|
133rd Inf Regt | 135th Inf Regt | 168th Inf Regt
Other Units | Researchers | Unit Not Known
168th Infantry, please look at the Maurer report.
135th Infantry at Cassino, please look at the 753 Tank Bn post.
This listing is a follow-on to requests for contact or information on our Message Board or in e-mail to the webmaster. We try to update it monthly. If you recognize a name or can provide information about a person, unit, or action, PLEASE e-mail the person identified. Thank you.
Infantry Regiments
Holland, Charlie Franklin • 133rd Inf Regt, World War I
Looking for pictures of the Regiment in 1918. Charlie died of influenza and was buried at sea.
Contact: Melissa Steele 0511.
Fitzsimons, Davy • 133rd Inf Regt in Caledon, Northern Ireland
Davy Fitzsimons of Caledon would like to contact any soldier who trained in the Caledon and Tynan Abbey area.
Contact: davy fitzsimons 0512.
Alvarez, Albert Sr • 133rd Inf Regt
Mess unit, March 1944 - November 1945. Retired 1966 Fort Lewis WA
Contact daughter: Sonja Alvarez 0411.
Barone, Carmine L • 133rd Inf Regt
Contact daughter: Sue Barone 0309.
Brown, Fred E • 133rd Inf Regt
From Commerce GA, joined Regt Mar 44 (Anzio), received Purple Heart at Anzio (shrapnel), returned US Fall 1945; passed away 1980. Family would like to contact those who knew him.
Contact grandson: Mike Brown 0303.
Canada, Ernest • 133rd Inf Regt
Contact niece: Wanda Canada Horning 0303.
Coggins, George • 133rd Inf Regt
Contact veteran: George Coggins 0407.
Edgar, Chaplain Fred R • 133rd Inf Regt
Family seeking information on Chaplain Edgar. He appears to have transferred in from the 36th Division before Cassino.
[Webmaster's note: Homer Ankrum identified him as Fred J Edgars from Texas.]
Contact son: Fred R Edgar, Jr 0308.
Hart, 2ndLt Richard W • 133rd Inf Regt
Originally from Akron OH, passed away in 1988. Spoke of serving with 100th Inf Bn.
Contact grandson: Richard Hart 0407.
Hiatt, Pvt William F • 133rd Inf Regt (POW)
Contact grandson: Travis King 0312.
Mansfield, Jack • 133rd Inf Regt,
Recently died.
Contact son: Chris Mansfield 0502.
Mertz, Glenn • 133rd Inf Regt (KIA)
Killed in action at Anzio.
Contact niece: Tracey Jackson 0410.
Pirkle, Estes • 133rd Inf Regt
Passed away 1972.
Contact grandnephew: Dave Peeples 0410.
Rosol, John J • 133rd Inf Regt
Wounded in action 1944, sent home via Rehasb Hospital in Florida.
Contact son: John D. Rosol 0511.
Thorton, Charles W "Charlie" • 133rd Inf Regt
Joined 133rd in Nov 44 (North Apennines campaign), remained in Italy until Jun 46 [probably with 88th Inf Div]. He never talked of it and out of respect family never asked; do you remember Charlie?
Contact grandson: Mike Brady 0306.
Ward, Cpl Francis J • 133rd Inf Regt
Now living in MD, served with Division from Nov 1942, Medical Discharge Dec 1944; 3 Purple Hearts, CIB
Contact veteran through son: Bob Ward 0404.
Kaleita, Capt Louis F • 133 Inf Regt HQ
Regimental S-1 and Adjutant 1944-1945
Contact nephew: Doug Kaleita 0411.
Spurlock, 1st Lt Luther D • 133rd Inf Regt, Cannon Co; orig. 3rd Bn, M Co
Forward Observer. Credited with Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines, and Po Valley campaigns.
Contact daughter: Bonita Johnson 0510.
Zierath, Kenneth Arthur • 133rd Inf Regt, Cannon Co; orig. 3rd Bn, K Co
Served Ireland to Italy; wounded 7 Dec 43 on the 1st Winter Line.
Webmaster's Note:" Regt. history records, "On 7 Dec Cannon Co received a 215 round concentration of 155 mm in 45 minutes."
Contact son: Kevin Zierath or family friend: Shannon Graham 0305.
Skelly, LtCol Walter J • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn HQ
Bn Cmdr 44-45; North Apennines, Po Valley; CIB; Detached to IV Corps AMG May-Jun 1945; Occupation with 88th Inf Div, TRUST.
Contact son: Patrick Skelly 0307.
Levison, Nataniel • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, HQ Co
1942-1945.
Contact veteran through daughter: Marsha Brumberg 0312.
Angelella, Sgt Albert T • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co (KIA)
Killed in action 20 April 1945.
Contact nephew: Ernest M Vetuschi 0404.
Ervin Jr, PFC George F • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co (KIA)
Killed in action 27 May 1944 (Anzio breakout).
Contact nephew: Rob Ervin 0310.
Farley, PFC Tom • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co (KIA)
Originally from Rhode Island. Killed in action 14 Sept 1944.
Contact nephew: Bill Farley 0407.
Frein, Sgt Donald E • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co
Trained at Camp Claiborne (National Guard?); two Purple Hearts, one may have been at Cassino. Later farmed near Forest City and Garner IA, died 1963 in farming accident.
Contact son: Tom Frein 0401.
Harris Jr, PFC Albert F • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co (KIA)
Killed in action 23 Nov 1944 [probably Livergnano vicinity].
Contact niece: Cheryl Harris 0306.
Johnson, Roland G • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co (KIA)
Wounded 20 Sep 44 (Hill 810), killed in action 28 Nov 44 (near Livergnano); Silver and Bronze Stars, two Purple Hearts.
Contact brother: Rich J. Johnson 0502.
Lakner, 2ndLt Julius • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co
Platoon or Company commander; Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno; thrice wounded: Scapoli 2 Dec 43, Cassino 26 Jan 44, Cecina 4 Jul 44.
Contact son: Todd H Lakner 0304.
Schmeling, S/Sgt Louis E • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co (KIA)
Killed in action 11 July 1944 [possibly on Hill 529 in the approach to the Arno River], buried at American Cemetery, Florence.
Contact nephew: David Schmeling 0511.
Trevino, S/Sgt Joseph A • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co
Silver Star awarded during North Apennines campaign, Bronze Star; died May 1984.
Contact grandson: Christian Trevino 0509.
Andrew, Richard J • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co
is alive and well in Illinois.
Contact veteran though his son: Don Andrew 0302.
Burke, John • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co
Served with Regiment June '43 - August '45.; Company First Sergeant; Combat Infantryman, two Purple Hearts, four campaigns.
Contact son: Joe Burke 0403.
Lowery, PFC William "Bill" • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co
Passed away 12 Sep 2005. From Saltville VA, heavy southern accent, sandy-haired. he was a Rifleman and Patrol Scout with Regt Mar 44 - Apr 45; his Squad Leader at Anzio was a Sgt Foster; wounded Mussolini Canal 20 May 44; wounded Mount Belmonte; CIB,BS,2PH; remembers "Anzio Annie", "Screamin' Meemies" and the horrors of "night-patrols". Lowery was later transferred to Marseilles France, unit not identified.
Contact son: Gary Lowery 0509.
