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Wednesday 06/30/2004 Name: Danny Leva
West Palm Beach, FL USA65th Div. Unit: 260th Infantry Regiment E-Mail: dleva@daudt.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: Retired(kind of). I teach Senior Citizens how to use their computers. Ran across the 65th by accident. Memory is bad. Perhaps a good thing. Referred By: Friend
Sunday 06/27/2004 Name: Robert C. (Bob) Steger, Jr.
Brownwood, TX65th 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: I had heart surgery April 21st to replace the aortic valve, repair another valve and 1 cornary artery by pass. I was not sick nor did I have a heart attack; this was found on an echocardiogram during a health check up. I am recovering as rapidly as could be expected. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Friday 06/25/2004 Name: Mike Gettings 65th Div. Unit: 260 AT Squad E-Mail: awebdesigner@awebdesigner.com Homepage: http://www.awebdesigner.com/dad/ww2/ordruf.html 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son Comments: I just recently posted this letter from my dad about the "work" camp in Ordruf.
I will be posting a few more things of general interest as I go through his letters home.
Here is the address:
http://www.awebdesigner.com/dad/ww2/ordruf.htmlReferred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 06/16/2004 Name: Albert Walker Martin 65th Div. Unit: 260th Infantry, Company K City/Country of current residence: Deceased E-Mail: jarmar@rms.org 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son Comments: My father was a rifleman for the 260th Regiment, Company K. He fought in Saarlautern and ended up in Linz and Leonfelder. I have lots of letters he sent his sister during the time the 65th was liberating Europe. Any information anyone has about him or his unit would be most appreciated, or if anyone is seeking information, I may have some. Referred By: Search Engine
Tuesday 06/15/2004 Name: Samuel Fiol
Jacksonville, AlabamaE-Mail: fiolsam@netzero.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a fellow veteran Comments: Proud to have served. Out of 5 brothers, 4 served and out of my 5 children, 3 have served. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 06/12/2004 Name: Wilson P. Snyder
Houston, Texas65th Div. Unit: Company K, 260th E-Mail: reginasnyder2001@excite.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Relationship/65th Vet: daughter Comments: My father, Wilson Snyder is 86 years old now. Through this website, he has contacted Bob Peterson-a fellow soldier he hasn't talked to in 60 years! I hope there are still others from Company K, 260th he can still talk to. We plan on attending the reunion in Houston, Texas this October. Thanks again. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Friday 06/11/2004 Name: Katheryn Reeder
Ashland, MO65th Div. Unit: 259 Infantry Reg - Mortar Plt. E-Mail: jkj4one@access4less.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Father Comments: My Dad is Felix Loren Head...probably went by "Loren"...anyone remember him??Dad never offered to talk about his experiences but is now opening up a bit. This site is great! Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 06/10/2004 Name: Tom Wessell
USA65th Div. Unit: Father in K Co. 261st E-Mail: TWESSELL@AOL.COM 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: SON of Ed Wassell K Co. 261st Comments: I would like to hear any stories of my Dad Ed Wessell-261st K co. He passed away in 2001. He did not talk much about his experience, but seemed quite proud of his service. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 06/09/2004 Name: Mitzie Burke
USA65th Div. Unit: Cannon Company, 260th E-Mail: mburke@imcorecycling.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Daughter of Sgt. B. J. Kirkpatrick Comments: Have copy of father's WWII journal and will share with any person interested. Journal lists many EM names, battle locations, etc. I know my father would like me to say "thanks to the 65th for all the great memories"
Great website.Referred By: Search Engine
