If you are looking for old Troops, or want to pass on information, please send email to Hugh Ames, amesh001@hawaii.rr.com. Include an email and/or mailing address and we will include your message here. Also please try our "Missing Trooper" form on the 504th PIR Association website.

Looking For: William Houston White
Rank: S/Sgt
Unit: 82nd, 504th, I Co
Service Dates: Oct 15, 1940 - KIA Oct 30, 1944
Information: Looking for anyone who may have served with my uncle. He served in Sicily, N. Africa, Germany, Italy and Holland (KIA). Received Silver Star for actions on Sept. 1, 1944 about two miles from Nijmegen, Holland. He was killed soon after.
Submitted By: William J White (July 3, 2004)

Looking For: Fines Edward Kiper
Rank: PVT
Unit: 82nd/504 PIR
Service Dates: 1942 to 1944
Information: Fines was my dad and I know he served in Germany and Italy, during WWII. I don't know the Company he was assigned to however. He was from Hagerman, New Mexico and after the war he returned to New Mexico and farmed before he became a Roswell Police Officer in 1954. I lost him as a result of a heart attack in May 1968. I was in college at New Mexico Military Institute at the time a later joined the Army. If any one served with my dad I would like to hear from you and learn more about him during this time. Thank all of you who served so that I might have the freedom that I enjoy to day. God Bless you all.
Submitted By: Danny Kiper (June 30, 2004)

Looking For: CPT Dallzal 504th 1943
Rank: CPT
Unit: 504th
Service Dates: 1942/1943-?
Information: Can anyone tell me what Company CPT Dallzal commanded? I believe he commanded a line Company in the 504th. What ever happen to him?
Submitted By: Ralph Sporay (June 28, 2004)

Looking For: Helmer H Olsen
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 376th PFAB
Service Dates: 2 June, 1945--- 30 July 1945
Information: He was inducted in Shelby County, IA on 2 June, 42. He was sent home 21 Apr, 45 with "shell shock". He was released from active duty on 30 July, 45. He spent the rest of his life under the care of VA hospitals. He passed away 2 May, 1979. As a retired "Redleg" (20 years in Missouri National Guared Filed Artillery) I am very interested in the operations that my Uncle took part in and especially in talking to veterans who would have served with my Uncle or in nearby vicinity.
Submitted By: Steven W. Boeck MSG, Ret (June 20, 2004)

Looking For: Robert (Bob) Matteson
Rank: 2/Lt and below, battle field commision
Unit: 505th PIR 82nd Airborne Company A
Service Dates: WWII
Information: I am looking for anyone that might have served with my uncle, Matteson Robert M, 2/Lt Co A, died in Belgium 1/3/45
Submitted By: Stuart Spears (June 13, 2004)

Looking For: Lauren Duane (LD) Thornbrue
Rank: PVT
Unit: 82nd (504PIR?)
Service Dates: WWII
Information: Did basic in Co "D" 14th BN IRTC. Thought to have been wounded.
Submitted By: Allan King (June 9, 2004)

Looking For: Julius Bitay
Rank: Cpl
Unit: 3rd Bn
Service Dates: Unknown
Information: Julius was a Hungarian immigrant, and a friend of my great Uncle. We are trying to find out what happened to him after 1942, if he jumped on D-Day, etc. Does anyone remember him?
Submitted By: Stu Adler (June 8, 2004)

Looking For: John Thomas Dickmeyer
Rank: Sgt
Unit: HHQ co 504 PIR 82nd Airborne
Service Dates: 1942-1945
Information: Looking for anyone who remembers my father during WWII. He was in North Africa, Siciliy, Anzio, Normandy, Holland. He died in 2001. I am trying to learn more about him to pass on to my children. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. He enlisted in Boston, MA. After the war he graduated from U of MASS, worked in DC for the CIA and DIA. He was from Florence MA. His nickname was "Dick".
Submitted By: Patti Dickmeyer Robertson (June 6, 2004)

Looking For: Friends of Robert Scott
Rank: Private
Unit: 504 PIR
Service Dates: Sicily to the Rhine
Information: Bob Scott was my grandfather. He died in 1990. He served in Sicily, Anzio (bronze star), France, jumped into Nijmagen during Market Garden, and fought in the Bulge. He got his points and went home after the 82nd crossed into Germany. I'm looking for anyone who may have known him. Thanks in advance.
Submitted By: Brian Stanton (June 1, 2004)

Looking For: John L. Cooper
Rank: Lt
Unit: 504th
Service Dates: 1943-1945
Information: Looking for anyone who served with my father at Nijmegen and other campaigns. He led a mortar platoon. I was named after a KIA friend in service, Lt. Bill Wilson.
Submitted By: Bill Cooper (May 31, 2004)

Looking For: Stanley Howaniak
Rank: Sgt
Unit: 504th PIR
Service Dates: 1943-46?
Information: Was at Anzio Beach. Attempting to discover participation in later campaigns. Would like to here from soldiers who served with him. Thank You.
Submitted By: Robert J. Smead (May 28, 2004)

Looking For: C Curtis Morris
Rank: Unknown
Unit: Unknown
Service Dates: WWII
Information: At this way we are trying to find the familie of C Curtis Morris (died 17-9-44) His number is problibly 20460570. This soldier was died at operation Market Garden. His parachute did not open and he fell down in a tree nearby the house off my grandfather. He did not died instantly but has lived for several hours. He did recieved the last sacraments of a catholic priest and died a short while later. My father (still alive) did spend some time with him. I am still in the possesion of the inner-helmet of this soldier which my father has found a few days later in the tabacco plants. We like to hear from them. Please inform us, if we have tried the right organisation to gather the information off the familie.
Submitted By: (May 24, 2004)

Looking For: John S. Thompson (Joco)
Rank: Lt
Unit: 504th PIR
Service Dates:
Information: I am a US SGM on a Military Personnel Exchange Program in the Netherlands. I am currently continuing a mission that my predecessor and a Dutch SGM had begun last year in an effort to name the Grave Bridge in Holland (one of the objectives of the 504th PIR during Operation Market Garden) after Lt John S. Thompson who led 16 men on the assualt to capture the bridge on 17 Sep 1944. The Dutch goverment has supported this effort however a few questions still need to be answered before the bridge can be officially named after Lt John S. Thompson. In my efforts to find out what has become of Lt John S. Thompson I have ran into a road block so I am asking for anyones assistance that may help me find out more about Lt John S. Thompson.
Submitted By: Ronald Macauley (May 23, 2004)

