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2006-06-13 - keith patrick wrote: I AM LOOKING FOR ANY PERSON WHO SERVED IN 'A' COMPANY OF THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT AT ARNHEM JUNE 1944.

2006-05-28 - Frank Stepongzi wrote: My father, Frank Stepongzi, passed away last month. He was a member of the 66th Infantry Division, Company C 263rd Infantry. My father was much like your relatives, he didn't want to talk about he experiences during the war. While watching World War II documentaries with my father, my son and I heard some of his experiences about the war. It was very painful for him to talk about. What I found interesting was that the 66th redeployed back to United States in November 1945. My father went through Dachau and later into Austria. He was in Austria until mid-1946. Does anyone have any information about the 66th concerning the "rainbowing" of troops? Could he have been reassigned after the 66th deactivated?

2006-05-11 - Nita Lightell wrote: My father, Charles Dallas Lightell, jr., from Memphis, Tn, was a 66th infantry div. Black Panther. i have a small Bible that he carried with him, beginning with Fort Jackson, to Omaha Beach, and the the last entry being Cologne, Germany. I do know he was with the artillery...i have pictures of him standing beside those huge guns. just curious to see if anyone out there served with him, marching through France, into Belgium, and finally into Germany. He didn't talk about the war much..just a couple of stories. i do know he helped to liberate a concentration camp and would like to know which one? also, he was held prisoner at some point..always wondered where. anyone feel free to write and share stories and memories. thanks. Nita

2006-04-27 - Tracy wrote: My grandfather, Charles, was in the 66th as well, I believe he may have served with your father. Is there anyone else reading this message board that may know him? We are going to France and I would like to re-trace their route but no one in my family is alive to help me. Please write if you know!

2006-04-23 - Marianne Behrnes wrote: I am trying to get some information about the unit that my dad was in during WWII. he passed away when i was 16 so I didn't get the chance to question him about this. His headstone reads World War II, Co. A66 Infantry BSM. Can anyone help me here? Thanks!

2006-04-19 - timothy stem wrote: my grandfather fought in WWII, and he is now in the hospital with not much tiime left, he never much talked about his expirience in the war, but last summer before i joined the military he showed me some pictures. i remember seeing a black cat on the insignia, so i looked up the 66th. i would like to try and find someone who might be able to help me find some history of his service in the army. he is the only person in my family that was in the service, so this is very important to me. His name is william pruszkowski. he lost his brother in the war. it would mean alot if someone could help me. you cann reach me at 207-244-9015, or e-mail me at coastiez171@hotmail.com

2006-03-23 - Lisa wrote: Hello to all, Although I'm really late, Our Men and Women in the Military are not forgotten ... PAST, PRESENT and FUTURE ... "Bless you, Welcome Home and THANK YOU, from the bottom of my heart!" Now, my reason for being here. I am trying to help a Lady to locate some of the men who served with her father (Frank S. Krolikowski he served in the Army as a cook from 1942-45 in Europe)in WWII. I can't find a web site or message board for the 50th Field Artillery Battalion. Can anyone please email me a link if there is one or just direct me to someone who can possible help me. I have to at least try this last route for her. She has Clear Photo's of all the men she is looking for and will send them the photo's. Her father died this past Jan. (2006) Please if you can help her will you email me at LILTWINKL5@AOL.COM and I will answer you with more info if you'd need more... "I appreciate any help you can give me" with this. Thank you very, very much. Blessings to each of you. Sincerely, Lisa

2006-02-10 - BEVELLEE wrote: Looking for information on S. Sgt. Zdrojeski, Casimir J. Co. C (2nd Platoon) 264TH INFANTRY. He was a survivor of the Leopold Disaster. Any living relative please contact me

2005-12-27 - Joe Gouveia wrote: My fathers name is joseph t. gouveia and he was on the Leopoldville when it was torpedoed. He just died two days ago on Christmas day. I never realized until now how bad it really was. He never really talked much about the war. He did tell me that in the middle of all the panic and confusion that was going on him a bunch of other soldiers started singing christmas carols and eventually a ship came and rescued them. I wish he had talked to me more about it when he was alive. He was a wonderful man and I really miss him. I know more now by surfing all the websites than my whole life with my father. I would love any comments from any veterans that might have known him. Thank You and God Bless All Of You, Joe Gouveia Massachusetts

2005-12-19 - Ashley Jones wrote: I am looking for any information and or contacts that could help me to further understand my grandfather's past during World War II. He served in the 66th Panther Division Company C 266th Combat Engineers; his name was Roy Lindstrom, I believe he was a Sergent, or so I am told. He just recently passed away and although I know some I am looking to find out more and perhaps about the people he was with. I appreciate any help and correspondence. Feel free to email me at FrostyAsh426@aol.com, please put a subject of "Roy Lindstrom" so that I don't accidentally mistake it for spam. Thank You! Ashley Jones

2005-12-14 - Jack Hammons wrote: I'm a college student and a disabled Gulf War Vet. Anyway my college professor is a WWII Veteran who was in the 66th divsion in the field artillery, his name and rank at the time of the war was Cpl. Frank Troseth, does anybody know him. I really have the upmost respect for all you guys, Thanks for saving the world!! Please write to me and I would like to know more about your divsion.

