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11 December 1951 North Platte, Nebraska. Three more new members have signed up for membership in the Association since the last report and it is a pleasure to welcome these former 9th Division mea into our Association. Major EVERETT LEO ROB- ERTSON, formerly with the 39th Infantry and also one of the Mill... tary Government Officers who served with the 47th Infantry 11 now a member. Major Robertso1l Is still in the Army, serving wltb the Headq uarters, 489th T. Port Battallon. APO 503, Postmaster, San Francl!'co, California. ELMER M. HOLLAND. former- ly a 1st Lt, with L Company of the 47th Infantry, ha, joined up. His home address Is: Memorial Drive, Barnesvil!e, Georgia. The New York Chapter has signed up STEVE CALISTA, who formerly served with D Company, 9th Medical Battalion. Steve'. ad... dress is: 142 Hale Avenue, Brook· Iyn 33, New York. He left the 9th Division in January, 1942, aU was attached to the 28th Surgical Ho pital which went to Australia nnd then on to New Guinea. He was overseas 33 months, returnlnc to the states in September ,1944.. In October, 1944, Steve got mar· ried. He would like to bear from any of his friends whom he kntW in D Company. Welcome To The New Members Yours in Comradeship sl LESLIE B. COPELAND, 517% North Dewey Street North Platte, Nebraska. Dear Comrades: . Enclosed find my personal check for my 1952 association dues. Although I have been unable to at- tend any of the anual reunions I enjoy each issue of The Octofoil. I take great pride in showing my copy of "Eight Stars to Victory" to all my friends. I, for one, would certainly hate to see such a great Association of old comrades cease to exist. I hope every former member of the Great Ninth Infantry Division will consider the benefits to be derived from such an organization, not only in these troubled times, but also in the years ahead. If we all will remember that in numbers and unity there is strength, I am sure we can make the NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION the best organization of it's kind in the U.S.A. So I sincerely hope that all of the guys will try to come tlorough with their 1952 dues. Best wishes for a successful year for the Associa- tion, I am, Ninth Infantry Division Association Washington, D.C. Here Are Some Excellent Reasons Why You Should Pay Your 1952 Dues Many of you fellows have already paid your 1952 dues. To you, we say "MANY THANKS." There remains a greater number of you who have not paid your annual dues for 1952 and to you we say: "PAY THEM NOW" and in case you may want to read further, the following letter recently received from one of our very active members is printed for your in- formation. Please note that this member lives "way the h- and gone" out in North Pjatte, Nebraska, which is far removed from the center of our reuniona and other activities. There are no local chapters out in that area and yet in spite of the lack of personal con- tact this member pays his annual dues and seta forth some very excellent reasons why our Association should continue to exist. Pitt Chapt. Aux. Adds to Mem. Fund The Women's AuxlJiary of The Greater P;ttsburgh Chapter has voted to disband their organiza- tion. This action was taken after several attempts to reorganize the group met with failure. During the time that the Pitts- burgh Chapter was active, es- pecially when the Fourt Annual Reunion was held at Pittsburgh in 1949, the Women's Auxiliary play- ed a most active part towards making that reunion one of the most enjoyable affairs in the his· tory of the 9th Division Associa- tion. At the time the ladles of the Pittsburgh Chapter decided to dis· band, there remained a balance of cash in their treasury and they decided to divide the balance equally between the Aspinwall Veterans Hospital and the 9th Divis:on Association's Memorial Fund. The 9th Division Association gratefully acknowledges the sum of Twenty Dollars, Ten Cents ($20.10), which has been credited to the Memorial Fund in the name of the Women's Au'(iliary of The Greater Pittsburgh- Chapter. Pay Your D-U-E-S For 1952 G.I.'s Have a General in Germany By DORIS FLEESON STUTTGART-Gen. Eisenhower must share the credit for stimu- lating western Europe's wlll to re- sist Imperalists Russia with a growing host of AmerIcan boys who are battle-traJning on Ger- man ground, faces to the east and ready to give a &00<1 account of themselves if troubie comes. Gen. Manton S. Eddy, ane of World War II's outstanding divl M sion commanders. has the job of putting America's first war-pre- venUon troops into that position of strength which will deter the Kremlin from starting one. For- tunately. he is an experienced commander who won many bat- tles In this same general area. This Is not large enough for an Army of aggression; it is large enough to inflict cruel punishment upon an aggressor. The significance of the 7th Army can hardly be overstated. The actual physical presence of American doughboys fanning out over the critical areas which con- frant the Russians and their satel- lites affords western Europe de- cisive and irrefutable proof that the United States means business. The fleet is striking and im- pressive but it is at sea. Air power, the modern weapon, needs no introduction to Euro- peans. But GI Joe, in battle dress, ap- pearing among them in person, not a talking picture, tells the story of United States determina- tian In a manner that impersonal power cannot match. No one fam.iliar with American tradition can pos.J.bly Imagine that this army will ever be betrayed or abandoned by the people who sent them there. What probably needs to be em- phasized at home is America's commitment in this potentially perllous region. Politics-as-usual seems shacking from the vantage point of the woods of Wlldflecken. Gen. Eddy's task has been a hard one. Fortunately, he is an experi- enced commander who won many battles in this same general area. The General In person tells the 7th Army story to the arriving bat- talions. It is a privIlege to be present when he does it. Between them, the wise veteran and the alert, fresh - faced young soldiers give a mo.ving demonstration of the American system at its bejt. Dilnois-born Manton Eddy takes his men into his confidence. They know the truth of their situationj they share with him h;s estimates of the future. He tells them bluntly what they will be required to do--and it is hard-but he tells them why. The growing confidence of the men as he talks Is almost tangible. Perhaps the most intere",ting of Gen. Eddy's problems Is that he has to keep an Army at fighting pitch for a war that he and his country fervently hope they will never have to fight. Recently Gen. Eisenhower spected the 7th Army. Walking toward the rear he picked out a young soldier at random. "Why are you here, son 1" he asked kindly. "I'm here to protect America," replied the soldier, firmly. Secretary of the Army, Earl D. Johnson, recently paid' a' visit to the 9th Infantry Division located at Fort Dix, New Jersey, to interview a group of the 31 allen soldiers now takIng a basic training course. The visit was made primarily to observe the progreS3 of the alien- enlistees who entert>d the U. S. Army for a period of five years under the Lodge Act. He discussed with them their life in the Ameri- can Army in comparison with that in countries from which they came. The trainees told the Assistant Secretary that they were adapting themselves to Army Ute very well. They said they had no trouble with the language. except for the pronunciation of some words. Most of them can read and write. These 31 trainees, the vanguard of 2,500 aliens permitted to join the U. S. Army, cnme from 11 countries, most of them from in- side the Iron Curtain. After serving for a five - year period, and upon recelving an honM orable discharge and meeting other certain qualifications, these men wm have passed the first step in gaining United States citizenship. During their servjce they will be integrated with Regular Army units and will recel.ve the same pay and allowances, s well as aU other benefits, as are received by members of the regUlar Army. Their parents are still in Hung- ary, behind the I on Curtain, however, they do receive mail from them occasions Iy. 9th Div. At Dix Trains Aliens It is that time of the year once again when your Association finds it necessary to remind many of you that it is time to pay annual dues. There mo use in trying to "paint a rosy pic- ture" as far as "paid-up" membership is concerned. Each year, for the past several years our membership has fallen off and unless something happens to bring more delinquent members back into the active column the time will come when your Association will not have the financial resources with which to continue operation. The only way that your Association can stay in business is for each one of you to pay your annual dues--and to pay them each year. Since taking over the job as Secretary-Treasurer of the 9th Infantry Division Association, it has always been the Secretary's ambition to be able to report that the Association is operating on a balanced bud- get. So far, after having been in office for over four years, such a report has been impossible to make. Frankly, such a situation has been an extreme dis- appointment, not only to the Secretary-Treasurer, but also to the National Board of Governors. Every effort has been made to reduce the operat- ing expenses of the Association but at the same time, the membership has fallen off and consequently the "balanced budget" is still something to be wished for instead of a realty. Suataining Memberahip H.. Helped Upon the inauguration of the sustaining member- ship plan a few years ago, several members have very generously paid more than the regular amount of $3.50 fee, representing annual dues in the Association. Such additional amounts received have helped considerably to keep the deficit to a minimum. THE FACT REMAINS-YOUR ASSOCIATION NEEDS THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF EACH ONE OF YOU. PAY YOUR 1952 DUES NOW. SEND YOUR REMITTANCE OF $3.50, PLUS YOUR SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT TO: 9th. INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION, POST OFFICE BOX 1704, WASHINGTON 13, D. C. A few months ago The Obtofoil rece:ved a newspaper clipping sent in by Mr>. LeROY LANGLAND, whose husband served with the .6Oth Infantry, K Company. The newspaper article told of the arrival in Dallas of Mr. and :Mrs. Louis Hldas and their ftve- year old daughter, Marianne. Mr. Hidas and his family left BUdape5t, Hungary in November, 1944, when the Russian arm:es moved in. The couple moved on to Vienna with the Hungarian Brmy and helped to set up a field hospital. Mr. Ridas, a second lieu M tenant at that time, supervised recreatianal programs for the wounded and his wife served as .a volunteer nurse. When the Russian army arrived in Vienna, the Hungarians set up anothec field hospital In Ingol- stadt, Germany. There the Hidas' were Hving when the American '9th Infantry Division arrived as occupation troops. "They were so nice to us," Hidas recalled. "We liked them. And we made up our minds then to try to go to AmerIca." In 1948, Louis joined the YMCA at Stuttgart and began his work In DP camps. An athlete, the young Hungarian won the 1949- 1950 National German high hurd- les championship by running the l2O-yard hurdles in 15.1 seconds. But he never forgot his longing to go to America and finally ne- gotiated a job with the Dallas, Texas YMCA physical training Itaft and he and hlB family ar- ranged to come to America under the Displaced Persons plan. Hungarian D. P. Moves to Texas • : =======J:"n:u: .. :ry:'=ll52; cn"' U (Reprint from TIwl Bo,ton Globe, Have You Paid Your 1952 Dues ?? !29 West .j$Td Street, New York. N. Y.) He doesn't seem to know any long words lo.l >0 oC- X _..JO :I..J • ...... 0 ::l"'CIl III OQ uoC ..J ..J ... THE NINTH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION .._ .
