Friday 06/17/2005 Name: Stefan Reuter Germany E-Mail: stefanhist@aol.com Homepage: http://hometown.aol.de/stefanhist/westw_b_e.html Comments: Hi, I just added a site referring to the visit of the 65th Tour Group on May 1st, 2005 in my hometown Dillingen/Saar, Germany (see URL above). It was really a great day - thanks for being there. Best wishes from the Saar to y'all. Regards, Stefan Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Friday 06/10/2005 Name: Al Affenito Southold, LI NY 65th Div. Unit: Co. C , 1st Bn, 259th Regiment 65th div. E-Mail: Showcase3@verizon.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Looking for Max Weir Squad Sgt., or Jimmy Davis from Woodside LI NY. At the moment I would just like to hear from anyone who may have known me or things about our platoon. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Friday 06/10/2005 Name: Angelo Carbone Jr. East Williston New York 65th Div. Unit: 260 Reg. E Company E-Mail: EWFD8102@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son Comments: My father is turning 80 years old and he was a GI in the 65th division. On occassion he speaks about WWII. He has his full uniform and all the medals that was awarded to him and the unit. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Tuesday 06/07/2005 Name: James L. Zuidema Muskegon, Michigan 65th Div. Unit: Hdq Btry Div Arty E-Mail: www.JLZ65thdiv@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Still the second youngest in 65th. I have been talking to Bud Yarrington a lot and wonder about you other guys in Div. Arty. I would like to hear from you. You know we "ain't got long." Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Sunday 05/29/2005 Name: Ryan Phillips Duncan USA E-Mail: ryan.phillips@airgas.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandson Comments: I miss my Grandpaw Jerry Nix. I have all of his old copies of the Halbert. I remeber his stories he told me as a young boy and also as a man. I named my oldest son after him. He is one of the best men I have ever known and was extremely proud to have served with you men. I thank you guys for what you did for all of us! Sincerely, Ryan Phillips Referred By: Other

Thursday 05/26/2005 Name: Don Preston Shrewsbury Ma E-Mail: Quinsig32@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son of 65th Member Comments: Dad was the "Gramp" of the outfit at Shelby, being drafted at 38, used to joke about keeping up with the young "pups" at 17 & 18 yrs.! I was 15 at the time he was called and 6 years later I was stationed In Wiesbaden Kastel Mainz area, but didn't know the 65th route through there at the time. Dad: Pfc to Cpl Reid C. Preston- Hq.3rd Bn 260 Inf.- -He mentioned Comm Ctr. He passed to the big reunion in 1991 @ 84 and is missed greatly. He left a dairy and an address book with many names but I haven't spotted any yet- - Good Luck to all, Don Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Sunday 05/22/2005 Name: Denise Kohls daughter of Kenneth Duffey Alamogordo, NM 65th Div. Unit: 260th Infantry, Company K E-Mail: kohls@totacc.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: daughter Comments: I am hoping to find someone who still has a copy of the "Halbert" magazine 1999 or before. I would love to have copies of the stories about 260th company K. I know the stories were printed before I discovered the "Halbert" in 2000. Any one out there have one they would be willing to make copies of??? Also I have a copy of "General Orders" these are the men listed receiving awards: Thomas R. Flynn field artillery, Walter Alexander 259 inf., Howard A. Atwood 261 inf., Kay A. Bailey 260 inf., Rowland Beamon 259 inf., Daniel Boger 270 FA, Glenn L. Gowers 259 inf., Clyde F. Bucklew 260 inf., Dominick J. Cardenal 259 inf., Max W. Doubleday 808 tank des., John O. Elliser jr. 720 FA, Roger M. Feid FA, Howard D. Ford 260 inf., Franklin K. Galloway JR. 720 FA, Harry N. Gilbert 260 inf., Robert L Gourley 260 inf., William C. Graves 748 tank bat., Jack K. Higgins 265 eng. bat. C, Olaf A. Hilmo 260 inf., Lester E. Jacobs 260 inf., Wilbur S. Jones FA, Richard P. Lesha 260 inf., James S. McClung 260 inf., James F. Olynger 259 inf., Homer H. Phillips 260 inf., Alwyn W. William 259 inf., Virgil L. Williams 260 inf., and Bert L. Maxwell 868 FA. If anyone would like a copy of this I am more than willing. It does include a brief reason why the medal was earned. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 05/21/2005 Name: Markus Lauer Dillingen/Saar, Saarland, Germany E-Mail: webmaster@projekt-westwall.de Homepage: http://www.projekt-westwall.de 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Comments: Thank you for visiting our Country and our museums-project with an original westwall- pillbox. Greets Markus Referred By: Search Engine