2005-11-17 - Eric Olsen wrote: My grandfather, Karl "Fritz" Olsen, 66th Infantry Division, from Belle Fouche, SD, was a surviving member of the Leopoldville sinking. He passed away in 1976. When I was a kid, he told me the story of watching the rescue vessel tied to the Leopoldville, and timing his jump to make sure that he landed on the ship's deck, and not in the water. I remember him saying that he jumped so far, that he landed in the middle of the rescue ship. He came home with a German P-38 pistol, that he said was taken from a prisoner. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him. Thanks EJO

2005-11-14 - Justin Lancaster wrote: My grandfather, George Daniel "G.D." Read, was in the 66th Infantry Division. He was from Bay Springs, Mississippi. He passed away several years ago, but was always proud of his service. I would like to hear from anyone who either knew him or can remember him. He never talked much to me about his service, and I was too stupid too ask him to write it down. How I wish I had. He did tell one story, however, of a time when he and one of his buddies had to hide in the chimney of a farmhouse in either France or Belgium to escape a house search by the Nazis. He also said that he remembered the family who lived in the house had a record player and several Hank Williams albums, which they played for them. Hank was my grandfather's favorite singer. He also told of killing a German sniper in a snowstorm. If any of these stories rings a bell, please don't hesitate to contact me at my e-mail address. I miss my grandfather greatly and would give anything to see him again. He was also on the Cheshire, I believe, when the Leopoldville went down, but I'm not sure.

2005-11-05 - Janice wrote: Sergeant Frank Mathew& Amelia Mathew nee Forrey I am seeking information regarding Frank or Amealia from Danville Pennsylvania. They were attached to 687th General Hospital APO 298 United States Army to the 10th reinforcement Depot APO 874 US Army In in WW2. Many Thanks Janice UK

2005-10-17 - Lisa Tudor wrote: I'm trying to find out more about my grandfather's experience in the war. His name was John E. Franklin (he sometimes went by the nickname 'Red'), from Pryor, OK. His discharge papers state that he was a in A Company, 264th Infantry Regiment, 66th Div. His MOS was Pioneer 729 .. does anyone know what that was? He was inducted on 21Apr44 at Ft. Sill and discharged on 16Dec45 at Fannin, TX. I'd like to know if he was on the Leopoldville or if he was one of the lucky ones redirected to the Cheshire. He was 6 ft tall and a skinny 170 lbs with wavy red hair so you couldn't miss him in a crowd. There was a rumor in the family that he spent some time in the hospital with "shell shock" but I have not been able to verify this. My grandfather was my rock, he passed away over ten years ago and I miss him very much. Any information you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

2005-09-07 - Bill Macker wrote: Looking for information concerning JAMES MACKER, stationed at Camp Rucker, motor pool Sgt. Division Boxing Champion 43-44. Anyone with info please reply to e-mail.

2005-09-04 - Armand F. Boisseau T/5 941st F.A. wrote: It's me Armand, I'm searching for any & all Battalion war buddies & friends who served with me in both the NHANG 172nd.F.A. & the 941st. F.A. from 1940-1945. Love to hear from any family of those who served in our outfit. T/5 Armand F. Boisseau HqHq Bat. 1st Bn. 941st. F.A..1320 Naval Ave. Brem. Wa. 98337-1105 (360) 792-1579.

2005-08-25 - Randall L. Stegner wrote: I'm looking for any information on my moms only brother T/5 Robert L. Lykins although his unit was the 3573rd QM Trucking CO he wore the uniform of the 66th Black Panther Division. I have an extensive listing of the units that made up 66th but the only QM unit that I found listed says 66th QM CO. His discharge further states unit citation of EAME THEATER RIBBON W/1 BRONZE STAR. What I really need is information on a further breakdown or a unit roster and/or pictures He was 6' 1" light curly red hair & smoked Camel cigarettes. Thank You!

2005-07-21 - Simon Whittaker wrote: I'd love to hear from anyone who served with my father, UK serviceman DENIS WHITTAKER from North Wiltshire and has memories of him. I know he was with REME, served in Scotland, North Africa, Italy inc Cassino & I seem to remember him being seconded to the US 6th army

2005-07-16 - Leon Reed wrote: PFC Horace L Comeaux was my Uncle. He was drafted in July 1943. He was with the 66th till he transfered to the 135th inf 34th div in Sept 1944 and fought with them in Italy till he died of wounds on Feb 21 1945. Do any of you veterns remember him from training in the states?

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