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11 December 1951North Platte, Nebraska.
Three more new members havesigned up for membership in theAssociation since the last reportand it is a pleasure to welcomethese former 9th Division meainto our Association.
Major EVERETT LEO ROBERTSON, formerly with the 39thInfantry and also one of the Mill...tary Government Officers whoserved with the 47th Infantry 11now a member. Major Robertso1lIs still in the Army, serving wltbthe Headquarters, 489th T. PortBattallon. APO 503, Postmaster,San Francl!'co, California.
ELMER M. HOLLAND. formerly a 1st Lt, with L Company ofthe 47th Infantry, ha, joined up.His home address Is: MemorialDrive, Barnesvil!e, Georgia.
The New York Chapter hassigned up STEVE CALISTA, whoformerly served with D Company,9th Medical Battalion. Steve'. ad...dress is: 142 Hale Avenue, Brook·Iyn 33, New York. He left the9th Division in January, 1942, aUwas attached to the 28th SurgicalHo pital which went to Australiannd then on to New Guinea. Hewas overseas 33 months, returnlncto the states in September ,1944..In October, 1944, Steve got mar·ried. He would like to bear fromany of his friends whom he kntWin D Company.
Welcome ToThe New Members
Yours in Comradeshipsl LESLIE B. COPELAND,517% North Dewey Street
North Platte, Nebraska.
Dear Comrades: .Enclosed find my personal check for my 1952
association dues. Although I have been unable to attend any of the anual reunions I enjoy each issue ofThe Octofoil. I take great pride in showing my copyof "Eight Stars to Victory" to all my friends.
I, for one, would certainly hate to see such a greatAssociation of old comrades cease to exist. I hopeevery former member of the Great Ninth InfantryDivision will consider the benefits to be derived fromsuch an organization, not only in these troubled times,but also in the years ahead. If we all will rememberthat in numbers and unity there is strength, I am surewe can make the NINTH INFANTRY DIVISIONASSOCIATION the best organization of it's kind inthe U.S.A.
So I sincerely hope that all of the guys will try tocome tlorough with their 1952 dues.
Best wishes for a successful year for the Association, I am,
Ninth Infantry Division AssociationWashington, D.C.
Here Are Some Excellent ReasonsWhy You Should Pay Your 1952 Dues
Many of you fellows have already paid your 1952dues. To you, we say "MANY THANKS."
There remains a greater number of you who havenot paid your annual dues for 1952 and to you we say:"PAY THEM NOW" and in case you may want to readfurther, the following letter recently received fromone of our very active members is printed for your information. Please note that this member lives "waythe h- and gone" out in North Pjatte, Nebraska,which is far removed from the center of our reunionaand other activities. There are no local chapters out inthat area and yet in spite of the lack of personal contact this member pays his annual dues and seta forthsome very excellent reasons why our Associationshould continue to exist.
Pitt Chapt. Aux.Adds to Mem. Fund
The Women's AuxlJiary of TheGreater P;ttsburgh Chapter hasvoted to disband their organization. This action was taken afterseveral attempts to reorganize thegroup met with failure.
During the time that the Pittsburgh Chapter was active, especially when the Fourt AnnualReunion was held at Pittsburgh in1949, the Women's Auxiliary played a most active part towardsmaking that reunion one of themost enjoyable affairs in the his·tory of the 9th Division Association.
At the time the ladles of thePittsburgh Chapter decided to dis·band, there remained a balanceof cash in their treasury and theydecided to divide the balanceequally between the AspinwallVeterans Hospital and the 9thDivis:on Association's MemorialFund.
The 9th Division Associationgratefully acknowledges the sumof Twenty Dollars, Ten Cents($20.10), which has been creditedto the Memorial Fund in the nameof the Women's Au'(iliary of TheGreater Pittsburgh- Chapter.
Pay YourD-U-E-SFor 1952
G.I.'s Havea Generalin Germany
By DORIS FLEESONSTUTTGART-Gen. Eisenhower
must share the credit for stimulating western Europe's wlll to resist Imperalists Russia with agrowing host of AmerIcan boyswho are battle-traJning on German ground, faces to the east andready to give a &00<1 account ofthemselves if troubie comes.
Gen. Manton S. Eddy, ane ofWorld War II's outstanding divlMsion commanders. has the job ofputting America's first war-prevenUon troops into that positionof strength which will deter theKremlin from starting one. Fortunately. he is an experiencedcommander who won many battles In this same general area.
This Is not large enough for anArmy of aggression; it is largeenough to inflict cruel punishmentupon an aggressor.
The significance of the 7thArmy can hardly be overstated.The actual physical presence ofAmerican doughboys fanning outover the critical areas which confrant the Russians and their satellites affords western Europe decisive and irrefutable proof thatthe United States means business.
The fleet is striking and impressive but it is at sea.
Air power, the modern weapon,needs no introduction to Europeans.
But GI Joe, in battle dress, appearing among them in person,not a talking picture, tells thestory of United States determinatian In a manner that impersonalpower cannot match.
No one fam.iliar with Americantradition can pos.J.bly Imagine thatthis army will ever be betrayedor abandoned by the people whosent them there.
What probably needs to be emphasized at home is America'scommitment in this potentiallyperllous region. Politics-as-usualseems shacking from the vantagepoint of the woods of Wlldflecken.
Gen. Eddy's task has been a hardone. Fortunately, he is an experienced commander who won manybattles in this same general area.
The General In person tells the7th Army story to the arriving battalions. It is a privIlege to bepresent when he does it. Betweenthem, the wise veteran and thealert, fresh - faced young soldiersgive a mo.ving demonstration ofthe American system at its bejt.
Dilnois-born Manton Eddy takeshis men into his confidence. Theyknow the truth of their situationjthey share with him h;s estimatesof the future.
He tells them bluntly what theywill be required to do--and it ishard-but he tells them why.
The growing confidence of themen as he talks Is almost tangible.
Perhaps the most intere",ting ofGen. Eddy's problems Is that hehas to keep an Army at fightingpitch for a war that he and hiscountry fervently hope they willnever have to fight.
Recently Gen. Eisenhower in~
spected the 7th Army. Walkingtoward the rear he picked out ayoung soldier at random.
"Why are you here, son1" heasked kindly.
"I'm here to protect America,"replied the soldier, firmly.
Ass~stant Secretary of the Army,Earl D. Johnson, recently paid' a'visit to the 9th Infantry Divisionlocated at Fort Dix, New Jersey,to interview a group of the 31allen soldiers now takIng a basictraining course.
The visit was made primarily toobserve the progreS3 of the alienenlistees who entert>d the U. S.Army for a period of five yearsunder the Lodge Act. He discussedwith them their life in the American Army in comparison with thatin countries from which theycame.
The trainees told the AssistantSecretary that they were adaptingthemselves to Army Ute very well.They said they had no troublewith the language. except for thepronunciation of some words. Mostof them can read and write.
These 31 trainees, the vanguardof 2,500 aliens permitted to jointhe U. S. Army, cnme from 11countries, most of them from inside the Iron Curtain.
After serving for a five - yearperiod, and upon recelving an honMorable discharge and meeting othercertain qualifications, these menwm have passed the first step ingaining United States citizenship.
During their servjce they willbe integrated with Regular Armyunits and will recel.ve the samepay and allowances, s well as aUother benefits, as are received bymembers of the regUlar Army.
Their parents are still in Hungary, behind the I on Curtain,however, they do receive mailfrom them occasions Iy.
