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2003-11-29 - Jay Randle wrote: My father, Janna L. Randle, was a Captain in the 66th Infantry Division. He and his men were scheduled to be aboard the Leopoldville on Christmas Eve, 1944, but was redirected to the Cheshire instead. He lost many good friends abord the Leopoldville that night, among them George Plott. The only 'war' stories Dad ever told were about the occasional funny episodes, so I don't know much about his time in France. He died in November, 1985. If anyone reading this knew my dad, I would be grateful to hear from them.
2003-11-19 - Elizabeth Dick wrote: I found your site on the Internet and hope you maybe able to help me. My mother was Captain Ruth Kinzeler of the 4th General Hospital (originated at Lakeside Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio - January, 1942). They were the first Medical Unit sent into the South Pacific Theater, stationed first in Melbourne, Australia, then in a tent hospital in New Guinea. After Mother's death, I found a journal that she kept all through her three and a half years of Military Service. It was begun on the night of January 20, 1942, the night she and this brave group of women boarded the Navel Destroyer - Thomas H. Barrie. Their destination was unknown. Mother's descriptions of places, people, events and even her own feelings are so well written that I could almost see what she was seeing and feel her emotions with her. I laughed and cried my way through her accounts of intense homesickness and terrible loneliness, broken (even one tragic) love affairs, friends made and lost, career and professional struggles and even some extremely hilarious situations that she got herself in - and out of. I feel that this journal has the potential for an excellent book. There have been so many accounts of men and their war stories. The story of these brave women deserves to be told and shared. I was hoping you could guide me toward a source or organization that would be interested in helping me find a venue to get this wonderful story told. I do have some pictures and I know more are archived at Case Western Reserve - University Hospital, formerly known as "Lakeside Hospital", were her Unit orginated. Sincerely, Elizabeth Dick
2003-11-11 - Robert Fox wrote: I am looking for any information about by father. His name was Leonard Fox. He died in 1971. All I know is that he was a staff seargent in the U.S. Army. I think he said he was in the Battle of the Bulge in 1944. I believe he was a radio operator. If you know of him, please contact me. Thank you.
2003-11-05 - Joe Homes wrote: Since my fathers passing, I have discovered well preserved pictures and memorabilia from his time in Cassino, Po Valley, Pisa, and Rome around the end of the WWII. He served in the 34th Infantry Division, Hq Co., 3rd Bn, 135th Inf. Among these pictures are a number of names that I would like to seek out. I am not sure if this is the best way to seek these names, so if you have suggestions, please help. Thanks.
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2003-11-04 - Amy wrote: I was looking around for things on my Grandfather,James Eudy, out of curiousity, who served in the 66th infantry in WWII. He doesn't talk about it much but he has started to get into it quite a bit. He has organized several reunions and started publishing a newsletter for veterans he knew. I am going to send him this site so maybe he can find out more about his fellow infantry men. This is really interesting material, I am glad that somebody is putting the information out there.
2003-11-01 - Caroline Longstreet wrote: This is a beautiful website. I am looking for information about my father, Pfc Paul J von Ebers. He was also originally in the ASTP, but went to Europe in the 262d regiment, 66th Division. He was on the deck of the HMS Cheshire on 12/24/44 and saw the SS Leopoldville go down. As with many veterans of the war, he rarely talked about his experiences. I would love to know exactly where he went after he disembarked at Cherbourg. It must have been Lorient or St Nazaire, or both. I know he saw combat before the war ended. He lost some of his hearing from operating a mortar. During occupation he was at the University of Nancy for a time. I know he was also in Vienna, but don't know if this was for "R and R" or under orders.. I would appreciate any information anyone has about his service. He returned to finish school at Loyola University in Chicago, got married, raised 11 children, got his PhD and taught at Loyola for 37 years. He died in 1994, much too young.
2003-10-31 - Pat Coleman wrote: SEARCH for Ray E. Coleman (Eugene Ray Coleman) A white man. Would be about 83 if living. He is birth father of my husband Jimmy Ray Coleman (DOB 5-10-45) Jimmy's birth certificate states that Ray E Coleman was age 25 , a rancher/truck driver from Houston, Tx. M/Sgt. E. R. Coleman was in the US Army stationed at Camp Rucker, Alabama in 1944. He was sent to Europe in the fall of 1944 and in Dec 1944 he was with the H/S Company 1286th Eng "C" Battalion in Europe. Then in June of 1944 he was with Company "A" in 1261st Engineering Battalion in Belgium. His military records were burned in a fire in St. Louis , Mo. and we have dead ends everywhere we turn for information. We have searched the internet over and over again for living or dead and have found nothing. After his military duty, Ray Coleman returned to Texas And later may have been in Florida . Jimmy has never seen (in person ) nor knows anything about his father. He has pictures we are posting below. He needs to have information about Ray Coleman and the Coleman family. Jimmy's Mom never revealed information about his birth father. She married another man when Jimmy was only 2 years old and Jimmy asumed his step father's last name (although his step dad never adopted him) until he had to have his birth certificate at age 16 to get his driver's licence. Jimmy's mom had to tell him at that time and Jimmy had to change his last name to his legal name (Coleman) having to face having a different name than his sisters , brother and Mother and his step father. Jimmy needs some closure to questions he was never able to ask his Mom about his birth father. If anyone can give me information on how to locate this man, please call (205) 669-8760 or email me at pyc98@excite.com Thanks for your reply. Pat Coleman If anyone recognizes either of the men in the picture please contact me .