Monday 05/16/2005 Name: Emil F. Beck Odessa, Texas 79761 65th Div. Unit: 259th Inf. 3rd Bn, Hdqtrs Co E-Mail: emilanddale@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I wrote up a brief sketch of my association with the 65th Division frome April,1944 till it was disbanded in Linz Austria but could not find it. I am interested in anyone who knew me then. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 05/14/2005 Name: Clifford Lafferty Grafton, Ohio 65th Div. Unit: 260th H E-Mail: shepherdmoon1@verizon.net (daughter) 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Relationship/65th Vet: Daughter -- Sally Comments: I am looking for any info on some of my old buddies: Ed LaDuce Gerald Wooters John Golding Harold Hanning I was in the 260th H unit...anyone still out there? I sure would like to hear from some of you guys. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 05/14/2005 Name: Bernard Beckstedt Fort Wayne, IN 46809 65th Div. Unit: M Co 3rd Bn 261 Reg. E-Mail: bbeckstedt@netzero.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Been a life member since I found the 65th was having reunions. Have only gone to 2-3 of them. Only found 2 men I knew back then and had very good talks. The big blow came when I found John Poorman was killed at Struth. I thought all these years he had just been wounded. I pray for his soul every week since. Also have been to a couple of the mini reunions. Think we just may show up in Missouri for it isn't too far. Think we may also show up at Beloxi for mini reunion. I sent all my pictures and books, etc to museum at shelby. Wish now I would have waited a few years and put them into this WW11 museun in Auburn Indiana. Close to home and my family. Maybe I'll see if they can be transfered. In looking thru the guest book am surprised just how old I just may be becoming for it is the sons and daughters and grandchildren who are signing in. Bernard { Ben} { Becky} Beckstedt Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Thursday 05/12/2005 Name: TAPELLA JEANNICK FRANCE - PAS DE CALAIS E-Mail: CHEFCRUCHOT622@AOL.COM 65th Div. Assn. Status: Other Comments: je ne suis pas un membre de la 65th division - Je suis un militaire francais lisant ce site - Ce fut très agréable et un réel plaisir - Que ce site vive éternellement - Longues vies aux vétérans de la W II Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Thursday 05/12/2005 Name: Glenn Stephens Hummelstown, PA E-Mail: gstephens@prodigy.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son of William A. Stephens Comments: Thank you 65th Division for another day of freedom! I will never forget! Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Thursday 05/12/2005 Name: Josef Windisch Austria E-Mail: josef.windisch@windisch-erlauf.at Homepage: http://www.friedensgemeinde.at Comments: Please look in Homepage: www.friedensgemeinde.at You find your pictures in this homepage from the visit in Erlauf, Austria at May, 9th 2005. Good luck Josef Windisch Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 05/04/2005 Name: Lee D. Gordon Twinsburg, Ohio 65th Div. Unit: 261st E-Mail: ldgordon@adelphia.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Harry Edward Goldstein Comments: I would be interested in hearing from anyone who knew my father. He received the Silver Star from his actions at Struth Germany. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 04/23/2005 Name: Sally Guinn Grafton, Ohio E-Mail: shepherdmoon1@verizon.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Father Comments: My father was in the 65th. Camp Blanding, Fl., Camb Shelby, Ms., then shipped out of Camp Shanks, N.Y. in 1945 to Le Harve, France. I am sending this in for him, Clifford Lafferty. He is among the living. If you remember him, he would love to hear from you. Thanks...Sally Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Friday 04/22/2005 Name: Charles A Rein Wall, NJ 65th Div. Unit: Co D, 261st Regt E-Mail: reinsline@monmouth.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Searched the War Memorial roster on the computer and was surprised to discover that not too many Halbert vets have signed up. I took the liberty to sign up a few of my Company buddies. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Sunday 04/17/2005 Name: Benigno N. Diaz Hacienda Heights, CA 65th Div. Unit: 261st In. Regiment E Co 2nd platoon E-Mail: ben65thpride@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I was 1st scout for three months. Howdy all!!!! Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Wednesday 04/06/2005 Name: Bill Bullard Germany 65th Div. Unit: Co F, 259th Inf E-Mail: Bdanielsuess@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Father Comments: My father served in Co F, 259th Inf. From the information I have he suffered a heart attack (during combat?)and returned to the USA on a hospital ship. He was born in 1910, so he would have been about 34/35 years old at the time. He passed away in 1954 (I was 10 years old) so I never really had a chance to talk with him much about his war experiences. I am trying to find out when & where he was when he was taken off the lines. His name: Ezra L. Bullard (could have gone by the nickname "Bill"). Can anyone help? Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Tuesday 04/05/2005 Name: Lisa Brill-Nadler Walnut Creek, CA 65th Div. Unit: 261 Infantry, Company L E-Mail: sgiveret@astound.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Daughter of Bernard Brill Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my father Bernard Brill. I am also looking for the family of Stanley T. Gober. He was my father's best friend. My father was with Stanley when he died, and my brother is named after Stanley. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 04/02/2005 Name: Mary Lou Calabrese 65th Div. Unit: Company D, 259th Inf. Reg. E-Mail: mrsmikeny@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Relationship/65th Vet: Spouse of Michael V. Calabrese Comments: Please Post the following on the TAPS page and in The Halbert ------------ Saturday, April 2nd, 2005 - MICHAEL V. CALABRESE, 79 years, of Peekskill, died March 30, 2005 in Florida. He was born November 16, 1925 in Peekskill to Christopher and Catherine Monarino Calabrese. He served in the U.S. Army, 65th Infantry, Company D, 259th Reg. during World War II. Michael worked as a glazer at Capital Glass and County Plate Glass, and then became a Fire Driver for the City of Peekskill Fire Department from 1959 until his retirement in May 1990. He was a member of the V.F.W., Centennial Hose Co. and Columbian Hose Co. of the Peekskill Fire Department and was a member of the Westchester County Volunteer Fireman's Association. Mike touched the lives of so many along his life's journey, whether it was doing his magic quarter tricks for the children or an heroic act as a fireman, or just being around people with his smile. He loved his job, country, and most of all, he loved his family. Mike is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, MaryLouise Strumke, his devoted sons and daughters: Christopher, Michael, Jr. John, Louis, Vincent, Lisa (Phil) Bisesto and Tina Jeter, 12 cherished grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. His brother, Alfonso and sisters: Bernadine and Catherine predeceased him. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered 10 am Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the Church of the Assumption, followed by interment at Assumption Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the E.O. CURRY FUNERAL HOME, 313 North James St., Peekskill, Monday, April 4, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Tuesday, April 5 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Children's Diabetes Foundations, 777 Grant Street, Suite 302, Denver, CO 80203 will be appreciated. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 03/28/2005 Name: Joel P. Jenkins, Jr. Greenville, S.C. 65th Div. Unit: 260th Infantry Regiment E-Mail: jjj1218@netscape. 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Referred By: Search Engine

