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Veterans Awards HAMPTON ATTRACTIONS LADIES CORNER I knew that Christmas (December 25th) was com­ ing soon, even did some shopping, (With wonderful help from my children who had great gift ideas for my grandchildren), had bought Christmas cards, even to our Senior's Golden Age Club's Christmas Dance, but did you think even thought of this column until 4 days ago!! No, not until I received a card from Lily Krasovetz (Our Secretary-Treasurer for 12 years) in which she said "I, The Texas Greater Southwest Chapter was awarded the read your corner every issue Veterans stipend for the Temple VA Hospital in Texas and I feel in touch." Also Dvora Heller, in a note, by the association. Shown at the presentation are (L to R) Rose Botella, Ms. Sherry Hughes accepting the dona­ accompanying a P.D. James Paperback thriller "An, tion from Ernie Botella and Ken Meyer of the Texas Unsuitable Job for at. Chapter. Woman" (Dave won it in a'" gathering of Mystery fans they attended), said how ~~~ official ,:,is~tor center for NASA Langley Rese'arch she reads this column as facIlities: the Vlrgmia Air and Space Center and Hampton soon as the Octofoil comes, Roads History Center houses a unique collection of flight­ and loves what I write, and a?d space-related artifacts, interactive exhibits, historical how I write. Also Ruth displays and a giant-screen IMAX® Theater. Visitors canl Jordan, Ruth Lees, and see a three-billion-year-old moon rock, collected during Bonnibelle Wakeman the Apollo 17 mission; the Apollo 12 Command Module remembered us with that journeyed to the moon and back; and a replica of the Christmas cards. It is so nice Lunar Orbiter, which mapped the moon's surface for to have fans as well as future landings. friends. Kid.s especially enjoy the hands-on exhibits. At a Thank you all, and I shall fa~onte display, Astronaut-for-a-Minute, children get a continue to write as long as i glImpse of what th~y'd look !ike as an astronaut! At the am able. Going on, nothing Launch-a-Rocket exhibit, kids learn about the stages of much happened since my preparation for a launch and then, send a model rocket last column - Devora likes shooting up into the "clouds." the idea of a Mary Kay Nineteen aircraft and spacecraft hang from the Center's Demonstration, but no one 94-f?ot ceilin.g, including an F-4E "Phantom II" fighter used else has let me know. Please durmg the Vietnam War and a Corsair F-106B "Delta Dart" Jerry Shea, right, is shown presenting the Ninth d.o? Our holiday prepara­ struck nearly 700 times by lightning while flying through Infantry Association check to the Director of the Maine tIons are proceeding at a storms as part of NASA lightning research. Veterans Home, for their use. snails' pace - Joe has not Since it opened in 1992, the $30 million Center has host­ Sunday October 19, 1997 been up to par, and I am still ed more than one million visitors and unveiled 20 major A Day We Remembered working 2 days a week but exhibits. (See NASA Langley Research Center, NASA retiring as of January 1st, ~angley Tours and Hampton Roads History Center list­ We met at the Church of the Immaculate Conception 1998 - Hallelujah! So it has mgs.) Worcester, Mass. Herb Olson brought forward a florai been slow going, but it will wreath in the shape and the colors of the Octofoil. all be done by Christmas. 53rd Reunion will bring Monsignor Needham came forward with Father Jerry We will have our Family back many Memories Rowan. They stopped at the altar and the Worcester Christmas up at Susan's in It feels as though it was yesterday when we wrote Police Color Guard posted the colors. Conn., with 3/5 of us there. about the first reunion held in New York City in 1946. At The Liturgy of the Mass began and after the Gospel Steve in Maine and Rose­ that time the agenda for the Bull sessions were confined Father Jerry Rowan said a few words and then Monsignor mary in New Hampshire to tales about our war time experience, now after 52 Needha~ approached the lecturn and welcomed us all. don't make it down in Snow years they have been expanded to include tales about He then talked to us about the tremendous sacrifice weather. 13 of us should our exploits at past reunions. 52 years add up to a lot of made by the 4581 men that served with us and gave of have a Merry time, especial­ memories. Memories of good times and great events that thems.elve.s to provide all of us with the great land we ly for me with daughter took place in Columbus, Boston, Chicago, Detroit, now lIve m. A tremendous homily that had all of us Susan and Granddaughter Springfield, Washington, D.C., Pittsburgh and Fayeteville brus~ing away tears. He also complimented us on being Diana doing the cooking. I Fort Bragg. These events that took place will never be for­ so faIthful to our dead even now with it being over fifty just love to eat other peo­ gotten - the solemn moment at the National Cemetery in years ago. ple's c90king, don't you? Arlington when the Association placed a plaque at the At the end of the Mass, the Worcester. Police Guard Diana graduates next May tomb of the Unknown Soldier - the demonstration para­ sto?d at attenti~n in front of the altar, facing the congre­ 7th, with a degree in chute jump at Fort Bragg, when one of our own Major gatIOn, lowered Its city flag and the bugler played "Lights Secondary School Edu­ Dan Duncan (2nd Bn 47th), unfurled the colors as he Out," the choir sang the National Anthem and we filed out cation, so children are h-er drifted to the ground and when he landed presented the of the church singing America the Beautiful. All had to love. Attendance (ours) at Division colors to General Randle (CD of the 47th InO in N use their handkerchief to wipe away the tears. the 9th Reunion is a little Africa. The stirring moment at Boston when everyone At the ~onument after Mass we held a ceremony shaky, because of that, but rose to their feet and marched around the ballroom remembenng our dead with presentation of the floral we will let you know in the behind the American Flag, the Memorial Mass at the wreath by Herb Olsen and Charles McLhinny and words next edition for sure. If you Vatican Pavilion at the New York World's Fair in the from Dan Quinn and Monsignor Needham. are going please get your reception and tea at the Governors Mansion in We then had a luncheon at the Holiday Inn and our reservations in now!! Please Springfield hosted by Gov. Otto Kerner executive officer guest speaker was George I. Connolly who knew Fr: take care, keep in touch, and 34th FA - at Pittsburgh the thrill of meeting comrade in Connors quite well and served with him in Division Arty. have a very Merry Christmas arms (Gen. Westmoreland) who had risen to the Top A pleasant day and all were on their way home by 3:00 or a Happy Hpnukkah, and a Spot in the Army, in every city the crowds that lined the p.m. Great New Year! And we streets to watch the Association parade to the Memorial A most wonderful day and we have made reservations shall see you in May? Services. Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Tennessee, Lake for Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998, same place, Immaculate Ellie.Taubner Placid, Orlando, Florida, Hyannis,' Catskill Mts., San Conception Church, Worcester and luncheon at the 85 Smith Avenue Antonio and Louisville. These and other great memories Holiday Inn. Another day to remember, Stay together ­ Bergenfield, NJ 07621 will be recalled when the association gathers in Hampton, its getting late. Va to celebrate its 53rd Reunion. Many thanks for all attending and getting involved. 53rd Annual Reunion We sincerely hope that you can be part of this "our Thanks from "Friends of Father Connors." - 9th In!Div·Assn 53rd Reunion." Ron Murphy Herb Olson May 5, 6, 7, 1998 Tom Boyle t'ran Maner THE OCTOFOIL

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William Shea Highland Pk., II 60035 Scarboro, ME David Elway Telephone Number _ 2000 Thomas Boyle, Treasurer Richard Baudouy Alex Balough 39 Hall Avenue Altamonte Springs, FL Address, City State.__----'Zip _ Somerville, MA 02144 Jack Collier St. Louis, MO Emil Langer - In memory of Arrival Date, Departure Date. _ Daniel Quinn, Secretary Larry Mclaughlin Mildred Vachuda, wife of 412 Gregory Avenue Wakefield, MA George Vachuda, 3rd Div. Weehawken, NJ 07087 Richard Starr ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE GUARANTEED WITH A Philadelphia, PA CREDIT CARD NUMBER OR DEPOSIT IN THE AMOUNT OF John Miller Daniel Layman - In memory ONE NIGHT'S ROOM AND TAX (CURRENTLY 10%) BY Arlington, TX of Pete Delassandro. APRIL 4 1998. CONFIRMATION OF YOUR RESERVATION Published five times yearly. May, June, July - Aug., Sept., Oct., ­ WILL BE MAILED TO YOU. RESERVATIONS RECEIVED Nov.. Dec.. - Jan., Feb.• -. Mar, April by and for the members of the Dorothe Schmader - In mem­ AFfER THIS THE CUT-OFF DATE ARE SUBJECT TO SPACE Ninth Infantry Division Association. News items, feature stories, pho­ ory of husband, Ray. AVAILABILITY, AND WILL BE AT THE PREVAILING ROOM tographs and art material from members will be appreciated. Every RATE. effort will be made to return photographs and art work in good condi­ Marvin Toothaker tion. Credit Card Number Expiration Date _ An extract from the certificate of incorporation of the 9th Infantry CHECK-IN TIME IS 4:00 P.M. AND CHECK-OUT TIME IS Division Association read: "This Association is formed by the officers Joe Killacky - In meIllory of 11:00 A.M. and men of the 9th Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the mem­ Bill Stokan and all deceased SPECIAL REQUESTS: _ ory of our fallen comrades, to preserve the esprit de corps of the men of K Co. 47th Inf. Division, to assist in promoting an everlasting world peace exclusive­ ly by means of educational activities and to serve as an information (EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO ACCOMMODATE bureau to former members of the 9th Infantry Division. Fred Talarico - In memory of YOUR REQUESTS - HOWEVER, THEY ARE NOT GUAR­ Copy must be received on or before the 15th of each month to Edward McHugh, B. Btry, ANTEED.) guarantee publication of the 20th. 84th F.A. Second-Class Postage paid at Union City, N.J. 07087, and additional PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN TO: offices. Holiday Inn Hampton Hotel & Conference Center POS,T MASTER: Send address changes to 412 Gregory Avenue, Conda Knee - In memory of 1815 West Mercury Boulevard ,Weehawken, N.J. 07087. those from M Co. 47th, Hampton, VA 23666 K.l.A., died of wounds and ATIN: Reservations Dept. VmwmeXUOOINumber5 Nov-Dec 1997 have passed on since the war. IIon't wait to Purchase PtlbUWion.402820 Harold Hokanson and Joe Strip Tickets NINTH'INFANTRY DIVISION ~""Tr('jN Russo - In memory of Dick MEMBERSHIP APPUCATlON Robbins, 9th Quartermaster The regular price of the strip ticket will be $~U.UU. q Dan Quinn, Nabonal Secretary, 9th Infantry Division Assn. 412 Co. you can send in your money before C8~8HlBP.P ~9, 199V, Gregory Ave., Weehawken, New Jersey 07087 the price will be $10.00. Sam Robinson - Get well The deadline for the purchase of the 1998 Reunion Enclosed please find dues (or: wishes for Ruth Kargir, Ayn Mikus and John Vander­ Strip Tickets has been extended to Feb~- f5f111998. This· miedan. saving of $10.00 is offered to the m-embers attending NaJDe Serial No . the 98 Reunion in Hampton, Va. The returns so far have been very good but the committee felt that with the Street Ad·dress .. 