Bandy, James W • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, C Co (KIA)
With unit May-Sep 1944, killed in action 17 Sep 1944 at Hill 810, seeking contact with Lt Thomas G Moss who wrote family on 2 Jun 1945.
Contact nephew: Rick Snow 0402.
Hanrahan, PFC Charles J • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, C Co (KIA)
Killed in action 2 Feb 1944
Contact nephew: Joseph Hanrahan 0402.
Hatfield, Pvt William Marvin • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, C Co (KIA)
Killed in action (sniper?) Cervaro 13 Jan 44.
Contact nephew: Steve Jackson 0402.
Soll, Harold • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, C Co
Contact grandson: Herb Soll 0408.
Taylor, Robert • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, C Co (KIA)
Taylor, Leigh • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co (KIA)
Brothers from Waterloo IA; Robert killed in action 14 Apr 44 (Anzio beachhead), Leigh killed in action 28 May 44 (Anzio breakout).
Contact nephew: Ron Heacock 0507.
Bliven, Darrell Arthur (Pete) • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, D Co
Wounded Cassino 28 Jan 44; Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines campaigns; died 13 Feb 99.
Contact son: James A Bliven 0301.
Crandall, Cpl Stan • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, D Co, 3rd Plat.
Contact veteran: Stan Crandall 0301.
Emerick, William S (Bill) • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, D Co
Contact grandnephew: Jon Grove 0501.
French, Pvt Richard M (Frenchy) • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, D Co (KIA)
Killed in action 19 Sep 44, originally from Lawrence MA. Seek contact with Blair Ligas.
Contact daughter: eileen barrett 0507.
Murray, S/Sgt James • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, HQ Co
Contact son-in-law: Gerald Jensen 0501.
McLaughlin, Harry D • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Originally from North Carolina, wounded 19 Sep 1944, radio operator.
Contact granddaughter: Caroline 0402.
Stimson, Melvin • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co, 3rd Plat; later G Co
1944-1945
Contact son-in-law: Maj Dick Fuhs (USAF-Ret) 0412.
Allen, Eugene (Gene) • 133rd Inf Div, 2nd Bn, G Co (POW)
Captured 17 Oct 44 near Mount Belmonte. We're seeking an action report.
Contact granddaughter: Shannon 0503.
De Lama y Martin, Pvt Ricardo "Ricky" • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, G Co (KIA)
Joined G Company 1 Jun 44; may have had Cuban accent; killed in action Livergnano 23 Nov 44.
Contact daughter: Gloria de Lama Sciole 0303.
Padlowski, Tony • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, G Co
Severely wounded 8 or 9 Oct 1944 at Monzuno while squad attacked a German OP which was directing fire on 133rd. Son hopes to contact Mike Baronowski or others who remember this action.
Contact son: Bob Padlowski 0407.
Talbott, Charles Blakely (Blake) • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, G Co (KIA)
Talbott was originally from Big Spring TX, killed in action near Cedrecchia 2 Oct 44. V-Mails mention buddy "Woody".
Contact: Jack McDaniel 0508.
McLaughlin, 1stLt John F • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co (DOW)
Died of wounds, 5 Oct 1944
Contact nephew: Stephen Mc Laughlin 0503.
Taylor, Leigh • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co (KIA)
Taylor, Robert • 133rd Inf Regt, 1st Bn, C Co (KIA)
Brothers from Waterloo IA; Robert killed in action 14 Apr 44 (Anzio beachhead), Leigh killed in action 28 May 44 (Anzio breakout).
Contact nephew: Ron Heacock 0507.
Fierro, Arturo V • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, I Co
From El Paso TX, seeking contact with any 1943-1945 unit members.
Contact: Arturo V. Fierro 0504.
Thacker, Pvt Wesley R • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, I Co (KIA)
Killed in action 9 Jul 1944 in the vicinity of Riparbella
Contact niece: barbara 0406.
Costello, PFC George • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co (KIA)
From KY, killed in action Anzio 3 Apr 44, buried Italy.
Contact grand-niece: Lois Costello Fugate 0402.
Howard, William (Bill) • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co
Contact nephew: rick howard 0511.
Ozmore, S/Sgt Raymond L • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co
Served with K Co from early 1944 to Oct 1945, then transferred to the 349th Inf Regt, 88th Inf Div, until discharged in Feb 1946.
Contact grandson: Gerry Ozmore 0306.
Price, Sgt Charles John • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co
Passed away 30 March 2005, Gettyburg PA. Formerly from Hampton IA
Contact son: John A. Price II 0504.
Spain, Lt William D • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co
Italy 44 Mar to 46 Jan; alive, well, and married in Lake Mahopac NY.
Contact veteran through son: William D Spain Jr 0304.
West, T/Sgt William A • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co
Seek contact with comrades or Lt William D Spain.
Contact: John Anderson 0508.
Dooley, Sgt Guy • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
Squad Leader. Mar 1944 replacement, joining at S. Giorgio. Wounded 2 Oct 1944. Mentioned comrades John "Maw" Flanagan and 2ndLt Tregg.
Contact son: Jim Dooley 0310.
D'Ambrosio, Sgt Carmen V • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
Anzio.
Contact son: Tony D'Ambrosio 0412.
Dunscombe, T/5 Edward • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
Wounded Fall 1943. Records also indicate, cryptically, Medical Detachment #2, 1209th Service Command.
Contact son: Ed Dunscombe 0309.
Elledge, Pvt James P • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co (KIA)
Originally from South Carolina; killed on 8 Apr 1943 in North Africa.
Contact great-nephew: Mike Bryant 0309.
Fowler, John T • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
John, in Berea KY, seeking contact with his buddies.
Contact veteran through son: John B Fowler 0304.
Banko, S/Sgt Andrew • 135th Inf Regt (KIA)
Killed in action 30 June 1944.
Contact friend: duke 0405.
Bergin, William • 135th Inf Regt
Wounded 18 Sep 44, died 1988.
Contact son: Ken Bergin or Eric Hunt 0412.
Cornelius, Pvt Eugene F • 135th Inf Regt (KIA)
Killed in action 9 Feb 1944, vicinity Cassino.
Contact nephew: Chris Cornelius 0412.
Doyle, Charles Earle • 135th Inf Regt
From Detroit area, served in North Africa and Italy.
Contact grandson: Ken Struble 0406.
Goss, 1stLt Robert W • 135th Inf Regt,
Platoon Leader 1943-44.
Contact daughter: Sharon Goss Carter 0505.
Hollyfield, Lt Jay F • 135th Inf Regt
Hollyfield was a Company Commander.
Contact nephew: John Hollyfield 0512.
Regan, 2ndLt Harold T • 135th Inf Regt
Enlisted Cambridge MA; North Africa, Salerno; served with Sgt Lebeau; died 1988.
Contact son: Harold D Regan 0301.
Stewart, Glenn E Sr • 135th Inf Regt
From Augusta GA, passed away 1977. Wounded in action (broken back) enemy artillery; discharged as E-4 or E-5 after hospitalization at Walter Reed. Granddaughter would like to learn more.
Contact son: Glenn E Stewart, Jr 0501.
Wilcox, Sgt Lloyd (Willy) • 135th Inf Regt
Served as Medic, awarded Silver Star 1943.
Contact nephew: Bud Wilcox 0308.