Monday 03/28/2005 Name: Gale OHair Greencastle, IN 46135 Putnam County 65th Div. Unit: 869 FA B Battery E-Mail: miohair@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I would like to hear from anyone in the 869FA B Battery Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 03/28/2005 Name: John A. Pasquale Chesapeake, VA E-Mail: 1methusala@cavtel.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son Comments: Found your website while doing some research. Dad passed away Feb 28 th, 2005. Burial to be held April 15 th, 2 PM, at Glenwood cemetery in Perry, NY. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Friday 03/25/2005 Name: HOWARD P. HENDERESON Ocean Park WA 98640 65th Div. Unit: CANNON CO , 259TH INF, REG`T E-Mail: budhndrsn@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I have a new E-mail address and I am trying to Locate other members of the company,my E-Mail address is above ,my mail address is P O Box 502 Ocean Park Wa,98640 Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Friday 03/18/2005 Name: David W. Harris Phoenix, AZ E-Mail: nana_bebop@cox.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son of Capt. Alvin E. Harris Comments: My Dad passed away April 2, 2004 and I have always been interested in his WW2 experiences. I would like to go to the reunion in Las Vegas Fall of 2006 and would like some information. Thanks (Info on Las Vegas reunion will be provided when it becomes available. 65th Website Administrator) Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Thursday 03/10/2005 Name: Rosealee Doran-Porter Fenton, Michigan E-Mail: rosep@chartermi.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Daughter Comments: My father was Charles Ray Doran. For years I tried to find out what unit he was in, by the patch on his uniform. Thanks to the 65th division web site, now I know. Would like to hear from any one who might have know my father. thank you Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 03/07/2005';' Name: Billie L. Scarborough Wichita Ks. USA 65th Div. Unit: Co. E, 259th Infantry Reg. E-Mail: gbs2@cox.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Sister Comments: My Brother PFC Dale E. Smith of Company E. 259th Infantry Reg was KIA at Fraulautern on March 18 1945. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who knew him at that time. Referred By: Search Engine

