Published by and for Soldiers of the 10Th Mountain Division

PUBLISHED BY AND FOR SOLDIERS OF THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION

VOLUME 37 2008 NUMBER 1 SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES OF MISSING SOLDIERS The following letter was written by the how proud I am of the warriors I’ve met, stepfather of Pvt. Byron Fouty, who with time shared is what I find to be more im- Spec. Alex Jimenez, both of 4th Battalion, portant than just about anything. I was so 31st Infantry Regiment, remains lifted by being there. Before I left, I was missing/captured in Iraq. making a plan to return in January. Time is To My Brothers and Sisters at Fort Drum: the only way to know people, and I want to I’m writing you now to let you know know as many of you as I can. Your re- how grateful and honored I was, and am, solve to act honorably in the face of cir- to have taken the trip to meet you all in cumstances we can barely imagine makes person at the 2nd Brigade Combat Team me so proud of each of you. redeployment ceremony in November. We met at the hotel with Andy Along with my desire to have you all know (Continued on Page 5)

A Medal of Honor flag changes hands in the Magrath Gymnasium at Ft. Drum. The complex was named for PFC John D. Magrath (85-G) who died in battle on Mt. Belvedere, Italy, in 1945. His brother William and sister-in law Elain campaigned to obtain the flag – it was first awarded in 2002 but did not initially include Medal of Honor recipients before then. 10th Mtn. Div. (LI) Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Mike Oates presents the flag to the couple, and they have left it in the care of the Division.

WHAT’S NEW? Welcome to the first Blizzard of 2008! We are now published by the Watertown Daily Times, and printed at their modern printing plant in Massena, NY. The Times also happens to be the same company printing the Ft. Drum Blizzard –the tradition goes on. It means a change in paper stock to help the Association economize. A Elsie Acciavatti, “Friend of the 10th’’, slightly-smaller size also means further savings at the US Post Office. But among with a few of “her boys’’ at Fort Drum. other things, for the first time we’re able to offer photos in color. METRO NEW YORK REMEMBERS A FRIEND We’re learning that a lot has changed in the publishing business since the first Blizzard got the word out to the Mountain troops. What hasn’t changed is the na- When the Chapter adopted the “Fightin’ collected, wrapped and shipped Christ- ture of this paper, its goal of sharing and informing and maintaining communica- 1st Platoon of B Co,” then later the 1st Pla- mas toys and clothing to the children and tions among the unique men and women of the 10th Mountain Division Associa- toon “Black Hawk Co,” 2nd Brigade, 87th families at Ft. Drum. tion. And we pledge to remember that. Regiment, 10th Mtn. Div. (LI), we made a At our luncheon in December, Jay –F.H. commitment to provide these troops with Charles, President of the Chapter, pre- items hard to come by and desperately sented Elsie with a Meritorious Service needed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Award for her generosity and dedication Elsie Acciavadi, a “Friend of the 10th” to the support of the men and women of 10TH COLD WAR VETERANS and close friend of the Chapter’s Sam the 10th Mtn. Div. (LI). th The Association seeks to expand its membership to include veterans who served in the Morrison (86-HQ-3) heard of our com- On Wednesday, February 13 , Elsie 10th Infantry Division during the Cold War (1948-58; see Mail Call, p. 14). This will en- mitment and immediately enlisted mem- lost her private battle with cancer. The th able them to meet with their Cold War comrades, with WWII veterans of the 10th Mtn. bers of her Eastchester ladies club and the members of the WWII 10 Mtn. Div., De- th Div., and with members of the modern, 10th Mtn. Div. (LI). Please contact Mike Plum- Eastchester American Legion Auxilliary scendants and 10 Mtn. Div. (LI) and all mer, President, National Assn. of the 10th Mtn. Div. (LI), email: [email protected]. to support this effort. In addition to the who knew her mourn the passing of this Send articles, photographs and notices to the Editor for publication. many items they sent to the troops wonderful lady. throughout the year, Elsie and her friends —William E. Best (86-B) PAGE 2 BLIZZARD 2008 NUMBER 1 PRESIDENTS REPORT Mike Plummer (10th Mountain Division LI)

Your Association’s Executive Committee (EXCOM) held its first meeting in Water- Editorial material and photographs should be clearly marked with the sender’s name and address. No photo- town, NY, on 1 March 2008. During that meeting we reviewed a draft of the Association’s graphs will be returned unless specifically requested. All materials should be sent to Felicity Hallanan, Bliz- Strategic Plan and produced a final draft for your review and comment. When finally ap- zard Editor, 95 Zahler Tract, Sandy Creek, NY 13145, or by e-mail to [email protected]. Opinions expressed in this publication reflect those of the magnificent soldiers of the 10th and do not necessarily con- proved by the Board of Directors, our plan will spell out our Strategic Direction and the form to accepted journalistic standards. Editor reserves the right to rewrite, renegotiate or refuse materials strategies we will pursue to shape our future. submitted for publication. Questions? Contact the editor at 315-387-2929 or by e-mail. Members should also feel free to contact National President Mike Plummer at 315-782-4178 or e-mail [email protected]. Subscription rate for non-members: $20. per year. The following are our membership numbers through 1 Feb 2008: Category ...... 2006 2007 2008 BOARD OF DIRECTORS WWII 10th Mt. Div. Veterans ...... 1850 1718 1313 th The National Executive Committee consists of the President (Committee Chairman), Senior Vice President, WWII 10 Mt. Div Widows ...... 323 335 262 Secretary, Treasurer, Blizzard Editor, Executive Director, Quartermaster and two members-at-large, if need- 10th Mt. Div. Veterans ...... 69 73 51 ed, to be appointed by the President (Article VII, Section 1, National Bylaws, National Association of the 10th Mt. Div. (LI) Veterans ...... 166 269 840 10th Mountain Division, Inc.) The National Board of Directors consists of the Chairman of the Board, National President, National Senior Other Mt. Units ...... 23 30 43 Vice President, National Secretary, National Treasurer, Blizzard Editor, Quartermaster, Executive Director, Associates ...... 77 77 50 President of the 10th Mountain Division Foundation, all Chapter Presidents, and two voting members-at- Honorary ...... 24 26 7 large who may be appointed at the option of the President. (Article IV, Section 2, National Bylaws, National Association of the 10th Mountain Division, Inc.) Friends ...... 24 64 47 Total ...... 2556 2592 2613 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Senior V.P. Executive Director 10th Mt. Div (LI) membership has increased from 269 on 1 Jan 2007 to 840 1 Feb 2008. Michael Plummer (10th LI) Steve Coffey (Desc 87-F) Craig Boss (10th LI) 121 Paddock Street 1630 York Mills Lane 6880 Olmstead Rd. Efforts continue at Fort Drum to “enlist” active duty soldiers. At the March EXCOM we Watertown, NY 13601 Reston, VA 20194 Lowville, NY 13362 formed a marketing committee. They will be responsible for developing our national ad- [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] vertisement campaign to attract 10th Mt. Div. (LI) alumni. I have also asked the Chapter Secretary Treasurer Blizzard Editor Gil Pearsall (10th LI) Daniel Murphy (Desc 86-I) Felicity Hallanan (Assoc) Presidents to launch similar campaigns in their geographical areas. The truth is that if we 837 State Street 7 Gage Road 95 Zahler Tract don’t capture some of the 150,000 alumni and get them involved at the Chapter level, the Carthage, NY 13619 Bedford, NH 03110 Sandy Creek, NY 13145 Association will never achieve its full potential. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] In order to afford the costs of the marketing campaign, I have decided to reduce expen- Quartermaster Fort Drum Liaison Historian Frank Thornton (Desc 85-L) Doug Cubbison (10th LI) Doug Cubbison (10th LI) ditures at the National level as much as possible. One area where I am already saving mon- 112 Maple Ave P 10,000 P 10,000 ey is by reducing the quality of the paper our Blizzard is printed on. In the past it cost Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 Fort Drum, NY 13602 Fort Drum, NY 13602 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] $10,000 for each of the three issues we send out. In the current format the cost has been re- Web Master Chaplain Chairman of the Board duced to at least half. I believe that at some time in the future our Blizzard will be all deliv- David J. Little (HON) Dr. Larry Fields (Desc 85-HQ) John Weaver (10 Med) ered electronically, complete with text, pictures and video clips, because that is how 90% 1198 Thornbury Place 6300 Deane Hill Dr. 10 Soundview Gardens, # A of those under-40 get their news (although since I’m slightly older, I personally like the Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Knoxville, TN 37919 Port Washington, NY 11050 [email protected] [email protected] feel of paper in one hand and a mug of coffee in the other). Resource Center Liaison th Membership Chair Film Librarian Hugh Evans (85-A, C) The Descendants have requested that they have the lead in developing a list of all 10 Ken Lopez (10th LI) H. Newcomb Eldredge (85-L) 768 Rockway Place Mtn. Div. monuments/memorials and their locations. I have provided them with all the in- 128 Mill Creek Lane P.O. Box 539 Boulder, CO 80303 Sackets Harbor, NY 13685 Newport, NH 03773 [email protected] formation I had collected. [email protected] [email protected] Presidents of the Board Emeriti The Descendants Organization will be in charge of all future trips to Italy. Val Rios and Programs Art Director Earl E. Clark (87-HQ-1) Steve Coffey will be providing information on the next visit regularly (see Desc. Insert). Al Condo (Assoc) Charles D. Hunt (86-C) M. N. “Mac” MacKenzie (85-C) Hugh Evans (85-A, C) There is new interest in the DUKW search. A committee headed up by Steve Coffey with 3424 Ivy Lane 410 Redspire Dr. Arthur Muschler (604-B) (deceased) Newtown Square, PA 19073 Greenville, SC 29617 Paul J. Gunderman (605-MED) John Duffy, John Imbrie, Gerry Nash, Brett Phaneuf (he led two expeditions in Lake Gar- [email protected] Dean Carmichael (110-SIG) da), Tim McTrusty (US Naval Surface Warfare Center point of contact with the Navy un- Nate Morrell (10-Med) John J. Duffy (86-HQ-2) derwater search team), Val Rios and myself. I would like to give you a quick update on activities in your Division, some of which ap- CHAPTER PRESIDENTS pears at greater length elsewhere in this issue: Arizona Armadillo Big Sky A. Currently the 1st Brigade Combat Team (BCT) and 4th BCT are in Iraq (about H. Philip Lieberman Phebe Davol (Desc) James Walsh (Desc) 7,000 soldiers). They are serving 15-month tours and are performing magnificently; 3/17 4519 W. Hayward Ave. 5675 W. FM 487 PO Box 305 Glendale, AZ 85301-1633 Florence, TX 76527 Stanford, MT 59479 CAV (about 750 soldiers) is also deployed to Iraq in support of 3rd Infantry Division Delaware River Valley Fort Drum Lower Michigan (3ID). Both are reporting significant improvements in security. It is too early to tell Patricia Thornton (Desc) Mike Plummer Harrison L. Coleman whether this trend will hold but it is a welcome development. 112 Maple Ave. 121 Paddock Street 43000 12 Oaks Crescent, #5033 B. In May, 2008, Division HQs (1,000 soldiers) will deploy to Iraq and the 10th Combat Bala Cynwyd., PA 19004 Watertown, NY 13601-3916 Novi, MI 48377-3434 AVN BDE and 10th Sustainment Brigade will follow in the Fall. Div HQ will replace 3ID Metro New York Midwest Mt. Rainier Jay Charles Jacob Pollack Karl Stingl in South Baghdad for a 15-month tour. I expect 3d BCT to deploy to Iraq in early 2009 fol- 20 Stuyvesant Oval, Apt 4B 5260 Gulf Mexico Dr. 406 10301 242nd Pl. SW lowed by 2nd BCT later in the year. New York, NY 10009 Longboat Key, FL 34228 Edmonds, WA 98020-5779 C. Some road names on post are going to change to honor veterans since 1985 from So- New England North Central Northwest Matthew Fitzgerald Louis F. Anderson Ed Flabetich malia, Iraq and Afghanistan. 8 Mountain School Rd. 3504 Valento Circle 6448 SW Loop Dr. Jericho, VT 05465 Vadnais Heights, MN 55127-7172 Portland, OR 97221-3386 Existing name Will become Roadrunner Rocky Mountain Sierra Nevada Second Street W Euphrates River Valley Rd Sidney L. Foil George A. Loudis Robert Yank 8524 Evangeline Ave. NE 1 Sutherland Ct. 19416 Marna Ln. North Country Lane Korengal Valley Blvd Albuquerque, NM 87111-2162 Highlands Ranch, CO 80130-3963 Sonoma, CA 95476-6310 Pearl Street Pech River Road Southern California South East Upper Peninsula Fourth Street E Tigris River Valley Rd Bruce Campbell Ed Van Romer Walter Cook 2320 Lorain Rd. PO Box 687 712 Hennepin Rd North Memorial Iraqi Freedom Drive San Marino, CA 91108 Sandy Springs, SC 29677 Marquette, MI 49855 South Memorial Enduring Freedom Drive Upstate New York Utah Washington D.C. St. Lawrence Ave Restore Hope Ave William Morrison Sandy Eldredge (Desc) Hassell Vass 341 Wormer Rd. 3939 Hale Drive 3707 Red Grove Rd Voorheesville, NY 12186 Salt Lake City, UT 84124 Baltimore, MD 21220 D. The Fort Drum installation is experiencing a significant boom in construction —al-