9th Div. At DixTrains Aliens
It is that time of the year once again when yourAssociation finds it necessary to remind many of youthat it is time to pay annual dues.
There i~ mo use in trying to "paint a rosy picture" as far as "paid-up" membership is concerned.Each year, for the past several years our membershiphas fallen off and unless something happens to bringmore delinquent members back into the active columnthe time will come when your Association will nothave the financial resources with which to continueoperation.
The only way that your Association can stay inbusiness is for each one of you to pay your annualdues--and to pay them each year.
Since taking over the job as Secretary-Treasurerof the 9th Infantry Division Association, it has alwaysbeen the Secretary's ambition to be able to reportthat the Association is operating on a balanced budget. So far, after having been in office for over fouryears, such a report has been impossible to make.
Frankly, such a situation has been an extreme disappointment, not only to the Secretary-Treasurer, butalso to the National Board of Governors.
Every effort has been made to reduce the operating expenses of the Association but at the same time,the membership has fallen off and consequently the"balanced budget" is still something to be wished forinstead of a realty.
Suataining Memberahip H.. HelpedUpon the inauguration of the sustaining member
ship plan a few years ago, several members have verygenerously paid more than the regular amount of $3.50fee, representing annual dues in the Association. Suchadditional amounts received have helped considerablyto keep the deficit to a minimum.
THE FACT REMAINS-YOUR ASSOCIATIONNEEDS THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF EACH ONEOF YOU. PAY YOUR 1952 DUES NOW.
SEND YOUR REMITTANCE OF $3.50, PLUSYOUR SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP PAYMENT TO:
9th. INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION,POST OFFICE BOX 1704,WASHINGTON 13, D. C.
A few months ago The Obtofoilrece:ved a newspaper clipping sentin by Mr>. LeROY LANGLAND,whose husband served with the.6Oth Infantry, K Company.
The newspaper article told ofthe arrival in Dallas of Mr. and:Mrs. Louis Hldas and their ftveyear old daughter, Marianne.
Mr. Hidas and his family leftBUdape5t, Hungary in November,1944, when the Russian arm:esmoved in. The couple moved onto Vienna with the HungarianBrmy and helped to set up a fieldhospital. Mr. Ridas, a second lieuMtenant at that time, supervisedrecreatianal programs for thewounded and his wife served as.a volunteer nurse.
When the Russian army arrivedin Vienna, the Hungarians set upanothec field hospital In Ingolstadt, Germany. There the Hidas'were Hving when the American'9th Infantry Division arrived asoccupation troops.
"They were so nice to us," Hidasrecalled. "We liked them. And wemade up our minds then to tryto go to AmerIca."
In 1948, Louis joined the YMCAat Stuttgart and began his workIn DP camps. An athlete, theyoung Hungarian won the 19491950 National German high hurdles championship by running thel2O-yard hurdles in 15.1 seconds.
But he never forgot his longingto go to America and finally negotiated a job with the Dallas,Texas YMCA physical trainingItaft and he and hlB family arranged to come to America underthe Displaced Persons plan.
Hungarian D. P.Moves to Texas
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Kenneth E. B~own Killed In Korea
The official publication ot the NInth Infantry DIvision AssocIation withofIIcet located at 1001 "0" St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Telephlme SHepberd 4387. Single copy price ot this publication" 15 cent. per IBlue or bymall, ,1.S) per year, payable in advance. Sublcrlbers ahould. notify theWashington office prompUy ot any change in addreSi.
Publ1shed eaCh month by and tor the membera ot the Ninth InfantryDlv1Jllon AssocIation. Newa erUcles. feature .torlea, pbotograph. or artmaterial from memben will be welcomed and every effort will be made toreturn photoi'r6phlc and Ilrt work In good condition. Please addreu allClOIDII'lunicaUonl to The DctotoU, 720 Thayer Avenue, SUver Spring, Maryland.
Extraot from the cerUtl.cate ot InoorporaUon ot the Ninth IntantryDlvt.llon Association: "Thl. AhOClation 1. tormed by the omcel"ll and men otthe Ninth Infantry Divl.l;lon in order to perpetuate the memory ot our JaUencomrades, to PrQerve the esprit de oorp. ot the Division, to as.IMt In promoUng an ever1a.ltlng world peace exclusively by mean.a ot educational acUvItseI and to serve as an Intormatlon bureau to member. and former membersof the Dlvinon."
Chapter ResponsibilitiesIn two preceding editorials, we have attempted to
demonstrate to you how vital is the issue of MEMBERSHIPto the future success of the Ninth Infantry Division Association. In this article we are "serenading" the LOCALCHAPTERS. Maybe the cbapters have been feeling theywill eSC'lpe our "printed barrages," This is to serve noticewe have saved them for the last.
We of the Association are very justly proud of ourchapters. Without their help, our national reunions wouldbe impossible to stage. In the past our Chapters have contributed notably in securing new members and in keepingalive the spirit of the Ninth throughout many areas of thecountry. The national organization, wherever possible, hasmade it profitable, financially speaking, for the chapters torender this service. It is felt however, more can and mustbe done by way of chapter effort to strengthen our Association.
It is suggested that each chapter analyze its positionwith regard to present and potential member'lbip. Recordsof individuals' addresses are kept by many chapters and bythe Secret!lry of National Headquarters. Members shouldbe appointed to canvass vigorously the potential memberShip. Each chapter should study ways and means of conducting membership drives and of making their organizations more attractive to the present as well as the prospeetive membership.
Chapter secretaries should be directed to contact otherchapters in an effort to pool their experiences in this endeavor. All efforts toward the membership goal should beplanned for long-range campaigns-make the entire yearof 1952-MEMBERSHIP YEAR.
The Boston Chapter should be all-out in this drive inview of the coming reunion to be held there, and New Yorkshould be cashing in on their recent successful efforts. Anyone in the sales profession knows that one of the most valuable and basic rules in sales is to "ask for the business."ThiB applies to any kind of selling you do: After you contact a prospective member, extoll the virtues of joining theNinth Infantry Division Association-ask him to join NOW!Every salesman will be amazed at how often he makes asale, or in this case signs up a new member, when he "asksfor the business,"
CHAPTERS, your slogan should be - "SIGN 'EM UPIN '52."
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Nat B. Kaplan, 5216 Reading Rd.,CincinnaU, Ohio.
John F. Moran, 515 Melish Ave.,Cincinnati 29, Ohio.
WUliam D. Scholl, 110 IvanhoeAve., Cincinnati 33. Ohio.
Robert V. Wade, 434 Kasota St.,Cincinnati 29, Ohio.
Dr. Norman H. Weinberg, 3729Reading Rd., Cincinnati 29, Ohia.
Maurice H. Westrich, 4906 ClevesPike, C'..i.llcinnati 38, Ohio.
Ross H. Wilson, 3418 Delta Ave.,Cincinnati, Ohio.
Clarence H. England, 089 S.Pickaway 'St., Circleville, Ohio.
Joseph B. Banisauckas, 14~1 E.7!st .St., Cleveland, Ohio.
Eddie Blecharzyk, 4027 BucyrusAve., Cleveland 9, Ohio.
George Boris, 4311 TrowbridgeAve., Cleveland 9, Ohio.
Samuel B. Buemi, 11913 Cromwell Ave., Cleveland 20, Ohio.
Lester H. Butler, 25130 LakeShore Blvd., Clevelantt 23, Ohio.
Frank S. Chatto, 9104 Kennedy,Cleveland, Ohio.
Donald Christian, 4101 PerkiJ15Ave., Cleveland 3, Ohio.
Frank A. Coppolino, 11006 CedarAve., Cleveland, Ohio.
George W. Cyphers, 1656 Lockwood Ave., EMt Cleveland 12, Ohio.
Ahmet J. Dellarose, 2094 MurrayHill Rd., Cleveland, Ohio.
Dominic V. Fanelli, 1006 Engle..woad Rd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio.
Francis P. Gallagher, 4891 West13th St., Cleveland 9, Ohio.
Peter H. Gans, 3005 W. 14th St.,Cleveland 13, Ohio.
Harold Gerber, 3417 E. 119th St.,Cleveland 20, Ohio.
Steve S. Grzymkowski, 8819 St.Catherine Ave., Cleveland 4, Ohio.
Allan E. Halford, 7715 RedellAve., Cleveland Ohio.
Howard J. Heilman, 2355 So.Overlook Rd., Cleveland Hgts.,Ohio.
Clifford H. Hosler, 4017 SmithAve, Cleveland 9, Ohio.
John Jacobs, 10205 Sophia Ave.,Cleveland, Ohio.
Steve E. Jakubiee, 8010 SuperiorAve.. Suite 3, Cleveland 3, Ohio.
John J. Kaesala, Jr., 2902 E,92nd St.• Cleveland 4, OhIo.
Lazar Kay, 1551 East Boulevard,Cleveland, Ohio.