Wednesday 06/09/2004 Name: William Bane Sharp 65th Div. Unit: Company F 259th Infantry 65th Division City/Country of current residence: Deceased E-Mail: ssream@comcast.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Daughter Comments: My father Bill passed away May 20,2002. I am very anxious to find someone who knew my dad and has information related to his injury, March 18, 1945. He never told us much but I would really like to know what happened and if any of his unit survived? He was a rifleman. He enlisted 2-22-1943 in Washington, PA. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 06/08/2004 Name: Larry D. Champion
Corpus Christi, Texas65th Div. Unit: 260th Infantry E-Mail: larry.champion@tx.ngb.army.mil 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Julian D. Nelson was my uncle Comments: I am looking for any information on my Uncle, Julian Dean Nelson from Iowa who was KIA March 11, 1945. He was in the 260th REG.65th Div. His rank was PFC. I am inquiring for my mother as she was very young at the time and doesn't know much about her brother. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Sunday 06/06/2004 Name: Mary Gordon
Plainview, NY. USAE-Mail: ladyreeneyes28@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: daughter Comments: My father was a member of the 65th division and spoke with honor and pride of his service.Sadly he passed in October of 1990.I learned much from him. GOD BLESS ALL VETERANS WE OWE THEM OUR FREEDOM AND WORLD. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Sunday 06/06/2004 Name: Brian Dunning Grandson of Walter Geremia
Sellersville, Pa65th Div. Unit: 65th Recon. E-Mail: bsdunning@comcast.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Corp. Walter Geremia Comments: I would be very interested in any information, pictures, or contact from anyone who may have known my Grandfather. I know he was a real character and told some stories about finding a lot of booze in a pill box one time. Sounded to me he was not only the armorer for the division, but the entertainment director as well. I would love to hear from anyone who can help me piece things together. After his death on Father's day 2002, I was and still am very devistated. He was not only a proud man, and I am very proud of him and everyone who served, he was my guidance, my best friend,and my father as well as my grandfather. I have items I would love to share and pictures. Thank you for this web site and the wonderful job that has been put into it. You all have the 'Right to be Proud' Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Sunday 06/06/2004 Name: Henry V. Ricci
Fishkill, NY 1252465th Div. Unit: 260th Regiment E-Mail: jhr49@optonline.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: I put this entry in for my Dad formerly from Brooklyn, NY. I used my email address. If anyone remembers him please email me. Thanks, Jim Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 06/05/2004 Name: JACK ZINAMAN
GREENACRES, FLORIDA65th Div. Unit: COMPANY I, 260TH. REGT. E-Mail: JACKDORISZ 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Just wish to inform you of my new E-mail address. 65th. Web site is just great, especially the picture of me and Joe Windham. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 06/05/2004 Name: Eugene J. Dooley
GREENACRES, FLORIDA65th Div. Unit: 260 Infantry, HQ company, I &R platoon E-Mail: megenetwo@worldnet.att.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: My name is Bridget, I came across this web site about two weeks ago, May 2004. My father is living in California and I'm sure that he would be more than happy to hear form anyone that was in his platoon. His platoon also helped liberate a concentration camp. Referred By: The Halbert Magazine
Tuesday 06/01/2004 Name: Mark Mills
Virginia Beach, VAE-Mail: mmills_02@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandson Comments: My grandfather T-5 Cpl. George W. Johnson was a member of the 65th Inf. Div. I can recall stories he used to tell me as a boy about crossing the Danube, his battle star, and linking up w/ the Soviet forces at the end of the war. Sadly, he passed away in Feb. 2002, leaving me w/ fond memories of his service and his pride in the "Battle Axe." I now have all his ribbons, photos and memorabilia, and even his "ike" jacket w/ the 65th Div patch on the combat designate right sleeve. If anyone who reads this knew my grandfather, I'd be very pleased to hear from you. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 05/31/2004 Name: James Leroy Tate, Jr.