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10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION RESOURCE CENTER STABLE BOOK DRIVE FOR CAMP HALE CALL WAS HEADED BY DENVER LIBRARY Felicity Hallanan Dennis Hagen (Associate) The 10th Mountain Division Resource the ski troops stationed there.” Center agreement between the Denver Miss May Wood Wigginton, assistant Public Library and the 10th Mountain Di- librarian at the Denver Public Library A few years ago, the 10th Mountain Division was reactivated. The designation vision Foundation was signed almost ex- who headed the book drive, reported that “Light Infantry” was appended to the original name to explain that this would be a actly 20 years ago on October 14, 1987. a total of 53,000 books had been donated unique body of soldiers in the modern Army, with limited heavy equipment and there- However, it turns out that the Denver in 1942. She anticipated exceeding this fore more ready than any others at that time to respond fastest to critical situations. Public Library’s friendship and interac- number for 1943. To set a good example And so the term 10th Mountain Division (LI) came into being as something new, al- tions with the Division goes back a lot for the book drive, Miss Wigginton re- though Association historians will tell you that there was a time early in the Division’s further. ported that she donated a book of Shake- formation when it was officially the 10th Mountain Division Light (1943). Recently, we discovered a newspaper speare plays, “the most cherished gift she At about the same time, I began to hear soldiers among the newcomers at what had article in the Denver Post dated January had received for Christmas.” until then been primarily a summer training ground for National Guard and Reserve 24, 1943. The article headline enthusiasti- Miss Wigginton cautioned, “Only units. And what I heard to any greeting, or a charge to action was the enthusiastic re- cally proclaims “Drive Seeking Pile of good books are wanted.” She said that sponse, “Hooah!” Books for Soldiers.” According to the arti- best-seller types of books were the most Now, being a reporter at the time, and curious when it comes to things military, cle, the 1943 campaign to obtain thousands popular with service men. Technical among others, I decided to pursue this word which still raises warning flags for Spell of books for the Army camps of Colorado books, published since 1935, were in sec- Checker. The search led to the Institute of Military Heraldry, where a staff member and was well underway, with over 500 books ond place followed by books describing I spent a lengthy phone conversation tracing the origin of Hooah (along with the begin- already sent to the “Pando ski troop camp” the places where American soldiers were nings of the yellow ribbon –but that’s another story). As the daughter of an officer of for “the entertainment and instruction of then fighting. the 1st Cavalry Division (my loyalties lie in several directions), I was delighted to learn th that it’s quite likely the word originated when, indeed, the main means of transportation Dennis Hagen, Archivist, 10 Mountain Resource Center The Denver Public Library Western History/Genealogy Department for the military was on horseback –or, in the case of 10th Mountain, muleback. Simply th enough, if you want to stop, you shout “Whoa!” And if you stretch out the word, it 10 West 14 Avenue Parkway, Denver, CO 80204-2731 could conceivably become today’s “Hooah!” Eventually, the word became more com- [email protected] ; (720) 865-1812 monly used for encouragement; just listen to John Wayne in one of his Westerns when he shouts orders to the troops as they leave Fort Laramie. FORT DRUM HERITAGE CENTER All this is by way of saying that the military is like life – new things happen, but often MEANS MORE ROOM FOR HISTORY we learn they’re grounded in the old. And that makes them traditions, and that makes them Kent A. Bolke, Curator stronger because then we know that others have gone before and been through what we have, and we’re not alone. April 19, 2008, will mark the one-year Cobra helicopter was moved from its anniversary of the opening of the Fort original location on South Post to the So as the Blizzard gets under way with some of us new on the job, it’s reassuring to Drum Heritage Center. The Heritage Cen- Heritage Center with help from the Divi- know we can turn to experienced readers and find answers, while at the same time shar- ter houses the USO, Off the Beatin’ Path sion’s Combat Aviation Brigade. A dis- ing those experiences which are new to us with those who’ve gone before. The “horse Gifts which is sponsored by the Fort play showcasing the basic infantry power” (or mulepower) in the stable may be under the hood of a HumVee or a Black Drum Chapter of the 10th Mountain Divi- weapons has been finished and a tempo- Hawk these days, but it’s still what gets us where we need to go. sion, and the 10th Mountain Division & rary display of the first 100 years of Fort And a little encouragement always helps, including a hearty “Hooah!”. Fort Drum Historical Collection. Drum’s history has been placed on The Historical Collection is not new to exhibit. PRESIDENT’S REPORT, the Post, but its location in the Heritage Still more is coming. Currently, an Ea- CONTINUED Center is. Previously, the Collection was gle Scout is planning to construct an ex- housed in a World War II temporary bar- hibit to help teach those with memorabil- (From Page 2) racks that had grown much too small to ia at home how to either preserve or do- most $300M this fiscal year alone and another $350M in the current appropriations bill. adequately display the history of Fort nate it to an appropriate institution. Work The bulk of construction is in barracks and headquarters for our new 3d BCT, new family Drum and the 10th Mountain Division. is under way with the post Cultural Re- housing, and HQs for new separate Battalions (7th Engineers, 63rd Ordnance, and 91st Unlike the affiliated organizations in sources Branch to develop a display to Military Police). This year we will complete a significant expansion of Wheeler Sack Colorado which have a primary focus of help soldiers protect items of cultural in- Army Airfield’s living and working complex, the PX, and a less-significant expansion of the 10th Mountain Division’s history in terest while deployed and thus help win the commissary. New child care facilities and a major expansion of the Main Post Chapel World War II, the Fort Drum location ad- hearts and minds. are also included. dresses the Division’s history from its in- The most ambitious project is the con- E. There will be a Centennial Celebration for Ft. Drum the last week of June, 2008. It ception to current operations. The reason- struction of an exhibit surrounding our will build on existing Mountain Fest with a significant air show. All of you and your Chap- ing for the Historical Collection being lo- M29 “Weasel” showing it at work at ter members are invited to attend. cated at Fort Drum is that today’s soldiers Camp Hale. Already a display has been F. To date the Division has had 135 KIA and over 1350 WIA. Two soldiers remain MIA can learn from their past. As soldiers built showing a HMMWV (High Mobili- in Iraq. The current unit in the battlespace where they were captured continues to follow scale mountains in Afghanistan via foot ty Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle) on the every lead and aggressively pursue those involved. You can support them and their Family or helicopter, they can draw on the les- streets of Baghdad. However, all the items Members by supporting the 10th Mt. Div. (LI) Scholarship Fund. sons learned in World War II. provided for this display were, at the time, G. A dedicated Battalion, the 3rd of the 85 Mountain Infantry Regt (Prov), replaces and The Historical Collection is funded by in current use and readily available. The expands capability of the Medical Hold unit many of you will recall reading about (Bliz- the US Army for the purpose of training other advantage of the display is that the zard #3, 2007). There are over 350 wounded and injured soldiers in this “Warriors in Tran- soldiers, but this does not mean funds are sand used holds up well in the museum’s sition” unit. The unit provides world class admin and medical support to the soldiers as unlimited. With a struggling economy climate control; placing our Weasel in the they heal and transition from active duty. You can support them by supporting the Wound- and two overseas campaigns being snow will prove to be much harder! A pre- ed Warrior Fund. fought, funding for the Historical Collec- liminary quote of $80,000 has been of- H. The 86th Combat Infantry Brigade (MT) has been re-activated as part of our Reserve tion is limited. Even with the struggles of fered for construction, but as the Histori- Components. funding, we have grown since our open- cal Collection gets either time or money, ing just one year ago. A new display of never both, we will have to spend some Climb to Glory! uniforms will be completed soon. Our more time to make this one work. PAGE 4 BLIZZARD 2008 NUMBER 1 UPCOMING EVENTS