Taylor, PFC Clayton B • 135th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, HQ Co
Served with Regiment 1941-45. Seek contact with George Karon, Dillon Newcomb, Alfred Gimpels, Paul Witterholm, Gil Oelbaum, John Izza
Contact daughter: Kathleen Steenson 0507.
Beecham, Hurchle • 135th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co
Contact: Michael Pollock 0501.
Moorehead, Pvt Robert D (Bob) • 135th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co (DOW)
Died of wounds 26 May 1944, probably vicinity of Cecina.
Contact family via : Ricky R Moorehead 0511.
Biggio, Pvt Andrew G • 135th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co (KIA)
Originally from Winthrop MA, killed in action 17 Sep 1944 near Migneto (Gothic Line breakthrough).
Contact brother, John M Biggio, through nephew: Andrew A Biggio 0308.
White, Pvt Lewis (Dewey) H • 135th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co (DOW)
Died of wounds, 9 Jul 1944; buried at Nettuno.
Contact brother through nephew: Dave White 0407.
Worden, Louis G • 135th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co (KIA)
Enlisted Michigan; killed in action vicinity Mount Belmonte 17 Oct 44; buried Belgium.
Contact nephew: Scott Worden 0301.
Sprathoff, Ewald • 135th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, C Co
Served Italy, 43-45.
Contact veteran: Ewald Sprathoff 0304.
Fotakis, Harry • 135th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, D Co
Now 83, good health, served from North Africa landings through Italy, wounded at Mt. Pantano.
Contact veteran through son: Lieut. Harry Fotakis 0405.
Kwilose, Lawrence L • 135th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, D Co
Passed away 30 Jan 1986. Seeking information about his transfer from D Co to HQ Co during the Po Valley Campaign.
Contact widow: Mrs Lawrence L Kwilose 0509.
Mayorchak, John • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, Hq Co
Radio Operator assigned to LtCol Svoboda in North Africa, Italy; from upstate NY; now 87 and in good health; looking for recollections and messages.
Contact veteran through son-in-law: Chuck Parr 0302.
Moran, Sgt James Doyle ("D.C. Sarge") • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, HQ Co
Passed away 2 May 2005, aged 91 years. "The Red Bulls lost a very proud, brave man."
Contact wife: Edna Elaine Moran 0507.
Fischer, Joseph • 133rd Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, E Co (DOW)
Died of wounds 9 Apr 1943, originally from Trenton NJ.
Contact nephew : Neil J. Chamberlain 0510.
McLin, W.C. • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, E Co (KIA)
Killed in action 24 May 1944, buried Anzio/Nettuno.
Contact brother: Jimmie McLin 0502.
Anderson, Cpl Charles "Charlie" Guy • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Medic, Silver Star and Purple Heart at Hill 409 Tunisia, April 1943: "He continued to administer aid to the wounded while under heavy German artillery fire and mortar fire in an area containing personnel mines."
Contact son: Gary C Anderson 0509.
Mikkelson, Robert (Mick) • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Wounded Oct 1943
Contact veteran through son: robert mikkelson 0506.
Pike, George • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Medic, now 82, active and healthy.
Contact veteran through daughter: Jackie Green 0501.
Carter, Lt • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, G Co, 2nd Plat (POW)
Captured Fall of 1944
Contact: Luther J phillips 0505.
Kassinger, Cpl Lonnie • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co (POW)
Stalag VII A, Moosburg Germany; probably captured Winter Line 44-45; died 1991.
Recalled story: Platoon had no idea Germans in area, digging foxholes; entire platoon captured 14 Oct 1944, about half then rescued by 168th Inf Regt as they were being loaded on boats.
Contact daughter: Lisa Pinson 0304.
Nordland, Cpl Orris • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co
Originally from Austin MN, National Guardsman, served 1941-1945.
Contact grandson: Todd Wolfe or daughter: Kathy Schuber 0403.
Thompson, Lloyd H • 135th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co
Awarded Silver Star for action at Hill 609.
Contact: Wallis Thompson 0508.
Niemi, Sgt William (Bill) O • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, I Co
Served from Algiers landing to Italy, now living in Peoria AZ
Contact veteran through daughter: Debbie Christensen 0511.
Fields, Barney • 133rd Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co
Sniper, twice wounded, Silver Star, served in North Africa and Italy. National Association member. Now 84, health failing.
Contact daughter: Cathy Sanders 0510.
Haugen, S/Sgt Walter Alfred • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co
Silver Star 12 Oct 44, thrice wounded, 7 campaigns; passed away March 2003, buried hometown Oberon ND.
Contact son: David Haugen 0412.
Hokenson, Maurice Lyman "Hokie" • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co (Medic)
HMS Malcolm was damaged by French fire at Algiers. Did the Malcolm carry troops for the landing? Or were they all on HMS Broke? Did the Malcolm withdraw for repair. Trying to find out what happened to any infantry on board.
Contact son: Larry Hokenson 0501.
Noble, Pvt Walter E • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co (KIA)
Killed in action 12 April 1944 at Anzio Beachhead.
Contact nephew: Ivan O'Neill 0307.
Nordhausen, S/Sgt Edgar • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co (KIA)
From Dundy County NE, joined Regiment Jan 44, killed in action Monte Cassino 11 Feb 44. Seeming inconsistencies in his record: no prior combat experience, squad leader position.
Contact family: J P Johnston 0303.
Skalicky, Capt Emil • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co
Contact nephew: Walt Skalicky 0508.
Bitner, Sgt Leo "Willy" • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
Was apparently one of the POWs briefly held by the French in Algiers Nov 1942, discharged 1945.
Contact grandson: David Bitner 0309.
Goforth, S/Sgt Howard O, • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co (KIA)
Killed in action 4 Jul 44, reported he was killed by sniper rescuing a comrade.
Contact family: J Nunnally 0505.
Humble, 1stLt Joe • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
Company Commander, from Billings MT
Contact son: Gary Humble 0508.
Ingram, Walter W • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
Seeking any comrade, especially Sgts John Doyle, David Lopez of Chicago IL, and George Polekiewicz of Philadelphia(?) PA.
Contact veteran: Walter W Ingram or neighbor: Bruce Crume 0307.
Kuzmiak, John Joseph Sr. • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
Entered Army 1943 at Johnstown PA, Po Valley campaign, Bronze Star; had stroke Mar '03, still in Johnstown.
Contact veteran through grandaughter: Heather Kuzmiak 0303.
Vanderlip, Cpl Edgar L • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co (KIA)
Killed in action 8 Nov 1943 in the vicinity of Montaquilla, buried at Nettuno.
Contact nephew: William Bogen 0312.
Zummach, Orval L • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
Originally from Ortonville MN; with L Co from Fort Dix to Gothic Line, sent home after being wounded there; retired 1967 as CSM; passed away recently.
Contact son: Larry Zummach 0306.
Galmiche, Louis • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, M Co
Contact granddaughter: Denise Squire 0510.
Rennirt, Sgt Thomas • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, M Co,
Heavy Machine Gunner, served Rome-Arno through Po Valley
Contact son: Tom 0504.
Spencer, PFC Denton • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, M Co
Wounded 26 Sep 44 at Roncobilacco. Served Rome/Arno through Po Valley
Contact son: Dennis Spencer 0504.
