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Kathy Daddato sent an update on the
“Paws for Patriots” program. The
program had started out slowly, with only
a few people requesting dogs. However,
since Moxie made her debut at the
National Reunion in Washington, DC,
and visited with our military, “Paws for
Patriots” has received 30 requests from
Veterans for dogs. (Word-of-mouth
spreads good news quickly, too.) Kathy
laments that when our wounded Soldiers,
who are sight-impaired return to civilian
life, they usually receive some training
and a cane. Through “Paws for Patriots,”
Vol. 92 No. 3 “Nous Resterons La” December 2010
The Official Publication of the Society of the Third Infantry Division, United States Army
Since 1919 n n n The Oldest Continuous Army Division Association
The Watc h Rh ineon t he
Moxie: ‘Paws for Patriots’
Please turn to MOXIE on page 6
Mr. President, Members of the Society, and
Dear Veterans;
It is a great pleasure and honour for me
to let you know that, on October 24, 2010,
in our Vosges mountains in France, a new
WWII commemorative monument was
inaugurated. As a high symbol of war suf-
ferings, this monument is a testimony of
the many sacrifices endured by the local
French population and the Soldiers of the
US Third Infantry Division.
The monument is erected along RN
420, the road leading to the ‘Haut-Jacques”
mountain pass, at the place named
“Monplaisir,” on the communal territory of
“Les Rouges-Eaux.” The names of French
Please turn to MONUMENT on page 3
French villagers erect monument honoring Frenchcivilians and Soldiers of the 3rd Infantry Divisionkilled and wounded near the Monplaisir sawmillon October 25, 1944.
French VillageDedicates Monument
MOH Recipient HiroshiMiyamura Honored
Joe Annello gives us a first-hand view
of the wonderful events that occurred
in Gallup, New Mexico, when MOH
recipient Hiroshi Miyamura received hon-
ors. Not only did the Governor of New
Mexico sign a proclamation declaring
September 4, 2010, “Hiroshi (Hershey) I.
Miyamura Day, but also the Mayor of
Gallup proclaimed that the new high
school be named in Hiroshi’s honor, “The
Hiroshi I. Miyamura High School.”
Hershey and his wife, Terry, as well as
family members from Arizona, California,
Please turn to MIYAMURA on page 9
BELOW: Hiroshi I. Miyamura duringthe Korean War
President Dwight D. Eisenhower presents theMedal of Honor to Hiroshi I. Miyamura.
L-R: C.S.M Jeffrey Ashman, Kathy Daddato, andLTC Chris Love escort Moxie to visit woundedwarriors at DC hospitals.
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President O
John Fisher36 Alden RdParamus, NJ 07652-3708(201) [email protected]
Immediate Past President Tim Stoy6531 Milva LaneSpringfield, VA 22150(703) [email protected]
Secretary-Treasurer O
Raymond C. Anderson10 Paddington Ct.Hockessin, DE 19707(302) 239-1525 [email protected]
Eastern Region VP O
Patrick Williamson530 Hemingway DrHockessin, DE 19707-1112(302) [email protected]
Committeeman O
Robert D. Bailey160 Huguley Rd.Opelika, AL 36804-1891(334( [email protected]
Committeeman O
Joe Hampton 735 South Spring Rd.Vineland NJ 08361-6114(856) [email protected]
Central Region VP O
Matthew J. McKenna303 Hanover LaneBrighton MI 48114-5013(810) [email protected]
Committeeman O
Joe Ball2010 Worcester Ln.Garland, TX 75040(972) [email protected]
Committeeman O
David T. Martin5447 Beacon Hill DrFrisco, TX 75034-1724(972) [email protected]
Western Region VPO
Curtis Gentry12025 N 61st DriveGlendale AZ 85304-2538(623) [email protected]
Committeeman* David Mills8059 E. Michelle Dr.cottsdale, AZ 85255-5424(480) [email protected]
Committeeman* Bruce Monkman7731 Etiwanda Ave.Reseda, CA 91335-2021(818) [email protected]
Honorary President Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo, CG 3ID (Mech)Honorary Vice President CSM Jesse Andrews, Division CSM, 3ID (Mech)Editor Lynn Ball
2010 Worcester LnGarland, TX [email protected]
Active Duty Liaison Reynold Voisine275 Topi TrailHinesville GA 31313-5761912-332-7099 (Home) 912-661-3001 (Cell)[email protected]
Chaplain Jerome DaddatoW 4150 Co. Rd. KRandom Lake, WI 53075-1308(920) [email protected]
Historian Tim Stoy6531 Milva LaneSpringfield, VA 22150(703) [email protected]
Judge Advocate Hon. Bob Poydasheff944 2nd Ave.Columbus, GA 31901(706) 327-9415 FAX (706) [email protected]
Auditor David W. Mills8059 E. Michelle Dr.Scottsdale, AZ 85255(480) [email protected]
Medical Officer Bae Suk Lee, MD3151 Brinton TrailCincinnati, OH 45241(513) 769-3627
Quartermaster Pat Williamson530 Hemingway Dr.Hockessin DE 19707-1112(302) [email protected]
Sergeant-at-Arms Bart Viruso116 Harriet RoadN. Babylon, NY 11703|(631) [email protected]
Webmaster / Richard W. HellerDatabase Manager 1515 Ramblewood Dr.
Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230(630) 837-8871e-mail: [email protected]: http://www.3rdiv.org
The Watch on the RhineThe Watch on the Rhine is the official publication of The Society of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army. The Watch on the Rhine is pub-
lished bi-monthly for members of the Society by Finisterre Publishing Incorporated, 3 Black Skimmer Ct., Beaufort, SC 29907
([email protected]). A subscription may be obtained at a cost of $15 by applying to the National Headquarters, The Society of the Third
Infantry Division-U.S. Army, 10 Paddington Ct., Hockessin, DE 19707. Opinions expressed are those of the individual contributor and are
not necessarily those of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division or the editor. Contributions, suggestions, and corrections are welcome
and should be sent to Lynn Ball, Editor, 2010 Worcester Ln. Garland TX 75040
Officers & Staff 2009-2010
Awards Committee Nile Stuart, Chair1720 Elmsford Ave..La Habra, CA 90631-6424(562) [email protected]
Constitution and Egan M. Fehnel, ChairBylaws Committee 835 Chestnut Street
Emmaus PA 18049-2019(610) [email protected]
Membership Chairman Henry H. Burke, Chair1122 Palisades CircleColumbia SC 29223-3409(803) [email protected]
Nominations Committee Robert D. Bailey, Chair160 Huguley Rd.Opelika, AL 36804-1891(334) 298-8622 [email protected]
Public Relations Carl Q. Topie, ChairCommittee 27 Apple Lane
Milford, OH 45150(513) 831-2636 [email protected]
Scholarship Foundation Lynn Ball, Chair2010 Worcester Ln.Garland, TX 75040(972) [email protected]
Society Reunion Committee John B. Shirley, Chair4218 Drake WayLivermore, CA 94550-4914(925) [email protected]
Committees 2009-2010
LEGEND: O EXCOM
President’s Message
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The reunion in Washington, DC was a
great success, thanks to the planning
and hard work of the reunion committee.
The visits to the World War II and Korean
War Memorials were special to all of us
who served there. The wreath laying cer-
emony at the Tomb of the Unknowns was
also a memorable event, as was the cere-
mony at the 3rd Infantry Division
Monument.
The Holiday Season will soon be upon
us, and I am sure most of us recall where
we were and how we spent those days in
the military. One of the largest engage-
ments of WWII, “The Battle of the
Bulge,” took place over the holidays. We
will soon be starting the New Year. We
wish all of our members a Happy Holiday
Season and a prosperous and healthy
New Year.
Membership in our society is slowly
dwindling due to the passing of our older
members, and we are looking for our
Cold War and Peacetime Veterans to
bring new members into the Society. The
place to start looking is through some of
the old military records, which many of
you have saved, to find names and
addresses of people to contact. Even with
only a name and a service number, con-
tact can be made with some people
through the Veterans’ Administration in
St. Louis.
Have you attended an outpost lun-
cheon or dinner meeting recently? We
know for many it’s a long trip, but for at
least one meeting, you could drive to the
meeting place, spend the night, and attend
the meeting—sort of
a mini-reunion. Also
talk with your outpost officers. It might
be possible to hold a meeting in your
town. Several outposts hold meetings in
various locations throughout their territo-
ries to allow as many members as possi-
ble to take part in the meetings.
It has been 65 years since the end of
WWII, and a complete generation has
almost come and gone since then; much
of the history is being lost. Fortunately,
we do have films and other records, but
there were countless books that were pub-
lished that will be lost forever. One of our
members recently lost his copy of A
History of the 3rd Division in flood
waters in his home. Another member
found a History of the 30th Infantry
Regiment that was thrown in the trash. If
you have any books or other historical
documents that would be of value to the
Society, please find a way to get them to
our historical archives. Tim Stoy is
presently our Society Historian, and it
would be best to contact him first, regard-
ing what to do with such materials.
For those who may be interested, our
Quartermaster, Pat Williamson, has a
large supply of 3rd Infantry Division tee
shirts in all sizes, as well as a large quan-
tity of 3rd ID cups that he is selling at
reduced prices. Information on this can
be found in the Quartermaster’s ad else-
where in this issue.
—Rock of the Marne, John Fisher, President
Membership in our society is slowly dwindling due to the pass-ing of our older members, and we are looking for our Cold Warand Peacetime Veterans to bring new members into theSociety.
John FisherSociety President
MONUMENT from page 1
and American casualties are engraved on
the face of the monument. Also engraved
is the following inscription:
Here stood the “Monplaisir” sawmill,destroyed, on 25 October 1944, by a terrific explosion which took the lives ofFrench civilians and American Soldiers ofthe Third Infantry Division.
This monument was erected at the ini-
tiative of Jean-Marie Siret, from
Frémifontaine and the town of “Les
Rouges-Eaux, in cooperation with the
neighbouring villages of the Brouvelieures
community. The monument is fabricated in
RIGHINI Granit Firm, from Grange-sur-
Vologne. Funds to erect this beautiful mon-
ument came from the Town of “Les
Rouges-Eaux” (Brouvelieures communi-
ty), the French Souvenir Society,
Frémifontaine Veterans’ Association, the
Hollard family of Brouvelieures, and Mr.
Dominique Pierson of Thaon-les-Vosges.
—Submitted by Jean-Marie Siret,Frémifontaine, France. Please contact
Jean-Marie at [email protected] [email protected]
Vesoul, France, Has NotForgotten
On September 12, 2010, at 2:00 PM, the
sirens of Vesoul, France, began roaring to
remind inhabitants of the City of the anniver-
sary of the liberation by American Soldiers of
the 3rd and 36th Infantry Divisions. The lib-
eration occurred on September 12, 1944.
A ceremony commemorating this libera-
tion took place at 12:30 PM at the Monument
to the Dead. After both National Anthems
were played, there was the offering of
wreaths by the representatives of the City and
of the District. Mr. Joyandet, Mayor of
Vesoul and a Member of the Parliament, left
the Ceremony at the steering wheel of a
WWII U.S. Jeep. Then, several citizens of
Vesoul laid flowers at the bottom of the com-
memorative tablet to the “Memory of the
Soldiers of the United States 3rd Infantry
Division.”
We didn’t forget!
We also didn’t forget September 11, 2001!
God bless America and God Bless
France
—Submitted by Eric Vandroux,Vesoul, France
ERRATA:
• August Watch, page 1, “The Will and the Way”: Warm Springs, Arkansas, should readWarm Springs, Georgia. • October Watch, page 13: “Return to Aschaffenburg”: Ed Loh’s correct e-mail addressis: [email protected]. Additionally, Ed thinks his photo was taken in about 1981.
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D uring the Awards
Banquet at the
2010 Society
Reunion, Awards
Chair, Nile Stuart,
opened his presen-
tation comments with the announcement
of ten awards. Seven presentations were to
people whom President John Fisher recog-
nized as having done a good job on special
projects or services to the Society over the
years.
Nile said, “That leaves only three
awards for which the recipients were nom-
inated by you folks. I know there must be
other men and women in the Society who
have done or are doing some special
things for which they deserve recognition.
The trouble is, I know relatively few
members personally, and I have little idea
who is doing what when we get past the
names on the inside cover of the Watch.You, on the other hand, are probably
active in your Outposts, and I’m guessing
you have a pretty good idea of who the
workers are. If you think they deserve
some Society recognition, chances are
they do. But we need you to nominate
them when nominations are announced in
the April Watch. Thanks, in advance.”
For the presentation of the President’s
Special Awards, Nile invited John Fisher
to join him at the podium to help make the
presentations. Additionally, Nile asked
John Burke to help with the plaques.
Nile invited all seven recipients of the
President’s Special Awards, all members
of the 2010 Society Reunion Committee,
to come forward. They included commit-
tee members Dave Adams, Jim Anderson,
Cath Bacon, Martha Hergenreder, Sherm
Pratt, Monika Stoy (Chair), and Tim Stoy.
Nile congratulated them on the excellent
job they did in staging the reunion. He
added that they planned the reunion with-
out an outside coordinator and lamented
the fact that our Reunion Brat coordinator,
Linda Irvine, passed away this July. He
also informed the audience that Linda’s
staff will continue under new leadership to
assist in presentation of the 2011 Society
Reunion in New Orleans.
Nile then reminded the audience that
the Division is still deployed to Iraq, and
therefore, no boards met to select a Non-
Com or Soldier of the Year. He added, “So
far as I’m concerned, all Division Soldiers
are “Soldiers of the Year”!
Next, Nile awarded the Outstanding
Associate Member Award to Kathleen
Daddato. “At the time of her nomination,
Kathy had made 164 quilts and blankets
for Wounded Warriors and 14 baby blan-
kets for mothers of 3rd Infantry Division
newborns. She also is raising a pup for
‘Paws for Patriots.’ When Moxie reaches
the right age, Kathy will release her, and
Moxie will be trained to become a seeing-
eye-dog for a sight-impaired soldier.
Kathy also volunteered to become Vice
President of her Outpost when no one else
was available to fill the position. Further,
she has supported the Scholarship
Foundation by assisting with the fundrais-
ing raffle drawings. A busy lady!
Congratulations on your award!”
In announcing the Society Service
Award, Nile said, “it very deservedly goes
to Paul Stanley of Outpost #35. Paul was
nominated for the Audie Murphy
Achievement Award, but the Awards
Committee (the three Vice Presidents),
selected the other nominee. Paul, who is in
his nineties, had remarkable service in
WWII. He enlisted in March 1941, which
you will note was nine months before the
U.S. entered the war. He graduated from
OCS and was assigned to the 3rd Infantry
Division in July 1942, at Fort Ord. In
1944, he took command of F Company of
the 30th Infantry Regiment, when the C.O.
was wounded during a German counterat-
tack. The enemy was thrown back, and
Paul received a battlefield promotion to
Captain. Some two months later, he led F
Company in an assault on a heavily forti-
fied German position, the first of its kind
in the European Theater. The attack was
successful, and Paul was awarded the
Distinguished Service Cross, which most
of you will recognize as our nation’s sec-
ond highest award for valor.
The 2010 Awards Presentations
President’s Special Awards, L-R: Martha Hergenreder, Tim Stoy, John Fisher (presenter), Monika Stoy,Cath Bacon, Jim Anderson, Dave Adams, and Sherman Pratt (seated)
The Watch on the Rhine Page 5
“Paul’s awards include the
Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver
Star, the Bronze Star, Purple heart with
two Clusters, nine Battle Stars, the
Combat Infantrymens Badge, and a
Distinguished Unit Citation with Cluster.
Paul also served as the Society’s National
Chaplain for four years and as Outpost
#35’s President for several years.”
Paul was not present to accept his
award so Nile asked that Joe Ball make the
presentation in a suitable manner on his
behalf.
Nile then announced that Bruce
Monkman is the recipient of the Audie
Murphy Achievement Award. “Bruce
served in the 9th Field Artillery from
December 1941 until his discharge in
October 1945, slightly after WWII ended.
For many years, he was the Society
Quartermaster. Few people know that a
share of everything he sold went back to
the Society. He now serves as a Western
Region Committeeman. In 2005, he
chaired the Outpost #22 committee which
hosted the reunion in San Diego. He has
served as OP #22’s Vice President for
many years.”
Kathy Daddato, accompanied by Moxie, her guidedog in training, receives the Society’s OutstandingAssociate Member Award presented by John Fisher.
2011 Society 92nd Annual ReunionThe Society of the Third Infantry Division 92nd annual reunion
will be held in New Orleans, September 8, 9, and 10, ending withthe Memorial Breakfast on the 11th. The Welcome event will be onThursday, the 8th, and tours will be on Friday, the 9th, with regi-mental dinners that evening. Saturday morning will be set asidefor the annual membership meeting and a nice brunch for theladies. The afternoon will be free time to enjoy the French Quarterand other attractions in the area. The Reunion Awards Banquetwill be held Saturday evening.