DATE ORGANIZATION EVENT LOCATION Last Thursday of Northwest Luncheon Milwaukie, OR each month Last Thursday of 10th Mountain Mtn. Remembrance Ft. Drum each month Division (LI) Ceremony April 13 Mt. Rainier Luncheon Seattle Yacht Club April 17 Upstate New York Luncheon Lake George May 4 Midwest Brunch Elmhurst, IL May 13 Mt. Rainier Luncheon Gig Harbor May 17 Rocky Mountain Hike, picnic Roxborough Park, Chatham Dam May 23 Upstate New York Memorial Day Svc. Ft. Drum May 26 Lower Michigan Memorial Day Svc. Frankenmuth May 26 Rocky Mountain Memorial Day, 10th Tennessee Pass, CO Representing the U.S. at the International Federation of Mountain Skiers Con- Mtn. Div. Memorial gress, left, Bert Anger (86-B), Bill Cruickshank (86-C) and John Duffy (86-HQ-2). June 8 Mt. Rainier Luncheon Seattle Yacht Club June 27 10th Mtn. Div. (LI) Mountain Fest Ft. Drum IFMS XXII CONGRESS July 10 New England 10th Memorial Svc. Lancaster, NH July 12 Mt. Rainier Luncheon Lake Cle Elum John Duffy (86-HQ-2) July 13, 14 Lower Michigan Mini-Reunion Mackinac Island July 29-31 Rocky Mountain Maintenance party 10th Mtn. Huts The International Federation of Moun- members. The Polish delegation sent the August 1 Rocky Mountain Annual work party Memorial site tain Soldiers (IFMS) XXII Congress attached correspondence expressing their August 2 Rocky Mountain Breakfast picnic Stern’s Park, meeting was held in Poland for three days appreciation for conducting the Congress Littleton, CO starting on September 18, 2007. A United in their country. August 12 Mt. Rainier Return to Mt. States delegation of fifteen was led by The 2008 XXIII Congress will meet Rainier Chief Delegate Bert Anger (86-B). The next September in the Spanish Pyrenees September 3-7 Midwest Reunion Carol Stream, IL delegates arranged with our Return to Mountains. September 9-12 Mt. Rainier, Big 4-day joint session Worley, ID Italy tour company InterTrav to visit Letter received from a group of secondary Sky, Northwest Poland for the Congress and Italy for the and vocational schools named Heroes of October 14 Mt Rainier Luncheon Seattle Yacht Club th dedication of an exhibit for the 10 Monte Cassino, Italy in Lubieri, Poland, November 7 Upstate New York Veterans’ Day Svc. Ft. Drum Mountain Division. At the completion of 30 October 2007 November 8 Rocky Mountain Veterans Parade Denver, CO the IFMS Congress the delegates returned Mr. Jaime Coll, IFMS Secretary General November 11 Mt. Rainier Luncheon Seattle Yacht Club to Rome, where they picked up a few nd December 9 Mt. Rainier Luncheon Seattle Yacht Club more 10th people and then traveled Tus- “The 22 IFMS Congress Delegates” cany for one week with an overnight stay On behalf of the whole community of in the Hill Town prior to the opening cere- Group of Secondary and Vocational TALES FROM THE VETS: mony at Torbole on Lake Garda for the schools named: Heroes of Mount Cassino A STORY FROM JOHN JAY 10th Mountain Division exhibit. Our host (ITALY) in Lubieri, I would like to thank Warren Asa (86-G) all the participants of the 22nd IFMS Con- for the Torbole visit was the mayor and John Jay was a Captain when the 10th Mountain was first formed at Ft. Lewis, WA. gress for honoring our school with their the hosts for the exhibit on the September All Army officers at that time were expected to sit a good horse so they would look th presence. It was a great honour to wel- 30 visit were Mr. and Mrs. Gianfranco grand at parades and such where they appeared on horseback. However, many new of- come the guests from the USA, France, Del Santo (Associate). ficers, and especially the skiers and rock climbers from the 10th, were not proficient in Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, this area. The answer was that the Army in its great wisdom, had them come to the cor- The Congress attendees came from Slovenia and Spain. This meeting will ral late each afternoon to study equitation. The following is, as best I can remember, a eight nations and numbered close to 100. stay in our memories for a long time and story as written by Capt. Jay. Our host, the Polish delegation, arranged we hope to meet you in Lubieri once “Before mounting, we were told that falling off one’s mount was considered bad for delegates to stay at a Polish mountain again. ski resort. The program was very interest- form and thus must be avoided. If perchance we did take a fall we were to note in our Our contacts with Karpatczycy as well log book the reason for the fall. After a bit of riding, my mount came close to another ing with lectures and visits to various mil- nd itary installations. A special memorial as the celebration of the 22 IFMS Con- rider and stopped short. This sent me earthward speedily. I noted in my log ‘Fall gress have become an inspiration to make service was conducted at a cemetery adja- caused by contact with another rider’. an exposition. It is devoted to the Moun- cent to a local high school that was dedi- My second fall happened so fast I had no recollection of the cause. So I noted in my tain Soldiers and can be seen in our cated to Pope Paul II, who as a boy was log book that the horse had shied and bucked me off.” school’s Chamber of Memories. There are educated in the school. The IFMS busi- After the third fall, John was out of excuses, so he simply wrote “Caught an Edge”. many exhibits and souvenirs but we hope ness session was conducted at a Boy to obtain many more. We also count on Scout headquarters which also had a very your kindliness. interesting program for the delegates. I enclose a souvenir, which is a DVD BLIZZARD SCHEDULE 2008 This was the first time for the Polish with photographs taken during the cele- Delegation to host a Congress. They did brations in our school. I hope you find Issue No. Period covered Articles Deadline an outstanding job and everyone was yourselves in the photos and have nice pleased with the social and business pro- time watching them. 1 January - April February 15 gram and the food was delicious. The Na- Best Wishes 2 May - August June 15 tional Association of the 10th Mountain Division which is the United States dele- Maria Szczepaniec, School Director 3 September - December October 15 gation totaled 15 persons. The delegation Zespol Szkol Ogolnoksztalcacacych I was represented by veterans Jim Bray Zawodowych, 32-433 Lubieri 20 SEND MATERIALS TO: (87-K), Bill Cruickshank (86-C), Dick POLAND Felicity Hallanan, Editor, 95 Zahler Tract, Sandy Creek, NY 13145 Dirkes (86-E), Gerry Nash (605-A) and E-mail [email protected]; email: [email protected] Harvey Wieprecht (86-F) and their family www.kki.plzsrlubien 2008 NUMBER 1 BLIZZARD PAGE 5 FAMILIES OF MISSING SOLDIERS APPRECIATE SUPPORT about what you all have gone through. But pride of those who made decisions that led uct, but what I’ve seen through this whole (From Page 1) know this, as I watched you all standing at to more sacrifice than was asked of them episode in my life leaves me with a choice. Jimenez, father of Alex Jimenez. The re- attention, the pride I had for you was al- in the hopes of finding Byron and Alex. Will I be bitter or will I be better? I choose union was very good. I just know we had most overwhelming. He expressed his desire to be back there the latter. It is what I can do to honor all of hoped it would be under much happier cir- You need to know that there are many doing even more to try and locate our na- you who have given so much. cumstances that we all could have shared. of us out here trying to support you as best tion’s missing sons. To me, his strong As we went to the barracks to meet Arriving at the gym for the ceremony, we can, sometimes not knowing what to leadership and confidence spoke volumes with Byron and Alex’s unit, we were Maj. Gen. Mike Oates met us at the door. I do but send packages or letters. For me, to the character and caliber of the 10th stopped by a soldier who apologized over so wanted to thank him for the effort put keeping it in the public’s heart and mind Mountain. and over for not being able to bring Alex forth on this year’s POW / MIA National seems to be my calling. I want to share Then came a slideshow that was put to- and Byron home. This is to all of the 10th Recognition Day poster and the letter that your story with others so they know that gether to honor the fallen and the commit- Mountain, but especially this warrior who accompanied it. The ceremony was pro- the men and women I saw were not just or- ment not to forget Alex and Byron. I am so seemed to feel so responsible personally, found. You all deserve our nation’s respect dinary people, but warriors of peace and glad that I live in a nation that cares that as I know you all do as a unit. I want to and gratitude. But what a price paid: the liberty. people live free. It is apparent that the 10th make it as clear as possible: Byron’s moth- heartache, the anguish, being away from After the ceremony, Byron’s mother Mountain holds these values in high reer and I know everything was done that home so long. There are many of us out and I walked outside to take in all of what gard. There will be good that comes out could be done at the time. We hold no here who can’t understand many things had just happened. Colonel Michael Ker- of all of this. I can’t define the end prod- blame except for those who committed the shaw shared more of the dedication and attack, not those who were there in support or those involved in the search. We FIVE 10TH MOUNTAIN WWII VETS UNDER ONE ROOF did not do this to ourselves. Others did this AND HOW THEY CAME FROM THERE TO HERE to us. Hans E. Hopf (86-C) In the coming weeks I hope to display to you all at Fort Drum, and all who are They had never met, didn’t know of Camp Hale, living at timber line on Holy serving and have served, that we back here each other’s existence –now live under the Cross to test stoves, tents, rations, cold in Michigan care and want to know how same roof, are widowed, living independ- weather gear, and reject an early Weasel you are doing. We want to know what sug- ently in apartments, and found each other because of its narrow tracks. Served un- gestions you have that can help us to help by word of mouth and the fame of the der U.S. track coach Capt. Bill Bower- you in any way. 10th. Unusual? Perhaps, but what a re- man, and part of a crosscounty ski trek markable story! told here in their words that “rediscovered” Aspen. Transferred to With honor, gratitude and a hopeful- from their home at the Meadow Ridge re- 171st Combat Engineers, served in Battle ness inspired by you all, tirement community in Redding, Con- of the Bulge, received field commission Gordy Dibler necticut. and other decorations for heroism. Dis- (Reprinted with permission from Ft. Drum charged with rank of 1st Lt. Lived in “What makes this enterprise unusual,” Blizzard, Dec. 21, 2007) contributor Hopf writes, “is the fact that New Canaan, CT. none of us knew of the others (two actually Hans Hopf (86-C): Grew up in SOLDIERS PROMISE met for the first time just three days ago by Nuernberg, Germany, came to the US in TO REMEMBER coincidence), we moved here either be- 1939. Lived in Madison, WI. Once draft- The men are being remembered in a cause we lived in the area or have children ed, volunteered for the “ski troops” in variety of ways, as well. In February, the or grandchildren living nearby, or both. I March 1943. Trained at Camp Hale and Boston Bruins and Detroit Red Wings became the catalyst only because I have Camp Swift until accepted to OCS in Ft. honored the men during a game in Boston lived here the longest (6+ years) and Benning, GA, in August 1944. Commis- Garden between the National Hockey learned about the others by word of mouth sioned a “Mountain-trained” officer, League’s top teams. An honor guard of and then seeking them out.” eventually served as a postal officer in soldiers from the 4/31 including team leader Spec. Matthew Moran and section Here are their stories. Saipan and Guam. Discharged in August 1946 with rank of 1st Lt. Volunteered for leader SSgt. Chris Kunert opened the game, and family members received jer- Fred Bering (87-I): Grew up in inactive reserve status, recalled in No- seys from team captains Boston’s Zdeno Stuttgart, Germany, came to the US in vember 1950 and served as intelligence Chara and Chris Chelios of Detroit. 1938. At the outbreak of WWII, volun- and reconnaissance platoon leader of the Fouty and Jimenez are two of only four teered for the “ski troops” but had to wait 27th Infantry Regiment in Korea. prisoners of war (POWs) in the current for the draft since non-citizens could not Hans Hopf began his time with the John Sachs (87-B, 87-HQ 3rd Bn): th war. join the Army in those days. Once draft- 10 Mountain Division at Camp Hale, Grew up in Vienna, Austria, came to US CO, in 1944. He’s resumed relations ed, arrived at Camp Hale in November in 1940, leaving behind his parents whom 1942. Had basic training, went to Kiska with the Division at the Meadow he saw for the last time in Prague. Lived Ridge retirement community in Red- MISSING SOLDIER as a buck private carrying a BAR, and in New York, NY, was drafted, sent to Ft. came back to Camp Hale. In January ding, CT, where 5 comrades of the PROMOTED Bragg, NC and then transferred in De- 10th have “found” each other living Despite the fact that he is missing 1944 was designated as cadre for the 90th cember 1941 to Ft. Lewis, WA, and as- Regt and transferred to Camp Carson, under the same roof. in action in Iraq, Sgt. Alex R. signed to 87-B and then to S-2, 87-HQ Jimenez will continue to be promoted CO. The 90th Regt never materialized 3rd BN where he remained via Camp and wound up in Fort Ord, CA. Was dis- Italy. Discharged in Camp Carson, CO, as his time in rank and in service Hale, Kiska, Camp Hale, Camp Swift, October 1945 with rank of Pfc. Lived in make him eligible. charged with rank of T/Sgt in February Italy, and the Yugoslav side of Slovenia. 1946. Lived in New Fairfield, CT, with Oyster Bay, NY. According to the Ft. Drum Public Discharged in Camp Carson, CO, with Affairs Office, the action is a long- his wife Irmi, where they shared in a busi- rank of Sgt. Lived in Westport, CT. ness creating crib accessories and NOTE: Hans Hopf tells us further that, standing Army policy which means decorations. Ted Streeter (87-C): Grew up in “Between us we have 41 descendants. that his family will receive all entitle- Great Neck, NY. Volunteered on recom- Ray Finlay has 22 children (6 children ments due retroactively to June 26, Ray Finlay (86-A, 86-G, MTG): mendation of Minnie Dole. Assigned to and 16 grandchildren. And Fred and I 2007, the date of his promotion. Grew up in Fort Washington, NY, volun- 87th in Ft. Lewis, WA, May 1942. Re- still skied –Utah (Alta), Colorado (As- Jimenez served earlier in Iraq, teered for the “ski troops” in 1942. Re- mained with same company via Camp pen), Vermont (Mad River Glen) last from June 2004-2005. members rooming with Torger Tokle at Hale, Kiska, Camp Hale, Camp Swift, year—and may again in 2008.’’ PAGE 6 BLIZZARD 2008 NUMBER 1

DENVER 2007: SEMPRE AVANTI! Photos By R.J.B. Chavez and Barry Gutierrez

Commander Tim Kovacs, Mountain Rescue Assn.

Joe Perry (10-MED-A, D)

Barbard Walton (Honorary), with Curator Dennis Hagen Warren Asa (86-G)

Bob Carlson (86-L), Carl Peterson (Associate)

George Cahill (87-L)

Neal Yorker (87-L) remembers those who came home, and those who didn’t

Ed Kirches (87-L, M) 2008 NUMBER 1 BLIZZARD PAGE 7

Howard Harvey (87-HQ) Harvey Wieprecht (86-F) David Griswold (87-B, D)

Hans Sorensen (87-K)

Richard (Dick) Over (110-Sig), flanked by Frontier Airlines’ “Penguins” left, Matt Swann, Dennis Malone, Curtis Terry, Dan Testa.

Donald R. Carlson (85-A)

John Gorden (Associate), Frank Romano (86-K)

Reminiscing at Reunion, left, Joy Dirkes (86-E), Laura Dean (86-K), Cathy Chap- man (86-HQ-1,-F), Grace Yank (85-K), and Ann Hager- man (86-SVC).

Lyle Munson (86-A) PAGE 8 BLIZZARD 2008 NUMBER 1 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION (LI) TAPS Operation Iraqi Freedom: December 2007-February 2008 Howell, PFC George Howell, 24, ((87- awards and decorations. He had looked 1, 2-14 INF, 1st BCT), December 21, forward to attending college near Ft. 2007, Riyadh, Iraq *. He is survived by Drum, and going to his favorite, Buffalo his wife Kristen, daughter and son of Bills football games. Prunedale, CA –a third child is due in Sweet, PVT Jack Tavis, 19 (1st BDE, July– and his mother of Watsonville, CA. 2nd BN, 22nd INF), February 1, 2008, A native of Salinas, CA, he worked in- Kirkuk, Iraq*. He is survived by his fa- stalling hardwood floors before entering ther and stepmother Glenn and Penny of the Army in April 2007; completed basic, Alexandria Bay, NY, his mother in Con- advanced individual training at Ft. Ben- roe, TX, a step-brother and a half-sister, ning, GA. Several awards and decora- his grandparents, several aunts and un- tions. He was buried at Arlington Nation- cles. He attended Alexandria Central al Cemetery; he had been in Iraq for one School and he joined the Army in April, Brian Wells, Jim Sheets, Dameon Dotson and Judith G. Carbonell month. 2007, and completed basic and advanced Pratt, SGT Austin D., 22, (HQ & HQ individual training at Ft. Benning, GA. WINTER SPORTS CLINIC Co, 30-2, 4th BCT), December 15, 2007, He was assigned to Ft. Drum in August. CHALLENGES VETERANS Balad, Iraq+. He is survived by his par- Several awards and decorations. nd th ents of Cadet, MO. Joined the Army in Van Orman, SPC Timothy R., 24, (2 Jim Sheets (10 LI) May 2004, completed basic and advanced BN-22nd RGT), February 5, 2008, Al I work for the Readjustment Counsel- individual training, Ft. Benning, GA. In Muqdadiyah, Iraq*. He is survived by his ing Services, Syracuse/Watertown Vet March 2007 completed 4-month deploy- wife Cadie and a daughter at Ft. Drum, Centers, in the Global War on Terrorism. ment to Afghanistan. Completed Air As- NY, his parents in Port Matilda, PA, a Every year I take disabled OIF/OEF vet- sault course in 2006. Several awards and brother and 2 sisters. He enlisted in Feb- erans to Mount Sunapee, NH, for a week- decorations. ruary 2003 and completed basic and ad- long Winter Sports Clinic for Disabled Smith, PVT Daren Allen, 19, (Alpha vanced individual training at Ft. Benning, Veterans. Trp, 3rd SQDN, 89th Cav SQDN, 4th BCT), GA. He was assigned to 1st BCT that They have lots of activities going on December 13, 2007, Baghdad, Iraq+. He June. He served in Afghanistan, followed throughout the week such as: adaptive is survived by his mother and stepfather, by a tour in Iraq. Several awards and dec- skiing, wheelchair basketball game, Helena, MT, father, Bozeman, MT, and orations. He played trombone in the Bald Olympic air rifle shooting, snowmobile numerous great-aunts & great-uncles, and Eagle Area High School jazz, concert and rides, massage therapy, adaptive kayaking aunts & uncles. Joined the Army in marching bands, hunted and enjoyed in the pool, Texas hold’em tournament for March 2007, attended basic and advanced watching football. prizes, as well as lots of fun and cama- individual training at Ft. Knox, KY. As- raderie with many other disabled building events such as listed above, they signed to 10th Mountain Division (LI) at * Combat-related; veterans. are not concentrating on their disabilities Ft. Polk, LA, August 2007. Several + Non-Combat -related This year the Ft. Drum Chapter of the or possible Post Traumatic Stress Disor- Assn. sponsored people to go to the clin- der, or readjustment issues from their war ic. I went, as a 10th Retiree, along with experiences. LAKE PLACID REACHES OUT Brian Wells, who sustained a gunshot They are having fun, learning to use TO IRAQ’S CHILDREN wound to the head in Iraq and suffers their current abilities to learn to do winter from Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and sports events, realizing that even though Capt. Drew Lyons (2-22 Inf.) Dameon Dotson, who suffers from acute they have a disability they can still live a KIRKUK, Iraq - Soldiers with the manitarian aid mission in the village of TBI and lost an eye in Iraq. Also from the productive life and have fun.. The clinic is 10th Mountain Division’s 2nd Battalion, Amushabi, just outside the city of Vet Center was Judith G. Carbonell, who free, and the only cost is lodging. 22nd Infantry Regiment, have made Kirkuk. is a veteran of Kuwait and a spouse of a winning the hearts and minds of Iraqi Many Iraqi school children go 10th Mtn. Div. soldier who is currently Note: The Ft. Drum Chapter has also citizens one of their main efforts since without basic school supplies; even serving in Iraq. provided $15,000 for 15 wounded war- their arrival to the Kirkuk area of pencils and paper are hard to come by. The clinic provides an outlet for veter- riors with amputations or head injuries northern Iraq in September, 2007. The Amushabi school children, rang- ans. When they are with other disabled who were to attend a ski clinic in Boulder, When friends and family of the de- ing from ages 5 to 11, were thrilled to veterans doing productive confidence- CO, in March. ployed soldiers learned of the unit’s ef- receive the backpacks, supplies and fort to provide local Iraqi schools with desks. “It was very rewarding to see much needed supplies, they began a their faces light up with excitement,’’ donation drive within their communi- Kane said. “I am thankful to have had ties –eventually accumulating six large a part in doing something nice for boxes of school supplies which they these kids.” shipped to the 2-22 Inf. soldiers. The mission, which was conducted The soldiers were also able to ac- along with Iraqi Security Forces, is an quire brand new desks, and almost 200 ongoing example of how Coalition backpacks —which they filled with Forces are determined to help the Iraq the school supplies from family and people. “The people in this area seem to friends. “The whole effort was amaz- believe that we have their best interests ing. I told my family back home what in mind,” said Staff Sgt. Jason Folcke- our intent was, and the response was mer, a Schenectady, NY, native with 2- overwhelming as they began to help 22 Inf. “The people take note of these any way they could,” said 1st Lt. Sean humanitarian aid missions, and they are Kane, D Co. 2-22 Inf. —whose family thankful for our efforts.” in Lake Placid, NY, initiated the dona- (Courtesy Ft. Drum Public Affairs tions. The soldiers conducted the hu- Office) VOLUME 10 2008 NUMBER 1 WHY I MISSED THE TENTH PICNIC (AGAIN) 2008 DESCENDANT BOARD MEETING Kim Hudyma (Desc. 86-SVC) The 2008 Descendant Board memories. In June, 1943, the 87th meeting will be held Friday, June Regiment was sent to Ft. Ord for Big decision, try to go to Antiques our other treasures —we did not hit the 20, 2008, at the Bay Park Hotel in amphibious training prior to their Roadshow in Baltimore, or the Tenth jackpot. The Tenth Collection was the Monterey, CA. Previous locations of landing at Kiska in the Aleutians. Mountain Picnic. For those of you not fa- surprise. It was worth $500-700. The ap- Descendant Board meetings were: So we hope to hear some good sto- miliar with Antiques Roadshow on PBS, praiser was especially impressed with the 2007 – Denver, CO ries from 87th veterans in it is a top-rated program on antiques and wood carvings. He stated he had not seen 2006 – Washington, DC attendance. collectibles, and they give free appraisals. them before. Imagine what the value 2005 – Marquette, MI Please know that Descendant Gene and I watch it on TV and decided to would have been if I had dragged every- 2004 – Austin, TX Board meetings are open to anyone go downtown for the experience, since it thing I have to the Convention Center! 2003 – Leadville, CO who wishes to attend and there will only comes to Baltimore every ten years. Please, veterans and descendants and 2002 – Red Lodge, MT be a designated time when anyone After bantering ideas with friends, we Tenth Light soldiers, keep those memen- 2001 – Lake Todd, NH who wishes to address the Board took a basket, a watercolor, some toys tos. Display and enjoy them. Write down 2000 – Denver, CO may do so. If you are unable to at- and, you guessed it, my father’s Tenth where the pictures were taken, and the 1999 – Denver, CO tend but have a concern, please con- Mountain memorabilia. My dad, John stories that are relevant to your experi- So as you can see, locations for our tact your Descendant Chapter Di- Pollock, was in the unit since 1942. So I ences. Or donate the items to the Denver Board meetings have been spread rector listed in the Descendant Bliz- gathered pictures of Camp Hale, a little Public Library or the Colorado Historical out across the country. This has en- zard. He/she will then be able to blue phone directory, pins, stripes and Society, or another museum of your abled simultaneous activities with share your concern at the Board pictures of my father at Mount Rainier choice. Your memories are valuable and local 10th Mtn. Div. Chapter veter- meeting. So if you happen to be in and Camp Swift. I also took two wood make these pictures come alive. The sto- ans, family, and friends. the Monterey area on Friday or Sat- carvings, one of a skier on a ski tip, and ries make it more meaningful to your de- This year a luncheon is planned urday, June 20-21, please join us for the other a panda bear on skis. We also scendants and students of American and for Saturday, June 21, at the Bayo- the Friday Board meeting and/or packed up Dad’s Bronze Star, his cap and World history. Oral histories are great, net Black Horse, located on the Saturday luncheon. You are always some Blizzards from the end of the war in too. grounds of Ft. Ord. For 87th Regi- welcome! Italy. We hit the road. So, sorry I missed the picnic (again). ment veterans, Ft. Ord holds special —Val Rios, President I will not bore you with the results of Maybe next year?