Strother, Pvt Raymond S • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, M Co (KIA)
Joined unit in Feb/Mar 1944; killed in action vicinity Cisterna-Velletri 24 May 44, possiblly by German artillery barrage near intersection of railroad and Highway 7; buried Nettuno; seeking unit information for Apr/May 1944.
Contact son: Larry Strother 0512.
Velar, Pvt Evelio (Leo) • 135th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, M Co (KIA)
Killed in action 5 Jan 1944 [in the vicinity of San Vittore del Lazio]
Contact brother: John A Velar 0512.
Special Report, Siegfried Maurer • 168th Inf Regt
My father, Siegfried Maurer, was a squad leader of the Wehrmacht; 131 Infantry Regiment, 44. Infantry Division "Reichsgrenadierdivision Hoch- und Deutschmeister". On 30 January 1944 he was taken prisoner by the Red Bulls near Caira, north of Cassino.
He wanted to get his squad together in the very front line but found empty foxholes; during this time the front was moving north. When he tried to get back to his unit, soldiers of the 34th met him near a kind of a little farm. He saw American helmets appearing from behind a wall: "Hands up", etc. A photo of my grandmother was shown around, then given back to him.
He is still living and in good health. My dad often told me how well and fairly he was treated by the American soldiers during the whole time of being a POW. Those first minutes it must have been especially strange, knowing that he was now in the hands of the "enemy". But you gave him from the first moment a feeling of being safe, a realization that the war was over for him.
I wish to thank you for treating my father well. Perhaps someone remembers that situation or has some pictures taken near Monte Cassino.
[Looking at Homer Ankrum's book, our unit was likely 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co.]
Contact: Matthias J. Maurer 0508.
Brieck, Richard "Dick" • 168th Inf Regt
Seeking to contact or get news of especially Lindsey McKellips (ex-Ely NV) or Barney "Whitey" Whitting.
Contact son: Richard Brieck Jr 0302.
Carver, Tom • 168th Inf Regt
Heavy Machine Gunner and Rifleman, now living in Lindale GA. Remembers being on a British Carrier, landing in Morocco, later taking leave in Switzerland, discharged 13 Dec 1945. He's seeking contact with a Robert Martin from Michigan.
Contact veteran through grand-nephew: Jimmie Turner 0308.
Cole, Steve • 168th Inf Regt (Researcher)
Seeking information on Walter J Czekanski, Joe E Donegon, Sgt Lars J Erlandson (G Co), Major C Feeman, John E Gallegher, Donald J Halverson, Ray Schall.
[Cole has placed a biography of Erlandson on one of his websites.]
Contact: Steve Cole 0305.
Garrard,T/Sgt Marvin S • 168th Inf Regt,
Originally from Cincinnati, joined Division at Fort Dix, perhaps Svc Co. Names in correspondence include Bill Beekman, Gene Cagwin, Clark Carroll, Bob Cozad, Alvin Croker, Milo Green, Lee Hamer, Frank Harrell, Lou Hetz, Lt Johnnie Nelson, Riedy, Lt Rion, Bert Schoenfeld, Ed Volberding, Francis Wadedo, Ed "Windy" Windhorn.
Contact: Terry Garrard 0507.
Geouge, Pat • 168th Inf Regt
Wounded in Italy.
Contact family: Andrew Pepin 0407.
Goering, Earl • 168th Inf Regt (POW)
Captured by German forces in North Africa.
Contact grandson: Tom Goering 0506.
Kiewiet, Carl • 168th Inf Regt
From Iowa, passed away 1980, aged 60. Story told that he could not get ashore at Anzio, floated in harbor for several days.
Contact: Chuck Stark 0505.
Korzep, Walter • 168th Inf Regt
Infantryman from Illinois; Kassarine, Hill 609, Mount Pantano, Cassino, Anzio; severely wounded north of Rome.
Contact veteran through son: Rick Korzep 0407.
Lockwood, Cornelius • 168th Inf Regt
Contact grandson: Dean J. Lockwood 0501.
Pettit, 1stLt Charles H • 168th Inf Regt,
Battlefield commission from T/Sgt 16 Nov 44. Charlie's still alive, but recently had stroke
Contact veteran through family: Charles H Pettit 0504.
Sirmons, Roy • 168th Inf Regt (POW)
Medic, from Nashville GA, captured Feb 1943 at Faid Pass, Stalag unknown.
Contact grandnephew: Steve Giddens 0508.
Spiliotis, Charles H • 168th Inf Regt,
From Massachusetts, Greek descent. Served Sep 43 - Dec 45; infantry, runner, Purple Heart
Contact grandson: Todd hammond 0504.
Wren, S/Sgt John D • 168th Inf Regt (KIA)
Killed in action 3 Dec 1943 (Mount Pantano?), buried at Anzio-Nettuno, awarded Silver Star in Africa for saving a comrade under fire.
Contact nephew: John Wren 0401.
Butler, Col. Frederic • 168th Inf Regt, HQ
Son is developing a biography of the Regimental Commander, later Assistant Division Commander; particularly interested in the circumstances of his receiving the Distinguished Service Cross.
Contact son: William H. Butler 0504.
Williams, Capt Marvin • 168th Inf Regt HQ
Capt Williams was Regimental S-1 1942-1944. His son has copies, for the veterans or their families, of the original Bronze Star or Silver Star recommendations for Col Vincent Stewart, Capt Howard Smith, Maj Fred Clarke, Capt Russell Law, and Cpl Ralph Scalise; and would like to hear from others who knew his father.
[Webmaster's note: A recommendation is just the initial paperwork submission, and may not be carried through to become an award.]
Contact son: Marvin Williams, Jr 0308.
Book, Ronald • 168th Inf Regt, HQ Co
Served Algeria-French Morocco, through Po Valley.
Contact daughter: Judy Jones 0504.
Prentis, Eugene (Dene) B • 168th Inf Regt, HQ Co
Died in 2000. Joined division at or before Cassino. May have been an artillery forward observer in 175th Fld Arty Bn before joining 168th Inf as driver for Col Henry Hine.
Contact son: scott b. prentis 0407.
Sandman, Sgt Roy Lee • 168th Inf Regt, HQ Co, S-2 Section (POW)
Orihinally from Des Moines IA. Captured 17 Feb 43; Stalag 3B until Jan 45, then Stalag IIB.
Contact son: Peter Roy Sandman 0503.
Yoder, Jack W • 168th Inf Regt, Anti-Tank Co
Served throughout Italian campaign, MOSs were Anti-tank Gun Crewman 610 and Pioneer 729.
Contact son: Ray Yoder 0405.
Childers, Don C • 168th Inf Regt, Band
The 168th Regt Band served with the Division until sent to Naples after Cassino, at which point it was redesignated the 116th Army Ground Forces Band and transferred to Ajaccio Corsica, then moved in September 1944 to Marseille. Their last combat duty was as litter-bearers at Monte Cassino.
Contact veteran: Don C. Childers 0407.
Streeper, Claude • 168th Inf Regt, Band
Originally from Max ND, passed away 29 May 2004. daughter is seeking contact with anyone who knew Streeper, Bob Owen, or Irv Moorehouse.
Contact daughter: Muriel (Streeper) Peterson 0407.
Fomich, Mike • 168th Inf Regt, Commandos
Passed away 25 Dec 2003. Commando (not Ranger) training in Scotland, apparently transferred to 109th Engr (Cmbt) Bn, C Co later in war. Seeking rosters for North African assault, "original commandos"; seeking contact with Canton OH Commandos Bob Hall or Bill Meiser, also a unit clerk Friedman.