Saturday 03/05/2005 Name: Gary Snow Santee, Ca. United States 65th Div. Unit: Co. L 259th Inf. Reg. E-Mail: gsnow-2@cox.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son of Cpl.Morton Snow Comments: Thank you for all you have done for my father at your reunions! He passed away on 7-4-02. I have all of his war artifacts and many copies of the Halbert. I miss him very much and his stories of you guys on the battlefield. Thank You! Gary Snow Referred By: The Halbert Magazine

Wednesday 03/02/2005 Name: Michael T. Cox Kittery, Maine 65th Div. Unit: Battery B 867th FA BN E-Mail: jazzcox@cs.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: son Comments: I am the son of Staff Sgt Clarence W. Ox, and I am looking for anyone who served with my dad. We lost him Dec 7 1983. Im trying to trace his movements thru Europe. Thanks to all of you who served to keep us free. Referred By: Other

Sunday 02/27/2005 Name: Bruce A Reno Lapeer,MI 65th Div. Unit: 565th Signal Co.apo 200 E-Mail: richardreno44@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: son Comments: My wife, Nancy is redoing a scrapbook that my mother had done for the both of them about their WW2 experience. Bruce is still living and resides in a retirement community in Lapeer Michigan. He had three good friends while in the service. LeRoy Dugan of LaCrosse, Wisc., Edward Tobias of Brooklyn, NY and Frank Wilbur of ???. Referred By: Search Engine

Friday 02/25/2005 Name: Dick Thomas Port St. Luciel, FL 65th Div. Unit: 720th F.A. Bn. Hq Btry 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 02/21/2005 Name: Stephen Schwartz Olney,IL 65th Div. Unit: Co. A 259th Inf. E-Mail: baron48@otbnet.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son Comments: My father Sgt.Marion Schwartz passed away in May, 2001. He was always proud of his service and the Division and will always be missed Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 02/21/2005 Name: TSgt Peter Law Qatar 65th Div. Unit: Co E/259th E-Mail: peterlaw@gimail.af.mil 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son Comments: My father is John Law. I am currently serving in the Middle East in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. It is with great pride that, everyday, I carry one of Dad's 65th Division patches with me. I brought it over here not realizing that 2005 marks the 60th anniversary of the 65th going in to Germany. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Sunday 02/20/2005 Name: Michael Greenspan NY, NY 65th Div. Unit: 1st Battalion, 260th Infantry Regiment E-Mail: MJGDAG@AOL.COM 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son Comments: My father, Tobias (Toby) Greenspan was a Captain in the 1st Battalion of the 260th Infantry Division. He was wounded on April 21st 1945 in Germany. I'd love to hear from anyone who knew him. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Thursday 02/17/2005 Name: Elbert Jackson USA 65th Div. Unit: Service Battery 869th-F.A.BN E-Mail: elbertjackson@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: I'm wanting to get in touch with former members of Service Battery 869th-F.A.BN. Please email me if you were in this btry. Referred By: Other