39th Inf. added expenses around the Christmas holidays - the CHARLES WARNER cash flow might be a little tight and so the offer. If for I was a member of: 507 E. Main St. any reason you cannot attend the reunion your deposit Bound Brook, N.J. 08805 will be returned. For those who do not know about the Battery Company Regiment 9th Div . Just to let you know I strip tickets used at the reunion, the first night there haven't forgot the fellows. I will be a dance with refreshments, the 2nd night anoth­ I wish to sign up for the following: am still in bad shape. Five er gathering of the same nature and the third and last years with a lot of pain. day the Memorial Service in the morning with the Regular Member per year $10.000 Don't know when I'll see Banquet and Cocktail party that evening. Sustaining Member . you. I talked to Dan Quinn, Please note: When you send in your money for your' he called to see if things strip tickets, include your Regular Battalion and Donation Memorial Scholarship Fund O were O.K. I know you have; Company name - for example, military police, artillery, THREE-YEAR MEMBER $25.000 not forgotten me. I've been medic, etc. Also include the name of any other outfit you' Life Membership $75.000 with the Chapter since 1946. were with in order that we may include this on your Ladies Auxiliary Member , $3~00 I miss Frank Russo. Best name tag. Include your wife's name or guest that you may necals 5o-each buddy I ever had. So long for wish to bring. awhile I hope. Please use the form below to make your payment and send to Albert Perna, 2642 South Juniper Street, Philly-Delaware Valley 0 Greater New York 0 B Btry. 84th F.A. Philadelphia, PA 19148. I 'may be contacted at (215) Illinois 0 Washington, D.C. 0 SAM ROBINSON 467-2159. New Englanll 0 Michigan 0 402 Paradise Rd., Madrid 10 Florida 0 New Jersey 0 Swampscott, Ma. 01907 NaJDe of Member Texas f'r South West 0 California Chapter 0 Xmas time and Hanukkah Ladies Auxiliary time on same day, best to all the men and their families. Address Ninth Infantry Division Association Street Membership Application God bless all of them. Clara Scott, Treasurer Enclosed donation for "get 1517 Shields St. well" to Ruth Kargir, Ayn City State Zip Shennan,Tx.75092 Mikus (Chester's wife) and Phone Number Tel. #903-893-8696 John Vandermiedan. Enclosed please find dues for: I hope to get in touch with Company Battalion, _ Name --'-- _ John when I get to Fla. in Unit. _ Feb. Hope tIe is feeling bet­ Regiment Street Address, _ ter. We all have our health Wife/Guest's Name ~------City State- _ Zip__\ problems in some way, I'm ),1 I ~/'i ~ Strip Ticket before w;a9/1991 $70.00 _ My spouse (Brother or relative) 81 and still playing a little golf. 7 after ~/~,~ $80.0o _ Served with _ Best to all.

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FCOMPANY 47TH INFANTRY from PROPOSAL Ed Hopkins Revisit the ETO Merry Christmas, Happy TO fELLOW MEMBERS OF THE 9TH INF. DIV. ASSN: New Year, Happy Hanukkab As previously announced, tours to Europe in to all the great men of September of 1998 have been developed to r~trC!ce, as Company F and their fami­ much as possible, the rotite our division followed as it lies. I send these greetings advanced from Utah Beach, thru France and'B'elgium, with mixed feelings as once into Germany. again I bring sad news of the Tour #1, from September 11th thru 20th, 1998, will death of another of our great cover, in depth, the' Normandy Beaches and Paris. On leaders: Ray Schmader has Day #1 you will depart the USA on your overnight flight to left us after a gallant fight Paris. Meals and entertainment will be enjoyed\en route. with heart disease. Ray led F You arrive in Paris on the morning of Day #2 aDd are met Company from the Remagan by your tour escort and driver and transferred to your Bridge (where he took com­ hotel. You will enjoy a special welcome dinner that mand after Chuck Jones evening. The tour of Paris on Day #3 includes all the best received his third Purple of Paris, including the Arc de Triomphe, the Champs Heart and the wound that Elysees, the Eiffel Tower and the Cathedral of Notre sent him back to the States) Dame. En route to Normandy on Day #4 you will stop in to the end of the war when AI Baccile of Company B 39th Inf . h . the fascinating town of Rouen and visit the site where t' h IS S own In Franc the company met the Joan of Arc was burned at the stake. One ,of the highlights a rip ~ took last summer with his son Nick Set on Russians at the Elbe River. appears In'Mail Call. . ory of Day #5 is the visit to, and orientation tour of, the Ray made his first reunion at famous city of Dieppe. Dinner will be enjoyed that night Lake Placid many years ago Co. B 39th Inf. fatmg rne lJermans m and in your hotel in Honfleur. Days #6, #7 and #8 will be filled when he first discovered ALBERT BACCILE around Cherbourg. The dog­ with visits to: Utah, Omaha, Juno and Gold beaches; the that the Association existed. 815 W. Broad St. tired G.I.s of 1st Bn. 39th American Cemetery of St. Laurent; the invasion landings I don't believe he missed a Horseheads, N.Y. were in this area when the museum at Arromanches; the walled city of St. Malo; and reunion since. We'll miss I hope this letter finds you German 77th Div. attempted Mont Saint Michel. The city of Orleans, via tours and you, Ray. Our hearts go out in good health. a breakout through our posi­ Amboise, is visited Day #9, with dinner that night at the to Dorothy. It seems that it The last issue of the tion. They attacked at dawn famous Troglodyte Restaurant. The transfer to the air­ was such a short time ago Octofoil referred to several and in force, and the battle port on Day #10 visits Estampes and Arpajon en route. that we could boast of tours being promoted by Mr. raged for several hours The tour prOVides overnight stops, in first class hotels, five company commanders John Miller of Arlington, before they finally retreated for two nights in Paris and Honfleur and for one night in attending our reunions. One Tex. My advice to all, go if towards Bri-quelec and Rouen, Mont Saint Michel, St. Malo and Orleans. by one they left us to go to a you can - you will never Cherbourg leaving upward Tour #2, from September 19th thru 28th, 1998, will visit more peaceful existence, so regret it. of 300 dead. I believe their the area in which the "Battle of the Bulge" was fought. that now only Chuck Jones I recently went on such a general was killed in this This tour will provide overnight hotel stops for four trip with my son Nick who engagement. remains with us. Hang in nights in Cologne, three nights in Luxembourg and the there Chuck! Three people lives in Florida. Nick is an The machine gun barrels final night in the beautiful city of Wiesbaden. Days #1 and called to inform me of Ray's avid reader of history and and mortar tubes all needed #2 feature the overnight flight to and arrival in Frankfurt. wanted to see for himself replacing after the fray ­ demise: Bob DeSandy, You will board a special train for the trip along the Rhine the places traveled by the (burned out 8) - these Chuck Jones and Dan Quinn. River to Cologne. One highlight of day #3 will be the 9th. things you never forget. He was well thought of by coach trip, via the Hurtgen Forest to visit the Remagen We flew to Belgium last those who served with him, Bridge War Museum. Wetzlar, Markburg and Kassel will September - rented a car and Well, we headed back to and he was well loved by also be visited prior to returning to Cologne for dinner. A headed for Normandy. Belgium and spent some those of us who met him beautiful cruise on a Rhine River steamer, plus a visit to a Be~ides some British muse­ time visiting - Malmedg after the hostilities. local winery for a "wine tasting" will make Day #4 a most ums we took in practically Verviirs, and St. Vith, also Paul Giarraputo is on the enjoyable one. Days #6, #7 and #8 include visits to: the US all of the Americans histori­ some border areas in phone with me often, as is cemetery at Magaraten; Bastogne; Kirchberg; and General cal spots, such as Omaha Germany - Eupin, Monschau Bob DeSandy and Dan Patton's grave. On Day #9 you will journey back to Utah, Quinnville, St. Mere~ - etc. All-in-all a nice journey. Quinn. I have heard from Germany. En route to your overnight hotel in Wiesbaden, Eglise and other locals in the I do keep in constant Marion SIatnick, Jacqui you will have a detailed tour of Heidelberg, where you Cherbourg area. touch with myoid buddies Armstrong, Marie Tokar­ will see the town hall, the Church of the Holy Spirit, the The American Cemetery at 1st Sgt. Joe Grovino and chek, Yosh Ryncavage, Jack famous students' Red Ox Inn and the impressive 16th St. Laurent (adjacent to Mess Sgt. AI "Hawk" DiRisio. Finnigan, and George King. I Century castle, overlooking the Neckar Valley. That night Omaha) is beautifully kept Both live near Rochester. plan to have lunch with Paul you will be treated to a gala farewell dinner party in a typ­ and lie some 10,000 The "Hawk" has been and is after Christmas. Perhaps I icallocal restaurant in Wiesbaden. Ameri,can