SEMPRE ITALIA 2009 UPDATE Steve Coffey (Desc. 87-F) In response to our request we’ve received several excellent suggestions from the members concerning the next return trip to Italy. We even received some ideas directly from our friends in Italy with their typically generous offers to help us in any way. We will now get to work in earnest on defining the basic structure of the trip and schedule an inspection trip for late spring of this year. For your own planning, as noted before, the trip will occur in approximately the same time of year as in the past (late May - early June, 2009). The core of the trip will as always focus on the Division’s battle route through the Hill towns, and we hope to add some new pre- and post-trip ideas, as well as short excursions as part of the main trip. Again, your ideas are always welcome as we want this to be your trip. Please send responses to me at 1630 York Mills Lane, Reston, VA, 20194 or e-mail at [email protected].

JOIN THE 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION DESCENDANTS The Southern California Chapter observed Riva Ridge/Mount Belvedere day with lunch. Keith McKinney (85-B) and Celia were proud when grandneice Eleanor It’s easy. Go to the website, www.10thmtndivdesc.org and Nunez – here with her mother Maureen – played everything from Bach to “Ninety click on Descendant Application Form. Pounds of Rucksack’’ on the keyboard. (See chapter report on page 4.) PAGE 2 DESCENDANT BLIZZARD 2008 NUMBER 1

The Descendant Blizzard is edited by Bryan Pullen. Descendants: News, stories, announcements, letters, photos etc. are most welcome — this is your Blizzard! Contact Bryan Pullen at 708 S. 6th Street, Davis OK 73030 or email: [email protected]. 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION DESCENDANTS, INC. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS & COMMITTEES (* denotes Executive Committee) Val Rios (Desc. 87-K) Arizona Chapter (’08) Midwest Chapter (’09) Sierra Nevada Chapter (’07) In February, Chapters throughout the country celebrated Riva Ridge/Mt. Mary Broughton Patricia LaRocca *Val Rios Belvedere Day, commemorating the 10th Mtn. Div.’s unprecedented and successful P.O. Box 25964 1151 Parkside Court 6816 S. Maple Prescott Valley, AZ 86312 Carol Stream, IL 60188 Fresno, CA 93725 assault of Riva Ridge and ensuing Belvedere Offensive. Locally, I had the privi- 928-775-2259 630-221-0989 559-834-6230 lege to attend the Sierra Nevada Chapter luncheon in Monterey along with my [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Dad and a dozen other Chapter veterans. Together with descendants, spouses, and Father: Martin Bockelmann, 126- Father: Richard D. Soutar, 616-FA- Father: Cruz F. Rios, Jr., 87-K ENG-A HQ widows, we were able to gather once again to commemorate those heroic actions Southeast Chapter (’07) some 63 years earlier. Armadillo Chapter (’08) Mt. Rainier Chapter (’09) Larry Fields Phebe Davol David Thompson 6300 Deane Hill Drive I have been to Mt. Belvedere and I have seen Riva Ridge. I am very familiar 5675 West FM 487 7712 39th Avenue, SW Knoxville, TN 37919 with the terrain. Now, as I looked around the room at these 80- and 90-year-old Florence, TX 76527 Seattle, WA 98136 865-588-3968 (H) 254-793-3419 [email protected] 206-932-4148 [email protected] men, I closed my eyes and imagined them as young soldiers about to embark upon Father: Donald B. Davol, 86-L, 86-A [email protected] Father: Capt. Marion H. Fields, 85- their baptism of fire in February, 1945. I have heard many of their stories, where Father: Hans Thompson, 85-K HQ Big Sky (’08) they were and what they did on each of those two days. It’s funny, but many of James Walsh w England Chapter (’09) n California Chapter (’07) these men have a difficult time remembering events from earlier in the morning, P.O. Box 305 Ne Souther Stanford, MT 59479 Sue Hagerman, Membership Mary Roddick Ghan but ask them what they did or where they were on February 18/19, 1945, and they 406-566-2638 P.O. Box 60 25642 La Cima Enfield Center, NH 03749 Laguna Niguel, CA 92677 can tell you in detail every hour of that two-day ordeal. So I closed my eyes for a [email protected] 603-632-5337 (H) Father: Robert S. Roddick, Jr., 85-K Father: Stan Walsh, 10 Med -B few minutes and imagined… [email protected] Hero is not a word they would use to describe themselves. Most reserve that Delaware River Valley Chapter (’08) Father: William A. Hagerman, 86- Upper Peninsula Chapter (’07) Berkley D. Ellis Svc Marilyn Kahl word for their fallen brothers who would not return home. Yet as I opened my eyes 930 N. Evans Street 1738 Wilkinson and looked at each of these thirteen veterans, I could not help —as you do— but Pottstown, PA 19464 North Central Chapter (’09) Marquette, MI 49855 610-327-8107 Nikki Fahey 949-364-0159 see each of them as a hero. [email protected] 3601 Phillips Parkway 215 [email protected] Our time together is limited. Sadly, we are saying goodbye to our heroes at an Father: Dr. Berkley Ellis, 86-L St. Louis Park, MN 55426 Father: Walter R. Cook, 86-I -Div- th Grandfather: Myron E. Fahey, 604- HQ ever-too fast pace. We must do all that we can to help our 10 veterans, spouses, Ft. Drum Chapter (’08) FA-HQ and widows, attend their local Chapter events. Please contact your local Chapter Mike Plummer Upstate New York Chapter (’07) 121 Paddock Street Northwest Chapter (’09) Vacant Director and ask how you can help! Our time together is limited. Watertown, NY 13601 Marney Roddick Utah Chapter (’07) I also want to mention that I was able to attend the Memorial Service for Pfc. 315-782-4178 P.O. Box 7661 Ron Sawdey George J. Howell, a member of the 10th Light, 87th Regiment, 1st Brigade, who was [email protected] Salem, OR 97303 2016 Emerson Ave. President, 10th Mtn. Association 503-371-3326 (H) Salt Lake City, UT 84108 killed in Iraq, December 21, 2007. The service was held February 17, near Mon- [email protected] 801-582-2820 (H) Lower Michigan Chapter (’08) terey. I had the opportunity to speak with Kristen, his widow, and when I told her Father: Robert S. Roddick, 85-K [email protected] th Kathy Lumm Nichol Father: James J. Sawdey, 87-B that I was representing the 10 Mtn. Div., she was extremely appreciative. She 3280 Kissner Street Roadrunner Chapter (’09) thought that I had come from Ft. Drum but when I told her that I only came from Flint, MI 48504-4416 Vacant Washington DC Chapter (’07) Father: Harold Lumm, 85-L Pamela Pikla, Chairperson: Fresno, she was no less appreciative. I could tell that having a representative from th Metropolitan New York Chapter (’08) Rocky Mountain Chapter (’09) Membership the 10 attend the service meant so much to her. It was an honor being there and Donald Ruso Perkins, Treasurer Dan Whittemore 3707 Red Grove Rd. representing 10th Mtn. Div. Desc. Inc! 35-11 85th Street, Apt. 9H 4626 S. Wolff Street Baltimore, MD 21220 Jackson Heights, NY 11372-5505 Denver, CO 80236 Father: Hassell G. Vass, 10-AT-A 718-651-2995 (H) 303-738-9571 VIRES MONTESQUE VINCIMUS [email protected] [email protected] Father: Ruso H. Perkins, 87-I Father: Leslie Whittemore, 86-H AT-LARGE BOARD 303-423-2514 ORAL HISTORY PROJECT MEMBERS [email protected] Myrna Hampton MEMBERSHIP WEEKEND Father: Marvin E. Taylor, 126-D Sierra Nevada Chapter President* ENG 4803 Monterey St. Pam Pikla (Desc. 10AT-A) Val Rios (’09) Carmel, CA 93923 Sierra Nevada Chapter Executive VP, Projects * Merit Scholarship, Descendant Essay 831-624-6707 Once again this year, a motley crew not least, we can’t forget Frank and Pat 6816 S. Maple [email protected] Fresno, CA 93725 Steve Coffey invaded the home of Pat and Frank (a.k.a. The Barefoot Contessa) Thornton 1630 York Mills Lane Father: Lt. Col. Henry J. Hampton, 559-834-6230 86-HQ [email protected] Reston, VA 20194 Thornton in Philadelphia over the week- to round out the work group. Father: Cruz F. Rios, Jr., 87-K 703-471-4370 end of January 18-20th. Yes, it was a We printed membership cards, folded [email protected] GOLD STAR 10TH MTN. DIV home invasion, but of a different sort. letters, stuffed, labeled, stamped and Secretary* Father: Albert Coffey, 87-F DESC CHAIRPERSON Sharon E. Ahrens (’07) The purpose of this weekend was to eat, sealed envelopes. We currently have 756 34 Johnny Cake Lane Vice President Chapter Coordinator* Norman Burkey w Hartford, CT 06057 Larry Wilson (’07) 308 Colgate Dr. drink, and socialize . . . but mostly we paid members. Also, due to a lot of cam- Ne est Hill, MD 21050 Father: Rodman C. Ahrens, 85-C PO Box 3 For (410) 638-8970 had a job to do. paigning at the Denver Reunion, quite a Past President* Columbia Falls, MT 59912 406-892-5951 [email protected] Sharon and Madeleine Ahrens (Rod- few people have forwarded names and ad- Patricia Finn Thornton (’08) Father: Norman L. Burkey, 85-C 112 Maple Avenue [email protected] man Ahrens 85-C), Barbara Catterall dresses of descendants to be added into Father: Ross Wilson, 87-HQ-1 Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 (Joseph Croke 85-G), Don Perkins (Ruso the database. We now have over 3,700 610-667-2911 (H) SPECIAL PROJECTS ON BELAY CHAIRPERSON [email protected] Descendant Blizzard Pamela Pikla Perkins 87-I), Will Niebles (our computer names in our database, which makes for a Father: Capt. Frederick Finn, 85-A Bryan Pullen Washington, D.C. Chapter wizard), and Pam Pikla (Hassell Vass very large pool from which to recruit new & L 708 South 6th 3707 Red Grove Rd. 10AT-A) arrived Friday night, while Mary members. Quartermaster Davis, OK 73030 Baltimore, MD 21220 Denise Taylor (’08) 580-369-5515 410-335-2525 Brock and Sally Zeigenfuss (James Gilro- You can find a membership applica- 4075 Depew Street [email protected] [email protected] nan 85-HQ-3) came on Saturday morning tion at www.10thmtndivdesc.org. Just Grandfather: Harold Sutton, 85-M Father: Hassell G. Vass, 10-AT-A Wheat Ridge, CO 80212 to help with the work. Last, but of course click on Descendant Application Form. 2008 NUMBER 1 DESCENDANT BLIZZARD PAGE 3 DENVER 2007: HALE & FAREWELL MEMORIES LINGER

Colleen McCarthy (Desc. 616-A), Bob Yank (85-K) enjoy lunch at Ski Cooper.