Washington, DCE-Mail: jimtate@cheerful.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: son Comments: I wish dad was here to join you in the dedication of the WWII memorial this weekend. How may my son [Brant Tate] join up with you to follow your activities and help you? -TATE Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 05/31/2004 Name: JOHN F. McGOWAN
GARDEN CITY, N.Y.65th Div. Unit: CO.K 260 INF E-Mail: MCGOWAN.JOHN@WORLDNET.ATT.NET 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: WENT TO WASHINGTON TO THE DEDICATION OF THE WWII MEMORABLE. THE CEREMONY WAS VERY MOVING. A YOUNG MAN WITH HIS FAMILY CAME TO ME AND WANTED TO KNOW IF I WAS A WWII VET.I SAID YES AND HE ASKED WHAT DIV. I WAS IN.I TOLD HIM THE 65 DIV. 260INF. CO.K. HIS EYES LIT UP AND A BIG SMILE ON HIS FACE. HE SAID HIS DECEASED DAD WAS ALSO IN THE 65 DIV 261INF. CO.K. HE INSISTED ON TAKING MY PICTURE. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Sunday 05/23/2004 Name: Steve Smith
Palo Alto Cal.E-Mail: boacbikes@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 05/22/2004 Name: Norman Couf
Boynton Beach, FL. USA65th Div. Unit: AT Co.-261st & 565th Signal E-Mail: IleenNorm@webtv.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Change E-Mail Address
Would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. From Atlantic City, N.J.Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Friday 05/21/2004 Name: Chuck Manausa
Leesburg, FL65th Div. Unit: H Co., 259th Infantry E-Mail: clmanausa@lcia.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 05/12/2004 Name: Thomas Mahovlich
Eastlake, Ohio65th Div. Unit: Battery A 867 F.A. Bn. E-Mail: tmahovlich@comcast.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 05/08/2004 Name: William E. Runyan
Fort Collins, Colorado65th Div. Unit: 261 Infantry E-Mail: wrunyan@colostate.edu 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son Comments: I am the son of Capt. Edward A. Runyan and grew up with stories of Col. Carraway, who came by to see me in Fort Collins, Colorado after he retired to Colorado Springs. And, incidently, I was visited by the widow of the leader of the 65th Div Band, Marvin Bostrom, a few years ago. I had not realized that I succeeded him as professor of music history at Colorado State. She showed me clippings of the meeting between members of the division band and the great composer of "The Merry Widow" opera (which I was conducting that night). I may write up the whole episode and provide pictures for the "Halbert" if anyone is interested. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Saturday 05/08/2004 Name: David Leshner
Havertown, PA65th Div. Unit: Co. F 260 Inf E-Mail: davidlesh@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 05/03/2004 Name: Edward P. Dolan
8 George St., Fitchburg, Massachusetts65th Div. Unit: 869th Field Art. Battalion Battery B E-Mail: pattyparadis@msn.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I do not have a computer at the moment. I can be contacted at my daughter Patty's e-mail address. My daughter entered this information on my behalf. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 04/22/2004 Name: Robert J. Jones
Coral Springs, FloridaE-Mail: jonesrobertj@bellsouth.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: son Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 04/13/2004 Name: C. Vickery
Chicago, IL65th Div. Unit: Company "E" 261st Inf. Regt. E-Mail: vickerycourtney@hotmail.com Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/skale_island/joes.html 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandson/ Edwin "Eddie" Hardin Comments: I'm currently working on a webpage, posting my grandfather's old letters from when he was in the 65th. He was from Pacific City, Washington. He died in 1996 and the letters I have is all I know of his service. I invite everyone who views this guestbook to read his old letters. http://www.geocities.com/skale_island/joes.html
Have a nice day!Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Sunday 04/11/2004 Name: Edward Holndoner
Lynwood, Il65th Div. Unit: Quarter Master 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a fellow veteran Referred By: Search Engine
Friday 04/09/2004 Name: Theodore Dorn,Jr. "Junior"
North Bonneville,WA65th Div. Unit: Hqs.Co.3rd.Bn.261st Reg. I. & R. Sec. E-Mail: tdorn@saw.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 03/31/2004 Name: Floyd Ragsdale
East Galesburg, IL65th Div. Unit: 260 Regt. Co. B E-Mail: ragsdale@galesburg.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: I served with the 65th Div. from Dec. 1943 to late Aug. 1944. Was shipped out to the 106th Div. in Sept. 1944 & went overseas in Oct. 1944 to the E.T.O. and was ivolved in the B.O.B. Someone said that battle was 41 days of hell. A good description, to say the least. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Friday 03/19/2004 Name: Gale K. O'Hair
Greencastle .In U.S 4616865th Div. Unit: 869 F.A. BN. E-Mail: miohair@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 02/26/2004 Name: FRED BENTLEY
WHISPERING PINES, NC65th Div. Unit: 259th REGIMENT SERVICE COMPANY E-Mail: TBENTLEY@SC.RR.COM 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: NEPHEW Comments: FRED WILL BE 96 IN APRIL. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW OF ANYONE THAT SERVED WITH HIM Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 02/19/2004 Name: Ferd Watson
Collingswood, New Jersey USA65th Div. Unit: Hq. Co 3rd Bn 261st Inf E-Mail: fmwatson@hisurfer.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Wednesday 02/18/2004 Name: James Kwasniewski (son of Norbert)
Orange, CAE-Mail: jimbokwas@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Father Comments: I am looking for any information on my fathers service in the 65th. Infantry during WW2. His name was Norbert Kwasniewski. I don't know what unit he was in. Any information will be helpfull.