Aloysius Knecht. 3101 W. 104tl1St., Cleveland 11, Ohio.
Jerry A. Kurka, 24201 E. Groveland Rd., Cleveland 21, Ohio.
George Kysilka, 11201 Greenwich •Ave.• Cleveland 5, Ohio.
Ross La Monica, 3562 E. 15lstSt., Cleveland 20, Ohio.
Robert J. Laturner, 1730 Na.Noble Rd.• Ea't Cleveland 12, Ohio.
Wililam T. Lequtis, 10826 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.
Dean Lemley, 19106 MaplewoodRd.. Cleveland 11, Ohio.
Ernest R. Long, 3122 W. 82ndSt.. Cleveland, Ohio.
Wm. C. Mauser, 6632 BUss Ave.,Cleveland, Ohio.
John W. McClaren, 9631 SilkAve, Cleveland 2, Ohio.
Jos. MUler, 9701 Hough Ave.,Apt. No.5, Cleveland 6, Ohla.
Mleheal H. Mysyk, 12604 DarlIngton Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.
George Pie-rce, 1366 West 89th,Cleveland, Ohio.
Frank J. Podlogar, 986 E. 63rdSt., Cleveland 3, Ohio.
John M. Powell, 2114 W. BardSt.• Cleveland 2, Ohio.
Leo Serrani, 8204 Rosewood Ave.,Cleveland, Ohio.
Andrew A. Sinare, 716 East 16ZSt., Cleveland W, Ohio.
William V. SOpko, 4421 Bridgeview Ave., Cleveland, Ohio.
John S. Valko, 11209 LardetAve., Cleveland, Ohio.
Frank P. Vanesky, 907 Stark..weather Ave., Cleveland 13, Ohlo.
Richard S. VymJatil, 19602 Sump"ter Rd., W8r'rensville Hgts., Cleve-land 22, Ohio.
Keith S. Witham, 3393 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland 18, Ohio.
Joseph Zupancic, 6807 Edna Ave.,Clebe)and 3, Ohio.
Richard E. Newell, R.F.D. No. 2,Columbiana, Ohio.
Adolph B. Amster, Rm. 200. WarResearch Bldg., Ohio State Univer...s:ty, Columbus, Ohio.
John D. Anglin, 474 So. JamRd., Columbus 9, Ohio.
David Borjng, 16 East 14th Ave~
Columbus, Ohio.Lester Budd, 1116~· No. Higlr
St., Columbus, Ohio.Ward E. Conrad, 442 East Jef~
frey Pl., Columbus 11. Ohio..Richard Corbin, 140 E. 8th St.,
COlumbus, Ohio.Miss Jeane Cork, 22724 E. GaY'
St., Columbus, Ohio.Herbert H. Fleming, 3025 Ores"
den Ave., Columbus, Ohio.Clifton Gordon, 106- Geers Ave.~
ColumbUS, Ohio.Richard L. Greene, 442 Wood...
bury Ave., Columbus 4, Ohio.Leo G. Hope, 680 City Park Ave.~
Columbus 6, Ohio.Donald E. Jewell, 466 Forest St.,.
Columbus 6, Ohio.Miles F. Me Farland, 215 S.
Burgess Ave.. Columbus 4, Ohio.William McLaughlin, 379 Welch
Ave., Columbus 7, Ohio.Bennie Nardone, 303 No. Harris
Ave., Columbus, Ohio.
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recalls those good meals he hadwith the DP's in Ingalstadt.
DAVE McQUISTON (Phila., Pa.)didn't know of the existence ofthe Association until Peepsite andJim looked him up at Wanamaker's in '48. Dave is rememberedas one of the quieter APO men.
JOHN HEALEY (Newark, N. J.),had the biggest headache of allin the old APO, the Casualty andRedirect Section. John performeda herculean task with his cus·tornary efficiency and quiet dignity.
LEWIS R. YEHLE (Enid, Okla.),Is back in the saddle again. thishitch with the Air Force. We remember with beaucoup nostalgiathe time the gang drank up thelieutenant's liquor ration at Eupen.
DONALD H. MYERS (Moravia,N. Y.), is completely domesticatedand settled down with a fine family, including two girls. Don wasthe prize chowhound of the APOwhen he hit two chow lines inIngoJstadt; headquarters and casualcompany.
ROBERT RODDY (Phlla., Pa),always likes to meet the old-timers(rom the APO Section, and nasattended several reunions. Thegang from HQS will rememberRoddy strolling the strasses ofIngolstadt with Elsa romping alonghis side. Elsa was the dog mascot of the APO who joined tliesection at Elsenborn and whothrived on C rations, and whenthe last 01 the old~timers left IngoIstadt she was still there.
CLARENCE (DER FUHRER)FUHRMAN (Chicago, liU, is inhis new home and has a feminineaddition to his family. His newaddress is 1728 W. Melrose, Chicago. (Dlinois Chapter please note).Any June '45 evening, Fuhrmancould be seen taking his daily constitutional in Hindenburg Park, Ingolstadt. And the previous winterin Stolberg he had a mania forinvestigating old castles.
BERNARD P. (BARNEY) LONG,who wrote many a money orderin APO-9, is still carrying themail in Albany, N. Y. Five willget you ten that he really missesthose poker games.
HAROLD G. <HAL) PERRY(Wyandotte, Mich.), indicates thathe remembers too well some ofthe wHd rides on a 6x6 with QMjockeys like ABRAMS, HOUSE,RAPP, and others, at the wheel.The mail went through! And How!
With best personal regards,Charlie,
Directory of 9thDivision Members
The Octofoil has received sey·eral requests to complete the listof members of the Association, thelast published list appearing in theJune, 1950, issue of our paper.
The following is a continuationof the list' of names and addressesand additional lists wm be pub·lished monthly hereafter untilcompletion of the roster.•
OHIORobert L. SmIth, 156 Aigler
Blvd., Bellevue, Ohio.Willard L. Brown, 54 W. Bagley
Rd., Berea, Ohio.Mr. Wm. F. Schank, 96 Kraft
St., Berea, OWo.Robert M. Schneider, 121 Jeffer
son Ct., Berea, Ohio.Glenn O. Moore, 920 Pleasant
Ripge. Bexley 9, Ohio.Andrew Toler, RF.D. 1, Bidwell,
Ohio.Donald Whitenack, 401 Bourbon
St., Blanchester, Ohio.Arthur H. Euler, Route 1, Bowl·
ing Green, Ohio.Albert M. Mazoch, 3 Maple St.,
Brldgepo:rt, Ohio.Howard A. Davis, Box 23, Brit·
Uant, Ohio.Glenn W. Hawkins, Bo..'C 365,
Brinkhaven, Ohio.Mrs. Pearl B. Breininger, 235
Enterprise St., Bryan. Ohio.Paul E. Mills, 700 Lewis St.,
Caldwell, Ohio.Winfield, T. Larrick, Route 3,
Cambridge, Ohio.George Bigley, 487 Tenney Ave.,
Campbell, Ohio.George Wojtowicz, 102 Devitt
Ave., Campbell, Ohio.Paul A. Dick, 700 22nd St., N.W.,
Canton, Ohio.Milton G. Leed, 2649 Ellis Ave.,
N.E.. Canton, Ohio.William C. Lyons, 1923 11th St.,
S.W., Canton, Ohio..Glenn A. Staley, 305 Broad Ave,
N.W., Canton, Ohio.Gordon H. Hunt, W·15, McKell
Rd., Chillicothe, Ohio.Rudolph R. Artmayer, 32 Bear
St., Cincinnati, Ohio.Jo"eph C. Ayer, Box 111, Sta·
tion B, Cincinnati 22, Ohio.Welford F. Blackbern, 2152 Kin
de! Ave., C:ncinnati 14. Ohio.Carl L. Brech, 7203 Seymour Dr.,
Cincinnati 37, Ohio.Perry J. Burnett. 6950 Clover·
nook Ave. Cincinnati 31, Ohio.Harold Etter, 821 Bank St., Cin·
cinnaU 14, Ohio.
Sincerely,HAL PERRY.
News From APO 9Wyandotte, Michigan.January 3, 1952.
Dear Charlie:It's been quite some time sinCe
THE OCTOFOlL has heard fromme. I thought perhaps some ofour membership might be interest·ed in the present plight of formerDivi.-io.n APO per~nnel as gleanedfrom a recent round robin letter.
WILLIAM K. TINKHAM (NewBedford, Mass.>, Is attending Boston University. (Boston Chapterplease copy: Here is a potlentialmember for you).
WILLIAM G. McGEE (Ithaca,New York), has finished his secondyear at Cornell Law School, andbecause of summer employment,was unable to attend the NewYork Reunion.
JI\iI' (RED) POSTEN (AtlanticHighlands. N. J.), and his charming wife, Vera, ""ere in attendanceat the Convention and have movedinto a spanking new home. 'Tissaid Jim has what is known asa "pension" route at the AHPO.
