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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by UND Scholarly Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in 164th Infantry Regiment Publications by an authorized administrator of UND Scholarly Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. s- Cdl ;tt:J' ~ The 164th I FA TJlX.nu.-, ews Volume 5 - No. 6 lllllm!Hlillillillll!llllilllll~llllllllll/1 March 1970 3 3100 01982 8085 ' Reunion Committee Membership The records show that in 1968 we had a paid up membership of 657 members and in 1969 we had a total paid up membership of 593. At this date we have a total of 203. Of course, for the past few years we have sent out notices to remind some that their dues had not been paid. Perhaps a lot of those not yet paid for this year are waiting to receive such a notice. We may have to do it ag;ain but that will cost us about $100.00 for printing of envelopes, postage and mailing expense which we could save if all of our good members would just take a look at your membership card to see if you Registration, Arvid Thompson. are paid up, and if you are not, send The 1970 Reunion Program, Ralph Doherty. in your check pronto. The 1970 Reunion will be held at Housing, Edward Armstrong. I can tell you the last issue of the the Ambassador Motor Hotel, Min­ Ladies, Mrs. Russell Landgren News cost for example $236.00 for neapolis, Minn., Oct. 9-11, 1970. and Mrs. Raymond Sawyer. the issue, plus $52.71 for engravings Our president, Dr. Hubert Flan­ Memorial Service, N. A. Hend­ and $33.36 for mailing, including nery, announced the following com­ rickson. changes of addresses, etc., which mittees, which have had several Photography, John Reidl. makes a total of $322.07. This issue meetings with from 25 to 30 mem­ The committees are hard at work will cost about the same. So, with bers of the committees present: and have already completed most of a little figuring on your part you General Chairman: Russell Land­ the plans. It looks like we are go­ can see the reason for our concern. gren, 1481 Schletti, St. Paul, Minne­ ing to have another great Reunion. Last year we had to drop quite sota 55117, phone 488-1915. You should all make your plans a number from the mailing list for Raymond Sawyer, 3523 Aldrich now to attend. The committees will being more than two years in ar­ No., Minneapolis, Minnesota 55412, be mailing you information on some rears. A few of them have paid up phone 529-3147. of the events to take place and some since; but we have another bunch Secretary, Mrs. Edward Arm- brochures and other information on that have not paid up since 1968 strong. the Reunion. Look for this letter. who will have to be dropped before Finance, Mrs. Arvid Thompson. More details relative to registration the next issue comes out. Fund Raising, Donald Van Slyke. fees, etc., will be covered in the next We need your cooperation. We Publicity, Mel Rivkin. issue of the "News". are not in a position like many other organizations who have member­ ship committees who can contact all the members. We can't do this be­ cause the residences of our mem­ bership is scattered all over the United States. Donations The foll10W.ing named m€mbers have made domtions since it.he Jiasit 1m was pub­ Mhed in the set issue 1969, for which we aTe very gratefu!l. It a'lil. heUps - amounlt­ ing to $66.00. Williard C. Sween, Williston, N. D.; Franklin Patten, Rockville, Md.; John W. Hackman, Butte, Mont.; John W. Koehn, Milwaukee, Wisc.; W. J. Lenagram, Plymouth, Mich.; Mathew Stramer, Hazelton, N. D. (Donations) Lyden McCreary, Carrington, N. D.; Dr. George Hayes, Lisbon, N. D.; Col. E. F. Boru.ski, Des Moines, Iowa; Har­ old D. '1>llins, Madis~1:1J Wisc.; Wm. (Bill) Little-­ hales, Richmond, Caut.; Leland Swensgard, St. Paul, Mino.; Manfred Pautzke, Souris, N. D.; Ro­ bert E. Korman, Anchorage, Alaska; Wm. C. Han­ son, Torrence, Calif.; Harold Caya, Eugene, Oreg.; J. M. Connors, San Jooe, Calif. Harry E. Baker, ew and Ren wed Pa t Pre ident WW II Die Member LaRoy Baird, Jr. Die Mr. Brocopp: Orville N. Dodge, Helena, Mont. Funeral