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Columbus, Ohio 43206 - 286 Zimpfer St. - 444-9709 May-June, 1967 SHORT HIKE TO REACH MEMORIAL SPOT They've Done Their Job In Planning for Reunion . .. Now It's Up to YOU' LOOKS AS THOUGH THIS BOSTON REUNION IS iii •... GONNA BE DADDY OF 'EM ALL-EVERY » MINUTE HAS SOMETHING BREWING. The New England lads have left no stone unturned. Every little detail that spells comfort for 9th Division members and guests have been taken care of. Anyone who fails to have a grand and glorious time will have no one to blame but them­ selves. Highlights of the report submitted to the Board of Gov­ ernors at its meeting in Pittsburgh are being made a part of this story and in that report will be found facts and figures to prove that this 1967 Reunion will be a dandy-worth every bit of the effort and money necessary to make the trip. The 22nd Reunion will begin on Thursday, July 20 at the Sheraton- "Fenway". The length of the march Boston Hotel which can be reached will take no longer than fifteen directly from the Massachusetts minutes. A short Memorial Service Turnpike or a 15-minute ride from will be held with Father Ed Con­ the Airport and Train stations. nors in charge. If the weather is The Registration Room will be 10- inclement the services will be held cated on the third floor near the in the War Memorial Auditorium elevators in the Jefferson room. This adjoining the hotel. room will be open all day for the BUS TOUR three days of the Reunion begin- After lunch a bus tour of Boston's ning at 9:00 A.M. each of the morn- Historic Freedom Trail will take ings. Those arriving at the hotel a place. It will cover such places as day or two earlier should contact the Common, Kings Chapel, Old the main desk for either Ronnie State House, Faneuil Hall, Paul Re­ Murphy, Herb Olsen or Tom Boyle. verse House, Old North Church, STRIP TICKETS U.S.S. Constitution ("OLD IRON­ The strip tickets will sell for $15 SIDES") and many others. Those of each. Cost of the children's tickets you that are bringing the children and those attending only part of the along will find this tour educational events will be announced later. as well as enjoyable GOLF TOURNAMENT . BA~Q.!JE!. A golf- tOl,ll'J),ffillent., will . be hp-ld '. _" ." f M' during the afternoon of Thursday,: .on, Jti~"rd~y e\Tenmg tht: b.mq~t' July 20 at the Oakley Club. This WIll be held ~ the Gr~9. Ballroom golf club is located only 15 minutes at 7 p.m. ThIS r00m-~s located on the h tel All members who the 2~d :floor level a.dJacent to the fr?m o. .. h ld' ConstItutIon room. PrIor to the ban- WIsh to ~artIcwate s ou SIgn up que't a reception will be held in the at the reg~stratlOn desk early Thurs- Constitution: room in order to as- It's a crying shame all the hard-working committee members of the 1967 Reunion Committee had day mornmg. semble all members before sitting not put in their appearance when the photographer showed up to take the above photo. They have all WELCOMING PARTY . down 'i Jr dinner. The hotel will labored so faithful to make a success of the event. However, that's the way the cookie crumbles sometimes. On Thursday evening at the thIrd have bar service available at this Among the committee members missing from the above photo were - Ed McGrath, Gil Permokas, John floor level a Welcoming party will time. This reception will begin at 6 Quinn, Henry Shimkoski, Larry McLaughlin, Billy Mills, Tom Gray and Father Connors. Those pictured, be .hel~ in the Commonwealth ropg be able to get will be an outstanding HE'S A GRANDPA THE DRUG BUSINESS to the mUSIC of Baron. speaker who has a reputation of ATRIP TO FAIRYLAND Bob Beebe's address is 5621 As­ Carl Mehlberg's address. is 105 ~. chestra from 8 p.m. ~t •. keeping his listeners well entertain- A close study of the Prudential toria Place, Orlando, Fla. Bob is a South Ave., Houghton, MIch. He IS The Baron Hugo 0 a ed during his talk and very short former K Co. 47th man. Parts of a former 60th Med. Det. Carl ad- well known group to ~~1~ and to the point in every day com- Center brochure that is distributed dressed a letter for publication in landers and plays 11 mon folks' language. by the Sheraton-Boston Hotel is a his latest letter to Secy. Quinn survey that taxes the imagination. reads: this language: Ithat most everyone l( JyS. Dancing during and following the "All is well. Mom and I are doing Dear Friends of the Ninth: I often N? Beep-Pop! The l be banquet to the music of Baron Hugo. A visit to the Prudential Building, E~rl, adjoining the Sheraton, a person fine. Our son is just finishing his wonder about Nizalak, Nick WIth us for the thl I The hotel pool which is located first year at Florida State. Our gets on a..""l elevator that whisks up Kofcas, Paul Camlsa, Fred Behrens, ,BUSINESS MEET' : on the 5th floor is open every day daughter married two years ago and Frank Manskowski and a fe~ of the On. Fridar the .ness and refreshments may be purchased ;)0 floors high over Boston in sec­ °re~ onds. You're then on the observa­ lives in Alabama. Mom and I are other fellows. For the past SIX years meetmgs wIll be. at the poolside. A few cabana rooms tion floor of the towering new Pru­ grandparents! ! How hard it is to I have owned and operated the monwealth roOI'" tLe may be available. No reservations believe that a "young good-looking West Side Pharmacy in Houghton. beer party wa be- taken for them. dential building. All around, a I have six employees besides my- fm'e) at the tir ~oard __ brilliant, everchanging panorama kid" like me is a Grandpa. My wife and I are the proudest grandparents self. This is a great winter sports of Governors ueet- RONNIE MURPHY CHAIRl\';~~N unfolds; historic old Boston, Bunker area. Last winter was rather mild. ing in the B( ; also SOUNDS OFF- ' " Hill, Old Ironsides and the Old you ever saw. Tell George Bastedo North Church; the elegant Boston of that my waist measurement is still We only had 194.6 inches of snow- on the 3rd f . fr0!ll Dear Friends: In the late summer 33 inches. fall for the winter. To the best of the Comm( 1 WIll of 1942 all leaves were cancelled for tradition-filled Beacon Hill; famed knowledg~ ano~er th~ universities along the Charles River, "I am beginning to have a bit of mr :there isn't be held ?' the "Men of 9th" and they start- Nm~ man wlthm a hundred mIles The ('1 ng on ed the tedious task of preparing and even the far-off mountains of New arthritis trouble. Say hello to all the thI~ ~om pr~r Hampshire can be seen touching the gang. We wish them well. Grandma of place. I often hear the a luring marking every piece of material and horizon. Below, you see Boston's and I won't be able to be in Bos­ DetrOIt Chapter but that IS about the ( g. He equipment that would be necessary ton for the gathering. Kinda "fur" 600 miles from here. Some day I advi n the to accompany the men who would city within a city, the Prudential hope to attend a convention. Sin- ho' n and wear the Octofoil in his efforts to Center, with its sma r t shops, piece to travel. Maybe one year you 1 sweeping promenade and beautifully will meet in the land of sunshine. cerely, Former T-5 Carl C. Mehl- c am as conquer a nation that hoped to new Sheraton-Boston Hotel. "We did get to visit the Ninth berg, Med. Det. 60th Inf." make this great nation of ours sub- Memorial in Worcester, Mass. a cou­ PAY 1-9-6-7 DU~S N-O-W!. ject to dictatorship. Leading architects, designers, dec­ ple of years ago. Sort of gave me Sam J. Boykin Writes I hold Man~ of you who read this mes- orators, artists and craftsmen join­ room sage wIll recall those days and oth- ed forces to make the Sheraton­ goose bumps to think back over the years. Some names I've forgotten, From Satsuma Sectr . fl(;lOr ers will recall their first days with Boston Hotel a sparkling jewel in ':.n~m,g Sheraton's famous crown. but faces I can still 'see.' I'm sneak­ Sam J. Boykin, Jr., an old Ithe 9th. I ask you top,ay to ask ing up on my 51st birthday now. Ini. Med. Det. man writes ilUoO s I yoursel~es how long a~o w~s this-:- At the Sheraton-Boston there is Have fun at the Reunion and may down in Alabama where the . a.m. ,and a SImple problem m arIthmetIc a wide and wonderful choice to God bless you all. Till we meet suma oranges grow in abu!l hlskey I will give the answer-25 years. select from. again - Yours always, Bob Beebe, Sam's address is just Whitl,. RENEW FRIENDSHIPS When meetings are over, tension 5621 Astoria Place, Orlando, Fla." He wr~tes that he will be u' ~ th In Boston at the Sheraton-Boston and fatigue have a way of hanging PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI make It to Boston but hop, ~ h e Hotel on July 20, 21 and 22, many on. Not at the Sheraton-Boston. A man's life is 20 years of having will be different in 1968.,t e!ll- men from all parts of this great Dive into the huge, outdoor, rooftop his mother ask him where he is Sam had a brother, ':'1~vmg I nation of ours will gather to renew swimming pool. Relax with your fa­ going, 40 years of having his wife the same outfit and . : a~~ad ~iendships that were formed back vorite beverage in the delightful ask him the same question, and at wounded on the way tc - 'ltbe In Fort Bragg 25 years ago. This Mermaid bar, the bold and mascu­ the end, the mourners are wonder­ PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES ..vI message is addressed to 9th men line EI Diablo, or the fabulous Per­ ing, too. Recent reports that to fY- living here in the Northeast. The sian Lounge, where silken-clad Ha­ PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI can college students a Ive Reunion Committee has worked rem beauties add to the touch of The latest acquisition of some draft-exempt status hard to secure this affair for the glamour. A world of dining pleas­ large, computer-happy companies is turbing to some col City of Boston, and they are now ure awaits everyone. A person has said to be a super-duper computer that some profes' ~embers, working hard to see that everyoD to see this place personally to ap­ which does nothing but check on their own milita- ole out- who comes to Boston will haw> preciate the luxurious accommoda­ other computers and report their of grading-A, the War good time. tions. Seeing is believing. errors. It's called the ''Unifink.'' nam. d in the. (Continued on Page 3) Page 2 THE OCTO'OIL May-June, 1967

P:. Scholarship Group Little Joanne Haines Sends Gen. Westmoreland THE OCTOfOIL