We have listened to our members who want our headquartershotel downtown where the action is, even though it is a bit moreexpensive than hotels out by the airport. We have contracted withthe Astor Crown Plaza Hotel in the French Quarter located on thecorner of Canal and Bourbon Streets. This hotel has been rated thenicest in the Crown Plaza chain.
We have a special rate of $99, down from $129. The hotel willhonor reservations three days before and three days after thereunion, at this rate.
There is a very fine WW II Museum where we can have lunchand some entertainment by the Liberty Bells, three attractiveyoung ladies singing songs made famous in war time.
In the February Watch, we will have the registration forms andthe hotel contact information. We are heavily penalized if we donot use the rooms we reserve; therefore, we have reserved a fairlylean room booking number, based on past reunion attendance. Wefeel New Orleans will be an interesting and attractive location,central in the nation, and we are sure we will have a good turnout.We hope we have made a good estimate for the number of roomsneeded. We can go up, if needed and if the rooms are still available.We hope our members, who are planning to attend, will make theirreservations very early in the year. If something happens, and youcannot attend, the reservation can be canceled, but please do notmake a reservation unless you are planning to attend. If we canget early registrations, we can adjust the room block up, if it seemswe need more rooms and, once again, if there are still rooms avail-able. Please make your reservations early!!
We plan to keep you well informed in the Watch. We look for-ward to seeing many of you in New Orleans. Best wishes from the2011 Reunion Committee: John Shirley, Nile Stewart, David Mills,and Joe Ball.
Plan Now
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these deserving Vets are offered a life of
greater freedom with a dog to aid them
and extend their independence.
The photograph shows Moxie waiting
to be escorted to the Walter Reed
Regional Medical Center and Bethesda
Naval Hospital to visit wounded Warriors.
While at Walter Reed, Moxie and Jerry
and Kathy Daddato visited Army PFC
Corey Kent and his mother, Tiffany
Ashby. We will have a story about Corey
in the February Watch.
—Compiled from information supplied byKathy Daddto
[Note: Moxie is the seeing-eye-dog forwhich Kathy Daddato is providing initialtraining.]
MOXIE from page 1LEFT: Chaplain JerryDaddato brings quilt toCorey Kent at WalterReed Army Hospital.
RIGHT: Corey Kent’s mother, Tiffany Ashby (cen-ter), with Kathy and Jerry Daddato and Moxie.
There is plenty to report from the
Division since the last Watch on theRhine. Here is a brief update of each
Brigade’s activities in the last two months:
The 3rd Brigade (“Sledgehammer”) was
the first unit to redeploy, returning to Fort
Benning after achieving great success in the
area just south of Baghdad. As part of their
homecoming, they played an old-fashioned,
full-contact football game against the
Columbus State University team at Fort
Benning’s Doughboy Stadium. The
Hammers won decisively, 29-13: an impres-
sive performance for a group that had been
busily patrolling in Iraq just a few weeks
prior!
Following close behind was 2nd Brigade
(“Spartan”), which was the first to return to
Fort Stewart. During their time in Ninewa
province, the Spartans were incredibly
aggressive in patrolling and seeking out the
enemy, but as our mission shifted to stabili-
ty operations, they were equally successful
in advising, training, and assisting the Iraqi
Security Forces to do the same. Their part-
ner, 2nd Iraqi Army Division, is widely
regarded as the best in Iraq.
The Division Special Troops Battalion
(DSTB) encompasses the Division staff, the
band, and all of the other capabilities needed
to keep the headquarters secure, fed, sup-
plied, and talking. The Soldiers of the DSTB
did a magnificent job providing the core of
United States Division—North (Task Force
Marne) headquarters in northern Iraq.
Following thirteen months (the DSTB was
extended for an additional month), the
Division colors were uncased at Fort
Stewart on November 5th.
One point that might be somewhat con-
fusing to readers is that the return of the
headquarters no longer means that the
Division has all returned. Unlike the tradi-
tional organization in which a Division
Headquarters and its organic Brigades were
only rarely separated, for nearly a decade the
Army has used a “modular” structure, in
which Brigades have everything they need
to deploy independently. So right now, we
still have four Brigades remaining “in con-
tact”:
• The 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade
(“Falcon”) is currently in the process of
redeploying from Afghanistan to lovely
Savannah and Hunter Army Airfield. The
Soldiers of “Marne Air” have flown bril-
liantly, some of them for thirteen months
due to the critical nature of their consider-
able skills.
• The last elements of 1st Brigade
(“Raider”) will be returning from Baghdad
just as the Holiday Season is beginning. It
will be a timely homecoming for the Raiders
and their Families!
• The 4th Brigade (“Vanguard”) will rep-
resent the Marne Division in Iraq into the
summer of 2011. They are responsible for
Anbar province, which encompasses most
of the western desert region of Iraq.
• Finally, our brothers and sisters in the
3rd Sustainment Brigade (“Provider”) con-
tinue to carry the logistics load—literally
and figuratively—for most of central and
northern Iraq. They will also remain until
well into 2011.
Marne Update – December 2010
Watch ScheduleThe Watch editor requires receipt of copy on or before the 5th of the month preced-
ing the month of publication. Space fills quickly so articles sent early have more
chance of being published.:
Deadline to the Editor Publication
January 5th..............................................................................February
March 5th................................................................................April
May 5th ..................................................................................June
July 5th ..................................................................................August
September 5th ........................................................................October
November 5th ........................................................................December
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C.S.M. AndrewsPromoted
On 9/10/10, a ceremony was held at
Kirkuk, Iraq, to recognize the promotion
of C.S.M. Jesse Andrews. This good
news was announced at the Headquarters
of Task Force Marne, First Advise and
Assist Task Force Ready, First Armored
Division out of Fort Bliss, Texas.
C.S.M. Andrews was recently selected
as the First Army C.S.M. Headquartered
at Fort Gillem, Georgia. Andrews has
served with the 3rd Infantry Division for
nearly 10 years: first, as C.S.M. of 2nd
Battalion, 69th Armored Regiment, 3rd
Heavy Brigade Combat Team; later, as
C.S.M. of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat
Team, before being named C.S.M of the
entire 3rd Infantry Division by Lt.
General (then Major General) Rick
Lynch in March 2007. Andrews has now
returned from his fourth deployment.
Major General Tony Cucolo, present
Task Force Marne Commander and 3rd
Infantry Division Commander, referred
to Andrews as “the consummate N.C.O.
and he is taking with him the legacy of
the modern Division that he helped
build.”
Command Sergeant Major will be
joined at Fort Gillem by his wife,
Frankie. Their daughter, Kionna, is a
freshman at the Univ. of Texas, El Paso.
We visited with C.S.M. Andrews and
Frankie, briefly, at our reunion in
Springfield, Missouri, and found them to
be personable and caring. C.S.M.
Andrews is a professional Soldier who
commands respect. Our best wishes to
Jesse, Frankie, and Kionna as they begin
this new adventure.
—Submitted by Joe Ball
ATTENTION: Reunion EvaluationWhether or not you attended the 2010 Reunion, please read the form below and send yourcomments to Carl Topie at 27 Apple Lane, Milford OH 45150. Photo copies are welcomed.Everyone needs to have a voice.
At all past reunions, a copy of the reunion evaluation form and a news release were includ-ed in the Reunion Attendees’ Welcome Packet, along with a roster of attendees. Two wereomitted in 2010. The press release is not included here, as it is now “old news.”
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C.S.M. JesseAndrews receiveshonors. (Photo: 3rdInfantry Division)
Page 8 The Watch on the Rhine
From the EditorLynn Ball
Ihope those who were at the reunion in
DC had a wonderful time. Joe and I are
very sorry that we could not attend, but we
will attend the reunion in New Orleans in
2011. We hope that every one of you can
be there. It promises to be a wonderful
event. The February issue of the Watchwill provide detailed information about
the 2011 reunion so make your plans early.
There will be a limited number of rooms
available at the discounted price. There is
a short article by the 2011 Reunion
Committee elsewhere in this publication.
With regard to preserving the 2010
Reunion history, we want to thank every-
one who sent photographs to the Watch for
publication. We received several hundred.
We were able to work in a few of them,
but space constraints negated the opportu-
nity to publish as many as we would have
liked. Rich Heller has displayed a wonder-
ful gallery on the Society website at
www.3rdiv.org. Those who do not have
computers that access the Internet could
ask friends to show them the photos. We
have a lot of wonderful photographers in
our Society. The pictures on the website
are beautiful and very interesting. Even
non-members would enjoy them. While
many folks sent photos, I especially want
to thank Rich Heller, Jim Anderson, Cath
Bacon, Dave Adams, and Jerry and Kathy
Daddato for the large collections they
sent.
Recently some questions arose con-
cerning what is and is not published in the
Watch. The short answer is, “There are
few restrictions on what will be published.
We do not publish political commentary;
but aside from that restriction, space dic-
tates WHEN articles will be published.” In
most cases, articles are published on a
first-in, first-out basis, though we may
save an article for a planned issue focus-
ing on a particular theme or we may print
a later arrival if it is time sensitive. When
articles arrive after the deadline or when
there is insufficient space for articles, they
are placed in the “upcoming issue” file.
We will publish such articles as soon as
we can. Of course, we hope that every
issue will be uplifting and interesting.
That is our goal, though we understand
that we cannot please everyone. We can,
however, try to please.
So far as editing is concerned, all sub-
missions, except those from our Chaplain
and the President of the Society, are edited
and possibly cut to ensure grammatical
correctness and to accommodate space-
available concerns. We do not cut either
the “Chaplain’s Corner” or the
“President’s Message.” Usually, these are
kept to a reasonable length, and happen-
ings within the Society and with our mili-
tary dictate what the Chaplain and
President discuss.
While Rich Heller provides the infor-
mation for “Roll Call” and “Last Call,” the
editor sometimes adds information when
obituaries have been sent to the Watch.
The editor writes the “Non-Member Last
Call” using information sent by friends
and loved ones. Every one of these entries
is much shorter than we would like, but
again, space is a concern, and sometimes
little information is provided.
There are so many stories and pho-
tographs of great interest that, when com-
piling some issues, we could easily fill a
much larger publication. The section we
call “Outpost News” lets our members
know what is happening in other out-
posts, and we wish there were something
to report from each of them in every
issue. They are all very important to our
Society, and news from the outposts
enhances camaraderie. Our “Calendar of
Upcoming Events” helps to remind mem-
bers of meetings of their outposts and
informs them of other Society- and mili-
tary-related events occurring in the
future. Folks don’t have to be members
of an outpost to attend meetings and
other advertised events, and we should
encourage our friends and acquaintances
to participate. This would very likely
build membership.
Of course, of critical importance are
the articles our readers send to us. These
“There are few restrictions on what willbe published. We do not publish politi-cal commentary; but aside from thatrestriction, space dictates WHEN arti-cles will be published.”
Watch Requirements ScheduleIssue Topic Reporting ResponsibilityAll Issues Taps and New Members Roster ManagerFebruary-August Upcoming Reunion Information Reunion CommitteeFebruary Scholarship Foundation; Call for Applications Foundation Chairman
Call for C&BL Proposed Changes C&BL ChairmanApril Call for Society Awards Nominations Awards ChairmanJune Ballot for C&BL Changes C&BL ChairmanAugust Actions of Ex-Com since last reunion; Annual Financial Report Secretary/Treasurer
Scholarship Recipients Report Foundation ChairmanOctober Auditor’s Report for Fiscal Year AuditorDecember Call for Nominations for National Officers Nominations Chairman
Member-approved Changes to C&BL C&BL ChairMinutes of General Membership Meeting Secretary/TreasurerMinutes of Ex-Com Meetings at Reunion Secretary/TreasurerScholarship Foundation Financial Report Foundation C.F.O.
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are always very interesting, and we hope
they will prompt others to send contribu-
tions for our pages. This issue has some
wonderful “Letters to the Editor.” It is
encouraging to see people’s comments in
every issue. They are always quite wel-
come, even when critical. It is too early
to state as fact, but we might be getting
the beginning of a series, suggested by
Member James Campbell. James said
that, if others would send their stories, he
would keep sending his stories too. Let’s
keep the camaraderie going. Send in your
stories. We will publish them as soon as
space permits. In all cases, we try to
ensure those contributing are members of
the Society. When they are not members,
we suggest they join our Society. When
we receive Scholarship Foundation
entries from applicants whose sponsors
are not members, we contact the sponsors
and suggest membership. These two
efforts help to build membership. Many
people don’t think of joining an organiza-
tion until they are invited so let’s invite
our friends, acquaintances, and people
who notice our hats and car decals.
Call for Nominations for National OfficersNominations for six (6) Regional Committeemen and the National Secretary-Treasurer, willbe accepted beginning January 1, 2011, per Constitution Article V. Two Committeemenwill be nominated and elected from each of the Regions: Eastern, Central, and Western.
The chair is accepting nominations from 1/1 through 4/23/11. Any Regular Member ingood standing can be nominated. Members residing in a specific Region will nominate andvote for regional officers only within the region determined by the location of their Outpostaffiliation. Fotsie Brit Members at Large will submit nominations and vote within the regionwhere their state of residence is located. All nominations will be submitted with the writ-ten consent of the nominee. All members will submit nominations and vote for the NationalSecretary-Treasurer.
All Elected Officers’ terms are for two years and, when elected, will serve on the NationalExecutive Committee. 2011-2013 terms end with the 2013 reunion when new officers areelected.
A Mail-in Ballot listing nominees for these offices will be published in the June 2011 issueof the Watch on the Rhine. Send all letters of nomination and letters of nomination-accep-tance to Bob Bailey, 160 Huguley Road, Opelika AL 36804-1891 or to his e-mail at [email protected].
Anyone interested in learning about the responsibilities of an Executive CommitteeMember holding any office in the Society can read the Constitution and By-laws and theStandard Operating Procedures, both of which are available on the Society website atwww.3rdiv.org. Bob Bailey sends these two documents as well as a briefing packet toeach nominee as soon as he/she accepts a nomination for office in the Society.
—Submitted by Bob Bailey, Elections Chair
Hawaii, and many other states were on-
hand for the dedication. An estimated
4,500 people were in attendance. Also, a
group of about forty Japanese American
Korea War Veterans rode a train all night
from Los Angles to arrive at 0900 that
day. They hosted a luncheon at the El
Rancho Hotel in Gallup at 1100 and then
proceeded to the school for the dedication
at 1400, which lasted about two hours. All
were given a tour of the new school and
were treated to
refreshments. They
immediately board-
ed buses which took
them back to the
train station for a
return trip to Los
Angles at 1900 the
same day!
Two Korean War
POW’s attended:
Joe Annello and Lee
McKinney, who
spent twenty-six
months with
Hershey in Camp #1.
Also, Carl Miyagishima, 3rd Infantry
Division attended.
That night, Hershey and Terry hosted a
BBQ at the Comfort Suites Hotel. The
hotel picked up the tab and also presented
Hershey with a framed certificate and an
American Flag! We hope our readers
remember this when they travel through
New Mexico!
—Submitted by Joe Annello
L-R: Carl Miyagishima, Hiroshi Miyamura, and Joe Annello in Gallup, NM.
MIYAMURA from page 1 Warrior’s WalkSadly, two more trees have been plant-
ed on Warrior’s Walk: numbers 435 and
436.
• SPC John Carrillo Jr., 20, was laid
to rest at Park View Cemetery in Manteca,
California, but a redbud tree has been
planted to honor him on Warrior’s Walk.
SPC Carrillo was deployed to Iraq in July
2010, soon after the birth of his second
child.
He was shot and killed by a fellow sol-
dier in Fallujah, Iraq, on September 23,
2010. He was “posthumously awarded the
Bronze Star for distinguishing himself by
heroic or meritorious achievement or ser-
vice.” Carrillo served with the 15th
Infantry Regiment.
• PFC Gebrah Noonan, 26, was laid to
rest in Rye, New York, on October 5,
2010. Noonan graduated from high school
in Watertown, Connecticut, and had been
in the Army for about a year.
He was shot and killed by a fellow sol-
dier in Fallujah, Iraq, on September 23,
2010. Noonan served with the 15th
Infantry Regiment.
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMPresident John Fisher called the meeting to order at 2:02
PM. Sergeant at Arms Bart Viruso was not present so Henry
Burke led the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by John
Fisher’s announcement that there were no visitors or guests
to introduce. Chaplain Jerry Daddato delivered the invoca-
tion.
Secretary-Treasurer Ray Anderson conducted the Roll
Call. Present: President John Fisher, Secretary-Treasurer
Ray Anderson, Committeemen Joe Hampton and David
Mills, Chaplain Jerry Daddato, Awards Chairman Nile
Stuart, Membership Chairman Henry Burke and
Webmaster/Database Manager Rich Heller.