dead. struggling to regain his can ~alk Jack Finnigan into For those who desire to take both tours, a tour #3 is One particular place of health. He was I believe the driving to Toms River with available which includes both Tour #1 and #2. Tour #3 interest was St. Jacques-De­ best known entertainer in me if I can pin him down. will begin on September 12th and will end on September Nehou, a small French farm the 39th Int. We hope to Jack" is' always on the go. 28th. Those on this tour will travel from Paris to Cologne, community. It was here in have a decent turnout of B To all you gooa people Germany by train on September 19th to join up with June 44 "The 9th was in the Co. Illembers at our next who have inquired about my those beginning tour #2. The approximate six hour train process of cutting the reunion in Hampton, Va. health, I am coming along ride, from Paris to Cologne, will give the travelers many Cotentin Peninsula and iso- Enclosed are dues for 98. slowly. Having both heart closeup and varied views of the beautiful European coun­ "God bless you Danny Boy." failure and ~idney failure in tryside. March so soon after my The following are included in the reasonable tour quintuple bypass left me prices (which are special reduced group rates): Full with permanent kidney dam­ breakfast daily; dinner each evening; English speaking age that restricts my diet tour escort throughout; guided sightseeing with English enormously. Lucy is like a speaking guides; and roundtrip airfare from New York or mother hen with me. It was a Chicago for tours #1 or #2. Add on fares are available lucky day that I married this from all majo" airports. young lady! Mark has moved Per person prices for tours #1 and #2 vary from $1,953 in with us to help out to $2,195, depending on the number of paying passen­ around the house and do the gers. Prices for tour #3 (which combines tours #1 and #2) chores that I am no longer range from $3,185 to $3,625 per person, again, depending permitted to do. It's great on how many go on the tours. The extra, per person, having him on board, but we charge for a single supplement for tours #1 and #2 is $435 don't get to see him as much and $760 for tour #3. The "Initial booking deposit" of as we'd like. His job seldom $200.00 per person is payable only by check and should lets him get home before be paid at your earliest convenience. The final full bal­ nine o'clock. ance will be due on or before June 30, 1998, and may be I received a nice card from paid by Visa, MasterCard or American Express card. Johnny Goldpaugh who has Bob DeSandy sends this photo taken in England in 1944 A "TAL tours package insurance plan," which covers been retired on Cape Cod pre-existing conditions, is available with a per person when the shown members talked Jim Cagney' to visit for many years. He and his their Companies. (E & F 47th) could not attend the price of $129.00 per person. This coverage, which must lovely Kay are enjoying the be purchased at the time of making the initial booking, show held at. Regtl Headquarters which was stationed relaxing life on the Cape. provides various medical, emergency medical evacua­ at the Grange in England. Cagney consented to come to Yosh Ryncavage and I are on tion, baggage and accidental death benefits as described their Companies ifthey promised him a little "libation" the horn occasionally. Joe in a brochure which is available for mailing to you. and a hot tub bath (most of the outfits had showers). Bergin writes or calls once Full details and complete printed information by mail Guyer had Company F and Larsen had Company E, in a while. The Bergins are may be obtained by calling: Bruce Murphy of Bruce both stationed near the village of Alresford. Shown retired in New Hampshire. AI Murphy Travel, Little Rock, Arkansas - Phone, toll free ­ from left to right: Guy Wilkes (KIA in Normandy) Otto Yanushefski moved from #1 (888) 988-8844. Geyer, Bill Larsen, both who passed away this year, Jim Philadelphia to smaller quar­ Most Sincerely, Cagney and Jim Leopold. Jim Leopold is the only one ters in Drexel Hill recently. left in the group. , John W. Miller I must bring this chit-chat 1511 Cochise Drive, to an end in order to make Arlington, TX 76012 60th Inf. G Co. have had very little rain this the deadline. So <;mce again Phone: (817) 274-2773 WILLIAM SHANNON past year, so we are having Box 814 Season's Greetings to all you Remember the Dates "I< *** to feed all of our oattle. wonderful people. I hope to May 5, 6, 7, 1998 When arguing with your Marca, TX 79843 Hope EI Nino will bring some I am enclosing a check for see you in Hampton. 53rd Reunion wife ---, make damn sure moisture this winter. Wish you're absolutely right ­ 3 years dues. Have a little you a Merry Christmas. 110.Hollywood Avenue Hampton, Va. ranch on thp. Rio Grande, we Metuchen, NJ 08840-2116 then drop it. THE OCTCJFO'L

TEXAS & GREATER Greater New York Area Chapter SOUTHWEST CHAPTER Taps Sounded The NY Chapter met at the Masonic Hall, 71 W 23rd St., In mid October, 1997, a mini regional meeting was held Call ...... ma New York City, Friday, November 21, 1997 at 7:30 p.m. in Kaufman, Texas at the Cotton Gin Restaurant. Pete as tile years Ie 'Y­ After the traditional pledge of allegiance to the flag and a Rice made the arrangements. In attendance were M/M RememlterllS- moment of silence in respect for our departed buddies, Robert Burky, M/M William "Dub" Lynch, M/M John W. anti we will never die President Al Lipton opened the meeting. Miller, M/M Charles Newton, and M/M William Scott. Secretary Art Schmidt read the minutes from the previ­ On December 9, 1997, a second mini regional meeting Witil deep re~we aD­ ous meeting and Treasurer Al Zenka gave the financial c~ was held in Arlington, Texas. John W. and Jean Miller ..... the passing of tIIese report. Correspondence was read by Prez Lipton. We arranged a luncheon at Moni's Italian Restaurant. In friNds and comndes. May tIIey I'f'St in ~ace. heard from Al Baccile, Dennis Canedy, Lillian Abramson, attendance were M/M Ernest Botella, M/M Robert Burky, Ben Kovacs, Peter Mastriano, Frank Kavala, Joseph F. M/M William "Dub" Lynch, M/M John W. Miller, M/M Te their loved .es w~'n· If'IMI ... deepest sympa"Y. Donovan, and the Strasser family, acknowledging the NY Gordon Schneider, and M/M Herb Stern. Chapter's condolence for the passing of 9th member Following luncheon, we adjourned to the John W. Walter Strasser. Miller's residence. There Jean had prepared a dessert Taps Sounded Dan Quinn noted that eighty-six 9th members from var­ buffet that was out of this world. Now we know how Jean (Nov.-Dec. 1997) ious parts of the country attended the Annual Memorial spent her time at the culinary school when she and John Pilgrimage to Worcester, Mass. to honor our departed were stationed in Paris, France. Jean had prepared a Robert "Bob" Story comrades of World War II and since. Chocolate Toffee Torte, a Coffee Hazelnut Raspberry 4 7th Inf. M Co. A discussion was opened about the future dispensation Torte, a Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Cake, a White of 9th Inf. Div. Assn. funds. Suggestions included possible Chocolate Cheesecake, a Chocolate Mascarpone Ray Schmader donations to VA hospitals, college scholarships and a Cheesecake, and a Chocolate Macadamia Nut Torte. If 47th Inf. F Co. new 9th memorial in Worcester. Of course, the inevitable that doesn't whet your appetite, she had also prepared demise of our WWII association within its current charter cookies: Citrus, Pinwheels, Marzipan Stars, Hazelnut Clifford Williams is a sobering thought, as the new millennium approaches. Biscotti, Express Pretzels, Chocolate Dipped Orange and 39th Inf. A Co. This issue will, increasingly, draw greater realization by Chocolate Truffles. Several hours later, we waddled out surviving 9th members - that one day, the 9th Infantry totally satiated. Your correspondent, having spent most Capt. J.B. Wiley Division Association, like General MacArthur's "...old of his life in the hotel business, can attest she can com­ Hqs. 3rd. Bn. 47th Irzf. soldier... will just fade away." pete with the finest pastry chefs. Nomination of NY Chapter 1998 Officers Ken Meyer, a veteran of seven campaigns with the· Albert Napadano While we still have an organization, the main course of Ninth in WW II, the Korean conflict, and finally as a 47th Inf. business tonight was the nomination of NY Chapter offi­ Command Sergeant Major with the 47th Regt in Vietnam, cers for 1998. The members agreed to move up present advises us that he has resigned as the Honorary Dick Robbins 1997 officers one chair with a new nomination for 2nd Command Sergeant Major of the 47th Regt. At 76 years of 9th Q.M vice president. The slate approved was: President - Emil age, Ken felt it was time to pass the position on to a Langer; 1st VP - Joe Killen; 2nd VP - Antoine Dietrich; younger candidate. Colonel Ray Inzer, past honorary Peter F Zimmer and incumbents: Secretary - Arthur R. Schmidt; Colonel of the Regiment resigned in 1995 for health rea­ Co. L 47th Inf. Treasurer - Alphonse Zenka and Chaplain - George sons. Apar. Board of Governors: 60th - Charlie liBretto; 47th Let it be known the 47th Infantry Regiment is still alive Anna Edie - Dan Quinn; 39th - Herminio Suarez; and Divarty - Al and well. The 2nd Battalion of the Regiment is located at Widow ofBob Edie Co. B Lipton. Special Troops - Adolph Wadalavage and Sgt. of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. 47th Inf. Arms - AI Lubrano. The Regimental Association was formed in 1987 with Election of officers was held at the December 19 meet­ Brigadier General "Chip" Maness as the 1st Honorary Edward Wargo ing. Also, on that date, the 50-50 Christmas Raffle was Colonel of the Regiment. 9th Signal drawn. Installation of Officers will take place at the "Chip" resigned in the early 90's due to medical prob­ January 16, 1998 meeting. lems at that time. He was replaced by Colonel Ray Inzer Orlando "Mickey" Bruno Meeting was adjourned around 9:30 p.m. and we all who also served with the 2nd Battalion in WW II. 34th FA. headed for the hospitality table. - Through the efforts of Ken, a new Honorary Colonel Members attending, not mentioned above: Tony was found, along with a new Honorary Command Duane Olson DeRobertis, Jack Holabuff, Marv Levy and Joe Sergeant Major. Hdqs. 47th Inf. Rzesniowicki. George Apar, Vincent Gugliehnino and At Fort Leonard Wood on 20 November 1997, a ceremo­ Tony Varone were on sick call. ny was held inducting a new Honorary Colonel and a new G.W Snead The NY Chapter wishes all 9th men and their families Honorary Command Sergeant Major. 