P A U L (PEEPSITE) ACETO(Manchester, Conn.), is still theAPO's most eligible bachelor.(Remember Tally, gang?) Peepslte
Here Is The N. Y.Chapter News
January 19, 1952, at the HotelTimes Square In New York City,the New York Chapter had itsannual reception party far thenew officers. Prez AL ~RUCHAC,
then very befittingly welcomedthe members, their friends, andwives and sweethearts (75 ofthem) on behalf at' the New YorkChapter. The old faithfuls asGUGLIELMINO,"MIEHLE, COHENand PEPPER were then fully applauded for their untiring endeav·ors to keep the heart of the Chapter going and welcomed them intothe folds of the brain trusts.Sparing few words, Al then introduced to the audience, reliableMIKE GATTO, our new New Yorkprez.
Then it was Mike's turn, andhe said: "Most of us here tonightknow what the 'Doc's' leadershiphas meant to our Chapter. Heserved us faithfully and withouta let up for two trying yearsin our Chapter's young spiritedlife. His easy manner and GLIBTONGUE won us many new supporters for our programs and re·forms for the Association. Underhis guidlng hand our Chapter as·surned its rightful leadership in theAssociation, and as a fitting eli·max, under his spo.n~orship, we theChapter, produced the biggest andbest :reunion ever held. To ourGo\d-star parents, to many members and especially to me, I thinkthe most fitUng picture of thedoctor was his simple, sincere, yethumble but soul-moving tribute toour fallen brothers in arms atour 6th Annual National Reunion."
That certainly sums up what thefellows thought and think of thegood doctor. Incidentally, Doc'swife, Irene, will be leaving shortlyfor the fog-bound island of heaven,called ~gland, to say hello to herf<l!ks.
JERRY KILLEN (9th Med. Co.A), is a very proud daddy of abouncing baby boy.
BERNIE STEIN and his charming wiCe, Peggy, last October 22,had an addition called Lynn Ellen.
If anybody reading this columnknows of one MP called FRANKHANK WARNER, let him understand that his feHow-buddy MPsare trying to locate him.
And the luck of all happenedto/HARRY KER ER, he won two,not one, but two bottles of potentluck and then turned in one forre-drawing which was promptlyreceived by charming Mrs. BOBBYBARBAGALlO.
Mr. a,nd Mrs. PAT FOLEY a:re"INFANTlCIPATINGo"
And to all our luckless lads ofthe New York Chapter who wantto add dough to the kitty, comesthis response from Mrs. BERNICEKAZDOY: Why don't the boyschip in for admission for FEINBURG NIGHT?
By line thanks for the swellfeed goes to the famous Chef decusine GETZY SCHIFF (Bowery),and to BOBBY BARBAGALLO forthe loan o.f his wonderful supplyof records.
Have some wonderful news com·ing up of a fine tribute in theform of a plaque fo-r one of theC. M. H. boys of the 9th. Willhave the final info at the nexttyping session.
Next New York meeting willtake place on February 1, at theHotel Times Square.
Ask CARL CLEARY about therecent meeting with former Lt.of Div. Hqs., DICK BRADLEY,and his lovely J'o Ann, during aNew York stopover.
Present at the bout were Mr.and Mrs. S. C. and the BRAD·LEYS and a former Lt. FRANKH;'STALL, also of Div. Hqs.
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home for burial in theCemetery at Fort SamTexas.
This information was given toJud Fuller by Mrs. Kenneth E.Brown, who resides at 906 SouthFirst Street, Lamesa, Texas.
Ken served as a platoon leaderwith L Company of the 47th Infantry in France, Belgium andGermany, was twice wounded andcaptured at the Remagen Bridge.
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A recent letter from JUDSONB. FULLER, 934 Keystone Avenue,River Fare~t, Dlinois, informs usof the death of KENNETH E.BROWN last June 2nd, whileJlel"Vlng his country In the Korean~1Jolice action."
For the action, resulting in hisdeath, Ken was recommended forthe Congressional Medal of Honor,however, this recommendation wasturned dawn and the D1atlnguiaheel Service Cross was awarded In·--.s and wlIl be presented to
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9th Quartermaster. LeROY DREIFUS sends in an
other very nice letter in whichhe refers to his old friend, GEO.E. SWANSON, who recently became a "proud papa," as reportedin the November issue of TheOctofoil. LeRoy hopes that George,as well as all of the rest of theold 9th Quartermaster gang, willbe at the Boston Reunion comenext July. This includes the 709thOrdnance bunch, also. There certainly is a "mess" of aid-timersup that way who ought to showup. Dreifus will let you hear fromhim if you all don't show for thisoccas:on and that even goes forold Sergeant VOSE, whose lastaddress is shown as 84 WaldaAvenue, Belfast, Maine, and whohasn't been heard from since leaving Ge"rmany, except indirectly.What this association needs is moremembers like Dreifus, who hasn'tmissed a reunion, starting withnumber two, held in Columbus,Ohio. Boston WIll see him therewith "bells on." (Thanks for theChristmas card).
Major JOE M. WILLIS reportsin {"rom Korea, where he is assigned to the POL Division. Quart·ermaster .$ectlon, Headquarters,USAK, APt> 301, Postmaster, SanFrancisco, California. Living conditions aren't too bad, the food isgood and well prepared, and about80 to 90 per cent of the troopsare on A rations. Fresh vegetablesare shIpped in from Japan. Joementions that Lt. Col. PAULTONKS h located in Pusan-stillas "bald" as ever. Also mentionedin his letter are the followingformer 9th Division men: Lt. EDWIN M. KLITCH (2nd Bn. 47th),who is assigned to, the 24th In~
fantry Division, PW Team, APO24, San Francisco; Major JOHNWHITMORE (60th Inf'> , and Lt,Col. HERMAN SCHMIDT (47th),who is assigned to KAMAG, andstationed in the same town withJoe.
Here are a few changes of ad~
dress for men of the 60th:Major JACK W. COULTER,Transportation Reg. Br.,Hq. The Infantry Center,Fort Benning, Georgia.LRVEN J. HOKKA (C Co.),Box 471,Chiholm, Minnesota.VICTOR BUTSWINKUS,6265 Oilman Street,Philadelphia, Penna.Brig. General JOHN G. VAN
HOUTEN,Hq., 28th Division,
'APO Ill,Postmaster, New York, N. Y.Capt. EDWARD N. VAN DUYNE,(H Co.>,3 Alexandria Avenue,Tauxemont,Alexandria, Virginia.
Texas. He is engaged in the plumbing business in DaUas. A year agothis coming March, the Langland's.including their son, four years ofage, moved into their new homeand a most cordial invitation isextended to any former 9th mento pay them a visit.
Sgt. EDWARD F. POWERS(Supply Section, L Co.), is backin the States and living with hiswife and daughter at The LincolnApartments in Ardmore, Pennsylvania. The following picture wastaken last June in Manneheim,Germany, and shows Ed and General EDDY in a "handshakingmood."
9th Div. M.P.'.A few addresses changes 8$- .re~
cently reported:MILTON A. LeCLALR,3301 North Maxson Place,'Elmonte, California.DAVID GELMAN,74-25 220th Street,Bayside, Long Island, N. Y.DONALD R. HIGGONS,7 Standish Road,Stamfo"rd, Conn.BRAXTON C. SHANKLE,General Deltvery,Wake Forest, North Carolina.
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appeared on their Christmas Cardand shows their three sons, Dave,3%; Steve, 2lh, and Hank, 1*years old. Mike is in the foodbusiness, being the manager of awholesale food warehouse. Lastsummer he saw GLENN GIBBS,of Middletown, Ohio, a few weeksbefore Glenn took the fatal stepin marriage. No wprd from him.since. Mike and his wife are plan~
ning a trip this coming summerin their '51 Buick and which direction they go depends on thethree bays. (How about headingfor Boston and the 1952 Reunion?)
A lette'r from Mrs. LEONARDCASTNER brings us up to dateon Len's activities since leavingthe 9th. Len was with F. Com~
pany, is married now and has fourchildren, Melvin, six; Leonard, Jr.,four; Raymond, 1112; and Kathryn,four months old. Len's home address is: 1933 East Whitton Ave·nue, Pho.enix, Arizona, and he ownsan auto trim shop at 1801 WestJackson Street in Phoenix. Hewould sure like to hear from youfellows.
Capt. JOSEPH J. JOYCE (1stLt.), writes in for re-instatementin the Assoqiation. Joe is nowback on acti~e duty, stationed inSt. Louis, Missouri, with the Headquarters, Misso.uri Military District, 12th and Spruce Streets.
Major HAROLD W. SMITH(Capt.> (Member of The NationalBoaTd of Governors), is now backon active duty for a 24-monthperiod. (So he says). He is stationed at The Pentagon, Room2-D-537, Tel. Ext. 53181, and isquartered at Fort Meyer, Va.,B.O.Q. T-49, North Area. His wifeand family remain in Baltimore,and Smitty is able to get overeach week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. ROBERT WOODSIDE (B Co.), send best wishesfar the New Year from Rome,New York, P.O. Box 105.