services were held at A. L. Nordhaugen, Fargo, N. D. Dickinson, N. D., Oct. 2, 1969, for I'm writing to let you know that Paul A. Holvik, Moorhead, Minn. my husband, Harry E. Baker, LaRoy Baird, Jr., 53, who died sud­ Clem Cossette, Fargo, N. D. denly. passed away Jan. 23, 1970 at the Warren Hamre, Hillsboro, N. D. V. A. Hospital here in Grand Island, Eugene A. Hill, Grand Forks, N. Nebr. We had moved here in Oc­ D. tober of 1969 to be near the hospital Roy D. Olson, Minneapolis, Minn. from Harvard, Nebr. He had two open heart surgeries and two Hospitalized strokes in the last five years. We both had wonderful memories of Word has just been received that the reunions we had been able to LeRoy Landom, Fraine Barracks, come to. Harry would have been Bismarck, has been confined to the 52 years old this March. He was hospital. We hope that he will make with Co. G 164th Inf. We cele­ a speedy recovery. brated our 29th wedding anniver­ Mathew was confined to the hos­ sary Dec. 21. We have three children. pital, in Bismarck for a short time Sharyl and her family live here in and has been released and returned Grand Island, Brenda, at home and to his home at Hazelton, N. D. Dale, in the Army and stationed in Germany. Attention All Widows Sincerely, Of Deceased Mrs. Fern U. Baker 1404 West Thjrd Street 164th Members Grand Island, Nebr. 68801 At the Dickinson Reunion author­ ity was granted to all widows if Mr. Baird was judge of the Stark Leo Santerse, they so desired to continue their de­ County court. He suffered a stroke ceased husband's membership in in 1956 but had been in good health WW II Dies the Organization by paying the an­ until the past week. As a Lieuten- nual dues of $3.00, which of course Information has just been receiv­ ant with Company K, 164th Infan­ ed that Leo Santerse passed away includes the 164th News. We are Oct. 21, 1969 at his home in Minne­ sure that some of you will want to try from Dickinson, N. Dak., he apolis, Minn. He entered service attend the Reunion at Minneapolis served in every campaign of the in 1941 and served with the Medical this ye_a_r_. ______famous 164th Infantry from Guadal­ Detachment 164th Infantry, and canal to Japan, in various assign­ was attached to Co. K 164th Inf., Locator men ts from Company Officer to and served with that unit until he CARLSON, Cpl. Vernon, 2d Lt., Regimental Supply Officer. At the was discharged in 1945. He leaves Edward J. WILHELM and/or PFC his wife, Mrs. Marion Santerse, 2199 Rudy JAROS last known with Co. end of World War II, then Major La­ Hamlin North, St. Paul, Minn. B, 164th Inf., American Division and Roy Baird, Jr., was present to the discharged on December 6, 1945 at disbandment of the 164th Infantry. Victor 0. Sor dahl Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and/or One of four original officers who SSgt. Robert CARR, contact Wayne had left with the Regiment, he was We regret to learn that Victor 0. McDowell, 901 South 15th, Mattoon, Sorsdahl passed away at his home Ill. 61938. awarded the Combat Infantry in Apple Valley, Calif., Jan. 27 , ------Badge, and the Bronze Star. 1970. Victor enlisted in Company Hugo M. Auer Dies He was married Jan. 1, 1948, to A 164th Infantry, and played on the Company softball team for a num­ Hugo M. Auer, Mott businessman, Audrey Larson, who survives him, ber of years. He entered active 72, died at Mott, N. Dak., Sept. 5, as well as three . children, LaRoy service with the Company, at Bis­ 1969. Mr. Auer served with Com­ pany F 164th Infantry, of Mandan, Baird III, John R. Baird and Ellen marck, N. Dak., Feb. 10, 1941 and Baird. He was a past president of served in WWII. in WWI and he served with 1580th Service Unit during WWII. the 164th Infantry Association. The 164th Infantry News 'ffi4e Ifiast ~nll Ofull Official Publication, 164th Infantry Association of the United States It has been reported that the following named former members of Published Quarterly the 164th Infantry have answered the LAST ROLL CALL since Box 1111 our last issue was published. Bismarck, N. Dak. 58501 LEO SANTRERE, WWII ------Minneapolis, Minnesota COL. H. A. BROCOPP (Retired), Editor HARRY E. BAKER, WWI - - - - Grand Island, Nebraska Second Class Postage Paid at Bismarck, N. Dak. HUGO M. AUER, WWI ------Mott, North Dakota VICTOR 0. SORSDAHL, WWil - Apple Valley, California Printed in the United States Osseo, Minn. Herman: Col. H. E. Barker, Ret. Mr. Harold Barker, Enclosed find my 1970 dues - the Box 1111 first to pay. Hope you have a kind Bismarck, N. Dak. 58501 Here is some fodder to get me 1970 and lose some weight; the same back on the right list. Bad weath­ goes for Art Timboe. I saw a pic­ Dear Sir. er during fall harvest time has ture of the two of you in the 164th Sorry about that. Enclosed this kept me from attending the last "News" and you look like an ad for time, please find $3.00; one dollar Swift's Premium Lard. two reunions. Hope it doesn't hap­ for another emblem (if available) pen again. It is also a nice time to C. J. Glaspel, Grafton, N. D. Editor's note: Thanks for your - I'll add it to the Wyo. USP & FO get up to date on the dues. dues Cy, but you failed to prescribe collection and one dollar should pay I see former Co. "C" buddies anything for the weight reduction. for postage. every once in a while and it sure Thank you very much. is a pleasure. They seem to be ag­ 1970 Reunion ing a bit though. Too bad they Minneapolis, Minn. L. C. Marchant can't stay young like me. 804 Mitchell Your paper is well received in Oct. 9-11, 1970 Laramie, Wyo. 82070 these part~. A fitting tribute to those from 164th Infantry. 164th Infantry Rifle Team, 1916, Yours truly, Vernet R. Anderson Jacksonville, Fla. Have You Paid Your Dues?

HAV E YOU MOVED? It costs ten cents each time you fail to give us your ·change of ad­ dress. One at 1a time, these changes do not seem much, but multiplied by thousands they make a large sum. You can save us fu.e expense by notifying the paper immediiaitely when you change your address. Please include your ZIP Code. By so doing, you will ·assure your­ self of future copies of The 164 th Infan try News. Below is an easy form for noting any changes in your address. Just Guadalcanal - Who Are They? fHl in the appropri1a te informa t'ion and mail as soon as possible to the 164th Infantry News H. A. Brocopp, Ed1tor P.O. Box 1111 Bismarck, Nortth Dak()ta 58501 Mailing Instruct1ons Name ______

Check one: ADD DROP CHANGE New Address Add to Mailing List Street or P.O. Bo.h______Town ______State______Zip___ _ Old Address - Remove from Mailing List Street or P.O. Box. ______Town ______State______Zip___ _ ,-- More Pictures Taken at 1969 Reunion

Letters from Members of 164th Infantry Ass • Gentlemen, used as a guide in organization of it. Dear Friend: Enclosed is a check for my 1970 I can't remember whether or not Responding to your dues notice, dues. I'm paid up as a subscriber to the I am enclosing mine to keep r e Your publication periodically is 164th Inf. News. Would it be any current; I am surprised at mys f the only means of contact many of trouble to advise me? But anyway for my unlikely promptness. Sor J us still have with one of the finest I enclose check for $3.00 to make to have missed the Jamestown infantry regiments ever assembled. sure. I was wondering if you heard union but business pressure a_ r:l The past and present officers are of the whereabouts of Adry Pfush imminence of a strike by our war - certainly to be commended on the of Valley City? Again, Happy New house and service personnel (whic fine work they have done in making Year. fortunately didn't materialize) keI, and keeping this organization what Vernon B. "Jack" Zacker me close to the local situation. Ho ever I am setting my sights on th it is. Editor's Note: I don't know Ardy Sincerely, coming October Reunion and hope Pfush's address, but am sure that to see many service friends from Joe A. Doll, C.L.U. we can get it for you. Last we heard, Pueblo, Colo. near and not so near. You might he was moving to some place in announce to the membership tha. Florida. Col. Brocopp, ------B. Christians?? of old Company E I have a small objection to the To the Editor: (Williston), made a fine inarriagP article of the December 1969 News, Keep up the good work. So glad last August; his bride is good look­ on page 3 World One Buddies Re­ to see the names of old buddies ing. new Friendship in Arizona, by Ter­ (WWII) in the News. Enclosed is Saw from the latest publicatio ry Ross. It implies that only four check for 1970 dues. that Len Clemmens returned t~ members of Company B 164th, WW Willard "Jess" Bandow Jamestown for the Reunion and J. I, survive. Richfield, Minn. had wanted to see him. 1970 is , Here in Fargo, besides myself good round figure and I hope t there are Ward Davenpost, Wm. December 21, 1969 round out my vacation by attendin Early, Jr., Claude B. Meyers, Oscar Dear Col. Brocopp, this year, for sure. T. Wright; in Seattle, Wash., Jack Lorenz H. Schulz of Oslo, Minn., Regards, Hurley; somewhere in Oregon is is in the hospital at Fargo, N. Dak. Joe C. Wells, Arlington, Calif. Jack Hegreness, and in Detona, Fla. for surgery and he is a member of is W. C. Scott. Please resurrect us the 164th. He was 1st Sergeant of Dear Sir: in the 164th News. And there may Company M. Many of your readers The enclosed ten dollar bill to be more that I have lost track of. will know "Red," because he has continue my membership in our George J. Zalusky been active in Veterans' organiza­ Association for 1970, the balance -f Fargo, N. Dak. tions for many years. the remittance to the fund for t! e Sincerely, continuation of the 164th Infantr 1 Greetings Comrades of the 164th. Mrs. L. H. Schulz News in memory of another Barke~r Enclosed is check for 1969 and Oslo, Minn. . .. Captain Clarence N. Barker, 1970 membership. As Commander Editor's Note: We are sorry to Company "K" who passed on in Mesk Post 26 The American Legion know that "Red" was hospitalized, 1937 and, another of those fin this last year has and is keeping me and hope by now he has made a North Dakotans who signified by very busy, we hope to visit North complete recovery and returned their Military service a willingness Dakota and Minnesota during 1970 home. Thanks for your letter. to sacrifice for the protection o~ and perhaps time is so we will be American ideals. able to attend the 1970 reunion. Col. Barker, Attrition has reduced the so-call.. May the New Year be the greatest Enclosed is a check for my 1970 ed San Francisco Outpost member­ for the 164th. dues, though that you might be in­ ship to a point where it has become Regards to all, terested my (spy) Kelly Drabus is almost non existent. Those of u~ Eldy and Mayme Holland now at Due Pho and with the Amer­ remaining manage to get togethe ica! Division. Quite a coincidence infrequently in a spirit of comrade Dear Col. Bro co pp: he should be assigned to my old ship or to honor former comrade outfit. who happen to visit the Bay Region I wanted to extend my hope for Leonard H. Drabus a very fine 1970 and just to say We regret that Colonel Brocop "Hello." Our comrades fade away, Col. H. A. Brocopp did not get in touch with us durin his visit here last year. I am sur Dewey W. Hagen, Ex Co H 1st Ser­ Dear Herman: geant, passed away in Little Rock, that meeting us young oldsters i Ark. He was a real special friend I am herewith enclosing check in one of San Francisco's Topless en of mine. He graduated from the the amount of $3.00, to pay my tertainment centers would have en 2nd Class of the Army Candidate 1970 dues to the 164th Infantry livened his visit. Association. School at Langre, France, with me. With best regards and kin I believe you were in the 3rd Class. Kay joins me in sending to you wishes, Incidentally that school put out and your family our best wishes for some pretty good officers, I think. the Holiday Season. Sincerely, The school has been duplicated by Sincerely, W. E. "Old Bill" Littlehales the Infantry School at Fort Ben­ George Smith 646 40th Street ning, Ga., and I understand actually Arvada, Colo. 80002 Richmond, Calif. 