Contact grandson: Gary Fomich 0412.
Crowell, Cecil C • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, HQ Co
Died in 2002. 57-mm Anti-tank gunner, later a squad leader; Platoon Leader Lt. Powers. Landed North Africa 8 Nov 1942. Seek information about Joe Collins, Johnny Couvelier
Contact son : Gary L. Crowell 0509.
Galt, Capt William Wylie • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn HQ (KIA)
Galt, Battalion S-4, was killed in action 29 May 1944 while assisting a pinned-down platoon of A Company at Villa Crocetta.
Contact nephew: Erik R Gustafson or relative: Melissa Molloie0312,0404.
Lewis, LtCol Virgil L • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn HQ (KIA)
Killed in action 28 Jun 44
Contact son-in-law: Kenneth Nelson 0505.
Baird, Robert E • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co
Last known address was Upland CA.
Contact buddy: Richard W Tennant 0402.
Becker, Robert • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co
Contact son of a comrade: Gary Kirkland 0503.
Kirkland, Sgt Ralph A • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, A Co, 1st Plat
North Africa, Italy 1942-1945, Infantryman and Message Runner, served with a Capt. Galt, injured after Anzio breakout. Reassigned after recovery as a Mess Sergeant in the Rome area.
Contact son: Gary Kirkland 0412.
Fetrow, Glen D • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co
Rifleman, landed at Algiers, wounded in action 7 Jan 1944, passed away in 1976.
Contact son through daughter-in-law: Sharron Fetrow 0511.
Judd, Pvt James C • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co (KIA)
Wounded Jan 44, rejoined unit Apr 44, killed in action 26 May 44 (Anzio breakout).
Contact brother: John Judd 0306.
Loff, S/Sgt Lewis M • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co (KIA)
Killed in action 5 May 1943, Minnesota National Guard.
Contact nephew: Lonnie Loff 0411.
Misner, Clifford Max • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co
Family is preparing a history for Misner, who is now living in Fort Myers FL.
Contact granddaughter: Christine McNulty 0512.
Michelli, Victor R • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, C Co (KIA)
Originally from Cadiz OH; killed in action 7 Jan 1944 near San Vittore.
Contact brother: Don Michelli 0307.
Thornton, John • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, B Co
1945.
Contact son: John Thornton Jr 0412.
Silberman, PFC William • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, C Co (KIA)
From Hurleyville NY, killed in action 12 April 1945 while out on patrol at Gorgognano just before Po Valley breakout, remains never recovered, Bronze Star, Purple Heart. Family seeks contact with any comrades, especially PFC Emile P Senecal, Chaplain (Capt) James B Ansely, Don Pierce (C/168), Lt Earle T Holsapple, William Toffelson (SVC/133), or their families.
Contact sister: Sonia Silberman Weinstein 0410.
Hollobaugh, Wilburn I • 168th Inf Regt, 1st Bn, D Co
Contact grandson: Justin Hollobaugh 0406.
Frazier, Robert H "Buck" • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, HQ Co
Oct '43 to Oct '45
Contact son: Mike Frazier 0408.
Burrow Jr., John Allen • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, E Co (KIA)
Killed in Action, 30 Jan 1944
Contact: Herb Griffin 0502.
Buske, Frederick • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, E Co (POW)
From Gilmore City IA, captured 17 Feb 43 at Faid Pass Tunisia, held Stalag IIB until 13 Apr 45 escape from death march; Nephew has created a Buske website and is seeking wartime or current photos of Faid Pass or Hill Lessouda.
Contact nephew: Dean Buske 0308.
Lopez, Francisco • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, E Co
Originally from Brownsville TX; North Africa, Monte Cassino, Anzio; twice wounded.
Contact son : George Lopez 0406.
Brown, PFC Frank H • 168th In Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Frank landed at Anzio where his brother Al was with 30th Inf Regt, 3rd Inf Div.
Contact brother: Albert S Brown 0403.
Clay, PFC Frank L • 168th Inf Regt,2nd Bn, F Co (KIA)
Originally from Alabama, aged 30, killed in action by sniper 29 May 1944 near Villa Crocetta, family seeks contact with Chaplain Arthur J Bojcun
Contact nephew: Tim Clevenger 0502.
Hill, Cpl Woodrow W • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co (POW)
Captured 14 Feb 1943 near Faid Pass, held in and around Stalag IIB. He marched around northern Germany from Jan 1945 until liberation, about 3 May 1945.
Contact relative: Rob Hill 0310.
Hudson, Claude • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Now living in Millsboro DE.
Contact veteran through nephew: Brant Collins 0401.
Jackson, Bob • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co (POW)
Captured 22 Oct 44 [Zena River area], searching for any information on other POWs at Stalag VII-A, Moosburg Germany: S/Sgt Peter A Vrabel (St Clair PA), James T Eddy (Los Angeles CA), Alfredo Ramirez.
Contact veteran: Robert C Jackson 0302.
Kostovick, Paul M • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Joined around Nov 1943.
Contact son: Paul Kostovick Jr. 0501.
Moles, PFC Weepy Pascal (WJ) (Jay) • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Rifleman, now in Osage County OK
Contact veteran through daughter: Crystil Taylor 0411.
Piazza, Pvt John • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Originally from Bridgeport CT; wounded in action 29 May 1944. Seeking contact with or information about CO Capt Frank M Cockett, unit history after the breakout from Anzio.
Seeking correspondence with anyone who served in the 168th Regiment at Anzio. Currently writing a book which chronicles their activity on the beachhead from March 1944 to June 1944. Covering their entire time on the Beachhead. I'm lacking the soldiers perspective of what it was like there, sights, smells, morale, humorous stories, and tales of war and camaraderie.
Contact son: William Piazza 0509.
Poley, Ronald K • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Medic, served in Italy 1944-1945.
Contact nephew: Mark D Poley 0312.
Robran, PFC Elmer D • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co (KIA)
Killed in action 17 Feb 1943, Faid Pass. Originally from Waseca MN.
Contact nephew: Larry Robran 0510.
Sweeney, T/Sgt Russell L • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Originally from Milton VT. Passed away 1993.
Contact son: Mike Sweeney 0403.
Walke, T/Sgt Glenn R • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co
Assigned as Platoon Sgt Feb 1945; wounded 17 Apr 1945, possibly in assault on Sevizzano Ridge.
Contact son: Ron Walke 0307.
Bennett, Russell • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, G Co
Cleared mines.
Contact: Joseph Crane 0412.
Erlandson, Sgt Lars • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, G Co.
Contact grandson: Chris Bladl 0301.
Ferguson, Lt Earl A • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, G Co
From South Dakota, possibly National Guard.
Contact: James R. Ferguson 0512.
Hanssen, T/Sgt Otto H • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, G Co
From an unidentifed War Department report we have:
On 4 Feb 44, G Company was in a defensive position near Cassino, enemy action was stubborn and their lines were well-formed. 3rd Platoon G Company was on patrol to locate enemy machine gun and mortar positions that were holding up an attack. At about 2000 hours the patrol contacted a strong enemy patrol and were subjected to heavy machine gun and rifle fire. The patrol dispersed and returned fire, but the enemy brought up reserve elements and surrounded them. Only six men returned from that patrol and it is the belief of these men that the remainder were captured.
