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J 0 g R N A L ._,,,,,,,........,,,,,,,,,.,.95th INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,,_.Minutes of the Executive Council Meeting held on Monday, May 20, 1963.

July, 1963, Vol. 13, No. 3 Meeting was called to order by President Radik at 8:20 P.M. In the absence ofChaplain Wolf, a minute of silent prayer was observed.

Official publication of the Reading of Minutes--Secretary Nelson read the minutes of Meeting held April 20, 1963. There

NINETY-FIFTH INFANTRY being no corrections, minutes were approved as read.

DIVISION ASSOCIATION Reading of Correspondence--P.O. Box 1274 Chicago 90, Illinois Letter from C. P. Sonny, Mission Quarters, Trichur (S. India), asking our

help in sending used books to his Free Library, to educate the people of Indiaand to attack the evil effects of Communism. Secretary instructed to place article

NATIONAL OFFICERS in next issue of Journal

President Letter from Mrs. Truntschnigg, Jr., advising of death of 95er Karl F. Trunt-EDWARD L. RADIK Sv/360FA schnigg, Jr., Co. M/379th. A sympathy card was signed by the Officers and5119 W. Oakdale Ave., Chicago, Ill. Council members and mailed by the Secretary. Letters received from Local

First Vice-President Chapter, New York, St. Louis, Washington, D. C., and Youngstown, were readFRANK HALPER A/379 and information to be used in next issue of the Journal.7243 S. Spaulding, Chicago, III SECRETARY'S REPORT

Second Vice-President Cash receipts for the period May 20th to June 17, 1963, totaled $276.00,

DELBERT L. SEARS B/320 Engr. summarized as follows:I0 N. School St., Mt. Prospect, Ill.. 1962 Dues .......... 1 $ 3.00

1963 Dues .......... 86 258.00 New Members ......... 15Secretary . 1964 Dues .......... 3 9.00 Reinstatements ........ 29

THEODORE NELSON Div. Hq. Co. Renewals ............ 461317 W. 72nd Place, Chicago, III. $270.00 --

Treasurer Donations ............... 6.00 90FRED HEFFNER 1/3791413 W. 171 St., E. Hazel Crest III. $276.00

1965 1964 1963

PAST PRESIDENTS Paid Memberships at Reunion and Prior ............ 2 5 301

GERALD F. RAMSHAW ..... 195 -52 Paid Membership Oct. 14, 1962 to June 17, 1963 ..... 2 17 851

WALTER J. LASKOWSKI ..... 1952-56 TOTAL PAID TO DATE ....................... 4 22 1,152FRED M. PETERSON ......... 1956-60EDWARD L. RADIK ......... 1960-63 New Members at Reunion ...................... 38

New Members Oct. 14, 1962 to June 17, 1963 ...... 39

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL TOTAL .................................... 77

LESTER WOLF L/378 420 Prospect Members Flyers were mailed June 13, 1963, making a total of8032 S. 86th Cf., Justice, Illinois 2,362 Flyers since April 16, 1963.

E. MARINANGELI 320th Med. gn. TREASURER'S REPORT

1073 Crave Couer, LoSalle, Illinois Cash Balance--May 20, 1963 .............................. $3,229.72FRED M. PETERSON K/377 Receipts to June 17, 1963 ................................. 276.00

7725 kavergne, Skokie, Ill. $3,505.72

RAYMOND R. VLEIGER K/377 al_proved for Payment as of April 20, 1963 ........... 237.872751 N. Troy St., Chicago, Illinois Less, Bills

WILLIAM P. SHARKEY K/377 Cash on Deposit, General Fund ............................ $3,267.856622 S. Campbell Ave., Chicago Cash on Deposit, 1963 Ads ................................ 141.00

ADOLPH A, KUTZ Div. Hq./AGR7179 Merchandise Mart, Chicago Cash Balance ................................... $3,408.85

CLARENCE D. JANKOSKI K/377 Add: Secretary's Petty Cash Fund ................... $ 100.003053 N. Racine Ave., Chicago, III. U.S. Savings Bonds at Cost ................... 2,880.00

FRANCIS E. SAFARIK Div. I-tq./AG Accrued Interest on Bonds .................... 632.00912 N. Ridge, Arlington Heights, III.

ANDREW MIRABILE M/378 $3,612.00$336 W. Drummond, Chicago, III.

WALTER J. LASKOWSKI Med/378 Total Assets ..................................... $7,020.85467 Highland Ave.. Elmhurst. III. (Continued on Page I1)

GENO'S WARM UP Amostonioyablooxcursiona oundManhattan and the famous N. Y. CitySkyline--The Brooklyn Navy Yard,

by Geno Marinangeli (320 Med Bn) U.N. Building, Grant's Tomb (Who'sLaSalle, Illinois buried There?) and the most inspiring

of them all--The Statue of Liberty.Hey!I! This is Geno again! And I the service "Prima Qualita".

got something to tell you 95ers! So-- This should be a must. At our last Re-First of all--There is going to be the Hope to go back there again_ union in N. Y. City, Gert and I stole14th Annual Reunion of the 95th In-

away from the festivities to experiencefantry Division Association and it's Add these for some "exclusive" (and one of our. greatest thrills! Can'talmost here--and 95ers and families expensive) musts--The Pen and Pencil guess? Well, here it is--should be preparing for the invasion of --Famous for food--The Cafe Chau-New York City. We'll be there--will veraus (take lots of money) featuringyou? It's time to get ready--although snails, clams, mussels and etc.---cooked Around two in the morning, on a realmany started as soon as the last Re- in French wine--their beef is terrific foggy nite, we took a Hansom cabunion was over--So 95ers, start pool- for gourmets who don't go the seafood around Central Park. Our Driver wasing your resources and be sure you will route. The twenty-one and Nic's-=-in an old, old timer--a man who hasbe among those who answer "Roll Greenwich Village---featuring the best driven a Hansom cab for many years.Call". And-- Dixie-land in N. Y. City. He spoke of some of His favorite- cus-

tomers such as "Diamond Jim" BradyYou all remember the Chicago affair and Lillian Russell and recalled with

--It was a Pip!--Everyone seems bet- pardonable pride that he was also theirter than the preceding one--I may be favorite driver. One night in N. Y.prejudiced--but it was on par with the City we hope to find that same driver!best--It was great! Chicago Hospital- He's our favorite too.ity--the best. But--