President Fisher announced that there were insufficient
officers present to form a quorum. Without a quorum, no
official business could be conducted. While those present
could discuss items of importance and concern to the
Society, no actions could be taken.
Ray Anderson announced that the Minutes from the 2009
Ex-Com Board Meeting held in Springfield, Missouri, were
included in the members’ agenda packet. Without a quorum,
the Minutes were accepted as provided.
David Mills discussed his audit of the Society funds as
shown on his report dated 7/23/10. A copy of the audit was
included in the members’ agenda packet. David reported the
books were in good order, and no material differences
appeared during his review. He also spoke about his role as
the auditor, stating the limitations of his responsiblity.
Ray Anderson recapped the Treasurer’s Report and the
new budget for fiscal year 2010/2011. The past fiscal year
numbers showed a net increase in funds of $478. Both the
income receipts and the expenses were under budget.
Income was down because we had 600 members delinquent
in paying their annual dues by the deadline of June 30. A
special past dues notice was sent to the delinquent members.
With a declining membership, we saw a reduction in the
cost to print and mail the Watch. That reduced expense
enabled us to show a small increase in the General Fund,
which now stands at $116,567. The budget for fiscal year
2010/2011 shows income of $58,800 and expense of
$54,225. Making those numbers will provide a net increase
of $4,575.
Awards Chairman, Nile Stuart reported on the Society
Awards Program, stating there would be 10 awards present-
ed at the Society Awards Banquet. There will be no special
awards for the “Soldier of the Year” or the “NCO of the
Year”; because, the Division is in Iraq and unable to select
recipients at this time. Nile voiced his concern over the man-
ner in which the Audie Murphy Achievement Award is deter-
mined. Nile urged that, in the future, the award be approved
by the entire Ex-Com to avoid any possible favoritism.
Currently, the recipient is selected by only the three Vice
Presidents. The matter will be taken under advisement.
Membership Chairman Henry Burke reported on the
Membership Programs. The Society membership brochure
has been updated to include all of the new changes in the
Society of the 3rd Infantry Division Scholarship Foundation.
Copies have been sent to all responsible parties. Henry
voiced his opinion that the decal program recently suggest-
ed is a waste of time and money, as many members will not
put decals on their car windows. Given a chance to face new
membership prospects, Henry guarantees he will sign up
most of them. Henry closed by encouraging all members to
carry a membership application for possible recruitment of
new members.
Chaplain Jerry Daddato sent out 118 sympathy cards to
family members of recently deceased Society members.
Jerry reported he gets good feedback from many families.
The family of Fred Scarpa is attending the Society Reunion
and Memorial Service as a result of one of those cards.
Rich Heller spoke about the declining membership ranks,
as we are losing many of our WW2 Vets. Rich has had good
results in recruiting new members through the Society
Website and views it as our most effective recruitment tool.
Anyone who signs the Guest Book is sent an application for
membership. He also spoke about the use of “Facebook” as
another Internet tool to reach out to Cold War and Peacetime
Vets. Rich believes younger vets are becoming more and
more inclined to use Internet sources to gain
information. Rich said that the latest results of our delin-
quent dues notice are paying dividends, as we have reduced
the number from 600 to 435 in just a week or so.
President Fisher asked if there was any Old Business to
discuss. There was none.
Under New Business, President Fisher introduced a rec-
ommendation that we take 1/3 of the cost for publication of
the Watch out of the Life Membership Fund to eliminate any
possible need to increase annual dues. The Life Membership
Fund presently stands at $58,083. Ray Anderson and David
Mills were opposed to this plan. No discussion continued
and the subject is closed for the present time.
Other issues discussed but not acted on or resolved were
discontinuance of the annual Life Membership Fund calcu-
lation, continuation of discussion concerning a possible pro-
posal to amend the C&BL to allow the use of proxies for a
quorum count at Ex-Com meetings, discussion on whether
or not hard liquor should be served in the Hospitality Suite
at future reunions, discussion on the Roster Distribution
Program, determination of official cost estimates for moving
the 3rd Infantry Division Memorial to the new National
Infantry Museum outside Fort Benning, as well as for the
repair of the WWI 3rd I.D. Monument at Chateau Thierry,
France.
Responsibilities of Outposts were also discussed.
President Fisher’s request for a motion to close the meeting
was offered, seconded, and passed. Chaplain, Jerry Daddato
delivered the benediction, and the informal meeting
adjourned at 4:10 PM.
Minutes: Executive Board Meeting
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Minutes: General Membership Meeting
Saturday, September 18, 2010: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AMPresident John Fisher called the meeting to order at 9:07 AM.
Sergeant at Arms Bart Viruso posted the Colors and led the
Pledge of Allegiance. In the absence of Chaplain Jerry Daddato,
Henry Burke delivered the invocation.
Secretary Treasurer Ray Anderson conducted the Roll Call of
Officers and Chairs:
Present: President John Fisher, Secretary Treasurer Ray
Anderson, Eastern Region Vice President Pat Williamson,
Eastern Region Committeeman Joe Hampton, Central Region
Vice President Matt McKenna, Active Duty Liaison Ray Egan,
Historian Tim Stoy, Sergeant at Arms Bart Viruso,
Webmaster/Roster Manager Rich Heller, Awards Chairman Nile
Stuart, Membership Chairman Henry Burke, and Reunion
Chairman John Shirley.
President John Fisher announced a three-minute debate time.
President Fisher reported that we had no members of general
rank or Medal of Honor recipients in attendance. He then
acknowledged the Outpost 7 reunion hosts, Dave Adams, Jim
Anderson, Cath Bacon, Martha Hergenreder, and Sherman Pratt
and Outpost 5845 hosts Monika and Tim Stoy.
Ray Anderson conducted the Outpost Roll Call with the assis-
tance of Sergeant at Arms Bart Viruso: OP1, 1; OP 2, 2; OP 3, 2;
OP 4, 0; OP 5, 12; OP 7, 22; OP 11, 0; OP 12, 0; OP 13, 4; OP
15, 1; OP 17, 1; OP 18, 1; OP 22, 1; OP 33, 1; OP 35, 0; OP 52,
0; OP 54, 2; OP 57, 2; OP 60, 1; OP 63, 0; OP 88, 1; OP 601, 0;
OP MA, 1; OP 5845, 0.
President Fisher called for old business. There was none to be
discussed. John announced there were copies of news and
updates from Lynn Ball on the Scholarship Foundation and the
Watch on the Rhine and from Joe Ball on the Constitution and
By-laws changes. He encouraged everyone to take copies and
read them.
Ray Anderson reported that last year’s copy of the Minutes of
the General Business Meeting, held in Springfield, Missouri, was
included in each member’s agenda packet. John moved to accept
the minutes as provided. The motion was seconded and passed.
Ray Anderson reviewed the Audit, the Treasurer’s Report, and
the new budget for the fiscal year 2010/2011. Our audit showed
no material differences in Society finances on the report dated
7/23/10. A copy of that audit was enclosed in the member’s agen-
da packet. The Treasurer’s Report for the past fiscal year showed
a net increase in funds of $478. Both the income receipts and
expenses were under budget. Income was reduced because 600
members did not pay their dues. A special past dues notice signed
by the President has been sent to the delinquent members. With a
declining membership, the cost to print and mail the Watch has
decreased. That lower expense enabled us to show a small
increase in the General Fund. The General Fund now stands at
$116,567. The budget for fiscal year 2010/2011 shows income of
$58,800 and expense of $54,225. Making those numbers will
show a net increase of $4,575. Ray Anderson moved to accept the
Audit, Financial Report, and Budget. The motion was seconded
and passed.
Awards Chairman Nile Stuart reported on the Society Awards
Program. There will be 10 awards presented at the Society
Banquet. There will be no special awards for the “Soldier of the
Year” or the “NCO of the Year,” as the Division is in Iraq. Nile
recommended that the C&BL be revised to change the voting
procedure for the Audie Murphy Achievement Award. He recom-
mends Ex-Com approval. The Ex-Com will take this recommen-
dation under consideration
Cath Bacon announced that there would be no Sunday
Memorial Breakfast due to reunion finances. However, a buffet
breakfast would be served at the 2nd floor restaurant. Anyone
wishing to eat breakfast could do so by making a donation to the
breakfast fund. Following breakfast, a Memorial Service would
be conducted on the lower level of the hotel at 9:00 AM.
Membership Chairman Henry Burke reported that the Society
Membership Brochure has been updated to include all of the new
changes in the Society Scholarship Foundation. Copies have
been sent to all responsible parties for distribution. Henry voiced
his opinion that the decal program suggestion is not cost effective
as many members will not put the decals on their car windows.
Henry encourages all members to carry a membership applica-
tion for possible recruitment. When the window of opportunity
comes along, take advantage of the situation to recruit new mem-
bers.
There was a long discussion on the possible use of decals for
membership recruitment. John Shirley favored the idea as a pos-
itive step in recruitment. Ray Egan also favored the idea. Pat
Williamson offered to create a decal with the Society website
address and furnish the cost details. A motion to have the Ex-
Com re-visit the decal concept was seconded and passed. The Ex-
Com will take the decal suggestion under advisement.
Active Duty Liaison Ray Egan said he would continue in his
position since his contract was renewed. Ray said that the five
Memorial Benches purchased by the Society have been installed
on “Warriors’ Walk” with the assistance of the local Eagle
Scouts. The Marne Division is still deployed in Iraq. The Marne
Association has been active in supplying the troops with gifts
from home. He will provide information so others can assist in
this effort. Ray explained that over 100,000 troops have served
and 50,000 have left the service. But due to privacy issues, it’s
not possible to get the names and addresses for membership
recruitment. The good news about the 3rd Infantry Division is
that it is not designated to go back to war. The soldiers will be on
post and possible candidates for membership.
Member Bob Gibson of Outpost 2 wanted everyone to know
that Kathy and Jerry Daddato along with dog-in-training,
“Moxie,” were not present due to the fact that they were visiting
the WIA Soldiers at Walter Reed and the Naval Hospital.
Webmaster/Database Manager Rich Heller gave an update on
the Society website. Rich reports we get 100 hits a day and it’s
our major source of membership recruitment. Members should
view the website for current information on the Society. An
example was the article on Medal of Honor recipient Hiroshi
Miyamura having a high school named in his honor. Rich points
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out that we are not getting sufficient political support publicizing
the activities of the Society. Rich also points out that the younger
veterans use the computer for their source of information, such as
from our website and “Facebook.”
Ray Anderson reviewed the nine Ex-Com actions taken in the
last fiscal year. Copies of that report were included in members’
agenda packets and also appeared in the Watch. The motion to
accept the report passed.
Society 2011 Reunion Chairman, John Shirley, reported on
plans for the reunion. The 2011 reunion will be a four-day event
in New Orleans, from September 8-11. The hotel selected is the
Astor Crown Plaza on the corner of Bourbon and Canal Streets.
This is within walking distance of many attractions. The hotel
rate is $99.00 per night—a reasonable price for the downtown
location in New Orleans. The 2011 Reunion Committee is com-
posed of Chairman John Shirley, assisted by David Mills, Nile
Stuart, and Joe Ball. John Shirley recommended that the 2012
Reunion to be held in Savannah, Georgia, near Ft. Stewart, and
he asked for a motion to approve the location. That motion was
seconded and passed. John Shirley recommends the Constitution
and By-laws be changed to eliminate the regional rotation
because 2/3 of the membership live east of the Mississippi. That
recommendation will be addressed by the Ex-Com.
John Fisher, Matt McKenna, and Pat Williamson were sworn
into their elected offices of Society President, Central Region VP,
and Eastern Region VP, respectively.
John Fisher made these announcements:
• All of the appointments of Society Chairs are the same, with the
exception of the C&BL Chair. Joe Ball has resigned so he can
spend more time on Outpost #35 and the Scholarship
Foundation, and Egan Fehnel will now fill that position
• The cost to move the 3rd Infantry Division Monument from the
Army Infantry Museum in Ft. Benning to the new museum is
estimated to cost the Society approximately $8,000. We are
investigating this matter with the assistance of General Cucolo
• The WWI 3rd Infantry Division monument in Chateau Thierry
needs repairs. We have a CD set aside for this purpose and are
trying to get a fixed cost of repairs
• John Fisher announced that the second board meeting planned
for 2:00 PM was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum.
President John Fisher adjourned the meeting at 11:10 AM.
Henry Burke delivered the benediction.
THE SOCIETY OF THE 3ID IS LOOKING FOR YOU!The Society of the Third Infantry Division has existed for 92
years and is the oldest of all military organizations.
Members receive a first-class publication six times a year.Members support a scholarship foundation. Members meet withlocal outposts at least once a year, and all members are invitedto a national reunion held annually. Dues are minimal.
If you wore the Marne Patch or if you are a family member orfriend of a Marne Soldier, you are invited to join the Society!
There is a membership application on p. 30. Join today!
Canadian TelevisionBill Harper, Secretary/Treasurer of Outpost #601 “Black ‘Y’
Boys,” was interviewed by a Toronto television station on
September 29th. Bill was contacted earlier this year and asked if
he would consent to an interview for a documentary that will be
shown on the Military Channel, probably early in 2011. The pro-
gram will be released in Canada first and will be shown in the
U.S. at a later date.
The interviewer, along with a lighting, camera, and audio crew
from a Dallas TV station, assembled at Bill’s apartment for a
meeting that lasted over two hours. The documentary will not be
the typical “war” program; rather, it will focus on the mental
challenges faced daily by enlisted Soldiers in the combat zone.
The documentary will show the mental toughness of men going
into battle, many for the first time, at Kassarine Pass and later at
El Guettar.
The documentary will concentrate on the campaign in Tunisia.
This is war seen through the thought processes of enlisted ranks
that do not plan or direct the major battles, but must prepare men-
tally to face their own individual demons when engaging the
enemy. How would anyone react when coming under fire?
Understanding such situations was the objective of the interview
and also will be the total content of the documentary when all
other interviews are completed.
We don’t know why Bill was chosen to participate in this
effort. Perhaps his selection was the result of his appearance, on
several occasions, in WW2 documentaries shown on the History
Channel. Bill was a Tank Commander in the 601st Tank
Destroyer Battalion in World War 2, and he wears the Silver Star
and Purple Heart, among other decorations. He was one of the
Founders of Audie Murphy Outpost #35 in 1974. A photo of the
founders is included here.
—Submitted by Joe Ball
Glimpse of the Past: L-R: Virgil York, Leonard Coble, Bill Harper, DeaconWhitaker, Richard Ellis on October 12, 1974, at the Outpost #35 Foundingmeeting. Photo was taken outside Bill Harper’s office.
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Washington D.C. was a beautiful
reunion site with over 200 reg-
istrants. With “Preserving
History” as the reunion theme, members
and guests were treated with visits to his-
toric sites, observances of historic events,
and remembrances of the Division’s his-
toric and honored past—not to mention
enjoying good food, engaging in good
conversations, and recalling good memo-
ries. Despite its behind-schedule front
entrance and lobby renovations, the Hyatt
Regency was an excellent hotel. Since all
of the meetings and dinners were held at
the Hyatt, moving from meeting or dining
areas or congregating at the Hospitality
Room was convenient. Multiple elevators
and escalators made mobility easy for all
attendees. Located only minutes from
Washington, DC, the hotel location was a
perfect launching point for strolling to
restaurants, catching the shuttle to the
Metro, and enjoying views of America’s
beautiful capitol and its magnificent mon-
uments.
Although, just like two years ago, most
of the Division was deployed forward, in
Iraq and Afghanistan during the reunion,
there was a solid core of Active Duty sup-
port. Led by BG Jeffrey Phillips, 3rd ID
deputy-commanding general rear, and
Command Sgt. Major Jeffrey Ashmen, 3rd
ID command sergeant major-rear, a con-
tingent of very motivated Soldiers helped
with the Division display and provided
much-appreciated assistance for Veterans
and distinguished visitors as they travelled
to various reunion events. Also, 3rd
Sustainment Brigade Staff Writer, Sgt.
Patience Okhuofu, provided public affairs
support, conducted interviews, took pho-
tos, and wrote the lead story about the
reunion for the September 23rd issue of
the 3rd ID newspaper, the Frontline (avail-
able at the Ft. Stewart or Society web-
sites).
Of special note were several distin-
guished visitors at the reunion: Medal of
Honor recipients Robert D. Maxwell and
Wilburn K. Ross. Army Vice-Chief of
Staff Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli also support-
ed reunion activities. Gen. Chiarelli was
the guest speaker at the Presidential
Dinner and Mr. Maxwell was the guest
speaker at the Reunion Banquet.
Attendees came not only from across
the nation but also from around the globe
to attend the 91st reunion. Lending an
international air were several members
and associates from France and Germany,
as well as Jean-Marie Fritsch, Mayor of
Ammerschwihr, France, and his wife,
Francoise, and Dr. Heinz Schaden, Mayor
of Salzburg, Austria; both towns were lib-
erated by Marne Soldiers during WWII.