Thursday 02/17/2005 Name: Coy L. Crites 65th Div. Unit: Company A, 867 FA Bn. E-Mail: crites@cableone.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: son Comments: Coy Crites, my father, was a member of the 65th Division, Co. A, 867 FA Bn. and its association. He passed away in 1998 at the age of 81. If anyone has any stories, I would love to hear them. Please e-mail! Referred By: Search Engine

Thursday 02/10/2005 Name: Lawrence Hooten Derby, KS 65th Div. Unit: HQ CO 3rd Bn 259th Regt. AT Platoon E-Mail: lhc21adm@libertyhealth.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: I am writing for Larry. I showed him the Association Website. I don't know if he is a member or not. He is in good spirits. Larry is currently a resident at Westview of Derby. We are a skilled nursing facility. He is looking forward to any contact from fellow members of the 65th. Use my e-mail address and I will see that he gets the e-mail John Nicholas Administrator Westview of Derby Derby, KS lhc21adm@libertyhealth.net Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Tuesday 02/08/2005 Name: Vyrl E. Sweeney Jr. 954NW Cooke Grants Pass, OR 97526 65th Div. Unit: 260th K Company E-Mail: vyrls@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 02/05/2005 Name: Howard P. Henderson OCEAN PARK WA. 98640 65th Div. Unit: Cannon Co,259th Inf, Reg`t E-Mail: ovoplb@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I am still searching for other members of the company,so far just Larry Davis & myself. Please contact me by E Mail OR Phone 360 665 6144 Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 02/05/2005 Name: Daniel Stein Yonkers, NY USA 65th 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 served with Chuck O'Bryon, George Roncoratti, Harold Kirschner & Thomas Smith from Camp Shelby until I was wounded At Langensalza on April 5, 1945. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Friday 02/04/2005 Name: Nathan Grinspan Los Angeles, CA 65th Div. Unit: 260th, D company, 1st platoon E-Mail: nathan310@earthlink.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: Anybody out there? lAVERNE BOYER? Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 01/31/2005 Name: William W. Finch, Jr. Little Rock, Arkansas 72205 65th Div. Unit: RECON. E-Mail: Finchooo@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Sunday 01/30/2005 Name: Scott Stefanski Cleveland, Ohio 65th Div. Unit: HQ Co. 2nd Batt. 259th Infantry Regiment E-Mail: DEADHEAD111@msn.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grandson of Edward Stefanski Comments: Hello My Grandfather SGT. Edward Stefanski served with the 65th during WW2. He died in 1982 when I was 4 years old so I never go to hear what he went through during WW2. If anybody remembers him. Please email me. I would really apreciate it. Thanks Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Sunday 01/30/2005 Name: Denise Duffey Kohls Alamogordo, New Mexico, USA E-Mail: kohls@totacc.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Daughter of Vet. Comments: Daughter of late Kenneth R. Duffey Company K, 260th, 65th Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Friday 01/28/2005 Name: Leon Frenier Yardley, Penna. 65th Div. Unit: Co. F 259 Reg. 3rd.Platoon First Squad E-Mail: jhf102@aol.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a 65th Div. Veteran but not a member of the Association Comments: I would like to hear from a Cpl. Evans and Beasley, not sure of spelling. I have sent a picture of the 1st squad to the assoc. It was taken in Camp Shelby before we shipped out. Sure hope I hear from someone. Thank You Leon Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Tuesday 01/25/2005 Name: Ruth Bavin Germany 65th Div. Unit: 260 Infantry/3rd Battalion/Company K E-Mail: bliss_oasis@hotmail.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Grand daughter of Kenneth Duffey Comments: I am stationed here in Germany with my husband, and have been trying to go see the places my grandfather fought. He passed away on October 25, 2004. I have had a hard time finding the information I needed, until I found this site. I will be buying the books that are featured, (still have the original "Right to be Proud")and would like to know if there is any one out there who knew my grandfather, and can share some stories with me? Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 01/17/2005 Name: Marion J Chard Alger, MI 48610 E-Mail: mjchard@6thcorpscombatengineers.com Homepage: http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/ Comments: Hi: I am the daughter of a 540th Combat Engineer and dedicated a site to my father and his fellow VI Corps Engineers (the 36th, 39th & 540th) WWII. I am trying to collect stories from WWII vets, especially those of VI Corps or other units that were engaged in the ETO. A veteran friend, Harold Whiting, 157th CE, told me about your site and I'm very impressed with its content. I will place a link from my site to yours this evening. Regards, Marion Chard Proud daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek 540th Combat Engineer WWII Referred By: Friend