60th FA. everywhere, a joyous holiday season and a healthy and Regulations specify the Honorary Colonel must be in prosperous New Year! the grade of Colonel (or higher), retired, and have served Tom Hamey with the Regiment. Colonel (Retired) Edward E. Thurman, 39th Inf. NY area chapter members reminder: if you haven't paid who served as the Commanding Officer of the 3rd up your dues this is the time to catch up for 1998 - $10 Battalion during 1988, 1989, and 1990, was selected as the for 1 yr., $25 for 3 yrs. and $75 for Lifetime Membership. new Honorary Colonel of the Regiment. 47th Inf. E Co. Make checks payable to the Greater NY Chapter, 9th Inf. MAURICE HOUCKES Regulations concerning the appointment of a Honorary Div. Assn. and send to Arthur R. Schmidt, Secretary, 90-12 133 Jackson St. Command Sergeant Major are the same, except for rank. Doran Avenue, Glendale, NY 11385. Haskell, N.J. 07420 Command Sergeant Major Lorenzo Clark, who served as Marv Levy the Sergeant Major of the 2nd Battalion from 1984 to I'd like to express my sym­ Co A 60th 1988, was selected to be the new Honorary Command pathy to Bob Colfish's fami­ 2044 Ellen Drive Sergeant Major of the Regimental Association. ly. He will be missed by all Merrick, NY 11566-5404 Guests attending the ceremony were M/M Jack Collier. his friends in E Co. 47th and NY Chapter Jack served in the Regiment during WW 11. Henry Jezek myself. God Bless you Bob. On December 19th, the Chapter held its annual and Ed Lohf, both of whom served with the Regiment in Christmas Party. President Al Lipton opened the meeting. Vietnam, were also present. Representing the current 2nd Upon motion, Secretary Arthur Schmidt's minutes were training Battalion were Lieutenant Colonel Kardos, dispensed with and Treasurer Al Zenka submitted his ....:-:··I··l~ financial report. Charlie Warner sent his regrets in not Commanding, and Command Sergeant Major France. \..... , Gordon A. Schneider .. \ being able to attend because of his health. 4001 Fort Branch Drive Election of Officers The President calledfor further nominations and, there 1\ ... 1" ..,,"ltn.n Texas 76016-3212 being none, the following Officers were elected for 1998: President, Emil Langer; 1st Vice-President, Joseph Killen; 84th F.A. C Btry Secretary, Arthur Schmidt; Treasurer, Al Zenka; Sergeant­ EDWARD M. WINSCH at-Arms, Al Lubrano; Chaplain, George Apar; Judge Apt2N Advocate, Dan Quinn. Board of Governors: Dan Quinn, 1 Birchwood Ct. 47th Reg't; Charles Libretto, 60th Reg't; Herminio Suarez, Mineola, NY 11501 39th Reg't; Adolph Wadalavage, Special Troops; Al Enclosed is my check for Lipton, Divarty. one year dues for the There being no further business, the meeting was Octofoil and the rest for the adjourned and the following-named comrades, in addi­ Memorial Fund. tion to the above-named, Bill Canales, Tony DeRobertis, It was interesting to read Anton Dietrich, Frank Fazio, Mike Gatto, Marty Gross, Aaron Lubins account of Jack Holuboff, Vince Iannucci, John Marcogliese, Walter that battle at Thala Feb. 21, O'Keeffe Joe Rzesniowicki and Charlie Vandermark, 1943. sauntered down to Ireland's Inn for a delicious full course We did everything by the dinner which was served in a festively-decorated dining Members of Company E 39th I f "Book" under the capable room. During the meal, Al Lipton conducted the raffle Louisville Reunion held. I t n ant~ are shown at the guidance of then Captain drawing. Many kudos to our Comrades and ladies who as .summer In Kentuck Th' company was well represented t th . y. elr" McGonagle, later General. returned their books for their generosity so that we may a ereunlon. Our orders on arriving at continue to memorialize our 4581 KIAs and those who 9TH DIVISION GOLF CAPS Thala after the 722 mile trek have joined them since. 9th Division Association golf caps can be obtained by mail across N. Africa were "sup­ The winners are as follows: George Bastdeo, Aaron A. for a total cost of $10.00 per cap which includes postage. posed to fire at dawn." Weinberg, Tom Burke, Carl Winter, Mrs. B. Blockley, Mrs. These caps with an adjustable back (one size fits all) have the However the Germans hit us J. Abramson (donated back to Chapter), Walter Strasser, 9th Division Association embroidered emblem. Three styles Ann Klauz, Joseph Kscenaitis, Arthur Schmidt, Anthony are available: before dawn. I thought it was the end of N. San Giacomo, Joseph R. Coppolino, Walter J. O'Keeffe, 1. Summer cap (most popular style) which has a white front the world, but we did sur­ and Willard M. Weaver; panel with a royal blue visor and nylon mesh back panel. vive that long day obviously Respectfully submitted by Al Zenka in the absence of 2. Winter cap in all navy blue. Marv Levy who, with Barbara, is on Holiday, as the Brits 3. All white plain summer cap. with good results. We let them know that the 9th say. Send all orders made payable to: Elmer Wagner, 2833 Hotrhldss Rd.• Bav Citv. MI 48706. Division had arrived. THE OCTOFO.'L

.------.._-_~.._ ~~~.-oIIII... ~------FLORIDA CHAPTER NEWSLETTER ILLINOIS CHAPTER MINI-REUNION COMMITTEE FORMED: At the JIMMY DRISCOLL: Sick Call claimed another one of our NEWSLETTER Kissimmee, Fl. Meeting, Charles Van der Poel was named Chapter members. On October 15, 1997, Surgeons at Nothing much to report Chairman of the 1998 Fall Chapter Reunion. Chuck wasted Largo Medical Center performed a 4-way by-p~ss he.art this Hme other than we held no time in appointing Richard Baudouy as Co-Chairman; operation on Jimmy who got a hear~ a.tt~ck ~hIl.e gomg our annual Holiday party at Emil De Donato, Advertising and Promotion Mgr.; and through a catherization procedure. VIrgInIa, hIS wife,. stat­ our home on December 6th. Phil Berman, Treasurer and Negotiator. Chairman Van ed that Jimmy suffered a brief set back due to some mter­ We were going to hold it at a der PoeI plans to call for a meeting of the Reunion nal stomach problem. Jimmy returned to his home ~m ~r hotel as last year but knew Committee soon after the new year to start the ground­ about October 30th and is making steady progress m hIS we weren't going to have work for our Fall Meeting. Because the National Reunion recovery. Jimmy and Virginia make their home at 3213 many people. So much will take place on May 5, 6, 7th and 8th 1998 at the Moog Road West, Holiday, FL 34691. Phone 813/392-2307. depends on the weather. Holiday Hampton Hotel in Virginia, there will not be a EMIL LANGER: Honorary member Phil Langer will be The Clarks had more snow Spring Chapter Meeting. The Committee urges' all mem­ spending the Winter months... January to May 1st. ... in in Indiana and didn't want to bers who have made other commitments during the Florida. He may be reached by writing to him at 3600 chance the drJve. By the months of September and October to please drop the Harrison Street, Apt. 14, Hollywood FL 33021. way, Paul is feeling much Chairman a note stating those days you will be away. The WILLIAM MEGLA: Bill and his wife Marjory, "snow better these days. Present at Committee will make every effort to pick the days where­ birds" who make their permanent home in Columbus, the party were the by it will have the most attendees. Contact: Chas Van der Ohio, will be spending their winter here in Florida. Bill Andersons, Hellers, Grays, Poel, 2005 Elaina Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32216 Phone: phoned this writer saying he underwent a stroke, a heart who brought Wanda Preston 904/724-3633. attack with by-pass operation and as a result, lost ~he with them, Vera Carpenter MEMBERSHIP ROSTER: Secretary Bill Fleming has sight of one eye. Bill and Marjory attended our Sprmg and her daughter, the Paulis been very busy organizing and producing a new Meetings in the past. Bill was in Co C of the 47th and was and the Belmontes. As usual, Membership Roster which all dues-paying members a POW. Bill plans to play some golf soon. We wish him a we had plenty of snacks and should receive by the time you receive this copy of the speedy full recovery. Punch since no one is drink­ OCTOFOIL. Thanks to the hard work of Richard Baudouy, ing anymore. We played the this roster will have telephone numbers. If you discover WOMEN'S AUXILIARY NEWS White Elephant Game and any corrections, deletions or omissions, please send DOROTHY AND BILL FLEMING: Congratulations are in the Andersons were the win­ them in to William Fleming, 7861 Praver Dr. West, order for their 3rd grandchild. A beautiful baby girl, ners of the grand prize. Jacksonville, FL 32217. Notices of these errors will be Virginia Raye Fleming came into this world on September Afterwards, we ordered in printed in future issues of the OCTOFOIL so that you may 29, 1997....just in time to receive gifts from Grandma some pizzas and had up-date your copy and also in the next up-dated roster. and Grandpa Santa Clauses. dessert. A good time was Anyone wishing an extra copy of this new roster is asked RUTH AND IRVING KING: During our last September had by all. . to send $1.00 and a self-addressed stamped #10 envelope Kissimmee reunion, which Ruth and Irv came from We have no meetings to Secretary Fleming. Monticello, FL to attend, we learned that they celebrated planned for thene.xt few -- IN' MEMORIAM their 56th wedding anniversary. Looks like Irv got mar­ months and are lookmg for­ PETER F. ZIMMER: The Florida Chapter deeply mourns ried in anticipation of Pearl Harbor Day. Please accept ward to the Reunion in the death of Pete Zimmer who died at his Cape Coral our belated well wishes for many more years together. Hampton. Will be sending in home on November 2, 1997. Pete and his wife Ruth, DOLORES AND CHARLES VAN DER POEL: They will our reservations soon. attended many Chapter and National Reunions. be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in Mike Belmonte He was born June 3, 1919 in Ridgewood, N.J. Pete February of the new year. Congratulations from all of us. 1161 S. Lombard served in Co L of the 47th Regiment, became a prisoner of Chuck and Dolores live at 2005 Elaina Dr., Jacksonville, FL Oak Park, n. war in Germany, Stalag 7, then escaped to the U.S. Lines. 