T/Sgt Hanssen, a Platoon Sergeant, was declared dead a year later.
Contact brother: George Hanssen 0311.
Girdley, James A • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co
Kentucky farm boy turned into Infantryman, five campaigns and a CIB.
Contact son: Ken Girdley 0304.
Mondschein, Milton • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co
With unit Jan '43 - March '44, son has sharable photos from the Alife Rest Camp.
Contact son: Stu Mondschein 0511.
Pysell, PFC Hoye McClelland • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co (KIA)
Killed in action 28 April 1945.
Contact grandson: Chris Vannoy 0504.
Sutton, Frank • 168th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, H Co
Company Commander, seeking information about Col Robert Moore, CO 2nd Bn, or Marvin E Williams, 168th Inf Regt.
Contact veteran: Frank Sutton 0409.
Flynn, Sgt Glen • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn.
Remembers LtCol Floyd Sparks being wounded, which places him in 3rd Bn at Mt. Pantano, Dec 1944.
Contact: Don Larson 0311.
Magnuszwski, PFC John S • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, I Co
Drafted Chicago. Fought North Africa to Po Valley. Ammo Truck Driver, Rifleman, awarded Bronze Star. Discharged Nov 1945. Remembered the rats and Stukas in North Africa; and the loss of a friend at his side to shellfire at Salerno. John changed his name after the war to Magnus. Died Dec 1963.
Contact grandson: Nicholas Magnus 0509.
Franza, Peter • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, I Co
Also in 118th Station Hospital. Seeking contact with or information about Pvt Corisino, 2nd Platoon
Contact veteran: Peter Franza 0410.
Marnette, Thomas H • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, I Co (KIA)
Originally from Council Bluffs IA, killed in action Fondouk Pass 8 Apr 1943. Would like to contact or have information about Chaplain Kenneth Ames.
Contact daughter: Diane Marnette Sagen 0501.
Martinez, Maurice • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, I Co
Recently passed away in San Diego.
Contact grandson: Dan Van Der Werf 0308.
Skubish, Joseph • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, I Co
Wounded at Cassino.
Contact nephew: Fred Ottaviano 0412.
McVey, John P • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co, Wpns Plat
From Brooklyn, died 1974. Machine gunner. Wounded Nov 43, Apr 44, then 'disabled' home. Son seeks contact with anyone remembering McVey or Florencio Mesquiti, the buddy who lost his life and thereby saved McVey's.
Contact son: Larry McVey 0508.
Pucek, PFC Joseph • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co
Died 1990, but only then did the family learn Joe had been awarded Silver Star. Details sought.
Contact grandson: Eric Pucek 0508.
Tracewell, Sgt Lloyd W • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, K Co (POW)
Passed away on 18 Aug 2004. Captured 17 Feb 1943 at Faid Pass, then held at Stalag 3B.
Contact son: Thomas Tracewell 0501.
Kelley, Sgt E C • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co (KIA)
Killed in action 28 Sep 1944 north of Florence.
Contact niece: Melody Di Piazza 0406.
Olson, Capt George Robert (Bob) • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, L Co
From Council Bluffs, served with Red Bulls from 1931(!) to 1945, retired as Captain in 1958.
Contact veteran through son: Rob Olson 0307.
Turner, Sgt Arthur Lee • 168th Inf Regt, 3rd Bn, M Co (KIA)
Killed in action 14 Nov 1944
Contact grandniece: Meranda 0409.
Winton, Cpl Harry • No. 6 (British) Commando
Seeking information about or contact with any 168th Inf Regt veteran "who trained & billeted with them in Scotland and who landed with them in Algeria and fought through to the disastrous attack on Bizerte."
Contact veteran through grandson: Peter Bowe 0412.
Davis, Georgia • 33rd Fld Hosp
Nurse who was often in support of 34th Inf Div; she may have attended reunion in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the Marriot Hotel around 1985.
Contact researcher: Kathy Callahan 0303.
Knapp, Lt Irene B • 33rd Fld Hosp
The granddaughter of Sgt James Clayton, injured about 7 Apr 1945, unit not known, is trying to find (or learn more about) Lt Knapp to say "Thanks".
Contact grandaughter: Mandee Hickerson 0306.
Braun, BrigGen Gustav J • 34th Inf Div HQ (KIA)
Killed in action 17 May 1945 while on air recon; served as Div Chief of Staff, Cmndr 133rd Inf Regt, Asst Div Cmndr.
Contact nephew: lars braun 0406.
Hustvedt, Irvin • 34th Inf Div HQ, IG
Served on IG staff from Northern Ireland to Florence. Trying to reach or identify other IG staff members who were involved in a typewritten diary project.
Contact son: David Hustvedt 0310.
Perillo,T/4 John J • 34th Cav Recon Trp,
Joined Jan 42 from 104th Cav Regt, served until Jul 45
Contact son: John J Perillo Jr 0502.
Romo, Jacinto • 34th Cav Recon Trp
Contact veteran: Jacinto Romo 0502.
O'Brien, Lt John Joseph • 34th Cntr-Intell Det
Enlisted Boston MA, Anzio, CIC Agent.
Contact relative: Neal Duckworth 0307.
Berry, Cpl Everett E • 34th Mil Pol Plat
Trained at Camp Claiborne.
Contact son: Jeffrey C Berry 0405.
Simonson, Lt Si • 95th Evac Hosp
Lt Simonson was married to Capt Marvin Williams, 168th Inf Regt S-1.
Contact son: Marvin Williams, Jr 0308.
Barth, T/5 Henry C • 109th Engr Cmbt Bn
Originally from Capac MI
Contact grandnephew: Jeff McGregor 0501.
Jackovich, Lawrence (Larry) • 109th Engr Cmbt Bn,
Originally from Madrid IA
Contact niece: chris olsen 0505.
Konicek, Donald • 109th Engr Cmbt Bn, C Co (KIA)
Killed in action 26 March 1943, buried in North Africa. Originally from Tama County Iowa.
Contact friend: Hubert O Caloud 0503.
Mullen, Bill • 109th Engr Cmbt Bn,
Contact son: Chris Mullen 0404.
Pfeifer, Gene • 109th Engr Cmbt Bn
Seeking anyone with 34th MP Plat, especially Butch Lundgren or Abbe Tearle.
Contact veteran: Gene Pfeifer 0302.
De Vries, PFC Marion • 109th Med Bn (POW)
Medic, inducted Orange City IA, captured 14 Feb 43 at Kasserine Pass, POW Feb 1943 - Feb 1945.
Contact nephew: Larry G DeVries 0311.
Kumm • 109th Med Bn, (Chaplain)
Kumm's son has the Chaplain's notebook listing 'hundred' of soldiers buried in Italy. The listing includes unit, rank, serial number, grave, and cemetery.
Contact son: Karl Kumm 0503.
Klincevich, William • 109th Med Bn, A Co
Joined 34th Inf Div in July 1943; wounded 14 May 44 and 8 Oct 44; discharged Nov 45. Sgt Don H Keller was his best buddy.