Looking For: William P "Knobby" Walsh
Rank: Sgt
Unit: 504th/82nd Co B
Service Dates: 1942-1945
Information: I am looking for information on my father, William P. "Knobby" Walsh from Waunakee and Westport, Wisconsin. He served in the 82nd from approx 1942 to 1945. He trained at Ft Bragg and Ft Benning, and also at Alta Utah for skiing. He shipped out of NY in 1942(?) to Casablanca. He jumped into Sicily, Italy and Holland. He fought in Belgium and Germany as well. He is mentioned in Sgt Carter's "Devils in Baggy Pants" as "Knobby Walsh" (the Joe Palooka comic strip had Joe's manager named Knobby Walsh). Dad was awarded the DSC for his efforts at Cheneux, Belgium. He was wounded in Italy and Belgium and awarded the Purple Heart with an oak leaf cluster. He was in the 504th and usually a Sgt--although he lost and regained some stripes a couple of times for (probably) acting like a young and bull-headed Irishman. He is mentioned in Tucker's book but misidentified as "George" Walsh. He never talked much about his experiences, but I have since obtained his records from St Louis and (except for being held in reserve at D Day) it seems his unit must have seen a great deal of action. He was in Europe until the end, and was involved in the liberation of the concentration/work camp at Woebblin. (He brought home-and buried in the closet-the Nazi flag hanging on the wall at Woebblin--his records include written permission to return with the flag, a Luger and a German paratrooper knive). I hope this message doesn't sound boastful, and information would be most appreciated.
Submitted By: John Walsh (May 23, 2004)

Looking For: Adrian B. Hoskins
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 82 Airborne, 325 GIR, Co G
Service Dates: WWII
Information: My name is Rick Mommers, I am 17 years old and living in The Netherlands. At the American Military Cemetery in the town called Margraten (the Netherlands) I adopted the grave of Adrian Hoskins. He was fighting for our freedom during the Second World War. Someone told me that probably his dad was in prison in the 1930's, that is the only thing I know until now about him. In case you knew Adrian Hoskins, I hereby want to ask you if you maybe can help me to gather more information about the soldier whom grave I adopted. I am pointing on information like; how did he look like, when and where he has been born, where he lived, if he had family, how he spent his youth, at what base he had his education, what kind of division he was serving, where he was fighting, the way he died, if he had medals and if there are relatives who are still alive and so on. I would like to ask you if it is possible to help me finding an answer to the above mentioned questions. Hopefully it is also possible to receive some pictures of him and (photo) copies of some documents and maybe to correspond with some relatives of Adrian Hoskins. Everything that could be useful for me is welcome. I really hope and appreciate to receive an answer on this letter. I was searching on Internet and hoped to find some information about him, but unfortunately without any results. You are my last hope to help me. It would be nice to know more about the person whose grave I take care of and lay flowers every week. I enclosed more information about the soldier. I am thanking you in advance and look forward to your reply.

Adrian B. Hoskins, Private, U.S. Army, 35808443, 325th Infantry Regiment, Co G, 82nd Airborne Division
Entered the Service from: Kentucky
Died: September 30, 1944 (the Netherlands)
Buried at: Plot G Row 1 Grave 20
Netherlands American Cemetery
Margraten, Netherlands
Awards: Purple Heart
Submitted By: Rick Mommers (May 22, 2004)

Looking For: Edward W. Kennedy
Rank: 1st Lt
Unit: 3rd Bat., I Company
Service Dates: 1942 - 11/1/44
Information: I am looking for any information on anyone who served or knew of 1st Lt. Edward W. Kennedy. Edward was with the 82nd from the beginning until he stepped on a landmine in Holland. He died on 11/1/44. Also, I'm interested in a Lt. Moore who most likely served with Kennedy in I company and was witness to his death. Moore also was a Capt. during Korea. My father Paul Hohenberger met Moore on a troop train in Japan during the Korean war by chance. Kennedy participated in and jumped in all of the major ops. His luck ran out in Holland. He was born and raised in Holyoke, MA. I would appreciate any information.
Submitted By: Dennis P. Hohenberger (May 21, 2004)

Looking For: Donald Lee Simpson
Rank: Pvt
Unit: ?
Service Dates: 12/1944
Information: I am looking for information on my cousin Donald Lee Simpson. He was KIA on 12/18/1944
Submitted By: John Fitzgerald (May 20, 2004)

Looking For: Travis Morgan
Rank: Unknown
Unit: 504th PIR
Service Dates: 1942-1945
Information: Travis is my wife's Grandfather from Cleburne Co. Alabama. We believe that he was with the 504th from beginning to the end. His records were destroyed in the fire. He never talked about the war but in little pieces. Possibility of being in H.Co. Any information would be wonderful.
Submitted By: David Stanley (May 10, 2004)

Looking For: Alexander J. Kitcheos
Rank: Unknown
Unit: 504th PIR
Service Dates: WWII
Information: The above name is that of my uncle, a member of the 504th PIR who was killed in Normandie in June of 1944. I would like very much to find any information regarding him, including the operations that led to his death, believed to be June 27th. My research suggests that the 504th, with a few exceptions, participated in the invasion. Any advice you might provide would be greatly appreciated.
Submitted By: Gerald Rogers (May 7, 2004)

Looking For: Kyran W. Gilbert 33312880
Rank: Unknown
Unit: 504th
Service Dates: WWII
Information: My late Uncle was a 504th Trooper who was captured on or about 1/25/44 around Borgo Piave. He grew up in South Philly where he knew Hefernan of the "Band of Brothers". He spent the rest of the war in POW camps near Dresden and in East Prussia (now Poland). Do you have any info on this?
Submitted By: Michael Gilbert (May 4, 2004)

Looking For: Hobert Stumbo
Rank: Sgt/Pvt
Unit: 505 or 508 ??
Service Dates: 1942-1946
Information: Was a sgt. then private. He was my Dad. He died in 2000. I am looking for any info, like his discharge, or any info on him.
Submitted By: Allen Stumbo (Apr 28, 2004)