Also attending several of the reunion
functions were international military
attaches from France and Korea who are
posted in Washington DC. From near or
far, all attendees remembered and paid
tribute to the service of Marne Soldiers
who, for 93 years, have defended freedom
in the U.S. and around the world.
Special tributes were accorded to
World War II and Korean War veterans.
During the Presidential Banquet, Society
member David Mills was presented the
Purple Heart by Gen. Chiarelli, more than
57 years after being wounded. He was first
listed as Missing in Action, then as Killed
in Action, and finally as a Prisoner of War
during the Korean War. Presentations
were also made during the Reunion
Banquet. First, WWII veteran Sherman
Pratt was awarded the Order of Saint
Maurice in recognition of his distin-
guished service in the Infantry and forhav-
ing shown the highest standards of integri-
ty, moral character, professional compe-
tence, and dedication to duty.
Korea War Veterans who visited the
Korean War Memorial and those present
at the Awards Banquet were honored with
the presentation of Korean War 60th
Anniversary Commemorative Medallions.
The Medallions, with neck ribbon, were
presented by Society Medical Officer Dr.
Bae Suk Lee, representing the Bishop Kin
Memorial Foundation, Seoul, Korea. Dr.
Lee is a Korea War Veteran. The
Medallions were presented in gratitude for
the efforts of our Soldiers, in 1950-53,
which led to a free and prosperous
Republic of Korea.
Although a formal post-reunion survey
was not conducted, Society members in
attendance actively provided feedback to
reunion committee members, Dave
Adams, Jim Anderson, Cath Bacon, Ray
and Martha Hergenreder, and Tim and
Monika Stoy. By far most of the feedback
was positive—with kudos regarding the
hotel facilities and the various reunion
events and tours of the capitol.
Many attendees expressed regret at the
last-minute cancellation of the tour of the
Pentagon, but the expansion of the “Metro
Tour” seemed to ease some of that disap-
pointment. Society members enjoyed the
Hospitality Room and were able to con-
duct Oral Histories right next door. The
late addition of a breakfast before the
Sunday morning Memorial Program made
it much more like the traditional
“Memorial Breakfast” and provided most
members with one more opportunity to
share fellowship and camaraderie and to
honor the passing of Society Members,
before saying “Farewell” and heading
home.
Dave Adams and Cath Bacon[Note: Society Public Relations Chair,Carl Topie, has requested that allreunion attendees compete the ReunionEvaluation Form included in this issueand return it to him. His addressappears at the top and bottom of theform. Carl will recap the responses hereceives and the results will be pub-lished in the February Watch. He hasincluded a section for all those who didnot attend the reunion as well.Everyone needs a voice. Your views onthe 91st Reunion are important and willprovide valuable assistance to futureReunion Hosts concerning timing, loca-tion and scheduled events.]
The 91st Reunion
MEMBERSHIP BY THE NUMBERS
Total membership as of 11/5/10 2731New membership since 9/18/10 18
GET ONE FOR THE ROCK
Currently, the Directors of the Society of the 3rd Infantry
Division Scholarship Foundation are completing work on
planning the Foundation’s raffle to ensure funds for our 2011
scholarship grant recipients. Raffle tickets will be sent to our
members soon, and the raffle will culminate with the drawing
for prizes on Saturday, September 10, at the 2011 Society
Reunion in New Orleans, Louisiana. Jerry and Kathy Daddato
will assist with the drawing. Winners do not have to be present
at the reunion; the Foundation will ship prizes to all winners not
in attendance. Since the photo of prizes appeared in the October
Watch, we have received several more prizes, including an M1
non-firing replica: 1.1 scale, zinc movable action, hardwood
stock. Not only does it have moving parts, but also it weighs as
much as the M1 rifle. Both the M1 replica and the .36 caliber
Model 1851 Navy Revolver (Uberti) reproduction, donated by
Wayne Conley, are beautiful works of art. When Wayne donat-
ed the revolver, he mentioned that it has never been
fired since factory testing. We urge those
who have prizes to donate to send
them to the Foundation. We
are still accepting
donations.
We are
very encouraged by
the support of members
who have sent donations. Recently, James and Joan Strawn
sent a Platinum donation and then applied for Matching Gifts
from Jim’s former employer, Chevron. Chevron responded
with their check for $1000. Our donors should request
Matching Gifts from their former employers. All donors have
to do is contact their former employers and request that their
gifts be matched. The employer will then send a form to the
Foundation to verify the donation. We complete the form and
return it. In every case, the gift has been matched. Prudential’s
Matching Gifts program nearly doubled the gift donated by
Jim Tiezzi two years ago. Matching Gifts programs have
always matched or exceeded gifts donated. We have one donor
who owns his own business which matches his gift.
Each year, we have more applicants to our program than
the year before. All of our planning and work on the raffle and
other fundraising projects is being done to ensure we can
award grants to all deserving applicants. It is not too early for
applicants to begin preparing their grant submission packages.
The deadline for applications to the Foundation is May 1st.
The application and instructions are available on the Society
website at www.3rdiv.org and on the Foundation website at
http://www.3idscholarshipfoundation.org. Applicants can also
contact Lynn Ball, at 972-495-1704, for information and the
application.
Each applicant must have a sponsor who served with the
3rd Infantry Division and is a member of the Society. The
sponsor must submit a letter on behalf of his/her applicant that
should include brief information about his/her service in the
3rd Infantry Division as well as brief information describing
the qualities of the applicant being sponsored. The sponsor’s
letter can be sent to the Foundation, separately, or it can be
included in the applicant’s submission package. Associate
Members who have a parent or grandparent who served with
the 3rd Infantry Division are eligible to sponsor biological or
adopted children or grandchildren. (Check with Lynn Ball,
early, regarding the sponsorship letter declaring deceased
members of the 3rd, as these require some research. This also
applies to widows and children of 3rd I.D. Soldiers killed in
action or who died of their wounds.) Current or past Soldiers
of the 3rd Infantry Division, applying for grants, may sponsor
themselves; all others must have a sponsor who has served
with the 3rd.
Applicants are urged to provide those writing letters of rec-
ommendation with a typed list of their accomplishments. Our
experience is that some letter writers do not stay focused or
they try to guess at accomplishments. This has resulted in
erroneous information that confuses our judges. Also, appli-
cants should ensure that those writing letters of recommenda-
tion know them well enough to write a favorable letter. In the
past, we have received letters that were not supportive. Now
is the time to put our young folks to work preparing their sub-
mission packages. If we thought that the outrageous fees at the
universities have hit the ceiling, we were wrong. We are
receiving news from several quarters about increased fees
again this year. Since funding has been cut to universities and
colleges, they are passing on their losses to their students or
they are cutting services. At the college where I teach, we can
no longer provide pass-outs to our students and students must
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Scholarship Foundation NewsLynn Ball
Levels of GivingPlatinum Star, $50,000–$99,999; Gold Star, $10,000–$49,999;
Silver Star, $5,000–$9,999;
Platinum, $1,000–$4,999; Gold; $500–$999; Silver, $100–$499;
Bronze, $1–$99.
Platinum Matching Gifts
• Chevron Humankind MatchingGifts/James and Joan Strawn
Silver Memorial Donors
• Ginnie, Stephen, and AndreaSullivan honor Robert W.Sullivan
• Col. James H. Drennan honorshis spouse, Aileen M. Drennan
Silver Donors
• Jim and Linda Reeves• Joshua and Virginia Shaw• Roy and Aisae Spanower
Bronze Donors
• Michael L. Baxter• James Campbell• James and Cora Field• Nicholas A. Fergione• Galen and Karen Stark
SCHOLARSHIP FUND DONATIONSDonors contributing since the last publication of the Watch on theRhine include the following:
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now bring their own paper to the college if they wish to print
their assignments on campus. Further, we are told that we will
soon have to purchase parking passes. This has long been the
practice at most universities, but until now, many colleges
have not required such purchases by students, professors, and
staff. All of these visible and hidden expenses are another rea-
son why our young folks should apply for all scholarship
grants available to them. Encourage them to start preparing
for May 1st very early. Semester-end is always too busy to
work on application grants and to obtain letters of recommen-
dation. Our directors who will serve as judges this year are
Earl E. Killen, Jerry B. Kraft, Thomas R. Maines, and Dr.
Marco Montoya. Lynn Ball votes only when there is a tie.
Chief Financial Officer Joe Ball is a member of our Board of
Directors; however, he is not a voting member. Our Directors
all look forward to receiving our applicants’ submissions for
2011 grants.
Recent donations include those listed on the previous page.
Thank you, very much. Those supporting our program are
truly investing in the future of America.
—Submitted by Lynn Ball, Chairman
Scholarship Foundation Fiscal 2009-2010 Report
Net Assets on 6/30/09 $71,763.48Opening Cash Balance: 7/1/09 $11,763.48Total Fiscal 2009-10 Receipts $60,037.00
Cash Donations $54,276.75Decals 350.00Investment Income 3,706.25Raffle Sales 1,704.00
Disbursements $61,535.78Bond Purchases $51,338.95Scholarship Grants 9,000.00Expense 1,196.00
Net Assets on 6/30/10 $120,265.70Cash $ 10,265.70Bond Total $ 110,000.00
$30,000 @ 4.50%10,000 @ 4.75%25,000 @ 4.75%10,000 @ 4.75%10,000 @ 4.50%10,000 @ 5.00%15,000 @ 4.50%
Net Increase in assets on 6/30/10 $ 48,502.22
Amounts Payable $ 0.00Amounts Receivable: 2010-2011 Bond Income $ 5,112.50
—Submitted by Joe Ball, Chief Financial Officer
Men’s Rings, Sizes 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14: (1) Army Ring, Gold, w/Red, Blue or Clear Stone, $39.00 ea. + $6.00 S&H (2) Men’s Army Ring, Silver w/Clear Stone, $39.00 ea. + $6.00 S&H (3) Proud American Ring w/Red, Blue or
Clear Stone, $39.00 ea. + $6.00 S&H
• Baseball Cap w/ 3rd Inf. Emb., $12.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Korea Baseball Cap w/3rd Inf. Emb., $12.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H
• Nous Resterons La Ring, Silver: $150.00 ea. + $6.00 S&HStainless: $130.00 ea. + $6.00 S&H
• Emblem tee shirts, $16.00 ea. + $2.00 S&H• Black or Green Baseball Cap w/3rd Patch, $10.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H • Watch Cap w/ 3rd Patch, $8.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• 3rd ID Western Hat, $22.00 ea. + $6.00 S&H• Coffee Mug, White Acrylic, w/Society Logo, $8.00 ea. + $6.00 S&H• Bumper Sticker w/3rd Insignia, $3.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Window Sticker w/3rd Insignia, $3.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Collector’s Coin w/3rd Insignia, $10.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Belt Buckle, Solid Brass, w/3rd Patch, $15.00 ea. + $6.00 S&H• Belt Buckle, Solid Brass, w/CIB, $15.00 ea. + $6.00 S&H • Military Buckle w/any Unit Crest & Belt:
Black, Navy or Khaki, $10.99 ea. + $6.00 S&H • Flag, Indoor/Outdoor, 3’x5’, 3rd ID Logo, $10.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Flag, Indoor/Outdoor 3’x5’, USA, $24.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Zippo Lighter w/3rd or Any Unit Crest, $18.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Ronson Lighter w/3rd Insignia, $16.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• License Plate Frame w/3rd Logo, $8.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Bola Tie Cord with Crest, $15.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H • Bola Tie w/CIB, $12.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Tie Clip w/3rd Patch, $6.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H • Combat, Artillery, Cavalry or Armor Inf. Badge, $4.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Unit Crest, $6.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• 3rd Div. Patch, $3.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• 3rd Pin, 1”, $5.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• 3rd Pin, 3/4”, $4.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• 3rd Pin, 3/8”, $3.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Society Pin, $4.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Anzio Pin, $5.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• US Flag w/3rd Flag Pin, $4.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Rocky Pin, $4.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Small Rank Pins, $3.99 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Miniature Medal Hat Pins, $3.99 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Full Size Medals, $17.99 ea. + $3.00 S&H • Mini Medals, $13.99 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Lapel Pins, $3.99 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Miniature Medal Hat Pins, $3.99 ea. + $3.00 S&H • Ribbons, $1.24 ea. + $3.00 S&H • Necklaces w/Unit Crest, $12.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Book: I Remember by Society Member
John Shirley, $15.00 ea. + $3.00 S&H• Book: Act 2: WWII, the Adventures of
Bruce Monkman, $15.00 ea. + $3.00 S&HPlease make checks payable to Pat Williamson and send to 530Hemingway Drive, Hockessin DE 19707-1112. Ph. 302-528-8720; email,[email protected].
QuartermasterContact Pat Williamson for a catalog and for shipping costs for multiple items.
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Act 2: WWII: The Adventures ofBruce Monkman, 1941-1945, by
Bruce Monkman, is published in
paperback. It consists of 189 pages
and contains many photographs and
other graphic exhibits, most of
which have not been published else-
where. In explaining the title, Bruce
says he sees his life as separated
into “acts”: Act I, his years from
birth until he joined the service; Act
II, his time in service during WWII;
Act III, his civilian career, marriage, and family; Act IV, his
retirement years. Acts I, III, and IV have not yet been written.
Bruce “was not in the front line fighting soldier” so there is
little about the battles that took place as he travelled from
Tunisia through Italy and France to Germany. He served in the
same position, with a battalion supply unit of the 9th Field
Artillery, throughout the war. He laments never being promot-
ed but says he was told, later, that he was doing such a good job
that his officers did not want to interrupt a system that was
working well. This, Bruce felt, was little consolation. Act II pre-
sents the life of a Soldier serving in the rear to keep our troops
supplied, and it is quite enlightening. Bruce mentions that a
great percentage of our service men and women do not serve in
combat, as they are needed to “keep the machine running.”
Bruce discusses many occasions when he was able to experi-
ence the cultures and local attractions with which our combat
Soldiers seldom, if ever, make contact. These episodes are quite
interesting. In retrospect, Bruce was grateful for these experi-
ences during his “growing up” years. Certainly any aspect of
war matures a Soldier beyond his chronological years, and ActII reveals this fact.
Act II: WWII costs $18.00 including postage and can be pur-
chased by sending your check and book request to our Society
Quartermaster or by contacting the author, Bruce Monkman, at
P.O. Box 37-1311, Reseda CA 91337-1311.
—Reviewed by Lynn Ballw w wI Remember by John Shirley: The
author was one of the sometimes called
“Elite Group of Americans who served
in Combat Infantry during WW2.”
Everyone who served did his/her job,
but only 11% served in Combat
Infantry. I Remember is not a biogra-
phy, but is a series of stories told from
the prospective of one who lived
through the events of the war.
Someone famous said, “The ultimate
weapon of war is the Infantryman.”
The book does not dwell on stateside duty, but covers over-
seas duty while serving with I Company, 15th Infantry, and
later, after receiving a field commission, with L Company,
15th—as Platoon Leader, and later, for two months as Company
Commander of L Company. I Remember describes Shirley’s
experiences with the Division from April 1944 until war’s end.
Anyone who served in the theatre during this period can identi-
fy with the descriptions of the many small deadly actions of
squad, platoon, and company-sized units, which when com-
bined, make up a large battle or campaign.
The story of Combat Infantry in WW2 seldom changes and
is mentioned several times in I Remember. Always scared, dirty,
hungry, too hot or too cold, and exhausted, the Infantryman
trudges on. As General Omar Bradley wrote, “Sooner or later,
unless victory comes, this chase must end on the litter or in the
grave.” There are no clearly defined heroes in the book, which
is exactly as the author intended. The book is well written, as
the author does not allow his thoughts to wander nor does he
dwell on unneeded detail. I Remember is an objective account
of a Combat Infantryman in Europe in WW2.
After the war, John Shirley attended the University of
California, Davis, and maintained a successful veterinarian
practice for many years, retiring in 1987. He was in six cam-
paigns, one with arrowhead, and was awarded the Silver Star,
two Bronze Stars with V, and the Purple Heart. The book is 93
pages in soft cover, is easy to read, and includes a short history
of the 3rd Infantry Division with a casualty table of all U.S.
Army units in WW2 in both Europe and the Pacific.
The book is available from John Shirley or from the
Quartermaster, Society of the 3rd Infantry Division.
—Reviewed by Joe Ball
Book Reviews
Membership requirements: the applicant must have beenawarded the Combat Infantrymans Badge as certified byofficial notation on the applicants form DD-214, OfficialArmy Orders, or other official documents. Applicant mustattach a copy of said documentation to his enlistment(membership) application. Dues are $25.00 annually. Lifemembership dues are age dependent.