PAUL S. PLUNKERT sends inbest wishes for the coming yearfrom 216 South Grant Avenue,Columbus, Ohio.
PERRY BURNETT (G Co.),pays his 1952 dues from 6950Clovernook Avenue, Cincinatti 31,Ohio, also best wishes for the NewYear.
LeROY LANGLAND (K Co.), isliving at 2726 Eagle Drive, Dallas,
erly a member of M Company,expects to be home in a monthor two. Orville's address is: Java,South Dakota.
CLARENCE F. GLASHEEN isanother dues paying member for1952 who enjoys receiving TheOctofoil. Clarence lives at 608South State Street, Appleton, Wis~
consin.MICHAEL PANUTHOS (l Co.),
sent in his 1952 dues through theNew York Chapter, and at thesame time announced the arrivalof a baby boy, born last November 20th, weighing in at twelvepounds, one ounce. Their address3604 Avenue "K," Brooklyn, NewYork.
A recent letter from Mrs. JerrySmith, mother of Major JERRYM. SMITH, JR., informs us thatJerry is still in Korea and hasbeen there for over a year now.Mrs. Smith very kindly sent inJerry's dues for 1952, and statesthat she enjoys reading The Octofoil which is forwarded on to Jerryeach month. Their home addressis: 516 Stoner Street, Shreveport,Louisiana. Incidentally, this appears to be a promotion for Jerry,from Captain to Major. Congratulations.
JOSEPH B. BANISAUCKAS (HCo.), reports in from 1481 East71st Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 16inches of snow not withstanding.He's a paid up member for 1952.
HA R 0 L D J. BIEGELEISEN(Anti·Tank Co.), writes in throughthe New York Chapter. His homeaddress is: 210 West 101st Street,New York 25, New York. At thepresent time he is still a bachelor,living at home with his folks. Heis employed as a clerk in the U. S.Department of State (Voice ofAmerica), and also studying voiceand music with the AmericanTheatre Wing under the GI Bill.He sends his best wishes for theNew Year to all of his manyfriends.
MAURICE WESTRICH (S/2 Sgt.,3rd Bn. Hq. Co.), sends in Christmas greetings from his home at4906 Cleves Pike, Cincinnati 38,Ohio. The following photograph
60th InfantryA note from GLENN O. MOORE
(H Co,), enclosing payment of his1952 dues, informs us that theyhave recently mo.ved into theirnew home which Mabel and Glennbuilt, located at 920 PleasantRidge, Bexley 9, Ohio. Glenn wassorry to have missed the NewYork reunion but hopes to attendthe Boston clambake. His bestregards to all.
U's a girl who 'recently arrived,last December 3rd, at the home ofMr. and Mrs. ED. W. STACHOWICZ. Donna Marie weighed in atseven pounds, 12 ounces, and isdoing fine and dandy. Ed servedwith I Company of the 60th. Theirhome address is: 250 WhitehallRoad, Garden City. Long Island,New York.
GRACE and BILL CONLEYproudly announce the arrival ofWilliam John, II, on December13, 1951. Weight, seven pounds,13 ounces. The Conleys live at435 Harri~on Street, Oak Park,Illinois.
TRAVIS W. MUIRHEAD (lstSgt.), is now located at 7721 CBroad Street, PennsaUken, NewJersey. He is an agent for theFBI and is kept busy these days,even to working several hours aweek overtime at no expense tothe taxpayers. He recently sawANDY DAVIS, Mess Sergeant ofA Company, and apparentiy thecivilian life hasn't done him anyharm. In fact, Andy is buildinghimself a new home up in Jersey.
Incidentally. Travis sent in hisdues for 1952-and more-to-boot.
WILFRED M. THORNTON (1stLt. M Co.>, sends in his 1952 duesfrom 515 East Dubail Street, SouthBend, Indiana, and mentions in hisletter that Lt. ORVILLE STANGL,who is now in Korea, and form·
Sgt. R. M. WILLIAMS, FirstStreet, Eldred, Pennsylvania, writesin the following report: "I wantto take this occasion to thankeveryone responsible for such agood organization and to makesure I am 8 part of it for thenext year. U was nice to seethe address of an old buddy(TONY PIASECKI) in the November issue of The Octofon. I hadn'theard from him since I left Germany in 1946. We were goodbuddies in K Company, 47th, forover a year. The Reserves let meout last September so I am onceagain a civilian. Best wishes toyou all.
RALPH J. SMITH (G Co.), isheard from through the kindnessof his Father. Ralph enlisted forthree years in the Marine Corpsand at present he is stationed atOcean Side, California. His broth·er is also in the service and isseeing action over in Korea. Ralphcan be reached by writing to himat his home address: Box 348, RedBud., lllinois. (The back issues ofThe Octofoi! have been mailed).
,E D WIN w. WISNIEWSKI(Service Co.>, sends in his 1952dues, and also writes in for an·other copy of "Eight Stars ToVictory." His address is: RFD 2,Box 92, Richmond, Michigan, andhis best regards to all.
Capt. CARL R. SHASBERGER(lst Lt., 47th), sends us greetingsfrom the 123rd Aircraft Controland Warning Squadron, in whichoutfitt he is serving as SupplyOfficer. Carl-or Dick, as some ofyou may remembe"r him by-wascalled to active duty last Novem~
ber 1, from the Ohio Ait NationalGuard and stationed at DonaldsonAF Base, Greenville, South Carolina. His family is with him, in~
cluding a daughter, Lisa, eightmonths old, and Ricky, five yearsof age. The Air Force has sprucedup considerably, so Dick says, buthe is still a 21-month man. Writeto him at 550 East Faris Street,Greenville, So.uth Carolina.
Here are some address changesfor men of the 47th:
Colonel LOUISE GERSHENOW,(2nd. Bn.),G-3, IX Corps, APO 264,Postmaster, San Francisco, Calif.SAMUEL M. BARBANELL,(S/Sgt.),100 Second Street, Apt. 2,Ellwood City, Pennsylvania.LEONARD R. GOLDEN (S/Sgt.),12136 Lucerne,Redford Township,Detroit, Michigan.ROBERT L. COLE,3225 Gladlola, S. W.,Grand Rapids 9, Michigan.SAMUEL A. MIHALAK,60 Broadview Avenue,Maplewood, New Jersey.Sgt. DONATO VISCO,Hqs., 95th QM Bn.,APO 169, PM, New YO'rk, N. Y.DOUGLAS J. COMMINS (E Co.),2831 Exterior Street,Bronx, New York.FREDERICK H. FREIDMAN,
(Hq. Co., 1st Bn,), writes in from190 St. Joseph No.2, Long Beach,California, enclosing his 1952 dues).
and Everywhere
47th InfantryWILTON M. TAYLOR (M Co.),
sends in his best wishes to youfellows for a Merry Christmas anda Happy New Year from out atStop 6, Lost Hills, CalifOrnia.(Please send us an address forMrs. Artie Shepherd).
Colonel PETER O. WARD isnow on duty at th~~ Pentagon,Washington, D. C., being assignedto the G-3 Branch. His presentaddress is: 2025 Belmont Road,N.W., Wasflington, D. C., wherehe ls living With his family, nowgrown to include four children.The youngest arrived last June.
JOSEPH YAFCHAK (B Co.>,sends his best wishes tor a HappyNew Year as well as enclosingpayment of Ais 1952 dues. Joelives at 493 South 17th Street,Newark, New Jersey.
JAMES L. O'KEEFE (Capt.Hq.), sends greeting!! from 690South Fifth Street, San ~se, California, signed The O'Keefes, Pat,Larry, M:ke, Bill, and Colleenalso his 1962 dues were paid.(Many thanks for them there kindwords, Larry).
JESS A. NUNN (Co. 0., Hq.Co., 1st Bn,), lives out in Salem,Oregon, 1907 Hazel Avenue, and heis another 1952 paidMup memberwho ho.pes and prays that themembership does not fall off toomuch. Jess would like to see achapter started out in his partof the country, however, the'redoesn't appear to Ix! too manyactive members in his vicinity toget one started. He mentions thatLt. Col. JAMES D. ALLGOOD(lst Bn., 47th CO), is now regi~
mental CO of the 162nd Infantry,41st Infantry Division, OregonN~tional Guard, 'and is doing awonderful job. Jess is commanding Headquarters Company, ]stBattal;on of the 162nd Infantryand his outfit is receiving Its Federal inspection on 1he 17th ofJanuary, and hopes to comethrough with flying colo"rs. Hisone wish is that he would like tohave all former 9th men in hiscompany-then there wouldn't beany trouble at all.