Looking For: Valentino Ricardo Carreno
Rank: Unknown
Unit: 82nd 504 Regiment
Service Dates: 1942-1946
Information: "Val" made combat jumps into Sicily on July 9, 1943-Salerno September 14, 1943 and into Holland. I never got to speak to him about his time in WWII because I never knew he was in the military until he passed away on June 29 2002. If you have any information as to what his unit may have done or how I can find what his company was please let me know.
Submitted By: John Perez (Apr 21, 2004)

Looking For: Mac Pheron/ McPheron?
Rank: Lt
Unit: H Co. 504
Service Dates: 1950
Information: Mac was company commander. Served in WWII.
Submitted By: Ron Bianchi (Apr 20, 2004)

Looking For: Richard "Dick" Cole
Rank: Pvt
Unit: H Co. 504
Service Dates: Discharged 1950
Information: Dick was from Michigan. We served together.
Submitted By: Ron Bianchi (Apr 20, 2004)

Looking For: Ray D. Newman
Rank: Major
Unit: HHC 1/504
Service Dates: 1971-1973
Information: Ray was the S-3 for the battalion and I was the XO. Please contact me with any information.
Submitted By: Tom Snider (Apr 19, 2004)

Looking For: Edward L. Arthur ("Red")
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 82nd Airborne, 504th
Service Dates: 1944-1945
Information: I'm 14 years old and my great-grandfather Edward died last year. He told me a lot of stories but never any of the guys in his platoon or unit. He used to cook and drive the jeep for a officer. He jumped into Normandy, Holland, and Bastone. He was discharged after a jeep accident. If you could help me it would be great! Thanks.
Submitted By: Jacob Champagne, 413-527-7913 (Apr 18, 2004)

Looking For: George Walker
Rank: CPL
Unit: Unknown
Service Dates: WWII
Information: I'm looking for people who might have known my grandfather. He died in 1970 and I just wanted to know a little about his service during WWII. All I know is that he was a paratrooper in the 82nd, was wounded during the Battle of the Bulge, and was awarded a bronze star. Any help is appreciated.
Submitted By: SPC James Walker (Apr 17, 2004)

Looking For: Rick DeGrego Jr.
Rank: Sgt
Unit: 504th/82nd
Service Dates: WWII
Information: I am looking for any information that anyone would possibly have on my grandfather Ricardo Spiro DeGrego, he was in all major jumps of the 82nd in WWII, Normandy, Sicily, Rhineland, etc. He died in 1948 due to pneumonia and molaria, needless to say, I never met the man, he was awarded bronze star and the purple heart, I would just like to contact someone who knew this man seeing as my father has no real memories of the man, and I would also like to know a little about him, please contact as soon as possible at 1-507-301-8707
Submitted By: Anthony Degrego (Apr 6, 2004)

Looking For: Melvin Morgan
Rank: Sgt
Unit: 504th
Service Dates: 1943-1944
Information: He died on Jan. 30, 1944 at Anzio. Looking for anyone that might have known him.
Submitted By: Harold Kinker (Apr 3, 2004)

Looking For: Rex Stegall
Rank: Tech Cpl
Unit: 82nd
Service Dates: WWII
Information: I would like to know what Btn Rex was in. He jumped into Sicily in WWII, I believe he was captured during the battle and was a POW.
Submitted By: George W. King (March 12, 2004)

Looking For: Ozzie A. Johnson
Rank: Private
Unit: 504th PIR, 82nd Airborne
Service Dates: KIA 1/1/45
Information: My Uncle Ozzie was KIA on 1/1/45 in Belgium. If anyone out there knew Ozzie or if anyone has information regarding the circumstances of his death, I would appreciate hearing from you. To all of you Veterans, "Thank you for my freedom"!
Submitted By: Karin Marzano (March 10, 2004)

Looking For: Richard V. Barnum
Rank: 1LT
Unit: Hq. Co. 3rd Bn. 504th
Service Dates: 1946 - ???
Information: I am looking for anyone who may have served with my Grandfather, Richard Barnum. Richard was with the 11th AB in WWII and then was attached to the 504th in 1946-1947, but I don't know for how long. Thanks.
Submitted By: Jonathan Beeker (March 4, 2004)

Looking For: James Marion "Bud" Dew
Rank: SGT
Unit: 504th Parachute Regiment (?)
Service Dates: 1941-1950 (approx)
Information: Uncle Bud served in 82nd from the very beginning of WWII and was part of the occupation force at the end of the war. I believe he was active in jumps in Italy, France and Netherlands (Market Garden). He was awarded 3 Bronze Stars. Married daughter of German General Blumentritt after the war...died 3 years ago...would like to talk with anyone who knew and/or served with him. Photo in Jan. 29, 1945 issue of Life showed him stripped to the waist, shaving from his helmet while standing in snow. Appreciate any contact.
Submitted By: John Shipley (February 28, 2004)

Looking For: Lowell Brown
Rank: ?
Unit: ?
Service Dates: ?
Information: I know my uncle jumped into Normandy and was in Holland, and Bastogne. He was at Ansio also but I'm unsure what regiment he was in. He survived the war but unfortunately he died before I was old enough to ask important questions. He was from Tennessee. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
Submitted By: Sondra Goehle (February 27, 2004)

Looking For: Harold "Danny" Stalkfleet
Rank: Unsure
Unit: 504 PIR & 507 PIR
Service Dates: 23 Dec 1940 - 24 Sep 1945
Information: Danny is my grandfather, and I am looking for anyone who remembers him (he is still alive and doing okay). He does not remember very much of the war, and could not name most of the guys in his unit photo's (memory problems). He was in the 504, but his separation papers list him as 507 PIR (does anyone know why) he said it might have been a mistake, but he just can't recall the reason. He served in the following campaigns: Sicilian, Naples, Foggia, Rome, Arno, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe. He recalls swimming in the sea off North Africa, and jumping into sicily and being lost. he recalls bad things about Market garden, and the Bulge (especially the cold). Anyone who knows him, or who can make sense of the separation form info please contact me.
Submitted By: Darren Harrop (February 25, 2004)

Looking For: Carl Monigold
Unit: 82nd 504
Service Dates: WWII
Information: Looking for anyone that may have served with my dad Carl Monigold. He jumped in Holland and D-Day.
Submitted By: Dan Monigold (February 12, 2004)