94805 5:00 a.m., Sat., 12- "pork chops" - wow! Prices Dear Col. Bro co pp: 5030 Etiwanda Av stretching in a one way route - up. Enclosed herewith is my personal Mira Loma, Calif While I am on "up prices," may as check in payment of dues for 1970, D e r . B.: well mention that I think I have the to include a contribution to your Pp' hove time - corr answer to why you see long hair on miscellaneous expenses. C, em to "slow down so many "he's," who will mistaken­ ·p I regret very much that I missed ii o forget that I was rr n, ly be called men sooner or later. Of t i.ed and trained to - course barbers have to "eat" also, you last August while you were in at the San Francisco bay area but 1.'' early morn, even h but their $3.00 haircuts help situa­ rds pleased to learn that you were able < <' Sol peeks up ove c un­ tions in reverse. Just seems as tho to contact McCready. He reports · in the east. At s the those in the driver's seats are deter­ that he had a most enjoyable visit 1, time of the day, tho a mined to make it rough for people, ... _ lonesome. No wing, by using the old whip - hard and with you. reeching tires, bar '=>s, hol­ often. If I was younger, I would - Very truly yours, cring kids, or cr yn .. es (God duck - and say, "Yuh missed me," J as. M. Connors less 'em both). but - as the years pile up, the going Right now, I rm llowing my gets tougher. Dear Harold, usual routine "a-C'' ti11, ., "a-sippin" Hey! good friend Col. - What goes on here? Get me out of this I am enclosing my check in the (first cup o' java "a-waitin" for amount of $3.00 for the 1970 dues. the small town "gnmt" (paper) to serious outburst. hit the front porcli. What news of "History," if any, Sorry I wasn't able to attend the Your very welcome, interesting also "mailing list" and '70 dues card Reunion last Fall, but my brother, letter of Nov. 17th was among the - no catch yet, tho paid. Col. Samuel Baglien, said he was first I receiv d at this new address. Thanks much for your letter :md unable to make it last year, so hope Was sorry to learn of more of the Jamestown Sun paper with news of I can attend in 1970. ld timers leaving us. Naturally - the reunion. I couldn't find any information in ~ can't do much about it, so its up Best regards to you and gang, the Infantry News, which gave the t 1 all of us - still here, to take it on from place where the Reunion will be the button and make the best of Same old "youngster," held this year. Could you give me anything that comes. L. F. "Pete" Harmon this information? I (well on the way to 80 now:) am Harold Barker, Best regards, doing same as our good old pal Bob Am sending my $3.00 for 1970 Hill, used to say - quote - "Just Ben Baglien dues, enjoy the paper. So much to Leeds, N. Dak. sticking around to see what the hell keep in touch with the boys. is going to happen next." End J or gen Talmo, Mr. Barker, quote1 Hillsboro, N. Dak. Am wondering if high cost of liv­ Enclosed find mv 1969 dues. I i g (especially "eats") has hit you Col. Barker, hadn't realized untfl I looked at an ~ 1 up there, like it has down here. Please find enclosed a check for old card. I sure enjoy reading the ]\.-:- at and eggs are really "up." dues for 1969 and 1970. We enjoy "News" and once in a while some­ ' ou have to be pretty much in the reading the "News" very much. one from the old outfit is mentioned oney to enjoy chokin' on some of Allen L. Kapfer or a picture. I used to have a com­ •1e so-called - better steaks and Glendive, Mont. plete list of all the personnel of · 1e eggs - up to 75 a doz. for large Hqts. Co., Lst Bn., 164th Infantry, nA. The "lowly" hamburger (per Dear Col. Barker, but our home was destroyed by fire lb.) mqkes a dollar bill look like it Just received the late copy of the in 1963, so I no longer have the list. got ta , ,led up in a family reunion 164th Infantry News which served Would appreciate hearing from any of m o1 ts Some markets now are to remind me that dues are due. of them old comrades from Fargo, setting a "delivery service" Enclosed find check to fulfill my and Cavalier that I was with in Fiji (only 5 e, 10r an item or two bits obligation. and Bougainville. I am presently for a bag) It you phone in a meat Give my best regards to Col. Bro­ the contacting