We’ve got a convoy: Denise Taylor (Desc. 126-D), chief medic, ready for trip to Camp Hale

THE LAST RIDGE REVIEWED Following are excerpts from a review of casualties to crumble the morale of an or- Abbie Kealy’s documentary on the 10th dinary outfit. Mountain Division by Morten Lund, in “To its everlasting credit, The Last the September 2007 issue of Skiing Her- Ridge recaptures the feeling of the Italian itage magazine. campaign, building quietly, without the gloss of heroics, an atmosphere that grad- Family portrait features Vic Eklund (86-I0), (since deceased –see “This excellent DVD is the best film ually became emotionally intense, con- Taps, p. 15), son Vic Jr. (Desc.) documentary yet on the 10th Mountain veying at gut level the deadly determina- Division in WWII, truly getting inside tion of soldiers believing they all shared one of the most heroic divisions in Amer- the grim task of holding in their hands the ican military history. That the 10th Moun- future of their nation.” tain Division had an unequaled postwar impact on the sport of skiing makes this film doubly worth watching. Any history recorded from 10th Mountain veterans now will soon be irreplaceable as the number of survivors dwindles. It is heartwarming, then, that The Last Ridge does such a magnificent job of covering the 10th Mountain’s campaign – four months of startling success and grievous casualties in Italy’s Apennines Dave Christie (Desc. 85-F) with new National President “Once in Italy, the 10th Mountain Divi- Mike Plummer (10th LT) and his wife Mirian at Denver Reunion. sion proceeded to meld into one tough fighting unit and to rack up one of the finest division combat records in the history of the United States Army. The men did not let up until the Italian campaign ended in May, 1945, when peace was declared in Europe. The film does a particularly good job of depicting the devastatingly difficult and deadly campaign, interweaving action shots with at least a hundred soldiers’ sometimes laconic, sometimes heart- rending commentaries on camera and in letters home, plumbing the depths of fear The Last Ridge DVD is a one-hour film and courage, of desperation and elation and produced by Abbie Kealy in conjunction craziness evoked in this division’s war. with WXXI, WPBS, and American Public “The 10th was quickly recognized as Television. Visit www.lastridge.com to or- an elite division by the surprised Germans der the DVD and to view behind-the- Dick Powers (87-B, C, D) talks with Christopher Doucette – American soldiers who advanced scenes material including the soldiers’di- (Desc. Arthur D. Doucette (dec.) 87-HQ-3) at the steadily despite the infliction of enough aries and letters. Living History Display Group camp site in front of the Marriott. PAGE 4 DESCENDANT BLIZZARD 2008 NUMBER 1

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

The Southern California Chapter of the 10th Mountain Division Descendants met on December 1st for its annual holiday luncheon and gift donation to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign at the La- Members of the Southern California Chapter gathered to Meyerhoff (Desc. 86-MED-I) and Val Rios (Desc. 87-K). guna Hills Holiday Inn. observe the December holiday included, from left, Joyce The group presented Diane with its Meritorious Service Descendants’ President Val Rios was in Loewy Ibbetson (Desc. 86-B), Milt & Diane Fisher (Desc. Award and thanks for her contributions to the Chapter as attendance and spoke to the gathering be- 85-C), Yandell & Monique Bishop (Desc. 87-I), Greta Editor of the “Rucksack.’’ fore showing the feature, “The Last Ridge.” ARIZONA ROCKY MOUNTAIN Mary Broughton (Desc. 126-A Eng.) In the Rocky Mountain Region, we have many activities with the veterans and en- The fall luncheon meeting was held Tuesday, November 6, 2007, at the Home Town courage as many descendants and friends as possible to attend. We support our veter- Buffet in Scottsdale with ten veterans and six wives plus four descendants in ans monthly in their luncheon meetings and annual Christmas Dinner hosted by descendant David Christie (Desc. 85-F). Veterans and descendants will observe Memor- attendance. th Besides a general business meeting after the luncheon, a Board of Directors meeting ial Day on May 26 at the Tenth Mountain Memorial on Tennessee Pass, Colorado near was held earlier that morning. Allan Orler (Desc. 87-HQ-l) resigned as Secretary/Trea- Camp Hale. surer due to his relocation to California to be closer to family. Attendees voiced their In addition, the descendant group is facilitating an August 2, 2008 Breakfast Picnic at our local Stern’s Park in Littleton, CO; a May 17, 2008 hike in Roxborough Park and gratitude for his fine service. Don Kitzman (Desc. 87-F) announced that descendant th Penny Keaton (Desc. 90-C) would consider filling this position. picnic at the Chatfield Dam facility; and will support veterans of the 10 Mountain Di- Phil Lieberman (Desc. 38th RCT (MT TR) and Don Kitzman both expressed inter- vision and all other veterans at the annual Denver Veterans Parade on November 8, 2008. est in running for president for the next term. An election was set for the February th luncheon meeting at the Quilted Bear Restaurant in Scottsdale. Our descendants staff the July 29-31, 2008, 10 Mountain Hut maintenance program with our descendant overseers, Steve Wilmot (Desc 87-HQ) and Debby Clem This chapter has a very special veteran, Al Field (85-I). Al prepares a newsletter st covering interesting items pertaining to the past and current events of the ski troops. He (Desc. 85-C). Our annual Memorial site work will be held August 1 . puts together articles and pictures about the 10th and the sport of skiing. Copies of his newsletter are available for all attendees. We all appreciate his contribution and hard “ON BELAY PROJECT” work that goes into preparing this informative material. IN KNOXVILLE Descendants have had an on-going project called “On Belay” whereby they will give support to 10th Mtn. Div. veterans and their families in any way they can. Because the most recent roster of 10th veterans and descendants listed addresses by geographical location, it is much easier to know about veterans living in a certain city or region. Dr. Larry Fields (Desc. 85-HQ) found out that there were three WWII veterans living in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. They are Kenneth Jack Allen (86-HQ, 86-D), Alvin F. Shinn (10th Med C), and Jerry Branam (10th-HQ). So he called in advance to set up a visit with the different veterans and gave them two gifts, the 2008 10th Mtn. Division calendar and the book, “Peace in the Valley,” written by Chaplain William H. Bell. The books were sent as a gift from Chaplain Bell’s son, descendant Bob Bell in CATALOG UPDATES Banning, California. Fields reported that the visits were appreciated and the gifts well received. One of The on-line Catalog (10thmtndivassoc.org) is being updated to reflect current items for the veterans called back several times to say how much he appreciated the contact, the sale, new postage/handling charges and deletion of items no longer carried. gifts and the words of appreciation for his service in 1945. Other descendants are en- Two new in-stock items which are not in the Catalog are computer mouse pads (white couraged to support the “On Belay” project by contacting and possibly visiting veter- with the Division logo in blue and red) and light colored plastic car license plate holders with the Division name on them. Both of these items are $5 each. ans who may be residing in their area. There is also a wide variety of Descendant goods for sale including vests ($45), backpacks ($30), baseball caps ($16), short sleeve T-shirts ($15) long sleeve T-shirts ($20) and button-down denim shirts ($45), all with 10th Descendant logos on them. 10th Mountain 2008 calendars are still available from Turner Publishing Company, call 1.800.788.3350. VISIT THE Frank J. Thornton, Association Quartermaster Denise L. Taylor, Descendant Quartermaster DESCENDANTS WEBSITE 112 Maple Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 www.10thmtndivdesc.org email: [email protected]; phone 610.667.2991 2008 NUMBER 1 BLIZZARD PAGE 9 10th Mtn. Div. (LI) Scholarship Fund 10th Mtn. Div. (LI) Wounded Warrior Fund