For more information and membership application pleasevisit our website www.cibassoc.com or contact:Vincent ArfusoNational Membership Chairman1639 John St.Ft Lee, NJ 07024-2546Phone: 201-944-2123 E-mail: [email protected]
You earned the right to wear itBe part of the elite
Join the organization forCombat Infantrymen
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Korean War StoriesDear Friends in the Third: For some strange reason, I want to
attempt to write a book— you guessed it—about Korea. —Not about
my experiences (which weren’t all that remarkable), but about
yours. Many books have been written about wars, and I’m certainly
no Tom Brokaw, but I believe I can do a good job. We Korean veter-
ans, for the most part, were not of the Greatest Generation, but we did
our bit to give a downtrodden people a shot at a better life. I’m proud
of that, and all you guys and gals that served should feel the same. I
know there are a lot of tales out there, and I would like to put them to
paper. I want it to be a fast and interesting read—so your story might
take a paragraph, or so, or maybe a chapter. I imagine a lot of you
have never bothered to tell your children on your experiences. You
should; they want to know—so here’s your opportunity. I’d like your
stories from day one in Korea or even before the war. If you’re close
by, I’ll come to you or we can communicate by phone or email—
whatever it takes. If I were rich I’d fly my private jet to your place,
but I’m not, and I don’t have that jet. I hope to hear from you: nurse,
machine gunner, mechanic, mail clerk; if you have something, let’s
make it public.
Please contact me by cell 706-974-6252, or email
[email protected] or mail to—Jim Campbell, 1126
Somerton Place, Cumming GA 30040. Hope to hear from you soon.
—Kind regards, Jim Campbell
Don Childs Sr.Floyd Herbig wrote the following in response to Don Childs’ arti-
cle entitled “The War I Remember,” which appeared in the October
Watch. Don served with the 7th Infantry Regiment, 1st Battalion,
Company B, on Hill 355.
“I was also a member of Company B, 7th Regiment, and every-
thing he spoke of was true. I remember so well the hard time we had
to reach the crest of Hill 355. Also, there were elements of the 15th
Infantry Regiment, and British and Canadian troops were committed
for control of this vital hill.
I spent a long time on Hill 355—from 26 November 1951 to April
1952, when we were relieved by the 1st Korean Division.
I believe I remember Don Childs Sr. and would truly love to locate
him. Can you help me find his home address so that I can contact
him?
With deep thanks for any help you can give me, I remain 1st Sgt.
Floyd Herbig, U.S. Army Retired.”
[Note: we have helped these two Korea Veterans make contact
with each other. They spoke on the phone in late October. Both were
very pleased to make contact, and Don Childs called to thank me for
putting them in touch with each other.]
Chaplain of 601 Tank Destroyer BnJohn Evans is trying to find the Chaplain who served with the
601st Tank Destroyer Battalion when the 3rd I.D. landed at Salerno
on 18-19 September 1943. The 601st was with the 3rd Infantry
Division September 19-21 when his wife’s uncle was wounded.
If you can help John in his search, please contact him at
Edward GoreckiWe are looking for former member, Edward Gorecki. Ed was a
former President of Outpost #1, and he recently received the Knight
of the Legion of Honor medal in a ceremony conducted by Graham
Paul, Consul General of France in Chicago, and Dan Grant, Director
of the Illinois Department of Veterans. Gorecki served with the 30th
Infantry Regiment from Sicily to France. He is the recipient of the
Purple Heart with two Clusters and other medals and decorations.
The reason why we have lost Edward is because someone reported
him deceased prior to 2000. Since he sent a photograph of himself at
the ceremony, we can attest that he is very much alive. We would like
to locate our former member and bring him back into the Society
Family so that we can bestow the honors he deserves.
If you know how to reach Edward, please give your information
to Watch Editor Lynn Ball. Contact information is on page 2 of this
issue.
Looking for...
2010 Annual Society RaffleWe want to thank the many members who supported this year’sannual raffle. This past fiscal year we collected $17,700 in raffle tick-et sales. The money from the raffle is one of the mainstays of ourSociety, and it helps keep the dues at a minimum. Right now our annu-al dues are among the lowest of all American Division Associations.
This year’s winners are listed here, and one winner’s name was drawntwice. How’s that for luck? That winner, Mr. Guy J. Atkinson ofMassillon, Ohio, has donated one prize of $200 to the Society. DerkDoornbos, who calls the 3rd Infantry Division his “Alma Mater,” alsodonated his winnings to the Society.
Our 2010 raffle winners include Derk Doornbos ($200), Guy Atkinson($200), Bernard Hannig ($200), Robert Dunn ($200), Sy Rosen($500), Guy Atkinson ($1000), and Donald Leynaud ($2000).
We extend a special thanks to our drawing assistants: Bart Viruso,Kathy Daddato, and Roberta Heller. Your assistance was greatly appre-ciated.
—Ray Anderson, National Secretary/Treasurer
Quartermaster Special SaleLimited Quantities
Ceramic Coffee Mugs w/3rd ID Patch. Reg. $8.00; Sale price$3.50 ea. or 6 for $18.00 plus S&H
Blue Tee Shirt w/3rd I.D. Patch. Reg. $12.00; Sale price $8.00 ea.plus S&H
Black Baseball Cap w/3rd I.D. Patch. Reg. $10.00; Sale $8.00 ea.plus S&HContact information is included in Quartermaster Ad–page 15.
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News From The Outposts
President Lyle Kerns opened the October 9, 2010 meeting
with our Pledge of Allegiance. All reports were accepted as pre-
sented. Unfinished Business took up most of the meeting time, as
the members present were excited about placing our Memorial at
the States New Cemetery at Medical Lake, Washington. Details
must be approved so the construction can be completed before
May 2011. The Outpost is still accepting donations for the
Memorial.
On the subject of the New Cemetery, Bob Valen shared with
us, “There are a few Veterans interred in the Cemetery,” which
was dedicated this past Memorial Day, and we encourage every-
one to visit this very impressive Cemetery.
Next meeting is scheduled for 9 April, 2011, 11:30 A.M. at
Frontier West, Spokane, WA. With no further business to discuss,
the meeting closed 1:20 P.M.
—Submitted by Dale L. McGraw, Secretary
We started in May raising money for HFOT, and OP#13
raised $4,200.78. Great job, OP#13!
In the last issue of the Watch, we reported on our guest speak-
ers, SPC Alex Knapp and his mother, Jeanette, who came to talk
to us about Homes for our Troops. If you remember, Alex had
received a home from HFOT. On Saturday, 2 October 2010, Alex
died, due to a heart attack. He was playing a sled hockey game
at Ferris State University in Michigan. He complained of his
chest hurting but thought it was heartburn. Alex, who had lost
both his legs in Iraq, in March of 2008, loved to play mono-ski-
ing, sled hockey, and wheelchair basketball. All the members of
OP#13 were very impressed with him and his mother, and with
the HFOT organization. It was very sad to learn about Alex, and
we are keeping him and his family in our thoughts and prayers.
We have made a donated to HFOT in his name; if anyone is inter-
ested in donating as well, please visit www.homes-
forourtroops.org or contact a member of OP#13.
At our last meeting in September, we voted on the board of
officers. The officers voted in for another term are President
Richard Faulkner, Vice President Terry Tennant,
Secretary/Treasurer Amy McKenna, Chaplain Louis Bresinski,
and Quartermaster Tom Chilcott. We also want to say congrats to
OP13’s Matt McKenna who was named as the Society Central
Region Vice President.
Please note!! There will be no fliers mailed out the month
prior to the spring meeting because of the cost involved when
only six or seven members attend. I cannot justify spending
Outpost funds on a mailing with very little response. Please read
and keep the next two issues of the Watch for further details and
as a reminder of the April 2011 meeting. My phone number,
mailing address, and e-mail address are listed on the Outpost
Register, page 31, of every Watch. Please contact me if you have
any questions or comments.
—Jerry Manley, Secretary-Treasurer
Tommy ThompsonMinneapolis, MN12
Charles D. KingMichigan13
Fort George WrightSpokane, WA 4
John S. ColeTampa, FL2
Past PresidentFrank Ervin andJack Silbermanwith Moxie atrecent Outpost #2reunion.
As I noted in the past two issues of the Watch, the members of
O.P. # 12 attending the past May meeting voted to cancel the
October meeting because of declining attendance. Therefore
there is no report for the fall meeting. The next meeting of O.P.
#12 will be held on April 30, 2011, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, at
the Country Inn & Suites Motel. The last weekend in April was
chosen because the usual first weekend in May falls on Mothers’
Day.Outpost #13 members with Alex Knapp (center)
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Out next meeting will be on April 10, 2011 at Random Lake.
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 PM.
—Respectfully submitted by Bob Meganck, Secretary
Our spring meeting will be held on May 14th, 2011, at 12:00
noon, at “Bakers of Milford.
—Submitted by: Amy McKenna, Secretary/Treasurer
Outpost #18 conducted its fall meeting at the Five Pillars Supper
Club, Random Lake, Wisconsin, with eleven members and
guests in attendance. The meeting was called to order at 10:30
AM by President Jerry Daddato who showed pictures taken at the
recent Society Reunion. Korean War 60th Anniversary
Medallions, obtained by Daddato, were won by Roland Elenich
and Bob Meganck. Refrigerator decals, offered by Daddato, were
won by Dan Kellett and Bob Larsen, and a calendar was won by
Mike Bopray. Three refrigerator magnets were won by Ed
Koleske, Marvin Kostka, and Bill Vanark. Daddato reviewed the
happenings at the Annual Reunion.
Daddato also told us about his wife, Kathy’s, quilt-giving pro-
gram and that she is making progress training her seeing-eye
dog. Kathy also made a placemat for everyone at our meeting.
The group stood for the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag
before lunch was served. Daddato then called his wife Kathy,
who is in Florida, and everyone had a chance to thank her for all
of her work done for the 3rd Infantry Division and for the hand-
made placemats.
Minutes of our last meeting can be found in The Watch on theRhine. Treasurer Ed Koleske reported that the outpost has $150
in its treasury. As there was no old business, the meeting moved
to new business: Dan Kellett reported that all Korean Veterans
are now eligible to apply for the “Honor Flights” to Washington.
Dan will get the particulars for our next Newsletter. Bob
Meganck talked about the Korean War Memorial at Plover. He
suggested family members might be interested in having their
veteran-relative remembered there. Dan Kellett moved to retain
the outpost’s current officers. Kellett’s motion was second by
Bob Larsen and unanimously approved.
Front Row, L-R: Jerry Daddato, Bob Larsen, and Ed Koleske; Back Row, L-R: Dan Kellett, Bob Meganck, Bill Vanark, Mike Bopray, Marvin Kostka, andRoland Elenich.
Giovinazzo-YorkMilwaukee, WI18
Outpost #22 members and guests gathered at the home of Jack
and Anita Sneddon in Woodland Hills, California, on October 2,
2010. It was a warm afternoon so outstanding gourmet food, pre-
pared by Anita Sneddon, was served in their patio dining area. The
friendship, camaraderie, and communication among all attendees
were most enjoyable.
Western Region Committeeman and Outpost Vice President,
Bruce Monkman, was presented the Audie Murphy Achievement
Award plaque, which the Society announced at the September
national reunion in Washington DC, for his World War Two
Service, his many years of Society service in outpost and national
offices, and for his contribution as the Society quartermaster.
During the meeting, the minutes of the prior meeting and a
financial statement covering that period were distributed and
approved by the members. Bruce Monkman and Ron Greenwood
led a discussion about the possibility of Outpost #22 hosting a
National and/or a Western Region Reunion. Several of the attendees
were given Society decals to display on their vehicles.
The next outpost gathering may be hosted by Outpost President
Andrew Scullion in Hemet, California, during the month of
January, when members, their families, and friends can gather for a
time of relaxation and an abundance of food. All society members
are welcome to join us.
—Submitted by Martin MarkleyWe received this note from Outpost #22 Member Bruce Monkman:
At the recent reunion, I was awarded the Audie Murphy award forwhat, I guess, I do in the Society. I was not able to attend the reuniondue to health problems, but at our Outpost 22 meeting recently, it wasgiven to me with great surprise. Pictures were taken, hands were shook.I wish to thank the Society very much for giving me this award, muchappreciated; however, I thought I was just doing my duty in being amember of the society. Was able to go to our outpost meeting as it wasonly about six miles from my home. Thanks, Thanks.
—Bruce Monkman
Bruce Monkman receives Audie MurphyAchievement Award
Albert MiceliSouthern California 22
Audie L. Murphy35Audie Murphy Outpost #35 held its fall meeting in
Fredericksburg, Texas, on November 6, 2010, at Andy’s Steak
and Seafood Grill, hosted by James Timmens and Joanne
Sherard. The following members and guests were in attendance:
Joe and Lynn Ball, Kayla Cain, Milt Carr, Alex Castillo, Lula
Coble, Lucia and Joe Hilderbrand, Mary Elizabeth Lewis, Mike
McClintock, Linda and Jim Reeves, Reyna and Bob Reynolds,
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Paul Stanley, and Justin Valle. Due to illness, James Timmens,
Joanne Sherard, Brittany Tilton, and Alex Guerra could not
attend. Barbara and Sean Carr, Carol Ann and Curley Faulk, and
Gloria, Tom, and Tyler Kilpatrick had last minutes scheduling
conflicts. Those unable to attend were missed by all. Following a
social hour and lunch, Joe Ball opened the meeting at 1:00 PM
with the Invocation, by Justin Valle, the “Pledge of Allegiance”
led by Paul Stanley, and the singing of “Dogface Soldier,” by all
in attendance. Mary Elizabeth Lewis drew Justin Valle’s name
for the door prize, a photo album with the 3rd I.D. Patch. Jim
Reeves moved to accept the Minutes of the New Braunfels
Meeting, seconded by Bob Reynolds, and approved by acclima-
tion.
Joe opened New Business with the awarding of the Society
Service Award to Paul W. Stanley. Lula Coble, the spouse of
Leonard Coble, one of Outpost #35’s founding fathers, presented
the plaque to Paul on behalf of the Society of the 3rd Infantry
Division. Paul delivered a very moving acceptance speech in
which he recognized his old friend, Lula Coble, and he com-
mended the Society, the leadership of Outpost #35, and most of
all, his wonderful daughter, Mary Elizabeth, whom he credits
with his “life.” Paul is now in his middle 90s. Although, Paul
lives alone, Mary Elizabeth is a constant source of strength and
caring. Throughout the meeting, Paul’s wonderful sense of
humor was ever-present. When he met Kayla Cain, a student at
the University of Texas, he asked whether or not she is married.
When she answered, “No,” he said, “I’m 95 and available.” The
smiles by both Paul and Kayla were wonderful.
Lynn Ball delivered the Secretary-Treasurer’s report which
included updates on current outpost membership and new mem-
bers who have joined the outpost, a plea for members to recruit
new members, TAPs for June Ball, recent donations to the out-
post, a report on the 2011 92nd Society Reunion to be held in
New Orleans, current outpost work, current Central Region
Committeeman work, Scholarship Foundation updates, a report
on the upcoming 2011 Scholarship Foundation raffle, and current
activities related to The Watch on the Rhine. Members are urged
to send in stories and photographs for publication on the Watch.
Lynn returns photos after publication.
Alex Castillo provided a presentation and Pass-out concerning
his efforts with the Veterans’ Administration to secure benefits
for his father who served in the 7th Regiment during WW2. Alex
reported that it is not an easy process but encouraged all to pur-
sue benefits, which they have already earned. His presentation
was well received.
Joe delivered reports on the following topics, and copies of his
pass-outs are available to those who request them: “Battle of the
Chosin Reservoir,” “Mirror or Two-way Glass?” “Gays in the
Military,” “F.D.A. Links Bone Drugs to Rare Thigh Fractures,”
“Marines in Afghanistan,” “Veterans’ Benefits Legislation,”
“Quote from ‘To Hell and Back,’” “Texas Declares War on the
U.S.A. (a spoof),” “Taxes for 2011 and Beyond,” “Border
Security,” “Don’t Call Area Codes 809, 884 or 876,” “ Senator
Byrd Dies (a new scam),” “Submarine Officers,” and “Is the
Army Attracting Adrenalin Junkies?”
Tentatively, the 2011 spring outpost meeting will be held at
Golden Corral in McKinney, Texas, hosted by Dave and Edith
Martin. The date and details will be sent to all members one
month prior to the meeting. There will also be a listing in
“Calendar of Upcoming Events,” in the February Watch on theRhine.
Jim Reeves moved to close the meeting at 2:40 PM, second by
Alex Castillo. Justin Valle closed the meeting with the
Convocation in which he prayed for our safe return home and
expressed gratitude that we could all attend. Following the meet-
ing, several members enjoyed Fredericksburg, which is always
unique and wonderful.
—Submitted by Lynn Ball, Secretary
Paul W. Stanleyreceives SocietyService Award pre-sented by Lula Cobleon behalf of theSociety.
L-R: Mary Elizabeth Lewis, Paul Stanley, Bob Reynolds, Reyna Reynolds,and Lula Coble. Rear row, L-R: Lucia Hilderbrand, Joe Hilderbrand, and MiltCarr. All are enjoying Paul’s constant flow of humor.
