th Regiment, 1st Battalion, Company B.
He is looking for anyone who may have served with him, especially Bill Newman of Latrobe, Pennsylvania. If you know of Bill or remember Sergeant Mannella, please contact us!
Thank you for this wonderful website, and a heartfelt thanks to all the WWII veterins!Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 08/20/2003 Name: Keith Wynn
Dayton Ohio65th Div. Unit: 261st RGT, Co F E-Mail: kwynn@armsdepot.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: Looking to contact Donald A Talbert, originally from Cinci, Ohio Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Friday 08/15/2003 Name: John Truhan
Cookeville, TNE-Mail: jjtruhan@citlink.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Comments: I am trying to track the name of the owner of a WW2 65th Div uniform I recently purchased. He was a medic, probably a private from the lack of stripes (none removed) and the uniform is in a large size (46R). The ID marking is L7996. Any info you would have is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 08/09/2003 Name: Francis M. Curtis
Gnvl, S. C.65th Div. Unit: Hq 2nd Batallion, 259 Infantry 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: My home phone is 864-271-0779 in Greenville, SC Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 08/05/2003 Name: Larry Z. Weston
Tamarac, FL65th Div. Unit: Hq. Co., 2nd Battalion, 261st Infantry E-Mail: weston1234@netzero.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: Please have someone contact me about the publications, etc. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 07/30/2003 Name: Hell Cat Doug Berlin (B714)
Bogalusa, LA65th Div. Unit: Vet, Friend of 65th E-Mail: deber@i55.com Homepage: http://www.12tharmoreddivision.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a fellow veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Friend of Jay Piccinati Comments: Jay toured with us to Camp Shelby, MS, Armed Forces Museum. The 65th has a Great Website. Hell Cats dedicated their 12TH ARMORED DIVISON MEMORIAL MUSEUM, Abilene,TX, 6 Oct. 2001 at their 55th Annual reunion. Only Armored Div. Museum in USA. Please visit when you are in the area. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 07/29/2003 Name: Robert C. (Bob) Steger
Brownwood, Texas65th Div. Unit: Co. G, 259th Inf. E-Mail: bamsteger@bwoodtx.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Would like to hear from any Co. G members. I was A BAR gunner in the 3rd Plt., Lt. Johnson, Plt Leader. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 07/28/2003 Name: Capt. Wilson P. Snyder
Houston, Texas65th Div. Unit: Company K E-Mail: reginasnyder2001@excite.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a fellow veteran Relationship/65th Vet: daughter of Capt. Snyder Comments: My father is currently looking for any soldier he served with during 1944-45. He served with the 261st in Austria and Germany. He would love to hear from you. He is 85 years old and living in Houston. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 07/10/2003 Name: Lorraine Barringer
Turney Missouri65th Div. Unit: 261st Company C 1st Squad 2nd platoon E-Mail: gene@cameron.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: daughter/MSGT retired AF Comments: Hi -I am looking for guys that remember my father - I have some pictures that I will try to get enlarged and post to you all. They include pictures of his platoon and of German POWs. His records burned partially in St Louis so we could not get the citation for his Bronze Star and since my husband and I are retired AF and our son is now in the marines we would like to get stories - not only the nice ones. My father's name was Robert Joseph Abelhauser. Family lore tells me that he did something about a bridge to get the Star, that he was shocked at how starved the Dutch were, He had a girl in Holland, that he stole a fire truck in Jacksonville....He liked to drink. If you have a get together planned let me know and I will try to get the photos to you there. Lori Abelhauser Barringer Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 07/09/2003 Name: Edward H. Ellis IV
Portland, Oregon65th Div. Unit: 265 Engineers Combat Battalion E-Mail: hustonellis@comcast.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandson of Captain Edward H. Ellis Jr. Comments: To all Veterans of all wars...THANK YOU FOR OUR FREEDOMS. My Grandfather was a captain in Commanding Company "B" of the 265 Enginerr Combat Battalion. If anyone knew my grandfather, I would be greatful to hear your memories. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 07/05/2003 Name: Mark DiPasquale
Hamburg, NYE-Mail: mdipasq@buffnet.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Father-in-law Comments: My father-in-law, Anthony (Tony) Giansante was in Company M of the 260th Infantry Regiment. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 07/01/2003 Name: Lawrence Smith, Jr.
Port Elizabeth, NJ/USA65th Div. Unit: Co. G 259th Inf. Regt. E-Mail: larbet@mymailstation.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Sunday 06/29/2003 Name: Sean A. Toms
Lenexa, Kansas65th Div. Unit: Grandfather - 261st Div, Weapons Co. L E-Mail: stoms@kc.rr.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandfather - Robert John McCarthy Comments: My grandfather died in 1997 of cancer and I am researching his service in WW2. I happened along this website. I found a letter of his saying that he was a member of the 261st, weapons company "L" at Struth. He never talked about his service in the war in detail with me, but I have the history of the Division Vol. 3 and am looking through it for any mention of his name.
He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service but I don't know where or what it was for.
If anyone has information about him or remembers him, please contact me at the email address listed, (stoms@kc.rr.com). His name was Robert John McCarthy. He was a pfc. upon entering the war. He may have been at the reunion in Las Vegas in 1992 because that is when the book was dated.
Thanks for any response!
Sean A. TomsReferred By: Search Engine (BACK TO TOP)
Friday 06/20/2003 Name: CDR Thomas J. Brovarone
Kailua, HI65th Div. Unit: 720 Field Artillery Battalion E-Mail: BrovaroneTJ@phnsy.navy.mil 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Father Comments: My father passed away 32 years ago. I was only 10 years old. The HBO series "Band of Brothers" has kindled an interest to know about my Dad's role in WWII. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
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