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Wick, Betty Little, Edward J. Wieprecht, Harvey A. Kurnik, John Wickstrom, Steven N. Loudis, George A. Winters, Eugene P. La Coe, Lucille Wiebel, Robert A. Lukowski, Albin Womack, Max Larmon, Jay S. Worley, Virginia M. Macaluso, Vincent G. Yank, Robert & Grace Linscott, Patricia Wyner, Harold Magruder, Lawson Yorker, Neal C. Linscott, Donald Jr. Ziebold, Edward Z. Marker, Rudolph L. Zumek, Joseph PAGE 10 BLIZZARD 2008 NUMBER 1 COMMUNICATING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES COS’E QUESTO? OR ‘EYH DA? TH SOLDIERS IN A NEW LAND ASK -WHAT’S THIS? IMPORTANT TO 10 MOUNTAIN COMMANDER Major General Michael (Mike) Oates where it was before 9-11.” Soldiers today are taking modern cific situations. As they develop profi- wants to be sure civilian communities in At Fort Drum, accordingly, managed technology to war with them –includ- ciency, they can also install their own the Fort Drum area are part of what is growth will determine what happens on ing their iPods. But in the case of a se- words. The Army is monitoring use of th th happening to 10 Mountain Division the expanding post. “It’s going to be done lect group of the 10 Mountain Divi- the 260 video iPod nanos to decide (Light Infantry) soldiers and families dur- in a disciplined, structured fashion, be- sion (LI), their equipment has been how effective they might be for wider ing this time of war. cause if things were done too quickly it modified for a special use. And in this distribution as soldiers are increasing- Typical is the time he took to speak be- would disrupt the wider community, so war, the language isn’t Italian, but Ara- ly asked to interact with civilian fore a packed room of several hundred I’m happy with the decision” which will bic. populations. st th members of the Fort Drum Regional Liai- bring another 1,500 soldiers in the form Members of the 1 and 4 Brigade It’s a far cry from booklets and oth- son Organization, Association of the U.S. of a maneuver enhancement brigade to Combat Teams (BCT) have been test- er materials distributed to troops dur- Army and National Association of the 10th the post by 2013. ing newly-developed iPods known as ing the two World Wars. Instead of pa- Mountain Division in early January. The A sign of growth on the post is con- “Vcommunicators.” They include per in a pocket, these tools are de- session began with a moment of silence struction which has continued through phrases in either Arabic for the sol- signed to be strapped to the wrist or for two soldiers missing in Iraq (see sto- North Country winter months. Normally, diers using them in Iraq, or Afghan. In forearm like a watch. What’s impor- ry) –a gripping reminder for those attend- building funding would be between $20- the case of those for Iraq, there are tant is that they may well provide a tool ing. A further reminder of the war is the 25M a year; this year it’s $336M, to in- phrases in Arabic and Kurdish. Those today’s soldiers are more familiar with fact that by the time this edition reaches clude soldier housing, a dining facility, a going to Afghanistan include the Dari and yet will find equally useful when readers, Gen. Oates and his headquarters physical fitness center, a child develop- and Pashto languages. In addition, the they need to ask basic questions like, staff will be only weeks from deploying to ment center and other facilities, expan- machines suggest gestures which “What’s that?”. Iraq themselves. Division Headquarters sion of the Main Post Chapel and Guthrie would be appropriate to use with the and Division Special Troops Battalion Ambulatory Health Care Clinic and the words. (From a story in “Army” magazine, will assume responsibilities as Multi- new, adjacent Warrior Transition Unit. In The idea is to provide the soldiers Association of the US Army, Feb. National Division-Central, responsible all, $463M has been allocated for the with ready reference to deal with spe- 2008) for areas south of Baghdad for 15 months. growth of Fort Drum. “Congress has At the same time, 1st Brigade Combat been generous,” Oates said. “You should Team (BCT) is serving with Multi- feel confident in seeing the infantry divi- REACHING OUT TO HELP THOSE National Division-North in Diyala sion here for the future.” WHO’VE SERVED OUR COUNTRY Province; 4th BCT is serving with Multi- The population growth, the general National Division-Baghdad; 3rd BCT is pointed out, is having a predictable eco- Anyone who has served in the military encing a combat-related stress reaction, training at Fort Drum and, with 10th Com- nomic impact. “I left here 12 years ago or who knows someone who has, is also this handbook is for you and your loved bat AVN BDE and 10th Sustainment BDE (as commander of 1ST Bn., 32nd Inf.),” he aware that there may be longterm effects ones.” Among information included are for potential deployment to Iraq in the said, “and it is stunning to see it. We for that person to deal with when they re- explanations and symptoms of combat- Fall, while in early 2009 the 2nd BCT is know that what we do at Fort Drum can turn home. related stress, steps an individual can take expected to deploy in support of Opera- seriously impact civilian communities.” A new publication may be the begin- on a daily basis for self-help, how treat- tion Iraqi Freedom. One of those possible impacts was the ning toward finding assistance, whether ment can help, and ways families and In short, General Oates says, the subject of a Q&A session at the end of the it’s a help in itself by realizing there is a friends can be supportive. A number of Army’s current philosophy of a “Power speech, when Oates was queried about a problem or a means of locating help. It’s sources of assistance are also listed. Projection Platform” which moves units current rumor based on history. Several entitled “Service Member & Family through stages to train, go to war and re- communities in the vicinity of what was Handbook: Managing PTSD and Other The book is available in on-post loca- turn, can be expected to continue for at then Pine Plains Camp were taken over by Combat-Related Stress Reactions.” tions like the clinics or the USO, or can be least the next 4-5 years. “We’re never go- the Army at the start of World War II to An introduction explains that “If you ordered on-line at www.channing- ing back to where we were,” he said. expand the post into its present 107,000- are a service member or veteran experi- beta.com –ask for item # PS93834 “The Army is just not going back to acres. With the pending arrival of more soldiers in the near future, there are con- cerns that that may happen again. “We cannot have encroachment on our area,” the general said, “so we need to protect our buffer areas by preserving the envi- ronment. But we are not planning on ac- quiring additional land as far as I know.” At the same time, 35-38% of married soldiers in the Division and related units are living in towns and villages around Ft. Drum, while efforts are made to provide on-post housing for the younger enlisted personnel and their families whose housing allowances are limited. Other areas affected by the continuing growth include businesses, schools, especially elemen- tary and middle schools which need to expand, and health care facilities. A cost- Wounded soldiers returning from Operation Enduring Center, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, last August when they saving decision was made early on in the Freedom Afghanistan, and Operation Iraqi Freedom received a visit from Deputy Commanding General period of reactivation of the Division, not are visited regularly by members of the command for Support, Brig. Gen. Michael T. Harrison Sr., cen- to build a hospital on post. “We are happy party of the 10th Mtn. Div. (LI), as well as Chapters of ter, and former Armadillo Chapter president Jack with the care for our soldiers and their the National Association. The soldiers were recover- Davis. All of the soldiers pictured have been able to families at area hospitals,” Oates said. ing at the burn treatment ward, Brooke Army Medical leave the hospital since then. “We don’t need our own hospital, but just good care, and we get it now.” 2008 NUMBER 1 BLIZZARD PAGE 11 MT. RAINIER Hal Alford (10-HQ) At the October luncheon meeting held in the Seattle Yacht Club Fireside Room, members reelected the current officers by acclamation. They are Karl Stingl (87- HQ-1), president; Norm Brooks (10-AT-A), first vice president; Ed Gibson (M & CWTC), secretary; second vice president and program chairman; Warren Elmer (10- ROCKY MOUNTAIN HQ), secretary; Royce Ward (10th Inf), treasurer; Hal Alford (10-HQ), Editor, Hugh Evans (85-A,C) “Avalanche.” Past president Dale Smith (DV MP) continues as membership chair- The 2008 Tenth Ski-In began at the Frisco Holiday Inn bar at 5 p.m. on Tenth Mountain man and chairman of the awards committee; Web Barnett (886-HQ-1), chaplain, and Day, February 19, 2008. It ended at about 10 p.m. at the Frisco Holiday Inn on February 27 Gordy Dick (87-G), sunshine chairman. David Thompson, son of Hans Thompson after the closing dinner. In between we skied Keystone, A-Basin, Cooper Hill, Brecken- (85-K), who served this year as chairman ridge, Vail and Keystone. The hotel gave us a reception on February 20 and 25 of us went to of the nominating committee, was ap- dinner at Tuscato’s that evening. pointed Descendants’ chairman. Friday, February 22 was Tenth Mountain Day at Cooper Hill. Besides the 18, 10th Vets In December the Chapter held its tra- and 30-some spouses along with Descendants and friends, there were about 20 Vermont ditional Christmas party, with white- National Guard and another twenty 85th Mountain Infantry Regiment soldiers who joined us bearded John Hendron (87-Med-3) and for the serpentine ski down Cooper Hill just before lunch. The soldiers were camped out in his wife Mary Ann as Mr. and Mrs. Santa tents at Camp Hale. That gave us a total of 80 to 90 Tenth-type persons at Cooper Hill. Claus. They were joined in handing out Rocky Mountain Chapter President George Loudis, in a brief ceremony, presented manag- candy canes by two tall, attractive elves, er Clint Yant with a contribution for the wonderful job they do taking care of us each year. their married daughters Sue Potts and It was an absolutely great, picture-perfect ski day! Gail Mylenbeck. A brief ceremony was held at the Tennessee Pass Tenth Monument. The reading of the A white elephant gift exchange added names of our honored dead was begun again. The first reading, which had begun in 1996, to the festivities, organized by Sunny A celebration was in order for Mt. was completed last year. This second reading is being done by the Descendants. Five descen- Stingl, wife of the Chapter president. Rainier Chapter’s Elmer Johnson (87- dants read ten names each: Deborah Clem (Desc. 85-C), Gary Burton, (Desc. 87-L), Denise Gordy Dick led the traditional singing of E), right, here with his close friend Taylor, (Desc.126 Eng), Barbara Brown, (Desc. 86-A) and Bob Linscott, (Desc. 86-G). Then carols, assisted by his cousin Verbeck Bob Sadler (87-C), on the occasion th Terry Ploot read the names of 15, 99th Infantry Battalion KIA. Nelson Bennett, (87-I, MTG), Smith, at the Jim Nussbaum (85-E) gift of his 90 birthday. Lois Woodward, wife of John (87-HQ-1, 10 RECON) and Hugh Evans participated. keyboard. That evening the troops congregated at the Silver Dollar Saloon, then proceeded to the But there was a sober side to the end-of-the-year festivities. Golden Burro (better known as the Brass Ass). There were 49 for dinner which the sur- Gordy Dick, as sunshine committee chairman, sadly announced the passing of two prised staff handled very well, and there was a little singing. respected and loved members of the Chapter, Judge Thomas B. Stewart (87-HQ-1, On Sunday about 15 attended the Resource Center annual meeting to hear reports from 87-C), of Juneau, Alaska, and Vic Eklund (86-I). Thomas, though living too far away Dennis Hagen, Moya Hansen and Abbie Kealy. Denise Taylor entertained us for dinner at to attend most Chapter meetings, was nonetheless very much a part of the organiza- her Frisco Cabin. It was a delightful evening. tion, having received the Division Distinguished Service Award at the National Re- The last official get-together was for dinner on Wednesday —though there had been union in Denver just a few weeks before his death. Stewart, revered in Alaska for many informal get-togethers in the meantime— with talks, jokes and singing to make the having been instrumental in framing its State constitution, had attended a joint meet- evening both serious and festive. Those attending some or all of the Ski-In are: Hugh Evans, ing of the Mt. Rainier and Northwest Chapters in Gig Harbor, Washington, in May, Jim Nassar (85-C), John & Lois Woodward (87-HQ-1, 10-RECON), Dick Dirkes (86-E), 2003. The group celebrated memories of the Kiska invasion and especially the “Re- Andre Benoit (85-B, 86-B), Jim Bray(87-K), Lorraine Young, Harvey Wieprecht (86-F), turn to Kiska” reunion of August, 1993, almost single-handedly arranged by Stewart. Brian & Carole Kealy, London, UK, Charles, Marvin & Jackson Sanders (Nephews, Nor- By order of the Governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin, State flags were flown at half man Gavrin, 86-L), Ed Raswyck (Associate), Don & Bob Linscott (86-G), Tiny Murphy, mast on December 18, 2007, in honor of Judge Stewart, 88, who had died on Dec. 12. Bob & Grace Yank (85-K), Jim Hess (Associate), Gary Van Hart (Friend), Carl & Franci Pe- Vic Eklund, on the other hand, not only attended most Chapter meetings but was terson (Associate, Honorary), John Gordon (Associate), George Loudis, Steve & Debby also the official “closer” whose sometimes somewhat raunchy but always hilarious Clem (Desc. 85-C, A), Abbie Kealy (Niece, Stuart Abbott, 86-L), Nelson & Madi Bennett Scandinavian jokes, delivered in his own dry, understated way, were the final item at (87-I, MTG), Stan Walker (86-A), Terry & Kari Ploot, Bruce Bjorgum, Susan & Kacey all meetings when he was present. Cooper, Holley Linscott, Sandy Treat, Dave Griswold (87-D, B), Francis & Peran Kubisi- They were so much enjoyed that when a Chapter president, having completed the ak(86-D, B), Denise Taylor (Desc. 126-D), Dick Over (110-SIG), Gary Burton (Desc. 87- program items on his agenda, prematurely announced the meeting adjourned, the L), Joy Ellison (Desc. 87-E), John Gianfranco,Torbole, Italy. whole group would erupt in a roar, “Not until Vic has told his jokes!” Like Stewart, The 2009 Schedule will be more-or-less the same as this year, from Feb. 17- 26. I hope Vic was the recipient, in Sept. 2005, of the National Distinguished Service Award, for to hold the same rates at the Holiday Inn and Columbine/Silver King. his services as the “closer” and for his service as Chapter president and longtime We missed those of you that could not make it this year. I hope that you may be up to the member of the Chapter Board of Directors. trip next year. The general plan is to keep this Ski-In going until there is just one of us left. President Karl Stingl announced in January the schedule of meetings of 2008. All Sempre Avanti! will be luncheons, and all but three will be on the second Tuesday of each month. In addition, a special three-Chapter, 4-day joint session is being scheduled by the Mt. Rainier, Northwest and Big Sky Chapters for Worley, Idaho, from Tuesday-Friday, MIDWEST Sept. 9-12. Kenneth Hanson (85-MED-2) Forty-nine mountaineers attended the Italian Mt. Belvedere luncheon at the Bloom- ingdale Golf Club in the Chicago area on February 16, 2007. At the same time, twelve were at a buffet lunch at General Butler State Park dining room in Carrolton, Ken- tucky. Announcements were made at both locations of the Spring Brunch on May 4, at the Diplomat West in Elmhurst, Illinois and the annual Midwest Reunion September 3 to 7 at the Holiday Inn, Carol Stream, Illinois. Descendant president Patty LaRocca (616-HQ) has made the arrangements for the reunion. The Chicagoland meeting was marked with sadness as Roy (610-A) and Norma Swan- son announced they would be leaving the Midwest to live in Washington state to be nearer family. Both have been loyal Midwesterners and served as Quartermasters for many years. Mt. Rainier Chapter official Greeters at the luncheon registration table. Left to The youngest to attend the Kentucky meeting was Cole Raymond Jenkins, almost right: Sunny Stingl, wife of president Karl Stingl, looking over her shoulder and three, great-grandson of Raymond Thurman (605-B) deceased, who was brought by his signing in Gloria Senner; at the table, Anne Bray and her father, Treasurer Royce grandmother, Descendant Marina Jenkins. Ward, sign in Sandy Huntley, wife of Dennis Huntley (987-F, MTG) not shown. PAGE 12 BLIZZARD 2008 NUMBER 1 anyone in this elite group, I encourage you to let us know so we may extend an invita- tion for membership. Beyond that, we are hoping that one of our descendants, or perhaps a 10th Mtn. (LI) Veteran will step forward and take over the responsibilities of running our Chapter. We are aware of other Chapters that have experienced success in this action and wish to follow that same path. I have served as president for the past 6 years and am ready for a replacement. We are sad to report the loss of two members this past year, Al Lukowski (87-G), and George Motzenbecker (86-F). One of our past presidents, Roy Puckett (87-G), NORTHWEST also lost his beautiful redhead, Norma. Frank Chuk (85-Med-2) We encourage all to attend the Memorial Day Services on May 26, 2008, at the Michigan’s Own Military Museum in Frankenmuth. The service begins at noon, fol- Marney Roddick (Desc. 85-K) has become president of the Chapter Descendants. What a great person to work with. A Godsend! Her dad is Robert Roddick (85-K), who lives in California. Thanks, Dad! On September 22nd, Jim Bray(87-K), the Chapter’s point Trooper (coordinator) for the very worthy Pick & Plant program, was joined at the 10th Mtn. Memorial Grove by Paula Barnes (Assoc), Dick Burling (86-C) & grandson, Darrell & Nancy Tarter (10- Recon) Mary Churnside (Assoc), Warren & Anne Craig (86-C), Ed Flabetich (86-A) & Chapter President, Hank Lewis (B-86), Mike Myers (Honorary), Frank Rinella, (87-I), Eleanor Wiese (Assoc), Harvey Wieprecht (86-F), Ben & Betty Yett (85-G), Lorraine Young and others. The Oregon Highway Department has provided us with reflective yellow with pink stripe safety vests. Since the first of 2007 there have been three work visits for mainte- Hale & Farewell Reunion was a real family reunioin for Floyd H. Erickson (87- nance, watering and planting. This visit a Quaking Aspen for Barney Becker (86-HQ), H), 3rd from left, who was joined in Denver by his brother Gary, and an Oregon Maple for Glenn Farley (87-K) were planted. In addition, for our de- Gwinn, MI, nephew Dr. Bruce Erickson, Salida, CO, and brother parted troopers and those related, this year we have planted an Austrian Lodge Pole Dennis, Bremerton, WA. Those 10th caps went right on at the airport. Pine for Bill Hoffstetter (85-E), Giant Redwood for Betty Wieprecht, Red Oak for Floyd’s attended every reunion but one since 1965. Edger Stowell (87-HQ-2), a Maple for Glenn Mix (Friend), and a Ginko for Dave th lowed by a tour of the museum. We will then have lunch at the Bavarian Inn at 1:30. Wagstaff (86-C). This brings the number of trees planted in the Oregon 10 Mtn. Our group is planning a mini-reunion to Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel. This Memorial Grove to 57. trip is always an experience that is loved by all. The dates this year are July 13th and Thanksgiving and Christmas luncheons were outstanding, with great turnouts at 14th. All are welcome. The more the merrier. For further information you can call Roy both. Again this year at Christmas we took up donations in the amount of $300 for the Puckett at 734-421-6723. very worthy cause of the Ronald McDonald House West. We are looking for a host for our summer picnic. If you would like to host this pic- This year Ed Flabetich, Harvey Wieprecht and Ben Yett attended “Living History nic please call Harry Coleman at 248-380-8330. Our Recording Secretary, Arthur Day” at Millwakie High School, conducted by the students. It is an all-day event dedi- Schwartz (86-H) is off sunning himself in sunny Florida, so this article is being submit- cated to veterans of all wars. This is considered one of the top events of interest in the ted by Harry Coleman, President. school calendar. Plans are in the works for a repeat Big Sky, Mt. Rainier, Northwest Combined Chapter Reunion, September 9 thru 12, 2008, at the fabulous Coeur d’Alene Resort SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA & Casino in Worley, ID. It’s on one of the most scenic lakes in the West, and a golf There was a good turnout at the Christmas luncheon and everyone had a pleasant course ranked among the top 25 in the country. Don’t miss this one! Something of in- time. Warren Asa (86-G) gave an inspiring invocation before lunch. After lunch, terest and fun for everyone. And the price is right. Come one, come all! Bruce Campbell (86-I,M) introduced new members from the Grindelwald Ski Club. At our monthly luncheon meeting (held the last Thursday of each month at the Elk’s Bruce also invited Diane Fisher (Desc. Frank Clark 85-C) to recount her family’s expe- Lodge, 13121 SE Mcloughlin Blvd, Millwakie, OR, 11:45a.m., unless announced oth- rience with the wildfires in Rancho Bernardo. Howard Koch (86-C) presented the Merito- erwise in advance), and other events, attending were Herb & Linda Arnett (87-HQ-1), rious Service Award to Diane for her work on the Rucksack. Diane was quite honored. Eldon & Betty Baller (87-A), Paula Barnes (85-K), Marg Becker (85-HQ & G), John & Val Rios (Desc. Cruz Rios 87-K) spoke about the Descendants’ goals and action Myrna Bell (85-L) along with daughters Catherine & Sophi Rogers, Jim Bray & Lor- plans. Howard Harvey (87-HQ) brought Abbie Kealy’s impressive video “The Last raine Young (87-K), Dick & Pat Burling (86-C), Frank Chuk, Mary Churnside (As- Ridge” for viewing. soc), Robert Conroy (10-QM-HQ), Ross Coppock (86-HQ-3), Warren & Anne Craig Following tradition, a generous donation was made for Toys for Tots. (86-HQ), Gerry & Reba Dunlop (85-F), Harris Dusenbery (86-HQ-1&C), Bill & Don- na Eimstad (86-C), Bob & Bobbie Emerson (604-HQ), Ed & Connie Flabetich (86-A), SOUTHEAST Arnie & Merrie Gagnet (86-HQ-1), Elmer Griffin (87-HQ-2), Orval Herndon (85-E), Bob & Lore Labby (87 HQ-2&G), Hank Lewis & Susan Velikan (86-G). Ray Zelina (605-A) Also Mike & Connie Myers (Honorary), Keene & Ruth Namba (442-Reg), Doc & Jean Activities of the Chapter have lessened through the years. A decade ago, two Chap- Powers (87 B-C-D) along with daughters Debbie Metzler & Martha Galy, Frank Rinella ter reunions and several Belvedere Day celebrations were held every year. Now only (87-I), along with Pam & David, Lena Schneider, Bob Smith, William B. Smith the Spring Break in Greenville, SC from the 7th to the 9th of March and George Rosen- (NHARNG), John Skillern’s wife Nadine (86-A & Svc), Lee Squier & Janet (Assoc), Bet- field’s Belvedere Day celebration in Melbourne, FL, on February 19th remain. ty Lou Stowell (87-HQ-2), Ruth Robinson, Marney Roddick (Desc), Vi Tallman (Assoc), Due to deadlines, a full report on these activities must wait until the next issue, but a Darrel & Nancy Tarter (85-A-Recon-Mtg), Dick & Anna Marie Updegraff (10-AT-A), brief synopsis can be outlined here. Carolyn and George Rosenfield (85-E) open their Harvey Wieprecht (86-F), David Wagstaff’s son Brian (86-C), Eleanor Wiese (Assoc), Melbourne home for Belvedere Day. It’s a time for meeting friends from previous John Wilson (110-Sig), Eugene & Lee Winters (87-C-G), Ben & Bev Yett (10 Recon-85- years. Old ski troopers spin yarns of Hale, Swift and Italy, veterans of the 10th Infantry G). And, Mt Rainier Chapter members attending were Bob and Liz Bagshaw (110-Sig), Division in the Fifties tell how it was during the Cold War, and veterans of the modern Garrett & Joan Gast (86-HQ-1) and Karl & Sunny Stingl (87-HQ-1). division have their own stories. The guest of honor will be CWO Thomas Lebrun, Never Stop Exploring, and Enjoy the Journey! home on leave from Iraq. Then in March, the Chapter journeys to the Palmetto State for their Spring Break in LOWER MICHIGAN Greenville. This charming city, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Harrison “Harry” Coleman (86-B) provides a wonderful setting for a reunion. Chapter President Ed Romer (87-I) and We had four of our chapter members attend the national reunion last August and all Coness Gillespie, in keeping with the best Southern traditions provide Southern hospi- reported that it was a great time. Floyd Erickson (87-H) reports that he was able to tality at its finest. More on these events in the next Blizzard. meet up with his two brothers and a nephew for their own personal reunion. Do we ski in the South? Of course, but one must travel some distance to enjoy the We would like to encourage the 10th Mtn.(LI) Veterans to be part of our group. The sport. George Rosenfield traveled to Utah with an Elder Hostel to do some cross coun- problem? We do not know who they are or where they might live. If you are aware of try skiing. George reports he’s given up on downhill. 2008 NUMBER 1 BLIZZARD PAGE 13