MICHAEL J. GRONSKI (E Co.),128 South Pine Street, Hazleton,Pennsylvania, sends in the follow~
ing pictures taken back in thegood old days when he was withthe 9th Division. Mike announceshis marriage as of llU;t November24th, and The Octofon sends youanq yours congratulations and bestwishes for the many, many yearsto come. Mike is working as acarpenter for one o,f the largeconstruction outfits in Hazleton, ajob he has enjoyed Jor the pastfour years. His hobbS' is cabinetmaking. Now that you fellowshave heard fram Mike, how abouttaking time out and drop him aline. He would like very muchto hear from you and sends hisbest regards to all fl)rmer members of Easy Company.
LESLIE B. COPELAND (M Co.>,the guy wrote the very flne letter to us when he paid his 1952dues, included an additional paragraph in his letter $tating thathe is still a dental laboratorytechnician and has been helpingto make a lot of FALSIES Cteeththat is), for people to wear.
39th Infantry
Father ROBERT J. CURTIS hasbeen called back into the Armyand will serve as the CatholicChaplain for the 148th InfantryRegiment of the 37th InfantryDivision, the OhIo National Guardunit which will train at CampPolk, Louisiana. To make surethat he continues to receive TheOctofoil, Father Curtis has paIdhis dues for 1952 and 1953. Lastsummer he had a talk with BILLKENNEDY and at that time hewas in fine health. Father Curtisalso sends in addresses for WILLIAM MURPHY, 315 ParkvilleAvenue, Brooklyn, New York, andWILLIAM KENNEDY, 1163 Prospect Avenue, also of Brooklyn,N. Y. Both of these men servedwIth A Collecting Coyppany, working with the 39th. :Plis one wishis that he will get with as gooda gang as the 39th. If 5:0, he willnot have any complaint.
DONALD S. MACKERER (Lt.,E & F Cos.), sends in a new address -1896 - C Claymore Drive,Marietta, Geargia. Also pays his1952 dues. Don, since leq,ving theDivision, has had two sons, ArnoldWilliam, II, age four, and DonaldS., Jr., age two. He is employedby the Blair Aluminum FurnitureCompany, in the capacity of VicePresident. Don would like verymuch to hear from any of theold gang and promises to answer"ny letter received.
REX H. FORD (hi Co.), payshis 1952 dues at 2 o'clock in themorning, just after coming off ofthe nightbeat as a policeman. TheFords proudly announce the arrivalof a daughter, Lillian, last October 6th. At six weeks she wasweighing 13 pounds. Their homeaddress is: 1 Tucker Street, Portsmouth, Virginia.
GEORGE O. HEGEL is alwaysglad to read the news concerningsome of the old gang. He sendsin his 1952 dues from 3179 LeolaStreet. St. Louis 9, Missouri.
JOHN F. SHENNEY sends inhis '52 dues from 747 NewarkAvenue, Jersey City 6, New Jersey. (Your address has just beencorrected) .
JAKE P. MAJORS sends in hisnew address - 2184 Lenox Road,N.E., Atlanta, Georgia. Jake ispresently employed by The Graybar Electric Company with officeslocated in the Graybar Building,Atlanta, Georgia. Hls letter requested the address for JOHN A.CALLAHAN, who is the secondvice-president of the Association.John lives at 5530 Boyer Street,Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
JOHN G. JONES (S/Sgt.), isfinally heard from after thesemany years. His correct addressis: 828* West Erwin Street, Tyler, Texas. At the time he joined the Association, back in 1945,he gave a different address andthe postoffice returned his mail.
Christmas greetings and bestwishes for the New Year arereceived from EARL E. WELLS,who has been promoted toWarrant Officer. Congratulations.Earl's address is still the sameDetachment 4, 1123 ASU, ROTCInstructor Group, Yale University,New Haven, Connecticut. Alsopaid his 1952 dues.
CARLOS B. ESTEVA extendsbest greetings for the New Year,also pays his 1952 dues, with pleasure. His letter contains a cardialinvitation in case any of you fellows get down to Puerto Rico.Stop in and see him. His mailingaddress is: Box 248, Arecibi, Puerto Rico, and incidentally, AreciboIs the world's largest Rum pro~
ducing town.ED BRIODY (F Co.>, pays his
1952 pues from 8728 118th Street,Richmond Hills 18, New York, andextends best wishes for the NewYear to aU. (Many thanks· foryour kind words, Ed>.
Another report on FRANK FIDLER, following up the article appearing in the October l"sue.Frank got married on schedule,last September 22nd, and after ahoneymoon trip to Bermuda theyare now living In Walkersville,Md.-Box 76. Some 9th Divisionboys attended the wedding, including WILLIAM KREYE, JOHN G.TSCHUPP and JERRY NOTHMAN,
Mrs. BERNADINE S. SWENSON, widow of Capt. KENNETHS. SWENSON, who was killed inaction in Korea, reports a changeo.f address to: 606 East King St.,Chambersburg, Penna.
Other changes in address are:ALBERT M. KARRE (Capt.>,5508 St. Charles Avenue,New Orlean!'l, Louisiana.WILLIAM C. SHOEMAKER,(E Co.>, •5 East Marble Street,Mechanicsburg, Penna.1st Lt. JAMES J. BENANE,(C Co.),1013 ASU,Reception Center,Fort Devens, Massac;';usetts.
News of Members - Here, There
THE OCTOFOI L
Division HeadquartersCapt. JOSEPH B. MITTELMAN
has been transferred to Headquarters, Seventh Army APO 46Postmaster, New York, 'N. Y. '
LE0r-: BOURGEOIS (Mil. Gov·t.~ct.), .. nds In Christmas Greetmg frem hIs home at 1112 JosephStreet, New OrJC'uns, Loui.siana.in ;IOIlN D. O'ROURKE Is still liv-
g. at 914 Canton A,'enue 0lando, Florida, and Is workin'g f;;PlIIsbury Mills.
ROGER E. MARION (American~ed Cross Representative) sendsIn h:s 1952 dues from Eight EastEighth Street, New York 3 N Ytog~ther with his best wishes' fo~ChrIstmas and the New Year.
Roger H. Friemark, Route 1,Graytown, Ohio.
Clyde E. DeLong, 1884 GantzRd., Grove City, Ohio.
Herman Pestel, Route 1, GroveCity, OJuo.
Emory Pestel, 4895 Hoover Rd.,Grove City, Ohio.
Richard O. Pestel, 1422 Dyer Rd.,Route 1, Grove City, Ohio
Charles M. Sibert, 247 BondAve., Hamilton, Ohio.
Joseph T. Wolner, 251 ChestnutSt.. Hamilton, Ohio.
Jesse R. Davis, Box 84, Hebron,Ohio.
James M. Dye, R.D. 4, Box ~,
Kent, Ohio.Robert J. Sating, 1194 Belle Ave.,
Lakewood 7, Ohio.Marvin M. Bogart, 648 Hazel
Ave., Lima, Ohio.Charles M, Griffith, 624 EwIngCharles M. Griffith, 624 Ewing,
Lima, Ohio.Robert L. Saffel, 528 W. Vine St.,
Lima, Ohio.Sherman Wherry, Route 5, c/o
Mrs. Dorothy Former, Lisbon,Ohio.
Louis M. Prince, Route 2, Loveland, Ohio.
William D. Beer, 455 Conno'l' Dr.•Mounted Route East Mansfield,Ohio.
Mrs. Eva Harbaugh, 60* Frank...lln Ave., Mansfield, Ohio.
Myron R. Kalish, 494 Russell Rd.,Mansfield, Ohio.
Charles M. McCormick, l24 N.Weldon Ave., Mansfield, Ohio.
Raymond R. BurUie. 1310 S,MaIn St., Marysville, Ohio.
John R. Boswell, 719 Eleventll.St., N .E., Marrillon, Ohio.
John A. Kay, 443 Harmon Plaee.N.E., Massllon, Ohio.
William W. Keller, Mechanicsburg, Ohio.
Leonard E. West, 212 No. Broadway, Medina, Ohlo.
Clarence E. COmbs, 1821 Lamberton Ave., Mlddleton, Ohio.
Glenn W. Gibbs, 416 Charles St.•Middletown, Ohio.
Joseph L. Ray, 129 S. Lon_St., Mt. Sterling, Ohio.
George E. Knost, 101 No. Jetterson St., New Bremen, Ohio.
Harold D. Boyle, Route I, NewMlllord, Ohio.
James A. Patrick, E. Main St.,New Paris, OhIo.
Philip T. Cranllll, Round Bottom Rd., Newtown, Ohio.
Fred J. Bell, 328 Grant St.•Niles, Ohio.
Pay your 1952 dues now. Do it today, don't delay.Do your part to keep the 9th Infantry Division Association active and alive.$3.50 will keep your membership active. If you desireto pay more-
BECOME A SUSTAINING MEMBER FOR 1'952.To: 9th Infantry Division Aaaociation,
Post Office Box 17M,Washington 13, D. C.
I ENCLOSE THE FOLLOWING AMOUNT AS INDICATED:ANNUAL DUES TO DEC. 31, 1952 $3.50
(Of which amount, $1.50 is for one year'a subscription The Octofoil).