Looking For: Robert D. Maier
Unit: 82nd Airborne/504th PIR
Service Dates: 1942-1945
Information: I would like to hear from anyone who served with my father, Robert D. Maier, during WWII. He was from Fremont, Ohio.
Submitted By: Robert von Maier (February 3, 2004)

Looking For: COL Arthur Gottlieb
Information: I'm trying to locate my PMS from Penn State. COL Gottlieb served there in that capacity from 1968 until his retirement in 1971. He commissioned me in 1970 at the ROTC Summer Camp at Indiantown Gap. COL Gottlieb served in the 504th PIR during WWII and used the number in his email in 2001: klinck504@cs.com. This is the address listed in the current Penn State ROTC Alumni Roster. Unfortunately, messages to it come back undeliverable. Can you advise as to his whereabouts or a current point of contact, email or otherwise? Thanks for your assistance.
Submitted By: Thomas C. Fosnacht (January 23, 2004)

Looking For: Horace L McLin
Rank: Flight Officer
Unit: 82 Airborne Div. 325 Glider Infantry Regiment
Service Dates: 1943-1945
Information: Horace L McLin from Chanteville Illinois USA. Serial number T-828. Graduated from Victorville,CA 17-02-1943. Landed in Overasselt 23 Sept. 1944. Holland. I found his plate from his glider and I want to know if he is still alive. Who can help me? Please send me the information.
Submitted By: Paul Strik Holland (January 19, 2004)

Looking For: Harold A. Henne
Rank: Staff Sgt
Unit: 504th
Service Dates: 1942-1945
Information: I am looking for anybody that knew my father-in-law. He passed away last year, and said very little about his time in the war. This would mean alot to his wife, kids, and grandchildern.He was in N Africa and Holland, and alot of places in between. Thanks.
Submitted By: John R Stevens (January 19, 2004)

Looking For: John E. Lewis (Ohio)
Rank: T5
Unit: 504 Company C
Service Dates: 1942-1945
Information: I am looking for any information about my father's service in WWII. He had a medal he received from the French and also was wounded at the Battle of the Bulge by a mortar while in a fox hole. Also he might have been called Shadrack; he would only tell the funny stories about the war and all he would say about any of his medals was that he was standing shooting when he should have been running. Any information would be helpful - he passed away 8 years ago and this is my way to pass his memory along.
Submitted By: John A. Lewis (January 14, 2004)

Looking For: John B Maga
Rank: Unknown
Unit: Unknown
Service Dates: 1946
Information: Served with 82nd in Berlin following WWII in the American sector.
Submitted By: John Huber (January 11, 2004)

Looking For: John W. "Jack" Sterner
Rank: PFC
Unit: 504th Co G
Service Dates: European Theater WWII
Information: I am looking for any info regarding my Dad. Due to many medical problems, he cannot recall details of his time with the 504th. He was from Franklin/Titusville PA. Any info about "Jack" and his time with the 504th would be appreciated.
Submitted By: Sue Harrison (December 29, 2003)

Looking For: Fred C. Stuckey
Rank: Pvt
Unit: 504th PIR
Service Dates: 9 Nov 42 / 18 Jan 45
Information: I'm looking for anyone who knew my father, Fred C. Stuckey, red hair, 5'9" 160lbs at that time, trained at Toccoa, Ga and then Ft. Benning, was a member of the 504th that went in North Africa to Sicily and on into Italy where he was wounded in action 11 Dec 43. Looking back as he passed away in 1976 he was always reluctant to talk about what happened and etc. I am trying to piece together a timeline and history of those years for my family. If you have any information that would help me do this I would be ever grateful.
Submitted By: Wiley C. Stuckey (December 28, 2003)

Looking For: Vincent V. DeNard
Rank: Pvt
Unit: Co. H
Service Dates: MIA 2/10/44
Information: I am researching my uncle (Vincent V. DeNard from Michigan, Serial # 19186389) who served with the 504th in World War II and was MIA near Anzio on or about February 10, 1944. He was with the Company H. If anybody could assist me with finding more information on him, I would greatly appreciate it.
Submitted By: Michael DeNard (December 23, 2003)

Looking For: Glen Robert White
Rank: Tec 5
Unit: HQ 82nd ABN DIV
Service Dates: 23 Feb 43 - 17 Jan 46
Information: I am looking for anyone that knew my father, Glen Robert White, 36454004. Fought in Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe. I am attempting to locate anyone that knew him, his company and any other information. He passed away 18 Dec 1994. Peace.
Submitted By: Bill White (December 11, 2003)

Information: Looking for any info on a LTC George Roberts, OSC grad formerly a Sgt. in the 307th/618th engineers,82nd airborne during to the 60's
Submitted By: Moses Lucas, 307th Engineers, 1963-1966 (December 1, 2003)

Information: I'm pretty sure my father, Howard E. Miller, was a member of the 504th in those days from North Africa to Sicily and up the Italian peninsula. Unfortunately, dad, who passed away on October 19th of this year, was always reluctant to talk about this time. I think you probably understand this. Now that he's passed away, I am trying to piece together a history of these years for our family's posterity. If you could point me towards any information that I might be able to use to pinpoint the units he was in, I would greatly appreciate it.
Submitted By: Howard Miller (December 1, 2003)

Looking For: Nicholas G Esposito
Rank: PFC
Unit: HGQ
Service Dates: 1942-1944
Information: I would like any information on this remarkable person, he is my uncle. He was at the battle of Market Garden. Thank you.
Submitted By: Richard Esposito (November 30, 2003)

Looking For: Raymond Arsenault
Rank: SFC
Unit: Unsure of unit but was in 82nd Airborne
Service Dates: 1996 to ???
Information: I am trying to contact Ray as he was my recruiter and a good friend. I served in the -04 from 2000 to 2002. Ray was from Manchester, NH and he worked in the Concord, NH Recruiting Station. I wanted to say Thank You for all he did for me when all others said "Lose 30 pounds and come back to talk to us." AIRBORNE...All The Way!
Submitted By: Carl Lombard (November 26, 2003)

Information: Hello, I am researching my uncle who served with the 504th in World War 2 and was killed in action near Anzio on or about February 16, 1944. He apparently was with the 2nd battalian, Company D. His name was Walter Nowick, Private, Serial number 31131205. I know that he is buried at the Ardennes American Cemetary in Neupre, Belgium. If you could assist me with finding more information on him, I would greatly appreciate it.
Submitted By: Mark Gozdecki (November 25, 2003)