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2003-09-23 - Ashley wrote: I posted a comment about a week ago about my grandfather, I recently got his discharge papers and on them it says Lynn E. Hill:Co G 273rd Infantry. If any one can help me I would greatly appreiciate it. I also have his draft cards if any info is needed. If any one can help please email my advisor. Thank you
2003-09-22 - Harold Shull wrote: Regarding posting by Ashley dated 09-10-2003 Ashley I found a LAWRENCE E. HILL Pvt. 264 Inf. Co. "G" of the 66th Infantry Division he was from Lincoln, Nebr. If you think this might be your ggrandfather contact me at hshull@airmail.net I could not find a LYNN E. HILL in my directory for the 66th. The email address in your posting is apparently not good at this time as my correspondence was returned. I can direct you to information on the 66th Division and it's units if you so desire.
2003-09-19 - Robert Wiersema wrote: I was injured in the Hatten-Rittershoffen battle on January 10, 1945 and recovered in the 51st station hospital. However, I would like to know where that station hospital was located. It was definitely in France but I do not know what city. If anyone can help me, I'd appreciate it.
2003-09-19 - Ashley wrote: My Great Grandfather served in the Army during World WAr 2 and I believe he was in the 66th division. ( He has a picture of himself where you can see a patch which has a panther on it) I trying to find information about him and his division for my senior project. If any one can help and or send information, please send it to my advisor. If any one knew my Grandpa, Lynn E. Hill, please contact me.
2003-09-01 - David Lowrance wrote: My father is David E. Lowrance Jr. He was a S/Sgt, Co. B 263rd Inf. 66th Division. He is still alive and wondering about any reunion information. He does have three publications: [1]The Black Panther - a Blue hardback book like a high school yearbook, shows training photos and yearbook type head shots of the men, but there are no names with the men, just divided into companies. On the casual photos, no names are given. Officers are identified in the headshots. [2] paperback "40,000 black panthers of the 66th Division" - listing of soldiers in the Panthers Veterans Organization showing ranks and states. Gives history of the division, with photos from the action in France. [3] The Black Panther a paperback showing training photos before going to England
2003-08-07 - DeVola Wharton wrote: My husband was with the 66th Panther Div. in WWIIand was a survivor of the Leopoldville. His name was never included in any of the books published regarding the Leopoldville tragedy and we were never contacted during any of the commemorations about it. His name is William Thomas Wharton, known more by Tom or Bill, and went on to fight in the Battle of the Bulge. He would never speak about the war and his participation in it, it seemed to be extremely painful to him. I don't think he ever was able to celebrate Christmas with any fondness or cheer, even with out children and for years we never understoon why. He passed away in 1980, before the History Channel's story, the Congressional Record's memoriam, or the memorial was dedicated. I would like to know more about the events he and his comrades went through, for myself and my children. I have some photos I can share. Thank you for anyone who can contact me regarding the Panther group.
2003-06-08 - Carla Webster wrote: I was watching the History Channel and heard the story about the H.M.T.Rohna. I saw an old WWII photo that looked very familar to me. I thought the photo looked just like my grandmothers brother that died in the war. My grandmother's maiden name was Gessie Steely. I know she had a younger brother that died in WWII aboard a ship. I am wondering if the man they discussed on the story is my great uncle, his name was James E. Steely. His wife that was on the story was named Nancy Steely and his daughter was Eva Steely. My grandmother had one other sister named Mary and one other brother named Angelo. Can anyone offer any information about James E. Steely? Can anyone get in touch with Nancy or Eva Steely to see if we are related? Thank you, Carla Webster www.webster_@msn.com
2003-06-03 - John P. Clemens wrote: Can any one give me information on my father Irwin "Irv" Clemens from MN. I have his Black Panther book and some invatations to reunions for the 66th Division PVO. Thanks JPC
2003-05-26 - Mike Thomas wrote: Was there a second ship carrying troops of the 66th that night behind the Leopoldville?
2003-05-10 - ruthmcleod wrote: Hello my name is Ruth, ihave been trying to trace some decendents of Nick Tribuzio wife Marion Ivy Nee,Grannell, they where married in liverpool in 1919. the lady is my great aunt, my mother was named Ivy after her. She had 2 boys ?. Also a sister named Ruth who married jay Rous? There is Quite a large family here in liverpool and I KNOW 1OR2 have been trying to trace our long lost family,Hope this will help.
2003-03-19 - Bo Jamison wrote: I'm trying to find information about a 1st Lt. Michaels who served with the 106th Infantry Div. He was stationed at Fort Jackson, S.C. in the summer of 1942. My friend, Mr. William Stewart, who was also in the 106th, has told me many stories about his time in the military, including the Battle of the Bulge, but whenever he speaks of 1st Lt. Michaels, a big smile comes to his face. Does anyone remember this man?
2003-03-09 - DEBBIE CLAY wrote: My father-in-law was in the normandy campaign battle star i don't know much about him but would love to get information for my husband. not even sure if this is correct place. IF anyone knows JACK CLAY please email me and if this is wrong place let me know thanks and GOD BLESS deb
2003-02-26 - sheryl wrote: My dad is Michael Rossi he served in ww2 66th division panthers thankfully he is alive but he is searching for any of his friends he was given a medal( last year in FL. ) for his particapation in France. I will try to get more info to post but if anyone reads this and thinks that they know him please write. He is from N.Y.