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2004-06-01 - Marybelle (Phipps) Yeazel wrote: My father, Luther o. Phipps was a Black Panther in WWII. I found a picture of him with 3 other men taken June 23, 1945 in Marsseille, France. The names on the back are: James Lee Wisecarver from OK. Obie (?) J. Webb of Dyersburg, TN Lewis Rowland of Danville, VA They were all in Company C. 264 Inf. 66th Panther Div. If anyone would like a copy of this picture, I would be most happy to share.

2004-05-31 - Debra Estrada wrote: I am looking for someone who served with my uncle, PFC Pedro M. Zamarripa, 262 Infantry, 66th Division, Black Panthers. He was killed December 24, 1944, on the Leopoldville. He was from Los Angeles, California, and lived in a towm called Wilmington. He was only 18 years old when he died. I would also like to know if there are any survivors of the Leopoldville that were from California.

2004-05-30 - Christine Rosack Mills wrote: I'm looking for any soldiers who know my father served in Company M, 262nd Infantry, 66th Division. He was either known as Nick or Kenny ROSACK. He was captured and a POW held in the submarine pens in St. Nazaire in March of 1945. Because he had pneumonia and was held in Britain he was not on the tragic crossing of the Leopoldville with his company. Thanks for any help!

2004-05-29 - cpl edward coughlan wrote: hi i am trying to make contact with anyone that was in my regiment. the royal austrailian army proyost corp 1957-1960 holsworthy camp. if you do remember me then please feel free to drop me a line. cpl edward coughlan.

2004-05-23 - Lewis Y. Williams wrote: I was a member of H Company, 263rd Infantry from April 1944 to about Sept 1945. Thank you for this great message board. I have only skimmed thru it and have found no one that I knew, but many who were in near units and shared the same experiences. I have written my life history for my children, and of course the time in the 66th Division is well covered. I’d be willing to share any information with those who would be interested.

2004-05-17 - Wilhelm wrote: My grandfather served in the 66th division 262 infantry. His name was Henry U. Wilhelm. If anybody has any futher information please contact me at wilhjn@yahoo.com Thank You.

2004-05-17 - Alexis wrote: My grandfather was also in the 66th Infantry Division and became Staff Sergeant. Although he was transferred to the 91st Division, my grandfather never forgot his comrades and always talks about how he wanted to stay with the 66th. If anyone knows my grandfather, Genaro LaVerde, please send me an email, it would mean the world to my grandfather as well as to me. Thanks!

2004-05-13 - D Resnick wrote: My father survived the S.S.Leopoldville diaster in the English Channel 24 December 1944. He used to tell me about it and his other war stories but it was the hardest thing he experienced in wartime and his story usually came back to the English Channel Experience. My father always was a hero to me surviving that fatal night. My father Clayton J. Lake died in 1993 almost 11 years to the day I am writing about him here. The oddest thing is after he passed away. We got a flag and a piece of paper that was in his military file at the local Veterans Office. The paper is an account of the S.S. Leopoldville diaster on Company L stationary dated 1 October 1945 telling of the events and the loss of life. It is signed by Capt.,262d Infantry Commanding HOWARD C. ORR The only reason I know about the name of the ship is because of this paper, so obviously it was kept quiet and unless I had interest in his military records I wouldn't know either.

2004-03-09 - Tyler Lister wrote: My grandfather is Rosendo Martin, he was a sargeant in the 66th Black Panter division. He is one of the survivors of W.W. II although he is still alive and his mind is all there,(he is 79) everytime i bring up W.W.II and the Battle of the Bulge, he doesn't really like to open up about it. He lost almost all of his paraphenalia in a flood about 30 yrs. ago. so it has been very dificult to find out anything about him. if anyone has any information on the black panthers or my grandfather, please e-mail me. he is still alive and if anyone out there knows him or has information on him, please contact me.

2004-03-09 - Rosemary Russell wrote: My brother Bob Premoshis (of Monessen, PA) served as a sergeant in the 721st Field Artillery Battalion, 66th Panther Division. He passed away last April. He did his basic training in Camp Landing, FL, in April of 1943. He was stationed near Ste. Nazaire, France. He and his men were the first field artillery gun crew in the European Theatre to sink an enemy ship. The fired from land and hit a 5,000-ton German freighter at a distance of 10 miles. When a German barge arrived to salvage the wreckage, they sunk it too. If anyone served with Bobby, please contact me. Thank you.