UPSTATE NEW YORK Bill Morrison (86-L) With the advent of 2008, the Upstate New York Chapter looks forward to another inter- PHILLIP WEST esting and active year, featuring both Chapter and Fort Drum events, some informal and I am trying to find anyone!! who might have served with Pfc Phillip West, from Mil- low-key, while others are more ceremonial and “Class A.” We hope Chapter members will waukee, WI, in Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 87th Infantry, 10th Mtn. Div. be involved in as many of these as possible, weather, distance and money permitting. Phillip served from Feb. 22, 1943, to Nov. 8, 1945. He was a messenger, line rifle- Chapter membership last year was over 130, and should continue to be strong as man, drove a jeep and occasionally a 2 1/2 ton truck. He was awarded 2 Bronze Stars th more 10 (LI) and descendants join the ranks. And just as our National Association is (Bronze Star with 2 oak leaf clusters). I would also like to get a copy of the recommen- in “new hands” of younger generations, so will Chapter membership and leadership evolve. The challenge for this, and every Chapter, is now to incorporate these new dation for these —why they were awarded—and copies of any roll call or daily reports members into a cohesive whole. As always, we welcome comments and suggestions or anything that mention him by name. for future Chapter activities. Finally, are the following people still living, and can you forward a way to contact Troopers attending the “Hale and Farewell” Reunion in Denver last summer enjoyed them? Bob Parker (87-HQ), Sam Morrison (87-HQ), or John Woodward (87-HQ). a wonderful and heartwarming trip down memory lane thanks to the great work of the Thanks in advance. committee led by Hugh Evans (85-A, C). There was something for everyone: getting Phillip G. West (Son) reacquainted with old friends, meeting new ones, ceremonial highlights, and walking in [email protected] our footsteps of long ago at Camp Hale and Cooper Hill, where we remembered comrades lost in Italy. Also, on the serious side was the orderly transition of Association (417) 276-3274 leadership from those of our WWII generation to the soldiers of the Tenth (LI) and our Descendants under the leadership of Mike Plummer (10th LI) We pledge our support. PHIL WOLCOTT A significant ceremony was held at Ft. Drum on Nov. 28, 2007, when the 85th In- fantry Regiment was reactivated, after being idled since Nov. 1945. Jim Winterbottom Does anyone remember Phil Wolcott, (87-C)? His son has asked for information. (85-F) was asked to design the regimental crest for the unit’s flag, which he proudly did Please send a note to me and I will forward it. and which was accepted by the Army. Thank you. A North Country ice storm kept Jim from attending the ceremony, but later reading Clayton Anderson (10th QM-B), PO Box 5067, Carmel, CA 93921 accounts of the event, he discovered that the word “Mountain” was missing from the (831) 624-3208 unit’s designation. This omission triggered a rapid and intense battle between Jim and the Army to correct this slight to the men of the original 85th. He won the fight, the Army apologized and the correct official designation is again the “85th Mountain In- fantry”! We are deeply indebted to Jim for his valiant efforts. AUGUST C. BAXTER A second part of that ceremony included the presentation of the Medal of Honor My father, 1st Lt. August C. Baxter (86-C, 87-HQ-3) and later Lt. Col., USA (Ret.), flag from the family of John Magrath (85-G) to Ft. Drum to be displayed in the Ma- died March 18, 2005, in Natchitoches, LA. My family would indeed enjoy hearing grath Sports Complex. The flag award had been created in 2002, but was not intended from veterans through your “Buddy Hunter” system. My father was not active in mili- for those receiving the Medal prior to that. John’s sister-in-law Elain Magrath thought tary associations and frankly I had not thought of contacting you until recently. Among this was unfair, and with the help of officials at Ft. Drum successfully fought the Army a thousand other outrages my father’s military grave marker fails to indicate his major and won! A heart-warming story and a victory for a brave soldier of the 10th. Attend- ing the ceremony were Chapter members Nate Morrell (10th-MED) and this writer. decorations and neglects even to mention his service in WWII. I had been musing As in all our Chapters, time continues to take its toll. Since the last edition of the “Bliz- about this when I thought of looking up your Association and regret I had not done so zard” and our newsletter “The Drift,” four chapter troopers have scaled their last mountain much earlier. and skied their final run. We honor our fallen comrades, Russ Ricketson (85-E), Joe Flo- Hearing from my father’s comrades would be most welcome. ry (85-B, 85-L), Fred Vetter (86-MED 3) and Don Geurtze (616-A). We shall miss them, Sincerely, but hope their families will continue to be involved with Chapter and Association events. Eric C. Baxter, 2613 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA 70117 ARMADILLO [email protected] Phebe Davol (Desc. 86-L, HQ3) Thirty-one members attended the Mount Belvedere Day reception and luncheon in DOUGLAS BAKER San Antonio, TX, where they also held an election. Phebe Davol is the new Armadillo My name is SFC Joshua Harvey and I am looking for some assistance locating a Chapter President. She has been active as a descendant since the early 1960s, as her fa- Soldier from the WWII or perhaps Korean War era from the 10th Mtn. Div. (LI). I ther (Donald B. Davol 86-L, 86-HQ3), was active in the Association early in its incep- tion; he died in 1965, but she has remained active. served in the 10th from 1997 until just recently in January, 2008. That’s right...11 Phebe attended one of the first reunions in Vail and the dedication of the 10th years. Mountain Memorial on Tennessee Pass. She also traveled to Europe in 1969 with Vet- Anyhow, I was at an antique auction in Rolla, MO and found a painting of a Soldier erans and Descendants to visit the battle grounds, the mountain towns in Italy and the wearing the 10th Mountain Patch (without mountain tab of course) and the name is Po River which her father crossed under enemy fire. She made many descendant PVT Douglas Baker and the picture is dated 1951. I cannot make out the distinctive friends during this trip and continues to be in contact with many of them. She assisted unit insignia on his shoulder boards, but I am digging through all the units that were in the planning and coordination of the 10th Mountain Reunion held in Austin in 2004, ever in the 10th and trying to see if I can make a match. The painting is very nice and I and attended and participated at the information desk at the 10th Mountain Hale and Farewell Reunion in Denver in 2007. won it, so I would like to try and find the family and see if they would like it...for free She is looking forward to carrying on the spirit, values, and mission of the 10th of course. I am not sure how it ended up in MO, but it seems like the right thing to do. Mountain Association and welcomes any assistance from veterans and descendants Can you assist? everywhere, but especially in the Armadillo Chapter. She wants to especially thank Most sincerely and respectfully, Marty Daneman (85-HQ-2) and Jack Davis (10-RECON, 87-I) for their encourage- JJ Harvey ment and support during the transition. “Climb to Glory” PAGE 14 BLIZZARD 2008 NUMBER 1 WASHINGTON, D.C. The Chapter is supporting A Co., 1/87, 10th Mtn. Div. (LI) stationed in Iraq, and has received a thank-you for the caring that members are showing: Thanks so much for the care packages you and your association send our platoon every month, it certainly means a lot to us. You’ll be happy to know that the items in the box you sent were swiftly squirreled away by the guys in the platoon. As for items to put in the box in the future, the guys have such varying needs and likes that it’s hard to speak for all of them. It seems that you guys are putting a lot of thought and effort into the 85TH INFANTRY SERVICE CLARIFIED choices that you make though because the men seem to be quite happy with the con- My name is Haskell R Beck. I was a member of the 86th Infantry Regiment, 10th tents of each box. Anything that can be Infantry Division during my tour in Germany, 1955 - 1956. I was reading the article on used to pass down time, remind us of page 11 of the Blizzard, Volume 36, Number 3. I believe there is an error where LTC home, or add simple creature comforts to James Swords says this is the first time (Nov. 28, 2007, at Ft. Drum, NY) the colors for our lives is definitely appreciated. I under- the 85th have been uncased since 26 November 1945. If my memory serves me cor- stand this has been a long conflict so the rectly, we had the 85th Infantry Regiment at Bamberg, Germany, during that period. I continued care and dedication of you and had visited some mutual friends there during my tour of duty. We had the 85th in Bam- people like you means the world to us. berg, the 86th in Schweinfurt, and the 87th in Aschaffenburg; 10th Headquarters was Thank you so much. Best wishes, 2LT Judd Lienhard in Munich and the Division Artillery was in Schweinfurt. Thanks for any comment. Haskell R. Beck Chapter members make monthly trips to Walter Reed Army Medical Cen- Association Historian John Imbrie responds: You are quite correct. In 1954, ter to visit wounded soldiers of the 10th the 10th Infantry Division was the first to be sent overseas under the operation (LI). Pictured are Spec. Adam Denton Gyroscope rotation plan for the American support of NATO. This was one of the (4-31 INF) and DC Chapter president Army’s biggest peacetime moves, involving four ships and 150 airlifts from Hassell Vass (10-AT-A). In addition to a Idlewild Airport. Division HQ and most of its companies were located in or near 10th shoulder bag, cap, mug and key Wuerzburg in northern Bavaria. The division’s infantry was made up of the 85th, ring, Sylvia Potash (10-HQ) presented 86th and 87th Mountain Infantry regiments. Adam with a blanket made by the Stretched in an arc from Frankfurt/M. to Nuernberg, the 10th occupied a strate- Handmade Afghans Project. Dedicated gic center position in NATO defense. With 9 Infantry Battalions, 4 Artillery Bat- to bringing comfort and warmth to wounded service members, people knit and crochet in 41 states, DC and four other countries to contribute. talions (25th, 35th, 40th and 43rd), and one Tank Battalion, the division is a pow- erful military force. NEW ENGLAND In early 1958 the 10th Division was replaced in Germany by the 3rd Infantry Division, and returned to the States. On 14 June ‘58, the 10th Infantry Division Brewster Bartlett (Desc. 87-I) was inactivated at Fort Benning, GA. Last July, nearly 100 troopers, families and friends gathered at Shirley and Warren Bartlett’s (87-I) farm in Lancaster, NH, for the 9th annual ceremonies at their 10th Mountain Memorial Garden. Shirley and Warren, with the assistance of their children, grandchildren, friends and vol- REMEMBERING THE MULES unteers from the 10th Mtn. Div. (LI) worked for weeks to have the woodland glade in perfect shape. There are now 70 white crosses, each marked with small American flags in the clear- Sirs: Even though I did not serve in the th ing, each bearing the name of a deceased comrade. Space has been made for additional 10 I have pleasant and humorous memo- crosses in years to come. ries of your outfit while in Camp Swift, Warren’s grandson, Warren Jackson Bartlett, recited the Pledge of Allegiance followed TX, in ’44. by scripture readings, prayers, hymns and remarks by local friends and clergy. Lt. Colonel When we heard thunder on a very hot Matt Fitzgerald (now our New England Chapter President) gave updates on the 10th Mtn. day to find it was a very wide street filled Div. (LI). Chris Beyer then read his poem “Memorial Trees.” The service followed with with more mules than any of us farm boys Brewster Bartlett, who gave out 10th Mountain Memorial Service Awards to Valerie and had ever seen. The street was alive with Dave Elliot, Lt. Col. Fitzgerald, Evelyn Blakeslee and Matt Truland. The service conclud- mules led by 3 mounted horsemen all in a ed with Taps and a walk through the Garden. Most also strolled into the nearby woodland high lope. th where an American and an Italian flag floated above a table of assorted beverages, after Later some portion of 10 lived just across the street from our barracks. Every which the entire assembly moved to Lancaster for a buffet luncheon. morning we had time to see a rodeo before leaving for our own training schedule. The Our annual Memorial Service on Mt. Washington will be held this year at 11 a.m. on mules were partially broken and it was not uncommon to see a runaway mule with a July 10, 2008. The Chapter welcomes anyone who would like to help prepare for the event. clothes line around his neck. One time I remember this one was loose and lunching off Please email Brewster Bartlett ([email protected]) if you are interested. garbage cans. Every time he hit the ground a can would fall and this served to give him more energy. We had many laughs at you boys’ experience. Please tell me (as you remember) how many mules you had and where they served. Wish we would have had movie cameras in that day. Thank you. Jack Gregory, 625 Alpine Dr., Grove OK 74344-2602