I don't know if these are reasonsThe New York boys were in Chi- enough to go to the Reunion. For us _

cago. They saw what went on--Dick we need no reason. We'll be there. I'dPerlish, John Toopozian and Joe surely hate to miss one. Quite a fewRoach--They are not going to stand of us are around the six-o-clock markstill and be out done. They are going now and we who try to make the Reun-"all out" to surpass the Chicago Re- ion "The Loveliest Days of the Year",union. After all, this is going to be in can't afford not to be there. Besides,New York City. They are going to we would miss--FrankHalper's *X'X*have some surprises (we are sure they horn, Adolph Kutz's "Come heah",will). They know what the 95ers ex- Johnny Hein's "bottle fatigue"--Regis-pect and they will get it. We want the tration--Business Meeting--Stag i'4ite,best and nothing else will do! You --The Dinner Dance--and the Metzknow what? We are going to get it! Hour. Yes -- we would miss them--An all-star cast with Dick Perlish at I guess that is the Inner Compulsionthe head should dispense with any which drives us to meet--meet anddoubts as to its success, meet again.It can't fail! And--

Just like a 95er wrote in a letter aThe Hospitality Room--A report few days after the Reunion, "I know

was made at the very lively Board now what it means to be a 95er and Imeeting, "The H.R. is going to be big- know what I've been missing. Until Iger and better." Every one meets in made my first "Reunion", I thought itthe H.R. at one time or another--many would be like a convention-- But thisnew acquaintances are formed there, is a Reunion, I hope I never miss an-The H.R. is a very important part of other." He also wrote, "You know thatour program and is maintained thru the Metz hour is something--I Can't ex-generosity of the 95ers, so see you there plain it--could there be a more beauti---and---- ful ceremony?" Buddy, a lot of guys

could give you an explanation of theSome places to see and visit--The Metz Hour. They may all be differ-

Latin Quarter, The Night Club Tour, ent-- but you can bet the meaning willEmpire Room at the Waldorf----Del- be the same. So--monicos and Luchens Restaurant, The

Bowery, and of course Mama Leones. Other interesting places_The Bat- Until Aug. 16th, we will be patientlyGert and I enjoyed Mama Leones very tery, Empire State Building and a must waiting for the zero hour--Registra-much--a very famous restaurant, it --The Four Seasons--for a drink and tion--we hope to see a large, crowd.features Italian foods and motif. Got a look around--The Three Sixes-- Let it be so well attended that whena big kick out of ordering our dinners Dempsey's Bar, Madison Sq. Garden, the Reunion of 1963 is over, 95ersin Italian--the food was delicious and Yankee Stadium--And_ will say--"This was the best yet".

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NEW YORK CHAPTER WASHINGTON CHAPTER YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO

The boys are working hard on the On May 15th, General Maroun, The May Meeting was held at thereunion and expect to have a meeting John Blazek, Arthur Rice, Lt. Col. home of Edward Godec. A family pic-

nic is planned for late June or earlyof the Chapter at the reunion. Letters Donnelly Bolton and Lt. Col. Howard July and after the reunion, we are plan-have gone out to Area Chapter mem- D. Elliott had lunch in the General's ning a Corn Roast in September. Twobers to attend the planned meeting and Dining Room in the Pentagon. The new members have been signed up andreunion, upshot of the meeting; making new expect to have a few more.

address lists of active 95 duty person- Auxiliary--

nel. The Women's Auxiliary held theirelection and installation of Officers on

Mrs. Twaddle has had another eye March 10th at the I.F.H. club and hadoperation and it is doubtful she will a very good turn out. The following

ST. LOUIS CHAPTER attend the New York Reunion. Officers were installed;

President ........ Rose WinninghamThe April 20th Meeting was held at

Big 4 Chev. in St. Louis. On May Treasurer ......... Josephine Miklos26th, a family picnic was held at Secretary ......... Margaret PoundsSylvan Springs Park, Jefferson Bar- CHICAGO CHAPTERracks, Mo. And as usual was rained on A Meeting of the members, wives,late in the e_,ening, children and friends was held June CHAPTER SECRETARIES

23rd at the Washington Heights Boost- Youngstown, OhioA little news of the boys; er Club on the south side of Chicago. Joe Miklos

Sam and Pearl Disheroon are going About 75 attended and hot B.Q. beef 69 Benito Av. Youngstown 4, Ohio

to the reunion, Going by way of Ni- sandwiches were served. Dick Martin, Washington, D.C.agara Falls to celebrate their 26th wed- Doris and son from Granite City, 111. Arthur H. Riceding anniversary, and Harold and Annette Regnier from 22 California, N.W. Wash. 8, D.C.

Wenzel and Amy Wogh want to Kankakee, Ill. also attended. Ruthattend the reunion if he gets his vaca- Peterson, wife of past President Fred St. Louis, Missourition at the right time. Peterson celebrated her Birthday by Paul Stoicheff

Joe and Jean Johnson plan to attend winning the door prize. 9 bevonhill Lane, Granite City, Ill.and work in a visit to relatives in New New York

Jersey. John Connolly1600 Hillside New Hyde Pk., N.Y.

The new Twins will probably keep Photographs on first and Statue ofthe Paul Stoicheff's at home. Liberty on page 5 by The New York Chicago, Illinois

Dick, Doris and Phillip Martin will Convention and Visitors Bureau. Edward k. RadikS119 W. Oakdole Av. Chicago, Ill.be there.

The boys of the Chapter are workingon the Program Ads and hope forat least $200.00 (send them in boys,time is flying by).

The chapter sent flowers and attend-ed the funeral for Sylvia Fields, wifeof chapter member John Fields.

(Editors Note) The Officers and Coun-cil members extend their deepest sym-pathy. Sylvia will be missed at theReunions.

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---- " GOING TO NEW YORK?FromOur

NationaIDesk..President's.UNITED AIR LINES

New York City is presently served by two airports, Idlewild InternationalWhile watching TV the other night and Newark in New Jersey. LaGuardia does not handle jet aircraft.

the thought suddenly struck me that United Air Lines advises that if a man and wife travel any day but Sunday,

all of a sudden our country has re- Family Plan fares apply. This means that you may go first class jet more cheaplythan tourist jet.

membered that there was quite a war EXAMPLE: Chicago-New York Jet Tourist:back in the early forties. I must say it Husband .................................... $45.89

Wife ....................................... 45.89is a lot easier watching than it was

doing. (One. Way Including Tax) Total .................. $91.78Chicago-New York First Class Jet Family Plan:

Husband .................................... $57.49At the same time as I watch, the Wife (_,4 Fare) ............................... 28.75

thought came to me, "I wonder what ___

happened to all my buddies after the (One Way Including Tax) Total .................. $86.24Family Plan applies from any city served by United Including Des Moines,

war." It also follows that my next Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland and Youngstown.thought is, "Gosh, but it's going to be

wonderful seeing so many of them i"_"!"'_:_:_'_'!_-':_.,., _ _ _

again in New York in August." The

years pass so swiftly and many of those •_

who were gay blades in the 40's are

now fathers and also grandfathers. I

know we are proud to say to the kids

and grand-kids that we did our part to NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD

try to make the world a little better Chicago to New York

place for them to live in, and our hope Leave Chicago 2:00 P.M ..................... Arrive New York 9:00 A.M.Leave Chicago 4:30 P.M ..................... Arrive New York 9:30 A.M.

is that they won't have to go through Coach Farethe same travail. Single Fare ...................................... $ 71.78 Round Trip

Man and Wife ................................... 113.98 Round TripChildren, 12 yrs. thru 21 yrs ......................... 42.20 Round Trip

Then when August starts coming Group Plan

near and I'm asked what am I making 3 or more going together--each $ 53.85 Round TripSleeper Coach, Single ............................. $ 7.00 Additional

plans for, I answer by saying, "I'm Sleeper Coach, Double ............................. 12.60 Additionalgoing to see many of that old gang of Reserved Seats $1.10 each extra.

mine, and I do mean the 95th gang,

and feel again that feeling of comrade- __

ship and self sacrifice that held us to- -__igether during those terrible times."

GREYHOUND BUS LINES

So, God Willing, see you all in New Chicago to New YorkTurnpike Route, 4 Stops from Chicago to New York

York in August. Leave Chicago 2:00 P.M ..................... Arrive New York 7:39 A.M.Leave Chicago 2:15 A.M ..................... Arrive New York 7:55 P.M.

Sincerely yours, Leave New York 1:45 P.M. ................... Arrive Chicago 5:20 A.M.Leave New York 8:15 P. M .................... Arrive Chicago 11:50 A.M.

Fare $48.55 Round Trip.Edward L. Radik, President 8 additional runs will be added in August.

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HAROLD N. MAXFIELD (A/ WILLARD F. BAKER (Co.1/378),378), Box 126, Harrison, Maine. My 2324 - 26th St., Akron 14, Ohio.-Stillsecond son, John, has just returned employed at B. F. Goodrich as Export

Messages from from a 11/_ year duty in Germany. He Scheduler. Still single. Lookingmembers who wish was a radio operator in Communica- towards 1963 in New York. Would

to express them- tions. We have lots to talk about! like to hear from Capt. Glenn Bennett,selves or give Personnel officer 378th.

JAMES V. CORCORAN (2nd Bnreports on their

Hq. Co./379), 4618 Marmian Way, JIM EDWARDS (Can Co./377),buddies Riverside, Calif. Never lose an oppor- 315 Walton St., Washington, Iowa. Jim

tunity to get in a plug for my business sends Season's Greetings to All 95ers.'"- which has now grown to two. Big J HAROLD WALKER (Sv. Co./

Drive Inn in Edgemont and Blooming- 378), 717 E. 2nd, Washington, Iowa.EUGENE ROWLAND (E/379), ton, Calif. It will surprise you to hear that I was

705 W. Second, Quanah, Texas. The VERN H. MARTINSON (Co. E/ in the hospital last winter from Dec. 10Reunion is always too far from us old 377), Sheriff, Chisago County, Center to Feb. 1st with a fractured kneecap. ITexas Boys. Have been in T&O Food City, Minn. I and wife Dorothy oper- was in Vet's Hospital at Iowa City. IStore ever since I was discharged, ated the family farm in Chisago Coun- wasn't able to do any work until !MayAnyone passing through stop in and ty from 1946, when released from ac- and I'm getting along fine now. My.see me. Enjoy reading the Journal, tion duty until Nov., 1958. And have mishap was caused by a slip on the icebrings back many thoughts . . . More been Sheriff of Chisago County ever riding my bicycle.about the 379th! since. JOE HODGES (SE Btry./920th FA

EDWARD G. DOWLING (G Anti WILLIAM H. LA HUE (Co. M/ Bn.), 2301 Providence Rd., Charlotte7, N. Car. Still in trucking business,Tank 379), P. O. Box 187, Northamp- 378), Rt. No. 5, Caldwell, Ohio. R-C Motor Lines, but have moved intoton, Mass. At the beginning of this Sorry couldn't make it to Chicago last new home. We plan on making Newschool year, I received a Civil Service year, but will try to go to New York. York City Reunion this year.appointment as Director of Cafeterias (Editor's Note: Thanks for the Newin the Northampton (Mass.) school Member.) WILLIAM R. GRANT, JR. (Co.system. G/379), 2337 Medford Drive, Fort

HERBERT "RED" GRAFF (377 Wayne, Ind. Good luck, Ted, and IFRANCIS J. CAREY (Sig. Co.), 70 Anti Tank), 4121 Enfield, Skokie, Ill. feel sure that you will make your quota

Wellington Avenue, Pittsfield, Mass. Sorry I missed the Reunion and hope of 1,000 paid 1963 members by JuneHave opened a beauty Salon in Pitts- to make the one in 1963. I would like 15, 1963. (Ed. Note: We did by Mayfield, Mass.--"Mr. Francis Hair Styl- to hear from some of the boys of the 10th.)ist"----424 Tyler St.--Would like to 377th Anti Tank. E.L. GOODWIN (379th Inf. Staff),hear from any other "95ers" in thearea. Why not get a group from the JOSEPH J. SPINA (Co. A/378), Box 276, Gotebo, Okla. Still checkingBerkshires to meet once in a while? 143 Stockton St., South Amboy, N.J. the roll as vocational Agriculture In-Unfortunately, I was unable to attend Enclosed is my remittance for 1963 structor, completing llth year at Go-the 1962 Reunion, but am looking for- and a little extra to be used as the tebo. See by the directory old Capt.Paciotti is Ag. Teacher at Alexandria,ward to the one in 1963. I look for- Association deems necessary. Minn., and Capt. Carter on State Staffward to each copy of the "Journal" to JAMES GRAY (Recon. Tr.), Era- as Area Supervisor at Walterboro, S.see what the others are doing, ington, Ill. Sorry to miss the reunion Car. I wonder if any other of the 95th

ARTHUR L. BARTLETT (Hq. 1st last year. Am anxiously awaiting next are Ag. Instructors and would like toJournal to get details for the '63 Re- hear from Jack Keith (Dr.) and Bob

Bn/377), 9 Grove St., Beverly Farms, union! McDonnell.Mass. I have a sweet and lovely wife, IRA C. ERNST (Co. C/377), 306Zoe, a fine son, Paul (14) and a little MARVIN H. RUSTICUS (Recon.human dynamo of a daughter (5) Tr.), 703 East Lawrence, Mishawaka, Prairie Lane, Lake Zurich, Ill. Wasone of the first two recruits of Co. Cwho's really named Delight. Also an Indiana. I'm still working for Uncle at Camp Swift. Also was a 95'er thatinteresting if not what you could call Sam, been a mail carrier since Janu- went around the world. I have seena high paying legal position in Boston. ary, 1950. Any of you guys from the a few of the old gang. Still have aHow could I ask for more? old outfit ever hit this town, please stop drink once in a while; time sure is go-

in and see the "Deacon"! You're al- ing by fast.ROBERT S. BLASKO (Co. 1/379), ways welcome.

24 Fremont Road, Charleroi, Pa. SAMUEL J. ARNOTT (320th Engr.Sorry I missed last year's Reunion. I ROBE/RT E. PRESTON (Co. G/ Bn. Co. A), 14732 Cornell St., Taylor,hope I can make it to New York 378), R. D. No. 1, Carlisle, Penna. Mich. Still operating a service stationin '63. Sorry to learn of Desmond Erickson's (Mobil) at Dix and Champaign, in Lin-

death. You listed his Unit as unknown, coin Park, Mich. Have a son who is aCH. LT. COL. LEO W. FRYE It was the same as mine. student at the University of Michigan

(Hq/Div. Arty.) Medical Field Serv- _ and a daughter in high school.

ice School, St. Sam Houston, Texas. FRED CIAMPA (795th Ord. Co.), LEO J. FAULSTICH (Div. Hqs.),Returned from Korean tour at the end 185 Maverick Et., East Boston 28, 2768 Sulphur Dr., Hayward, Calif. Iof August. Was 7th Inf. Div. Chap- Mass. Couldn't make the last couple transferred out here in July--helpedlain. Now assigned to Medical Field Reunions. But my brother Ralph and swell the population.Service School, Ft. Sam. l plan to.be at the '63 Reunion. (Continued on Page 7)

REUNIONNEWS Kutz's Korner By AdolphDiv.Hq./A.G.(Ack'Ack)Kutz

14th REUNION, In the early stages of basic training The convention is well arranged with

AUGUST 16, 17, 18, 1963 at Camp Swift, Texas, one of our bat- the usual Friday night smoker, Satur-talion commanders solicited a sugges- day night dinner dance and the famedtion for boosting the men's morale. One Metz Hour Sunday morning, including

New York City: Richard J. Perlish was immediately delivered to him con- various types of entertainment at all([/377) and John Topoozian, Reunion cerning the construction of a beer gar- of the social gatherings.co-chairmen and their committee, have den adjoining the PX. This notion woneverything ready for the 14th Reunion the approval of everyone, and it be- One of the new innovations adoptedat the Statler Hilton Hotel, Seventh came a drafting board subject in double by the Association at the last severalAvenue and 33rd Street. time. In a few weeks, the amber fluid conventions is the Hospitality Room.

A room is being set up for the flew back and forth among the men It.serves two good purposes extremelyThursday "Early Birds." with a pronounced spiritus delectus, well; namely, reduces expenditures con-

Their pledges of seeing one another siderably in the family conventionalFriday night "Olde Acquaintance .... After this damn war is over" were budget and it offers a preliminary op-

get-together will start about 8:30 P.M. plentiful. Here, the basic putsch was portunity to renew old and add newwith music, entertainment and liqlaid resolved and the original nuclear phe- friendships prior to the main eventsrefreshments, nomena for the birth of the 95th Infan- that are scheduled in the evenings. It

try Division Association had begun, has received esteemed compliments bySaturday Dinner Dance in the Mag- The grown reality is expressed in its those who experienced its functions,

nificent Grand Ballroom. present day motivations, and accordingly made a permanent fix-

The following Hotel rates will apply, Dreaming and hoping that some day ture at future conventions. Moreover,and we are informed the rates will be this set-up is a good reminder of theyou will encounter some of your bud- old putsch beer garden days; except

in effect for as long as you remain in dies is just a passing fancy; but actu- that no one answers to the call of

New York: ally seeing and speaking to them is a "Reveille" or "Retreat" the followingSingle rooms .............. $ 8.00 concrete fact. Your dream can come day (CP for a few preliminary snorts

true by simply applying the EZ. form-, and a bit of gabbing).Double rooms ............. 11.00 ula. Crank up your old buggy or makeTwin bed rooms ........... 15.00 reservations on some public convey- As far as New York City is con-

ance and spearhead for New York City, cerned, it speaks for itself. EverythingMore than two persons in one room, August 16, 17 and 18, 1963. There in the way of edibles and sightseeing

for each additional adult in double or another gala event sponsored by the can be secured in any shape, form ortwin bed room, the extra charge is 95th Infantry Division Association will manner.

$4.00 per day. brew with oodles of gayety and splen- An old reminder--please reserveSuites from $36.00 up. dor. It is almost a decade and eight your hotel rooms and dinner tickets as

ago since de-activation and time waits early as possible to avoid any discrep-If you have not mailed in your for no one. That bearded man will be ancies--merci beaucoupl

"Hotel Reservation" card do it now! In waving that social security check inthis Journal is a post card to the Re- front of your snitzel soon enough so Fall in! at the Statler Hilton Hotelunion Committee. Please fill it out and take stock of yourself and attend the on the designated dates and see themail immediately, so they will have convention if at all possible. 95th in action on a peace time basis.some idea of how many will attend.

MAIL BOX ORLANDO J. CA_'ASSO (C/379),

(Continued from Page 8) 101 Main Street, Everett 49, Mass. I •am married and have a daughter Gail

JOSEPH PANTEAH (A/379), P. 10 years of age and Joseph a_e 5. I oO. Box 273, Zuni, New Mexico. I no longer work for Eastern Gas andhave just been to the Post Office and " Fuel Assn. I am now employed forreceived the 95th Journal.., I am very North Shore Steel Co. I will see you"sorry I can't attend the Reunion. I am at the Reunion in New York in '63.working and have no time, anyway if

•, REGINALDO M. GONZALEZany of the "A/379" gang shows up, Isend my best regards to all. I am way (F/377), Box 2160, Bisbee, Arizona.out west where the sun shines all day I would like to hear from the guys in

the 1st Squad, 1st Plt. Co. F: StillNew York Reunion Committee." Bottom and no rain. If any of the fellows comeRow.. Tom Craig, Dick Perlish, John To- Out West, tell them to look me up, working under ground for Phelps

• poozian. Top Row: Nat Amcham, George Dodge Corp.Rosenberg, Sid Schwartz, a friend, and Dr. like my fox hole buddy, Pete Peter-Barsh. son, did a few years ago.. (Contimoed on Page I1)

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Donald A. Davis Hq. 2nd Bn.

Iemoriam NEW MEMBERS 6599 LarmeAllen Park, Michigan

Our warmest greetings and welcome DIVISION ARTILLERY

This space is dedicated to those bud- is extended to the following 95ers who Thomas L. Hanson Hqs. Bat.dies of ours who have heard their last became New Members from February 5917 York Ave., So.Metz Bugle. May they rest in the peace 15, 1963 to June 15, 1963. Minneapolis 10, Minnesotathey fought so valiantly to attain. 358th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION

377th INFANTRY REGIMENT John Cardone Co. A

Clay V. Watson Robert J. Casper Co. G 22-67 28th Street10 Birch Lane Long Island City, New YorkK/379 Naugatuck, Connecticut 359th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALIONRoute #4 Ross L. Christensen Co. D

Coshocton, Ohio Hooper, Nebraska Gabriel Appleman Co. BMilton F. Ladwig Co. K 144-45 35th Ave.

A.D. January 21, 1963 531 West Lawn Blvd. Flushing 54, New YorkManitowoc, Wisconsin 320th ENGINEER BATTALION

Raymond C. Mains Charles Kovacs Co. L Richard J. Meise Hq. C. Bn.Hq./lst Bn./377 700 Nutt Road 3505 FaR Ave.

Phoenixville, Pennsylvania Baltimore 24, Maryland216 E. 19th Street John A. Johnson ' Co. M

Spencer, Iowa Box 312 795th ORD. COMPANYHebron, Ohio Martyn H. Lincoln

A.D. March 22, 1962 Robert E. Coleman Hq. 2nd Bn. 134 Lincoln Street2513 La Guard Drive North Easton, Massachusetts

Benjamin B. Hertz Hampton, Virginia Larry Markowski

Co. H/378 2118-19th Ave.378th INFANTRY REGIMENT Broadview, Illinois

3385 Cambridge Robert W. Bower Co. A 951h SIGNAL COMPANYDetroit, Michigan 53 Main Street

A.D. March 27, 1962 Freeville, New York John N. PagakisCharles W. Burklow Co. B 8553 South Carpenter Street

P.O. Box 215 Chicago 20, IllinoisKarl F. Truntschnigg, Jr. Sturgis, Kentucky Jacob RikkolaCo. M/379 Eugene L. Colby Co. B Box 1151503 86th Street 1261 White Road Marengo, Wisconsin

Grove City, Ohio

North Bergen, New Jersey AugustM. Amato Co.D ( _'_A"[" A _NEA_y)A.D. May 27, 1963 5895 Longano Dr.

Independence 31, Ohio _ _]_ I _ _:1_,. j J

Kenneth A. Crabtree Co.E (- .._ _

These men will be missed and our 39220 Clarkson Dr., P.O. Box 63 O

deep condolences are extended to the Kingsburg, Californiabereaved. Georg_ H. Georgerian Co. F.

33 Pilling StreetHaverhill, Mass.

Joseph A. Hutkai Co.G 1 _'_._ I j00 _

609 Ohio StreetTiltonsville, Ohio

ADDRESS WANTED R.#1,Box195Newcastle, Maine

Division Association correspondence Arthur K. Small Co. L I k 1_] [ [ _, I_.--_D_addresed to the following members has 25 ,Sand's Street

' been returned' because of incorrect ad- ' C.ortland, New York

dress. Anyone knowing their currentfiddress please report it to the secretary. 379th'INFANTRY REGIMENT

' L_wrence J. Bartimole Can. Co.Ed Jack Allen F/379 14 Hawthorne Ave.John Clark E/3;/7 ',,, Derby, Connecticut

Gerald Counihan 320 Engr. A Co. Edwin A. Kolodziej Co.B -,_,_/__.__ __

Lawrence S. Gilligan L/379 429 Washington RoadSayreville, New JerseyVincent Hunn H/377 Paul Goldstein Co. ELevis H. Jones Hq. Co./379 55 Ormond Street

ElmerLeonMcNeelyJ" Kreft B BtrY/E/377358 Mattapan, Massachuset.ts x._.._.______

Robert Kunselman E/377 Peter J. Metsopulos Co. I "Paul Liebig F/379 105 Roosevelt Blvd.Keith I. Mansfield G/377 Florham Park, New JerseyElmer E. McMeen M/378 Ray W. Richardson Co. MAnthony Montalbano K/379 P.O. Box 139Crofton, Kentucky

ManueI Halter Hq. 1st Bn. '¢:__ _._Wilmah C. Robbins C/378 45 Bernard Street • - "James White 95_h QM Dorchester 24, Massachusetts

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MAIL BOX ROBERT E. COLEMAN (Hq. Co. KIRBY W. H. LINNSTAEDTER(Continued /rom Page 4) 2nd Bn./...), 251 3 La Guard Dr., (378 Meal. Det.), Star Rt. #2, Box 7,

Hampton, Va. Am and have been with Beeville, Texas. I am working in aJOSEPH M. JOHNSON (Co. E/ the Dept. of the Army, Civil Service, grocery store for H.E_B. here in Bee-

377), P.O. Box 84, Moscow Mills, Mo. since 1951. My position and address ville for the past 15 years. Sure enjoyI live on a 14 acre "farm" about 50 is "Allowance Specialist, Supply Div., it. I have two boys, Edward, 8 years,miles from St. Louis. Heard from Jesse DCSLOG, Hq. USCONA RC. Ft. and Joseph, 6 years. I lost my wife 6Grissom, who is now a minister in So- Monroe, Va." Tell all hello and hope years ago. I sell the Houston Post pa-nara, Calif. Would like to hear from to meet some old acquaintances soon. per, daily and Sunday, and Mason

Don Lauderdale, formerly in 377th. JAMES KAVOORAS (Hq. 2nd shoes. Ilike selling, and if ever in Bee-(Ed. Note: Grissom and Lauderdale Bn./379), 9300 Waukegan Rd., Mor- ville, come by! I am a life member ofare not members. Bring them in, John- ton Grove, Ill. Have been in the res- the V.F.W. and a member of the vol-sonD taurant business in Morton Grove, II1., unteer Fire Dept.

JOHN A. KENNEDY (95th Sis. for the past 14 years. It's called the EVERETT L. SEVERSON (Co.Co.), Rancho Chula Vista, Concan, Pit'N Grill. I also make my home in B/320 Engrs.), Rt. #3, Fort Dodge,Texas. [ am still enjoying ranch life Morton Grove. Have 3 children, 2 Iowa. I just got back from Californiaand good health. Heard from several boys 17 and 12 years old, and also a where I visited Tom Jones from Fresnoof my buddies at Christmas. Sep. daughter 7 years old. I see Wynn, and Leo Zawocki at Orangeville. TheyStoltz, Y. M. Thomas, Alton Paris, Kruzlak, Bates and Hienz every once are both just fine. My regards to DelEldon Broman, Chester Groom, A.G. in a while. Can't wait to see the rest Sears and the good work he is doingHarrington, W. M. Heiser, L. A. May- of the boys again, for the Assn.lox and Charles Keller. Glad to know E.J. GUINANE (Med. Det./378),he is still around! CASIMER E. KURNIK (Co. H/

378), 4663 33rd St., Detroit 10, Mich. 335 Franklin Ave., River Forest, Ill.JOSEPH N. HALL (B/379), 818 Sorry could not make last Reunion, Sorry that I have been unable to at-

Holly Lane, Mt. Holly, N.J. Pleased hoping to make the one in N.Y. tend any of the annual meetings dur-ing the past few years. However, it

to say that I am now foreman of the KAMEL A. KATEN, SR. (Co. L/ seems that I am o_at of town or other-Oil Burner Shop, Fort Dix, N. J. Also 378), 826 Ridgedale Ave., Wood wise committed during that particularmust say that we are very happy with bridge, N. J. Looking forward to the period. One of these days! At presentour little boy. He came along after 21 Reunion this summer in N.Y.C.years; he is now a little over a year old. time I am working like it was going out

ARTHUR L. HENRICH (Co. G/ of style--and looking forward to theFELIX A. WYPISZYNSKI (Co. 378), 2316 Lincoln Way West, Mas- time when all the legislators will go

G/379), 4998 W. Wabash Ave., Mil- sillon, Ohio. I still claim the 2rid home and let me relax. Regards.waukee, Wis. We now have a new Platoon Co. G/378 Inf. was the first ARTHUR J. KAI (Co. A/379),daughter, born on our 9th wedding to cross the German border of the 95th 5132 W. Suffield Ct., Skokie, Ill.anniv., Sept. 5, 1962. Just a couple Div. I wrote of this to you people sev- Would like to make next Conventionweeks after we attended the last Re- eral times and have never heard other- if possible. Please say hello to all Aunion in Chicago. That makes 2 girls wise. Maybe others would like to Co./379th.and 2 boys. know also. How about it? Thanks EUGENE F. HAWE (Ser. Co./

W. E. ATKINS (D. Co./378), 3727 and best of luck! 379), 813 S. 37th St., Milwaukee 15,Irwinton Rd., Macon, Ga. For seven ROBERT B. LENGEL (Co. H/ Wis. Thanks to all for a fine time atyears have operated the Atkins Texaco 377), 2073 W. Market St., Pottsville, the Reunion in Chicago. Am still withService, 2588 Emery Hwy., Macon, Pa. Would like to hear from some of the C.M.St.P.&P. here in Milwaukee.Ga. the boys from the Mortar Platoon. (Continued on Page 8)

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MAIL BOX Hershey, Pa. The family and I will see of the 359th. Would enjoy hearing(Continued from Page 7) you all in New York. I'm a salesman from any of the old members of the

for Electronic Wholesale house. I'm 359th FA. I might add, I live nearbyARCHIE RICHARDSON (HqCo./ out on the road most of the time and to Leo Leonard and see him often;

379), 691 Lincoln Blvd., Bedford, I just love it. saw Charley Brown the summer of '61Ohio. If all goes well, my wife, son, and hear from Bill Protzman (all ex-daughter and I will be in Europe from ANTHONY DARIN (Co. 1/377), Hq. Btry. 359th Artillerymen).April 26th to May 26th. We hope to 1127 Westshire Dr., Joliet, Ill. I havestop at Metz and Saarlautern--to moved my tavern from 1000 Summit RUSSELL T. KEITH (Div. Hq.-St. to 1008 Hickory St., Joliet, Ill. I IG), 110 W. 6th St., Peru, Ind. Com-name a couple of familiar spots, hope to see all my old friends and also pleting 25 years Military Service as

E. E. WILDEY (Hq & Hq Btry), new ones. C.O. 5092nd U. S. Army Garrison Hq.Div. Art. 148 Terrace Drive, DeKalb, (Res.) at nearby Kokomo. Have beenIllinois. Congratulations on the won- STEPHEN DIDOHA (Sv/379), full Colonel since March of 1958 andderful reunion. It is always good to 10435 El Dorado Ave., Pacoima, Calif. expect to transfer to Retired Reservesee all of the fellows who attend each I'm working at Lockheed, but I've July l, 1964. Still practicing law inyear. I sometimes feel that all of the been transferred to the lab. Finally Peru, Ind. Son Tom, 20, is sophomore

got some rain, a little at least. The at Indiana University, and daughteractive members should campaign to sunshine is back now. Hope the Jo_ar- Rachel, 21, is having junior yearsee if we could round up some of the nal comes out again, abroad at University of Geneva, Swit-fellows who do not attend. Last fallTony Valee showed up and this was MAJOR WARREN R. RIGGIN zerland.

-the first time he has ever attended. (Hq. Btry./920 Fa. Bn.), 3804 Mea- ROLAND A. HELWIG (Co. B/Said he didn't even realize that the dowbrook Dr., Lawton, Okla. Was 320th Med. Bn.), 128 Larkspur Ave.,Association existed, with the 95th from start to finish. Kalamazoo, Mich. Thanks to the 95th

Originally joined Assn. while at Camp Journal, I received a letter from Rob-GILBERT WESSEL (Co. E/378), Shelby. Still in Service, now at Fort ert Hill (R.R. #1, Rush Rd., New

900 Huff, Belleville, Ill. I'm married Sill. Madison, Ohio, who had seen my16 yeats to a St. Louis, Mo., girl; have name published therein, our first con-four children, a boy 14, 3 girls 12, 10 JOHN A. JOHNSON (M/377), Box tact since '44. In August, my wife andand 9. Have a supermarket here in 312, Hebron, Ohio. Own Aero Ga- I took a 4,500 mile trip through theBelleville and to all my friends, "Come rage on 440, 30 miles east of Colum- West, stopping to see Andrew Hughesvisit me here--we're in the telephone bus, Ohio. Stop in any time, would (R. R. #1, Gladstone, Mich.) andbook." like to see all of M Co. and others. George B. Johnson (Deering, N. Dak.)

EDWARD A. JENSEN (320th MILLEDGE H. BROWER (K/ which was our first get-together sinceEngr.), 256 Grace Ave., Secaucus, 379), 784 Capitol Ave. S.E., Atlanta 1945--17 long years. The above threeN.J. Like to hear from some of the 15, Ga. I always look forward to re- were also members of Co. B/320fellows around this area. Still in the ceiving the Journal. Med. Bn.trucking business and have the same HENRY L. CANNON, JR. (Med.job for the past 25 years. Married ABE GAMZON(320/Engr. Co. B), Det./360/FA Btn.), 848 Midlandand have 2 fine children, 1 boy and 16-08 Radburn Rd., Fair Lawn, N.J. Ave., Midland, Pa. Have been prac-1 girl. We moved to our new home in Fair ticing funeral directing in Midland,

Lawn, N. J., after having become Con- Pa., for 11 years. Also own an ambu-COL. KELVIN H. HUNTER (Hq. troller of Evan-Picone, Inc. lance service. Married, 3 children (2

Div. Arty.), Route 1, Green Glade Rd., boys, 1 girl). Anxious to hear from oldPhoenix, Md. Enjoyed two years of re- PERRY H. GRINDSTAFF (Hq. buddies in 360th F.A. Btn. Will betired-life but found I had to do some- Co. 3rd Bn./378), 417 N. High St., attending N. Y. Reunion. Best wishes.thing to keep out of Mrs. Hunter's way Jackson, Mo. Keep up the good jobso I went to work. Hope to see you all everyone is doing. Will finish 20 years MAJ. MERLAND W. NELSONat the Reunion. and retire from National Guard this (Co. D/378), Hq. 5th MSL. BN. 1st

HARRY BERKOVER (Hal Munro) September. Arty., APO 332, New York, N. Y.Made a trip to Metz last fall. The area

(95th Div. Band), 7245 N. Kilpatrick, EDWARD M. HOFFMANN, JR. hasn't changed much; lots of war dam-Lincolnwood 46, Ill. My band (Hal (Co. F/377), 11034 Kelvin Ave., Phil- age still in evidence. Made Major inMunro and Orch.) has been selected to adelphia, Pa. Just survived an appen- June, will help when I retire in July,play the Michigan State Junior Prom. dectomy and hope to see everyone in 1964.

(Editor's Note: Harry's Band also New York. ADOLPH MASSA, M/Sgt. (F Co./played at our last two Reunions inChicago. Nice work, Harry!) ROGER F. HILL (Co. K/379), 379), Culver Military Academy, Cul-

DARIO SANTI (Co. F/379), R.R. Maple Ridge Dr., Somers 5, Conn. ver, Ind. Still in the best of health and#2, Box 143, Madrid, Iowa. I've Would like to hear from some of the so is the rest of the family. Best re-fellows that were with me. gards to all the men of the 95th.bought my farm and have a lovely wife ' _ ' WALTER W. MANLEY, JR. (Co.and a boy that is 18 years old. With WILLIAM C. SWIM (Hq. Btry. F/Hdq. Co./2nd Bat./377), 6515me, my wife and boy, I farm 610 acres 359th FA Bn.), 1001 E. Hackberry, Clayton Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Nick-and opened a feed store in my home Garden City, Kans. I am practically name "Bus," went into Army fromtown. We think of 95th Inf. Assn. as a newcomer tothe Assn., having joined native state of Virginia. Here in St.a swell organization and hope the again in '62 after a lapse of some 17 Louis since 1945. Would like to hearJournals keep on their way. years. I enjoy the JOurnal and par- from buddies from Co. "F" of 2nd

HOWARD L. BUSE (Btry. B/ ticularly the picture in the November Battalion Hdqs. Co. 377th Inf.360th FA Bn.), 1425 Harding Ave., issue of some of the "A" Battery bunch (Continued on Page 9)8

MAIL BOX (Continued/rom Page 2)

(Continued/rom Page 9) Upon motion made, seconded and carried the following bill was'approved forARTHUR H. RICE (Fin. Sec., payment:

DHQ), 2231 California St., N.W_,Washington 8, D. C. About twenty Theodore Nelson Expenses for May, 1963 ............... $ 140.3'095'ers and wives met Nov. 11, Sunday,Veterans' Day, at the home of Maj. SPECIAL REPORTSGen. Autrey J. Maroun (379th Inf.) inArlington, Va., and promised to attend After a short discussion it was agreed that the Flyers to Members withthe 14th Reunion in N.Y.C. in greater Hotel Reservation cards and Patronage Ad envelope would be mailed aboutnumbers than formerly. June 20th, and the next issue of the Journal mailed July 15, 1963.

RAY W. EVANS (Ser. Co./378), Vice President Halper reported that 1963 Ad contracts.in the amount of2117 Rector Ave., Dayton 14, Ohio. $518.00 have been received to date.Still working as installation foremanfor a local storm door and window Meeting adjourned at 10:05 to July 13, 1963.company and hoping to make the Re- ..

union in New York this fall. All you Approved: F. Petersonbuddies in Service Co./378 try tomake it too. Approved: C. Jankoski

WOODROW WEST (379th Inf. Approved: E. MarinangeliReg.), P.O. Box 243, Fair Oaks, Ark. Secretary,I would like to hear from some of my Theodore S. Nelsonold buddies Med. Attached under Cap-tain Cobb and Captain Kessler, from

the Omaha Beach to the end. FRANCIS C. AVERILL (L/379), London EC 3, England. Come Au-

FRANK E. SHAFFER (Co. F/ 305 Jade Dr., Brownsville, Texas. Liv- gust 1963, my wife, daughter and I377), Bloomsburg, Pa., R.D. #1. As ing in Brownsville, Texas. We now will have been here 6 years. We livePost Commander of Post 804, V.F.W., have four children, Arleen, Rose, near Winchester and think it would-beBloomsburg, Pa., the members of the Pancho and Harold. I am employed a good idea if the 1964 Reunion were95th Inf. Div. are eligible for member- by the U.S.D.A. as a fumigation spe- held here. Our first HQ in the ETOship in the V.F.W. cialist and spend most of my time in in 1944! The beer is still warm and

Mexico. Lt. Col. Geo. Sylvester is in the houses are still cold.JAMES E. VOHLAND (Co. F/ the Customs Service here in Browns-

377), R.R. #1, Metamora, Ind. Ke-zp ville, and Col. Bacon lives in Har- HAROLD P. BULL- (Sv:/378),up the good work. Have never made lingen, Texas. Would like to hear from River St., Russell, Mass. Had another _a Reunion but hope to some day. Lt. Carsley and also T. Garcin from shot in the hospital for seven weeks

FRANCIS J. CAREY (95th Sig. Alice, Texas ("L"/379). Hope to see last June for gallstones. Had one op-you all at a 95th Reunion. My twin eration, a week later the inside suturesCo.), 70 Wellington Ave., Pittsfield, brother is still in Rhode Island. gave way, then went back for the sec-Mass. Hope to make the 1963 Re- ond operation. Guess the old age isunion. If there are any of the 95-ers JAMES L. NEWTON (Div. Hq./ beginning to show up. Feelbetter now.in this area, i'd like to hear from them. HQ Sp. Trs.), 7 Ship Tavern Passage, (Continued on Page 12)

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Trlchur, (S. India), has advised us Stampthat for 14 years they have conducted .a free Library and reading room under Herethe above name. The main object is toattack the evil effects of Communism - -and its irrelig:.ous literature and at the

same t:_me to propagate worthy litera- Mr. 'Richard J. Perlish "ture among their people. If you haveany read over books that have served Reunion Chairmanyour purpose, please send them on to 95th Infantry Division Associationthe above name and address. We are

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MAIL BOX CARLISLE/ PLATTNER (A/C/ MARIO GHIO (A.T. Co./379),(Continued from Page 11) 378 Scouts),'104 S. Greenwood Ave., Paramount Film Dist. Corp., 1501 ;

$AI_IES KILGOUR (lst Bat./377/ Park Ridge _,Ill. Had a most pleasant Broadway, New York, N. Y.. AfterMed. Det.), R.R. #1, Box 236, Lake visit recent!y :from Capt. Geo. W. many years in Latin America, Mexico,Zurich, I11. Nothing new, settled down Hunter, ex-C.O, of "A" Co./378. Was Brazil and Panama. Am now back into steady job. This weather around so glad to _s_ethe didn't lose a leg. Is N.Y. Still with Paramount Pictures.

Chicago too cold, would like to be in stiff at kne_, fiowever.the desert, raise New Zealand white ' LESLIE BERG (Co. E/379), Larabbits for market. Would like to hear JULIUS ,_SCHLAN (Co. F/379), Bolt, S. Dak. I sure don't want to missfrom anybody else who raises rabbits. 8118 S. Eqdid;Ave., Chicago 17, Ill. any issues of the Journal. Still farm-

This year _ have celebrated my 18th ing as my help is getting better, haveSAMUEL L. METCALFE (Hq./ year in the _estaurant supply business. , three boys, ages 6, 11 and 16.

378, 550 W. 173rd St., New York 32, I have a number of 95th Div. buddies ,N. Y. 'Have just returned from a 6 as customer_. ',My company goes under WILLIAM H. SUEMNICHT (95th _,_months tour of Europe where I looked the name Of :Veteran Supply Co. Quartermaster Co.), 413 North St.,

Plymouth, Wis. Hello and regardsover most of our old trouble spots. CAPT. AUSTIN F. QUINNEY from Bill and Connie Suemnicht andSpent several days at Metz and stayed (Co. H/378),' 5 Cottage St., Exeter, from the rest of the family, Letha 16,at the Royal Hotel where I had ourregimental CP. Took with me a copy N.H. Still assigned as the Ordnance Billy 13, and Mary 11. We have manyof the Journal that had a picture of Advisor to tl_e State of New Hampshire wonderful memories of the past Re-a King Co. man with a POW stand- National Guard with office in the State unions. If by chance any members areing in front of the hotel. You can Armory, Concord. Expect to retire planning a Wisconsin vacation, stop inimagine that it caused many bull ses- Jan. 1964, in this area. Plymouth for a visit.

sions around the hotel and nearby O. CLA_( NORTH (Ser. Co./379), .STEVE G. GANEA (Hq. Co. 3buildings. The U. S. has a large supply Box 87, Philmont, N. Y. We have a Bn./378), 1699 Clare Rd., Mansfield,base in Metz. The C.O. and his staff new additioA to the family--Timothy Ohio. Got the Journal and am plan-were very friendly and helpful--gave Michael, bo[n Nov. 1962. So its 3 boys ning to attend the Reunion. See youme a car and interpreter, etc. I didn't and 1 girl. " 1_-. guys then.need a guide. Some of the forts are

"off limits," as they have not yet RAY CLOUD (Sv./379), Rt. #6, JOHN SORENSON (Co. B/320cleared all of the mines and booby Benton, K_. IHave attended the last Engr.), 4717 S. 60th, Omaha, Nebr. --traps out of them. I also drove down two reuni0ns which enjoyed very John was in an accident at work onto the Saar through the_378 zone. Will much. Wis!_ more of the memberssee you in August. attended! ' i May 1st falling 30 feet to the bottom ofan empty barge. He suffered a number

1 of fractured vertebrae of the back,If you plan to attend the Reunion, please fill out and mail immediately, broken leg, head injuries, and internal

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In connection with the 14th Reunion, the number of persons attending are, John will be hospitalized for some timeand would appreciate hearing from all

t of you.Attend Reunion Adults Children ' i : " :

• / ] J. GERARD SITTER (G-2 Div.

Attend Friday Affair Adults Chiid[en [ Hqs. Co.), 5931 Newport Ave., Chi-' cago, Ill. Jerry was recently promoted

; ' an assistant Secretary of Chicago TitleAttend saturday Dance Adults Child ten ' and Trust Company and manager of

i the Special Service and OrderDepart-Name_ _ ! ment. He was the first secretary of our

Please Print ;' _ new Association. Congratulations,, ,; Jerry!

/ iAddress ": " REV. C. A. PATRICK (Chap. 379),

i 795 W. South St., Akron 7, Ohio. Nonews whatsoever. God bless all theveterans of the 95th.

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