Europe5845
For the fifth consecutive year, OP Europe participated in
numerous commemorative ceremonies in Provence marking the
66th anniversary of Operation Dragoon and the Southern France
campaign. Monika and Tim Stoy began their representative func-
tions with ceremonies in Ramatuelle, St. Tropez, Lacroix-
Valmer, and Cavalaire-sur-Mer on August 15. They participated
in official ceremonies in all four communities along with the
French Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Hubert Falco; the US
Consul General from Marseilles, Kathleen Riley, and political
figures from the War Department.
Continued on page 25
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Silver Star Awarded Posthumously
On August 26, 2010, PFC Charles R.
Johnson was awarded the Silver
Star posthumously for his gallantry
on June 11-12, 1953, while serving with B
Company, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Infantry Division. Formal ceremonies and
more honors followed on September 25th at
the high school where “Charlie” graduated.
On September 25th, the Arlington New
York School District dedicated Arlington
High School’s “Wall of Remembrance.”
The “Wall” honors the sacrifices and cele-
brates the lives of former Arlington High
School students who served in the Armed
Forces and lost their lives in the course of
military service, beginning with World War
II. The inscription reads: “We honor their
sacrifice and treasure the richness of their
lives.” At this time, there are 31 names list-
ed on the wall.
The new “Wall of Remembrance” is in
Johnson Hall, which was also dedicated on
September 25. Johnson Hall is named in
honor of Charles R. Johnson, class of 1951,
who served with the 3rd Infantry Division
and who was killed in the hills of Korea on
June 12, 1953, while saving the lives of nine
wounded soldiers, including fellow
Arlington High School graduate Donald
Dingee.
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey E. Phillips, 3rd
Infantry Division Deputy Commanding
General-rear and Senior Commander for
Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield in
Georgia, and 3rd Infantry Rear Command
Sergeant Major Jeffrey Ashmen travelled to
Arlington for the dedication to honor the
men listed on the wall. Maj. Gen. Tony
Cucolo, 3rd Infantry Division Commanding
General and Commander of Task Force
Marne, sent a video message from Iraq.
“Charlie was a most valiant Soldier,” saidDonald Dingee, who served alongside PFCJohnson in Company B, 15th InfantryRegiment, in Korea. The teary-eyed DogFace Soldier clenched his carved baldeagle handled cane, with an embossedMarne patch on its shaft, as he recalled theday PFC Johnson saved his life.
“Charlie saved my life not once but twicethat day,” he said. “The front of our fox holewas hit and Charlie pulled me to safetybefore he ran off to save more Soldiers.Charlie was the fifth Soldier I found afterthe battle had ended. I don’t remembermuch after finding Charlie face-down afterthe fighting; I was in shock.”For decades, Dingee earnestly raised
money for a memorial and campaigned for
a medal to honor the Soldier who demon-
strated selfless acts of bravery, which ulti-
mately saved his life and the lives of sever-
al other Soldiers. Dingee beamed with sat-
isfaction when the bronze statue depicting
“Charlie” pulling him to safety was
unveiled. It is a beautiful work of art which
captures Charles R. Johnson’s selfless acts
on that fateful night so long ago.
—Adapted from articles in PoughkeepsieJournal (John W. Barry) and Frontline
(Sgt. Robert Schaffner, Jr)
Korean War Veteran Donald Dingee(left), 3rd Infantry Division-rearCommand Sgt. Maj. JefferyAshmen, 3rd I.D. DeputyCommanding General-Rear Brig.Gen. Jeffrey Phillips and theSculptor, Arden Witherwax, unveilthe sculpture depicting PFC CharlesJohnson pulling Dingee to safety atthe opening of Johnson Hall andthe “Wall of Remembrance” onSeptember 25.
PFC Charles Johnson, Korea, 1953.
Outpost #35 members Larry and
Margaret Jordan donated hundreds
of pieces of Audie Murphy memorabilia
to the City of Farmersville, Texas, Audie
Murphy’s hometown. On October 28,
2010, Joe and Lynn Ball joined the
Jordans in Farmersville to meet with
Mayor Joe Helmberger to finalize
arrangements for the donations. Present
also were “Main Street” Manager Adah
Leah Wolf, who coordinates all public
events in the City of Farmersville, and
Audie Murphy Committee Member
Marianne Politz. Marianne displayed her
lengthy catalog of the items Mayor
Helmberger travelled to the Jordan’s
home in Lubbock to pick up and transport
to Farmersville in September, and she
added the additions Larry and Margaret
brought with them to the meeting.
Mayor Helmberger took us all to lunch
at an elegant restaurant, Sugar Hill, in
Farmersville. There, we discussed plans
for the exhibit’s opening in February, as
well as the upcoming “Audie Murphy
Day” events which will take place on
Saturday, June 18, 2011.
Annually, Farmersville stages a cele-
bration to recognize and honor all
Soldiers and Veterans and to commemo-
rate the life of Audie Murphy. The day of
Plaque commemorating Audie Murphy’s home-coming located on the town square inFarmersville, Texas..
Jordan Donation
Continued on page 27
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Chaplain’s CornerJerry Daddato
Dear Fellow Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families;
The 91st Reunion in Washington DC was great; the tours were
something not to be forgotten soon. The weather was super—very
comfortable. The hotel staff was very accommodating to us
Veterans.
Spending time with all the veterans and active duty soldiers was
enjoyable. Our speaker at the Presidential Dinner was four-star
General Pete Chiarellli UKE Chief of Staff US Army. He gave us
a heads up on what our US Army is facing in this unstable time. It
was a great speech that everyone enjoyed. Everyone had a chance
to talk to him one-on-one and take pictures. We also enjoyed the
video by General Cucolo sent from Iraq. He walked us through
what our Dog Face Soldiers face every day and what they are
doing. It was informative to see that they are very well taken care
of.
We went to the WWII Memorial and to the Pentagon and
Korean Memorials, and Mayors, from a few French towns that
were liberated by the 3rd Infantry Division, delivered very nice
speeches. We spent time at the Tomb of the Unknowns and
wreathes were laid by two 3rd Infantry Division Medal of Honor
recipients, the Mayors from France, and President John Fisher. It
was very moving to see how the guards at the Tomb march to pro-
tect the Tomb. It was a very solemn ceremony that would bring
tears to your eyes. The respect is unbelievable and the time went
by so fast that, before long, it was over.
Your chaplain was saddened by not being able to present spe-
cial quilts to our wounded warriors. I was told by the chairperson,
Monika Stoy, at least six weeks ahead of time, by email, that nine
wounded warriors (seven able to walk and two in wheelchairs)
would be attending the reunion by invitation of the Chair. I asked
if she could please allow time during the Awards Banquet for
Kathy and me to present the quilts. I said that, if there was a time
problem during the program, I would present them before my
Benediction. She said she would handle it. So, since my wife,
Kathy, had made only five quilts, she went to work and made up
the balance—that took time when there wasn’t much time left. She
worked late into the nights to get them all ready. Then, the quilts
required two extra suitcases so extra charges were applied by the
airline so she could bring them on the plane—all this extra lug-
gage, plus, Kathy had to take Moxie, her guide dog in training. For
some reason, and I do not know why, this presentation wasn’t to
be. In looking around during the awards presentation there were no
wounded warriors present. We rode the elevator down to the ban-
quet with the Reunion Chair and, even though we were carrying all
those quilts draped all over our bodies, she never said a word.
During the banquet we asked her where the soldiers were and she
said “They cancelled—Oh, is this what you both do so you can get
some attention at the Awards Dinner.”
Boy, was I hurt; what a thing to say! Then she came back a lit-
tle while later and said that there was a Soldier in the back near the
wall. So, I went and found him; his name is Sergeant Simmons. I
told him, “Son, I will call you up to the podium and present a quilt
to you.” Well, at the end they called the Color Guard and called me
to give the Benediction and that was it. It was over, and they called
everyone up for pictures. So, I got a quilt from behind the podium
and walked back with a tear in my eye and gave the quilt to a
Soldier who put his life on the line for me and my country. That is
the reason why we do this at our reunions. What else can we do for
our Soldiers? You tell me.
The Chair said she was going to send the two boxes of baby
quilts (that she had requested months earlier) to Germany, but even
though Kathy shipped them to her, she did not do that. We
retrieved them from where she had placed them, under the table in
the Hospitality Room, and
gave them to Sergeant Jon
Renda to be distributed,
along with the remaining
quilts, at two military hospi-
tals in Georgia. (By the way,
if the Chair would have told
my wife and me that only
one wounded Soldier was
coming to the banquet, we
Your chaplain was saddened by not beingable to present special quilts to our wound-ed warriors. I was told ...that nine woundedwarriors (seven able to walk and two in wheelchairs) wouldbe attending the reunion by invitation of the Chair. ...Inlooking around during the awards presentation there wereno wounded warriors present.
Sgt. Ron Renda assists in car-rying quilts for WoundedWarriors.
Chaplain Jerry Daddato (far right), with the proud family of Fred Scarpa.Front Row L-R: Allan Guidi, Helen Guidi, Lisa Rodgers, Patty Monnel, andMarie Scarpa. Back Row L-R: Jeff Rodgers , Bill Monnel, Kevin Monnel,and Paul Scarpa.
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could have taken the other quilts with us on Saturday afternoon
when we visited Soldiers at Walter Reed and Bethesda Naval
Hospital with Lt. Col. Chris Love, Command Sgt. Major Ashmen,
and Joe Todisco. We saw a lot of wounded warriors, and we could
have presented them there.)
Then, I was asked what all I would need for our Memorial
Breakfast. I was told by the Chair that there would be no break-
fast. Well, Cath Bacon soon fixed that and breakfast was provid-
ed. Then, the Chair asked what I needed for the Sunday Memorial
Service; I told her I needed a podium that overlooked the audience
and a table with a white cloth and a nice spray of fresh flowers (not
too big), and three Carnations (one red, one white, and one blue),
plus two candles, and a bugler to play “Taps.” When she ques-
tioned my requests, I told her that this information is all provided
in the Society’s Standard Operating Procedures (S.O.P.) and she
could check with Joe Ball, because he knows the exact wording.
Well, she got plastic flowers and an I-Pod to play “Taps.” I told her
that was not the way it was to be done. To make a long story short,
I talked to Dave Adams and he got the fresh flowers and delivered
them to the Hospitality Room. The Chair blew a fuse and chewed
me out; her husband had to take her out of the hall. While there
was a bugler to play “Taps” for all events arranged by the Chair,
there was an I-Pod for the Memorial Breakfast. I am so sorry that
we could not do better for our Soldiers. As Poet Robert Burns said,
“The best laid plans of mice and men oft go awry.”
At the Memorial Breakfast we had the Family of Fred Scarpa
present. They attended to answer for him during the service. This
came about because Kathy and I sent a little note explaining that
not only do we send a sympathy card to the families of the
deceased, but also I call out everyone’s name at the Memorial
Breakfast so they are not forgotten. I said, “When I call out each
name, I will answer for them.” Well, we got a reply from the
Scarpa Family saying that they would come, from California, to
answer for Fred. On the morning of the service, nine members of
the Scarpa Family showed up to answer for him. I’m including a
photograph of the Scarpa Family on the previous page. Overall, in
spite of the bumps in the road, it was a great Reunion.
We want to wish everyone most Happy Holidays and a won-
derful and healthy New Year.
Your Chaplain, ROTM, Jerry Daddato
Gold Star Mothers’ DayCol. Kevin Milton, Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield
Garrison Commander, spoke at the Gold Star Mothers’ Day
ceremony held at Marne Chapel on September 26th. The cere-
mony honored parents of fallen 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers.
Gold Star Mothers’ Day was declared by Presidential
Proclamation, in 1936, to honor the mothers of the fallen on the
last Sunday in September. The tradition began with recogniz-
ing the mothers of Fallen Service Members from World War I.
The term “Gold Star” was derived from the custom of military
families hanging service flags in their front windows. Each flag
featured a star for each member of the family serving in the
military; living members were denoted in blue, while gold stars
honored family members killed in the line of duty.
2010 C&BL Approved Changes
There were 16 proposals to change the Constitution and By-laws in2010. The proposals moved forward for a vote by the GeneralMembership, after approval by the C&BL Committee and the NationalExecutive Committee. All proposals were approved by theMembership with at least a 2/3 vote from Mailed in ballots.
Recap of Proposals
Article V, 5.2b: Updated the list of officers and staff.
Article VI, 6.2: National roster will be published every three years andwill be distributed to all members in good standing.
Article VII, 7.1: Provides clarification on voting rights of all members.
Section I, 1.5: The Executive Committee will hold one meeting at thereunion, after the General Membership Meeting.
Section I, 1.6: One General Membership Meeting for all members willbe held at the reunion. No quorum is required.
Section II, 2.1: Defines membership responsibility as the Society’sGoverning Body.
Section II, 2.2: Defines the requirements of National Officers at nor-mal business meetings.
Section II, 2.5: Deleted (covered in other Society documents).
Section II, 5.5: Clarifies the voting members of the Awards commit-tee.
Section V, 5.8: Addition: Creates a National Reunion Committee Chair.
Section VIII, 8.1e: Changed announcement date on final Watch deliv-ery for delinquent members from June to August.
Section VIII, 8.1f: Provides a short grace period for receipt of dues.
Section VIII, 8.1g: Members whose dues are not paid by October 1are removed from the Society’s active roster.
Section VIII, 8.1h: Delete: renumbered as 8.1g.
Section VIII, 8.2: To remove dues amounts from the By-laws.
Section VIII, 8.2a & b: To remove dues amounts from the By-laws.—Submitted by C&BL Committee: Dale McGraw,
Andy Scullion, and Joe Ball, Chair
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Letters to the Editor
Lynn;
You are doing a great job with the Watch. The entire publication
has made a 100% turn around in improvement with the layout, arti-
cles, appearance, and information.
Bob Baileyw w w
Hi Lynn:
The current issue of the Watch has some really great articles
(excluding mine). There are so many stories out there, and I’m
happy to see the gals and guys come forward. You know, we Korea
veterans are close behind the Greatest Generation in that we too
are disappearing pretty quickly. So if you have a story to tell, tell
it now. Particularly to your children—let them know of your expe-
riences. I always regret that I knew very little of my father’s ser-
vice during his 30 years in our Army. So, I’ve made it a point to
tell my kids of my fairly short military career. My unit was
lucky—we never were called upon to participate in battles like OP
Harry or Pork Chop Hill—but our lives were on the line every
minute of every day. I don’t know how the rest of our Korea vets
feel, but I’ve always been proud of the fact that we gave the peo-
ple of South Korea a shot at a better life, and look at them today—
a staunch, democracy. So again, hope to read some more articles
in the future—sometimes, putting it down on paper helps erase the
bad memories and brings back the good.
Kind regards to all, Jim Campbellw w w
Hi Lynn;
At the Reunion in DC, a raffle was held to benefit the “Paws for
Patriots Program.” We received $200.00 in ticket sales and a very
generous check for the program from Josiane Selvage. I will send
her a special thank
you. The winner of
this year’s quilt was
Pennie Burke. I will
send you a picture
via snail mail. Moxie
sends her love too.
Thanks for all of
your great publish-
ing.
Love, Kathy andMoxie
[Kathy also donateda quilt like this forthe ScholarshipFoundation raffle.]
w w w Dear Lynn,
I hope this email finds its way to you. I very much enjoyed
reading Christine Nussio’s well written article in the recent Watchon the Rhine. I was part of the Fox team that was embedded with
2BCT during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Our three-person team
consisted of correspondent Greg Kelly, cameraman Malcom
James, and myself, serving as engineer and satellite uplink opera-
tor.
Attached are before and after (more during than after) of the
statue mentioned in Christine’s article. (Low resolution prevents usfrom publishing photos, sorry–Editor) These were captured by
Mal’s video camera, but I can’t find the video of it right now.
While Greg and Mal were riding into Baghdad with the Thunder
Run, I was stationed at the TOC with most of our uplink equip-
ment. Greg and Mal only had a low-quality videophone kit to
transmit the live video, so getting high quality video of this event
back to the USA was a high priority—for both of us, and for 2BCT.
I recall that a scout was dispatched from Baghdad to run the gaunt-
let back down to Objective Saints where the TOC was setup, car-
rying the videotape of the statue so we could uplink it back to Fox
in New York.
—Best Wishes, Ben Johnsonw w w
Lynn;
The October issue of the Watch arrived; it was of special inter-
est: Was excellent to see the front page! Was enjoyable to read arti-
cles from our members! Thank you!
—Martin Markleyw w w
Lynn,
I enjoyed the Watch and appreciated your comments about New
Orleans. I enjoyed reading about Paul Stanley. I always enjoyed
seeing him at reunions, but did not know, or remember, his fine
military record. I am glad he is still alive. It was also good to read
about another old timer, Derk Doornbos. He was always a regular
at reunions, but not lately. I am glad he is still alive. He looks good
in the pictures. It was a nice balance of articles. Christine Nussio
had a fine article about Col. Perkins and the good work of his 2nd
Brigade.