32216. Phone: 904/724-3633. MCompany He also served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. DONATION MADE TO VA HOSPITAL: On November (47th)Chronicler Pete was a builder of homes in the S.W. area of Florida. 18 1997 Dolores and Charles Van der Poel-met with Irv I have sad news to relate Peter is survived by his wife Ruth, 3 sons and their and Ruth King at the Lake City, FL V.A. Hospital. At the from Montana. Bob Story, spouses, and 12 grandchildren. Our sympathies go out to September Women's Auxiliary Meeting, a vote was once of the illustrious 1st his wife Ruth, his sons Kenneth, Peter and John and to all passed to donate $300 to the Lake City Veteran's . Platoon, passed away last of their families. May the Good Lord have mercy on him Hospital. Ruth King and Dolores Van det ~oel were cho­ September 29th from Lou and grant him forever peace. sen to make the presentation. They met WIth Ron Joyner, Gehrig's Disease, according Chief Voluntary Section, who accepted the donation. It to his wife, Avis. Bob was an MEMBER NEWS will be used to purchase supplies for new veterans enter­ ANTHONY BOLOGNESE: For the past two years, Tony eight-star "Iron Man." Such a ing the facility. A letter acknowledging this donation was pity. While passing through has been volunteering 10 hours or more per week at the received by Sec./Treas. Audrey De Donato who will read V.A. Medical Center located on 7305 North Military Trail, Western Montana about ten the letter at the next Women's Auxiliary Meeting. years ago, I stopped in West Palm Beach FL 33410. This facility was completed in , Emil J. De Donato Ronan and looked him up. June, 1955. It has 400 patient rooms plus approximately 3650 S. W. Mosswood St. 60 beds for nursing home patients. There's a beautiful He and his family were hap­ Dunnellon, FL 34432 pily ensconced out in the Chapel on thepremises in addition to housing for visiting Phone: 352/489-4070 families and friends. This 9 story complex serves 6 coun­ woods, backed up against ties that is home to approximately 250,000 veterans. some snowcaps, a long way Tony reported that this V.A. Hospital is. well kept and from his native Minnesota. has the latest medical equipment. Patients that we They were big on hunting reviewed were very satisfied with the care they receive. and fishing which was very Tony looks forward to his 10 hour per week shift volun­ handy there, and loved it. teer duty. Maybe it's the "$4.00 free-bee lunch" that he I've had Christmas cards gets. (Just kidding) He is in the Escort Service that trans­ from Ed Wills and Joe ports wheel chair patients throughout the hospital and Kseneitis who, I expect, are also to various clinics, re-hab services or wherever the champing at the bit, waiting patient needs to go. Golf carts are available to transport for May and the next patients from the parking areas. A valet parking service: Reunion in Hampton, has been recently put into operation... and as Tony com­ Virginia. We're planning to mented... "It's quite a great place." attend and expect to see the In addition to the regular volunteers, there are Vans usual great turnout of the from the DAV, the American Legion, Jewish Vets and best of the heavy other organizations that provide transportation for the weaponeers. severely disabled veterans. Best wishes for a grand The Florida Chapter Officers and its entire membership 1998 to you all. salute Tony for his unselfish devotion to our hospitalized Red Phillips veterans who are not as lucky as many of us who are able 14002 Henlock Dr. to get around on our own power. Penn Valley, CA 95946 RICHARD BAUDOUY: In addition to being an active Women's Auxiliary of the Florida Chapter donated President of the Florida Chapter, Richard spent many $300.00 to the VA Medical Center of Lake City, Florida. hours researching and compiling telephone numbers of Dolores Van der Poel and Ruth King are shown here M Co. 47th Inf. as many Chapter members that he could find. He sent making the presentation to Ronald W. Joyner, Chief CONDAKNEE this listing to Bill Fleming who has incorporated them Voluntary Section. 625 Ridgefield Rd. into the new up-dated Membership Roster. Richard is to Newark, OH 43055 be commended for this tedious effort. Cannon Co. 39th Inf. Hq. Co. 47th Inf. Enclosed is a check for ARNOLD TOMANEK: It was Arnold who phoned in the GEORGE W. BOOTH JOHN JUNG three years renewal. Plus a news regarding the death of Peter Zimmer. Arnold then 621 S. Olive 603 N.Church St. bit for the Memorial Fund, in followed up his phone call with a write up with some of Jefferson,IA 50129 Greensboro, N.C. 27401 honor of those from M Co. the details. (pLEASE SEND IN ANY NEWS CONCERNING Am enclosing check for Am pleased to renew who were KIA and died of THE FLORIDA CHAPTER TO EMIL DE DONATO). three years dues and some membership for three years. wounds and passed on since HENRY SANTOS: Henry is back at the Tampa V.A. decals. I would like to see Enjoy reading the newsletter the war. I have been in touch Hospital and is showing signs of improvement. Eva, his more letters from men of the every issue. with Bill Horan, Ed Wills and wife, stated that they are waiting for a room at the nurs­ 39th in the paper. I enjoyed Was with the 9th May 1943 Jack Knight. How about you therap~Our ing home so that Henry can continue with the reunion in Louisville, it's to Sept. 1945 and wish that served in M Co. 47th to prayers are for Henry to make a complete recovery and great to visit with all the regards to all that served drop a note to The Octofoil also prayers for Eva to remain in good health. Eva may be friends we've made over the with me. and let us know how you reached at 813/985-5444 whenever she is not visiting years. See you in Hampton Hope to make the annual are. Enclosed is the amount Henrv. hopefully. Best wishes until reunion this year and it for two decals. Dan keep up then. Have a Happy Holiday. would be my first. the good work, as I always look forward to receiving Deadline for nexi issue Feb. 20th the Octofoil T HI O'C T 0 F 0 I L

9th !\led's. 60th Inf. K Co. 47th Inf. I Co. Co. B. 15th Combat Engrs. Subject: Letter from the PETER A. RADICHIO JOS. RAPPAZINI GORDON MORK CHARLIE HOFFMANN Huertgen Forest P.O. Box 1541 24001 Sherman Ave. 205 S. Stewart Rd. #188 91-4381 St. This is in response to John Homosassa Springs, FL Oak Park, MI. 48237 Mission, TX 78572 Woodhave, NY 11421 .Ausland's letter in the April 29, 34447-1541 There's a warmth that Got to get my things in Since I haven't sent any of 1993 International Herald Dear Dan, arises, countless memories order before we leave for my tales about our 9th Div. Tribune. I hope you and Marie are arise, and yes, tears form in Hildago Co., Texas for the for a long time, I thought it It was my experience to be doing well as for myself I am my eyes. In no way do they winter months. One of the was time to drop a line. one of the infantrymen assigned doing well other then my blot out the memories envi­ first things is to send you a I want to get this in before as a replacement to the most eyes as it will be checked sioned that outline men and change of address, and pay the 20th of Dec. so another advanced Allied infantry group tomorrow maybe for achievements of the Ninth up my dues for 3 years chapter of my long time on the western front. This was cataracts, other than that Division. 'Tis truly a blessing which I enclose. coming book called "The Old beyond Aachen, and well into doing fine. to experience and share in I enjoy some of the read­ Reliables" will have to wait. Germany through the Siegfried Margie and I had a great the visions and images that ings about things that hap­ What I want to tell all the line. It was the Ninth Infantry trip cross country.visited come to mind, and there is pened on the side, and not guys is that I am reading the Division, K company, 47th our friends in Guffy, little difficulty in attempting about the actual combat. I book "Hello Everybody I'm Regiment. From October 22, Colorado also visited Milo to create them. Visions do not dwell much on that Linsey Nelson." He relates 1944 until February 19, 1945 I Olson in Texas had a stroke appear of faces, places and as I can't remember 2 days his time with the 9th with fought with this unit. but hanging in there his wife events - all of warm, histor­ in a row even after four cam­ the "town pump" incident. During that time we held the has a problem and also ical beat. I've rested my paigns. I think more of the That alone is worth getting front to the east of Aachen, hangingin there as well. head in'the palm of my other little things that hap­ the book. Most libraries while a' very large pocket of Went to Denver visited hand, as my mind wanders pened, things that I can have it. German soldiers in Aachen was George Stein and he is hav­ and pictures far-away lands. laugh about or bring a smile The last reunion, Gloria absorbed. We successfully fend­ ing a problem with his head 'Tis thus each time I survey to my face. It was tough at and I made was the one at ed off repeated counter-attacks and thank God he has a and read the pages of "The times, but today I can laugh Lake Placid. If things get by the Geqnans to break damn good partner for a Octofoil," that marvelous about them. I guess I never better with some medical through to their units in wife taking care of him. From "gift" of your devotion and was very serious about problems we will see all of Aachen. here we went to Oakland toil! Realize all the wonder some things. our engineer buddies in We then pushed off in visit my son he's handiCap and gratitude felt, when In Africa I think about a Virginia. November, 1944 from a small from a motorcycle accident Ninth G.!. 