2004-02-27 - madeline fusco wrote: I am looking for my biological father Robert Briggs who served in Northern Ireland during WW2. He would be around 85?years old My mother was Rachel(Ruby) Gower, maiden name Menice and I was born 14/04/1945. If anyone who knew him or served alongside him or has any information at all I would be very grateful if you would contact me Madeline Fusco(United Kingdom)

2004-01-31 - Richard Jenkins,Jr. wrote: My grandfather (pvc Jodie J. Jenkins) served in the U.S. army during WWII. I think he was in the 66th Panther division. I know he served in France and Germany. He died in Jan,1999. He inlisted on May 23, 1940. and was discharged on Dec. 9, 1945. All of his records were destroyed in a fire at St.Louis,MO. in 1973. All of his stuff that he had at home was destroyed in a fire when he lost his home to fire in the 1960's. I would like anyone that knew him or has any information or photos that they could share I would greatly appreciate hearing from them. I too would like to thank this great generation of hero's for what they done. I thank this site is wonderful. If you would like to contact me at JR3939@MSN.com Thankyou.

2004-01-17 - Adam Salzman wrote: My grandfather was in the 66th Infantry. His name was Ben Salzman. He died on Thursday the 15th of January 2004. I have two of his Panther Division patches. He was sent over early as a replacement to North Africa. He told me that at the time he thought it was terrible luck. He didn't want to leave his buddies in the Panther Division. Because of the fact that he was sent over seas early, he missed the tragedy in Cherburg. He ended up living to be 92 years old. I had a very close relationship with him and he told me lots of stories that he never told anyone else. I will miss him.

2004-01-06 - Z Windley wrote: Hello, My Grandfather served in the 199th FA Bn (4.5" Gun) that was stationed in Brittany. His unit history talks about attacking the Quiberon Peninsula with US Artillery and captured rockets being used against the Germans. Most of the time they did fire missions against Lorient and St. Nazaire containing the German forces. Does anyone have any relations to people in the 199th? I'd love to correspond. -Z Windley

2004-01-05 - Danielle Bossinger wrote: Hi my Name is Danielle and my grandfather was in the 263rd infantry 66th division his name is James Havice he was a light machine gunner if anyone knows or remembers being in the division with him please contact me at bbgurl2380@aol.com Thank you

2003-12-19 - Gene Fiducia wrote: My unit the 631St, Engineers Light Equipment Co. was formed in Camp Breckenridge, Ky. in June 1943 the shipped to England, March 1944,took part in the Normandy invasion, awarded five battle stars and the Meritorius Service Plaque, . We were shipped to the Pacific in July 1945. Received a commendation for helping to costruct the General Hodges 1180' floating Bailey Bridge across the Rhine at Bad Godesberg Germany.

2003-12-16 - John Newhard wrote: I am looking for any information on my great uncle Cpl Thomas Havas. On his discharge it says he was a member of M Company 262 Infantry Regiment. He died in 1976 at a veterans hospital in Butler, Pa when I was 4. He was born in Pa and lived in both Cleveland and Youngstown Ohio. If anyone remembers serving with him and would like to share some stories I would GREATLY appreciate it!!!! Thank You to the Greatest Generation for all you have done for this country!!

2003-12-12 - Dawn Bennett wrote: I am looking for any information on my Uncle. He was on the HMT Rohna when she sunk. I don't know much about Him, other than he was a 2nd LT and his name was Earl J. Anger. He was from Pennsylvania. If anyone knew of Him, I would appreciate any knowledge that you could share. Thank you so much for your time.

2003-12-08 - Mike Shelton wrote: I'm helping my uncle (Earl Radford) to find some of his buddies,he is looking for a Jack Langley, they were in Lorant, France in Co. M-264th Inf. of the 66th Division, 3 Regment at the end of the war, Jack's Sq. leader was Kenneth Melvon, and my uncle's Sq. leader was Tom Clark. You can e-mail me at homer@icu2.net Thanks, Mike

2003-12-01 - Naomi Groont Doudera wrote: My late father, Pvt. Bernard Groont, HQ. Co., 2nd BN., 262nd Regt. was on the leopoldville, xmas eve 12-24-44, would like to know more about this, and ir anyone remebers daddy, what was he like then. Daddy died 5-19-97 and I would like to join the Panther's association. Thanx Naomi Groont Doudera

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