Ed. Note: Any experienced muleskinners out there who’d like to provide an appropriate response to this bit of lighthearted reminiscing?

REUNION LOST AND FOUND Due to an address change, we’re repeating word of a gold(ish) bracelet with a small heart on it; a pair of steel frame glasses (no case); a pair of dark glasses (black with black lenses); a blue, button-front sweater; a white, snap-front sweater. If one of these sounds like yours, contact Hugh Evans (85-A,C) and he will mail it Ruso Perkins and Warren Bartlett, both 87-I, talk about good times shared. to you. He can be reached at 720-562-8135, or [email protected]. 2008 NUMBER 1 BLIZZARD PAGE 15 his wife Alice, 2 daughters and a grand- by his wife Alice MacKenzie, a brother, son. Bill maintained a large collection of daughter and son, 2 grandchildren and a 10th Mtn. memorabilia, which he enjoyed step-grandchild. Data processing manag- sharing at Association events and at er of Kingsbury Machine Tool Corp. Ac- schools. He was a member of the PA Ski tive in Racquet Club, American Legion, and Winter Sports Museum Hall of Fame. Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans. An original instruc- Lewis, Blakely (Buddy) ((86-K, 85- tor of the Mount Sunapee Ski School es- G), November 23, 2007, Menlo Park, CA. tablished in 1948, remembered as a won- Aldrich, William G. (86-A), Decem- way, he emigrated to Norway at 20 and He is survived by his wife Simone, a derful skier and for his great sense of ber 22, 2007, San Jose, CA. He is sur- joined the 10th Mtn. Div. He and first wife daughter and son, and 4 grandchildren. humor. vived by a daughter and son, and 3 grand- Cora lived in Florida and then Atlanta, He was a lifelong athlete and professional children. A career with Sears-Roebuck where he became one of the foremost ice skater. Van Ingen, William D. (85-MED), July 29, 2007, Ivyland, PA. He is survived was followed by one as a broker-realtor, kitchen designers in the country, and was Lewis, Buster “Buck” (10-AT-A), by his wife Charlotte, 3 sons, one daugh- and regular attendance at Chapter active in his church. April 17, 2007, Bryant, AR. He is sur- ter, and 8 grandchildren. Bill was a past functions. vived by his wife Dora Nell (Abell), 2 Duncan, Bruce Gilchrist, January 20, president of the DRV Chapter and a mem- daughters and sons-in-law, 2 grandsons, a Austin, C. Peter (10-HQ), September 2006, Sausalito, CA. Survived by 3 sons ber of the PA Ski and Winter Sports Mu- granddaughter, and a brother. After a ca- 26, 2007, Brackney, PA. He is survived and 7 grandchildren. A stock and com- seum Hall of Fame. by his wife Jane. Pete was a former Quar- modities trader, he was also credited with reer with Prudential Insurance Co., he re- termaster of the National Association, a saving the Yosemite National Institute tired from Farmers Union Insurance Co. Vetter, Frederick J. (86- MED 3), De- past president of the DRV Chapter, and a when it was in trouble in the 1970s; it now His passion was gardening, and he was a cember 30, 2007, Loon Lake, NY. He is member of the PA Ski and Winter Sports has campuses in Yosemite, Olympic and member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. survived by his wife Jean, 2 daughters Museum Hall of Fame. Marin Headlands National Parks. Mitchell, Jack W. (Co D 126 Eng-Co and 1 grandson. Third generation in family business, Vetter’s Hardware, then full- Barrows, Robert Guy (85-F), January Eklund, Victor (86-I) December 10, A 86), January 5, 2008, Portland, OR. He is predeceased by his wife MaryAnn time ski patrolman at Gore Mountain Ski 31, 2008, Pueblo, CO. He is survived by 2007, Issaquah, WA. He is survived by a Center. Developed a subdivision at Bon- his fourth wife, Jeri Wacaster, 6 children, son, stepson, stepdaughter, 4 grandchil- (McAnarney); survived by 4 daughters, 6 sons, a sister, 19 grandchildren, and 8 nie Belle Farm with a prize-winning tree 2 grandchildren, a brother and a sister. A dren, 2 step-grandchildren and 9 great- farm. Fire chief, member of town zoning teacher at New York University, UCLA, grandchildren. As a Forest Ranger with great-grandchildren. Parts manager for Wentworth Chevrolet 30 years and mem- board, Emerson Bank board and Chester the Art Center College of Design in the National Park Service he was instru- Horizon Health Center, Chestertown, NY. Pasadena and Loyola Marymount, he also mental in developing the Lewis & Clark ber, St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church. wrote for television in the 1960s and ‘70s, National Historic Trail. Received Mt. Mutchler, James I. (87-Med-C), Au- Wareham, Harry (87-HQ-3), Decem- and produced a play in Los Angeles, CA. Rainier Chapter Distinguished Service gust 23, 2007, Northwood, ND. He is sur- ber 3, 2007, Malbern, PA. He is survived award 2005. Always closed meetings vived by his wife Judy, a son, daughter, 6 by his wife Barbara and one son. He was Bathelt, Carl L. (90-K, 86-C, G, 85- with several jokes, many with a Scandina- grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. inducted into the Hall of Fame of the L, 87-HQ-3), December 19, 2007, South vian theme. Hadley, MA. He is survived by his wife After a career in farming together, the Pennsylvania Ski & Water Sports Muse- um at Camelback Ski Area in 2004, for Mary Lou, 3 sons, 2 daughters, 8 grand- Erickson, Keith E. (86-A, 90-B), Janu- couple “retired” as volunteers with the his work in the ski industry and as a patrol children and 2 great-grandchildren, and ary 8, 2008, New Braunfels, TX. He is Peace Corps, serving in Costa Rica, CA, leader and instructor. many nephews and nieces. He was a car- survived by his sister, sister-in-law and nu- with the Dept. of Agriculture and Public penter and supervisor at the former merous nieces, nephews and cousins. He Health. They lived in FL and NC for Wayman, Clairl C. (87-L), February, Bathelt Construction Company, business and his brother Bill were operators of one years before returning to ND in 2003. 2008, Albany, MO. He is survived by his agent for Union Local 108 in Springfield of the first ski tows in Wolf Creek Pass. wife Jackie L. and president of the Carpenters Union in Osting, George W. (86-D), April 10, Holyoke. Flory, Joseph L., Sr. (85-B, 85-L), 2007, Tampa, FL. He is survived by his Welsh, John Francis (87-A, 86-C) November 20, 2007, Schenectady, NY. wife Dorothy, 4 sons, 2 daughters, 16 December 23, 2007, Hamden, CT. He is Baxter, August J. (86-C, 87-HQ-3), He is survived by his wife “Nikki,” and grandchildren and 16 great- survived by his wife Mary Jane, a son and March 18, 2005, Natchitoches, LA. He is children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Retired from Schlitz daughter and 2 grandchildren. Employed survived by former wife Addison Sandel, grandchildren. A member of the sheriff’s Brewery, Tampa, Florida. He enjoyed on the sales staff of the St. Regis Paper 2 sons and 2 daughters, and a brother. A and fire departments, Republican club, woodworking, and responding to invita- Co. for many years. member of the 10th Mtn. Division in Italy, Elks club, Order of the Purple Heart. tions to play Santa Claus. 1945, he attended Ashland College and Werst, Oliver Franklin (85-HQ-2, Geurtze, Donald J. (616-A), January Spinney, William (86-I), September then continued as a career officer in the 85-F), September 5, 2007, San Angelo, 24, 2008, Delmar, NY. He is survived by 15, 2007, Gloucester, MA. He is sur- US Army, retiring to Natchitoches. TX. He is survived by his wife of 62 his wife Ruth (Kinnicutt), a daughter and vived by his wife Mary Elvira, a daughter years Jessie, 2 daughters, a son and 3 Bendt, William (Bill) Prahl (85-K), son, 4 grandchildren and 6 great- and son-in-law, and 2 grandsons; a son granddaughters. A veteran of WWII and November 15, 2007, Plano, TX. He is grandchildren. A bus driver with United died in May, 1993. Careers as a masonry Korea, he then worked for the Texas Agri- survived by his wife Virginia, 3 sons, 3 Traction Co, and supervisor of building laborer as well as newspaper deliverer cultural Extension Service as an agent for daughters, 20 grandchildren and 11 great- maintenance and custodial services, and caretaker, while his wife specialized 30 years in Bexar, Callahan and Glass- grandchildren. He worked for 29 years Bethlehem Central High School. In- in cake decorating at 2 bakeries. Until re- cock counties. for the Federal Government. volved in civic, social and religious cently he walked 10-15 miles a day. groups including American Legion, Byrd, Virgil Louis (86-F). Wheeler, Lewis Dexter (86-MED-3), VFW, Masons, Boy Scouts; retired as Stewart,Thomas B. (87-HQ-1, 87-C), December 12, 2007, Juneau, AK. He is February 2, 2008, Orrington, NH. He is chief after 26 years with Bethlehem Re- survived by his wife Mary (Pomeroy). 2 Cassidy, Warren J. (87-H), January serve Police. survived by 6 children. Secretary of the 23, 2008, Paoli, PA. He is survived by his Convention which developed the Alaska daughters, a son and 11 grandchildren. wife Marion, 3 sons, 3 daughters and 10 Hartman, Norman (605-C), Decem- State Constitution, first administrator of After working in the family insurance grandchildren. ber 21, 2007, Reading, PA. He is sur- Alaska State Courts, served on Superior company, he taught at Glen Cove Christ- vived by his wife Edna, 2 sons and 3 Court 1966-1981. Received Associa- ian Academy, then served as program di- Christensen, Knute Anker (85-I), grandchildren. He was an expert carpen- tion’s Distinguished Service Award at rector at Camp Fair Haven. The couple February 10, 2008, Atlanta, GA. He is ter, and devoted to his horses. 2007 Denver Reunion. started the Bowdoin Outing Club which survived by his wife Geraldine (Stevens- gave many students experiences in Bush), a son, a daughter, 2 grandsons and Kohn, William III (86-F), August 6, Symonds, Clare H. (Sy) (85-I), Janu- wilderness camping and mountain a great-grandson. Born in Horten, Nor- 2007, Doylestown, PA. He is survived by ary 11, 2008, Keene, NH. He is survived climbing. COMBAT HISTORY OF THE 10TH IN WORLD WAR II

A concise, 50-page history of the 10th Mountain Division’s campaign in Italy— written by John Imbrie (85-C) and Tom Brooks (85-G), and originally published by the Association in 2002—has recently been reprinted and is now available for nett, Jeanne A. Cablish, Mr.& Mrs. Robert purchase from Quartermaster Frank Thornton for $20 including postage. Duckwall, R. B. Holmes, Norma K. John- The narrative of the 10th’s Italian campaign begins with the arrival of the TENTH MOUNTAIN son, Dorothy & Paul Kitchen, Charles A. DIVISION Kostecka, A. Sidney Malbon, Mt. Rainier 86th Regiment a few days before Christmas, 1944, continues with a summary of FOUNDATION, INC. Chapter, Linda & Tom Olden, Ralph T. early patrols in January and February, and then follows the action starting with Schau, Royce Ward the attacks on Riva Ridge and Mt. Belvedere and ending with the German sur- Mailing Address: Dennis Goldenstein: Joseph F. 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