's engross them­ day's pass to Sidi Bel Abbes. Our best to all the guys town called Schevenhuette to but he is hanging in there of selves in wonder and awe A visit to the medics to pass who were with the best Div. attempt to capture the route course. During the course of and gratitude whenever a test and get a card with a in World War II. into Cologne. The Germans suc­ travel went thru Salt Lake "The Octofoil" is received. picture of a cart with a bro­ cessfully resisted our offensive. City - salt all over the place While reading it, I sit in con­ ken wheel. I am sure some of Just as it was ending, with prob­ then to Lake Tahoe- Reno ­ stant wonder, thrilled and the persons that were there A Co. 15th Engs ably about 250 casualties (With down to Los Angelos saw amazed at warmth that is remember what it meant. I CARROLL DEVOID replacements) for my infantry the men at American Air felt, reading page after page. think of the uniforms we 40 White Birch Lane company, whose normal com­ Lines left went to San Diego. And, even as I write, I pause, wore. I am sure we looked Williston, VT 05495 plement was 100 effective men, We went to visit Vito gaze out across the sea ­ like some "sad sacks" with , There's a '97 on my last we were rushed down to the . Splevdorio to have him sing and in mind and heart, our impregnated clothes. few Octofoils so it's time north flank of the Bulge with to me every time I visit him a numerous faces and places I In Sicily it was always the again for dues. Here's for instructions to hold the north cappella he still has a pretty see - many familiar, I'm search for water to drink or I another three years, who corner and prevent the good voice. All you guys sure, to both you and me. guess it was prevelant every knows maybe I'll make it. I Germans from any further from B Company 9th Medics My mind conceives, in a place we went. sure don't want to miss any swinging back of the front. drop Vito a line he'll be wide-awake dream, In England it was warm ale of them. We did successfully resist the happy to hear from you. A far-off, contemplative and fish & chips wrapped in What a great time in enlargement of the Bulge, and Margie and I will be leav­ war scene- an old newspaper. And in Louisville and what a job held the hinge of the northern ing for Los Angelos on the American G.I. 's armed France it was "Where is Henry Santos did. flank until other units were able 9th Dec., 1997. We have a with MI's Everybody." It seemed we I talked recently with Eva to bring the Bulge even with us. few Christmas parties to go Engaged in a war that were always alone and no­ and he is gaining slowly for FollOWing the end of the Bulge at American Air Lines Van must be won! body else was fighti~g the I'm sure he'll make it, he's a about January 18, 1945, we Guards retiree and also The fate of the world - all war. fighter. moved into the town of Schmidt Local #502 TWU it should be mankind - I've got to sign off and Hoping to make the on the Roer River. We success­ fun. Is that which formidably good health to everyone' of reunion in Virginia. I would fully eventually crossed the Since I haven't written a stalks the mind! your guys. hate to miss seeing old river and captured dams that letter so long I apologize the The world was engaged in friends again. were to the south of us. By the length of this letter. a struggle that must be won, Hdqs. 60th F.A. time February 19, 1945 arrived I My second part of this let­ So that all mankind might DAVID ELWAY was finally wounded and left the live harmoniously as one! 4221 El Rancho Dr. front. ·It is my estimate that we ter, I am going to support MS. NANCY SAN GIACOMO John Bonkowski letting the .Allison Park, Pa. 15101 had approximately 500 replace­ Just to renew my dues for 429 Marion Oaks Golf Rd. ments in the four months for president of America know Co L 47th Inf. Ocala, Fl. three years, ·and wish every the 100 effectives in our compa­ the hospital for the veterans LAVERNE W. RIDDELL 34473-3633 one the best for the coming ny. in Michigan should be 601 NW 6 St. holidays. Lost my wife in In the Sept-Oct (1997) It is also my impression that named in memory of Mat Aledo, IL 61231 issue of the Octofoil, I Jan. 1993 and have been a <'II of us felt that the battles rag­ Urban Veteran Affair After reading your article noticed a name, Anthony lost soul ever since. . ing from the Aachen area south Medical Center, and I mean in the May, June, July San Giacomo, in the "Tip Of Will be 85 years old next to the Vosges Mountains and it shouldn't be named after a Octofoil taken from the VFW month and don't expect to the Hat" Memorial Fund. I into Luxembourg were the type dingling that the president magazine regarding Nor­ would like to know more be around many more years. of battles that did have to be owes a favor. Bay Pines mandy Medal.,! followed the about the donor, because Thank you for doing such fought. Those of us participat­ Veterans Hospital in Florida instructions given by Mr. my husband's name was a good job keeping the Ninth ing in it felt very much that this has a saying veterans come Raymond M. Connolly Jr. Anthony San Giacomo. He going. I look forward to the was a crucial aspect of the war, first. Let's live up to this slo­ The letter I sent via regis­ was with the 751st Tank bat­ arrival of the Octofoil and and would ultimately lead to the gan. Jake'I bope you get teredmail on August 28, talion in Anzio, Italy. read every letter in it. victory we were seeking. more response from the 1997 was answered Oct. 9, Perhaps the 'Anthony San guys in the 9th Div. Excuse poor writing due to Never throughout my fighting 1997, and I received the Giacomo' mentioned in experience did I feel that I was medal of the Jubilee of liber­ arthritis. print, is a long lost relative. Dan, last year when Best to everyone and may really fighting for the United Margie and I visited Mat ty offered by the Regional States' Victory. What I always Council of Lower Normandy. God bless. Urban's grave, let me tell **** felt I wa~ really fighting for was you Mat's stone was a sad It was an impressive medal It's hard to be nostalgic ­ the evolution of the Unilc:.d one by comparison to the and was accompanied by when you can't remember Nations. To this day I am grate­ remarks from Pres. Rene * others; in fact Joe Louis has anything. ful that the war did result in the the largest stone there in Garrec. birth of that organization. section seven (7) just below Many may have forgotten this I was most fortunate to the tombs of the Unknown series of battles in West Ger­ serve in Co. L 47th Reg. in Soldiers. Let's all place a many as World' War II was com­ Normandy, No. France, donation towards a heroic ing to an end, just as they also Ardennes, Rhineland and stone. I will lead the way. forgot the Battle of the Central Europe as a Thank you for editing this Wilderness in the Civil War. Sergeant, 60 MM Mortar letter and again I will say to However, this was an essential­ Squad leader and come out all my friends and comrades step on the road to victory, and with no injuries. When we have a joyous festive holi­ it is my impression that those recall such places as St. Lo, days with your family and who participated in it were Falaise Gap, Crossing the friends. Explosive Wired Remagen quite aware of what they were The great 9th Division doing, and of the importance of Bridge, Dessau, Germany on should never be turned over their activity. the Elbe River and all battles to education. The tradition in between. I was surely Sincerely .must live on, I am all for it. George Nicklin, M.D. blessed each day. I remain a 9th forever Medic, K Company, including the 9th Viet Nam Thank you for your infor­ mational newsletter. 47th Regiment comb~t troops. P.S. George Nicklin, M.D. is At the reunion last summer in Louisville three old now a practicing medical psy­ choanalyst and Associate **** 53rd Annual Reunion timers from Hq 3rd Bn. 47th met their 1st Sgt. Homer Dixon, after 52 years. Shown (L to R) Hal Saum, Homer Clinical Professor at New York Start the day with a laugh 9th tntDiv Assn University School of Medicine. - and get it over with. May 5, 6, 7, 1998 Dixon, Mike Pele and Ben Kovacs. **** THE OCTOFOIL

A new book Grateful Troop Ship--1942 Zoot Suits & Par _ 47th Iof. M Co. 47th Co. D IRWIN J. DUPUY Since you th011~ht enough of munition. It·became wor:se ~hutes (1942-1945) h~ RICHARD YATES when men got seasick. Not hav­ 12233 N. Yorkdale Dr. my article in the Bergen Ju~t been published. It con­ 384"Spreading Oak Ln. ing time to run above deck, they Baton Rouge, La 70811 Record about my most tams experiences of Doris B Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 would vomit from their bunlis Dear Sir, I never get to see memorable Christmas Dinner Tanner's training as an A' . Dan, I am enclosing a in the Monschau area, I thought letting it go past the bunks Force Pilot, and the lette:~ check to cover next year's any of my Co. "0" friends in below them. The heavier the our wonderful paper, and I you might like to see if you she received from her hus­ dues for the Octofoil. Would would be interested to publish swells in the ocean, the sicker am too riddled with ailments band Lt. CoJ. Wm W ~ou ~lease put the following this in the Octofoil. the men became until you ~hii~ to make the social gather­ Tanner, 47th 9th Div. Item m the next issue of the A-T 47th Inf. couldn't bear the sight and h.e .was overseas in Africa Octofoil? ings, so let me.stir up some smell in the holds of the ship. It memories and a friend or Charles A. Bodnar SIcIly, Normandy, Remagen' I want to thank Raymond 187 New York A.ve. was then that I was thankful for postag~ two. having the top-most bunk. etc. Price $39.50 + M. Co'nnolly, Jr. of South­ Ber~enfield, NJ;07621 $5.00. Write Box 280 U. ampton, New Jersey for his Remember Cheriton, The weather changed com­ C't T ' nlon I y, n. 38281 to receive a article in the last publication England in 1943? I do. I met a TROOP SHIP - 1942 pletely for the worse. High seas copy. of Octofoil regarding the wonderful young lady over A call to arms and the whirl­ and winds were buffeting us wind of preparation in the availability of the "Jubilee of there. Her name is Peggy. I causing our vessel to bounce SEEKING Liberty" medal. have been writing and phon­ course of moulding from around like a cork. At times, ing her for a year, and civilian to soldier was coming the bow of the ship would rise I had been trying to obtain' to a finale. Lessons in the use of out of the water and come down DAVID W.J. BARTLETT the medals I was entitled to exchanging cards. Things 30, AnsteyLane, fire arms such as rifle, light on top of a wave with a clap like from the U.S. Department of have changed some, I under­ and heavy machine guns and Alton. Hampshire, thunder. The impact