Contacts sought with Anderson, Bergman, Biery, Busroe, Collins, Conrad, Cook, Elness, Federowicz, Ferguson, Showers, Gerstinecker, Ghent, Glisczinski, Gillispie, Hurst, Jennings, Keller, Kennedy, Kennerson, Lamb, Leary, Marsh, McKenzie, McShane, Mucci, Ono (100th Inf Bn), Pop, Schmidt, Scott, Showers, Steinspring, Tackett, Trent, Whitebear, Ziarak.
Contact sons: Richard Kenevich or Steve Kenevich 0508.
Jacobson, Vern • 109th Med Bn, D Co
Passed away July 1995.
Contact daughter: Betty Jacobson Butler 0405.
White, Robert J • 109th Med Bn, D Co
Algeria - French Morocco to Po Valley.
Contact son: Robert White 0306.
King, J D • 109th QM Co
South Dakota National Guardsman; originally 109th QM Regt, C Co; truck driver, troop transporter. Leaders were Company CO Capt Thorsen (Brookings), 1st Sgt Bill Walker (Pierre), Platoon Sgt Bob Brancel (Pierre).
Contact: J D King 0401.
Engel, Cpl Elden R • 125th Fld Arty Bn
Seriously wounded Nov 1943, seeking contact or information about a Sgt Moore, Cpl Hassler, Howard Thompson
Contact brother: Wayne T Engel 0509.
Hall, Maj Garnet E • 125th Fld Arty Bn
Contact nephew : Jeff Crawford 0512.
Larsen, Robert (Bob) • 125th Fld Arty Bn, B Btry
From Duluth MN, passed away in 1985. Feb 1941 to Jun 1945. Family seeks information on a medal Larsen refused to accept.
Contact nephew: Lance Larsen 0512.
Stephenson, Cpl Fred • 125th Fld Arty Bn, C Btry
Dec 1944 to Jan 1946; served as radio operator, liaison NCO, scout; credited with North Apennines, Po Valley campaigns. Probably (not confirmed) transferred to 88th Inf Div for final months in Italy.
Contact son: Fred Stephenson 0306.
Stutzman, S/Sgt David • 125th Fld Arty Bn (KIA)
Killed in action 6 July 1944.
Contact nephew: George Cressman 0506.
Ashe, PFC John L • 151st Fld Arty Bn
After several years, I've now received my late father's replacement medals. The Army does care, and took the time to engrave his Purple Heart and Good Conduct. It's good to know that these men are not forgotten!.
Contact son: Richard Ashe 0306.
Gohlke, Clifford • 151st Fld Arty Bn
MN National Guard Apr 41 - Sep 45; Remembered shipping from Fort Dix NJ to Northern Ireland, Silver Star in North Africa, served through Po Valley campaign.
Contact daughter: Katherine Kerr 0301.
Gilreath, 2ndLt John P • 151st Fld Arty Bn, C Btry (KIA)
Forward Observer, killed in action 8 Nov 43, vicinity Olivetto, possibly in support of 133rd Cannon Co. Seeking photograph of information, and contact with/about Pvt Ira A Lowry, wounded in hand in same explosion.
Contact nephew: jack gilreath 0508.
Phillips, Capt Saul • 175th Fld Arty Bn
43-45, probably Battalion Surgeon 42-45, wounded Anzio, died 1970s.
Contact nephew: Josh Freed 0407.
Posey, S/Sgt Arthur • 175th Fld Arty Bn
Leonard Werth in Arlington VA is trying to find S/Sgt Posey, a National Guardsman from Minneapolis MN; they served together in 1943-44.
Contact veteran through: Jim Mittica 0311.
Thompson, Veachel • 185th Fld Arty Bn
Contact: Jennfier 0402.
Ribelin, Thurman • 185th Fld Arty Bn, Hq Btry
Now 88, still searching; especially interested in contacting friends or families of comrades Pete Thatcher (KIA) or Whitney J Vicknair.
Contact veteran through daughter-in-law: Joyce Ribelin 0304.
Weideman, Francis Eugene • 185th Fld Arty Bn, Svc Btry
National Guard, from Fort Dodge IA. Tunisia through Po Valley, Auto Mechanic/Driver. Passed away in 1997.
Contact daughter: june young 0509.
Poniedzialek, Walter (Monday) • 540th Cmbt Engr Regt, HQ and Svc Co
Seeking information about support of the 34th Inf Div by the 36th, 39th, or 540th Combat Engineer Regiments.
Contact daughter: Marion J Chard, who also maintains the
VI Corps Combat Engineers website 0501.
Whitney • 752nd Tank Bn,
Seeking "Whitney of Cormons" or contact with other soldiers stationed in Cormons or Gorizia, Jul-Sep 1945.
Contact: sil zamaro 0412.
Bradford, Chris • 753rd Tank Bn
Chris is updating their battalion history, seeks stories about their fire support for the 135th Infantry at Cassino.
Contact: chris bradford 0511.
Stanley, Ollie • 7100th Spec Svc Co
MOS supply and communications, Trying to confirm and establish Red Bull link.
Contact nephew: Derek Brown 0402.
Ackerman, Fred E • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact nephew: Bryan Brooks 0512.
Anderson, S/Sgt Homer L • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Originally from Georgia
Contact nephew : Gary Grizzle 0504.
Argos, Sam • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Sam was Greek, passed away Jan 2003.
Contact granddaughter: Emily 0312.
Bell, Capt. Gail R • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Later transferred to Austria, remained in Reserves, retired as Major.
Contact son: Jon Bell 0303.
Bove, Michael • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact: Michael lowenbraun 0404.
Castergine, John • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Served North Africa, Italy; died 2000.
Contact son: Stuart Castergine 0304.
Caya, Lionel • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact nephew: leo laporte 0311.
Clayton, Sgt James • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Clayton was injured about 7 Apr 1945 in the hills above Bologna; trying to find (or learn more about) Lt Irene B Knapp, 33rd Field Hospital to say "Thanks".
Contact grandaughter: Mandee Hickerson 0306.
Efaw, S/Sgt John R • 34th Inf Div (no detail) (POW)
Captured at Castello di Zena; perhaps 133rd Inf Regt, Oct 1944
Contact grandson: john efaw 0312.
Fountain, Robert Ashford • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Fountain was a Red Bull from April 1943 to the end of the war. Passed away 29 February 2004; interred at National Cemetery, Catonsville MD.
Contact daughter-in-law: Elda Fountain 0403.
Gedstad, Donald • 34th Inf Div (probably 135th Inf Regt)
Recently deceased; Veterans Service Officer, Clearwater County MN seeking information for gravesite memorial plaque. Arrived Italy 15 July 44, transferred to 88th Inf Div, 350th Inf Regt, 2nd Bn, F Co, when the Red Bulls came home
Contact VSO: Harry Hutchens 0508.
Gherardi, Joseph (Beppie) • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Entered service Harrisburgh PA, MOS Ammo NCO, in theater 29 Aug 43 - 25 Aug 45. Rome-Arno, North Apennines, Po Valley Campaign, At some point he served with K Co, 339th Inf, 85th Inf Div.
Contact daughter: Kathleen Giacomantonio 0502.
Greenberg, Sgt Murray • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact nephew: Michael Greenberg 0307.
Haugland, Stanley A • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact son: Richard Haugland 0309.
Hinkle, Ellis B • 34th Inf Div (perhaps 109th Engr Bn)
Hinkle, now 86, speaks of ferrying men and supplies across the Po River for 48 hours straight.