Information: For my website http://get-me.to/september1944, I'm investigating the role of the Dutch contribution during Market Garden. Do you happen to know if there is any information available..somewhere?
Landing September 17th and 18th with gliders near Groesbeek (South of Nijmegen), men attached to 82nd Airborne Division:
- Smi J.G. van de Bergh
- Com. A. Bloemink
- Sgt I.J.E. Dullemen
- Com. H. Cramer
- Kpl. G.P.Ubels
-Com. C.A. van de Gender
- Kpl. J.A Kloezeman
- Com. W. Knijff
- Kpl. V.G. Kokhuis
- Com. J.A. van der Linde
- Kpl. L. Persoon
- V.G. Kokhuis was attached to the 3rd batallion of the 504th P.I.R., who under heavy enemy fire crossed the Waal to form a bridgehead.
- A. Bloemink and J.A. van der Linden made their parachute-jump with the airbornes, without any jump-experience.
- H. Cramer was nominated by the Americans for the Bronze medal (wich he never received), for risking his life, helping wounded men in the frontline.
Submitted By: Rene Swankhuizen
Valeriaan 57
3401 LD
IJsselstein - UT
Netherlands
(November 14, 2003)

Looking For: Edward Mokan
Rank: SSGT
Unit: 82 Airborne 504 PIR Co A
Service Dates: +/- 1943
Information: Since this year, I am in possession of the jumper vest model 1942, the owner of this vest is S Sgt Edward Mokan. I am looking for all information over this soldier. I don't know if he is still alive. I'm looking for all the information you have about him and if possible how i can contact him. It's for me an honor, and I'm just working for the story of this person. Please everyone who have information or photography contact me, thank you.
Submitted By: Bruno Pollet (October 20, 2003)
7712 Herseaux, 41 Carrière Desmettre, Belgium

Looking For: Howard W. Jones
Unit: 504th/82nd
Service Dates: 1943-44 (?)
Information: My dad was a paratrooper participating in D-Day Operation Overlord. He landed near Ste Mere-Englise St. He was in Italy, Belgim, France and Algiers. Some of his missions were he jumped from gliders. He was from Pennsylvania near Wilkes Barre. If there is anyone out there that remembers "Jonesy" or "Howie" I would love to hear from them.
Submitted By: Bonnie Jones Chiravalle (October 17, 2003)

Information: I am looking for any record of a soldier who served during WWII in the 82nd ABN. I have his uniform with the initials (GJW or BJW) and service number (34623491) and apparently was a sergeant and pathfinder qualified. Any info would be great.
Submitted By: Russ Wilson (September 29, 2003)

I am looking for anyone who might have known my late uncle, Everett "Ike" Smith. Pretty much all I know is he was 82nd Airborne, 504th, Company G.

Thanks,
Kirk Smith
khsmith@bitterroot.net
22 July 2003

I have known a trooper for many years and would like to know if you could tell me what unit he was in. He says he was on a jump at Sicily that was shot up by navy gunfire and was in Bastonge as well. His name is Hank Crist, possibly Henry Crist, and may have gone into service in Bakersfield, Calif. Can you help?

Thank you,
Rick Bognuda
probog2@juno.com
20 July 2003

I am looking to find out if anyone knew, and has any memories of, my cousin Pvt Raymond Levy, of the 504th PIR, Co. C. He was from Winthrop, Mass. and was killed in Belgium on December 20, 1944. If anyone has any information regarding Raymond, I would appreciate hearing from them.

Thank you,
Larry Brenner
larbren1@aol.com
10 July 2003

Looking for information or any one who served with or remembers PFC Andrew V. Saindon asn 16 143 345. He was with G Company all the way. Andy's home town was Chicago, IL.

Thank you,
Mike Bigalke
mbigalke@mc.net
29 May 2003

Pvt John A. Burnett, ASN 36598335, came from the State of Michigan, was a member of Company A and was killed on 18 September 1944 while attacking the Honinghutje bridge over the Maas-Waal canal, west of Nijmegen. (Click on the picture to see it full-size.) Pvt Burnett was first buried in the temporary American cemetery Molenhoek in plot-grave number A-10-185 on 23 September 1944, after the war he found his last resting place in the American Military Cemetery Margraten in plot-grave number F-4-8.

If anyone has contact with the family, I wonder if they might be able to help me with a picture of him and if they have any information if he took part in the invasion of Sicily of July 1943. I am doing research on that invasion and am looking forward to all kind of information and pictures.

Hope to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Jan Bos
Dukaatstraat 5
6532 RE Nijmegen
Holland
circle82@wishmail.net

Follow-up from Dave Berry of the 504PIR Assocation:

A quick search of NARA Honor Rolls of WW2 Casualties shows BURNETT as being from Wayne County, Michigan, which encompasses Detroit.

I am not in that area, but there must be an historical society or county library that has newspaper archives from the war. Given a clipping with nex of kin listed it would be possible to do a genealogy forward to today to find his descendents.

Casualty listings and articles usually appeared 5 to 9 weeks AFTER the event. This is the average I have seen in the New York Times lists. I wonder if such lists appeared in the Detroit Press. They usually gave the soldiers name, and the name of his relative, their town and their address.

I'm seeking anyone who knew Pte John F Burnett of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regt A.Co of the 82 Airborne division. The Pte was killed on 18th Sept, 1944. He enlisted in Michigan. I have news for his family.

Thank you,
TedMcGowan@aol.com
08 January 2003

My father, Pvt Ed Swanson, served with the 504 at Hill 1205, Anzio and Holland. He was in F company and was wounded in Holland on Sept 27th. I am trying to track down any trooper that may have known my dad. I realize you were in a different company, but I guess there is always a chance you may remember him. I believe he was in the 2nd platoon; his sergeant was Esmer Partridge who was killed later in the war. His best friends was Nelson Irving who was also in F company and Eugene Stretzenburg. My dad was next to Frank Svaboda when he was killed on Anzio. Do any of these names ring a bell? I'd love to hear from you. This is a picture of my dad (middle) with 2 unidentified troopers.
(Click on the picture to see it full-size.)