Thank You!
James KwasniewskiReferred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 02/17/2004 Name: Daniel Zamora 65th Div. Unit: Not Applicable City/Country of current residence: Unknown E-Mail: No Address Provided 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Relationship/65th Vet: Spanish Republicans at Mauthausen Camp. Comments: My name is Daniel Zamora, and I am a Spanish researcher interested in the Spanish republicans imprisoned at Mauthausen. I am searching for a list of the 2,189 Spaniards that survived, and am asking you if you would be able to help me in this sense. Thank you in advance, and ?? for your magnificent (web)page.
"me llamo Daniel Zamora y soy un investigador español sobre los republicanos españoles internados en Mauthausen. Estoy buscando la lista de los 2189 españoles que sobrevivieron, y me preguntaba si ustedes me podían ayudar en ese sentido. Gracias de antemano y enhorabuena por su magnífica página."Referred By: Newspaper Article
Sunday 02/15/2004 Name: Leslie A. (Joe) Buchanan
Lake San Marcos/San Diego County, CA65th Div. Unit: 260 Regiment E-Mail: JVBuck22@AOL.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: I think I would like to join the Association, but would like more information, such as cost, etc. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Friday 02/13/2004 Name: Marcel De Waele
Ormond, Florida65th Div. Unit: Hqs Co, 2nd Bn, 260th E-Mail: NA yet 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Entered by John McClung until he gets on line. Referred By: Friend
Sunday 02/08/2004 Name: Robert C. (Bob) Steger 65th Div. Unit: Co. G, 259 Inf. City/Country of current residence: Brownwood, TX E-Mail: bamsteger@bwoodtx.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Since I last signed in James Zuidema claimed to be the youngest member. I have him beat by over a month. My date of birth is March 6,1926. Going through the guest book, I found one deceased that celebrated his 19th in April, 1945 so I will hush. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Monday 01/26/2004 Name: Walter {Hap} Arnold
Columbia, MD65th Div. Unit: Co C 260 Regt. E-Mail: Wcvaarnold@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I registered back on an early date. I did want to reregister in order to invite more who may have been in Co C, 260 Regt to contact me. I would be very interested to hear from anyone who I might have known sixty years ago. We haven't much more time to renew old acquaintances. Let's do it now! Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Tuesday 01/20/2004 Name: Ferd Watson
Collingswood, New Jersey65th Div. Unit: Hqtrs Co 261st Bn E-Mail: fmwatson@hisurfer.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: Did not know that the web page existed Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Sunday 01/18/2004 Name: Tom Stamm
Scottsdale, Az65th Div. Unit: E-Mail: tdstamm@cox.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: son Comments: Son of Marvin Stamm, 3rd Pl, Co M, 3rd Bn, 261st Inf Reg Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
Thursday 01/15/2004 Name: James Zuidema
Muskegon, Michigan65th Div. Unit: Hdq Btry Div Arty E-Mail: jlz65thdiv@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I recently re-signed in, the first time was a year or so ago. Someone guestioned me about this. I also mentioned that I was one of the youngest in the Div. Someone guestioned this too with a Jan 2, 1926 birthday. I beat him by exactly one month, Feb.2,1926. The question of the youngest was brought up at a reunion meeting about 7, 8 years ago. If you are younger or pretty near this age, let's hear from you. Young? When we are now 78, anything is young!! Jim Referred By: www.65thdiv.com (BACK TO TOP)
Saturday 01/03/2004 Name: James L. Zuidema
Muskegon, Michigan65th Div. Unit: Hdq Btry Div Arty E-Mail: jlz65thdiv@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: This is about the hundreth time I have gone through the guest list and some of you will be hearing from me. I am the second youngest in the Div. but the old Ritus boys have stopped me from going to the last 6 reunions. I really miss seeing all my old buddies. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com
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