Wednesday 01/12/2005 Name: James L. Zuidema Muskegon. Mi 65th Div. Unit: Hdq Btry Div Arty 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a member of the 65th Division Association Comments: I recently asked if anyone knows how it find the roster of all the men in the 65th who were KIA. I saw it somewhere but can't remember where. I got CRS. Sure would appeciate any help. Jim NOTE: Roster of KIA & DOW included in 65th Website under "Memorials & Honors". Listing also included in "History of 65th Div. in Combat" compiled by Robt. Cardinell described in 65th Website under "Books". Bob Patton, 65th Website Administrator. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Tuesday 01/11/2005 Name: Edmund G. Lewis Macedonia, OH E-Mail: captegl@yahoo.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son/Edmund F. Lewis Comments: Is this a great website or what?? GREAT WEBSITE! Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 01/10/2005 Name: ERICH ORRICK US ARMY GERMANY 65th Div. Unit: 261ST INF E-Mail: ERICH.ORICK@US.ARMY.MIL 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: GRAND SON Comments: ANY VETERAN WHO KNEW HOWARD KELLEY PLEASE EMAIL ME...I WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT HIM. HE DIED IN 1961 FROM A GUN SHOT WOUND WHILE SERVING AS A POLICE OFFICER. I AM IN THE ARMY AND LEAVING FOR IRAQ IN 5 DAYS, WOULD LOVE TO EXCHANGE INFO... THANKS ERICH Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Monday 01/10/2005 Name: Tom Viets Baltimore, MD 65th Div. Unit: 565th Signal Company E-Mail: vietstr@msn.com 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Son-in-law/Bob Kammer (deceased) Comments: My wife, Karen Viets (nee Kammer), is the daughter of Robert W. Kammer (deceased) who was with the 565th. I have access (through Emma Kammer - Bob's wife) to pictures from Bob Kammer during his tour of duty with veterans of the 65th. I would like to share this with the 65th, as well as hear from anyone that may have known Bob. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com

Saturday 01/08/2005 Name: David Eckes Jacksonville, Florida 65th Div. Unit: Co. A. 259th Infantry ID#01314461 E-Mail: eckes_d@bellsouth.net 65th Div. Assn. Status: I am a family member of a 65th Division Veteran Relationship/65th Vet: Eldest Grandson Comments: Looking for any information on my grandfather, William "Bill" Eckes. I have a folder of his with quite a few original documents, an inhouse news letter and several original cartoon type guides. I also have his purple heart, uniform and mess kit. I want to know what he was like in the short time that some of you may have known him. Also i would like to send copies of these original documents that he sent to his wife before he was shipped overseas. Thank you. Referred By: www.65thdiv.com