Thank you,
Bob Swanson
Bob.Swanson@fedgroup.com
01 December 2002

My father, 1st LT Chester Anderson, was a member of Co. G of the 504th. From limited records of his service, I learned that he graduated from Ft. Benning Infantry School (OCS/15th Company/3rd Student Training Regiment), arrived in the European Theater on 24SEP44 and departed DEC45. He was a platoon commander, and received the Silver Star and two Purple Hearts. I'm trying to piece together his time of service and learn more about the circumstances surrounding his Silver Star, and would appreciate information anyone may have on him or his company.

Thank you,
Jeff Anderson
andersjl@ties.k12.mn.us
29 January 2002

My name is David R. Bowes and I am trying to find some of my fellow troopers who served with me in the Dominican Republic b/w 65/67. We left Ft. Bragg the last of April 65 and landed at San Isidro Air Base. We humped into Santo Domingo with our Co. under the supervision of 1st SGT Mathis. I am really interested in trying to locate:

• Richard (Charlie) Worcester of Lewiston, Maine
• Adolph Breeze of New Jersey
• Raymond Flowers, city unknown

Thank you,
David R. Bowes (Sgt)
dbowes1@maine.rr.com
69 Dutton Hill
Gray, ME 04039
207-657-6117
11 January 2002

I am trying to trace any members of the 82nd who were billeted in Mill Hill Lane Leicester (or know of anyone who was) in August 1944.

Thank you,
Tony Wilkinson
Southampton, England
tonywilko@arsenalfc.net
16 December 2001

I'm trying to research my uncle's career in the 82nd. I don't know that much, just the little my mother or grandmother tells me. I know he survived WWII and ended his career in Vietnam. His name was William (Bill) Henry Ryan. Any help would be most appreciated.

Thank you,
John Jerden
johnjerden@avsia.com
26 September 2001

I wanted to know if anyone has ever come across the name of Ray Schell? He served in the 82nd Airborne Division in WWII, Korea and Vietnam. That is all I know of him. He was my father's cousin and I would love to be able to get any info on Ray to pass on to my father.

Thank you,
Jean Bellecourt
bleujean@mediaone.net
10 September 2001

My uncle Ozzie A Johnson was killed on 1/1/45 in Belgium while serving with the 504th PIR. Although at this late date, it may be impossible to find anyone still living who may know of my uncle and the circumstances of his death...I am hopeful. He was in C Co and I know he is buried in Henri-Chapelle Cemetary...

A business associate of my father lives within 10 miles of the cemetery and puts flowers on Ozzie's grave for me. My father is deceased, but served with the 63rd Inf. Division during WWII.

The only stories I know about Ozzie come from my mother and are of how the family reacted to his death. Ozzie has a daughter that he never saw, and she is now dying of cancer. As with most of us who are internet illiterate, her information also came from family sources and she would like to know more.

Prior to my father's death, we had written letters to seek out information. This was prior to the internet boom and we had no luck. With all of the military websites available now, I hope I will be able to locate someone who knew him.

My father was the historian for the 63rd prior to his death. They have a great association that is still going strong and have been able to help many relatives of men from the 63rd who were KIA.

Thank you so much for any assistance you may give me in pursuing this.

Karin Froberg

Email is care of: gahanish@yahoo.com
180 Welsh Lane NE
Granville OH 43023
740-587-1705 4
3 June 2001

Can you help me in contacting someone who would have information regarding the occurrences of the 504th in the Battle of the Bulge? My father, Thomas F. Bailey, was in Werbomont Belgium when the 504th came through there. Around that time my father captured 17 of the German spy commandos, in front of a farm house about 400 meters east of Werbomont. He was acting as a forward command post for his outfit along with two others, whom quickly disappeared. He actually bluffed the spies into thinking he wasn't alone. A short while later after that last jeep-full was caught, a handful of troops came in from the northeast. He handed the spies off to them after it was decided that they both were really Americans and that he was alone. My father believes that the troops were elements of the 82nd airborne or possible the 30th Infantry Division.

I am attempting to contact any such members that were in the area at the time, 504th and 508th PIRs. Can you help in contacting the 508th PIR, is there a sister Web site for them? There was a fairly large battle in a Hedge row type field near Werbomont also that we believe involved the 82nd elements. There was a force of roughly 70 Germans apposing the 82nd and my father (also a few others from the 143rd)

I'm also trying to locate who my father reported to near Elsonborn. This would have been the command of the 18th AAA at the start of the Bulge. My father did some recon and ended up sniping a field full of Germans, killing 7 and pursued by the rest resulting in hand to hand combat. This was reported to the 18th command upon his return.

I am currently working with a Congressman to get him his Silver Star that was never put on his discharge papers. Apparently the paperwork was ordered burned when the Germans got to close. Anyone with information or ideas for me I give the utmost thanks and appreciation to.

Sincerely,
David Bailey
hockeydad@chartermi.net
11 May 2001

I am writing on behalf of my uncle James Earl Grimes, who was a member of the 82nd Airborne in the late 1940's or early 1950's, he has had number of strokes so all I can go on is the things I have been told in years past. I normally would have time to spare, but he is in jeopardy of losing his disability benefits if we can't find some documentation of the following incident:

During a training jump his chute didn't open, he pulled the emergency chute and nothing, he was able to land on top of someone else's chute, work his way of the top and both of them landed without much injury, except the one he landed on had a broken leg, this was filmed and shown on newsreels, but the Army has no record of it happening. My uncle was told that since he wasn't hurt if he went to the infirmary or sickbay he would have to start training all over. If anyone can help us out, it would be greatly appreciated, because as a Army Mother of 2 I know you are all a great group of men.

Thank you,
Vicki Daffern

Email is vjd8082@yahoo.com or VickiDaffern@texashealth.org
312 Thompson Dr
Saginaw, Texas 76179
817-232-9124
3 April 2001

Dear friends,

I have a question and hope you can help me. I am looking for information on Captain Herbert C. Kaufman, ASN 0-385635, HQ/3 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment. He was killed on 9 July 1943 during the invasion of Sicily and he was standing in the door, the plane he flew in was fired upon by the enemy and Captain Kaufman was hit in his throat. He either fell out of the plane or jumped from the plane, followed by two or three men of his stick. The plane was probably still over the waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

Yesterday I received his Individual Report of Burial and found that he was reburied in a temporary cemetery of Caronia on 22 September 1943, Sicily was liberated at that time. I looked this location on the map where Caronia was located and found it on the north coast, about halfway the northern coast, at least between Palermo in the west and Messina in the east.

Since no report of Burial was included I asked the Archives to-day to check the files again.

When you go from Gela on the southern coast to Caronia, there is a little of 80 miles to be covered overland, if his body went with the tide, his body must have floated more than 300 miles - following the coast line.

I have the following questions:

- Who was in Captain Kaufman's plane?

- Who were the other two or three troopers who jumped over the sea?

- What might have happened with Captain Kaufman's body? I cannot inmagine that his body was moved overland, while there were three American cemeteries in the south.

Understand that I am asking information that happened more almost 57 years ago. I will be in Sicily coming 11 July. Three veterans of the 316th Troop Carrier Group with their wives and one granddaughter will be with me (one of the pilots was shot down by friendly fire that 11 July 1943), as will a brother of the 505th paratrooper killed on 11 July 1943 at Biazza Ridge on the Ponte Dirillo across the Acate River.

All the best from Nijmegen, hope to hear from you.

Jan Bos
circle82@wishmail.net
2 April 2001

I am looking for any information about Pvt. Leonard V. Modlinski who died of wounds received in Italy on 2/10/44. The only information I have is that he was a gifted piano player. If anyone who may have known him could contact me, it would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Vince Campo
rovin@peoplepc.com
1 April 2001

I'm looking for anyone who served in Company A in the 504th at Anzio, Holland or the Bulge with John Burnette (KIA in Holland), John Kirby (whereabouts unknown) or Daren Broadhead (alive and well!). Please contact me at mindo@aol.com. Thanks!

I am looking for anyone that might have known my father, Leo Edward Casey, in 504th in WWII and 82nd in Korea and at Fort Bragg untill 1960.

Thanks,
Danny Casey
dcasey@SCOCA-K12.ORG
11 January 2001

I am seeking information on Col. Lionel O. Frigo. He was my grandfather and a member of the 82nd Airborne. He died when I was a young girl, and I am hoping those with stories and information about him could contact me with this information. My email is koconnell@grslaw.com and my address is 1000 Mason Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Anyone with any information who could pass on some stories would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your help!

Sincerely,
Kathleen O'Connell
koconnell@grslaw.com
02 January 2001

My Father, a member of your ranks during the Second World War and serving in HQ Co. and later intelligence is in fast declining health. I believe he will not live much longer. Outside of his family, service with the 82nd is the greatest pride and the greatest touchstone of his life. He knew General Ridgway--was an aide on his staff--and he knew General Gavin when he assumed command. He is pictured in a photo in General Ridgway's memoirs SOLDIER on the back of the second page of photos beginning on page 116. The caption below the picture reads "Burdened with their heavy combat gear, officers and men of the 82nd Airborne await the take-off for Holland." He is the last face on the extreme right (foreground). He is sitting across from Bob Weinecke on the extreme left opposite side(foreground). As well as Market-Garden and Overlord, Dad was with the Divsion in Camp Soisson, in the Ardennes and finally in Berlin. For a man from a small North Carolina town (Belhaven) it was the grandest and noblest adventure of a lifetime.

He is now near his final hookup and final jump to join Matt Ridgway, Jim Gavin, Don Faith and all the rest of his fellow ALL-AMERICANS who have preceeded him. It is my humble request to the Division that my father, William Bernard Voliva, be given an official funeral. His home, Belhaven, N.C., is very near Fayetteville and Fort Bragg. Any help and assistance in this matter would be greatly and profoundly appreciated.

Sincerely,
John M. Voliva
1205 Schaub Dr.
Raleigh, N.C. 27606
919-859-0119
jmvoliva@juno.com
29 August 2000

Change of Command 1-504PIR:
04 REG CDR: COL Leo A. Brooks / SPOUSE: Ellyn
504 RSM: CSM Gary Kalinofski / SPOUSE: Delores
1ST BN CDR: LTC Richard Bloss / SPOUSE: Chris
1ST BN CSM: CSM Kenneth Turner / SPOUSE: Brenda
2ND BN CDR: LTC Rinnie Cory / SPOUSE: Andrea
2ND BN CSM: CSM Harold H. Hance / SPOUSE: Jennifer
3RD BN CDR: LTC Michael Ellerbe / SPOUSE: Lucille
3RD BN CSM: CSM Flores / SPOUSE: Patty
HHC 1ST BDE Co, CDR: CPT Samuel Simpson / SPOUSE: Chery
HHC 1ST BDE 1SG(P): Bryant Lambert / SPOUSE: Angela

Pres504@aol.com
12 Jan 2000

I am writing stories about my father, Mike Dugan, and I am researching W.W.II. He was in the 504 from the first jump in Sicily to Holland, where he was wounded, and then returned and served until the end of the War. I would really like to find what battalion he was in if possible. I have visited the museum at Fort Bragg and contacted the military records department but cannot get information specific to him. I would like to make contact with anyone who might be able to give me any information.

Personal information: Mike was 19 in 1942, 5'11, wavy blond hair, blue eyes. He came from Mullens West Va. and was a private/corporal/sgt. at various times. He chewed and smoked a cigar. His injury occurred about Oct. 15 when his squad was taking a farm house and a mistake by a new lt. brought in artillary on them. He was the only survivor, with a head wound that required a metal plate to repair the fracture.

Also, I know that some in the 504 volunteered to join the Normandy invasion. I would like to know exactly how that was handled. Were the volunteers fighting as a separate unit (and where), or were they integrated into existing units? The books I have read do not give the particulars.

Thank You, Kevin Dugan (dkdalj@aol.com)

19 April 2000

Hello, I need help in finding surviving veterans of your Regiment/ Co.H / Operation Market Garden. My first cousin Lt. Douglas Felber USAAC was the co-pilot of a C-47 that carried the below listed troopers into battle Holland 9-17-44. The plane was hit by FLAK on the way in and crashed, but not before the troopers jumped. Pilot & Co-pilot were killed in the crash and buried in Holland (temp) by members of the resistance. This C-47 was the only one lost on the way in to the drop zone in that particular flight pattern that day. I would like to contact any one of these troopers if possible to learn more, and put ( him ) in touch with Lt Felbers' sister... his only surviving immediate family member.

Isidore D Rynkiewics, 1st Lt	Mark L Kaplan, Pvt	Norman R Mardfield, Pfc
Roy M Biggs, Pvt	Lawrence J Demont, Cpl	George Willoughby, Pvt
Walter P Leginski, Pfc	James C Baily, Cpl	William F Steward, Pfc
Joseph A Foley, Pfc	Everett R Rideout, Pfc	John McAndrew, Pfc
Rubard C Reardon, Pvt	Earl U Force, Sgt	Donald F Woodstock, Pvt

Thank you in advance.....

Rehg Ronemus
Santa Maria, California
rronemus@pronet.net

8 April 2000

Hello. My name is David Olie and I am currently researching the Battle of Hitdorf, 6 April 1945, for which Co. A of the 504th won a Presidential Unit Citation. I was also involved in this battle. I would be very interested in any eyewitness accounts, any details on the German forces engaged, and especially any tactical level maps or aerial photos of the town and surrounding area from the period.

My intention is to use this material in developing a project for the Advanced Squad Leader tactical wargaming system. The Hitdorf battle has already been represented in the system in a rather abstract fashion, but I would like to give it a more detailed and historically accurate representation. Thanks to anyone who can help. My e-mail is: daveolie@klis.com

David Olie
87 Brunswick St., Apt. 2
Yarmouth, N.S., Canada
B5A 2G3
Phone: (902) 742-8319

2 April 2000

Hello:
My Name is Nathan Phelps, I'm a reporter for the Green Bay Press-Gazette in Green Bay, Wisc. I'm working on a story about Sgt. Willard G. Tess who was with F Co. when he was killed in Jan. 1945. I would like help finding other men in the 504th who may have know him and can tell me about him, both as a person and solider. I'm in contact with family for the story (he was from the near by town of Sturgeon Bay) and they seem to think they have many letters he sent home, which will help give Willard a voice if they can be found. But I would like to talk to some people they knew him. If this story pans out I may pursue the story further and turn it into a larger work. But that may not happen either. Any help you can render would be great. You can contact me at this e-mail address (which is my personal account) or call me at work at 920-431-8310. I'll call you back to save long distance charges.
Again, thanks for your help.

Nathan Phelps
Reporter
Green Bay Press-Gazette
phelgloed@aol.com

20 March 2000

I have volunteered (or been volunteered by the family) to write a book about a former member of the 504th during WWII - Robert Blankenship. Robert (now deceased) was my wife's uncle. Robert was a Georgia boy, a small town football hero, that made a mark during his tenure in the 504th. I have only sketchy details from the family but he was one of the personnel that was awarded the Order of William by the Netherlands for action associated with Operation Market Garden and the Nijmegen Bridge. When I visited the 82nd Museum at Ft Bragg a few years back, there is quite a display from one of the other recipients of this honor in the museum.

As I understand it from his surviving brother, Robert was in the 3rd Battalion, Company I. His nickname through the Italian Campaign was "Booby" because he had encountered so many booby traps. He is reputedly the most decorated Georgia service member of WWII.

After the war he went into business in DeRidder, LA and was the mayor of that town for some years. Every Armed Forces day he jumped with the parachute team - #1 out - his honor the mayor. Always Airborne! He died a number of years later of the shrapnel he carried around.

Although I have two books underway now and understand research, I am unsure how to approach the this one from the informational standpoint due to the unfamiliarity with the holdings. Also, I am wonder if some of the surviving members might remember Robert. Your suggestions and pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Respectfully, Thomas E. (Tom) Lee
Colonel, USAF (Ret)
Vienna, Virginia
703-757-7314
tlee@erols.com

16 March 2000

I cannot thank you enough for your wonderful website on the 504th. I am in the process of writing a novel about a woman whose father was Major William R. Beall, 3/504th PIR. I believe he was the XO of the battalion and actually in command of the operation in which he was killed on September 24, 1943 in the Chiunzi Pass area near Pagani, Italy. I have reviewed your entire website and greatly appreciate the material that I found there. If ANYONE has any information about Major Beall, either from contact with him in training in the US or in the operations in Sicily or the Naples area, I would very much appreciate knowing it.

To me, there are no greater heroes than those you honor with your efforts in this website. Again, my thanks and congratulations.

Forrest Smith, MD
1393 Santa Rita Road, Suite B
Pleasanton, California 94566-5643
Telephone: (925) 734-0100, Fax: (925) 734-0207

My father was with the 81st, I thought it was the 82nd and they changed the the number during World War II, maybe I am wrong , with a unit called the Red Devils, He served two tours because he re-enlisted during the 2nd War while in Italy, records were partly destroyed during the "Big Fire", the patch on his arm was two A's it was red, white and blue with the A's being white and he had a plane with a parachute on it I believe for his hat, I saw pic's 25 years ago, at this moment I don't even own one picture. He was born George Allen Newby but he hated the name George so he went by Allen, my Uncle James was in the same organization. My fathers D.O.B. is 3/20/1921 and died in Tulsa 5/11/1979, I have his social security number if that will help. They used different numbers then and I know about the RA and the US his other number is 34370202, he was in North Africa, Italy and possibly Normandy. I remember while a little child seeing a picture and he received a lot of medals: Bronze Stars, Silver Stars, Campaign Ribbons, Marksman, Presidential Citations, I believe they were unit citations. I would like any information or pictures that may include my father, and am trying to get a set of his ribbons and medals. Any help will be appreciated.

Flora Newby
6 May 1999

Greetings I'm sending out a message to your organization to let you know my friend S/Sgt.Roy T. Bireley was in the 504, 3rd Battalion, Co. G. He enlisted Nov. 1942 and went overseas in April 1943 aboard the SS Washington. He stayed with the 504 throughout the war and made several combat jumps including Sicily and Market Garden. He was discharged Sept. 1945. He is now 84 years old and still enjoys fair health for his age. Would there be any comrades still around that remember him I would be glad to make the contact provided he would agree too. With all respect and most sincerely, Bill Wilde e-mail:

bjwilde@epix.net
5 May 1999

I am looking for letters and diaries written by US service personnel during the second world war to support over 400 hours of colour film and much colour photography that we possess of the war. If anyone has possession of such letters and diaries from the war or can direct me towards any sources I would very much appreciate if you could contact me. It is a worthwhile project and something that I hope you would like to contribute to as the 60th anniversary approaches. Any ideas appreciated. Hoping to hear from you,
Adam Grint:

AGrint@IMGWORLD.com
21 Apr 1999