Forms 3579 should be sent to 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio Makes a Report A Poem Dedicated to Fighting Men of All Wars EDITORIAL AND EXECUTIVE OFFICES - COLUMBUS, OHIO Highlights of the Scholarship Odofoil Editor••••••••PAUL S. PLUNKETT, 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio 43206 Committee report made to the The Octofoil has a former Presi­ The world is surely a great place Associate ••••••••••••• , •••••"DICK" PESTEL, 1422 Dyer Road, Grove City,*Ohio dent of the Greater New York to be- Board of Governors in Pittsburgh Chapter to thank for copies of a At least for you and me. NATIONAL OFFICERS are printed below. Names of the * * * youngsters who weI' e awarded poem Joanne Haines wrote and sent EMIL LA,NGER, President, 30-07 89th St., .Jackson Heights, N.Y. to Gen. William C. Westmoreland. But what of the boys who left their VINCENT GUGLIELMINO, 1st Vice Pres. 114 Charles St., Floral Park, L.I., N.Y. scholarships are deleted from this FRANCIS MAHER, 2nd Vice-Pres., 14 Davenport St., Worcester, Mass. report at request of the Committee. Pat Morano, the former New York homes WILLIAM MEADOWS, 3rd Vice-Pres., 19367 Dale, Detroit, Michigan The names will be released at the president, resides now at 2208 Lu­ Where they were warm and se­ HARRISON DAYSH, Judge Advocate, 4303 Carriage Court, calus Way, East, Chambersburg, cure, Rock Creek Hi.lUllands, Kensington, Md. Boston Convention. DA»ITEL QUINN, Secretary, 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N..J. (201-866-8195) SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE Pa. 17201, sent in the poem with To go far away and fight for us THOMAS BOYLE, Treasurer, 39 Hall Ave., Somerville, Mass. 02144 April 29, 1961- this explanation: In a bloody, dirty war? BOARD OF GOVERNORS The Scholarship Committee con­ During a recent government as­ 1967- 1969- sidered thirteen new applications signment in Western Pennsylvania, And what of the ones who won't William Hennemuth, Mt. Pleasant, TIl. .John Boden, Box 58, Chester, Pa. and nine requests for renewal. Upon I learned that a young daughter of come back, Ronald Murphy, Scituate, Mass. Herbert Olsen, Randolpk, Mass. a mining engineer, John D. Haines, Who bore unbelievable pain? Emil Langer, .Jackson Heights, N.Y. Ralph Witzkin, Hillside, N. .J. examination of the new applications, Arthur MacDougall, Philadelphia, Pa. Charles Tingley, Silver Springs, Md. it was found that two did not send Jr., wrote to Gen. Westmoreland Did they think they died without .1968- Wm. Andrews, Comstock Park, Mich. the complete information requested. and also sent him a poem which she our support? Charles Koskie, Schiller Park, Ill. Board Member Emeritus had written entitled "For You and Did they think their deaths were Paul Keller, Columbus, Ohio Maj. Gen. Louis A. Craig (Retired) One applicant did not list all the in­ in vain? Anthony Varone, Kings Park, L.r., N.Y. Honorary Chaplain Emeritus formation requested on the financial For Me." Copies of the General's Robert Rwnenapp, 28017 Hughes St., Father Ed Connors, Worcester, Mass. statement, and one applicant is at­ reply and his thanks to the girl­ St. Clair Shores, Mich. Joanne Haines, are enclosed. Let's let them know that this isn't Bri~. Gen. Edwin Randle (Ret.), 503 tending a school not recognized by so, Althea Rd., Clearwater, Fla. the regional accrediting association. I was sorry that I did not get the CONSIDERS ABILITY opportunity to meet the young girl That we're proud of every one' The committee then considered in person. I was so impressed by That their country's grateful for * The official publication of the Ninth* Infantry Division Association-offiices* her sincerity that I felt here indeed men like them, located at 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio. Single copy price is 25 cents per the scholastic ability and the finan­ ci~l was an item that would interest all Who must fight so that peace may issue or by mail $1.50 per year payable in advance when dues are paid. Dues need of the other nine new ap­ be won. are $4.00 per year with $1.50 of the '4.00 earmarked for six issues of The Octo­ plIcants. In considering the finan­ our members. Signed, Pat Morano. foil. Members should notify the Natlonal Secretary, Daniel Quinn, 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N. .J., of any change in address. cial. need of the applicants, their **** May America continue to grow in Published six times yearly, .July-August. September-October, November­ chOIce of college was noted. The Joanne Haines' letter to Gen. December, .January-February, March-April, May-.June by and for the mem­ Westmoreland, dated March 18, 1966 peace, committee does not feel that we May she ever be strong and free bers of the Ninth Infantry Division Association. News items, feature stories, should subsidize the education of a follows: photographs and art material from members will be appreciated. Every effort Box 114, Curwensville, Pa. And ever sing in praise of those ' will be made to return photographs and art work in good condition. Please ad­ student at an expensive and exclu­ Who died for you and me. dress all communications to Paul S. Plunkett, Editor, The Octofoil, 286 Zimpfer sive type university when there is Gen. Wm. Westmoreland St., Columbus, Ohio. opportunity to receive a good edu­ Commander, U. S. Troops **** An extract from the certificate of incorporation of the 9th Infantry Division GENERAL'S REPLY Association reads: "This Association is formed by the officers and men of the cation at less expense. South Viet Nam 9th Infantry Division in order to perpetuate the memory of our fallen comrades, PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI Dear Gen. Westmoreland: I am 30 March 1966 to· preserve the esprit de corps of the division, to assist in promoting an ever­ sending you a poem which I have Dear Miss Haines: lasting world peace exclusively of means of educational activities and to serve Thank you for your letter of 18 as an information bureau to former members of the 9th Infantry Division." EARL GILLEO, FORMER written for all the men and women Copy must be received on or before the 10th of each month to guarantee who have helped defend our coun­ March and the inspiring poem. Your publication on the 20th. Photographs must be received on or before the 5th day try, not only in these times but also ~ntiments so eloquently expressed of publication month. SIXTIETH MAN, DIES in wars past. I am dedicating it to ill the poem reflect the views of Second-Class Postage paid at Columbus, Ohio. Authorized as of October Theo~ore Koller, '110 Smith St., 29, 1958. you and your men (who inspired it) countless other Americans who sup­ VOLUME XXI MAY-JUNE, 1967 NUMBER 6 Peekskill, N. Y. 10566 has furnished and hope it will help to convey my port our efforts here in Vietnam. .&!!Im!ffi!!iI§l§l§l§U!!i1!ffi!!ill1i1!!ilQil!!il.!!illiil.!!ill1i1!!il§l§l.!!i1§1!;RiJ§J§l!1i1!!il.!1il!ffi!!i~l!!iI!!iI.!!ill!i1i~~~ The Octofoil clippings from the appreciation for all you have done I have forwarded the poem to the Peekskill newspapers that printed and are continuing to do for me. Command Information Officer for the sad news about Earl Gilleo's Thank you and God Bless You. possible publication in our military REQUEST FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS death in a New York State VA newspaper. Hospital. Ted Koller is a former Sincerely, On behalf of all the members of FOR 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSN. REUNION Co. H, 60th man. Quoting parts of -Joanne Haines. this command, I extend heartfelt the news clippings, they read: **** thanks for your fine gesture. BOSTON-SHERATON HOTEL, ~ar1 "Juber" Gilleo, 56, who re­ FOR YOU AND ME Best wishes. Boston, Massachusetts ceIved many decorations for his By Joanne Haies Sincerely, ~ervices in four campaigns of war The sun is shining brightly; W. C. WESTMORELAND Please reserve for the undersigned, room reservations, as ill World War II, died at the Frank­ We're happy, contented, and free. General, United States ~y checked, for dates noted: lin D. Roosevelt Veterans Memorial Hospital, Montrose. He suffered a stroke nearly a year ago and had He Vt'ho Enters Here, Lives High On the Hog N arne _ never fully recovered. Mr. Gilleo was born in Peekskill June 18, 1910, the son of the late Address (Street) Lewis and Marcenia Gaudineer Gilleo. City State Zip _ He saw service in the European Theater of War with the Ninth In­ fantry Division, the African thea­ * * * tre; the Eastern Theatre and the Single.Room ( ), $14 ... Twin Beds ( ~Tunisian-Sicily and Sou the l' n ) $18 ... France Campaign, receiving ribbons for the various campaigns and for Children~under 14, no chcrrge; over 14, same room $3 ... the major battles. ~djoining He was a past comamnder of the " Children in room, $12 ' Cortlandt Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Parlor suites with one bedroom- .V0.ile at~ched to the 9th Infantry DIVISIOn, GI1leo was with the 60th ( ) $28 .••() $40 .'. .() $45 •••( ) $50 Regt. Hqtrs. Co. suitesr":~ The Octofoil extends heartfelt Parlor bedrooms- condolences to the saddened sur­ vivors of Earl "Juber" Gilleo. () $61 ... ( )'$66 () $73 PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI In and Out FREE Pm at all hours Bonkowski Keeps Busy * * On the "Home Front" Date of Arrival _ Past National President John Bonkowski writes from 19941 Hick­ Approximate Time of Arrival _ ....; -- P.M. ory St., Detroit, Mich. 48205 that It makes a guy hungry just to look at these tables before any food Date of Departure _ he is back on the daylight trick is placed on them. The above is a view of the fabulous main ballroom and picking up where he left on a all set for the Ninth Division Association's annual banquet at the nea:, few. weeks ago with his community fairy-book Boston-Sheraton Hotel. proJects. One of John's pet projects IS the chairmanship of a Member­ Hugh Hanson Moves ITHIt "EN AT ship Committee for the Greenbriars Home Owners Association. He is Philadelphia-Delaware Picnic Was a Humdinger to Sunny California NETl ':HOLD also participating in a recall drive Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Hanson's The ed a letter in some of the Detroit people have in­ new address is 223 W. Arden Ave., April 1 ·s. Louis Netta augurated against the incumbent Glenda:,,,, Calif. 91203. Hugh has of the ,aware Valley mayor. been a New York City John comments on how proud he November at Worcester. Never have concerning an item that was print­ "vVe led the entire battalion over and White Plains, N. Y. dentist, who is of the typical Ninth Division rec­ we been so impressed as we were by ed in a recent issue of The Oetofoil. the obstacle course," he recalled. also is a former 9th man. Although ord that the Vietnam Ninth Divi­ these "Memorial Services" and the Efforts will be made get the desired -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-W!- Dr. Ahend was sent back stateside sion is chalking up in combat with "Worcester Hospitality." information for Mrs. Gowen, and at Never get so big that you can't because of injuries from North Af­ the Viet Congo Having my boys Ted and Chuck this late date extends sincere con­ always be nice to people on your rica his heart is with the old Ninth, John asks that his best wishes be serve the mass gave me a feeling of dolences to the bereaved family climb up the ladder to success-you and he is planning on going to Bos­ extended to all the old Co. K 47th pride-good old 9th Division pride. from The Octofoil and the officers might just want them to be nice to ton with Dr. Copleman. men-and mentions having soldier­ No doubt Father Connors is the of the Association. you on your way down. PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W! ed with Dick Pestel of Columbus. greatest 9th Division booster of all -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI­ PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W! The reason the cigarette scare PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W! time.