of the ship Army. This had been going stand the Quonset Huts are mortars was over. Live ammu­ England G034 2NH meeting the water would send on for over 15 months. gone and other things nition was used once on the sounds and vibrations through­ I have been given your I used the address provid­ according to Ernie, 'another target range for each weapon. out the hull. In the berth below name by the American ed by Mr. Connolly, and had friend I correspond with in We simulated tossing grenades with me was Alfred Rowles, a' Embassy, London, and I do written requesting the Cheriton. Myoid dart player with rocks until there was skinny kid from Wisconsin. hope you can assist me in "Jubilee" medal. It so hap­ Fred has left for the south. enough to ration out one per Sick, and with a green wax-like my 'quest.' pened that on the day the I remember my good old man for actual experience. color, heaving over the side of As you are aware, we (the U.S. Service medals and the Sergeant giving me unused Field tactics, camouflage and his bunk, moaning and groan­ Allied Forces) have recently Jubilee medal arrived on the passes to London. Whew, aggressiveness were empha.l ing. In between gags and gasps commemorated the D-Day s;:amp clav. what a time with the sized, but never under of "I wanna die" please God, let invasion of Europe which Australian Wacs and the simulated battle conditions. me die." But when the bow of took place 50 years ago. 15th Engrs, A Co. New Zealand Wacs. My Our so called training over, the ship struck the water, During the war years, in par­ EDWARD RICKERT friends gambled so much everyone received a one week again, he chickened out with, ticular just prior to D-Day 4912 W. 156th St. most of the time they were furlough and told to take a pro "Not now God!, a little later." there were many U.S. sol­ Oak Forest, II broke. I saved for good old (prophylactic) whenever in­ At this very opportune time, diers stationed in Hamp­ 60453 London. What about it volved sexually. A greater em­ word came over the sound phaSis was placed on prevent­ shire and quite a few visited Another year is just about Kormis. Thank you for the system for chow call. There ing venereal disease than an English Pub in gone, and I still remember Hungarian goulash. were only two meals per day patriotism. served from the galley, break­ Winchester, called The Jolly Christmas of 1942 in Africa Mrs. Welch, cooked many The last week of September fast and supper. The food was Farmer, which was owned sleeping in the wine vats: a Sunday dinner for us. I do and 1943 in England in was departure day from recruit plentiful, but there was a one and run by my wife's uncle believe Al Kongslie ate with training. Everyone was being Winchester, had Christmas hour wait in line before you (Mr. Charles Ivory and his us a time or two. We left as.signed to permanent infantry Church service in the mess enteral the galley for each wife Dorothy). money, knowing food was divisions as replacements to serving. It was an estimated hall, and 1944 in Germany. Both of these relatives hard to get. Remember Capt. bring them up to division complement of three thousand passed away a few years The time of the Battle of the Nivens, a fine C.O. he was! strength. A trainful of us ar­ men on our transport, and the ago, but I have in my posses­ Bulge, and 1945 home. rived at Fort Bragg, North galley was in operation twenty sion a letter written to them And now 1997 home with A few months ago I got a Carolina, the home base of the four hours a day. From among by a CpI. Gordon Roberts our family and friends my passport but I know my 9th infantry division. As re­ the three thousand, one man (please see the a'ttached thoughts are still with the health now won't permit me placements, we were divided stood out alone, his name was copy of his envelope for his many friends that I met in to go to England. among' its two regiments, the Hyman Rosencranz, a faithful full details) and I am won­ the service. The ninth divi­ Say, even if I would care to 47th and 60th. Five of us were Orthodox Jew. Being true to his dering whether or not this sion and their units had a live out my days in England, assigned to Co. G second bat­ faith, he would not get on the talion of the 47th regiment. old soldier is still alive and great bunch of good sol­ the officials have made it chow line. Instead, ate at his Others were placed wherever kicking! diers. _ impossible for me. bunk, carefully rationing him­ needed throughout the division. As a long shot, would it be The Christmas card list I must earn approximately self. His barrack bag was stuff­ A fifteen minute truck ride ed with kosher food from home. possible for you to circulate seems to be getting smaller $37,500 a year, can't make brought us to the Co. bivouac He never ate from the mess hall his details in any Associa­ each year. use of their medical pro­ I'm enclosing my dues gram,children can't attend area, where we were put into back in the states, the food was tion Magazine you may run, platoons and squads. shipped from home daily by with a view to tracing him. I'" once again for a great paper public school, lose Medicare, and hosts of med­ At retreat, everyone was mail, occasionally he would buy would dearly like to find him the Octofoil. Thanks for a ,ordered restricted to the Co. great job. ical and personal papers,etc. food outside camp to last him. (or a relative) in order to area. Rumors spread wildly of In 1943 they let me stay Army food did not meet full return his letter which an overseas trip to join up with Rabinical allowances, so he ab­ 9th Med CCo. Without proof of income, describe.s the few days after the 39th regiment already stained since he wanted to be an ALEX BALOUGH and was glad to get my D-Day landings. 4138 Delavan St. somewhere in Scotland. On and Orthodox Rabbi. Eventually money. Maybe I can go over off alerts and restrictions were Hoping to hear from you. Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217 wora got around to the Jewish next war! becoming habitual until the, Rabbi on board ship and Enclosed you will find a 60th 101. G LO My friend Fred keeps me middle of October. We were Hyman was paid a visit. Hy's SIEGFRIED REINHEIMER check for three years dues. up on Cheriton. I loved moved to Norfolk, Virginia bunk was two below mine, and 2532 Wilson Ave. Also am enclosing a contri­ England, but they don't want where we practiced invasion there was no secret to their con­ Bronx, N.Y. 10469 bution to the Memorial Fund me now. They say there are tactics in Chesepeak Bay for versation. The Rabbi told him Enclosed is my dues for for my buddy, Sewell too many people on the four days. Going down cargo that there was a moratorium on 1999 and something for the Landon, and all my buddies "dole". And "Maybe too old. nets into landing craft belted by certain religious laws by Jews Memorial Fund. I am enclos­ who have passed away. Say what!! high winds, rain, a choppy sea as well as Catholics and it ing a picture of myself and Ralph Palermo called me How about you "0" and salt water spray drenching .would not be a sin if he con­ our mail clerk and I hope and told me that he had Company heros give us a the clothing. On the fifth morn­ formed to the allowances made that someone will recognize been in the hospital for a write. ing, we returned to the Norfolk in time of war. Hy said he would him and send me his na'me week - (The golden years). Navy Yard and boarded a jam not bend until itwas absolutely packed troopship where all He is doing much better Hqs. Btry. 34th F.A. necessary. As the days went on, and address. I am on the available space was packed right of the picture, it was now. I also talked to ROBERT TURNER Hy got weaker and paler. His with crates and equipment. food had already run out and we taken some where in! Chalmers Cochran and his 6 Munroe Ave. wife, lovely people - always Every man was assigned a wondered if he would starve Germany but I never marked' Woburn, MA 01801 bunk, one above the other himself to death or give in to the any dates or places on the~ feel very happy when I talk Enclosed find check for which ran four to five tiers to them. I also talked to moratorium. One morning, the pictures. It is unbelievable three years plus a little extra high. With everything from Rabbi came to his bunk with a Andy Kopach, he sounds that it is over 50 years that for the Memorial Fund. humans to cargo secured, our mess kit full of hot cakes and the picture was taken. I have great. Also talked to Joe Haven't been able to get to ship pulled out in preparation to syrup, scrambled eggs, and a many more and they bring Kash and Marion. They also reunion since Lake Placid ­ sail with other vessels to a canteen of coffee. He showed it back good and bad memo­ have those golden years Vision problems among rendezvous area. We bobbed to Hy and said, "Eat, that's not ries, as on some of the pic­ problem. Hope to see them others. However, my memo­ around in the Atlantic for one an order, it's a request. Do you tures the buddies never all at the next reunion. ry is still sharp. Article on final night, then the following want to die before you have a made it back. A Healthy and Hoping that they are all on Thala in Oct. issue by Aaron day (Oct. 23, 1945) as the sun chance to fight against that Happy New Year to all the top of the world. God bless Lubeis of 84th F.A., brought came upon the horizon, 850 madman, or do you wish to die men of the Ninth. all of you, I remain. back memories to me of the ships with naval escorting fighting him?" Cheers. P.S. I hope Fred Dick and his 770 miles in X days from vessels were steaming into the Weekly Hy sat up and took wife Phyllis are doing great. Tclement to Thala in. some Atlantic. the hot cakes while the Rabbi Considering myself to be one said something like a short of the worst weather imagin­ of the unlucky ones to be given Advice to the bridegroom able (unit citation). I drove a chant in Hebrew. As the man ' the fifth bunk from the bottom, ~ab­ - No matter how she treats GMC through N.A. and Sicily, finished his breakfast, the I accepted the inconvenience of bi smiled and said, "Now finish you - always try to look a so remember it well ­ climbing up and tlown between little bit hurt. your coffee." Hyman drank the Trucks and drivers assigned bunks. The quarters were tight, coffee without taking a breath, to 60th InL for two weeks approximately a twelve inch gave a loud burp and said, When was tne last time.you wrote a le~ter to OlD' Mail Call space between each tier, which ~.clh"d ~ and to 82nd Airborne in "Thanks." Column? Just.-,a would ·your interest Sicily for two weeks. also accompanied each man's .and let some buddylmow where you are. You like to read "Be on the chow line from The best to you and family equipment. There was more now on, we can practice our full What other members send in ... why not do your·own part comfort sleeping on deck, in ...,. write a few tines now and then for their enjoyment. for the holidays. faith when we return home." lifeboats or on crates of am- From that day on, Hy and I went to eat together. THE OCTOFOIL

:aa;, '. < "'~s!"'!l_'-_"_ ,.11' -.::: _ ~ 1M) "'.0n.~ fN~ fA {L (l ~4~AaP.PY AcO,'=- ~,.,,.,.d. UW IN i ~~~~-- . ~s~~~at~a:~:::leth~~o~~~ 1('0 co. 1117~·' n :~t ~::~t~~t ~~~: Q~UU ~ ~Iu----- for the New Year. We would like to wish all the /' members and their families ,n~ a t9J. a Merry Christmas and a ;Z ~ The NI III I A Happy New Year. To our ~ n~r l J.ewish mem.bers and fami- f 0 Infa y ./ ~ .... i _ lIes we Wish a Happy • ,, IJ /1/1 to i-=.... = PIVISIOn VflLeF?' Hanukkah. 'E -, f ti' Wishes You Chp/s mas l»a::. ~ I I Christmas Card z ~ The significance of this ,­ a -- ..:.. particular card lies in its ori­ &j gin. During the winter of ~ 1944, the U.S. 9th Infantry Division was in the middle of WWII against the German Army in the Huertgen Forest area. An upper echelon offi­ Hq. Btry 84th EA. Bn. cer of the Division ordered NEWTON FIELDS the originals of this card 521 John Rolfe The Ninth Infantry from a printer. in Liege, Monroe, Mi. 48162 G. Co. 39th Inf. Division Association Belgium, (already liberated Enclosed is a money order to catch up on my past dues. GARLAND B. GLOVIER c/o Mr. Ernest BotelIa by the allies), to be sold to Hope to see buddies, friends R-3 Lebanon, VA 24266 Dear Mr. BotelIa: members of the Division to and families, come May 4-7 Dear Dan and Marie, On behalf of the patients and staff at our Center, we send home to family and in Hampton, Virginia at Got. the last Octofoil and would like to express our appreciation to you and the friends. I was a member of enjoyed reading about so members of your organization for the $300 donation. the Division at that time, and reunion. many of our buddies of the Your donation was used to purchase a TV/VCR combina­ this is a copy of the one I 9th. tion, as requested, for our Cardiology Service. We have sent home to my family. By 9th Recon NICHOLAS CAPOBIANCO I am still able to do work enclosed photographs of your visit and presentation to the time Christmas arrived 1 Yorkshire Ln. and run my small farm at our Center. The official receipt is enclosed. we were heavily engaged Branford,Ct.06405 age 72. Our veterans are grateful to your members for their against the enemy in the En'closed find my check My wife, Frances and I cel­ support and concern for their welfare. irifamous "Battle of the for a three year renewal of ebrated our 50th anniver­ Thank you again for this contribution. Bulge." my dues. Not wanting to sary in February '97. We Sincerely, Dan: Thought you might sound optimistic, I am coin­ have 4 children, 7 grandchil­ D. Heffington remember this card. I now ing a phrase from June dren and 4 great grandchil­ For: Sherry Hughes, have family who are printers Allyson the movie star who dren which we are very Chief, Voluntary Service so they made me several advertises DEPENDS on TV, proud of. copies. Merry Christmas to SEEKING when you hear her burst out Sorry to hear of the pass­ 609th Inf. M Co. you Dan and thanks for with, ,"You have a lot of liv­ ing of so many of the Ninth. Sol Erenetzky EDWARD TYSZKA keeping us all informed. ing to do." I go along with Our prayers are with the 9004 Camino San Martin 16025 W. Heatherly Dr. 47th Inf. Hal C. Saum her way of thinking even tho families. Alb., N. Mex. 87121 New Berlin, Wi. 53151 306 W 36th Dr. Father Time is taking a toll Sorry we did not get to I need a special favor. Enclosed please find dues Kearney, NE 68847-2862 I have been looking for my for next 3 years. of our forces, something the make it to the Louisville Jerries tried to do from 1942­ reunion but we hope to see cousin who was in the 9th Inf. I'm enjoying all our Co. M 34th F.A. 1945. many at the reunion in May Division. His name is Henry 60th InL mini-reunions. It's Steiner. He was a cook in, if I WILLIAM L. RING We of the 9th Recon Troop at Hampton, VA. great to see all guys every remember correctly, Co. K. His year at least once. P.O. Box 597 were small in number, but Here's wishing everyone nickname was "Hambone". DoverPlains, NY 12522-0597 we did a man size job. Even of the 9th Association a Our last one in Sept. "97" It's 40 years since I've seen I am writing to tell you in peace time we supplied Merry Christmas and a won­ at Pigeon Forge, Tenn. was him last. I'm sure he lives in N. that I didn't receive the lat­ the Assoc. with two presi­ derful New Year. very well attended, everyone Carolina, I tried every phone had a good time. est "Octofoil". At Worcester dents namely the late John J. God bless everyone. book to no avail. Don't make too many of you said it would be coming O'Grady and John Ponkow­ P.S. Would like to hear Ifanyone in your outfit knows the Div. Reunions, never out soon. Perhaps the P.O. ski. from any of the 9th. of him or if he is on your roster, goofed again. In earlier days, we were please contact me or him. I seems to be enough time or money for both. I do like to read about always well represented 47th Inf. F Co. would greatly appreciate· you what all the "old reliables" for your time and effort. Best wishes to all! with a good attendance at PETER L. PERI are doing and mostly I need the Division Reunion. 22 Oakhampton Dr. I lived in NY City and he info on the Virginia reunion. knew how to contact me, but 20 39th Inf. Co. I Our troop has held many LutherVille, MD 21093 I do not like to wait until last years ago I moved to Alb., N. JACK RADABAUGH Mini Troop Reunions back Just remembered that my minute to make plans. into the 60s and we still keep dues are about due. Mex. 1808 Carpelot Ln. I was at Ft. Bragg in '41 when Findlay, OH 45840 I enjoyed the Worcester in touch by telephone and Enclosed is my check for 3 affair, as the 34th F.A. Bn Xmas cards during the holi­ yrs. mY outfit and yours was ac­ Enclosed find obituary of tivated. was well represented and day seasons. I'm looking forward to one of our 9 Div. Co. I men. I Thank you. would like for it to be in the the weather was ideal. The Keep up the good work being at my first reunion Editors note: The only Henry trip home was nice except Dan and hope we all make it next year in Richmond.. Octofoil. The obituary Steiner we have in our files liv­ speaks for itself. Sent in by that toll station from 190 to into the 21st Century. Seeking ed at 16 Lake Road, Stoney me, Jack E. Radabaugh 9 Div. 184 which has to be the The Ninth Infantry Point, NY 10980 - last paid dues 39th Inf. Co. I. 1st. Sgt. joined most congested in U.S. 9th Signal Co in 1967. He was with 47th Inf. I hope you have a nice hol­ C.T. EARLES Division Association Servo Co. Co. I Sept. 18, 1944. Stayed Dear Sirs: with Co. I. Captain Dana was iday season. See you in 6007 Siler Rd. I am researching my 39th Inf. Co. A. B.D.M. leading Co. I. I went from Hampton, Va. Greensboro, N.C. father's participation in JOHN MINGEN Belgium to Elbe River, met 27406 WWII as part of the Ninth 7107 Betsy Ross Dr. Russians 1945 May 7. June Co. 39th Inf. I enjoy reading The Division. He started with the Louisville, Ky. 40272 went south to Twistbley as DICK PEPPER Octofoil, as I get older it Ninth at Fort Bragg and Sorry I'm so late on my occupation duty. Came 154 Hillside Way seems I read more sitting on stayed in that same Division renewal but things have been home 1946 April 13th. Camillus N.Y. 13031 my rear I guess. Here are through all the campaigns. hectic in this neck of the woods, My wife and I have my dues for 98, 99, (2000) if My father is deceased. but everything under control Med. Det. 47th Inf. enjoyed many of the we all make it. I went to the If you would send a cur- , now. NATE GAYNOR reunions in the recent years. 9th Sig Co. in 1941 got out in rent telephone number I As you can see from the 1004 Gabel St. However, I have asked her to 1945. I hope Red Phillips would like to ask about the renewal form I was in several Silver Spring, MD 20901 write to make known the will put in OctofoH the date newsietter, sources of infor­ units of the 39th, from Bragg till At the age of 77, I hesitate fact that I have alzheimer's when he had his book ready' mation specifically about it was all over, over there. So to buy green bananas, but disease and along with many on Gen. Eddy. Would like to the Ninth, and the availabili­ my best regards to anyone who I'm upbeat and in good other losses that that has have one. Red writes good ty of any public records might remember me, a shave health so I'm sending in my caused me I will not be able books on the 9th Div. have within the Federal Govern­ tail fresh from O.C.S. dues for another three to attend future reunions. I read all of them. Would like ment about the Division and 3rd Bn Hdq Co. 60th years. would enjoy hearing from to hear from anyone who the personnel. If you have a OWEN M. SALLEE My thanks to you for your any of my army buddies was in the 9th Sig Co. during the war. Thank all of you for printout of these type fre­ 4730 Beacon Dr. dedication to the associa­ from L Co. 39th infantry. the effort you have made in quently asked questions Decatur, ILL 62521 tion's interests. Thanks alot for all the good with answers, that would be At San Antonio, Tex, 1993, I memories I have of previous getting out the Octofoil. welcomed also. met Capt. John O'Rourke. First Remember the Dates reunions. You have always Good luck to all. Very truly yours, time to meet in years, probably May 5, 6, 7, 1998 done a super job, Dan. John D. Harpole 1943. He was my C.O. at the 53rd Reunion A ~ice thing about senility 5551 Duncan Kenner Drive invasion Nov. 8, 1942. We'wmet Hampton, Va. - you don't have to drink to Baton Rouge, LA 70820 again in Lake Placid, N.Y. forget.