—Thanks, John Shirley[Editor’s note: Paul Stanley is in poor health. We are sure hewould appreciate notes from his old friends. His address is 2020 S.High Street, Brady TX 76825-7414]
w w wLynn,
I’m glad you are our editor—it was a great issue. Again, my
salute for a very good edition.
Yours in the 3rd, Marco Montoyaw w w
Pennie Burke displaysthe prize she won in the“Paws for Patriot” quiltraffle.
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Hi Lynn,
I want to thank you for your intelligent review of my book,
Cold Ground’s Been My Bed. A year ago I went to Barnes and
Noble and asked if I could conduct a reading of the book. The
reply was, “No one is interested in the Korean War.” This may
be so; because, I tried getting it published by the known pub-
lishers and I received a similar response.
Thank you again, Dan Wolfew w w
Dear Editor,
Just finished the latest issue of the Watch, and—as usual—
enjoyed every bit of it. You’re doing an excellent job.
I noticed, on page 8, you made mention of perhaps getting
some more articles from the Cold War and Peacetime periods.
With this in mind, I’m enclosing a piece I wrote and Morris
Kirk printed in the winter 2008-2009 edition of the FriscanReporter (30th Regiment).
As an aside, he sent out notice in early August that, primar-
ily due to health problems, he would no longer be able to con-
tinue publishing the Friscan Reporter. That means that the
Watch will be all the more important to us old 30th alumni.
Keep up the good work!
—Best regards, Russ Duke[See Russell Duke’s article, “Introduction to the 3rd Division,”in this issue.]
w w wDear Lynn:
Congratulations, The Watch on the Rhine continues to get
better and better under your tutelage. Many years ago, I read a
prayer/poem (author unknown) that Eleanor Roosevelt carried
in her purse every day during World War II. Its simple and
poignant message has, I believe, a universal and timeless appli-
cation which I would like to share with our members. It reads
as follows:
Dear LordLest I continue my complacent wayHelp me to rememberThat somewhere, somehow out thereA man died for me todayAs long as there be warI then must ask and answerAm I worth dying for?
All good wishes and best regards,
Sincerely, Harvey I. Sladkusw w w
Dear Ms. Ball;
Chaplain Jerry Daddato’s Watch on the Rhine photo in your
October 2010 publication reminded me of another “Watch”
photo in a book that belonged to my father, a World War I
Veteran. The book is The First World War, A PhotographicHistory, edited by Laurence Stallings and published in 1933 by
Simon and Schuster. . . The date on the New York Times inset
that appears on the photo is November 17, 1918, and I presume
the photo was taken about the same time.
—Sincerely, Robert B. Pils, OP#11
w w wLynn;
You did a wonderful and fantastic job in publishing the
newsletter. I always read every issue of the “Watch” magazine
and I’m interested in all the stories published by the writers.
Thanks for your good work, and I wish you have a happy holi-
day.
—Ed Loh
Die Wacht am Rhein(Watch on the Rhine).
On 16 August, Monika and Tim joined the Charge d’affaires
from the US Embassy in Paris, Consul General Riley, and
Superintendent of Rhone American Military Cemetery in
Draguignan, Geoffrey Fornier, as well as the Mayor of
Draguignan and other regional dignitaries, in placing wreaths
honoring the fallen at the cemetery.
During our initial visit to the village of Chateaurenard, the
community dedicated a commemorative tablet at its Memorial to
The War Dead in the local cemetery honoring their liberators.
The village, just south of Avignon, held a very nice ceremony. At
La Barben, which held its first liberation ceremony since the 50th
anniversary, we were welcomed with great warmth and were
impressed with the community’s commemorative efforts.
Another first-time ceremony was held in Bollene, situated
between Orange and Montelimar. Mayor Bompard, who is mar-
ried to the Mayor of Orange, was a gracious hostess and the
townspeople were happy to have an American officer participate
in their ceremony.
Although we arrived late at both the Le Luc and Marignane
commemorations due to a very tight schedule, both communities
were very happy to receive us as representatives of the great 3rd
Infantry Division. Elements of the 30th Infantry Regiment par-
ticipated in the liberation of the village. Other communities
where we were honored to once again join in commemorating
their liberation were Miramas, Salon-de-Provence, Orange,
Cavaillon, Carpentras, Vaison-la-Romaine, and Montelimar.
—Submitted by Monika Stoy, President
OUTPOSTS from page 20
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CALENDAR of UPCOMING EVENTSJanuary 2011: Outpost #22 will hold its next meeting, hosted byOutpost President Andrew Scullion in Hemet, California. Members willbe informed of the date and time of the meeting once details are final-ized.
March 2011: Outpost #35 will hold its spring meeting in the Dallasarea in mid-to-late-March. Members will receive a newsletter and meet-ing invitation one month prior to the meeting.
April 9, 2011: Outpost #4 will hold its spring meeting at 11:30 AM, atFrontier West, Spokane, Washington.
April 10, 2011: Outpost #18 will hold its spring meeting at 10:30 AM atThe Five Pillars Supper Club, Hwy 57 & Cty Trunk K, Random Lake, WI.
April 30, 2011: Outpost #12 will hold its next meeting in Albert Lea,Minnesota, at the Country Inn and Suites Motel. Please note!! There willbe no fliers mailed out the month prior to the spring meeting because ofthe cost involved. Please read and keep the next two issues of theWatch for further details and as a reminder of the April 2011 meeting.
April 27-May 1, 2011: Anzio Beachhead Veterans of 1944, WWII, willhold their reunion in Branson, Missouri. Welcome to all those whoserved on the beachhead or in support of our troops: Army, Navy, AirForce, Nurse Corps, and more. Bring your families. For more informa-tion, contact Clyde E. Easter, 276-728-7293 or write 299 PanoramaDrive, Fancy Gap VA 24328-2751.
May 14, 2011: Outpost #13 will meet at noon at “Baker’s of Milford,”2025 S Milford Road, Milford, MI 48381-3155.
May-June 2011: 67th Anniversary Battlefield Tour of Italy. The eleven-day tour will include participation in the Memorial Day CommemorationCeremony at Sicily/Rome American Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy.Participants will also visit the landing beaches on Salerno, Paestum,Anzio, Nettuno, and the beautiful city of Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, theIsle of Capri, Monte Cassino, Rome, the American Embassy, and theHoly See. All those interested can obtain more information by contact-ing Clyde E. Easter, 276-728-7293 or write 299 Panorama Drive, FancyGap VA 24328-2751.
June 18, 2011: “Audie Murphy Day” will be held in Farmersville, Texas,beginning at 8:00 AM with registration, a flyover at 10:00 AM, followedby a parade, a program at the Onion Shed, and a reception for allSoldiers, Veterans, and their families.
June 24-25, 2011: “Audie Murphy Days” is held, annually, in Greenville,Texas. For details write to Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum, 600Interstate 30 East, PO Box 347, Greenville TX 75403 or call 903-450-4502, or check the website at www.cottonmuseum.com.
September 8-11, 2011: The 92nd Annual Society of the 3rd InfantryDivision Reunion will be held at the Astor Crown Plaza in New Orleans,Louisiana, hosted by the Society Reunion Committee with John Shirleyas Chairman. Many arrangements are underway, but no contracts have
been signed at this writing. Once we have firm information, we will leteveryone know what is happening and when.
September 13-24: Reunion/Tour of Southern France invasion beaches(ANVIL/DRAGOON) and Rhone Valley area of operations. The tour isorganized by MilSpec Tours, Flourtown, Pennsylvania. Contact Col (Ret)Wilson A. Heefner (209) 951-4748; 7205 Park Woods Drive, StocktonCA 95207-1409, or email at [email protected].
Earl L. Newman Receives HonorEarl L. Newman, a 91-year-old Life Member of the Society and
highly decorated veteran of WWII, has received notification, from
French Ambassador Pierre Vimont, that he has been named
“Chevalier” of the Legion of Honor. Newman enlisted in the Army
on June 6, 1941, completed Engineer School at Ft. Belvoir,
Virginia, and advanced training at Plattsburg, New York. He was
assigned to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, where he joined the 3rd
Infantry Division, 36th Infantry Combat Battalion, enroute to
North Africa. Upon landing, there was a mix-up which led
Newman to participate in retrieving wounded and deceased
Soldiers for three days. Upon rejoining his unit and landing at
Casablanca, his first assignment was as driver for the General in
charge of intelligence for the land forces, through which he wit-
nessed the Casablanca Conference which involved President
Roosevelt, Prime Minister Churchill, and General De Gaulle.
Newman rejoined his unit as a wireman at Sicily and moved with
the unit to Salerno and Naples.
Newman said his first “real combat experience began at Anzio
and Monte Cassino.” During that 164-day siege, Newman was
awarded the Purple Heart due to wounds received while shooting
down a German plane with an abandoned 50 cal. anti-aircraft gun.
When the battle turned in 1944, Newman continued with his unit
to Rome, Corsica, and Axi, on the southern tip of France. During
this period, he earned the Bronze Star Medal (with V device) for his
actions in overcoming some German forces and capturing a pris-
oner. He also received the Croix de Guerre and the French
Fourragere and several other medals and decorations. He continued
with his unit through France and into German and was at
Berchtesgaden when the war in Europe ended.
Following the war, Earl worked as a supervisor for NIPSCO
(power and light) for 35 years, retiring with his spouse, Dorothea,
in Valparaiso, Indiana. There he preformed volunteer work with the
State Park and various food pantries. We congratulate Earl
Newman; he is, indeed, a proud example of our 3rd Infantry
Division Soldiers.
—Compiled fromnotes sent by Earl
Newman
Earl L. Newman: proudmemories of his mili-tary service in the 3rdInfantry Division.
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Associate Life 8627 BERTHA R. ROSSON OP 7
ASSOCIATE Referred by Monika Stoy/General William B. Rosson’s wife3ID WWII Division G3
8641 STEPHEN M. SULLIVAN OP 7 ASSOCIATE Referred by David Mills (Father
served with 39FA/15INF Korea-51-54, Captain)
Annual to Life 2884 JAMES L. FIELDS OP 57
15INF/1BATT/D KOREA/Dec52-Dec54 SGT
3830 PAUL A. MC DONOUGH OP 11 30INF/BTL PLT PT/Aug57-Aug59 PFC
4779 TOMMY R. SUTTON OP 60 15INF/E KOREA SGT
7633 ROBERT J. WILSON OP 57 DIV/3AVN CW/Jul60-Oct62 SP4
Regular Annual 8637 PETER F. HOFFMAN OPMA
1/76 FA CW-81-84 COLReferred by Ray Egan
8632 RYAN B. McKIBBER OP 2 1/10FA, 94 Radar OIF/Sep04-Aug08 SGTReferred by 10FA Regt. Assn
8322 JEREMIAH L. OWEN OP 13 4BCT OIF/Mar05-Jan06 CPTReferred by Matt & Amy McKenna
8634 BRIAN R. PETERS OP 60 3/15INF/, BSTB/A OIF/01-Present CPLReferred by Website
8628 JONATHAN T. RENDA OPMA 2-7INF/DIV/HQ OIFMar06-Present SSGTReferred by CSM Ashman & Jerry Daddato at the Reunion
Associate Annual 8636 TRISH BLANTON FBA
ASSOCIATE Referred by John Shirley
8638 ART J. BROCKWAY OP 63 ASSOCIATE (Both Parents weremembers of the Society) Referred by Mother
8631 JAMES P. CONNOR OP 7 ASSOCIATE Referred by Henry Burke at the Reunion
8639 JEFF DECKER FBA ASSOCIATE Referred by Marne Riders
8642 WILSON A. HEEFNER OP 54 ASSOCIATE Referred by Josiane Selvage
8630 PATTY MANNEL OP 54 ASSOCIATE Referred by Henry Burke at the Reunion
8633 DAVID J. NAVARRE OP 7 ASSOCIATE Referred by Monika Stoy
8643 JANE ARGO RICHARDS OP 60 ASSOCIATE Referred by Bob Bailey
8629 PAUL W. SCARPA OP 54 ASSOCIATE Referred by Henry Burke at the Reunion
8640 BARBARA A. STEINLE OP 54 ASSOCIATE Referred by James D. Steinle
8635 DWIGHT J. ZIMMERMAN OP 7 ASSOCIATE Referred by Dave Adams
Roll CallNew Members — Society of the 3rd Infantry Division
*1 Year Gift Membership **2 Year Gift Membership (• = Referred/Given By)
recognition and commemoration will
begin with a flyover at 10:00 AM, fol-
lowed by a parade and then a program at
the Onion Shed. At noon, there will be a
reception for all Soldiers, Veterans, and
their families in the gymnasium of the
huge Baptist Church, located near the city
square. Because of the heat in Texas, in
June, the coordinators have opted to hold
all events in the morning. However, visi-
tors to Farmersville are urged to visit the
Audie Murphy display and to tour the city,
which hosts many antique shops and other
areas of interest. Visitors should also tour
the several onion sheds. The Onion Shed
has great significance, as during Audie’s
youth, Farmersville and surrounding
towns were peppered with onion sheds
where local crops were dried and cleaned
for shipment. Audie would have recog-
nized these unique structures from a great
distance. Farmersville is Audie Murphy
country and visitors immediately sense his
enduring presence.
Our day with the Jordan’s, Mayor
Helmberger, Adah Lea Wolf, and
Marianne Politz was wonderful and infor-
mative, and we left feeling that Larry and
Margaret’s donations are in caring hands
who will ensure that visitors enjoy them
for many years. We will continue to report
on “Audie Murphy Day” in Farmersville,
Texas. We will certainly be in attendance
on June 18th. Soldiers and Veterans who
wish to receive a commemorative baseball
cap at the reception must register in
advance of June 18. Details to follow.
JORDAN from page 21
L-R: Mayor JoeHelmberger and LarryJordan at presentationof donations.
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Last CallAll of us in the Society of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army, extend our sincere sympathy to the families and friends of those listedbelow. May they rest in peace.
In Memoriam
Life MembersROBERT C. CAMERON 15INF/A WW2 CPL OP 63-WR 5318 SE THIESSEN RDMILWAUKIE, OR 97267-1748DOD - May 2010 Reported by [email protected] C. CHAFFEE 7RCT/ KOREA PFC OP 11-ER 168 DAVENELLA DREAST RYEGATE, VT 05042-8965DOD - 2010 Reported by his wife Madeline/Referred by Rev. Martin ForsWILLIAM R. MC KENZIE DIV/QM KOREA CPL OP 57-CR 590 COLORADO DRXENIA, OH 45385-4555DOD - August 2010 Reported by Don WingerbergFRED L OXNER 30INF/L WW2 SSGT FBA-WR P.O. BOX 770CARLISLE, AR 72024-0770DOD- August 12, 2010 Reported by his daughter Pam Oxner KeelingCHARLES W. STEWART 10FA/1E CW SP4 OP 5-ER 107 MAKIN AVEPOINT PLEASANT BEACH, NJ 08742-4137DOD - August 8, 2010 Reported by Don McAfee
Annual MembersWILLIAM A. COOPER 15/INF/M WW2/43-49 PFC OP 22-WR 4608 SAN JUAN AVENORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89032-2814DOD - March 2010 Reported by Mrs. Bill CooperELBERT F. DRUMMOND 10ENG/HQ KOREA SGT OP 17-CR 215 N. ROTHSAY AVEMINNEAPOLIS, KS 67467-2430DOD October 10, 2008 Reported by his wifeWILLIAM L. ELLIS 30INF/1BN HQ WW2 SGT OP 54 7413 S GUM AVEBROKEN ARROW, OK 74011-6040DOD - November 10, 2009 Reported by his son GeraldJACK B. ESTEP 7INF/L WW2/43-44 PFC OP 57-CR PO BOX 55CAIRNBROOK, PA 15924-9701DOD - November 2, 2010 Reported by his son RobertCHARLES C. GERREN 39FA/SV KOREA FBA-WR PO BOX 272HAZEN, AR 72064-0272DOD - April 16, 2010 Reported by his wife Doris GerrenPATRICK M. HEARNE 15INF/K KOREA/ OP 1-CRApril 52-Oct 52 CPL 207 SHADY LANEEAST PEORIA, IL 61611-4866DOD - August 7, 2010 Reported by his daughter Jane RoehleWILLIAM B. HERNDON 15INF/I WW2 SSGT OP 3-ER 897 RIVER BLUFF RD
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC 29841-6056DOD March 2008 reported on Past due cardWARREN D. HOWARD DIV/SIG WW2 T5 OP 63-WR PO BOX 121OLALLA, WA 98359-0121DOD - August 10, 2010 Reported on Past Due card by daughter Mary R. ScheerrHARRY KAHEN 7INF/A WW2 PVT OP 5-ER 9125 216TH STQUEENS VILLAGE, NY 11428-1236DOD November 6, 2007 Reported on Past Due CardSAMUEL ROSKER 39FA/C KOREA CPT OP 22-WR 532 N BRIGHTON STBURBANK, CA 91506-1902DOD - March 1, 2010 Reported on Past Due CardJOHN R. SMART 10ENG/ WW2/Nov49- OP 2-ER Sep51,57,58 SFC 3906 MEDINA WAYSEBRING, FL 33875-5034DOD - October 21, 2010 Reported by his wife Bonnie
Associate MembersJUNE BALL ASSOCIATE OP 35-CR 1515 WARD NEAL RD.BELLS, TX 75414-3324DOD - August 18, 2010 Reported by Lynn BallEDITH M. JUOPPERI ASSOCIATE OP 13-CR 625 LAKE LINDEN AVELAURIUM, MI 49913-2242DOD Unknown Reported by Tom Heitzer
Non-Members PassingAileen M. Drennan, of Gainesville, Virginia, passed away at the ageof 79 on August 29, 2010. She was the spouse of Outpost #7Member, James H. Drennan. Aileen is much missed by her friendsand family and by many members of the Society. To honor Aileen,James has sent a memorial gift to the Scholarship Foundation.