-Cordially, Ed Powers. Paying cash for what one wants A mirror is something women didn't last very long is because peo­ It seems a little silly now, but this -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- is a good way to break the habit of consult at all times except when ple are just naturally for whatever country was founded as a protest If at first you don't succeed-well, wantirig too much. changing lanes while driving. the Government is against. against taxation. so much for skydiving. -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- May-June, 1967 THE OCTOFOIL Page 5 McGrath Advertises Octoloil to Cape Cod Folks COL. FORREST BAREFOOT Vice-President Tony Varone In the MEETS UNTIMELY DEATH Driver's' Seat At NewYork Meeting In the last issue of The Octofoil on page 7 was a cheerful mes~ag~ By ARTHUR RICHARD SCHMIDT, FALL DANCE from Lt. Col. Forrest Barefoot. The 6920 69th Street There was some discussion re­ colonel sent a check for life mem- Glendale, Long IsI~d, N. Y. 112~7 gard the Fall I?ance which is set for bership in the Association and told New York Chapter s May meetmg Oct. 7. Also dIscussed was the ad­ of how interesting he found his was held at the Statler-Hilton, 7th visab.ility of changing ~e Chapter's work as the Lompoc (Calif.) Fed- Ave.. and 33rd St. I~ ~e absenc~ of meeting place. CompletIOn of Madi­ eral Correctional Institution. Pres~dent Ralph Wltzkm, 1st Vlce- son Square Garden, across the street Now those cheerful notes from PresIdent. Tony Va~one conduc!£d from the ~tatle:: will make the now Col. Barefoot will be no more. He the me.etmg .and . dId a good Job bad. parkmg sItuation still worse. met an untimely death in an auto- of keepmg thmgs m order. He call- FazI~ suggested transferring the mobile accident near Silver City, N. ~d on George Apar to offer.an open- meetmg place to the Army on 21st Mexico on 11 April 1967. m~ prayer. Secy. D?m MIele read St. and 1st Ave., New York City. Maj. J. M. Alley, AUS, Ret., 4701 mmutes of last meetm~. The~ were Frank says there is ample parking Kenmore Ave., Apt. 1313 East, Alex- accepted as read. Irvmg Fembe~g, space, and even more important­ andria, Va. 22304 sends a death no- Treasurer, reporte~ there was .stIll there. would be no charge for the tice as printed in the Army-Navy- a cash balance. Femberg c:omplamed meet~g ro~m. ~d~itional discussion Air Force Journal, and comments: about too many expense Items. on thIS subJect IS m the offing. "It is incredible that in just the WHALEN BETTER PROTEST FLAG BURNERS last issue of the Octofoil there was Frank Fazio reported that Harry G e 0 r g e Fraenkel invited the ~ item abo~t his Life Membership Wha~en wa~ discharged from the members to attend a parade on May m the ASSOCIation. I know that all hospItal AprIl 29, but he had to use 13 on 5th Ave. from 96th St. to 62nd who knew the "Chief' will mourn a "Pacemaker" to help him with his St., New York City. The parade is his death." breathing. Harry has retired perma- in answer to the flag burners, etc. The bereaved widow, Mrs. For- nently. He sends regards to all the The parade was a great success. rest F. (Louise) Barefoot sadly in- members and invited them to wit- Much publicity was given the event formed The Octofoil about the fatal ~ess the big Memorial Day parade in the newspapers. The Elks and automobile accident and advises m the Bronx. He was parade chair- other organizations that participated that funeral services were held in man. . elected "Miss Liberty" queens to Tucson, Ariz. with full graveside . FazIO reported on Memorial Serv- participate. Groups who marched as military service on 15 April 1967. Ices recently held by Father De- proxies for divisions still in combat Besides Mrs. Barefoot the Colonel Laura at St. Rocco Church in Glen made a hit with the vast crowd wit­ is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Cove, N. Y., and the buffet lunch- nessing the more than 150000 Donald G. Williston, of Boulder, eon that followed. Final plans were marchers. Natl. Secy. Dan Qu'inn Pictured here is Ed McGrath of the New England Chapter shown Col.; and 1 brother and 1 sister. a~mounce~ for ~e Pinelawn Memo- w~s spotted stepping it off high, as he glides his boat into the pier at his home on Cape Cod. The Mrs. Barefoot feels close to the rIal SerVIces whICh were held May wIde and handsome in an effort to Octofoil is a well known vessel in Cape Cod waters. McGrath is an Colonel's many 9th Division buddies 20. Adolph Wadalavage is a member let those boys over in Vietnam know old standby of the New England group. Between his Irish tenor voice an~ hopes to keep in touch r:ith of a. veterans post which held cere- that this was not a country full of and his seaworthy good ship Octofoil McGrath is stirring up quite a theIr whereabouts through future momes at the cemetery on May 20. nutty beatniks. bit of attention. Mc is on the hardworking Reunion Committee. issues of The Octofoil. He asked if it was agreeable for the NEWS OF DEATHS The Oc~of?il joins with officers of ~wo groups to wo~k jointly in hold- There was some discussion on the the ASSOCIatIon, all the members and mg the ceremomes. The Chapter best means for getting news of th L~. Col. .Forrest Barefoot's legion of members thought this a good idea. death or illness of a member to th: Warren W. Bennett and Wife Visit frIends m all parts of the world- ON TO BOSTON entire membership quickly Fazio and expre~ses to the sadden~d fam~- Walter O'Keeffe requested that requested that Dominick Mi~le pro­ 9th Infantry Division's Battle Areas ly most. smcere sympathy In theIr any members interested in going to vide the members of the Welfare most trymg hours. the Boston Reunion July 20 21 and Committee with lists of names ad The Octofoil is in receipt of a very this portion had been rebuilt. A -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-W!- 2? to contact him as soon 'as pos- dresses and telephone numbe~s of daughter of the family is still liv­ interesting letter signed by Warren Gen. Westmoreland sIble. He cannot go ahead with bus members living in the areas as­ W. Bennett. Warren is a former I ing there. The mother and father arrange.ments until being assured of signed to them. Fazio offered to get had passed away in 1965. I wasn't and L Co., 39th man. He is a mem­ Sends fine Message. a certam number who will support the lists mimeographed. ber of the firm known as The Ben­ too sure of what her attitude might the bus deal. PICNIC ALL SET nett Finance Group, with headquar­ be. As I drove up, she stood there During a recent state convention EMIL. REPORT~ Plans for the Chapter picnic were ters offices located in Suites 200-1-2 looking at me with suspicion in her for the Military Order of the Coo- NatIOnal PreSIdent Emil Langer announced for Menlo Park, June 11. Washington Street Arcade, Orlando, and a pitchfork in her hand. Jessie tie in Ohio, the Octofoil editor was gave a report on the National Board Al Orletti, sergeant-at-arms made Fla. The letter reads: wouldn't get out of the car. I told chairman of the convention com- of Governors meeting in Pittsburgh. the dark horse prize collection. It Dear Dan: Enclosed is check for her who I was. She was most happy mittee. Many dignitaries attended He. urg~d members get their reser- was won by Charles Warner. The my '67 dues. to see me again and expressed her including the Veterans of Forei~ vat~on m early for hotel accommo- next meeting will be June 2 at the In your letter to the membership gratitude for the kindness all the Wars Department of New York datIons. Statler-Hilton. you asked for news, along with the "I" Co. boys had shown her and her Past Commander Jim Carberry. remittance. I'll oblige. family. By the way the dragon's Comrade Carberry is a brother of May of 1966, Jessie, my wife, and teeth and the old gutted bunkers Most Rev. John Carberry, Bishop of I toured Europe. I took some time were very picturesque surrounded the Columbus Diocese, who deliv­ to revisit some of the Ninth's battle by green grass and wild flowers­ ered a Memorial Address to the areas. Most areas had changed so quite a different look than in Sep­ MOC organization, w h i chis the much that I could find little that tember, 1944. Honor Degree of the Veterans of was familiar. TOUR RHINE AREA Foreign Wars. DROVE TO THE FOREST We toured the Rhine area. At The Committee Chairman ap­ Remagen we found several of the We rented a car in Cologne and pealed to Gen. Wm. C. Westmore­ bridge's pillars still there. And, lnad to prepare a statement to be drove over to the Huertgen Forest back in the hills at Kaltenborn I area. There's a German Military read to the Convention. Cemetery between Germeter and found nothing that I recognized. The General prepared a message Huertgen (there's still ruins of We hope to return next year and to be read that was beautiful and houses there). Our 3rd Bn. 39th carry my youngest son, Dorsey. My appealing to a gathering of patriotic had heavy fighting in this area­ other two children are now mar­ veterans in which he thanked them probably the worse in the War. A ried-no grandchildren yet! for the support they were given ef­ With kindest personal regards to forts in Vietnam and asked for tbpir few miles away, at Paustenbach continued support. .,.. (near Lammersdorf) I found the all myoId buddies, I am-Sincerely house where we h'td our Co. CP yours, WARREN. (Warren W. Ben­ The message was given wide­ (Co. "I"). The house is almost the nett, formerly with "I" and "L" Co. spread coverage in both the MOC same - the bam section had been 39th). ' papers and the Veterans of For­ shelled while we were there and -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- eign Wars publications. The mes­ sage just exactly as it was written has now been read in the homes of . Pictured here are. a coup.'e of H Co~"'4;7th m::r," whose pose should LEE GRIMWOOD IN over 75,000 members of the Veter­ brmg back a lot of mterestmg remembrances. Watching the strong "Family Circle" Mag ans of Foreign Wars in Ohio. concoction, jokingly referred to as coffee at Fort Bragg are Sgt. Polin­ WITH MONEY BOYS The backing of these patriots cer­ chok and Sgt. Hernandez. Photo sent in by Al Orletti. Prints the "Low-Down" A letter to Secy. Quinn on Sedg­ tainly offsets the mouthings of the few mentally disturbed beatniks DI SftNTO MISSES Herb Olsen, Co-chairman of the wick (Kansas) State Bank station­ screeching in and around some of.no ery brings out the fact that Lee GEORGE ALBERT IS 1967 Reunion Committee, sneaked a uni~i~i~~6~a~~~s~~O_W!