Contact daughter: Sharon H. Slaughter 0501.
Hollinger, Karl • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Stationed Omagh, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1942
Contact family friend: John McLean 0509.
Huff, 1stLt George B • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Passed away 16 May 2005 in Indianapolis IN at age 86.
Contact son: LTC George B Huff Jr USAR 0506.
Janeski, Cpl Paul • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Citizens of Filignano, 20 km. ENE of Cassino, seeking contact with Janeski regarding his paintings and cartoons in a preserved 5th Army APO and monument.
Contact: Dick Tennant 0506.
Joseph, Francis James "Frank" • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
From western NY, served at Cassino, best friend "Pierre" killed in action, later transferred to a division in France, passed away 1995.
Contact nephew: Greg Kraft 0303.
Jurgens, Robert L • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact son: Roger Jurgens 0506.
Kieltyka, PFC Matthew • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact great-nephew: Rich Frost 0309.
Klickhammer, Norbert • 34th Inf Div (no detail) (POW)
Klickhammer was taken prisoner after a firefight in/near Cassino, after which he played dead but the germans came around, kicked every body, captured him. He began to talk about being on a German train which was bombed while on a trestle with part of the train going into a deep gorge. He became emotional and couldn't relate anymore of the story.
Contact grandson: Eric Klinkhammer 0401.
Lampros, John G • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Greek immigrant, unit unknown, North Africa and Italy. Passed away in 1985.
Contact son: Nick Lampros 0311.
Leeper, Bud • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact son: John Leeper 0309.
Loder, Warren • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Story is told that he poured fuel into sewers of a town, dropped in a grenade.
Contact: Chuck Stark 0505.
Lorenzen, Larry • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Three years in North Africa, Italy. May have served in 133rd or 135th Infantry or 185th Field Artillery
Contact friend: Paul Banderet 0509.
Lowry, Lloyd Douglas (Doug) • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Wounded Feb 1944, then returned to the US.
Contact stepson: Robert Marin 0407.
Lutwin, Harry • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
3 Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart.
Contact son: Sgt Joseph M Lutwin 0307.
Martin, PFC Tom • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Overseas Feb 43, from Newark NJ, Radio operator, twice wounded, known to have gone as far as Rome; friend Katz or 'Cats' died next to him at Cassino.
[Clue: S/Sgt Paul Katz of A Co, 168th Inf, died on 9 Feb 44.]
Contact: tom martin 0401.
Martin, Sgt William James • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Originally from Gainesville GA.
Contact daughter: Valerie Wood 0407.
McClain, Medford G • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
With Division at Anzio, no other information.
Contact daughter: Ruth McClain 0502.
McQueeney, S/Sgt George • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact: Michael McQueeney 0508.
Moran, George Tuttle "GT" • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
81, in ill health; nephew seeking ASN or unit identification.
Contact veteran through nephew: Donn Hobbs 0401.
Morris, Thomas Ray • 34th Inf Div (no detail) (POW)
Captured in Algiers, seeks contact with Grover Smoke, Olin Wheller, Garfield Wheller.
Contact nephew: Randy Morris 0402.
Nehls, George R • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Died 19 May 2005; Served 1942-45; from Cedar Rapids IA, Medic.
Contact daughter: Nancy Nehls Nelson 0505.
Nettles, Sgt Leslie • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact nephew: harry mason 0510.
Nordstrom, Philip Fred • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact son: Mark Nordstrom 0501
Olsen, Sigurd • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Adamic bought a small 34th Division WW II booklet with the name Sigurd Olsen in it, is hoping to learn more about this soldier.
Contact collector: Mark Adamic 0509.
Peloquin, Maurice • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Wounded in Italy.
Contact: Richard Berthiaume 0305.
Potter, Ira "Ike" • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Originally from Audobon IA.
Contact grandson: James Aagaard 0404.
Pratt, Eslie John Sr. • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Passed away 8 April 2005 at age 84. Originally from Aitkin MN, resided in Two Harbors MN
Contact: Cass P. Pratt 0504.
Raczka, Richard • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact daughter: Karen Markuson 0412.
Rittenhouse, Richard • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact: rittenhouse 0412.
Saathoff, Ralph • 34th Inf Div (no detail) (POW)
Captured 17 Feb 43 at Faid Pass, interned at Stalag VIIB and later Stalag IIIA, released at end of war.
Contact granddaughter: Heather Jenson 0307.
Schierman, David • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact daughter Barbara White via: David Schierman 0406.
Schulz, Leo • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Schulz may have crafted a communion set that was used by Chaplin Markham during and after the war. This communion set was given to the Iowa Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge by the Chaplain's son, who knew only that someone from Traer IA made it.
Contact: Gordon Robb 0405.
Schwartz, S/Sgt LeRoy • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Passed away 4 June 2005
Contact grandson: LeRoy Schwartz 0506.
Scott, Sgt Richard Dean "Dick" • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Served North Africa, Italy, earned Silver Star. Died 1995 in Arizona.
Contact nephew: Doug Scott 0509.
Smith, Donald (George) • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Wounded around Florence.
Contact son: Jason Smith 0406.
Terry, 1stLt Russ • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Wounded at Anzio, last known on ROTC staff, WVU '45 or '46.
Contact: William E Slavins 0410.
Tinkham, George Arthur • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact grand-nephew: Larry Smith 0402.
Volansky, Sgt Leonard D • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact: Dylan Sheridan 0510.
Walker, Jack • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact grandson: Jack Arney 0503.
Wheller, Henry • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Wheller served in Africa and Italy.
Contact relative: Mary (Wheller) Sheehan 0304.
Whitehead, John I • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Originally from New Sharon IA; Purple Heart, Silver Star. Seek any information, especially from/about Al Tereas in Ohio.
Contact daughter: Emma Edgington 0502.
Whitney, Luther (Luke) • 34th Inf Div (no detail)
Contact grandson: James Abbott 0505.
Abbott, Benjamin • (Oral Histories Projects, FL or CA areas)
Brothers are seeking to collect oral histories from 34th veterans in South Florida or Los Angeles areas.
Contact: Benjamin Abbott 0312.
Barni, Riccardo • (Historian, Prato Italy)
Seeking details of Division action, late Sep 44, on Gothic Line in area of Vernio, Mangona, Montepiano, Barberino and Castiglione (168th Inf Regt).
Barni was responsible for developing the Torricella Memorial, dedicated 2 Jun 2003 at Hill 810.
Contact: Riccardo Barni
Please copy webmaster@34infdiv.org 0403.
Bonucci, Fabio • (Historian, Italy)
WWII historian and firearms/militaria collector would like to contact anyone who fought at the battles for Civitavecchia and Tarquinia in the afternoon of 7 June 1944.
Contact: Fabio Bonucci 0510.
Menchini, Emilio • (Researcher, Filignano Italy)
Menchini is working to create a memorial to the 168th Inf Regt and 34th Inf Div at the base of Mount Pantano.
Contact researcher: Emilio Menchini 0503.
Mondani, Carlo • (Researcher, Modena Italy)
Seeking pictures taken in the vicinity of Modena, 23 April 1945.
Contact: Carlo Mondani 0501.
Tomasini, Emilio • (Journalist, Modena Italy)
Writing for publication about April 1945 military operations in the province of Modena.
Contact: Emilio Tomasini 0508.
|
Reference 