—Reported by James DrennanOberlin Jerome Evenson, of Point Loma, California, passed awayon September 22, 2010. Already serving in the Army Reserves, Olewas called into active service when Pearl Harbor was bombed. Heserved overseas with the 3rd Infantry Division, from Casablanca toCentral Europe, and received a Bronze Star with cluster and manyother medals during this period. After the war, Ole served in theArmy Reserves and was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in 1954. Incivilian life, he spent 40 years with American Mill andManufacturing and was a past president of the Lumber Association.
—Reported by Martin MarkleyJohn B. Moats passed away on May 14, 2010. He served inHeadquarters Battery, 9th Field Artillery Battalion, with the 3rdInfantry Division, in Korea in 1951-1952.
—Reported by Dillion Kilpatrick
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While reading the Winter 2007-2008
edition of the Friscan Reporter, I
came across the article, “Baptism
of Fire.” The piece was a brief account of
John Shirley’s voyage to Africa and about
[the] first few days at Anzio.
What also struck my interest was the
mention that neither man [in the article] had
heard of the 3rd Division prior to being
assigned to it which, I suppose, was the way
for most. I couldn’t help but smile, as it trig-
gered a dusty, long-ago memory of the first
time I had heard of the 3rd.
It was a crisp, sunny morning in basic
training at Ft. Ord, California, while on a
field maneuver. I’d been assigned the duty of
platoon area guard. This entailed a man from
each platoon, who was on light duty status, to
maintain guard in the platoon area for the
day, until the troops returned from a full
day’s forced march with helmets, rifles, and
field packs. Since I’d been hobbling around
with a banged up knee, my platoon Sergeant
tagged me to stay back as the 1st Platoon
guard.
We were bivouacked in a brush and scrub
tree area, in two-man pup tents. I think it was
about a two-day outing. After the company
departed on the all-day march, the absolute
quiet almost overwhelmed me. The lack of
noise made me realize that it was the first
time I’d experienced such peaceful silence
since I’d started basic, three or four weeks
earlier. Except for a brief exception, it was
probably one of the most pleasant quiet
respites of those seemingly endless days of
basic.
The brief exception occurred about an
hour after the company had departed on the
march. I was sitting in front of my tent when
I heard footsteps approaching. It was a com-
pany Lieutenant and an SFC, checking the
area. I jumped to my feet and saluted. The
Lieutenant asked if all was well, and if I was
the only person in the platoon area. I replied
that I hadn’t looked in any of the tents but
assumed everyone was gone.
They walked around checking tents,
when suddenly, at a tent about twenty feet
away, came a loud shout that shattered the
peaceful stillness. They had found a man still
asleep! Before the echo of the piercing shout
had faded, the lad was standing beside his
tent, shaking like a leaf and trying to main-
tain a facsimile of being at attention.
I recognized him as a young fellow I’ll
call Jackson. I’d spoken with him several
times when he expressed how anxious he
was to get into an infantry outfit. He looked
like that’s where he belonged, being about 6’
2” and athletically built and inclined. He was,
as we used to chide, “Gung-ho.”
The Sergeant continued to bellow his
acid-laced comments to the trembling
Private, in that very special manner in which
basic training drill instructors have done
since time immemorial. Even though I was-
n’t part of this dressing down, I felt an invol-
untary shudder as I heard the Sergeant deliv-
er his final bitter tirade: “You know what I
hope happens to you, Jackson? I just hope
you get sent to the 3rd Infantry Division in
Germany! And you’ll soon learn what real
soldiering is! They’ll have you straightened
out in two minutes! Now get outa here!” He
ordered him to take off on the double, and
keep running until he caught up with the
company. As the terrified Private raced off,
the Sergeant yelled encouragement by saying
he’d let him know when he returned from the
march if he’s be court-martialed and con-
fined to the post stockade.
I felt a big sense of relief, knowing that—
according to an acquaintance in the base
assignment facility—after basic, I’d be
attending Signal Corps schooling at Ft.
Monmouth, New Jersey. There I’d be part of
a cinematography film unit. It sounded pret-
ty good, particularly in comparison to the hell
where Jackson was probably headed.
Of course, anyone familiar with the way
the Army MOS (Military Occupational
Specialty) assignment and location depart-
ments used to operate will know exactly how
things eventually ended up.
For anyone not aware of how the system
worked, it went something like this: (A) take
the young, healthy, athletic, Gung-ho 19-
year-old, whose main desire in life is to
become an infantryman and assign him to
something 180 degrees from his desired and
rightful slot; (B) take the decidedly non-ath-
letic, astigmatic, heavy-smoking guy in his
early 20s (who is convinced he’s headed for
a “gravy” Signal Corps job), and ship him off
to a “real soldier’s” outfit—otherwise known
as the U.S. 3rd Infantry Division. Thus, while
not an infantryman by nature or choice, and
like many before and after me, it was in that
capacity that I served Uncle Sam.
Training was hard and constant, and we
understood why. Seemingly impossible
demands were made and were always
accomplished. Though not a top-notch sol-
dier, I have always felt a certain sense of
pride for having served with fine men in such
an outstanding outfit.
Over the years, since being with the 30th
in 1961-1962 in Schweinfurt, I have had my
share of ups and downs. When a valley
appeared too dark and deep to get through,
I’d think of those days in the 30th where we
quickly learned that the only way to make it
was to take one more step. I suspect that most
of us have, at one time or another, used the
memories of our military service experiences
to help us take that one more necessary step.
—Reprinted from Friscan Reporter, Winter2008-2009
Introduction to the 3rd DivisionBy Russell Duke
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Purpose
The Society of the Third Infantry Division, United States Army,was incorporated in the State of Illinois in 1919 as a non-profit, frater-nal, social, educational, patriotic, military service organization andshall always remain non-partisan and non political.
Specific objectives are:
n To foster and strengthen associations and friendships formed dur-ing service with the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army.
n To honor the Third Infantry Division War Dead.
n To perpetuate the memory of other for mer comrades who shared abackground of honorable military service with the Third InfantryDivision, U.S. Army.
n To encourage and achieve the mutual benefit and support resultingfrom a close and cooperative alliance between the Society and the ThirdInfantry Division, U.S. Army.
n To support the Government of the United States and to give it, inpeace and in war, the same devotion and service expect ed of us as mem-bers of its armed forces.
Pledge
I pledge to the Society of the Third Infantry Division, United StatesArmy, in the achievement of the goals for which it is formed, that samefull measure of loyalty and devotion which my comrades who have fall-en gave to the Division and to the cause for which they fought.
Through my loyalty and devotion to their memory, they shall not beforgotten by the country, for which they died, or by the comrades atwhose sides they fell.
To them, I pledge in peace and war the dedication of myself to thatcountry and that cause to which they consecrated themselves
General Information
All members will receive the official bi-monthly pub lication, TheWatch on the Rhine. All new members will receive the NationalMembership Roster (other members may receive for a $10.00 fee).
The Society is divided into chapters, called outposts, which membersare entitled to join. Outposts, at their dis cretion, may charge a smalladditional amount for out post activities. At Large members do notbelong to out posts but are referred to as “Footsie Britt At Large.”
Eligibility
Regular Membership: Veterans with honorable service in the ThirdInfantry Division. Also, those who were members of supporting orattached units of the Third Infantry Division.
Associate Membership: Spouse, parents, children or siblings of anyperson eligible for regular membership, and any person with a specialinterest in, or an affinity for the Society of the Third Infantry Division.
Life Membership: Available to both Regular and AssociateMembers.
Dues
Annual dues for Regular, Active Duty & Associate Members$15.00
Annual dues for all Overseas Members ..................................$35.00
Dues for Special Life Membership
Recipient of Medal of Honor ..........No charge
Dues for Other Life Memberships are based on the following scales:
Age Group Domestic Overseas
Up to age 39 ....................................$395.00 ..................$1,280.00
Ages 40-49 ......................................$300.00 ......................$925.00
Ages 50-59 ......................................$225.00 ......................$685.00
Ages 60-69 ......................................$160.00 ......................$475.00
Ages 70-79........................................$110.00 ......................$310.00
Ages 80 and over................................$85.00 ......................$275.00
Annual dues are payable before July 1st each year. Life dues areapplicable for either Regular and Associate members applying forLife membership, and extended payment plans are available.
For information, please contact The Society of the Third InfantryDivision, 1515 Ramblewood Drive, Hanover Park IL 60133-2230.
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MIDWEST #1 CRChicago, ILPresident: Larry Driscoll6932 Williams Dr.Woodridge, IL 60517-1907(630) [email protected] President: (OPEN)Secretary-Treasurer: Gordon B. Lowery1523 Holiday DriveSandwich. IL 60548-9305(815) [email protected]
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ALBERT MICELI #22 WRSouthern, CAPresident: Andrew Scullion1525 West Oakland Ave., Sp #88Hemet, CA 92543(951) [email protected] President: Bruce Monkman7731 Etiwanda Ave. Reseda, CA 91335-2021 Ph/FAX [email protected]: Martin A. Markley1601 W. Woodcrest AvenueFullerton, CA 92833(714) [email protected]
ERIC A. SCOTT #33 CRFort Wayne, INPresident: William H. Harris504 Greenwood AvenueMichigan City, IN [email protected] President: James Satryan3505 W Torquay Rd.Muncie, IN [email protected]: J.M. Prendergast575 W 600 N Howe. IN 46746-9326(260) 562-2335AUDIE L. MURPHY #35 CRPresident: Joe Ball2010 Worcester Ln.Garland, TX 75040(972) [email protected]: Lynn Ball2010 Worcester Ln.Garland, TX 75040(972) [email protected]
W. A. SIDNEY #52 ERPresident: Daniel Wolfe1200 Midland AveBronxville, NY 10708(914) [email protected]/Treasurer: John Hollier
GOLDEN GATE #54 WRSan Francisco, CAPresident: John Shirley4218 Drake Way Livermore, CA 94550-4914(925) 447-2256 FAX (925) [email protected]: Ruth De Bord18727 Sand De Sac Rd.Salinas, CA 93907-1325(831) [email protected]
WESTERN RESERVE #57, CROhioPresident: Donald Wingerberg9650 Pebble View Dr.Cincinnati, OH 45252(513) 923-1991E-mail:[email protected] President: Loren E. Bean801 Caddo Ave.Akron, OH 44305-1119(330) [email protected]: Richard Martinet10045 Gardenside Dr.Waite Hill, OH 44094-6952(440) 942-9258
FORT BENNING #60 ERColumbus, GAPresident: Paul Gridler 155 Marcella AvenueSpanish Fort AL [email protected] President: VACANTSecretary-Treasurer: Robert D. Bailey160 Huguley Rd.Opelika, AL 36804-1891 (334) [email protected]
FORT LEWIS #63 WRTacoma, WAPresident: James A. Bourgeois7316 96th Ave., SWLakewood, WA 98498-3317Phone 253-224-0817Email [email protected] President: (Open)Secretary: James A. BourgeoisContact info above
Treasurer: Richard M. Masterson2022 E. 61st StreetTacoma WA 98404-4307(253) 472-7846COLORADO #88 WRPresident: Joe Annello4588 Springmeadow LnCastle Rock, CO [email protected] (303) 660-6882Vice Pres-Sec/Treas: Lou Schindler8420 Candleflower CrColorado Springs, CO 80920-5761(719) [email protected]
BLACK “Y” BOYS #601 CRRichardson, TXPresident: Robert A. Maynard91 South Nanaposa TrailSuttons Bay, MI 49682(231) [email protected]: Bill R. Harper8040 Frankford Rd #29Dallas, Texas 75252-6850(214) 789-6296
MARNE ASSOCIATION ERFt. Stewart, GAPresident: Carl T. Smith573 Sunshine Lake Rd.Midway, GA 31320-4473Work (912) 767-1328Cell (912) [email protected]@yahoo.comVice President: Chris Curry1955 Grantham RdJesup, GA 31546-2833(912) 767-2990Secretary: Cecil Greenwell618 Honey Ridge LnHinesville, GA 31313-5249(912) [email protected] Treasurer: Ray Egan314 Wexford DriveHinesville, GA 31313-4469(912) [email protected]
EUROPE #5845 ERPresident: Monika Stoy6531 Milva LnSpringfield, VA 22150-4268(703) [email protected]/Historian: Tim Stoy6531Milva LnSpringfield, VA 22150(703) [email protected]
POC in France: Jean-Louis Assayah10 Rue de Lacoste84820 Visan, France
[email protected]: 033 490 419284
Outpost RegisterSociety of the Third Infantry DivisionEastern Region (ER), Central Region (CR), Western Region (WR)
Members may transfer to a different outpost. Interested members should send transfer requests to the National Secretary or to their OP Secretaries or other OP officers.
THIS ISSUE
Society of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army10 Paddington CourtHockessin, DE 19707
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PERMIT NO. 3
December 2010
WORLD WAR I [2 Medals of Honor]O Aisne
O St. Mihiel
O Champagne-Marne
O Meuse-Argonne
O Aisne-Marne
O Champagne
WORLD WAR II [37 Medals of Honor]O Algeria-French Morocco
(with arrowhead)
O Tunisia
O Sicily (with arrowhead)
O Naples-Foggia
O Anzio (with arrowhead)
O Rome-Arno
O Southern France (with arrowhead)
O Ardennes-Alsace
O Rhineland
O Central Europe
KOREAN WAR [11 Medals of Honor]O CCF Intervention
O First UN Counteroffensive
O CCF Spring Offensive
O U.N. Summer-Fall Offensive
O Second Korean Winter
O Korea, Summer-Fall 1952
O Third Korean Winter
O Korea, Summer 1953
GLOBAL WAR on TERRORISM [1 Medal of Honor]
O Iraq
CAMPAIGNS OF THE THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION OIF OPERATIONSu New Dawn (August 2010)
u Colmar II (Nov 09)
u Marne Dauntless (May 08)
u Marene Pile-Driver (April 08)
u Marne Rugged (Mar 08)
u Marne Roundup (Feb 08)
u Operation Grand Slam (Feb 08)
u Marne Thunderbolt (Jan 08)
u Marne Courageous (Nov 07)
u Marne Anvil (Oct 07)
u Marne Torch II (Summer 07)
u Marne Avalanche (Summer 07)
u Marne Husky (Summer 07)
u Marne Torch (Summer 07)
DEPARTMENTSPresident’s Message ................................................................3From the Editor..........................................................................8Call For Nominations for National Officers ................................9Warriors’ Walk ..........................................................................9Scholarship Foundation News ................................................14Quartermaster ........................................................................15Book Reviews ..........................................................................16Looking For... ........................................................................17News From The Outposts ........................................................18Chaplain’s Corner ....................................................................22Letters to the Editor ................................................................24Calendar of Upcoming Events ................................................26Roll Call ..................................................................................27Last Call ..................................................................................283ID Membership Application ..................................................30Outpost Register......................................................................31
NEWS & NOTESFrench Village Dedicates Monument ........................................1MOH Recipient Hiroshi Miyamura Honored ..............................1Moxie: ‘Paws for Patriots’ ........................................................1Vesoul, France, Has Not Forgotten ..........................................3The 2010 Awards Presentations ....................................................42011 Society 92nd Annual Reunion ..............................................5Marne Update – December 2010 ..................................................6C.S.M. Andrews Promoted ........................................................7Attention: Reunion Evaluation ..................................................7Minutes: Executive Board Meeting ..........................................10Minutes: General Membership Meeting ..................................11Canadian Television ................................................................12The 91st Reunion ....................................................................13Silver Star Awarded Posthumously ........................................21Jordan Donation ......................................................................212010 C&BL Approved Changes ..............................................23Gold Star Mothers’ Day ..........................................................23Introduction to the 3rd Division ..............................................29
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