_ magazine from his wife's rack and Grimwood is the executive vice the THE NEW YORKERS THE SAME OLD GUY sent several pages of clippings to president of the bank. Lee's letter reads: New Y o,.k Picnic Jack DiSanto is way up in those The Octofoil was happy to receive The Octofoil. The clippings were Vermont hills and misses the Side­ a letter from the old boxing pro­ from the magazine "Family Circle." Dear Dan: Enclosed herewith you will find my check No. 1010, in the Was a Good One walks of New York. His address is George J. Albert, who heads a com­ The articles deals with Bostonian amount of $11.00 for 3 years' dues 154 Dodds Court, Burlington, Ver- pany by the name, G. J. Albert Co., traditions that were not understood A telephone conversation between mont 05401. Jack writes: . to the Association. The Octofoil and Secretary Danny 144 Green St., Waynesburg, Pa. The and in many cases resented in other I am looking forward to seeing Albert Company deals in all kinds parts of the country. The unbiased I have two gripes: the 3-years Quinn on Tuesday, June 13 brought the old gang at the Reunion in Bos­ out some highlights about the picnic of siding, wrought iron and alumi­ story tends to show that the Boston dues just don't seem to last 3 years, ton and hope to run into myoId num railing, and steel garages, as that was when that city was consid­ and I wish that the annual conven­ members of the New York Chapter Co. B 47th buddies: Art "Tank" al~inum staged on Sunday, June 11. Quinn well as. awnings, sidings, pred the Athens of America is no tion could be held out this way Stenzel, Nick "Big Stoop" Palaga doors, JalousIes and storm windows. sometime. Maybe St. Louis or Kan­ reported that the event was a tre­ Jo~ J~ore. In those days she acted supe­ Steve "Leaky" Lelak, Joe Metz, George writes that he had talked nor to the less-blessed portions of sas City? I realize that it would hurt mendous success and added that ev­ Podany and all the others. the attendance but I would sure erywhere he looked he saw the ?ver the phone to Matt Urban, who the nation-and those who still har­ I have been working for the Im­ IS an athletic director in Port Hu­ bor those old animosities of one like to get to one-just once. Chapter's Reporter, Arthur Schmidt If any of the boys from F Co.­ with pencil and pad taking now note; migration and Naturalization Serv­ ron.' Mich. Albert warns Secretary hundred years ago should visit the ice in Burlington since my transfer Qumn to be prepared for the arrival Boston of today. The writer adds: 47th or the I. & R. Platoon of the of interest, particular to list names of 47th are at the convention, please the members who were hard at work. from New York City in 1955. I still of Three Musketters in Boston-Al­ Boston is unique among Ameri­ give them my regards. - Cordially miss good old New York, especially bert, Urban and Al Seebock. can cities. Although it is the north­ On the morning of June 14 Art's the great meetings of the New York yours, LEE GRIMWOOD. much looked for story had not ar­ Another old timer George heard ern borough of Megalopolis - that riv~d Chapter. See you all in Boston-Re­ from recently was Emerson Rhodes alarming urban excrescence that PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI and the printers were yelling gards-Jack DiSanto. thetr heads off to come on with the 305 South St., Carmichales, Pa. ' coats the East Coast down to Wash­ A SALUTE TO THOSE forms-the pressmen are waiting. -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- George sends regards to the old ington-it . retains its individuality, There was no money in the till to 60th guys. both phYSIcally and spiritually. WHO REMEMBER pay those pressmen for standing idle, Paul Leschak Brought -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-W!- The Family Circle story closes: SCHOLARSHIP FUND so the sheet hit the streets without Greetings From Betty "Boston ladies still don't exert the picnic story. Members who failed .John Saquellaa· themse~ves The Octofoil extends a hearty sa­ to attend can figure they missed out Paul Leschak dropped in on the to be chic, and New lute to the three Comrades mention­ Will See Boston York Jokes take as long as five on a helluva good time. Association Board of Governors meeting in years to percolate that far north­ ed below for having remembered members from nearby states and Pittsburgh and stayed over for a so­ Another A Co. 47th man headed in many ways Boston is still aloof the children who will benefit from cities were guests of the New Y ork­ cial meeting after the Board's busi­ for Boston to attend the '67 Reunion from the roaring mainstream of donations to the Scholarship Fund: ers. Look for the next issue of The ness meeting had adjourned. is John Saquella, 6200 Upsal St., American life. And isn't that nice? Former Chaplain Rev. L. B. Kines, Octofoil. Full details with names and Paul is an authority on Pennsyl­ Pennsauken, N. J. S.J., 39th Regt., now at St. Joseph One can go to Boston to breathe all will be forthcoming. Sorry the vania folklore and kept his former John sends regards to all the old history, to breathe tradition, or just College, Philadelphia. pressmen would not stay hitched for buddies entertained with some tall Meyer Wolfson of Brooklyn, N. Y., A Co. 47th outfit and is looking for­ to ~reathe. It will probably never a few more hours so the story could tales - if not authentic they were ward to some real sessions when agam be so great as it once was. a former C Co., 47th man. have been printed in this issue. quite interesting. Alex T. Forrest, Beaver, Pa., a they get together in Boston. John but for the shape it's in, it's in good PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W! Betty was unable to accompany Saquella and National President shape. former 15th Engr. soldier. Ronnie Murphy claims that the Paul but she sent her best wishes -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-W!- Emil Langer are old buddies. Dry Martinis served in the Sheraton to all members of the Association, PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI So keep a kindly thought for good A woman is the only hunter who Boston bars are so DRY that they as well as to the Board members. A Rooster in India is called a old Boston, Mass. uses herself for bait. use dust pans in the urinals. -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- "Hendoer." ------Page 6 THE OCTOFOIL May-June, 1967 DOC WALTON SPOTTED NEW YORKERS HELD IMPRESSIVE MEMORIAL NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASS'N. MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION THE STORK HEADED FOR SERVICES AT LONG ISLAND CEMETERY MAY 20 WALT VICTOR'S HOME By ARmUR RICHARD SCHMIDT, The men of the 9th followed the Dan Quinn, Natl. Secretary, 9th Infantry Division Assn., The Sage from the base of Ken- 6920 69th Street Flag in the Battle because they 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N.J. nesee Mountains in North Georgia, Glendale, Long Island, N. Y. 11227 loved that Flag and believed in Doc Paul Walton, Old Dalton Rd., The New York Chapter made its what it represented. This was the Enclosed please find 1967 dues for: Rt. 7, Rome, Ga., comes forward and annual pilgrimage to Long Island stuff of which the 9th was made. offers some unsolicited information, Cemetery to hold Memorial Services The cost of Freedom is always concerning his old buddy, Walter in memory of Ninth Infantry Divi­ high as we can see by the many Name Serial No. _ Victor, the lad from Atlanta, Ga., sion men who have passed on. tombstones here at Pinela~, but that Association members owes so Ceremonies began with an im- Americans have always paid it. And pressive parade from the parking so for us the living men of the 9th Street Address _ much to for the lifelike photographs lot to the flag post. Services were he takes at every Reunion-many of Infantry Division Association, our which are used in succeeding issues held at the flag post. Opening talks path is clear, we shall never choose City Zone State _ of The Octofoil for the benefit of were made by Frank Fazio, chair- the path of surrender or of submis­ man of arrangements; by Ralph sion to the Godless, in this way the the many members who could not Witzkin, president of the New York souls of our brave men shall live on attend the Reunion. Chapter; Em i 1 Langer, National in our memories, each Memorial I was a member of: Not caring to become involved, th th f The Octofoil quotes a couple of President of e 9 In antry Divi- Day. And through our prayers may paragraphs from Walton's latest let- sion Association, and by Monsignor the Merciful God in Heaven, grant Battery ; Company ; Regiment 9th Div. DeLaura, who said the prayer. A perfect repose to their souls; and ter verbatim for what the quotes are large wreath in the shape of The may they be under his divine wings worth. Here goes: il th d "I called the Victors while I was Octofo' wi colore flowers repre- among 1Jl,e Holy and Pure and may I wish to sign up for the following: in Atlanta. As soon as the boys get senting the colors of The Octofoil their place of rest be in Paradise. their report cards Monday they are was placed at the flag post by Ralph Dear God, keep their souls forever Regular Member, per year ------$ 4.00 0 all off for a few days in Florida. Witzkin and Daniel Quinn, National alive under thy protective wings Secretary of the Association. John and may they rest in peace, and let Donation Memorial Scholarship Fund ------0 "The biggest shock I've had lately Rizzo called for a moment of silent us all say Amen. was to be informed that the Victors prayer. The color bearers were Gus Three-Year Member $11.00 0 are expecting sometime in October. Eilman, Joe Kearns, Joe McAn- RIM · J 2 Te11 Peste1 and the gang up there I drews, and John Schriffen. egu ar eetzng une UFE MEMBERSHIP $50.00 think it was that King Size Bed in Some of the graves visited were At Hotel Statler-Hilton o the Washington Hotel with the room those of James A. Desesto, 60th·, · B b Blue a' t Wh The New York Chapter's June 2 Octofoil Automobile License Disc $ all done m a y pm. 0 George Baker, 47th·, Gerhard Bueh- .50 '11 h t f meeting was held at the Hotel Stat- o knows wh at WI appen 0 any 0 ler, 39th; John Nolan, Friedman, Decals 25c; (5) five for $ 1.00 us during these modern times. After 60th; Rudolph H. Kasper, 60th; ler. About 40 members were present. o getting this information I have again Charles W. Hamburger, 60th F.A.; George Apar offered the opening "Eight Stars to Victory" $ built up my hopes. I still just can't Isa M. Khall, 60th., Jack J. Siegel, prayer for departed buddies. Secv. 2.00 o · 't" Miele read minutes of the precedm'-!! be1Ieve 1 • 60th,' Anthony W. Deering, 47th·, ~ (Pictorial History of 9th Division in action.) WaIton does more trave1m· g m. a William Zukwich, 47th; Father De- meeting', they were accepted as read. circle in that North Georgia section Laura said prayers at each grave. Tr~asurer Irving Feinberg reported Ladies' Auxlliary Member $ 1.50 · t h (with some grumbling) that the 0 than one 0 f those Meth0 d IS preac - He designated Peter Radno, Jr., as Combat Route Map $ er crrcUl. 't'drl ers. T'Ime h e VISI"ts a his assistant. The group visited also treasury was on the black side of .50 0 daughter in Decatur County who's th f 11 . the ledger. Dominick Miele reported " ." 1 .,. e 0 owmg graves: that Hermm'1'0 Su e' f th d' d 60th Infantry History $ expectmg a S0-It s tIme to get out Felix Guglielmino, Vi nc en t C. ar z s a er Ie .50 0 to the east end of Fulton County Abruzzo 47th. William F. Lewis and he sent a condolence card to the Coat Lapel Octofoil Pin $ and visit Dave's family in Hapevi~le. 39th; Vi~tor G: Solmea, 47th; Frank family in the name of the Chapter. 1.25 0 Doc and Mrs. Doc plan on bemg IDelli 47th· Frank Tirado 47th· and Cards with the names, addresses and -:- -:- -:- in Boston and letting the "little" the grave'of Charles PI~kett, son telephone numbers of members in ones shuffle for themselves for a of the Octofoil editor. Danis, a Co. deSIgnated areas were distributed to Please give credit to the following Chapter: few days... A, 47th man, who operates a florist the area representatives of the Wel- The ~e?rgla ~egIOn papers have shop on Lexington Ave. and 77th fare Committee. Philly-Delaware Valley D Greater New York D been prm~mg notIces about the Bos- St., New York City, donated the Frank Fazio reported on picnic ton .ReunIon.. Doc attended a recent wreath. Little Ninth Infantry Di- plans for June 11. Dlinois D Washblgton, D.C. D L~gIOn meetm~ and made the s.ad vision medallions were placed on 17 FOR BUS mIstake of 1?omg there sober WIth each of the graves visited. Another Walter O'Keeffe reported he has New England D Michigan D the result bemg he got placed on the grave visited was that of Edward 17 commitments for the bus tour to Executive Board. They'll never S. Kramer, 47th. There are many the Reunion in July. But he needs Ohio D Fayetteville-Fort Bragg, N.C. D catch old Snozzle Ash with his more 9th men buried in this ceme- more patrons. A notice will be put in ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~a~~~~~~~~~~~~U~9~~libth~ te~~Uwasa~y~alim~~~My~cling~~~ • PAY 1-9-6-7 DU.ES N-O-WI bility to visit all of the graves in FAZIO ON THE BALL JIm Ward MIxes In the time allowed. However, cere- Fazio reported he has booked a .. monies at the flag post were in hon- band for the Fall dance. Hot Arkansas PolItICS or of all deceased members of the There was much discussion about APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP 9th I f tr D'" moving to an Armory for a place Jim Ward, a well kno~ G.I. of nan y IVlSIOn. to meet and thereby reducing ex- in the the 47th Regt., now resides at New Some of the members present penses. Among those expressing Blaine, Ark. Jim is up to his eye- were: Pete Radano, James McGui- opinions included George Apar, Dan LADIES' AUXILIARY brows in Arkansas politics. At the gan, Bill Zweil and Mrs. Zweill, Bill Quinn, Frank Fazio and John Rizzo. of the present time he is a memoer of the Kreye and his mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fazio advised the Armory has a County Democratic Committee and McInerney, Gold Star Parents; Mon- bar, a place for food, a place for NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION has some pretty positive ideas about signor DeLaura, Emil Langer, Dom- Christmas parties and such affairs. issues of the day-especially the inick Miele, Henry Caldaro, Mrs. Col. Klaus, former Co. B, 47th man, Mrs. Tippie Plunkett, Secretary-Treasurer draft card burners and the beat- Caldaro and his two sisters; Harry is the officer in charge. Ninth Infantry Division Association Ladies' Auxiliary niks. Orens t e i n, Ado 1p h Wadalavage, A motion was made by John Riz- Ward was better kno~ by the Mike Yednak, Vincent Guglielmino zo to m.ove to the Aromry on Sept. 1 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio 43206 nickname Jack Scully give him- and Mrs. Guglielmino, John Rizzo 1967, and was passed. "Arky." He writes that any former and Mrs. Rizzo, Frank Fazio and Ralph Witzkin gave a report on I would Uke to become a member of the Ladies' Auxiliary Ninth ~en who are .wandering Mr~. Fazio, Al Orletti and Mrs. Or- the Long Island National Cemetery to the Ninth Infantry Division Association. Enclosed is around m those Ozark hIlls or who lettI, James .Hayes, Frank Duffy, Memorial Services. He mentioned check or money order for $1.50 for 1967 dues. Please might be looking for the Fountain Sol Longo, WIfe and son, Jake Las- Danis the former 47th man wh~ mail my membership card to- of Youth around Hot Springs to be k~u an.d brother, .John Ryan and I donat~d the Octofoil wreath and sure and stop in for a session with WIfe, RIta! Dl;m Qumn, Jack Scully, urged the membership to make their this former 47th man-Jim "Arky" Ralph Wltzkm, Al Munatore, Joe floral at Danis Floral Shop Lexing- Ward, New Blaine, Ark. Usc~ak, Anthony Varone. After the ton Ace. and 77th St. ' Name Arky sent a picture of himself servIC:s the group proceeded by au- CONVENTION COMMITTEES and Cpl. E. F. Martin of Cummings, tomobIle convoy to BethI?age Park. The following men were desig­ Street Georgia. It is a little dim but efforts It was a pleasant gathermg at the nated to serve on Convention Com­ will be made to use it in the next park. He~d chef was ~ack Scully. mittees: issue of The Octofoil. H~ w~s gIv:n a 1?ood aSSIst by Ralph Financial: Walter O'Keeffe; Alter- City State _ _._ . In the meantime if no one is going WIt~km( WIth hI.S re~ apron, Fr~nk nate, Vincent Guglielmino. down Arkansas-way right away F~ZIO, Al Orleth, Vmcent GuglIel- Nominating Committee: John Riz- While attached to the 9th Infantry Division my _ drop old Arky a few lines. mmo ~nd Adolph Wadalavage. My zo; Alternate, Frank Fazio. (state relationship, whether the Ninth Division man was a PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W! apologIes to any of the go.od pe.ople Miscellaneous Committee: Joe Us- Everell LUI-scoll I w~ose nax:nes I have unmtentIally ~ak; Alternate, Smiles. husband, father, brother, son, etc.) 5 faIled to lIst above. Newspaper: Arthur R. Schmidt; was with _ Located In Florida Mrs. Al Lechman~ was. also Alternate, Harry Orenstein. ., present at the MemOrIal SerVICes. Harry Orenstein and George Apar give company, regiment, battery, attached unit, etc.) . ...;Everett Lmscott s pre~ent address WITZKIN'S EULOGY were designated as a committee to IS 1153 Catalma Rd., E., Jackson- ·th l'f" d . ville, Fla. 32216. But he will have a' The following well chosen words come up WI a qua 1 Ie nommee Make checks or money orders payable to Ninth Infantry . th were offered by New York Chapter for the New York Chapter to serve PaI m Beae, h FIa. address m e I th Nt' 1 B d f G Division Association. Mail to Secretary-Treasurer Tippie very near future. Reason for going I President Ralph Witzkin at the on e a lOna oar 0 overnors. Plunkett, 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio 43206. A 1967 to Palm Beach the Linscotts willi Long Island National Cemetery Me- WHALEN DID GOOD JOB have more time to spend in their morial Services on May 20:. Ralph Witz~in re'port~d that H~r­ countersigned membership card will be sent immediately. inboard-outboard cruiser in the Each year we men of the Nmth ry Whalen dId a fme Job as charr­ By order of the President: Palm Beach waterways. It's kinda Division and our f~ilies honor o~r man of the .Bronx parade. ~alen toua;h to be forced to pick UP and war dead of the Nmth Infantry DI- also saw to It that ~e OctofoI1 was MRS. THERESA CUPRYS, President. mo;e just like THAT! ~ vision. It is indeed a day for us to given proper publiCIty. There was The Octofoil is happy to hear remember their sacrifices an? d.eeds. some discussion on the type of pa­ from the Linscotts Other parts of And we of the 9th are contmumg a rades the Chapter could properly Ev's letter reads: . custom that is almost as old as time participate in as a unit (bearing col- Philly-Delaware Gang LECHMANIK'S FUNERAL After 5-1-67 I will be a resident itself. But to us, on this day, we not ors). " . adjuster in Palm Beach County, only honor all men and women who FaZIO made a motIon thB:t the Made Whoopee Feb. 11 SERVICES ATTENDED BY Florida. In part, we are motivated served our country, b~t we. are as- Chap!er purchase a pa.ge ad In the by the boating atmosphere in that sembled here today In Pmela~, ReunIon ~ournal. Motion passed. , On February 11 the Philadelphia­ a!'ea and the fun we will have with N. Y. to honor our men of the 9th Dan Qumn was collected patrons Delaware Chapter held a most suc­ QUINN, MRS. FAZIO our 22 - f 0 0 t inboard _ outboard Inf. Div. who served with us dur- name ads for booster pages in the cessful social at the Westmont Fire Arthur Schmidt of the New York cruiser. ing our trials of peril. Blessed is the J oumal. Hall in Westmont, N. J. Due to the Chapter has asked that The Octofoil Our oldest boy, Skip, is now a cou:r:try whose soldiers. fight for it, DARK HORSE . huge success it was decided that we be sure and print a notice in this computer programmer for Ryder a~ ~I~ the men of ~e .Nmth II:lfantry The dark horse prIze was a bot­ have another social real soon. issue to the effect Secretary Dan truck in Jacksonville, and is getting DIVISIOn and are WIllIng to gIve the t~e of champagne donated by Char­ The Chapter president, Nick Dog­ Quinn was one of the honorary pall­ married in June. The other boy, best they hB:ve, the.best tha~ any he Warner. It was won by AI Mun­ ostino, got right on the ball and bearers at the funeral services held Alan, is in the Navy, asigned to a man has, theIr ?~ hves, as dId .~e atore. contacted the Highland Fire Co. in for Comrade Lechmanik. carrier and is striking for aircraft men of the Nmth Infantry DIVI- STROLL A MARRIED MAN Pennsauken, N. J. and made reser­ Another person who attended was electri~ian. sion, so as to preserve. their coun- ,It was mentioned by Walter vations for the use of their hall for Mrs. Frank Fazio. Both of these The new job assignment might try because they loved It. Such w:e~e q Keeffe .that Ray Stroll w~ mar­ a social on May 13, whi~ turned good people's names were omitted prevent our going to Boston for the tJ:1e men of the 9th Infantry DIVI- rIe~ and IS on a honeymoon In Ha­ out to be even a greater success. from the list of those who attended Reunion. But we will make it if we Slon. The U. S. Army holds the wall. The Johnny Allen Band furnished the services as their final tribute of can. Regards to all.-Everett. 9th in high estE;e~ that it came AI Orletti, Chapter Sergeant at the music and catering was by Car­ respect to a fine Comrade, a fine -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- through every crISIS and the coun- Anus made the dark horse collec- men for both socials. Plans are un­ citizen-a buddy whose place in the Some of us should never try to try can welJ ?: proud o.f the N~th tion. derway for the next social which hearts of those who knew him best, keep up with the Joneses; they I~fantry. DIVISIon for Its glor~ous PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-o-WI will take place on December 2. will always be void. might be newlyweds. hIStOry In the annals of AmerIcan It's :much better to sit tight than PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-o-WI warfare. to atte:mpt to drive in that condition. May-June, 1967 THE OCTOFOIL Page 7 General "Westy" Greets the "Wheels" On Visit GEN. SMYTHE FOLLOWS 83RD BOARD MEETING HELD APRIL NEW 9TH ESCAPADES 29, 1967 AT THE PITSBURGH-HILTON Gen. George W. Smythe" 1200 No. The 83rd meeting of the National for the fall to be held in October Inglewood St., Arlington, Va. 22205 Board of Governors was called to and of course the annual Christmas forwarded to The Octofoil clippings order at 3:05 P.M., April 29, 1967, at party for the children. Witzken con­ from the New York Times in which the Pittsburgh-Hilton Hotel, Pitts- eluded that all in all the New York the heroic acts of the Vietnam 9th burgh, Pa., attended by Messrs. Emil Chapter is a very active chapter. Division are reported on. The clip­ Lan g e r, William Hen n emu t h, Herbert Olsen reported for the pings were sent to Gen. Smythe by Charles Koskie, Ralph Witzken, New England Chapter. The attend­ an old buddy, Maj. Gen. Charles Herbert Olsen, John Boden, William ance at the meetings has been very Stevens, with the comment: George: Andrews, Paul Keller and Charles good with all efforts by the members A famous regiment in battIe again! Tingley. Also attending were First going towards the Reunion for this Parts of the Tmes article reads: Vice President Vincent Guglielmino, summer. They meet twice a month Treasurer Thomas Boyle, Editor of at the Sheraton-Boston Hotel, the DONGTAM, South Vietnam, May the Octofoil Paul S. Plunkett, Chair- site of the 1967 Reunion. Olsen con­ 3.-For three months Co. A of the man of the Scholarship Committee cluded by stating that he expects 47th Inf. Regt. slogged through the John Clouser, Past Presidents Wal- one of the largest turnouts of mem­ paddies, canals and palm-fringed ter O'Keefe, and Frank Ozart, Rich- bers at any Reunion ever held. villages in the delta country. ... ard Pestel, Paul Leschak, Mike Bel- ~ohn Boden reported for the Nothing much happened.... monte and Benton Early. PhI11y-Delaware Valley Chapter. He Yesterday the company got into a fight at last. It came out shaky The Secretary, Daniel Quinn, read repor:ts go?d attendCl;I1c; at..the the minutes of the 82nd meeting. mee~gs WIt:h the L?dIes Auxiliary but a winner, counting 195 Viet ~oldmg Cong killed in the all-day battle, After a motion duly made by Paul theIr meetmg.s .the .same Keller and seconded by Charles tune (and place). A pICnIC WIll be 40 suspected guerrillas captured­ go~ and eight mortars and machine guns Tingley it was voted to: Accept the held m. early June and a reading of the minutes as read and cr0'Yd IS expected to attend this seized. affa~ About 1,000 troops of the Second place same on file. .. Thomas Boyle, the treasurer, gave :WI~ham Andrews reported for the Brigade of the Ninth Division took ~eld part in the operation. But Co. A a financial report for the three MIChIgan Chapter. They have Note the Octofoil on General Westmoreland's right shoulder. The months ending March 31, 1967. After monthly meetmgs and the meetings was the only outfit that Col. Wil­ ~el~ above picture was made by the U. S. Army at Tan Son. Nhut, J1ietnam. liam Fulton, the brigade command­ a motion duly made by Herbert 01- are very attended. Elmer Wag­ It shows Secretary of the Army Stanley R. Reso.r. (rz/I.ht) ?nd Secre­ sen and seconded by Charles Kos- n~r, a MIchIgan member, made a er, came down to congratulate. Col. E~ope. fary of the Air Force Harold Brown (!e.ft) arr,.vmg In J1,etnam on Fulton told the men that if they kie it was voted to: Accept the trIp to last year and has January 9, for a six-day tour of U. S. m,z,tary Units deployed through­ had not stood fast and kept fighting Treasurer's report. been showmg pIctures he took along out the Republic of J1ietnam. General W. C. Westmoreland (center), the enemy would have escaped the the way. They proved to be very commanding general of Military Assistance Command, J1ietn.am, and REUNION COMMITTEE interesting. He's been asked to show trap. Herbert Olsen, Co-Chairman of some of the slides at the 1967 Re­ other U. S. Armed Forces commanders greeted the Secretarzes upon "You're men, you're soldiers," the their arrival. Secretary Resor attended a briefing with Lieut. Gen. Jean the Reunion, gave his report. He re- union. Andrews also requested the V~etnam Colonel said. "You closed with the ported that the New England Chap- Board members to consider the E. Engler, deputy commander 0/ U. S. Army (USARJ1), con­ enemy and destroyed him. I am tinued his tour of USARV elements in the Sa,gon area later.-U. S. ter members are greatly enthused Michigan Chapter for the 1968 Re­ proud of you." and are working hard to make sure union site. The last time a reunion Army Photo. Specialist B. Webb is a tall red­ that this will be one of the great- was held there was in 1961. head who was drafted after flunk­ ing out of college. est reunions ever held. All details, Paul Keller spoke for the Ohio "These were the first VCs I ever such as price of the tickets will be Chapter. He in turn asked Dick Pes­ Orenstein Is Plugging For a Big saw," he said. "You know, they're printed in The Octofoil ($15.00 for tel to say a few words. They spoke really brazen little guys." the three day strip tickets) and of their efforts getting the ball roll­ Turnout At the Boston Reunion Recounting what had happened, events that are scheduled for those ing with the Ohio membership. Col. Fulton said he believed that 300 attending the reunion will be pub- They will continue with their ef­ By HARRY ORENSTEIN, from FORT BRAGG to INGOL­ men of the Vietcong's 514th Mobile lished. Olsen reminded the members forts. 640 East 139th Street STADT. You will have another Force Battalion had been cornered to get their reservations in to the Charles Tingley reported for the Bronx, N. Y. 10454 chance to continue your friendships by tile two-pronged attack. hotel. It doesn't cost anything to Washington, D. C. Chapter. A 80­ Under date of May 30 good old since the end of WORLD WAR II. While the Colonel was speaking, make a reservation and a member cial and meeting was scheduled for Harry Orenstein of the New York As the reunion is the clearing house Bill Webb was looking around and can always cancel out without any May 25th and it is hoped a large Chapter got his campaign under for information, you will hear whom seeing that a lot of familiar faces in cost to him. He also reminded the crowd will be on hand. way to help swell attendance at the the QM have met in their travels the company were missing. "I really membership about the Program OCTOFOIL REPORT 1967 Reunion in Boston. Harry's and the latest reports available from felt strange," he said, "I felt kind of booklet for the Reunion, all boost- Paul S. Plunkett, Editor of The letter to the editor, started: "Oren­ them. sick. So many of my close friends ers and "ads" will be greatly ap- Octofoil, spoke of the difficulties he stein Forecasts Boston Will Have An Now remember this: This is the gone. I'll be very honest with you, preciated. was having at the post office with Ideal Reunion." ideal reunion. This will be your I felt like crying." President Langer thanked Herbert the zip code mailing. President Olsen for his report. Langer called for a standing ova- The article Harry prepared for best opportunity to see the most 9th PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-o-WI The Octofoil reads: QM since the end of WORLD WAR SCHOLARSHIP REPORTS ~ion . for Payl. Plunkett for ~ good TO ALL 9TH Q.M.s PAUL LANDRY, NEW Job m pubhshmg The OCtOfOlI. II as the greatest concentration of President Langer ~en called on GREETINGS FROM LESCHAKS IT'S REUNION TIME AGAIN 9th QM are in the BOSTON and 9TH MAN, IS R.I.A. John Clouser, Charrman of the . Nearly 25 years ago you left the NEW HAYEN areas. Therefore, you Scholarship Committee. C lou s e r Paul Leschak of 0-e PIttsburgh U. S. for AFRICA, SICILY AND can expect the largest 9th QM turn­ Manuel B. Simmons, 249 State St., named Frank Ozart and David Hell- area extended best wIs~es to. those EUROPE. You were in places where out of any other reunion. The Re­ New Bedford, Mass. 02740 sends a er as the other members of his com- present fro~ he and hIS faI~111y. the 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION union Committee has planned an letter with newspaper clippings and mittee. The scholarship committee There bemg no other busmess to made history. There may have been interesting and enjoyable Reunion. pays his respects to the present gen­ considered thirteen new applications come ~efore the members and afte~ occasions when you visited differ­ Here are the important facts to eration Ninth Division in Vietnam. and nine requests for renewal. Upon a motion duly made ~y. Paul Kelle ent cities, houses, churches; heard remember: The clippings pertained to Sgt. examination of the new applications, and s~conded by WI1!Iam. Henne­ their languages, went to the movies, SHERATON-BOSTON HOTEL Paul J. Landry, 25, of New Bedford, it was found that two did not send muth It was voted to. Adjourn at tasted their food, and adjusted to BOSTON, MASS. who was with the 60th Inf. 3d Bn., the complete information requested. 5:30 P.M. . their changing climates. In other Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Co. B, 1st PIt. One applicant did not list all the in- Respectfully submItted, A week before being killed in ac­ words you saw different civilizations July 20, 21 and 22 formatIOn. requested on the finan- DANIELN t' 1QUINN, S ta and cultures. tion New England newspapers had . 1 te t d li t' a Jona ecre rYe Best regards to all. Hope you are CIa s~ men, an one app .can IS -PAY 1967 DUES "-O-WI- 25 YEARS LATER all well at home. Sincerely yours­ printed feature stories about the attendmg a school not recogmzed by sergeant's heroism with the Ninth Now it is nearly 25 years later Harry Orenstein. the regional accrediting association. RONAY HEADS REALTY and this year the 9TH INFANTRY The QM Committees' addresses Division. One story read in part: The committee then considered DIVISION ASSOCIAnON is hav­ are: "Fire broke out ahead. Landry the scholastic ability and the finan- FIRM IN CALIFORNIA ing its annual reunion in BOSTON, rushed forward with his men and Bill Palady, 40 29th St., McKees­ soon there was a lively exchange cial need of the other nine new ap- Arthur Schmidt, New York Chap­ MASS. In the relaxed atmosphere port, Pac plicants. In considering the financial ter, is in recept of a letter from Les at the reunion you will hear many of fire with some Viet Cong who Harry Orenstein, 640 E. 139th St., were on the other side of a broad need of the applicants, their choice Ronay, Tarzana, Calif. The letter more details of stories and incidents Bronx, N. Y. 10454. of college was noted. The committee is written on a neatly designed bit as the QM recall their experiences -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- canal. There was no way of getting at them. Several Ninth men were does not feel that we should subsi- of business stationery showing that wounded. dize the education of a student at the Les Ronay Realty Co. is located Six days later Sgt. Landry was an expensive and exclusive type at 18075 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, dead. university when there is opportuni- Calif. Philadelphia-Delaware Valley Outfit The Department of Defense said ty to receive a good education at Les has plans to be in New York the sergeant was on a combat pa­ less expense. City around July 1 and hopes he Will Go Picnicking Again Soon trol April 29. He fired into an ene­ After a motion duly made by Wil- will be able to attend a New York By DICK WILSON, Secretary Others in attendance were Vick my bunker. It exploded and he was liam Andrews and seconded by John Chapter meeting while in the Big Philadelphia-Delaware Val. Chptr. DeCesare and Anna, Lon Tomassone struck by fragments. He died short­ Boden it was voted to: Accept the City. In the letter to .Schmidt, at­ 530 E. Elm Avenue and Edie; Al Cuprys and his wife, ly after being admitted to the 24th recommendations of the Scholarship tention is called to a story appearing Woodbury, N. J. Theresa; Frank Alice and Tessy and Evacuation Hospital. Committee. The 15 applicants to re- in the last issue of The Octofoil in It has been the custom of the Phil­ their son; Paul and Lydia Lisa and The New Bedford newspapers had ceive the awards will be notified by which the statement was printed adelphia-Delaware Valley Chapter their son and nephew; Elias (Hop­ several action pictures of the young the Scholarship Committee. 'The that when Ronay left New York for to hold their annual picnic in the py) Hopkins and Jean and their sergeant printed in its columns aft­ names will be announced at the Re- the Wild West a few years ago it month of August. This year it was daughter and two sons; Bill Solli­ er the sad news of his death had union Banquet and of course at the was because of a health condition. suggested that we hold two each day and his mother. reached the bereaved widow, the General business meeting at the Re- He wants that part corrected, and year. So the first was held on Sun­ GAMES LIVELY former Patricia Ann Wood of New union. makes the following statement a day, May 28. Despite the dismal Bedford. President Langer thanked John part of his letter: spring weather, Sunday turned out The Boccee games were very live­ Manuel sent condolences to the Clouser and his committee for their "I do wish to point out that the to be a perfect day. The sun was ly and the "cheating" of Tony So­ widow in the name of the Ninth report. decision to leave the 'Big City' was out all day and everyone was in prano kept us all on our toes. His Infantry Division Association. for change of surroundings and if the best of spirits and the best of wife, Verna, was taking "Movies" PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI CHAPTER REPORTS you wish, greener pastures. I was "spirits" was in most everyone. so he can't deny it. Their children President Langer then called for not involved with any health prob- were active in the volley ball games. LOST ... TWO CO. B the Chapter reports. lems then or now." Our Chapter was delighted by the John Nash and his wife and son The Illinois Chapter president, Les' many New York buddies will appearance of our National Presi­ showed up. ENGINEERS-Reward dent, Emil Langer, and his charm­ Mike Belmonte, was present and be happy to know that he is pros­ BILL KREYE ATTENDS Arthur Richard Schmidt, New gave the report for his chapter. The pering in Sunny California and as ing wife and son. We were only York Chapter's demon reporter, chapter is very active, holding pic- he says, "has no health problems sorry that they weren't able to ac­ As usual our good friend Bill writes The Octofoil as follows: Kreye and his family were on hand. nics, Christmas parties, and an an- whatsoever." cept our previous invitation to our "Paul, I have lost contact with nual Memorial Service in June, -PAY 1967 DUES N.O-WI- second dance of the year, held just Yours truly, Dick Wilson, and my two of my Co. B, 15th Engr. bud­ followed by a picnic. The meetings a few weeks earlier. After Emil sur­ better half, Anne, were there. Being dies and I would appreciate you are held the 3rd Friday of the month Harold Jacob's Death rounded some of our tasty food he the youngest member I was busy putting a notice in The Octofoil to ~i~oose Lodge, Forest Park, Illi- turned out to be a pretty fair "Boc­ picking up the Boccee balls for the the effect that I am trying to locate Is Depressing News cee' player. His wife, Molly, spent "Old Timers." The picnic was at the 'Mousie' John K. Waldron, formerly Belmonte asked the Board mem- News has been received that Har- her time with our Ladies' Auxiliary, lovely home of Charlie and Betty of West Haven, Conn., and .Tohn bers to consider a request for a bid old Jacob, formerly with the 39th and son, Larry, joined in with more Roberts. -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- 'The Gunner' Gee, formerly of Glen for the 1968 Reunion to be held in Regt., 3d Bn. Hqs. passed away re­ active young ones. I think they en­ Oaks, New York. Anyone having Springfield, Illinois. This is the 150th cently. Harold lived at 240 Audu­ joyed themselves and hope that their A YESTER-YEAR JOKE knowledge of the present where­ Anniversary of the State of Illinois don Ave., New York City. Full de­ lo:n.g ride home was a safe one. "See that girl over there? I used abouts of either or both of these entering the Union. tails have not been forthcoming. The "Brass" was all over the place to sleep with her!" men should write Arthur Richard Ralph Witzken reported for the Harold had many buddies in the with the added presence of Theresa Yeh! Where?" Schmidt, 69-20 69th St., Brooklyn, New York Chapter. A Memorial 39th who will be shocked to learn Cuprys, National President of the "In first-year history class." N. Y. 11227, or telephone Arthur R. Service was held in Monsignor De- of his death. It is hoped that addi­ Ladies' Auxiliary. Of course our -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-W!­ Schmidt, HYacinth 7-3993 or PResi­ Laura's Church, Glen Cove, New Itional information will be available own President, Nick Dogostino and Medical men have about con­ dent 4-7100, Ext. 11. If they have York, on April 22nd. Then on May for publication in the next issue of his wife, Nancy, and their daughter, cluded that wrinkles are hereditary the address and or telephone num­ (from our children). 20th a Memorial Service and deco- The Octofoil. \vas there as well as the Ladies' ber of either or both of these men, ration of graves at the Pinelawn Na- To the bereaved survivors The Chapter President, Shirley Sabato. -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI­ or if they know of anyone who tional Cemetery will take place by Octofoil extends condolences. Her husband, John, was there doing Gossips are a lot like blotters; might know how to locate these the New York Chapter members. A PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W! most of the talking, and their they absorb a lot of dirt, but usual­ men, such information would be family picnic is planned for June 11 Bathing suits point out the fig­ daughter. ly get it backwards. greatly appreciated." in New Jersey, a dinner and dance ure, but slacks reveal the facts. Page 8 THE OCTOFOIL May-June, 1967

These Characters Should Cause Nostalgia to S'et In BOSTON'S HISTORIC The General Is At Home In the Action Areas FREEDOM TRAIL Any Association members coming into Boston by TWA will be handed a small, handy guide to the fine restaurants, shops, services avail­ able in all parts of the city. Taking a quickie glimpse at a most recent issue, the lead off story concerns Boston's historic Freedom Trail and it reads in part: Approximately one and one-half miles in length, Boston's exciting Freedom Trail offers visitors an un­ forgettable look into the past. The Boston Common where cattle grazed and pirates and witches were hang­ ed ... the "new" State House where you can see historic records includ­ ing those of Bradford's history of Plimouth Plantation ... the Gra­ nary Burying Grounds where lie John Hancock, Samuel Adams and many other persons of historic sig­ nificance ... the Boston Massacre Site where, on March 5, 1770, a jeer­ ing Boston crowd flashed with a British guard of nine soldiers-four of fifteen thrilling historic sites that await you on the Freedom Trail. A project founded by the com­ General William C. Westmoreland looks over a cannister round bined public service efforts of the for an M-48 Tank from the 25th Infantry Division, after watching the Advertising Club of Greater Boston crew on the Cu Chi perimeter.-U. S. Army Photo. and the Chamber of Commerce, the Freedom Trail will make your visit ANOTHER BUCKEYE L d- I NINTH DIVISION MAKING ATOP RATE NAME a truly memorable experience. In- a .es' Auxi iary Still formation is available at the Greater IS HEARD FROM Signing On the Line Boston Chamber of Commerce - FOR ITSELF IN VIETNAM'S NASTY FIGHTING telephone HU 6-2150. A free color- Secretary Quinn is always glad to The' following list is by no means Anyone who is fortunate enough ent units of the Vietnam Ninth are ful brochure is available at several receive a note from Bill Keller in a complete list of "girls" who have to see the weekly copies of "The dramatized in the Vietnam Ninth points along the Trail and at the Mechanicsburg, Ohio. Danny says sent in for membership cards in the Old Reliable" has to hold his head Division newspaper. At least the lads desk of the Sheraton-Boston hotel. that Bill is one of the very few who Association's Ladies' Auxiliary. But high and yell to the high heavens have some idea of where they are A few of the other points of in- were transferred to Sicily to the it does represent a sampling of a praises for the Ninth Infantry Di­ and what they are fighting for-an terest that should be visited include: Third Division who belongs to our list that come through the mail in vision that is now fighting in Viet­ improvement over the Ninth's fate Boston Common, Park St. Church, Association-along with Jim Con- one day recently: nam. in the 1940s. King's Chapel, Old South Meeting nors, Medal of Honor winner. Jim Mrs. Thomas Gray, 73 Monmouth MAJ. GEN. ECKHARDT LEAVES The May 6 issue of the newspaper House, State House and Archives, got his medal with the 3rd Divi- St., Boston, Mass. 02146 (New Eng­ Maj. Gen. Eckhardt has left the gives a running account of how Old State House, Faneuil Hall and sion and was with H Co. 47th be- land Chapter). Ninth and becomes deputy com­ units of the 9th's 2nd brigade clash­ Paul Revere House-just to mention fore he was transferred. Connors Mrs. Noella Benoit, 156 Harris St., manding general of II Field Force, ed with Viet Cong forces 10 miles a few. lives at 2101 Coventry Dr., Wilming- Pawtucket, R. I. 02861. Vietnam. Gen. Eckhardt has been a from Dong Tam and killed 214 en­ -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- ton, Delaware. Mrs. Margaret Kennedy, 245 Old fine commanding officer, well-liked emy troops. An earlier edition of It was noted that Mrs. Keller has Haymaker Rd., Monroeville Pa, and respected by the troops. And he April 17 records the 9th troops as NORM MARTIN AND joined the Ninth's Women's Auxili- 15146. ' has been succeeded by a fine of­ having killed 207 enemy troops at DORIS HAVE PLANS ary. Although Bill can't keep from Mrs. W. Keller, Mechanicsburg ficer, Maj. Gen. George O'Connor, Rach Kien. Another picture shows having a lot of feeling for the esca- Oh' 43044 ' tons of weapons and 200,000 rounds Norm Martm' , a former 60th Inf. pades 0 f his T hird Division-the 9th MH10, • who has served four months as an Hq. man, writes from 108 S. 30th D' .. h' fir rs. R. ummel, 2411 Lommel assistant division commander of the of ammunition that was uncovered 11 IVlSIOn was IS st love and his Lane, Marion, Ind. 46952. Ninth. Brig. Gen. John S. Lekson and captured by a Ninth Division St., Belleville, I11., as f0 ows: loyalty to his first love is a fine Mrs. Mildred Weaver. 22 Park unit. Dear Dan: Excuse the paper but gesture and appreciated by other A L . will be assistant division ,command­ this is just as good when sending members of the Association. Keller ve., ittIestown, Pa. 17340 (Philly- er. Gen. Lekson is a Buckeye-com­ Some slight reward is offered the Delawa~~ ing originally from Fairpoint, Ohio. troops for some of the hell they are in my dues. I was going to wait un- was with the 39th Med Det. while Cfapter). til convention time but getting in the Ninth Division. Y -9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI Every line of print in the 9th's experiencing. Nine exotic cities are Vietnam editions is all absorbing. listed where a GI may spend a few those letters in red made Doris sore -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- CERTAIN TRAINING FOR Pictures of the 15th Engrs. assem­ days for outstanding service in the at me for not sending them in CHI 0 combat areas. These days are not sooner. Sure don't want to miss out Makes Inquiry About L REN OF VETS bling a bridge and then taking the Orpha~s bridge in pieces by helicopter to the deducted from the GI's accrued on any of the news regarding the A "47th Soc·.ety" The War. Educati?nal leave. convention. program, whIch prOVIdes educatIOn- stream for quick erection is shown It's going to be a long trip this S~cretary Quinn received the fol- al assistance to eligible children of in vivid picture form in the news An interesting story relates how a 47th Regt. detail uncovered 57 tons time but I have two weeks in a lowmg letter recently: deceased or disabled veterans au­ columns of The Old Reliable. row. . Dear Mr. Q~inn: I have been try- thorizes special restorative tr.{ining The Engineers at work trying to of rice. The featured double page spread Doris and myself will be looking mg to determme If there is a "So- to help overcome the effects of detect live mines is vividly portray­ forward to seeing you and the rest ciety of the 47th Infantry" or other physical or men tal disabilities ed in pictures in The Old Reliable. of photos varies in each issue. The latest issue shows Old Reliables of the gang.-Yours, NOItM. ?rga!?-ization dedicated to maintain- haz:dicaping them in the pursuit of Machine gun crews checking a line PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W! mg tles of persons who have served theIr schooling. of fire are shown. Great geysers of searching the Boondocks through ~ud, IN in the 47th Infantry. Such training may consist of water are shown as an amphibous water, jungle and paddy, look­ BAPTISTE IS mg for land mines, stashed away BILL .Mr. Gar~y. Rya~ of General Ser- speech and voice correction or re­ vehicle hits a mine; then for a few AdmI~llstratlon hours relaxation-when highlights ammunition and rations. PUERTO RICAN CITY VIces referred me to tention, language retraining, speech Each issue has a whole page for Mr. and Mrs. William J. Baptiste you. He. saId ~~t you are the cor- (lip) reading, auditory training, of a game are printed; highlights respondm~ ?~fIClal ~e. of a variety show from the states the listing of Ninth men awarded have left Felsmere, Fla., and are of 9th In- Braille reading and writing, train­ are recorded. It's a war that's is Silver Stars, Bronze Stars, Purple now getting their mail at Box 195, fantry DIVIsIOn ASSOCIatIOn. and ing in ambulation, one-hand type­ tough-tougher than Hell itself-but Hearts, Combat Infantryman Ensenada, Puerto Rico 00647. Bill is that you may also be custodIan of writing, remedial reading, and per­ Badges, etc. a former 47th 2nd Bn. Med. Det. GI. the records of th~ 47th I~fantry. sonal, social, and work adjustment with a little touch of humanity to SOCI~ty keep the troops from cracking up USE SHIP FOR HOME In a recent letter to Secy. Quinn, Do you know.lf a of the training. They may also be enrolled the former 47th man, writes: ~7th Infantry eXI~ts and. ~f so, who in rehabilitation centers offering completely. It may not be the Hilton but there co~respondmg Each issue of the paper is all­ Dear Dan: Please note my change IS the. offICIal of that special training. Included are cen­ are no complaints from the guests­ of address. Janet and I have been orgamzatIO~. If you an:: custodian ters operated by state or local gov­ absorbing. A short, not too boresome ~he U.S.S. Benewah, a troop ship living in Puerto Rico since Septem- of the 47tJ:. s records, WIll you tell ernments or by private agencies. history of Vietnam and its prob­ m Vung Tau habor, is the home of .so~ethmg lems are printed which helps the GI ber of 1966. This town is on the me about the present or- However, such training does not in­ 9th Division soldiers who operate in southwest end of the island. The gamzatlon. elude medical care or psychiatric to understand why all this shooting the mangroves of the Rung Sat Any help you can give me with treatment. started and how it is hoped it will area. weather is perfect in Puerto Rico, this matter will surely be appreci- -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- all end. Hats off to one fine aggregation but our Spanish is coming along ated. Sincerely, ROBERT W. SEE- very, very slowly. RY 2 L I f DANNY QUINN STRUTS HELP CIVILIANS of soldiers who make up the Viet­ I am with the South Puerto Rico ' t., n antry, Adjutant. The help given civilians by differ- nam Ninth Infantry Division. Su~ar ~o. f~c- The compar;.y owns I Secretary Quinn advised the lieu- IN PATRIOTle PARADE Cambridge Walking tones m .Santo Dom~go, Flonda tenant he knew of no 47th Inf. so- Secretary Quinn writes The Oc­ Captain William Kidd and here m Puerto RICO. Th~ f~c- ciety, that all former 47th Regt. men tofoil that he took time out to Tour Is Interesting tory produ~e~ sugar from grmdmg were a part of the Ninth Infantry march in the New York City "Sup- over one. mllhon tons ?f sugar cane Division Association. port our boys in Vietnam." The sec- Held in Boston Prison Whether a person is looking for- over a fIve month penc,>d. . The 47th book has been sold retary admits he isn't much of a A copy of Visitors' Guidepost is ward to a leisurely stroll on a I am sure the reactlvated Nmth f 1 flag waver but the country now '11' easily obtainable by those who will warm sprI'ng day or an meres. t t'mg WI gIv:e a ?oodaccoun t~ f them- :,ortold severaabout "8years.Stars toLt.Victor"Seery was faces conditions that has to be han- be in Boston for the 1967 9th Infan- stopover to whil'e away the hours selves m VIetnam-the Nmth al- I PAY 1967 D y. dIed positively, and those lads in far try Division Association's Reunion. Cambridge's famous walking tou~ ways has and I know they always -. u~s N-O-~I- off Vietnam must be made to be- The Guidepost will furnish much has something to suit every mood. will. Best regards-Bill Baptiste. T.o a .termlte, gettmg a fIrm foun- lieve that those people in America information that will make every- The mile-long "walk" begins in his- PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI datIOn IS the most important thing who really count are back of them- one's trip most enjoyable. Besides toric CAMBRIDGE COMMON OLD 34TH FA PAPER in life. lock stock and barrel. being a thorough guide for any all w~~c~ witnessed the training of ~he •• -PAY 1967 DUES N-O-WI- PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W! thin~~intere~in~M~~h~m~lli~~Fre~handfud~IS USED BYCULLnON ------L setts Bay Area Guidepost has short IWar~.. . P t C 11 t 102 Pl' $27 a Day, Once a Mont Wheeler-Dealers true stories of little known facts I Pomts of mterest on the walk In- a u eon, ennsy vama rJ about Old and New Boston such as elude Radcliffe College for Women, Ave., Cherry Hill, N. J., sent a let- , h L f 11 ter to Secretary Quinn recently that the Captain Kidd story by William t e. ong e ow House, the home was written on some leftover 34th Reid parts of which is reprinted be- whICh was once the home of Long- F.A. stationery that was used by low: ' fellow's "Village Smithy." Then the . John Hicks House, Harvard Infor- the troops while still in Europe. Pat An unwitting pnvateer whose mation Center and Holyoke Center worked in Weehawken after com~g n~e . later became synonymous Crossing the street to the edge of back t? states and that makes hIm WIth pIracy spent many of the last Harvard Y db' t a relatlve of the secretary. All Wee- .. I ar rmgs a person 0 h k 'd ts l' 1 t' dars of hIS hfe languishing in a the Wadsworth House and Harvard! a.w en reSI e~ c alffi re a IOn- prIson on the same spot where the Yard. Fogg Art Museum and Car- ShIp of some k~d.. City Hall annex now stands in Bos- penter Center are located on Quin- .Illness of Pat s "Ylfe has prevented ton. cy St· th M. 1 H 11 B h hIm from attendmg some of the ..., e emona a, us. - Chapter meetings that he would It was Capt. William Kidd, a ReIsmger Museum, and back agam like to have attended Scottish-born mariner who knew to Old Haz:vard Yard..Across fr?m Culletin forwarded' an old photo more of the seven seas than he did the Yard IS the AncIe;nt Burymg that was made in Germany back in of people. It was his trusting nature ~rounds ~here are buned the first 1945. This issue of The Octofoil had whcih led him to a dank cell in the eIght prt=;sIdents of Harva~d, two ne- already been committed, to a limit Old Prison on Court Street. gr~ soldIers of the Amencan Revo- of pictures. Pat's will be used in the Kidd was certainly not guil-ty of lut~on and other. famous early next issue. reSIdents of CambrIdge. Last on the PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI piracy ast fwas changed, B ·tish Admirand ifnit tour IS . the gracefull'y SlffiP1e Christ Nothing makes you more tolerant ~re hno 0ulr da h rI bee h a IedY Chur.ch, designed in 1761 by Peter of a neighbor's party than being The above is another picture Al Orletti sent The Octofoil of old e e wo ave n aug HarrIson. there H Co. 47th men, at Bragg. Here's the names Al furnished: N. Rus­ and buried in Boston, the victim of PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-W! • PAY 1-9-6-7 DUES N-O-WI sick, Preston, E. Holmes, Goldschmidt, S-,nyk, B. Divino, W. Panzen, a cunning and greedy politician. I The thicker the skull, the sharper I A lover's words are often well B. Lloyd, A. Dedecker, F. Fazio, I. Marcolliese, I. Curto, I. Scully and -PAY 1967 DUES M-O-WI- the hint must be to penetrate it. couched. G. Saxton.