officer at Ford Leon­ order and Jr not home when the copp, if you please. ard Wood, Mo., and we have been boy gets then he just sticks the John C. Spare getting several America! Division meat through the keyhole, and Boulder, Colo. fellows back from Vietnam. That ------old patch sure looks good, especially ·------when one realizes the history be­ APPLICATION F MEMBERSHIP and/or ANNUAL RENEWAL hind this great unit and the many fine men that have served their 164th INFANTRY \ SSOCIATION of the UNITED STATES country through all the years. Best regards to all the staff and with Nam best of everything during the com­ ing year. Mailing . Glen V. Shreve, RFD No. 2, Iberia, Mo. City______State_____ Zip Code No. ____ Dear Sir: DUES F 70 - $3.00, includes subscription to 164th News Enclosed are my dues. Plan on at­ Send to: Harol ker, Box 1111, Bismarck, North Dakota 58501 tending 1970 Reunion. I haven't heard as yet where it will be held. ~------~------Bernard A. Scheer, Gaylord, Minn. A yone Remember Guadalcanal - Who? This WWI Vet.? COa"1mit--9 put Dear Col.: that tAAro ruc~g Thanks for your letter of Decem­ ber 9th. some pQacer I enjoyed reading the 164th "News", and in doing so, am re­ minded of a connection I had with that outfit in a round about way. During the years 1946 and 1947 I was in the Army of Occupation in Italy with the 88th (Blue Devils) Division. Our commander was Major General Bryant E. Moore. General Moore was the same man who commanded the 164th on Guadalcanal. In occupation Moore welded the 88th into what probably was the sharpest occupation outfit that ever existed before or since. In fact for several years after Moore's death in Korea, I carried a copy of a column written by Robert Ruark, where he said: "The 88th America! Highway Division under Bryant Moore was From the America! News Letter, the tautest peace time unit I have ever seen." Then he tells of a very Box 1381, Boston, Mass. 02104 interesting story about General Recently a group of our members Moore (but space will not permit led by the National Commander at- me to tell you the story at this tended a hearing at the State House time.) in Boston on a bill to name a major He then states as follows: The highway in Massachusetts as the principal reason for this letter is to· "America! Division Veterans Memo­ see if I may get a copy of the roster rial Highway." The highway cho­ of the 164th Infantry in World War sen is Route 91 which r'' ~~:::: frol:i;. :!~e • I, and to see if there are any men Connecticut line through Massa­ by the name of Arthur Nelson on it. chusetts to the Vermont line. The I have, in the course of my histor­ bill was passed by the State Senate ical work, come across a man by the and is now in the House. Members name of Arthur Nelson who trap­ will be kept informed of our ped, prospected, and worked as a progress. logger in the Deses Lake area of northern British Columbia. He was a hermit type of individual and Are Your Due Paid? rarely spoke to anyone. However, on occasion he did say that he was To be sure, dig down in your mailing list for failure of them raised on a farm in North Dakota, billfold and look at the last card. having paid their dues for the that he was Danish, and that he And if it is not marked 1970, you past two yeiars. We are sure that had worked in a logging camp in are requested to send in your you don~t want thait to happen to Wisconsin. $3.00. We have had rto remove a you! When he died in 1932 he was es­ great number of names from the timated to be between 35 and 40 years old and may have served in WWI. He left a small estate which has never been claimed. No one The 164th Infantry News has found out where he came from, Box 1111 or knows much about him - he's BISMARCK, N. D. 58501 a mystery. He had pale blue eyes, weighed about 170, had brown hair and about 5'6" and 5'9" tall. If you have any ideas or informa­ tion which may lead to establishing this man's identity, it would be much appreciated. Sincerely, Dick North, Editor, Midnight Sun Artie Series, Box 1862, Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada