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VOLUME XIVNUMBER 2 THE NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION One Year, $1.50

Single Copy, 20 Cent.

Columbus, Ohio - 286 Zimpfer St., Columbus, Ohio - Hickory 4-9709 November-December, 1960

FORMER 9th MAN HEADS LEGION POST 1087

Assisting Chaplain Propst to prop­erly install Joseph J. Devine as com­mander of the Post was HonorableFrancis J. Becker, a well known andrespected Congressman from thestate of New York. Chaplain Propstrendered the invocation and bene­diction, while Comrade Becker de­livered the main address for the pro­gram.

Commander Devine's acquaint­anceship and friendship with Chap­lain Propst runs way back to theearly days at Fort Bragg. He was inclose contact with the chaplain dur­ing the trying days during and afterthe invasion of North Mrica, nearPort Layautey., .Th'" n..f?'~ ,q':):n>->n"~,:J-o,.. l-~-S!..~ . ';\""'"hi...tious program outlined that will nodoubt be a success, strengthening theprestige of the Legion organization inNew York and assuring success ofthe community projects that the Postwill sponsor.

The Octofoil has observed formerNinth men from coast to coast in in­creasingly large numbers - takingover the stewardship of many Le­gion and Veterans of Foreign Warsservice organizations.

Former Ninth men in CommanderDevine's area should present them­selves and be accounted for-and lethim know his old buddies are backof him and willing to help in anyway he may request.GEN. EDDY PROUD

No doubt Lt. Gen. Manton Eddy,Joe's old combat commander, will beproud to know of the fine start Joeand his staff got off to at CathedralPost. Gen. Eddy has the rare distinc­tion of being one of the few if not theonly goddam yankee to slip throughthe rebel lines and get elected De­partment Commander of the Ameri­can Legion for the state of Georgia.He left an enviable record for thosewho followed him to emulate. He hasnow retired and living in Columbus,Ga. But his interest in Legion af­fairs and Ninth Division Associationaffairs never lessen.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

Vernon Bell and Family PayFort Bragg Community a Visit

The Octofoil is indebted to Mrs.Vernon Bell, Rt. 1, Presque Isle,Maine, for an interesting report onthe vacation she and Vern enjoyedin the piney woods section of NorthCarolina around Fayetteville andFort Bragg. Vernon was with Co. C,15th Engrs. Mrs. Bell's letter reads:

Dear Mr. Quinn: I am sorry to beso late with the membership duesbut I thought Vernon had sent themin. Am enclosing for three years.

We visited Fort Bragg and friendsin Fayetteville who Vernon knewwhile stationed at Fort Bragg. Wereally enjoyed it. We were there inthe Spring when the wooded areaswere beautiful. Vernon says thingssure have changed since 1941.VISIT OLD BUDDY

We also visited with an Armyfriend, Robert Joy of New York City.We had a lovely visit.

We both enjoy The Octofoil verymuch. Regards to all former 9th men.

Vernon contracts for shovel andbulldozer work in his area.

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JOE DEVINE WAS INSTALLED AMID OLD MEMORIESOF NINTH'DIVISION-FORMER NINTH CHAP­LAIN HELPS IN IMPRESSIVE RITES

As soon as Secretary-Treasurer Danny Quinn learned thata former 60th man had been elected as commander of an out­standing New York American Legion Post, Cathedral Post No.1087, he started the ball to rolling to get a former 60th Chaplain.in on the installation ceremony picture. As noted in pictureform in this issue, Danny was successful in getting Col. CecilPropst, former 60th Chaplain, to assist in the touching andimpressive ceremony.

Another former K Co. 47th manhas been heard from. He is JamesM. Dye, 400 E. Howe Rd., Tallmadge,Ohio. In a letter to Dick Pestel, sec­retary of the Ohio Chapter, Dye hasamong other things the following tosay that should be of interest to hisold buddies:

"I served with K Co. in Germanyand signed up for the Association inGermany and have paid dues everyyear.

"I remember seeing the name ofmyoid C.O. in The Octofoil, Capt.McWatters, but don't remember ex­actly whether I'm spelling his namecorrectly or not.

"I am active in the USAR and havespent 10 years in the Engineers-andnow hold First Sergeant in the Arty.in Akron, Ohio.

"Thank you for the interest youare showing in helping keep a 47thmembership roster up to date."

-PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

NICHOLS PLEDGES TO DOBETTER FROM NOW ON

JIM DYE KEEPS INSHAPE FOR ACTION

Elvin D. Nichols sent in his duesvia Air Mail-O-Gram from way outyonder in the Lone Star State ofTexas. He is with the Minneapolis­Honeywell Regulator Co., 6000 No.Central Expressway, Dallas, Texas.Nick writes Secy. Quinn as follows:

"Compliments to you and othersdirectly connected with Octofoil forthe article about 'Freeloaders,' whichI have been purely because of over­sight and 1500 miles between us. I'lltry and not get behind again. My re­gards to everyone-NICK."

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Jack O'Shea's FatherPa:ssed Away Nov. 3

Members of the Board of Gov­ernors meeting in Worcester, Mass.Nov. 5, were shocked to learn ofthe death of Jack O'Shea's father inPhiladelphia on Nov. 3. Jack andJohn Sabato, also a Board member,had planned making the trip to­gether.

Secretary Quinn dispatched a wireto O'Shea, expressing sympathy inbehalf of the entire membership.

Father Connors also rememberedO'Shea's father in his prayers.~. -PA" I ,., DUll NOW-.ihln'gs- [}1(& TfiTSlICipperi

To the Nicest People ...In the last issue of The Octofoil a

short story was run on Page 2, Col­umn 2 about the Co. B, 39th groupgetting together in Fairport, N. Y.The story stated Tom "Orland", 29Delmar St., Binghamton, N. Y., waselected president of the group. Themistake the printers made was this:The head and story should have readTOM ORBAND-and not Tom Or­land. Thanks, Tom, for all the goodwork you are doing and sincere re­grets because of the inexG1lsable ty­pographical error appearing in thestory last issue.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

Captain Simpson'sTest Was "Tough"

Secretary Dan Quinn writes TheOctofoil in a humorous vein, butmany a truth is told in jest, and hewrites thusly: .,.

"I was burned up while" 'listeningto some ex-G.I.s talk recently. Theyclaimed the reason they wound upin a soft berth back in some rearechelon during the war was becausethey had such high LQ.'s in theiraptitude tests. I often wonder ifmaybe some of their tests weren'tlike the one Capt. "Red" GordonSympson give us. The Captain wassitting in the rear of a railroad carthat was bringing us to Fort Bragg.Each man would walk to the rearof the car and mark a card tellingwhat company he was assigned to."

That was our aptitude and LQ.test at that time.

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USES HIS CRAP GAMEEARNINGS WISELY

Under date of July 2, J. A. (Joe)Mayer, Rt. 2, Hamburg, N. Y., writesbreifly but to the point:

Dear Dan: Seeing as how I waslucky in a crap game last night, I'msending you $50.00 for a life mem­bership in the Ninth Infantry Di­vision Association.

I'd like to say hello to all thefellows of I Co.

Joe's still got the old Ninth spirit,and evidently hasn't forgotten whathe learned at Bragg about the roll­icking dominoes.

-PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

This Was a Big Day At Cathedral Legion Post

Pictured above (center) is the new commander of Cathedral PostNo. 1087, American Legion, 233 Woodlawn Road, W. Hampstead, L.I.,N. Y. Comrade Joseph J. Devine, the new Post commander is a former60th Regt. man, one of the original 1st Bn. 60th men, and to his rightis a former beloved chaplain of the 60th Regt., Col. Cecil L. Propst. ToJoe's left is Honorable Francis J. Becker, Lynnbrook, N. Y., a dis­tinguished member of the United States Congress, and a past NassauCounty (N.Y.) American Legion Council Commander.

Carl H. Dimmick LookingFor Some Old Buddies

Hull's Town Clerk answered Joe'sletter thusly:

"Halvorsen Ave. was named forArnold Halvorsen. Each MemorialDay a wreath is placed on the streetsign. His father has just passed awayrecently but his mother and sisterstill live in Hull. His mother lives at34 B Street, if you are ever down thisway and want to drop in and seeher."

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

Major John Hill GoesBack Across the Pond Carl H. Dimmick, 310 Elizabeth

Ave., Cranford, N. J., writes The Oc­A letter from a former Co. H 47th tofoil thusly:

man, CWO John Hill, 30 Cassidy' Dr., Dear Paul: Could you please givePlainville, Conn., reads: me the addresses of the following

"I have just received orders for men of E Co., 39th Regt.? Wouldoverseas. Please change my mailing like for anyone who knows them toaddress on The Octofoil to the fol- get in touch with me. They were inlowing, effective 1 Sept. 1960: my squad during the invasion of

Major John A. Hill, USAR, B Btry. North Africa:1st MSL BN, 67th Arty., APO 28, 1. Wayne RussellNew York, N. Y. 2. Lawson Gentry

Maj. Hill asked for one of the com- 3. Eugene Jonesbat route maps, especially of the 2nd 4. Dave BranhamBn.47th. He plans visiting and mak- It is hoped some former 39th mening some pictures of the outfit's will find themselves in position tocombat route. He hopes to contactsome old friends in the area to be give Dimmick a helping hand.visited but is worrying about wheth- - PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

er the "old girls" will look the same. Former Ninth ManThe Association's Secretary, Dan

Quinn, is just too fast for the Army. With Capitol PoliceHe sent the items to the addressgiven by the major. They were re- It's Lt. Leonard Ballard, U. S. Cap­turned. Major Hill was unknown at itol Police, Rm. T-7, Capitol Bldg.,that address. So Danny sent the Oc- Washington, D. C. The lieutenanttofoil and other items to his home recently contacted Secretary Danaddress. But a later letter advises Quinn about membership in the As­that Major Hill has finally arrived sociation. And Quinn advises Theat his destination and the original Octofoil that he is now a full-fledged

active member. Lt. Ballard wouldaddress as given above and used bythe Secretary was and is the correct be glad to welcome any former 9thaddress for a while at least. Division men visiting Washington,

_ PAY J 96 J DUES NOW _ and particularly those sightseeing theNOT WEEK YET capitol and surrounding grounds.

First Bride: "Does your husband - PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-snore in his sleep?" She was the kind of girl you'd like

Second Bride: "I don't know, we to bring home to mother, if youhave only been married for three could trust father.days." -PAY 1 9 6 1 DUES TODAY-

Street Is Named InHonor of Ninth Man

It would take a fellow with JosephA. McKenzie's insight to come upwith an interesting incident that hisletter to the Town Clerk in Hull,Mass., uncovered. Joe's letter was asfollows:Town Clerk,Town of Hull, Mass.

Dear Sir: Yesterday while I waslooking in the Boston telephone di­rectory I saw listed a Halvorson St.The exchange listed was Warwickwhich I found out was Hull.

I was in the army with an ArnoldHalvorson, who was killed during theBulge. He was with "c" Btry. 26thF.A. and I was with Servo Btry. 26thF.A. I know that he lived somewherealong the South Shore. Could he bethe same man.

Was this Avenue named in hismemory? The reason I ask is thatwe were both members of the NinthInfantry Division. This division has

I an Association which publishes a\ . paper every month. All items in this

~'~~ilf ;;;rinab~.~~~;:~erNinth men

~J' ;A~~:S~11rr:::a~:~~':~.., celebration or town warrant con­

nected with the ceremony I wish thatyou would send the news to me. Iwould like to have it inserted in ourpaper so that Ninth Division menthroughout our country can see howone of their comrades was honored.

Thank you. Sincerely yours,JOSEPH A. McKENZIE.

95 Washington Ave., Waltham, Mass.

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MORE LATER .In the next issue of The OctOfOll

there will appear stories by the in­imitable Joe McKenzie giving minutedetails about those 26th F.A. menand their families who attended theMemorial Mass. No doubt by th~ttime so:me interesting pictures wIllhave co:me in from Father Connors,Dom Miele and others.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

Croskill Finds NinthMen At VFW Meet

Don Crosskill, 1120 Franklin, Fre­mont Ohio, was in attendance at theState' VFW Convention in Toledo,Ohio this summer. His main objectwhil~ there though seemed to bevisiting delegation after delegation,polling them for possi!Jle form~r 9thDivision men who mIght be m at­tendance. He located the editor dw:­ing a hot debate in one o~ the bUSI­ness sessions-later locating GleIUlMoore in another part of town-afterwhich those two proceeded to put ona private celebration that overshad­owed the debates being held· at theofficial convention hall.

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ARMY PERSONNEL MAINTAINSTHE ARMY RELIEF SOCIETY

CAPTAIN PAUL LYNCH'S DADWAS IN WORCESTER, MASS.

Another article written by JackTubert for the Worcester Telegramfor the Saturday editions carried a3 - column picture showing Law­rence Murray, LaPorte, Ind., whotraveled over 1,000 miles to attendthe Mass.; Joseph C. Lynch, Allen­dale, N. J., father of Captain PaulLynch, and Father Ed~ard T. Con­nors preparing to cut mto the cakeprep~ed by Mrs. John. QuiIUl .ofWorcester. Mrs. Quinn IS the WIfeof a one-time first sergeant in the26th Field Artillery. The cake, inred white and blue icing, traced theNi~th's major marks down the mem­ory trail of World Wa~ II--:-~l Geut­tar in Africa; Cefalu m SICIly, Re­magen, Germany; Troina, Sicily; Li­cata, Sicily; Cherbourg, France, andSedjenane, Africa, were letteredaround the cake. Murray, who help­ed cut the cake, was a sergeant inBty. C, 60th Field Artillery.NOSTALGIA PREVAILED

Nostalgia slipped into Worcesterwith the former Ninth Division menon November 5, preparatory to theMemorial Mass to be held on Sun­day, Nov. 6. Hairlines .we!-'e reced­ing or turning gray, waIStlines wereslipping away, but the ex-GJ.s walk­ed straight, but they were tall andyouthful in the ey~s of one ~l?:rlyman silently watching the reJoIcmg.

"This is wonderful. Some of themen come up and speak to me,"boasted Joseph C. Lynch of Allen­dale, N. J. "They remember my son.We shouldn't forget the boys. I thinkit's a wonderful thing, this reunion."

His son was Captain Paul J. Lynch,commander of Co. I, 39th Regt. Hewas killed March 25, 1945 in Ober­schied, Germany, as he lead his. menon a drive on the Remagen BrIdge­head.

Capt. Lynch's father has attendedevery Memorial Service held in thecity of Worcester by Father EdwardT. Connors.HEART OF NINTH

Father Connors was keeper of"Connors' Coffee Shop," the hea:tof the Ninth as he served as a dI­vision chaplain in the long ago whenthe troops moved across Africa andEurope in the 1940s.REMINISCING

Like the old gang of MPs down inthe corner-Mess Sgt. Dave Gelman, .' .•.pf/Bay Side, 'Ni. Y.; Cpl. Adolph. Wa- r;.;:~,.b~"p­dalavage, of Ozone Park, N. Y., Pfs;-· ~- ...\Earl Beaudoin of Gardner, and Pfc.,Gerald F. Rowan of Chicago. \

It's the Rev. Gerald F. Rowan, ofKingman, Kans., in the Wichita Dio­cese now. Many stopped by to con­gratulate Father Rowan, who <;le­cided on the priesthood after servmgin WorId War II.

What led him to follow the Cross?"Oh, school, upbringing, many otherthings," said Father Rowan, glanc­ing across the room to where FatherConnors was regaling a group ofchildren with a pair of giant eye­glasses.

"Many things ... like the exatn­pIe set by Father Connors" . " saidthe young priest, as the other IT?-ensat silently around the table noddmgtheir heads in agreement.

ANSWER NOT EXPECTEDThis answer was in reply to a

statement that the boy's father musthave been a G.I. since he had walk­ed more than two miles from hishome for the chance to share in hon­oring the Ninth's fallen heroes.

Young Staples was 2 when he fa­ther gave his life at the close ofWorld War II. He plays bugle forthe Greendale Royalaires.

SWEENEY FAMILY THEREThe family of Myles (Chipper)

Sweeney stood among the guests asStaples again played for the liftingof the colors after Mass-the Starsand Stripes had ridden at half staffduring the services.

An outstanding athlete at St.John's Preparatory School and HolyCross College, young Sweeney waskilled with the Ninth in Belgium.

MEETING WITH GENERALLater in the day, Staples was in­

troduced to Gen. Westmoreland, nowin command at West Point.

Gen. Westmoreland asked if thelad had considered entering WestPoint. "I've always wanted to be­come a teacher, sir," answered theboy.

"What better place to learn toteach and lead than West Point?"asked the general. He told youngStaples about Colin P. Kelly III.

Kelly's aviator father was one ofthe first Americans killed and thenation's first air hero of WorldWar II.

"We were cadets together at WestPoint," recalled Gen. Westmoreland,who graduated in 1936-a year be­fore the late Captain Kelly.

Staples listened intently as theGeneral told how in December, 1941,President Roosevelt wrote a letter towhoever would be president in 1956,asking that he appoint Kelly's son,then 16 months old, to West Point.

This was done, and President Eis­enhower honored the request, but,beamed the general, Cadet Kelly isin his second year, at West Point, onhis ()Wtl, gainin~ appointgJ.ent thehard way---.:ftfr6ugh competftiew ex­amination.

"I feel I'm qualified to play taps,sir," explained the lanky blondyouth, "my father was killed inWorld War II ... with the Fifth Ma­rine Division, sir ... at Iwo Jima."

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Simon Semidei, 611 W. 136th St.,New York 31, N. Y., was pleased withthe way the picture of his half trackcome out in a recent issue of TheOctofoil. While sending in 3 years'dues Semidei sent the name and ad­dress of William T. Smith, 165 CrossAve., Swanaioyck Estates, New Cas­tle, Delaware. Bill was with Bty. C,376th AA-AW Bn., and Simon saysthat he knows a lot of former 9thmen in the Delaware area who areeligible Association members.SMITH HEARD FROM

A letter was later received fromSmith at the address given above, re­questing back issues of The Octofoil.Secretary Quinn immediately com­plied with his request.

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NOVEMBER-DECEMBER, 1960

BOARD OF GOVERNORS1963-

Maj. Gen. W. C. WestmorelandGeorge AparEdward McGrathJohn SabatoRobert E. Rumenapp

Board Members EmeritusLt. Gen. Manton S. Eddy (Retired) .Maj. Gen. Louis A. Craig (Retired)

Honorary Chaplain Emeritus- Father Edward Connors

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The official publication of the Ninth Infantry Division Association - offices located at286 Zimpfer St. Columbus, Ohio. Single copy price is 20 cents per issue or by mail $1.50per year, payable in advance. Subscribers should notify the National S~cretary, DanielQuinn, 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, New Jersey, promptly of any change an address.

Published six times yearsly, September·October, November·December, January·February,March·April, May.June, July·August, by and for the members of th~ Ninth Infantry Di~isionAssociation. News Items feature stories, photographs and art material from members will beappreciated. Every effort will be made to return photographs and art work in good condition.Please address all communications to Paul S. Plunkett, Editor, The Octofoil, 286 Zimpfer St.,Columbus, Ohio.

An extract from the certificate of incorporation of the Ninth Infantry Division Associationreads: "This Association is formed by the officers and men of the Ninth Infantry Division inorder to perpetuate the memory of our fallen comrades, to preserve the esprit de corps of thedivision, to assist in promoting an everlasting world peace exclusively of means of educationalactivities and to serve as an information bureau to members and former members of theDivision."

Copy must be received on or before the 5th of each month to guarantee publication onthe 15th. Photographs must be received on or before the 1st day of the month published.

Entered as second class matter at the Columbus, Ohio, Post Office. Authorized as ofOctober 29, 1958.

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VINCENT GUGLIELMINO, First Vice-President, 114 Charles St., Floral Park, L. I., N. Y.RICHARD PESTEL, Second Vice President, 1467 Livingston Ave., Columbus 5, Ohio

VIC CAMPISI Third Vice·President, 10 Leslie Ave., Somerville, Mass.HARRISON J. DAYSH, Judge Advocote, 1930 Brantley St., Winston·Salem, N. C.

DANIEL QUINN, Secretary, 412 Gregory Ave., Weehawken, N. J.THOMAS BOYLE, Treasurer, 39 Hall Ave., Somerville, Mass.

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LeROY PERRY HASBEEN MIGHTY ILL

LeRoy Perry has returned to hishome, 2865 Ashby Rd., Columbus 9,Ohio, after having been confined to aColumbus hospital for quite a spelldue to a heart condition. The medicssay Perry will have to take it easyfor at least another six months be­fore he can return to work.

Dick Pestel, secretary of the OhioChapter, has been calling on the ladwhile he was in the hospital and haskept in contact via the telephonesince he returned home. Old buddies-or any former 9th men for thatmatter, in and around the Columbusarea should drop in to see him andif that's impossible, at least a getwell card would be appreciated.

-PAY' 1961 DUES TODAY-

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Thousands of words have beensent to The Octofoil year afer yearfrom enthusiastic members of theAssociation who have attended theMemorial Services conducted byFather Ed COIUlors in Worcester,Mass., honoring deceased Ninth Di­vision men. However, no printedwords can do justice to the impres­siveness of these beautiful services.

Five-column feature headlines ap­peared in the Sunday editions ofThe Worcester Sunday Telegram,with well displayed 3-column pic­tures that showed Father COIUlors,J ames Waldron, Maj. Gen. West­moreland and Worcester City Mana­ger Francis McGrath.DEFENDS YOUTH

Quoting part of Gen. Westmore­land's talk, The Telegram had thisto say:

"The head of the U. S. MilitaryAcademy at West Point came to thedefense of America's youth in Wor­cester yesterday, saying he does notgo along with those who down­grade the current crop of young­sters.

"I think the youth of America isas fine today as it ever has been,"said Gen. Westmoreland at the 9thDivision's 16th annual banquet heldat the Bancroft Hotel.APPLAUDED

"And," Gen. Westmoreland contin­ued, "if the younger generation doesnot hold up in the future, the faultis going to lie on our doorstep."

Gen. Westmoreland flew to Wor­cester from West Point to attend theannual Memorial Mass of the Ninth,in which he served as a young offi­c€'~ in World War II, and which left~,JOO white crosses between NorthAfrica and the Rhine.

An overflow crowd of 1,000 attend­ed the Mass. Catholic, Protestant andJewish, the men of the Ninth camefrom across the country.DROVE 1,032 MILES

Lawrence J. Murray of Laporte,Ind., drove 1,032 miles to attend hisfirst Memorial Mass., A God Star parent, James Wal­

dron, Dayville, Conn., made his 14thjourney for the services. His son,James, was killed while serving withthe 39th Infantry Regt.PU4S~Tq...,":~EEfWES'r;;. ~ I

'Mr. Waldron was happy to see Gen.Westmoreland again, explaining thatin all the years he has attended the THRILLED

;I reunions he had never met anyone Thrilled beyond words to hear how;I who served with his son. the son of another fallen soldier was

"Then, a few years ago," he said, progressing at West Point, young"the general was here, and when I Staples moved into the audience, a

a met him he told me remembered my new lift to his step.~ Jim."

CONGRESSMAN THERE DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD IN~ Two distinguished guests at the CATHOLIC FREE PRESS

banquet ,sp:akers' table were U. S. Thanks to Tom Boyle, National;t Repre~entatIve Harold D. Donohue Treasurer and Francis Maher, The~ and CIty Manager McGr~th. Octofoil is in recept of the Nov. 11;t Other speakers were BIshop Flan- edition of the Massachusetts Catho-

agan, Rev. John F ..Gee, curate at Im- lic Free Press. A double page spread~ maculate ConceptIOn Church; Rev. -Pages 12 and 13 is devoted entirely

James M. McCarthy, pastor of St. to scenes of the Memorial Mass andJoseph's Church in Charlton City; other activities pertaining to the pro­Rev. ,John A. Donahue, pastor of St. gram arranged by Father Ed Con­John s Church, and Rev. ,Henry F. nors and his loyal coworkers.~urphy, pastor of St. AIUl s Church, Topping Page 12 is a picture ofm. Southboro. The three last J:?-am~d Father COIUlors conducting Mass atpnests also served as chaplams m Casablanca in 1942. The entire top

~ World War II f P 13 . b t'f l' t' .SERGEANT R'OWAN 0 age IS a .ea~ 1 u m enor VIew

~ of the church WIth Its overflow crowdRev. Gerald F. Rowan of .King- during the services. Another page

m:m, ~~'! was ~ sergeant m the width picture shows Gen. Westmore­;t Nmth DIVISIon durmg World War II, land and scores of others who sur­

and Rev. Robert Costello ~f Boston, rounded him during the prayers ofalso sI?oke..Fath~r Cos~ellos br~ther Father Ed. Another interior church

Please credit the following chapter: " was kIlled m action WIth the Nmth. picture showed Fr. COIUlors recitingALL FAITHS the prayers at the foot of the altar.

1 PhiladelphiaO Illinois 0 Greater New York 0 ~ Father COIUl?rS told those gathered Pictures made at the banquet table~ at the Memor~~l Mas~ that he was and many small impromptu groups~ " pleased to see CatholIcs, Pr~testants gathered for chats finish filling up~ Western Pennsylvania 0 Washington, D. C. 0 ~ and Jews. tog7ther, h~?ormg the the two pages, with one lone excep-1 Buffalo 0 Ohio 0 Fort Carson 0 m~n who dIe~ m battle. tion, which shows Father Ed, Nation-~ ;I God ~ust mdeed be pleased that al President Frank Ozart and Gen.~ New England 0 Greater Detroit 0 ~ you contmue to remember the dead; Westmoreland during the flag rais-1 ;I the bereaved are consoled; you mu- ing ceremonies~ Twin Cities 0 tually inspire one another." COLOR GUARD

l~~.-1:H:IH:H:H)tH:~I:H:IH:Hro.p.(~l:H:lH:H::H)-(f-(H)1Oi:lH:H::H)-(f-(H)1a-'(f-("H)1Oi:lH:H::H)-tH::H:l-la-o.{i.~ MARINE'S SON BLOWS TAPS The Worcester Police Department.... ... '.. ... ............. .... .... ... '''' furnished an immaculate and im-AT 9TH'S MEMORIAL MASS pressive color guard for the occa-

By JACK TUBERT, sion.Telegram Staff Reporter -PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

The Ninth Infantry Division's Me- COL WILLIAM H. WAIKARTmorial Mass to the 5,000 whitecrosses it left behind-from El Geut- SENDS CALIFORNIA GREETINGStar in Africa to the battle of St. Loand on across the Rhine in World Lt. Col. William H. Waikart writesWar II-finished on a high, silvery from 209 Ardennes Circle, Fort Ord,bugle note in Worcester Sunday, No- Calif., in part as follows:vember 6. "Please convey to my DivisionA STIRRING SOUND friends best wishes and I would be

Edward F. Staples, Jr., 17, pro- most happy to see any of them who Requests for information concern­duc~d the .sti1!ing sou~d of "tap?," may be in this part of the country ingThe Army Relief Society has?oarmg majestically agamst the c~l1- or may visit out here. I could prob- been received by The Octofoil. Onmg of the Immaculate Conception ably see to it that they enjoy them- page 6, column 4 of the June-JulyChurch-and out across Gold Star selves-as much of this sector is 10- issue of The q.c~o£oi1 a lengt~y storyBoulevard. . cated in a very lovely and scenic was printed gl"~mg. full detaIls as to

Many an eye m the overflow crowd Ipart of California and there are how the orgamzation operates. In­in the church below was touched by many things to do and see here." terested partie~ are ~equested to re­a tear. The North High School jun- Bill Waikart was with the 709th fer back to theIr ~ld Issue ?f The Oc-ior, standing alone in the choir loft, Ord. while with the Division. tofoil for all the I~for~atIon .neededhit every note clearly and truly. - PAY 1 96 1 DUES NOW _ to learn of the SOCIety s functIons.

November-December, 1960 THE OCTOFOIL Page 3

CHAPLAIN PROPST RETIRES AFTER 33 YEARS

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DICK WILSON SAYS PHILLYIS GONNA BE HEARD FROM

BELOVED 60TH REGIMENT CHAPLAIN ENJOYED EN­VIABLE ARMY CAREER BUT HIS LOVE FOR THENINTH DIVISION NEVER LESSENED

Col. Cecil Loy Propst, Air Research and Development Com­mand chaplain, retired from active military se~ice October 31,ending a 33-year military career that began In 1927 when hewas commissioned as second lieutenant in the Infantry Reserve.

Colonel Propst has been command chaplain of ARDC since1958. Prior to this period, he servedfive years with the 9th Infantry Di­

When Thornton "Moves vision during World War II and" T" Ab I ended the war as the Division chap-Out He e s out t lain. Returning to the states in 1945,A beautifully decorated envelope he was assigned as post chaplain, Ft.

was delivered to The Octofoil of- Myer, Va., his last Army duty.fice recently by the mailman. Much AIR FORCE CHAPLAINspeculation as to. its <:onten~ fol- As an Air Force chaplain he servedlo~ed. Such an .unposmg l;)l:ce of as chaplain of the Warner-RobbinsmaI.I h~d ~o bear Important ti~mgs- Air Materiel Area, Macon, Ga.;an I~vltatIon to the Kennedy maug- Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, 0.;uratIon, to say the least. Alas and de ut and acting staff chaplain,alack, the envelope was opened-and C p ti~ental Air Command Mitchelthe contents read: AFonB N w York' center 'chaplain

"Moved-to a new address ,e, . . C 'd this· 't Lackland AFB IndoctrmatIon enter,

an1320 N~rili' ~arbom St. San Ant0!1i?, Te::cas ; staff chaplain,Chicago 13, Illinois Crew Trammg Air Force, Ra~dolph

NAME: JOHN E. THORNTON AFB, rr:exas; command chaplam, FarIf others would follow John's pat- East Air Forces, ~okyo, Japan; a.Il:d

tern The Octofoil could save all command chaplam, TactI.ca~.AIrthose nickels turned over to the post- Comm.and, Langley AFB, Vlrgmla.office because of papers that are un- D~.mg WO:ld War. I~, . Col: Propstdeliverable. partIc~pate~ .m the InItial mvaSIOn

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY- of AfrIca, SICIly, and Europe as chap-lain of the Ninth Infantry Division.He moved across Europe with theFirst Army and was one of the firstchaplains to enter Germany with theinvasion troops. He participated in.the Battle of the Bulge and was withthe troops that contacted the RussianArmy at Torgau at the close of the

Dick war. He served in the Army of Oc­cupation in Southern Germany.

His experience in ministering tothe spiritual needs of military per­sonnel has been varied; from servicesconducted under combat fire to thebeautiful cathedrals of Europe; serv­ices on shipboard during submarineattack; services in "buzz bomb al­ley;" service~ under shell fir~, andaircraft strafmg. He was an eye-

hi to " t N dba,·...•..witn~ss .hJ.. ll.tOry ...a or # '!fl,,_

Wippera, and'Dachau.While serving in the Far East, ~ol.

Propst was active in the establIsh­ment of a Japanese children's T.B.hospital and the establishment ~f amore permanent program for ~lst­

ance to Korean orphans.IS A LUmERAN

The chaplain is a memb~r of theMinisterium of the Ame~Ican ~u­theran Church. He is affiliate~ ~lththe Military Chaplains ASSOCIation,the Air Force Association, Ninth In­fantry Division Association, Lu~eranLayman's League for the NationalCapitol, Alumni Association of ~eUniversity of Maryland ~d CapItalUniversity Columbus, OhIO.

Colonel Propst was ordained in.theLutheran ministry in 1930. He IS agraduate of the University of Mary­land and Capital University LutheranSeminary in Ohio, and served as pas­tor of St. James Lutheran Church,Baltimore, from 1930 to 1940. He re­ceived his commission in the Infan~ryReserve following his graduationfrom the University of Maryland andwas promoted to first lieutenant in1930 and recommissioned in thechaplaincy. In 1940, he was called toactive duty with the 9th InfantryDivision with which he served dur­ing World War II. While attendingChaplains School at Fort Oglethorpe,Georgia, in 1946, he was transferredat the request of the Air For~e chap­lain from the Army to the AIr Force.HAS MANY AWARDS

Serving at various air bases since1946 Colonel Propst received hisre~lar commission in the Air Forcein 1947 and rose from the rank ofArmy Major at the end. of Wor~dWar II to Colonel in the Air Force In1950. He holds the Legion of Merit,Bronze Star, Commendation Medal,the United Nations Service Medal,and the Belgium Fourragere, amongother awards.HE'S A TAR HEEL

Born in Hickory, N. C., in 1905,Colonel Propst is the son of a Lu­theran pastor, the late Lawrence P.Propst and Mrs. Florence HallmanPropst. He is married to the fer.merElizabeth K. Neill. There is one son,Paul L., who is completing his lastyear in Engineering at North Caro­lina State College.

Upon retirement, the chaplain as­sumed duties as pastor of a churchof his faith at Mt. Vernon, Va.

His new address is Col. Cecil L.Propst, Ret., 407 Roberts Rd., Wood­lawn Manor, Alexandria, Va.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

Richard "Dick" Wilson is secretaryof the Philadelphia Chapter. His ad­dress is 530 E. Elm Ave., Woodbury,New Jersey.

In a letter to Secy. Quinnwrites:

I have been asked by our Presi­dent to write you for a list of ourpaid up members in this area. Wehave a lot of activity planned forthe winter season and we want tocontact them all and get them inter­ested.

During the summer we held ourpicnic at the home of Marty Kreso­vitz. Our chapter meeting!:! are so­cial affairs, including the ladies. A$1.50 dance and beer night was beingplanned when the letter was writ­ten. Proceeds were to be used to en­tertain the ladies at a "Past Presi­dents' Dinner." Looks like plenty ofinteresting news will be forthcomingfrom the City of Brotherly Love inthe not too distant future.

-PAY 1961 DUIS NOW-

Caroline Ann Is Here toLiven Up the Gatto Home

Secretary Quinn forwarded TheOctofoil a cute little birth an­nouncement from Mr. and Mrs. MikeGatto. Mike is a former Co. I, 60thman, a member of the Association'sBoard of Governors and a most ac­tive member of the Greater NewYork Chapter.

The little tyke weighed in at 8Ibs. 12 oz., and was 21 inches tall.She was born Aug. 23 at 10:48 A.M.,and was named Caroline Ann.

The Octofoil knows that little Car­oline Ann will add many pleasanthours to the lives of Phylis and MikeGatto.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

New York News Runs2-Col. Art of Mai. Klauz

The Sept. 11 edition of The NewYork Sunday News printed a pageof pictures showing the 42nd Na­tional Guard Division on maneuversat Camp Drum. One of the 2-columnpictures that attracted attention offormer 9th men in the New Yorkarea was a picture of Major WilliamKlauz, a former Co. B, 47th man,

JOSEPH PAMPINELLA wso was seated at a field desk mak-Information sent to The Octofoil ing plans for a movement with a Sgt.

about Joe Pampinella, who is pic- Charles Brown and Capt. Edwardtured above is a bit skimpy. It is Brennan. The major's many buddiesknown that he is a Brooklyn boy. He from the 47th will be interested inwas assigned to the 60th Regt. as a hearing about him through thesereplacement and sometime after V-E columns.day was sent stateside for medical -PAY 196 1 DUES TODAY-

attention. A few buddies heard from Maule's a Recruiterhim in a Maryland VA facility somemonths later and then correspond- John M. Maule and his pretty wife,ence ceased. Betty, 24 Bear Lake Rd., Muskegon,

Any Octofoil readers in the Brook- Mich., are ever on the alert for newlyn area who might know Joe would members to join the Association. Inrender Mr. and Mrs. Dick Schumann a recent letter to Staff Writer Dicka big favor if a card would be sent Pestel, Maule asked Dick to contactadvising of the lad's present where- Robert Torret, 3251 Park Pl., Muske­abouts. Dick is a former 60th man, gon, Mich., at once and explain toand Mrs. Schumann before her mar- Bob the advantages of belonging toriage was the vivacious Betty Baer, the Association and keeping in con­of Ingolstadt, Germany. The Co- tact with his old buddies. Bob waslumbus address and where informa- a well liked Co. K, 47th man. Hetion should be sent is: Mrs. Betty was wounded in Normandy and leftSchumann, 4299 Olentangy Blvd., co-l the outfit before the Association waslumbus 14, Ohio. formed.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY- _ PAY 196 J DUES NOW-

It seemed as though he just drop­ped in out of nowhere-but he wasdoing a good job of shaking handswith old buddies in Connors' CoffeeShop right after the Memorial Masson Nov. 5. Many of the uninitiatedwere asking: Who's the snappy look­ing soldier over there with thechicken on his shoulder?

To those who had not known himpreviously and did not get anopportunity to shake his hand inWorcester-that snappy soldier wasCol. Peter Ward, XIII Corps, FortDevens, Mass. Col. Ward was onceCommanding Officer of the 47th, tak­ing over from Colonel Smythe (Gen­eral now), sometime in March-justacross the Rhine.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

General Westmoreland IsThankful for His Oefofoil

Maj. Gen. W. C. Westmoreland isin receipt of an Octofoil that RichardPestel, 1467 E. Livingston Ave., made.Pestel has offered to send for FREEone of these beautiful hand-paintedemblems to any and all Ohio mem­bers who will send in dues for threeyears instead of one.

The General's acknowledgement toDick read:

Dear Dick: Thanks for the largeNinth Division emblem that you sentme. I am very happy to have thisfor display in my quarters and ap­preciate your thoughtfulness insending it to me.

I was over to Father Connors' me­morial mass in Worcester last Sun­day. As usual it was an impressiveceremony followed by an enjoyablesocial get-together.

Best wishes.

COL. PETER WARD WASACCOUNTED FOR ATMEMORIAL SERVICES

Sincerely,W. C. WESTMORELAND,

Major General, U.S.A.Superintendent.

-PAY 19 6.~ DUES TOD4Y.....

Maior Ralph G. Edgar GetsAn Assignment Overseas

The old address of Major Ralph G.Edgar was 1028 Thomas Rd. GlenBurnie, Md. However, his Uncle Samhas furnished him with a spankingbrand - new address, which nowreads:

Maj. Ralph G. Edgar, MAAC OSD,Pakistan, APO 271, care New YorkPostmaster.

more vandalism with the Octofoil _ PAY 1 96 r DUES NOW-

and Otto Kerner's signs a detail of He Is Among the Missingformer Ninth men in that area be-gan standing guard. mount 24 hoursa day for two weeks preceding theelection. The loyal troopers who soreligiously stood watch over the signswere:

John Huffman, Rogers Elmer, BudRemer, Paul Clark, John Clouser,Dave Heller, Emil Radic, Al Seboch-and of course, Ozart himself, tookhis turn patrolling. This is a fine ex­ample of loyalty shown by a groupof former Ninth Division men--onefor the other.

The Illinois Ninth boys have a lotto be proud of when pointing toOtto Kerner's interest in the NinthInfantry Division Association. But byby same token, Otto has something topoint to with pride when he pointsout how loyal his former buddies ofthe Ninth Division have proventhemselves to be.TELEGRAMS GALORE

President Ozart's wire congratu­lating the next Illinois governor onhis successful campaign was justone of thousands he received fromold buddies. They all know that thenext Governor of Illinois-their ownOtto Kerner, will acquit himself asnobly in the state's Chief Executivechair as he did while with the NinthDivision and as he has done in everycapacity he has served since becom­ing a civilian and an outstandingpublic servant.

'Pop' Burnett MissedPerry "Pop" Burnett, Rt. 1, Kitts

Hill, 0., was sent a card to attendthe Ohio Chapter's annual picnic.By mistake the card was sent to Rt.2, Kittsville, Ohio, and returned.

"Pop's" many buddies had lookedforward to seeing him at the picnic.However, the Ohio group are nowplanning for the next big get-togeth­er and they'll double check to seethat "Pop" Burnett gets a special in­vitation.

-PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

All Through the Night the Oetofoi' Was Still There

. ... -:. . ..,.P'tCtrlJ'ed WOfJe··iK the A,.ocimfon's Plliesident; PNrIIk Ozart, Chi.

cago, holding a man-size sign boosting Otto Kerner's candidacy for thegOfJernorship oj Illinois. Atop oj the sign is a hand-carved beautifulOctoJoil made by Dick Pestel, Secretary-Treasurer of the Columbus(0.) Chapter. Otto walloped his opposition unmerciJul. Read Jull de­tails in a story printed in another column oj this issue oj The Octofoil.

OTTO KERNER AND THE OCTOFOIL MARCH INTOILLINOIS GOVERNOR'S MANSION SIDE BY SIDE

Otto Kerner, governor-elect for thestate of Illinois won that office onNov. 8, by a landslide proportionof votes-taking Jack Kennedy alongwith him to victory in illinois in hisrace for the presidency.

Ninth Division men from far andnear - Democrats, Republicans andMug Wumps are rejoicing because ofOtto's victory. To know Kerner wasto admire and respect him. He wasnever too busy to stop and chat withany former Ninth Division man-andthey showed their appreciation byworking around the clock for hiselection that carried the fonner 9thDivision lad into office by approxi­mately 500,000 votes.OZART KEPT PLUGGING

Pictured in the column above is anOtto Kerner for Governor sign-top­ped with an Octofoil, painted byDick Pestel, secretary-treasurer ofthe Ohio Chapter. That sign and theOctofoil has an interesting back­ground. Frank Ozart, president ofthe National Association, owns somereal estate on 87th St., StickneyTownship, Cook County, Illinois. Sohe placed one of Otto's signs with theOctofoil in a prominent place onhis property. Some of the oppositiontore Otto's sign down and replacedit with one of their own. As soon asOzart discovered what vandalism hadtaken place he tore away the intru­der's signs and put up another OttoKerner sign with the Octofoil.

In order that there would be no

POLITE

A clergyman and a truck driverwere in an auto collision. The truckdriver told the padre what he wasthinking of him in very profane lan­guage. When he paused, the clergy­'llan said, "You know, my gooe!man that I cannot indulge in yourkind of language, but this much Iwill tell you: I hope when you gethome tonight your mother will runout from under the porch and biteyou."

-PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

Page 4 THE OCTOFOIL November-December, 1960

SCHMIDT SHOWS NO FAVORITES; HE CALLS ONBUDDIES ALL HOURS OF THE DAY OR NIGHT

$4,319.61735.98

$5,055.59

$5,055.59

THE SOFT SELLA television salesman had taken in

a lot of used sets as trade-ins on newmodels and was desperately tryingto peddle some of them.

Collaring a prospective customer,he said:

"This set is in excellent condition.Why, it was owned by a little oldlady with weak eyes."

-PAY r 96 r DUES NOW-

Joseph A. Durocher, 1805 W. 12thSt., Erie, Pa., former Co. K, 47th lad,writes in part:

I receive The Octofoil every issue.I'm especially interested in the lastissue because it contained a list ofnames from K Co. 47th Inf.

My home town is Woonsocket, R:. 1.I was with K Co. and would lIkevery much to have a complete list ofnames and address of all former KCo., 47th men. I was unusually hap­py to find listed in this last issue thename and address of James F. Mc­Laughlin, of Pason Ave., Dorches­ter, Mass.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

TOMMY GALLANTIJohn Rizzo, Greater New York

Chapter, was glad to get a few linesfrom an old Co. F, 47th buddy ...Tommy Gallanti, on Howard St., inLog Harbor, Long Island, New York.

Tonuny married a French girl inNorth Africa in 1944. They have 3lovely youngsters. He advises Rizzoof the desirable scenery out thereon Long Island and invites him andany of his former buddies out for avisit.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

Balance

The widow of Virgil H. Fry wroteSecy. Quinn under date of July 16,hoping to locate an old buddy of herdeceased husband, who was with Co.A, 60th Regt. (The buddy's name wasRobert E. Dunn). Dunn come backto the states ahead of Virgil and hada few souvenirs with him Virgil hadpicked up along the way. Now thatVirgil has passed away Mrs. Fry andthe children would like to get thesesouvenirs as keepsakes.

Secy. Quinn sent a letter to theonly Robert E. Dunn whose namewas in his files. This was sent to 716E. Buchanan, Winterset, Iowa, andwas returned "Unknown."

Former Sgt. Virgil Fry died of aheart attack May 8, 1960. He is sur­vived by his wife, Thelma, and twosons, Gerald, 11, and Virgil, Jr. 2..The address is Mrs. Virgil H. Fry,Gainesville, Mo. She and the boyswould be happy to hear not onlyfrom Robert Dunn but from any ofthe Sarge's old buddies.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

DEBITConvention Badges (750) $ 34.80Shoreham Hotel 3,095.09Postage --------________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 10.50Committee Badges . .. 3.32Mimeograph Program of Events 6.18Corsages for Guests . .______________________________________________________ 24.48Printing of Convention Program -- ... .___________ 400.00Bus Transportation (Sight Seeing & Memorial Service)____________________ 270.58Registration Cards --------- ._____________________________________________________________________ 3.06Memorial Wreath ----------- ------------------------ ._____ 18.36Reimbursement for ad (received too late for Program)________________________ 15.00Orchestra (2 nights) - .-----------______________ 394.00Printing of Convention Tickets --------____________________________________________________________ 28.89Refund-3 Children Banquet Tickets . ._____________________ 15.00Bank Service Charge ------------------------------ -------------------______________ .35

The following table is self-explanatory. It was submitted to the Boardof Governors at its Nov. 5 meeting in Worcester, Mass., by Charles O. Ting­ley, in behalf of the Washington Chapter, and pertains to the chapter'scredit and debit status after the 1960 Reunion was held in that city:

CREDITProgram Ads . $ 667.00Adult Convention Tickets (359) 4,128.00Children Convention Tickets (36) 188.00Collection for Band ------- ._________________________________________________________ 72.59

Just as A. T. Forrest, 155 WilsonAve., Beaver, Pa., was all set toattend the Reunion in Washingtonhe was called to duty at an ArmyReserve Camp, Fort Knox, Ky. For­rest's old 15th Engr. buddies missedhim in Washington.

While in the mess hall at FortKnox a sergeant spotted Forrest'sOctofoil on his right sleeve and de­cided to take a second look. Thesergeant is a former 9th Q.M. CO.man at Bragg, and a one-time mem­ber of the Association. The name:Sgt. Mike Grace, Student Officer Co.,Sch. Regt. USAARMS, Fort Knox,Ky. The sarge's name is being for­warded to Secretary Quinn sinceForrest advises he is interested inmore information about the Associ­ation.

......PAY 1 96.1 DUES TODA'Y~

GLADYS IS SPARK PLUGAT ,TOMLINSON HOME

Now that Cairl Tomlinson has at­tended an Ohio Chapter meeting­met the gang-he is very much in­terested in Chapter activities. Butnot enough to sit down and write aletter. But he's a lucky hombre tohave a wife like Gladys to fill in andwrite the newsy letters that she does.She also made a hit with the gangwhen she accompanied Cairl to theChapter meeting and feed held atHarold Stone's home. The Tomlin­son's address is C. L. Tomlinson, 946 Better Late ThanGilmore, Chillicothe, Ohio. In a let-ter to the secretary of the Ohio Never ••• FatherChapter, Gladys writes in part as U d d f S t 13 1960 thefollows' n er ate 0 ep ., .

Y . h ld k b th t Associatio nreceived the followmg.ou s o~ . now y now a Jette from Father Ed Jocham, Saint

Cairl doesn ~ Write ~etters. I. sure am Matthew's Rectory, 555 Prospectglad I ~asn t mar~Ied to hun ;vhen Ave,. Ridgefield, N. J.:~e was ~n the serVIce, as. I don t be- "After all these years I would likeheve he ~ have even ~rItten to me. very much to be back in the Associ-

We enJoyed the outmg very mu?h ation-if you will have me back. I'vean~ the fo.od was fine. I know Cairl never really left in spirit, but I'm the~nJoyed h~elf very much and en- world's arch procrastinator. En­Joyed meetm~ the other boy~. He closed is my check for $11."got a great. kICk out of the pIct~re. Father Jocham was with Co. C, ofAnd we WIll attend more ~ee~lI~.gs the 39th Inf. Regt. He was ordainednow that we have started. CaIrl JOIns. 1958me in sending kindest regards to all m -PAY 1961 DUES TODAY­the boys and girls-and especiallyPearl Nickles. Joe Durocher Keeping

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY- Tab On the Old GangHELP NEEDED .. TRYINGTO LOeATE BOB DUNN

~.:ffh.\.· .f3JaH:p:·When Art Schmidt called on

Attorney Frank Rankin, Captain,B Co., 15th Engrs., at Mt. Holly,N. C., the Rebel barrister tookArt with his New York East Sidebrogue to an imposing Confeder­ate soldier's monument and hadhim give his snappiest salute­then pose with Rankin for thepicture noted above.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

Through the post office departmentThe Octofoil has been informed thatinstead of getting mail at 104B Scho­field Circle, Fort Riley, Kans., thathereafter Lt. Col. Lawrence Lang­land will get his mail addressed tohim thusly: Lt. Col. Lawrence Lang­land, Armish-MAAG, APO 205, careNew York Postmaster.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

JAMES E. WOLF, GROVE CITY,0., PASSED AWAY RECENTLY

Uncle Sam Wouldn't Let Tommy Gallanti WritesFATHER OF OUR OWN Forrest Attend ReunionJOE McKENZIE IS DEAD

The only information The Octofoilhas been able to get about the deathof James E. Wolf, 3425 Orchard Lane,Grove City, Ohio, is the informationthat was furnished by the post officedepartment when the last issue ofThe Octofoil was returned marked"deceased."

Gen. Lee's Spirit Is Present TINGLEY SUBMITS MAGNIFICENT REPORT ONREUNION OPERATIONS HELD IN WASHINGTON

The Octofoil was saddened on Sept.12, when copies of the Waltham(Mass.) News-Tribune were receivedand the news story was noted thattold of the death of John J. McKen­zie. Mr. McKenzie was the father ofthe Association's own Joe McKenzie,who has contributed so many inter­esting and newsy articles for TheOctofoil. Parts of the News-Tribunestory read:

The funeral of John J. McKenziewas held this morning with a Sol­emn Requiem Mass at 10 o'clock inSt. Bernard's Church. Celebrant wasRev. Daniel J. Quinn; deacon wasRev. John R. Gigi and sub-deacon,Rt. Rev. Bernard S. O'Kane, pastor.

Seated within the sanctuary wereRt. Rev. Florence W. McCarthy, pas­tor of St. Charles, and Rt. Rev I

Thomas F. GarritY,diocesan direc­tor of the Legion of Mary; Rt. Rev.Joseph P. Donelan, director of theArchdiocesan Council of CatholicMen and Women; Rt. Rev. Philip J.Kearney, director of the CatholicCharitable Bureau; Rev. John A.Cantwell, of St. Mary's Church,Waltham, and Rev. Dennis J. Burnsof Regis College, Weston.

Many prominent civic, fraternal,industrial and political leaders ofthat section of the state were alsopresent.

Burial was in the family lot inCalvary Cemetery, Waltham, withcommittal prayers by Father Quinn,assisted by Fathers Cantwell andBurns.

-PAY r 96 r DUES NOW-

Sgt. Daley InquiresAbout the Medals

Clinton Daley, 222 Court St., Au­burn, Maine, writes The Octofoil forinformation about a French Libera­tion Medal. Daley was a staff ser­geant with Co. A, 60th Regt. TheAssociation officers have not beenable to secure any information rela­tive to any medal such as the onementioned in the letter.

Another request made was askingfor help in locating John Decket.Both Decket and Daley were in thesame squad. Decket's address beforegoing overseas was in some Pennsyl­vania town. Anyone who might readthis and know of John Decket's pres­ent whereabouts Clint Daley wouldbe mighty happy to get that infor­mation.

-PAY r 96 r DUES NOW-

Lt. Col. LanglandIs Across the Pond

Edward T. Baker, a former 9th Sig.Co. man, operates the Green ValleyHatchery, Inc., at Moorefield, W. Va.

Ed was in Washington for the Re­union and although he met only twofrom his old outfit he says he stillenjoyed the get-together, the firsttime he's met with the old gang sincehe was discharged in 1945. In hismost recent letter he is most profusein his praise about the services atthe Tomb of the Unknown Soldierand the banquet program. After amixup with Uncle Sam's mail deliv­erymen Ed has it all straightened outand he's now a 1961 member of theAssociation in perfectly good stand­ing and accounted for.

-PAY r 96 r DUES NOW-

TONY GOES TO FLORIDAParts of a letter recently sent to

Arthur Schmidt from an old buddyis self-explanatory and reads:

Hello Bub: We are now living inFlorida. Made the change in July.Have been considering it for a year.Wife's health one big factor. Doctorsays he can't do any more for mywife's arm. Sunshine and exerciseare in order. The new address is:

Anthony J. Madonna, 17410 N.W.49th Ave., Coral City, Miami, Fla.

I would appreciate it if you wouldsend my address to Danny Quinn.Drop me a line when you can andany information will be welcomed.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

ED BAKER INTERESTEDIN THE ASSOCIATION

two days before Gypsy Schmidt pull­ed into Erin, Tenn., and paged Os­mand S. Uffelman, another Co. B,15th Engr. guy. Uffelman is princi­pal of the Erin High School and hasa charming wife, Helen. They have adaughter 10 months old, namedMino. Os and Helen were marriedabout two years ago. They cancelledout a fishing trip to stay in Erin andtalk over old times with Schmidt.Osmand had a visit a few years backfrom Carroll Leake, Co. B, 15th Engr.who is now in Robstown, Tex., Box88. Uffelman is active in many en­deavors such as the Little LeagueBaseball program, etc. He is also amember of the State Legislature.TRAMPS TWO MORE DAYS

Two days after leaving the Uffel­mans Schmidt barreled into Elkins,W. Va. and come to a halt in frontof Carlton Curtis' home. Carl is im­proved physically since Schmidt'slast visit there. His mother is stillvery active at 83 years of age-andthey have had some beautiful reno­vating done to the old homestead.

Carl hopes to be able to attend theDetroit Reunion.DETOURED AGAIN

Upon leaving Carlton's plans werefor Schmidt to just keep rolling un­til the bright lights of Broadwaywere sighted. But that old turnpikegot awful monotnous and bingo offthe pike and right into Allentown,Pa., went the tourist because it hadjust occurred to Art that there weretwo more former Co. B 15th Engr.men in this city. Walter Weaver'shome was located at 1136 Oak St.,Allentown, Pa. Walt is custodian forthe Department of Education. Mrs.Weaver was most gracious and pre­pared chow for the starving Schmidt.They were to go out to Al Fraind'shome, another Co. B, 15th Engr. man,but when Schmidt saw Walt's Frig­idaire was packed with ice cold beer-he suggested they send for Fraindto come to Walt's house. Then thethree started batting the breeze.They had poor old Capt. Rankin los­ing his shirt in another crap game.The Octofoil was furnished an albumof pictures this gang made at the lastBoston Reunion. They're holding outon sending John Sabino one of thesealbums. Sabino lives at 1761 Bath­gate Ave., Bronx, N. Y. He needs oneof the albums to prove to his wifehe really attended the Reunion inBoston.MORE BEER

After learning that AI Fraind's finewife, Norma, with the children, Di­ane 5, and Anthony 13, were out oftown and there was much beer inFraind's ice box, Art was "prevailed"upon to stay another night at AI'shouse-which explains why he wasanother day late seeing the brightlights.CHARLIE BRAY WAS THE MAN

Recently The Octofoil prir ~d apicture of some Engrs. that ArthurSchmidt sent in. One of the men inthe picture was not identified whenthe picture was sent in and it wasprinted without any identification. Itis now learned that the unidentifiedfellow was Charlie Bray, Co. B, 15thEngrs. His home address is 4475Wissahocking St., Philadelphia, Pa.

Scattered throughout this issue ofThe Octofoil are a few of the scoresof pictures Arthur R. Schmidt, 69-2069th St., Brooklyn 27, N. Y., madeon his tour after the reunion inWashington this past summer. Whenit was thought Schmidt would bemany weeks getting out the kinksfrom his rambling trip he takes offon a second safari and cards start ar­riving that show the Blue RidgeMountain skyline from the Parkwaythat he's back on AGAIN!CONVENTION ENJOYED

In a letter shortly after the Wash­ington Reunion he mentions some ofhis old buddies from B Co., 15thEngrs. he enjoyed being with somuch-not to mention the new ac­quaintances from other companieswho were at the Engrs. CPo

In mentioning former CaptainFrank Rankin's superiority as a con­versationalist, he was almost evenlymatched with some of those Wash­ington waitresses who were boostingthe Republican Party-even if theydid have to trot out the corpse ofAbe Lincoln a few times.

A surprise visit to Joe Allison at4516 N. Dittmar Rd., Arlington, foundGwen (Mrs. Allison) enjoying thecomforts and rights of a suburban­ite of going barefooted around thepremises. After donning a pair ofmiserable shoes Gwen in nothing flatprepared a feast for Joe, Art and the4 Allison children: Diane 19, Mary18, Edna 11, and Nancy 8. Joe worksas a pressman for the Baker-WebsterCo., Washington, D. C.HORSE BACK RIDING

Frank Rankin extended an openinvitation for any and all of his boysto come to North Carolina to visithim and do a bit of horseback riding.Art took him up on ths deal. Hetook the Skyline Drive from FrontRoyal, Va. to Asheville, N. C. Hehad to leave this beautiful and coolhighway and take some side roadsto find Mt. Holly, N. C. Art claimsit took him 3 days to find the munici­pality known as Mt. Holly. But hewandered into its corporate lmits onenight about 9 and called out on Stan­ley Rd. for Captain Rankin. Frankb7'l.ced right into town for his guest.

.....:, . lanns hie plantJ v.T.ere +taY'one!:I~ut he just couldn't get away inless than four days. Mt. Holly is abone dry burg, but there's a bridgeacross the Catawba River where onecan drink Pabst on jtother side. Artsays some of the natives told him thatRankin personally had constructedthis convenience across the tributaryfor his own liquid needs. Anywaya beaten bath was made by those twothirsty fellows during those fourdays.FOUR YOUNGSTERS

Mrs. Rankin is a native of England.They were married in England ­where Mrs. Rankin was a practicingattorney. However taking care of thefour youngsters now keeps her timewell occupied. They are: Oneta 15,Edith 12, Mary 7, and Cree, a boy,4 years old.

Schmidt claims his arms andshoulders are still sore from shakingso many hands when acknowledg­ing introductions of Rankins manyfriends in the Mt. Holly section ofthe old Tar Heel Commonwealth.

The visit was topped off by attend­ing a Southern fish fry where therewas an abundance of beer and plen­ty of Flounders (fish to those whodon't know their fins).

If Captain Frank Rankin was ableto smuggle a pup named Smokey intothe United States despite rantingsand ravings from various sources­it's a small item to get some high­powered home brew and good cornhuskings out of a moist area into hisdry balliwick.OVER TO SPARTANBURG

Promising to return next summer,Schmidt bid the Rankins a fondadieu and left for a visit with EdgarHuff in Spartanburg, N. C., anotherCo. B, 15th Engr. buddy. The ad­dress i~ 2364 Glendale Rd., Spartan­burg, S. C. Mrs. Huff, affectionatelyknown as Peggy, was another idealhostess. They have two youngsters­Eddie, 5, and a daughter, Lynn, 11.FOUND A BAR

Arriving in Spartanburg some timebefore Huff's shift was complete, Art,with his blood hound instinct, lo­cated an air conditioned bar rightnear the Huff home and was feelingno pain when Huff come looking forhim.

The two went on a sight seeingtour of the larger industrial plantsand other points of interest. The na­tives brain washed Schmidt, andhave him believeing they raise morepeaches in South Carolina than theydo in the state of Georgia.TWO DAYS LATER

After leaving Huff's home it was

Carlton Curtis In the Hills

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GORDON ASKS FORMOLOTOV'S PHOTO

Roy Gordon, 601 Prospect Place,Alexandria, Va., asks The Octofoil tohelp him locate someone who mighthave some photos of Karl Warner,alias "Molotov," the one-man Army,who was killed in combat in NorthAfrica.

Parts of Gordon's letter reads:"I have been looking over some

of my war souvenirs. I find what 1think are some papers that belong tothe next of kin of Karl Warner­Molotov. And the other guy is Al­fred Perrott-White, the Englishmanwho was in the French Foreign Le­gion, later joining the U. S. Armyand served with the Ninth in France.Does anyone know whether Perrottis living yet. I should like to get intouch with him. I also feel I shouldcontact the next of kin of Warner's.

"Do you know anyone who hasany photos of Warner or AI. I wouldlike to get some for my scrapbook. Ihave pictures of many others andcan make duplicates-free-for any­one who would like to have them.Just ask. I really mean it. I will an­swer as promptly as possible. I alsohave many scenes of our actions­some are not so hot, but at least theyare authentic.

Anyone interested or who could beof help to Roy should contact him atthe address given above.

-PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

Tony Polito Has GotHimself a '61 Card

Anthony J. Polito, 15 Ellsmere St.,Worcester, Mass., stopped by FatherEd Connors' rectory in Worcester,recently and the good Father imme­diately gave Tony Secy. Quinn's ad­dress where he could send in 1961dues-which he did. Tony foughtwith Co. I, 39th in Normandy whilehe was with the Ninth Division.

- PAY J 9 6 J DUES NOW­AT THE OHIO PICNIC

Dick Macomber was heard to yellat Cariol Tomlinson to wait a min­ute as he headed for a Chick Salesouthouse at the Ohio Chapter picnic.

Tomlinson's reply, screaming ashe doubled timed it: "I can't-I got aRussian job."

They all 'mak;i:::o a lot of funabout th03eWeBt . J1irginia· .JUlio,­but they must' be mighty healthysurroundings. Pictured above isthe R3-year-old mother of CarltonCurtis, in her Elkins, W. Va. resi­dence and that mountain air iscertainly doing Mrs. Curtis noharm.

Mighty Healthy Location

When Art Schmidt started outon an expedition to locate all for­mer Co. B, 15th Engr. men, hefound Carton Curtis living at 304Worth Ave., Elkins, W. Va., in apretty hilly part of the country.

Division men. After Memorial Serv­ices coffee and doughnuts wereserved in Connors' Coffee Shop.

At 12:30 P.M. there was an ex­cellent dinner. Father Connors, Maj.Gen. Wm. C. Westmoreland, BishopFlannagan and other speakers deliv­ered interesting speeches that werewell received by the listeners. Theentertainment was also fine.ODDS AND ENDS

The following "boys" and their la-dies were present:

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gray.Mr. and Mrs. John Iovenio.Mr. and Mrs. John Jagling.Mr. and Mrs. Andy Milano.Mr. and Mrs. Joe Russo.Mr. and Mrs. George Swanson.Mr. and Mrs. Charles o. Tingley.Mr. Harry Orenstein.Father Connors' Worcester affair

will long be remembered by the men,women and children who were pres­ent. It was also another opportunityto reminisce. To the writer, FatherConnors' affair was one of the bestNinth Division affairs he has everattended. It was a pleasure to beamong the audience who enjoyed theprogram so much. Best regards to allof you.-Harry Orenstein.

The writer has received lettersfrom the following:

B. Brathuhn.L. Dreifus.A. Hakey.F. Hennessy.A. Milano.R. Tremblay.Mr. Dreifus has attended more 9th

Division reunions than any otherQ.M. member.-H. 0., Bronx.

that for the time being the Board wasonly interested in receiving applica­tions from the mother or ~ardianofchildren whose father was deceasedand who had served with the NinthInfantry Division or attached units,while with the Armed Forces.

The child's name and other infor­mation should be sent to Dan Quinn,Secretary, Ninth Infantry DivisionAssociation, 412 Gregory Ave., Wee­hawken, N. J., as quickly as possible.

Other information that should besent to the secretary along with thechild's name should include the nameof the father's unit while in Service.Date of father's death. The child'spresent age; school now attending­grade the child is in now, and whatparticular subject does he or sheshow a preference and aptitude for.

It is hoped sufficient informationwill have been forwarded .to the sec­retary before the Detroit Conventionso the Board may make the awardthat might be of help to the child ingaining entrance into a suitable andconvenient university or college.

terest while in the big Motor City.The Ford Museum would take up

another entire day. This is just tomention two points of interest. Thetremendous Cobo Convention Hall isa show place worth traveling milesto see.EASY ACCESS

The Freeways and Expresswaysinto Detroit are constructed so thatit is easy to spin along 70 and 80miles an hour until a motorists iswithin two or three blocks of mostall the downtown hotels.CAFE CADILLAC

The attractive surroundings of theCafe Cadillac belie the moderateprices for breakfast, luncheon anddinner service.THE MOTOR BAR

The Motor Bar faces WashingtonBlvd. It combines the friendly air ofan old English inn with invitingmodern decor of antique inspiration.Dark paneling sets off brilliant redtartan ... and a focus of attentionis the gay mural of turn-of-the-cen­tury automobiles.GUEST ROOMS

A skillful use of color and themost modern facilities availablemake each guest room distinctive,commodious and chamring.BALLROOMS

The ballrooms with gracious chan­deliers and antique French mirrorsreflect formality and elegance-andadd a distinctive note to any kind offunction.

Be prepared to .fill out a hotel res­ervation blank when the next issueof The Octofoil arrives.

THE OCTOFOIL

Much time and serious thoughtwas given to the $500 ScholarshipAward made possible by the widowof the late Lou Becker, in honor ofher deceased husband. Lou was apioneer in the establishment of theAssociation. His advice was soughtby officers of the various chapterswhile he served as second vice pres­ident and for years thereafter. Un­til the time of his death he never lostinterest in the Association.

Secretary Dan Quinn read a mostenlightening letter from VincentIannucci outlining in detail the re­search work Vincent has done, whichincluded conferences with DeanKaspner, who is in charge of schol­arship activities for New York Uni­versity.

After considering the feasibility ofseveral approaches to this matter theBoard finally decided that orphanedchildren of deceased former NinthInfantry Division men should be giv­en preference when the award ismade. Accordingly, The Octofoil wasinstructed to run a story to the effect

CHILDREN OF FORMER NINTH MEN WHO AREDECEASED WILL BE GIVEN FIRST CONSIDERATIONWHEN BECKER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD IS MADE

HARRY ORIENSTEIN, 9TH Q.M. CO., FIRST TOFILE REPORT AFTER MEMORIAL SERVICES

DETROIT'S SHERATON-CADILLAC HOTEL HAS ALLTHE ANSWERS WRAPPED UP UNDER ONE ROOF

art and seconded by Max Umansky.A unanimous ballot was cast forPesteL

Third Vice-President: Vic Campisiwas nominated by Bob Rumenapp,and seconded by Ed McGrath. Aunanimous ballot was cast for VicCampisi. I

Judge Advocate: Ed McGrathnominated Harrison Daysh. Thenomination was seconded by JohnKorobko. A unanimous ballot wascast for Harrison Daysh.

Secretary: Dan Quinn was nami­nated by Jack O'Shea and secondedby Tony Chacomas. A unanimousballot was cast for Dan Quinn.

Treasurer: Thomas Boyle wasnominated by Ed McGrath and sec­onded by George Apar. A unani­mous ballot was cast for Boyle.

There being no further businessand upon a motion duly made byMax Umansky and seconded by JackO'Shea it was voted to adjourn at9:15 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,JOHN KOROBKO, Acting Secretary.

(In the absence of Secretary DanQuinn.)

it was voted to accept the report andgrant the Washington Chapter thesum of $100.DONATE HISTORY

After a motion duly made by MikeGatto and seconded by Bob Rume­napp it was voted to instruct the sec­retary to contact Mr. Joseph H. Ew­ing, Director, First Army Museum,and notify Mr. Ewing that the Asso­ciation will donate a copy of "Eight It's always just a matter of hoursStars to Victory," the history of the after a Ninth Infantry Division As­Ninth Division, to the Museum. The sociation Reunion before The Octo­Association's newspaper, The Octo- foil receives a breakdown on whofoil, will carry his message of appeal represented the 9th Q.M. gang andfor donation of war trophies, etc., for what they did at the Reunion. Thesethis worthy endeavor, the First U. S. reports come from Harry Orenstein,Army Museum, Governors Island, 640 E. 139th St., Bronx 54, N. Y.New York. At this time Harry is furnishing

Bob Rumenapp then gave a report The Octofoil a breakdown on the 9thof the 1961 Reunion Committee-- Q.M. fellows who were in Worcester,which will be held in Detroit, Mich., Mass. for the Memorial Mass Nov. 6.July 27, 28 and 29 at the Hotel Shera- The letter from Orienstein follows:ton-Cadillac. President Frank Ozart Here are some of the highlights ofthanked Bob Rumenapp for his re- Father Connors' affair:port. Connors Coffee Shop

After much discussion by all the The 16th Annual Mass ServicesBoard members present, the secre- The 9th Division Dinner (or Fathertary v,; .•_ 'cquested to explore the Connors' dinner)possibilities of holding the 1962 Re- You wouldn't think it was possibleunion at or near Fort Bragg, N. C. to plan an affair that brought soThe secretary will contact several much pleasure to the men, womenmembers in the Carolinas who may and children of the Ninth Divisionbe of assistance in this matter. who attended Father Connors' affairBECKER AWARD in Worcester on Nov. 5 and 6, 1960.

A written report of the progress of Saturday evening the men andthe Louis Becker Scholarship award their families gathered in Connors'was received from Vince Iannucci Coffee Shop. There was a buffetand was read by the secretary. Presi- lunch. Later in the evening moviesdent Frank Ozart expressed his ap- . were shown of the 9th Division atpreciation to Vince Iannucci for his IFort Bragg, previous Reunions anduntiring efforts on behalf of this pro- previous Father Connors' parties­gram. The next issue of The Octofoil . along with other Ninth Division As­will announce how eligibility for the sociation affairs. In two of the scenesscholarship may be arrived at. Andy Milano whispered to the writer

After a motion duly made by John "Look, there's our Q.M. 'boys' on theSabato and seconded by Edward Mc- screen."Grath it was voted to adjourn at 8:05 Sunday morning, Father ConnorsP. M. in his 16th annual mass Memorial

Respectfully submitted, told the capacity crowd that the de-DANIEL QUINN, ceased men of World War II andNational Secretary, those who passed on after the war

9th Infantry Div. Assn. were still remembered by the Ninth

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MINUTESFOR THE 57TH BOARD MEETING

November-December, 1960

MINUTES OF THE 581H MEETING OF THE BOARDHELD IN WORCESTER, MASS., NOVEMBER 5, 1960

The 58th meeting of the Board ofGovernors of the Ninth Infantry Di­vision Association was called to orderat 6 P.M., on November 5, 1960, atthe Hotel Bancroft, in Worcester,Massachusetts. In attendance were:Messrs. Frank Ozart, Paul Plunkett,Mike Gatto, Edward McGrath, MaxUmansky, Robert Rumenapp andJohn Sabato. Also present were: VicePres. Vincent Gugglielmino, Treasu­rer Tom Boyle and Charles Tingley.

There being a quorum the meetingwas declared legally convened byorder of President Frank Ozart.

Daniel Quinn, secretary, then readminutes of the 57th Board meeting.

After a motion duly made by MaxUmansky and seconded by PaulPlunkett, it was voted to accept thereading of the minutes as read, andplace same on file.

Upon a motion duly made by MikeGatto and seconded by Max Uman­sky, it was voted to reimburse VicButswinkus, a member, the sum of$32. This represents an outstandingbill for insignias that Stan Cohen, aformer secretary, received from But­swinkus for resale to the Associationmembers. This amount representspayment in full for monies owed toVictor Butswinkus.OCTOFOIL REPORT

Paul S. Plunkett, editor of The Oc­tofoil, gave a report on the paper.Because of the limited budget thepaper will be mailed to paid-upmembers only. Possibly twice a yearthe entire mailing list will be used.this will include delinquent mem":bers, hoping they can be aroused intobeing removed from the Free Load­ers list.

Charles o. Tingley gave the Wash­ington Reunion report. The finan­cial results showed a profit of $735.59for the Association. President FrankOzart thanked Tingley and the en­tire Washington Committee for a jobwell done.

After a motion duly made by JohnSabato and seconded by Mike Gatto

The following is a transcription of scholarship to be awarded by the Robert Rumenapp, Board memberthe proceedings of the 56th meeting Association there are many details from the Greater Michigan Chapter,of the Board of Governors of the 9th to be studied. The sum of $500 hav- has furnished The Octofoil with aInfantry Division Association, as ing been donated by the widow of beautifully printed, in colors, bro­compiled by Secretary Dan Quinn: the late Louis Becker, Mrs. Becker chue of the Sheraton-Cadillac Hotel,

The 56th meeting of the Board of will be kept advised of the commit- Detroit. This is the hotel the De­Governors of the Ninth Infantry Di- tee's progress. troit committee has selected as thevision Association was called to ord- Financial Chairman Vince Ian- headquarters hotel during the 1961er by President Glenn O. Moore at nucci gave a report of the financial Ninth Infantry Division Association4:30 P.M., July 28, 1960 at the Shore- accounts for the past year. Reunion. Thursday, Friday and Sat­ham Hotel, Washington, D. C. After a motion duly made by urday, July 27, 28, 29, 1961, are the

Those present were: Messrs. Frank Frank Wade and seconded by Tom dates. Now's a good time to startWade, John Korobko, Art Schmidt, Boyle it was voted to accept the Re- preparing for this event.Max Umansky, Paul Plunkett, Jack port of Accounts. PLENTY TO SEEO'Shea, Frank Ozart, Tom Boyle, After a motion duly made by Many Ninth men who were vis­Vince Iannucci and Vince Guggliel- Paul :,?lun~ett and seconded by Art itors to Detroit in August, 1960, at­mino. S~hmldt It 'Yas v~ted to thank tending the national convention of

Secretary Dan Quinn read min- Vmce IannUCCI for hIS excellent re- the Veterans of Foreign Wars forutes of the 55th meeting. ports.. one entire week are com:plaining

After a motion duly made by Jack .After a mo?on duly made by about not being able to visit or seeO'Shea and seconded by John Ko- Vmce Iannucc~ and seconded. by only a few of the sights the Detroitrobko it was voted to approve the Paul PI~nkett, It was voted to relffi- VFW Committee had arranged for.minutes as read and place same on burse RIchard Pestel the sum of $25 All future issues of The Octofoilfile. for the signs made by him for the until after the 1961 Reunion will beCHANGE TO OHIO CHAPTER Association. This plus the sum. of filled with information about points

After a motion duly made by Tom $25 voted at the last board meetmg of interest the Detroit Ninth Divi­Boyle and seconded by Jack O'Shea, for a tota~ of $50. This sum is on~ sion Committee has arranged forit was voted to change the name of for materIals used by PesteL former Ninth men and their fami­the Columbus Chapter to read the After a motion duly made by Tom lies to enjoy.Greater Ohio Chapter. ~oyle and seconde~ by Frank Ozart President Frank Ozart has visited

Vincent Iannucci gave a report of It was voted to adjourn at 6:30 P.M. D t't dId ·th th . Arthe progress of the Scholarship Respectfully submitted, e rOl an couns~ e WI e ­Award Committee. Being the first DANIEL QUINN National Secy. rangements CommIttee and chec~ed__________---.:=- ---.:. ' through the "Manual of ReunIOn

Operation" with the committee.Plants where many Association

members are employed will be post­ing vacation schedules shortly afterthe Christmas holidays. One wholeweek in Detroit could be spent en­joyably and beneficially. One dayshould be spent on a cool boat trip tosome of the Canadian points of in-

BOARD OF GOVERNORS MINUTESFOR THE 56TH BOARD MEETING

The 57th meeting of the Board ofGovernors of the Ninth Infantry Di­vision Association was held at theShoreham Hotel, on July 29, 1960 inWashington, D. C.

The meeting was called to orderat 8:30 P. M. Present were the fol­lowing members:

John Korobko, Bob Rumenapp,Tony Chacomas, Paul Plunkett,Jack O'Shea, Frank Ozart, MaxUmansky, George Apar and Ed Mc­Grath.

Bids for the 16th annual Reunionwere asked for:

There was only one bid-that ofDetroit, Mich. This city was unani­mously selected by the Board.

President: Frank Ozart was nom­inated for President by Jack O'Shea

___a.J.."d...~ded-by~ J'ohnKorobko.~ Aunanithous ballot was cast for FrankOzart.

First Vice President: Vincent Gu­glielmino was nominated by GeorgeApar, seconded by Paul Plunkett.A unanimous ballot was cast forVincent Guglielmino.

Second Vice - President: RichardPestel was nominated by Frank Oz-

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VIC ALSKO IS VICTIMOF HEAIRT ATTACK

On Oct. 6, 1960, The Octofoil re­my kindest regards and best wishes c~ived a very sad letter. from Mrs.to all of those in attendance. I'd VIctor Alsko, 500 Washmgton St.,be most happy if it was possible for Bentleyville, Pa. Parts of the letterme to greet them all personally. reads:"HOLY JOE" HOFMANN Dear Members of the Ninth In-9TH Q.M. AT BRAGG fantry Division Association ...6541 Gulfside Road I regret to inform you of the deathLongboat Key, Florida of my hl;lsband, Victor Alsko, who

Dear Charlie: It is nice to receive served WIth Co. K; 47th Regt. as aa special invitation to the Reunion S~ff Sergeant. VIC was proud ofin Washington. This swnmer I have hIS war ~ecord.and the .men .heto stay near home since I am run- served WIth. HIS decoratIons m­ning for County Tax Assessor in cluded the Bronze Star and the Pu~­Manatee County. This calls for me pIe Heart..He r~?d and rer~ad 8making every opportunity to get Stars to Vlctor:y. He comp~led abetter acquainted in the county. scr~pbook of .hIS war experIences,

Seeing the names of the "old ~hICh I am go~ng to keep an~ cher­gang" in The Octofoil rings a nos- ~sh forever.. VIctor was a polIcemantalgic note with me and I would like In BentleyvIlle for the past 14 years.very much to see each one and to He died suddenly of a h~~ attackreminisce on the early Ninth In- on Aug. 20, and had a mIlitary fu­fantry days. Please give my best re- nt;r~l. on Aug. ~4. T~o former 9thgards to each one that attends the DiVISIon men paId theIr respects andWashington Reunion. You are to perhaps there were o~ers who ~ame.be commended for the hard work The engraved veteran s stone wIll beand continued interest you have placed .at the ~oot of the gra~e be­shown and generated in the Ninth fore WInter. VIC leav:es n~ chi.ldr~n,Infantry Division Association and a baby daughter haVIng dIed In m­the Washington Chapter. Note my fancy.address change to Longboat Key. CO~TINU~S THE OCTOFOILCOL. HARRY KmSNER, Ret. ?Ince VIC al~ays read. Th~ Octo­Exec. Officer 9th Q.M., Fort Bragg foIl, please contInue send~ng It to the227 Primrose Place, same a<;ld,ress: I would IIk~ to keepSan Antonio, Texas on recelvmg It.. (Enclosed IS a check

Dear Tingley: Received your in- for The OctofOll for one. ~ear.) .vitation to the 9th Reunion. Glad I ho~ th~t whe~ VIC s buddle.s

lto find out through your letter and reads hiS obltu~y l~ The OCtOfOlliterature the whereabouts of many some ?f them, w~ll wr~te a~d tell !lle"what I consider and what one of theIr aSSOCIatIOn WIth him durmgwould call" charter members of the comb~t. , .9th Q.M. Bn., and 9th Div. person- (EdItor s Note: Secy. QU~llfl h~ re­nel. I fail to see any mention of tu.rned ~e check but VIC s widTo

h,:

McCormick, who was one that re- WIll c~ntinue to get h;er .copy ofported for duty at the time you and OctOf01I: The Octofo~, In behalf ofothers arrived in the early days of the entire mem!:>ershlp extends toSeptember 1940. I hope he was not the b~reaved WIdow m.ost h;umbleone of the 'missing. and sInc~re sympath~ In this her

I . d f . E most tryIng hour. It IS hoped someJust returne rom a tnp ast f V" ld b dd' '11 dr h a

and can't start back in that direc- 0 I~sou Ies WI op ertion now. I certainly would have fe~ l~nes and help cheer her up atI 'ked t b t th R . PI thIS tIme.)1 0 e a e eumon. ease -PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

convey my esteem and regard~ to M KENZIE MAILED· OUT OVER 75members of the 9th Q.M., particu- Clarly those who joined the Q.M. in LETTERS TO FORMER 26TH F.A.late August and early Septe.mber, SERVICE CO BUDDIES HE KNEW1940.· They were a fine collection of •young officers. You may recall, the Joe McKenzie, 95 Washington9th Q.M. Bn. received the first com- Ave., Waltham, Mass., mailed out 75mendation (October, 1940) of any pieces of mqil in mimeographedoutfit in the 9th Division when the form just before the Nov. 6 date fotBrigate Commander, G~n. Short, the Memorial Mass in Wor'ifster,made his first inspection of the 9th Mass. .Division. In his news letter boostIng attend-MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM ance for the Memorial Mass Joe hadC. WESTMORELAND other newsy items, which included:Office of the Superintendent Change your rec?rds to read:United States Military Academy Anthony J. PontIcello, 930 RIdgeWest Point, New York Rd., Am.bridge, Pa.

Dear Charlie: Thank you for your Joseph D. Mosier, 435 S. Yates St.,letter of 30 June. I am planning to Kankakee, Ill. . .attend the Reunion on the 30th to John E. BraZil, 5275 Red Wmeryinclude the final banquet. Of co~rse Rd., Gayerville, Calif.I could have some interference Robert F. Porter, 610 S. State St.,which would force me to change my Warren, Pa.plans but I am going to do my ut- RETIRES YOUNGmost to be present for the 20th An- George Wilkinson has retired as aniversary of the activation of our postal clerk in the Concord, Mass.great Division. post office. How does a young fellow

Your congratulations are appreci- like him. retire at such an early age?ated. I have been here for only sev- Walter Swenson knows how becau~eeral days and have much to learn to he too has ;etired from Uncle S~ sget on top of the job. postal servIce. Walt was a clerk In

- PAY J 96 r DUES NOW - Boston's famed South Postal.JOHN KOCAY STOPS VISITS IT~LY . .,

Mrs. LOUIse PergIOvanm, wife ofIN TO SAY 'HELLO, ,PAT' our Pergi, and her mother, visited

Pat Morano advises that John Ko- Rome, Italy,. this past summer. Peecay, of H Co., 60th (with the 9th W,ee, as she IS known to all ex-26ers,from 1941 to 1945) is working for WIll have plenty to tell us at Wor-th A · S '1'1 cester Nov. 6. A lot of the ex-26ers. e V In omerVI e, N. J. .Morano would like to know if she retracedIS employed at the SomerVIlle VA h h band ste s through Cefalualso. Kocay looked Pat up and stop- er. us . s . PM I PI'ped by say "Hello," after reading in T[onma, NICOSIa, arsa a, a ermo,

The Oct?fo~l ~he:e Pat w~s working. e Had a note from Kenneth LoreyJohn IS hvmg In ManVIlle, N. J. BI d Th orporalI's now mar-

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY- an . e ex-c .ried and the father of two chIldren.

J. D. Sayers Leaves Texas IN OLD DOMINION STATE

F D t B h FI If you travel south through Rich-or ay ana eac, a. mond, Va., call this number: BE. 3­The post office department has no- 8350. It will connect you with Truly

tified The Octofoil that J. D. Sayers' G. Hainmock, another man fromold address was Rt. 3, Shiner, Texas, Servo Bty., 26th F.A. Truly has beenbut the new address is Box 1732, married 13 years; has a 5-year-oldDaytona Beach, Fla. About the time boy, and works for Liggett & My­Sayers was making his move he also ers. I ll1ade the call this past sum­directed a communique to Dick Pes- mer on our visit to Williamsburg.tel, 1467 E. Livingston Ave., Colum- He lived too far up the road for abus, 0., inquiring of Peste1 what the visit at that time. -1961- Detroit,charges would be for Peste1 to make Michigan, is your convention city­one of his now famous Octofoils 1961.-Joe McKenzie.that would be suitable for framing. - PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY- 9th Division "Paper"Roger L. Vulleumier Outfit Stays On RollsNow a Married Manl Clippings sent to The Octofoil ad-

Roger L. Vulleumier, 68 Hartsdale vise that the Army has been cutAve., Hartsdale, N. Y., has finally back to 14 manned divisions and thattalked himself into a wife. The new the 9th Division at Fort Carson hasMrs. Vulleumier happens to be one been reduced to "zero strength."of the charming school teachers in Officials deny that the 9th, who§@Hartsdale. 17,000 ll1en fought through Tunisia,

Rog says he's keeping plenty busy Sicily, Normandy, Northern Francewith his house repair and mainte- and Germany in World War II hadnance work. He hopes to attend one been deactivated. But to all intentsof the Greater New York Chapter and purposes the 9th now is a papermeetings before long. While with the division without a single man to9th Vulleumier was with Hq. Co., carry the flag or its battle streamers.1st Bn., 39th Regt. - PAY J 96 1 DUES NOW-

Excerpts from some very interest­ing letters received by Charlie Ting­ley, secretary of the Washington, D.C. Chapter, just before, during andright after the 15th Reunion held inWashington are being reprinted be­low:MAJ. GEN. GEO. B. BARTHChief of Staff, 9th Division

From Hague, N. Y., Gen. Barthwrites in part:

Dear Tingley: I have been prettymuch tied up here and was sorry Icould not make the long trip to theReunion where I would have enjoy­ed so much seeing my many oldfriends. . . . I remember so well theearly Reunions. Hope I'll be able tostart attending again. It takes a lotof hard work on the part of mem­bers like you and there is much ex­pense involved. I am enclosing asmall donation for the treasury. Re­member me to myoId friends in theNinth.SENATOR LEE METCALF

Lee Metcalf is a Congressmanfrom Montana's First District anda candidate for the U. S. Senate. Hewas a Military Government Officer.Parts of his letter reads:

Dear Charlie: Thanks for sendingme The Octofoil and a special in­vitation to attend the Reunion. Thisspecial session of Congress is goingto take so much time that I am stay­ing out here in Montana until Aug.15 and do a little campaigning. Bestwishes for a successful Reunion.FORREST ON MANEUVERS

A letter from Col. A. T. Forrest,a former 15th Engr. man, writes:

Dear Charlie: Thanks for your re­minder letter of June 29. The Armyseems to have a spy in the ranks ofthe Ninth Division Association. Eachyear of late, after the reunion datehas been set, the Army has sched­uled my reserve camp for the sameperiod. This year the spy was work­ing again. Dates the same, and theyare sending me to Fort Knox. I hateto say it but it looks like I will missanother Reunion. Please give mybest regards to all the fellows, andin particular the 15th Engr. gang.LT. COL.D.W.HANCOCKwas with 9th Signal

Hq. 1st Cav. Div., APO 24, SanFrancisco, Calif.

Dear Charlie: I appreciate yourletter announcing Reunion plans. Iwill not be able to attend since I amhere in Korea. Yet my thoughts willbe with you and our friends. Per­haps next year I will be there. Ileave Korea next month for an as­signment in DCSOPS (G-3), Pen­tagon. So I will be able to get to­gether with the D. C. Chapter then.Regards to all myoid 9th friends.COL. GEORGE HERISFormerly with 9th Q.M.Mead Point Drive, Greenwich, Conn.

Dear Charlie: Just day letteredyou care the Shoreham: "Extremelysorry; severe storm here precludesbeing present for Reunion. Give ourbest regards to all former Ninth QMBn. friends."COL. JOHN S. CARRIERMilitary Government OfficerWounded on Remagen BridgeBox 218, Summerville, Pa.

Dear Charlie and All: Just a noteto let you know that much as I'dlike to I cannot make the Reunionthis year. I am selling my insurancebusiness and this coming week-endis the time set for the big transfer.Give my best regards to all my for­mer 9th friends who will be there.FROM LT. GEN. M. S. EDDYNinth Div. Commanding Officer

From Fort Benning, Ga., with apicture of the National Bank of Ft.Benning, "The Infantryman's Bank"and Manton S. Eddy, Lt. Gen., U.S.Army, Ret., Chairman of the Board,comes a letter, parts of which ap­pear below:

Dear Charlie: Upon my returnfrom a short visit to Florida I foundyour nice invitation to the 9th Div.Reunion. I only wish I could bethere, and if it had taken place aweek later I could have. However,as I have to be in Washington onthe 8th, 9th and 10th to attend theAssociation of the United StatesArmy annual national meeting, Ifind it impossible to arrange my af­fairs to permit me to make the triptwice in periods so close together.

I hope you will remember me toeveryone, especially Gen. Craig andLindsey Nelson. Please tell him howmuch I enjoy his broadcasts on Sat­urday afternoons. With every goodwish for a successful convention.COL. WILLIAM WAIKARTC.O. 9th Q.M. "A" Co.Transferred to 709th Ord. Co.209 Ardennes Circle, Fort Ord, Calif.

Dear Charlie: For many reasons Ican't possibly attend the Washing­ton Reunion as much as I'd like to.I would appreciate it if you'd give

CHARLIE TINGLEY AND WASHINGTON COMMITTEERECEIVED SOME MIGHTY INTERESTING LETTERS

bership in the hope some relicswould show up in many old barracksbags that would be greatly appreci­ated by the museum director.

Most any item will be appreciated.A partial list of gadgets that are par­ticularly wanted for display and aslisted in the request being sent outinclude unofficial photographs of ac­tion ill combat zone; maps carried ormarked in combat; personal diaries,helmet, field glasses, mine snake,map case, grenade, bayonet, 1944and 1945 calendars, signs markingdivisional units or headquarters, roadmarkers from France, Germany orBeligium, pick mattock and en­trenching tool, models of artillery,tanks and light aircraft, captured en­emy maps and documents, Frenchand German newspapers, gas mask,gas alarm gong, mess kit, canteen,Coleman burner, wax heating units,packaged K ration, C ration, D bar,battlefield relics, barbed wire, shell~ases, etc.

Persons who are willing to donateitems to the First Army Museum areasked to write to Mr. Joseph H.Ewing, Headquarters First U. S.Army, Governors Island, New York4, N. Y. (Telephone is WHitehall 4­7700, extension 3862). All letterswill receive an immediate reply.

Wants to Get Books JOH;N FRIEL SENDSThat Refer to 9th Div. SOME NEWSY NOTES

It takes John C. Friel a long timeto make up his mind to write, butwhen he does he sends in a newsyletter. John was with the 3rd Bn.,47th Regt. In a recent letter to Secy.Quinn he writes:

Dear Danny: I hear from some ofthe fellows once in a while-mostlyChristmas cards. Had a letter from"Pop" Long several months ago, andChristmas cards from Orville Lon­pher and Randall Martens. I heardindirectly from Walter Vincinellythis summer. I camped next to hisneighbor in the mountains of WestVirginia. He is in Masontown, Pa.He has a good job-supervisor in acoal mine.

You probably know that HughBurchell was killed in an auto acci­dent in 1952.

I enjoy The Octofoil and hearingJoe Polasek Is Keeping occasionally of the other fellows.

Dan, you are doing a fine job fromHis Dues 'Way Ahead all I hear. Keep up the good work.

Joseph Potosek, former D Co. 47th - PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

lad, had his membership dues paid Donates "8 Stars toup until 1961-but to be sure that he V· t "t L·bstays in good standing money has Ie ory 0 I raryjust been received for 1961-1962-19631 In the last issue of The Octofoil adues. Joe sends his kindest regards· letter written to Secy. Quinn byto all his old buddies and would ap- Guerino V. Scuccimarri was pub­preciate hearing from any of them. lished. He is a patient at the VA

- PAY J 96 J DUES NOW - Hospital in Montrose, N. Y. Secy.

Henry Gel·sel Work,,·na Quinn mailed the lad a copy of "8<7 Stars to Victory." He was quite

For Pennsy Railroad proud of the volume, and in a cardto Secy. Quinn he has this to say:"After showing the book to the oth­er veterans in my ward I gave it tothe librarians to read and had itstamped "Government Property." Awonderful gift. I hope some day Ican repay you." The pride this boyhas for the old outfit is certainly aninspiration to all.

Henry Geisel writes from 242 S.3d St., Lehighton, Pa., on Pennsyl­vania Railroad stationery and sendshis dues with some nice things tosay about The Octofoil. Henry alsoasks from letters from his old bud­dies in A. T. Co., 39th.

-PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

The Old Gray Mares . . They Ain't What They Usta Be

A merry group of K Co. 47th Raiders, it was-pictured above at theShoreham Hotel Washington (D.C.) 1960 Reunion. The "Raiders"confined raids while in Washington to appropriating any social liba­tions found in the many rooms visited. The old 47th gang pictured, leftto right are: Nat Valone, Rochester, N. Y.; Max Umansky, New YorkCity; Captain Gordon "Red" Sympson, Lexington, Ky.; George Bas­tedo, Basbrouck Heights, N. J.; Ray Strall, Teaneck, N. J.; JamesMalley, North Bergen, N. J., and Richard Pestel, Secretary-Treasurer,Ohio Chapter, 1467 E. Livingston Ave., Columbus, Ohio.

A communique was read to theBoard members meeting in Worces­ter, from Joseph H. Ewing, Direc­tor, First U.S. Army Museum, Gov­ernors Island, New York 4, N. Y.

The letter is self-explanatory andparts of it read as follows:

This headquarters plans a perma­nen exhibit of First U. S. Army his­tory here on Governors Island.... Itwill tell the story of First Army inboth World Wars-how its soldierslived and fought.MAPS, PHOTOS, ETC.

It is expected the exhibit will in­clude maps, photographs, paintings,sketches, documents, small arms andother items of. ordnance, items ofequipment, personal diaries keptduring the war, volumes of militaryoperations in both wars, flags, otherwar trophies, etc.ASK FOR DONATIONS

With the hope that persons whohave served in First Army divisionswill prove to be a source of suchitems, we are asking that an appealbe made to members of the Ninth In­fantry.Division Association.DONATE HISTORY

The Board authorized the donationof a copy of "8 Stars to Victory" forthe museum and requested The Oc­tofoil to make an appeal to the mem-

Louis Y. Kula, 3114 General Tay­lor, New Orleans 25, La., was ad­vised by the Chief of Military His­tory, Department of the Army tocontact the Association for informa­tion about a list of books supposed­ly published and dealing with cer­tain aspects of the Ninth InfantryDivision. Secy. Quinn sent him themaps sought but the book "TheFinel Thrust, the Ninth Infantry inGermany, Sept. 1944 to May, 1945, aHistory," there was no record onfile in Secy. Quinn's office of anybook by such a title. If there's anymember who reads this request inposition to give the Louisiana in­quirer the information he desires,he will be grateful to hear fromthem.

-PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

FIRST U.S. ARMY HEADQUARTERS SEEKING AFEWGADGETS FOR USE IN APROPOSED MUSEUM

November-December, 1960 THE OCTOFOIL Page 7

MEMBERS DEMAND PRINTING OF ROSTER SHOWING NAMES OF THOSEWHO ATTENDED REUNION IN WASHINGTON AT THE SHOREHAM HOTEL

TOM BOYLE TURNS ON THE STEAM .IN EFFORTTO AWAKEN NEW ENGLAND BACK· SLIDDERS

FITZPATRICK LIVING INBLUEGRASS COUNTRY

Edgar Huff is the head repair­man at the Spartanburg, S. C. Re­frigeration Co., 414 E. Main St.,Spartanburg, S. C. Ed,--anotherCo. B, 15th Engr. buddy ArthurSchmidt visited while on his re­cent extended around the circuittour, posed in front of the plantfor this picture with Art.

Almost back to the Sidewalksof New York Art Schmidt left thePennsylvania Turnpike and beatit over by .A.lIentOtfm,Pa., whel'~__he contacted another former Co.B, 1'5th Engr. man, Al Fraid, pic­tured above, who lives at 933 N.5th St., Allentown, Pa.

NEWSYMany of us attended the Reunion

last July and would like to meet withyou and pass along what took place.The Shoreham Hotel was a perfecthost. My room looked like a ballpark, it was so big. The new presi­dent is Frank Ozart of Illinois; theFirst Vice President is Vince Guiglie­mini of New York, the Second Vice,Richard Pestel, Columbus, and theThird Vice President is our own VicCampisi. Ed McGrath was elected toa 3-year term on the Board and Ihave been re-elected to the Office ofTreasurer.

As Treasurer I can assure you ourorganization is in excellent condition,but we still must solicit dues andnew members. If you wish, dues maybe paid through this chapter anddues received now are for the year1961.

With a spark plug like Tom Boylein action it's a good bet that thoseNew England lads will be in therepitching like they were doing a fewyears back-before many moons.

AI fraind In Allentown

"Smitty" Still In the Army­Dad Remembers The 9th Diy.

Every year about this time theAssociation can depend on gettinga letter from Mr. J. W. Smith, Rt. 1,Butler, Pa., which reads as follows:

Dear Danny: You will find en­closed a money order for $4.00 formy son's 1961 dues in the Ninth In­fantry Division Association. Thename is Wrignold J. Smith. He isstill in the Army. Send me his 1961card so I can be sure that it is mailedto his correct address.

Evidently that lad has told "theold man" what a jam-up outfit theNinth was and Dad intends keepingJunior paid up and in good standing.

-PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

Shoot An Azimuth ForSam Feightner's Home

Any former 9th men motoringthrough the Northern part of Ohioshould take time out to visit withSam Feightner, Rt. 1, Loudonville,Ohio. But they should read carefullythe directions he sent some old bud­dies in Columbus on how to locatehis place. It may be a bit of troubleto locate but the scenery in thoseparts is beautiful and Sam's hospi­tality blends in perfectly. Parts ofhis letter with travel instructionsreads:Mr. Richard Pestel,Columbus, Ohio.

Hello Dick: Received your letter.I was looking for you, son. Wasafraid you wouldn't be able to findme. I really live closer to Ashland,Ohio (9 miles), it's 11 miles to Lou­donville. The little community I livein is called Widowville, on State Rt.511. Rt. 511 runs from Route 39 nearPerrysville to Ashland. When youget to Loudonville at the corner onRt. 3 and juncture with Rt. 39-take39 to Perrysville and north until youcross Rt. 511. Turn right on Rt. 511on a curve-follow 511 to Widow­ville. Signs are down (about fourmiles from Route 39). Widowville isa small village. Anyone can directyou to my place after you get there.Regards to all former Ninth men. Ihope to be in Columbus for a visitsoon and to meet a lot more of thegroup then. As ever-Sam.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

Thomas Boyle, secretary of theNew England Chapter and treasurerof the National Association, who livesat 39 Hall Ave., Somerville, Mass.,recently sent out an urgent appeal toformer Ninth men in the New Eng­land area to get the lead out of theseats of their breeches and get ac­tivity and interest aroused again inAssociation affairs. Secretary Quinnadvises the effect of Tom's letter isbeginning to soak in and results arenoticeable.TO THE POINT

Parts of the letter reads:Dear Comrade: The 1959-1960 year

was a wonderful year for the NinthInfantry Division Association. Mem­bership increased and the Associa­tion operated within the bounds ofits income. In fact, the organizationis a few dollars richer after this lastyear. However, the New EnglandChapter was not as active during thissame time. The 1960-61 season willstart this fall and the New EnglandChapter should start this one withenthusiasm.

Mr. and Mrs. Elias O. Hopkins, 30Lewis St., Feasterville, Pa., DivisionHeadquarters.

Mr. and Mrs. John Fox, 412 SouthAve., Holmes, Pa. (parents of JackO'Shea).

Harold G. Perry, 3278 So. Utah,Arlington, Va. Div. Hqtrs. APO.

Merrill A. Kiser, Box 254, Rt. 4,Vienna, Va. Hq. Co., 39th.

Jack A. Dunlap, 703 EvergladesDr., Alexandria, Va. B Co., 39th.

Maj. Gen. John G. Van Houten,Fort Myel', Va. 60th Inf.

Raymond H. Gardner, Hiltons, Va."H" Co., 47th Inf.

Samuel B. Ferguson, 1648 W.Grace, Richmond, Va. 9th Med. Bn.,Co. "D"-Co. "D," 1st Bn., 47th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Jones,5802 Dryden Dr., McLean, Va. "F"Co., 47th Regt.

Albert Hasson, 330 Sunset Drive,Ports, Va. 47th Servo Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert C. Geist, 11400Millard Ave., Chicago 55, Illinois. Co."H," 39th Inf.

Al Sebock, 14211 Mackinaw, Chi­cago, Ill. 60th Inf., K Co.

John Clouser, 200 N. Elm St., Mt.Prospect, Illinois. Hq. Btry., 26thF.A. Bn.

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Matusik,3424 S. 57th Court, Cicero 50, Illinois. Well, Suh, Howard Fitzpatrick is"M" Co., 47th Inf. located in Louisville, Ky., living at

Frank Ozart, 2241 South Marshall 1310 Vine Drive, and works for Gen­Blvd., Chicago 23, Ill. CQ. D, 47th. eral Electric in that Kentucky. me­

Major John W. Miller, 1660 E. Hyde tropolis. He asks The Octofoil to ex­Park Blvd., Chicago 151, m. Co. F, tend an invitation to any and all for­60th Inf. mer Ninth men who may be passing

Edward W. Machowski, 5931 N. W. through Louisville to look him up.Circle Ave., Chicago 31, Ill. 9th Med. He is especially anxious to hear fromBn., Co. D. some of his old buddies who were in

Steve T. Dobrino, 6041 W. Law- Hqtrs. Co. 2nd Bn., 47th Inf. Anti­rence Ave., Chicago 30, TIL Co. A, Tank Platoon. Howard give The Oc­15th Engrs. tofoil a "shot in the arm" with his

Mr. and Mrs. George J. Kortas, kind remarks about the Association's2333 Lockwood Ave., Chicago, Ill. Co. "official gazette."B, Hqtrs. Co., 60th. - PAY J 96 J DUES NOW-

Mike Belmonte, 3604 West Iowa, McKenzie fami'y SpentChicago, TIL Btry. A, 60th FieldBn. Most En,·oyab'e Week

Norman L. Martin, 6 S. 14th St.,Belleville, Ill. 60th Hqtrs. A letter from Joe McKenzie, 95

Oliver H. Carter, 7635 Walters Washington Ave., Waltham, Mass.,Lane, S.E., Washington, D. C. Anti- dated way back on Sept. 15, writtenTank Co., 47th. after his return from the Washing­

Col. and Mrs. Cecil L. Propst, Box ton Reunion contains some interest­269, Hqtrs. ARDC, Andrews AFB ing notes about his rambling aroundWashington, D. C. 9th Div. Chaplain: the nation's capital during, after and

Gen. Louis A. Craig (Ret.), 3700 before the Reunion. Parts of thatFordham Rd., N.W., Washington, letter read:D. C. Div. Htqrs. Another convention of the great

Anthony J. Chaconas, 5101 13th Ninth Infantry Division AssociationSt., N.W., Washington, D. C. 84th is now but a memory. A pleasingField, Battery "B." memory for those who were there

Charles Kothe, 5509 Pollard Road and an unpleasant memory for thoseWashington 16, D. C. 47th Inf. ' who stayed away from. t~e be~t

Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Wilson, Ca- summer we~ther our NatIon s capI­nal Point, Fla. Co. "B," 9th Med. Bn. tal has had m years.

Joseph H. Williams, 810 Coble Dr., A L~TLE RAIN . .Tallahassee, Fla. Co. "E" 47th and RaI!! fell a few tImes early m theCo A 47th ' mornmg when all were asleep. OnePe~ F. 'Payne, 78 Second Street, afternoon .rain fell for a?out one

Chic~asaw Ala. Hq. Co. 2nd Bn hour. A. lIght sh.ower lastmg about47th Inf ' . three mmutes dId not dampen or

Julius·L. Iannotti, 247 Foxon Road delay the ceremonie~ at t~e TombEast Haven Conn Hqtr Bt D" of the Unknown SoldIer. WIth all ofArtillery.' . . ry., IV. the. rain .every~ne always .looked

Valentine S. DeMaria, 20 Rockmere theIr best m th~Ir sum;ner p~mts.Ave. Old Greenwich Conn 47th The McK:~z~e famIly enjoyed aRegt: Hdqtrs. ' . full :week VISltU:g m~n:y of the at-

Mr. and Mrs. Ted E. Miller 410 ~ractIons tha~ brmg mIllIons of tour­S.E. 4th Washingt I d 39th 3 d IStS to W~sh.mgton ev~ry yea~.. MostBn Med: on, n . ,1' of the bmldmgs are aIr condItIoned.

Stanle~csJ. Tokarz, 1829 Calumet The well informed ~uides wh~ c;on­Ave., Whiting, Ind. D Co., 39th Inf duct ~o~rs are a credIt to the mIllIons

Ton J. Valeri 821 D tr 't A . of CIvIl servants throughout .they . ' e 01 ve., country We spent two days Just

Monroe, MIch. A Co., 15th Engrs. looking' at the wonders in the Na-John N. Korobko 9540 Decatur . I A G II h S 'th .

Detroit 27 M' h 47th Inf 2nd B 'tIon~ rt aery, t. e mI soruanHd t C' IC. . n., InstItute and the Uruted States Na-

q rs. o. tional Museum.John M. Ma:ule, 124 Bear Lake Rd., As long as we were so far south

Muskegon, MICh. A Co. 15th Engrs. and not knowing when we might beMr. and Mrs. Robert (Betty) RU;- going that way aagin we went to Co­

menapp, 2.2613 Furton ~t., St. ClaIr lonial Williamsburg. It was a hur­Shores, .MICh. 60th Anti-Tank. ried trip but we enjoyed it. If you

FranCIS K. Maher, 14 Davenport plan to go make arrangements toSt., Worcester, Mass. C Co., 15th stay at least two days.-Joe McK.Engrs. _ PAY J 9 6 J DUES NOW-

Thomas J. Boyle, 39 Hall Ave., H ff V· ., dIe ,.Somerville, Mass. C Btry., 26th Field. U 'S, e naro ,no

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Olsen 389Highland Ave., Randolph Mass: Co."G," 47th Inf. '

Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. McGrath,99 Edwards Rd., Green Harbor, Mass.Co. C, 15th Engrs.

George Bender, 31 Winslow RoadBrookline, Mass. Co. B, 15th Engrs:

Sydney Levinson, 38 WaumbeckSt., Roxbury, Mass. Co. B, 15thEngrs.

Joseph A. McKenzie, 95 Washing­ton Ave., Waltham, Mass. ServiceBty., 26th F.A.

Father Ed Connors, 353 Grove St.,Worcester, Mass.

George J. Bundza, 138 BeaverbrookPkwy., Worcester, Mass., Co. A, 15thEngrs.

John Brandi, 400 Buckeye St. Til­tonsville, O. Division Hq. Co. '

Dale E. Smith, Rt. 1, Mt. Vernon,Ohio. 39th 2nd Bn. Med.

Mr. and Mrs. Harold N. Stone,4100 Haughn Rd., Grove City, Ohio."G" Co., 47th Inf.

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Robert L. Davis, 184 Academy Pl.,Wilkes Barre, Pa., Co. I, 60th Inf.

John F. Laubach, 752 Cherry St.,Bloomburg, Pa., Co. B, 9th Med. Bn.

J. A. Callahan, 354 Marianne Road,Lafayette Hills, Pa. 39th Inf.

L. A. Johnson, 614 Ontario Ave.,Renovo, Pa. 84th F.A.

Thomas M. Pitzer, 789 McKeanAve., Donora, Pa. 9th Q.M.

John Boden, P. O. Box 58, Chester,Pa. 26th F .A.

Mr. and Mrs. Theodore C. Schmidt,1803 Allen Lane, Abington, Pa. 26thF.A., Hqtrs.

Ralph H. Brown, 2806 S. 9th St.,Arlington 4, Va. Co. C, 47th Inf.

Andrew Joseph Fiel, Jr., 121 Hen­ry St., Portsmouth, Va. Co. B, 9thMed. Bn.

Carl W. Taylor, Danville, Va. ServoCo., 47th.

William W. Crocker, 605 FultonAve., Falls Church, Va. Service Co.,60th Inf.

Walter F. Mezyk, 1109 St. ClairAve., St. Louis, Mo. Hqtr., 47th Inf.

Denis McGrath, 174 No. Grove St.,East Orange, N. J. E Co., 39th, Hqtr.60th.

Bob Charles Roberts, 5300 WebsterSt., Philadelphia, Pa. Co. A, 15thEngrs.

James R. Burke,-2nd Bn., Hqtr.39th.

Martin J. Bree, 2495 DogwoodAve., East Meadow, L. 1., N. Y. Svc.Co., 39th.

Peter F. Zullo, 287 Penn. Blvd.,Linnbrook, Long Island, N. Y. 1stBn. Hqtr. 39th.

William H. Marsh, 7716 OxmanRoad, Hyattsville, Md. 34th F.A., "A"Btry.

John J. Kowalski, 1705 Tilton Dr.Silver Spring, Md. 709th Ordnance:

John H. Allen, Jr., 3916 WendyLane, Silver Spring, Md. F Co., 60thRegt.

W. J. ~elckmann, Rt. 2, Box 160,CrownSVIlle, Md. Hqtr. 2nd Bn. 47th.

Gordon H. Sympson, 766 SherwoodDr., Lexington, Ky., Co. "K," 47th.

Byron Angell, Jr., 572 SmithfieldRd., B Co., 15th Engrs.

Rev. Gerald F. Rowan, 1504 No.Erie St., Wichita, Kans. 9th M.P.s.

Louis M. Connor, Churchton, Md.Defense Platoon, Hqtr. Co.

Charles L. Gill, 43tl Old Trail, Bal­timore 12, Md. Co. M, 39th Inf.

Ralph· C. West, 956 Nicholes Dr.,Laurel, Md. 9th Band.

Charles E. Sheridan, 3901 Falls Rd.,Baltimore 11, Md. Saturday only forbanquet (son), Co. K, 47th. Fatheris Honorary Member.

Steve Yuhasz, Jr., 5522 Newton St.,Cheverly, Md. C Bty., 84th F.A. Bn.

Peter G. Maganelli, 6704 HillendaleRd., Chevy Chase, Md. A Co., 15thEngrs.

Warren W. Boulden, Gilpin Ave.Gilpin, Md. Co. C, 15th Engrs. '

Thomas P. Shine, 4008 74th PlaceLandover Hills, Md. G Co., 39th. '

Mr. and Mrs. Charles O. Tingley,720 Thayer Ave., Silver Spring, Md.9th Q.M.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Wade, PortTobacco, Md. 39th Inf.

Robert L. Walters, 2422 ValleyWay, Cheverly, Md. 39th Inf. CanonCo.

Mr. and· Mrs. Arthur MacDougall,5051 Homestead St., Philadelphia 24Pa. Co. F, 60th Inf. '

Mr. and Mrs. William A. Coen, 1140Overlook Dr., Washington, Pa. 47thInf., Cannon Co.

Steve Lelak, Venetia, Pa. 47th Inf.George E. Kopac, 619 Remaby Ave.,

Springdale, Pa. 47th Med.Frank 1. Wyandt, 1423 East Elm St.,

Scranton, Pa. Co. A, 15th Engrs.Patrick L. De Colli, 1837 S. Car­

lisle St., Philadelphia 45, Pa. Co. B,15th Engrs.

Anthony J. Soprano, 713 DelawareAve., Norwood, Pa. Co. A, 15th Engr.

Mr. and Mrs. Victor Butswinkus6265 Ditman St., Philadelphia 35, Pa:Co. F, 60th Inf.

John A. Merrick, 105 E. Washing­ton Ave., Newtown, Pa., Co. A, 60th.

John Compel, 1714 Wesley St., Mc­Keesport, Pa. 2nd Bn. Hq. Co. 60th.

~.1bert Micolucci, 1614 LynewoodDrIve, Havertown, Pa. Service, 47th.

Michael Bish, 19 Campbell Circle,Duquesne, Pa. Hq. Btry. 60th F.A.

Richard B. Sharpnack, 4641 Mt.Troy Rd., Pittsburgh 14, Pa. 84thField.

John Sabato, 2743 Snyder Ave.Philadelphia 45, Pa. Co. E, 39th Ini

William D. Rolar, 105 Oak LaneShinpenburg, Pa. Hq. Btry. 26th F.A:

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Palady, 322 31stSt., McKeesport, Pa. Q.M. CO.

Jack O'Shea and nephew, 412 So.Ave., Holmes, Pa. 3d Bn. Hqtrs., 39th.

Jerry A. Nothman, 1339 E. WeaverSt., Philadelphia, Pa. Hq. 1st Bn.39th Regt.

Martin A. Niverth, Box 325, Mari­anna, Pa. 84th Field.

The following registration cardswere sent to The Octofoil as copy forthis issue. They are not classified byunit or arranged alphabetically. Theprinting in this form will at leastsatisfy the many demands that havebeen made for such a list to be pub­Lished since the 1960 Reunion ad­journed.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hoffmeyer,Deshler, Nebraska. 3rd Bat. Hq., 39thInfantry.

Simon Garber, 136 Capen St., Dor­chester 24, Mass., Co. B, 15th Engr.

Thomas Merchant Gray, 73 Mon­mouth St., Brookline, Mass., 15thEngrs.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gurliaccio, 21Lawrence St., North Wilmington,Mass., 34th Field Arty., Servo Bty.

Tom Beers, 100 Woodlawn Ave.,Baltimore, Md. Hqtr. Co., 15th Engrs.

Sal Trapani, 4733 Wyaconda Road,Rockville, Md. H Co., 39th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carci, 6324Kilmer St., Cheverly, Md. 2nd Bn.,39th Inf.

George N. Chekan, 5703 GallowayDrive, Oxon Hill, Md., 39th Inf., Co.C, 1st Bn. ,

John C. Mantegna, 2404 RavenviewRoad, Timonium, Md. 9th Div. M.P.s.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Allison,4516 N. Dittmar Rd., Arlington, Va."B" Co., 15th Engrs.

Mr. and Mr.i. Richard Cohen, 1412Woodbine St., Alexander, Va., 60thRegt., A Co.

Albert J. Willingham, 5106 Ash­bol'O Dr., Alexandria, Va. Hq., 34thField Arty.

Col. Frank L. Gunn, 6406 25th St.,N., Arlington, Va. Hq. 2nd Bn., 39th.

Dr. Robert 1. Miles, 3604 MonumentAve., Richmond, Va., 39th Medics.

Bill Martin, Box 991, Hamlet, N. C.Cannon Co., 60th.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Rankin,Mt. Holly, N. C. 15th Engrs.

Henry E. Royall, 105 Noble St.Chapel Hill, N. C., 60th Inf. '

Ed T. Baker, Moorefield, W. Va.,9th Signal Co.

Bennie Gulick, Aldie, Va. Hq. Co.,39th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Craig, OaktonVa. Div. Hqtr. '

Stephen B. Grey, 2501 N. Under­wood St., Arlington, Va., 9th Div.M~.s. '..

-"Arthur J. Stenzel, 8949. 215th St.,Queens Village, 27, N. Y. Co. "B,"47th Regt.

Mr. and Mrs. William Zachman 27Kensington Ave., Massapequa, L. I.N. Y. 47th Inf., Co. H, 2nd Bn.

John J. Marcogliese, 936 Van NestAvenue, N. Y., 62, N. Y. H Co., 47th.

George J. Apar, 330 Fairway DriveFranklin Square, N. Y. Co. B, 47th:

Charles J. O'Connor, 631 11th St.,Brooklyn 15, N. Y. 60th Inf. Regt., ICo., Canon Co..

Gerry E. Fasano, 294 ArlingtonAve., Brooklyn 8, New York. Co. A,15th Engrs.

Patrick J. Higgins, 144 E. Dean St.,Freeport, L. I., N. Y. Co. D, ,.89th.

Harold Jacob, 240 Audubon Ave.,New-York City (33), Hqtr. Co., 3rdBn., 39th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. William R. Miller 6Plover Lane, Levittown, L. I. 39thInf. 3rd Bn., Hqtrs. Co.

Sam Spector, 101 Helen St., Bing­hamton, N. Y. B Co., 39th.

Nick Androvich, 352 50th St.,Brooklyn, N. Y. 39th Inf.

Arthur P. Paulus, 147-49 HuxleySt., Rosedale, Queens, N. Y. "e" Co.,15th Engrs.

Richard D. Cooper, 156 Bay St.,Glens Falls, N. Y. 39th Inf., "M" Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Pizzofer­rato, 985 Potter Ave., SteubenvilleOhio. 39th, "H" Co. '

Percy F. Rishel, 645 W. Main St.,Geneva, Ohio. Hq., 2nd Bn., 47th.

James W. Rushlow, 2295 17th St.,Wyandotte, Mich., L Co., 60th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. John Bonkowski19941 Hickory St., Detroit 5, Michi~gan. 9th Recon.

Marcus Sciarappa, 1015 GrassmereAve., Wanamassa, N. J. Btry. C.,26th F.A.

Louis A. Pandolfi, 35 Hay Ave.,Nutley, N. J. C Bty., 60th F.A.

Mr: and. Mrs. Al J. Cuprys, 1124W. Kingshlghway, Mt. Ephraim, N. J.9th Div. M. P.s.

Emmett H. Schuette, 303 LibertyAve., Hillsdale, N. J. I'K" Co., 47th.

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Fitzsimmons,55 Maple Parkway, Sparta, New Jer­sey, 3rd Bn., Hqtrs., 47th.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Farrauto 352South Olden Ave., Trenton, N. i 1stBn., Hqtr., 39th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Lasalan­dra, 188 Intervale Rd., Stamford,Conn., 60th Field Arty., Hqtr. Btry.

Elwood H. Cypher, 603 5th St.,New Kensington, Pa., 47th, Co. "A."

George Albert, 292 E. Lincoln St.,Waynesburg, Pa., 1st Bn. Hqtr. Co.60th Inf.

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MORE NAMES OF THOSE ATTENDING REUNION

WALDRON THANKS 'EMUpon arriving back in California

Taylor learned that "Blackie" Wal­dron had returned and his addressis W. D. Waldron, 600 WashingtonSt., Dildale, Calif. Waldron wants toextend thanks to members of theGreater Michigan Chapter for kind­nesses shown him while he was hos­pitalized near Detroit. Waldron asksfor his old buddies to drop him acard now and then to the addressgiven above, which is a suburb ofBakersfield, Calif.

and New Mexico Taylor was able tovisit with his brother who is a 20­year Armed Forces man.

A visit to Fort Worth and thehome of Wilton's mother and sisterwas made before moving on to Wich­ita Falls for a visit with anotherbrother.

CHAPTER SPIRIT IS ON EARL DUNCAN DOESTHE MOVE ... UPWARD A BIT OF SEARCHING

Earl Duncan, Rt. 1, Humboldt,Tenn., former 1st Bn. 39th Medicslad, sends The Octofoil a photo ofsome 22 of his old outfit taken inEngland March 24, 1944, which it ishoped space will be available for usebefore long. Along with the photoEarl sent some old clippings aboutthe outfit, quotes from the clippingswill no doubt revive fond memoriesin the lTIinds of many.SERVICE PLAQUE

One clipping referred to the Meri­torious Service Unit Plaque to theMedical Detachment of the AAA-O39th Regt., covering the period from1 Sept. 1944 to 1 Nov. 1944 duringwhich time the Detachment then un­der the command of Major Jay P.Roller rendered invaluable assist­ance and displayed superior per­formance of duty under extremelyadverse and trying conditions."

"The morale, efficiency and loyaldevotion to duty of this organizationupholds the highest traditions of themilitary service," stated the citation.

The Ninth Infantry Division As- CRACK DIVISIONsociation never dabbles in politics of Another clipping Duncan sent is aany nature. The action taken at the reminder of those unforgettable daysWashington Reunion can in no sense and nights. Brief but to the point:of the word be interpreted as of any A brief European itinerary of thispolitical significance. But the mem- 11-bel'S assembled in Washington'did go crack infantry division £oJ.1!luws:",'rft.,' -jon record as unanimously endorsih.a June 18:" Cut CherbQur~Penm ~

..-'" sula near Barneville.· ~the passage of H. R. No. 11318. June 25: Entered Cherbourg and

This House Resolution is a bill to became one of three divisions to helppermit the recomputation of retired take the port. .pay for personnel of those services July 1: Lt. Gen. Omar N. Bradleyretired prior to June 1, 1958. announced the 9th had mopped up

Gen. Frank Hart (Ret.), U. S. Ma- all remaining resistance on Cap derine Corps, asked the 9th Division

W h d Ia Hague.veterans in as ington to en orse July 25: Cut St. Lo-Periers road.the proposition for Equalization of Aug. 28: Crossed Marne River andRetired Pay for the Uniformed Ser- swept through Chateau-Thierry.vices. It had previously been en- d B Idorsed by the 3rd, 4th and 5th Ma- Sept. 2: Recon troops entere e -rine Divisions. The resolution as gium near Momignies at 11:07 A.M.

Infantry regiment crossed border la­adopted by the Ninth Division Asso- tel' the same morning.dation brought out the fact that d Mthere was no basis for the gross dis- Sept. 5: Infantry crosse euse

River south of Dinant under fire.crimination being practiced against Sept. 13: Troops moved into Ger-retired personnel who retired prior many south of Roetgen.to June 1, 1958. Sept. 14:. Infantry regiment then

Many of our own Ninth members breached Siegfried Line, advancinghave been affected by this discrimi- through both first and second-linenatory practice and it might be well defenses.for members of the Association to Sept. 20: Holding positions alongcontact their Congressmen and Sen- Siegfried Line against mortar andators and let them know that the artillery barrages, moving into newNinth Infantry Division Association pillboxes in some sectors.repudiates the discriminatory tactics _ PAY I 9 6 I DUES NOW-

and strongly supports enactment of DICK O'CONNOR LAPSH. R. 11318.

Brig, Gen. John E. Elmore, U.S.A. UP CALIFORNIA SUN(Ret.), and Col. C. W. Yuill, U.S.A. DI'ck O'Connor's new address is(Ret.), have both thanked the Asso-ciation for its cooperative and un- 9567 Bluford Ave., Whittier, Calif.derstanding position in this matter. He misses the old Hudson County,

-PAY 196 I DUES NOW- New York gang, but that guy is liv-Bob Beebe Writes ing it up out there. He writes about

the 3-bedroom and two-baths "den"Robert H. (Bob) Beebe writes from he's living in, located near his golf

5621 Astoria Place, Orlando, Fla. He course, if you please where he playssends regards to all his old buddies 11 months out of the year. He s al­from Co. K, 47th, especially Max most on the Freeway and just a fewUmanski, George Bastedo, Dick Pes- miles from Disneyland. Dick is stilltel, etc. with the A&P Tea Co. He and two

Bob's old stamping ground was in of the youngsters drove out to Cali­and around Paterson, Jersey City fornia two years ago, Mrs. O'Connorand way stops in between until 1955 following with the other three afterand he caught the Florida fever. But settling up affairs in Hudson Coun­he still wants to remain a member ty, New York.of the Greater New York Chapter. The O'Connors are planning a trip

- PAY I 9 6 I DUES NOW - back East for their 1961 vacationNICE REUNION PHOTOS l' and hope to get back during the '61

Reunion. He wants to hear from anyDominick Miele, Box 1108, General former Ninth men who might be

Postoffice, New York, N. Y., secre- living anywhere near his address.tary of the Greater New Y~rk Chap- Evidently this Irishman has ad­te~, has sent The OctofOlI. several justed himself to the ways of theprmts, of shots .made dun~g the Quakers in Vice-President Nixo~'sWashmgton ReUnIon. These mclude balliwick and in all probability WIllviews of the band in front of the soon be one of the town squires.Shoreham, memorial services views, _ PAY I 9 6 I DUES NOW-and after banquet candid shots. As An old man walking down a streetsoon as the space is available in The saw a small boy crying, and asked,Octofoil some of the photos will be "Little boy, what are you cryingused. It's guys like Miele who keep about?" The little boy said, "I'mThe Octofoil a going institution- crying because I can't do what thealong with their chapters and our big boys do." So the old man satnational association. Thanks. Dom. down alongside and also cried.

A memorandum from SecretaryQuinn shortly after the Washing­ton Reunion read: "I don't knowwhat happened at Washington, butsomething started the Chapters toreally start rolling. That is Phila­delphia and New England. Ohio hasbeen active, likewise New York andMichigan. But some of the otherChapters had really slipped. It onlytakes a few members to get the firestarted. Of course it's a load of hardwork but when he returns come init is well worth the efforts. JerryNothman of Philadelphia wrote andasked for a list of the members inthat area. I am going to run himoff the entire list I have.. Tom Boyleenclosed a copy of a letter he sentto 200 members in New England. It'sa good sign to see this activity. Afterall the chapters are the lifeline ofthe National Association."

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

Endorses H..R. 11318

November-December, 1960

All during the month of OctoberThe Octofoil was receiving beautifulpost cards from all the states be­tween California and Missouri. Thecards were signed by Wilton andJuanita 'Taylor, Stop 6, Star Route,Lost Hills, Calif. Taylor is a former47th man. He is originally from theLone Star state of Texas; Juanita isa former Missourian. They were onan extended vacation. The viewssent from Lake Jackson in Wyom­ing were really beautiful.

The descriptive letters and cardsabout the cool nights, luscious fruit,wild animals, big herds of cattle andall the other sights was just likebeing on that safari down throughthe valleys and over the mountains,and then across the pIt 'us, taking inGod's wide open country .3.t a time ofyear it is at its best.

Coming back via Texas, Arizona

TAYLOR CLA'N TAKE IN THE BEAUTIFUL SIGHTSFROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO MISSOURI

(on right), "'aformer B, 15th Engr man, reosides at 4516 N. Dittmar Rd., Ar­lington, Va. Joe and his guest,Art Schmidt, are pictured in frontof the family garage in Arlington.

-PAY 1961 DUES TODAY-

This Is a Small Worldfor former 9th Men

The Octofoil's Staff Writer, OhioChapter Secretary-Treasurer Rich­ard "Dick" Pestel is quite a "tink­erer" with all kinds of gadgets outon the Pestel EI Rancho, near Co­lumbus, O. He recently sent one ofhis sabre saws to the John OsterManufacturing Co., 5021 N. LydellAve., Milwaukee 17, Wisc. for somerepair work. He wrote a letter to thecompany on Ninth Division station­ary. When the saw was returned, anote was attached to the repair in­voice "No charges, signed RichardKullner, foreman parts and service,formerly E Co., 39th Regt., Ninth In­fantry Division."

IT'S MAJOR CLYDE FOWLER••• REMEMBERS OLD GANG

THE OCTOFOIL

Major Clyde Fowler was a ser­geant with the 47th Regt. He re­ceived a commission in France andwas transferred to the 2d Bn., 60th.

He is now station at Brooks ArmyMepical Center, Fort Sam Houston,Texas. In a recent letter in SecretaryQuinn Major Fowler writes:

Dear Danny: A few weeks back Icame across your name and addressin one of the Army magazines re­ferring to the dates and places ofDivision Reunions and persons tocontact concerning the reunios. See­ing your name brought memoriesof the old gang and our travels ofover 15 years ago.

Glad to know the 9th Division Re­unions are still being conducted. Iknow you have contributed much ofyour time and effort in keeping italive. Somewhere along the line Ifell by the wayside like so many ofthe other "backsliders."LIKES THE ARMY

As you can see by the address, Iam still in the Army and have en­joyed my stay in the Army. Afterleaving the Ninth I had a six-monthassignment in New Orleans and thenwas assigned to Fort Sill, Okla. forover six years. Then I had a shorttour of 7 months in Korea in 1952;then transferred to Japan, where myfamily joined me. Then I had a two­year tour here at Fort Sam and thena tour in Germany '56-'59, and thenback to Fort Sam Houston. Had myfamily with me in Germany and vis­ited every country that we were al­lowed to. A wonderful tour of duty.

I showed my boys many places wecovered during the war. It was quitedifferent from when we made it be­fore. The boys had hundreds ofquestions to ask about what we didand why. While in England on leaveI visited Helen and Bill Sutherlandon the Isle of Wight. They have a"Pub" very similar to the "Peace­ful Home," Alresford. We talkedabout old times over glasses of "bit­ters." Darts are still the game ofthe day and I couldn't help butparticipate in a game. She said sheused to hear from Goldsmith once ortwice a year plus at Christmas time.

Do you ever run into Harold Jof­fee, Bob Ruffulo or any of the oldgang?

My wife, Dorothy, is fine, and iskept busy with the two boys, Callo­way, 11, and Don, 10.RETIRING

The end of December I will com­plete 20 years' service and will re­tire with the rank of Lieutenant­Colonel. Deciding where to settledown is a problem. Right now Ithink we will settle in California­between Los Angeles and San Diego.

Major Fowler would be glad tohear from any of the old gang.

-PAY 1961 DUES NOW-

Old Dominion State Lad

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Palega, 8814Sabre St., Bellrose, Long Island,N. Y. Co. B, 47th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Guglielmino,114 Charles St., Floral Park, L. 1.N. Y. 47th, "F" and "G" Co.

Frank Fazio, 820 Mace Ave., Bronx67, N. Y. Co. H, 47th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Vic J. Ogeen, 17 Ba­con St., LeRoy, N. Y. 60th Inf., Co. B.

Charles LiBretto, 3028 150th St.,Flushing, L. 1., N. Y. 2nd Bn., 60th.

Emil P. Langer, 3007 89th St., Jack­son Heights, L. I., N. Y. Co. "A," 47th.

Vincent A. Iannucci, 58 EllsworthAve., Yonkers 5, N. Y. 47th Inf., 2ndBn., E Co.

Walter J. Niblock, 425 E. 161st St.,Bronx 51, N. Y. 2nd Bn., 60th Inf.

John P. Ryan, Sacandaga, N. Y.60th Inf. Regt.

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Rizzo, 29Louisiana St., Long Island Beach,L. 1., N. Y. 47th Inf., "F" Co.

Max Umansky, 8320 141st St., Ja­maica, L. 1., N. Y. Co. K, 47th.

Mr. and Mrs. Nat N. Valone, 74Dorrington Rd., Rochester, N. Y. KCo., 47th Inf.

George Bastedo, 125 Terrace Ave.,Hasbrouck Heights, N. J. K Co., 47th.

James P. Malley, 4404 Dell Ave.,North Bergen, N. J. Co. K, 47th.

Ray Strall, 276 Van Buren Ave.,Teaneck, N. J. Co. K, 47th Inf.

Mr, and Mrs. Dan Quinn, 412 Greg­ory Ave., Weehawken, N. J. 47th Inf.

Frank E. Heikkila, 773 Norgate,Westfield, N. J. Div. Hdqtrs.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Koeppel,7416 Cottage Ave., No. Bergen, N. J.Servo Co., 39th In£.

Martin Krasovetz, 159 S. LakeviewDr., Gibbsboro, N. J. 1st Bn. Hqtr.-­39th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Montalchi,1300 14th St., N. Bergen, N. J. 39thInf. Cannon Co.

James E. Posten, 11 Fourth Ave.,Atlantic Highlands, N. J. APO 9.

Frank N. Russo, 28 Gaston Ave.,Rariton, N. J. Co. B, 39th Inf.

Charles F. Warner, 507 E. Main St.,Bound Brook, N. J. 1st Bn. Hdqtrs.,39th Inf.

Arthur C. Wilson, 141 Sylvan Ave.,Leona, N. J. 9th Signal Co.

George Zipfel, 81 Sussex Ave., EastOrange, N. J. C Co., 47th Inf.

Wild Bill A. Zweil, 81 Thoma Ave.,Maywood, N. J. Cannon Co., 47th Inf.

Pat J. Morano, 31 Brookside Ave.,Somerville, N. J. "B" Co., 47th Inf.

John J. Scully, 99 Summit Ave.,Summit, N. J. Co. H, 47th Inf.

Salvatore J. Salerno, 1 Riggs Place,West Orange, N. J. 47th Anti-TankCo.

Charles P. Trocolli, 1106 ChestnutAve., Woodbury Heights, N. J. Co.E, 47th Regt.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. WHson,530 E. Elm Ave., Woodbury, N. J. 26thField Arty., Hqtrs. Btry.

Henry M. Crane, Sr., 243 LondonAve., Egg Harbor, N. J. Hqtrs., 15thEngrs.

Town Hall clock tower and busyWinchester St.

Ella also sent large post cardviews of Church St., London St.,Wote St., and St. Michael's Church.

She also enclosed a beautiful book­let of photos from Winchester. Pes­tel promises to bring all these photosto Detroit for the boys tc} see whenthey attend the 1961 Reunion.

The only request Dick made thatwas turned down when he wrote hismost recent letter to Ella Gouldenwas his request for the address ofsome of his old girl friends there.Ella advised him most all, if not allof them, had now changed theirnames through marriage from thenames "Poor Richard" knew.

A letter from any former Ninthman to Mrs. William T. Sutherland,The Star Inn, Castle St., East Cowes,Isle of Wight, England, will be ap­preciated.

SAM FERGUSON LOOKINGFOR SOME OF HIS BUDDIES

Samuel B. Ferguson, Box 6003,Richmond 22, Va., was at the Wash­ington Reunion, and is still trying tolocate some of his old buddies fromCo. D, 47th Regt. A couple of bud­dies Sam was in combat with that heis most desirous of locating werewounded in Germany and he hasn'theard from them since then The twoformer D Co. 47th men Sam is espe­cially anxious to locate were namedMiller and Naylor. Maybe with thismeager information some membermay be able to help Sam. If so, drophim a card at once. He'd also like tolocate Pfc. Fuller, Co. D, 47th, andSgt. Tommy Fossman.

(Continued from Page 7)Mr. and Mrs. Michael Mysyk, 12604

Darlington, Garfield Heights, O. Co.G, 60th Inf.

HaiTy S. Sager, 306 W. 4th St., Fos­toria, Ohio. Hqtrs. Co., 2nd Bn., 60thRegt., 9th Div.

Paul S. Plunkett, 52 E. Lynn St.,Columbus, Ohio. Co. B, 60th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Pestel,1467 Livingston Ave., Columbus 5,Ohio. Co. K, 47th Inf.

Mrs. Tippie Hammond, 286 Zimp­fer St., Columbus, Ohio. Guest, Mr.and Mrs. Pestel, K Co. 47th.

Frank S. Chatto, 9104 KennedyAve., Cleveland, O. Co. C, 47th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest R. Long, 517Bayfair Dr., Bay Village, O. 47thMed. Bn.

Mr. and Mrs. Rogert D. Schaeffer,1664 Sunset Ave., Akron 19, Ohio.3rd Bn., 60th Inf.

Dr. Jay P. Roller, 4301 SchrubbDr., Dayton 29, Ohio. 9th Med. Bn.­39th Inf.

Louis M. Prince, 8895 Spooky Hol­low, Cincinnati 42, Ohio. 60 F.A. Bn.

Mr. and Mrs. Glenn O. Moore, 920Pleasant Ridge Ave., Columbus, O."L" Co., 39th Regt.

Dominick Greco, 403 Highland St.,Tiltonsville, o. 60th Field Arty.

Gene J. Berasi, 248 Summit Ave.,Youngstown, o. 9th Q.M.

Louis Almassy, 70 Park TerraceEast, New York 34, N. Y. Co. D,39th Inf.

William M. Kreye, 337 20th St.,Brooklyn 15, N. Y. 1st Bn. 39th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael McInerney,505 E. 87st St., New York 28, N. Y.Co. I, 39th Inf. (Gold Star parents.)

Roger E. Marion, 8 E. 8th St., NewYork, N. Y. 39th Inf.

Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Murell,434 Warren St., Hudson, N. Y. 39thMedics.

Lindsey Nelson, 556 Scarsdale Rd.,Tuckahoe, N. Y. Div. Hqtrs.

Thomas F. Orband, 29 Delmar St.,Binghamton, N. Y. Cannon Co., 39th.

Harry Orenstein, 640 E. 139th St.,Bronx 54, N. Y. 9th Q.M. CO.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schacor, 2206Brookside Ave., Wantagh, L. 1., N. Y.39th Inf. Serv. Co.

Maj. Gen. William C. Westmore­land, Commandant, U. S. MilitaryAcademy, West Point. Div. Arty.,Ch. of Staff, Div. Hq.

Joseph R. Coppolini, 13 FountainAve., Albany, N. Y. Co. G, 60th Inf.

Dominic Miele, 853 Southern Blvd.,Bronx 59, N. Y. 47th Inf., "M" Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mele, 1826Hunt Ave., Bronx, N. Y. 47th Inf.,Co. "H."

Alfred Orletti, 990 Arnow Ave.,Bronx 69, N. Y. Co. H, 47th Inf.

Edward J. Egan, 355 Rutland Rd.,Brooklyn, N. Y. Cannon Co., 47th.

Arthur R. Schmidt, 6920 69th St.,Brooklyn 27, N. Y. Co. B, 15th Engrs.

Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kupkowski,27 N. Gazelle, Dunkirk, N. Y. CannonCo., 47th In£.

Again, thanks to the perseveranceof The Octofoil's old standby, WiltonM. Taylor, former 47th man, now ofLost Hills, Calif., Star Route, Stop 6,members of the Association in rp­union in Washington were able tohear a tape recording from FortCarson. Colo. It was an impressiveRetreat Ceremony made by the Ft.Carson 60th Inf. unit. The Associa­tion has the P.R.O. officer at FortCarson, Major Norbert J. Wayne tothank for the recording as well asTaylor, whose correspondence withthe major resulted in the tape re­cording being made.

-PAY 1961 DUES NOW-

Dick Pestel, staff writer for TheOctofoil and secretary-treasurer ofthe Ohio Chapter, is in receipt of abeautiful brochure from Basing­stoke, England. Accompanying thefolder was a nice letter from EllaGoulden, asking that she and herfamily be remembered to their 9thDivision friends.

A beautiful page picture of theLate-Perpendicular Parish Churchprefaces the booklet. Other picturesshow a drawing of the Market Placein 1841 and as it appears today; thepeaceful Memorial Park, post officeand museum and the impressive WarMemorial. The bombed section ofBasingstoke just opposite the parishchurch as been turned in the beauti­ful Garden of Remembrance, whichis a most impressive scene. All theviews bring back fond memories in­cluding a view of town from the

CARSON-TAYLOR TAPERECORDING RECEIVED

BASI,NGSTOKE, ENGLAND FRIENDS SENDGREETINGS TO THEIR 9TH DIVSION BOYS

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