I ALSO ENCLOSE HEREWITH THE ADDITIONALSUM OF $ FOR A SUSTAINING MEMBER-SHIP FOR THE YEAR ENDING, DEC. 31, 1952.SIGNED _
STREET OR RFD _CITY ZONE STATE _
(IF THERE IS A LOCAL CHAPTER IN YOUR AREAOR IF YOU DESIRE THAT CREDIT BE GIVEN TOA LOCAL CHAPTER OF, YOUR OWN CHOICE,PLEASE INDICATE BELOW THE NAME OF SUCHLOCAL CHAPTER IN ORDER THAT A PORTIONOF YOUR ANNUAL DUES CAN BE PAID TO SUCHLOCAL CHAPTER FOR ITS SUPPORT. SUCH INDICATION ON YOUR PART WILL ENTITLE YOUTO ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE
,LOCAL CHAPTER SO DESIGNATED).I DESIRE THAT A PORTION OF MY 1952 PAYMENT OF ANNUAL DUES BE REMITTED TO THEFOLLOWING CHAPTER
ROSTER
Make it poaaible for you to say-"I AM AN ACTIVE MEMBER-
I HAVE PAID MY DUES"
A list of active local chaptera are as followa:District of Columbia Chapter
Philadelphia Chapter lIIinois ChapterBuffalo Chapter Northern Ohio ChapterColumbus, Ohio Chapter New England ChapterEucom Chapter Twin Cities ChapterGreater New York Chapter Detroit Chapter
1952 Dues Are Payable Now
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Peari Nickies, 1548 So. 4th St.,Columbus, Ohio.
Paul S. Plunkett, 216 S. Grant"",,,,e., Columbus 15, Ohio.
Robert R. Pooley, 336 E. Beaumont Rd., Columbus Rd., Columbus, Ohio.
Harry T. Rainey, 638 GardenRd., Columbus 14, Ohio.
Paul Schumacher, P.O. Box 943Columbus 16, Ohio. '
Richard G. Schumann, 558 SastBeaumont Rd., Columbus 2, Ohio.
Edwin R. Etzler, R.F.D. 2, Con~
voy, Ohio.Max Jacob Bowen, 327 S. 4th
St., Coshocton, Ohio.Robert J. Lynch, 2103 11th St.,
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.Dr. William R. Althoff, 2035
Salem Ave., Dayton 6, Ohio.Jack L. Ames, 15 Wiltshire Blvd.,
Dayton 9, Ohio.Evertt M. Carbaugh, R.R. No.8,
Box 504, Dayton, Ohio.Dean Heaton, 733 Wellmeier
Ave., Dayton 10, Ohio.Mrs. Sari Groves Keyser, A.pt.
26, Maud Muller Apts., 5 So. PerrySt., Dayton, Ohio.
Roland R. Stevenson, 113 Crush~
lng Ave., Dayton 9, Ohio.George L. Chamberlin, R.F.D.
No.7, Defiance, Ohio.Geo. F. Curry, 38 StUison St.,
Delaware, Ohio.Waldo Huysman, 134 Monroe
St., Delphos, Ohio.Wm. H. DeRoy, Box 562, Dillon~
vale, Ohio.Lawrence F. Burkey, 111 East
Main St., East Palestine, Ohio.Richard D. Herman, Edon, Ohio.Dr. John R. Woodrull, Box 212,
Englewood, Ohio.Wm. H. Lape, 304 Cherry St.,
Findlay, Ohio.Clair R. McKee, Route 3, Find
lay, Ohio,Harry S. Sager, Jr., 306 West
Fourth St., Fostoria. Ohio.Stanford Powell, R. R. No.2,
Franklin, Ohio.Donald B. Crosskill, 640 Stone
St., Fremont, Ohio.Edward J. Kadluboskl, 2002 Na
poleon St., Fremont, Ohio.Conda W. Knee, R.F.D. No.3,
Gallon, Ohio.Edward C. Upner, Geauga Lake,
Ohio.George E. Neu1l.ardt, 592 Kemp~
er Rd., Springdale, Glendale, Ohio.
709th OrdnanceHere's the reason why WALTER
J. VICTOR was unable to attendthe New York Reunion last year.
1952 ConventionBOSTONJuly 24
MisS CAROLINE TROTTA of206 Wallace Stl:eet, New Haven,Connecticut, wrote in requestingthat her name be added to TheOctofoil mailing li~t and we areplea:ed to comply with her request.Miss Trotta. wrote that she feelsthat she i a part of the 9thDivis:on and is very interested inhearing bits of news through ourpaper, inasmuch as her brother,PASQUALE L. TROTTA, JR. (ACo.), was killed in action. Sheattended the New York Reunionand was very happy to have metSO many friends who knew herbrother.
Units UnknownRICHARD L. LANDZETTEL has
changed his address to: 755 East70th Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri, also paid h.ls 1952 dues.
It's a picture of Tony Van, whoarrived at the Victor householdon December 2, 1951, weighing inat eight pounds, ten and a haltounces. The Victor family Uveat 580 Holderness, Street, S. W.,AUanta, Georgia,
LESLIE H. BRADLEY sends ina change of address to 7&36 Tacoma Drive, Fort North, Texas.
2526
History of NormandyInvasion Published
CROSS - CHANNEL ATTACK,the first official Department ofThe Army history to deal withWorld War II operations of the9th Infantry Dlvlslon was published on 4 December, 1951.
The volume is the result of morethan three years of research inAllied and German documents, andwas prepared by Dr. Gardon A.HarrIson, former instructor atHarvard, newspaperman, and war~
time historian in Europe. Dr. Harrison also made extensive use ofcombat interview records.
His volume tells for the firsttime the complete story of theNormandy Invasion from the dayin 1942, when the Allles firsttho.ught ot returning to Europeup to the fall of Cherbourg, andtraces the various steps in planning, conferences on strategy andresources, the buildup jn England,the bombing offensive, the launching of the invasion through thechoppy channel waters on June6th, 1944, enemy plans and operations to stop the invasion at thebeaches, and the assaults of Alliedairborne and ground troops.
The volume is abundantly illustrated with selected photographsand contains excellent maps.
Although in the early part ofthe narrative the spotlight is onsuch names as Roosevelt, ChU'l'chill, Mar"hall. Eisenho.wer. andMontgomery, when operations begin, "the great names drop out"and are replaced by those of lieutenants, sergeants, and privates.
Available Through AssociationMembers of The 9th Infantry
Division Association desiring topurchase copies of this back maydo m by submitting their ordersto the National 'Secretary, Post~
office Box 1704, Washington 13,D. C., enclosing check or moneyorder in the amount ot $5.25,
On Page One of The Decemberissue at The Octofoil appeared alist at other Worid War n volumes now available, as pUblishedby the Department of The Army.Copies of these books may alsobe secured through your Nationalsecretary.
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9th SignalKENDALL GUILFORD sends in
his 1952 dues from his home At334 Linwood Avenue, Newtonvil:eMass, accompanied by a state~ment that he expects to see manyformer 9th Signalmen during theforthcoming Boston Re nion, Kendall alsa sent in the article aboutCenerai Eddy which appears alse~
where in this issue, taken fromthe Boston Globe.
Gen. FRANK E. HEIKKILA Isbeing transferred to WestinghouseElectric S~all Motor Division, lo~
cated at Lima, Ohio-a better job.For the present his address stillremains at 1546 Riverside Heights,Verona, Pennsylvania.
Two new addresses - Capt.WYATT A. ARNOLD, JR., Hq.ill Corps Signal Section, FortMacArthur, California, and EVERETT H. SPINK, Route 4. AkronRoad, Lockport, New York.
Division ArtilleryGORDON YOUNG (84th) Is now
living down South America way.Gordon and his wife, Giadys,proud- announce the arrival oftheir new model, Sally Margaret,born last July 27th, weighing Inat seven pounds. four ounces.Their first child was born Whilethey were living in Californla.Their present address is: Casilla634, Concepcion Chile.
FREDERICK TALARICO (Serv.Btry., 84th), sends In his 1952 duesfrom 99 West Union Street, Pittsfield, M....chusetts, together withhis wishes for a Happy New Yeartor everyone, and his hopes thatthe year 1952 wUl be a great yearfor the Aasociatlon.
ERNEST IRION (GOth FA Medics), writes in trom 3608 FifthAvenue, North Great Falls, Montana. enclosing his 1952 dues.Ernie would sure like to heartrom you fellows "bACk east," soget busy and drop him a nate.It's a bit too far tor him to makethe reunions, as much as he wouldllke to do so. He is still at thecarpentry trade, working as aforeman and this pa't summer hehas been kept very busy buildingnew homes as well as doing remodeling on old ones. Ernie ex-.tends a most cordial invltatlon foryou fellows to visit with him Ifyou ever get out around Montana.A year and a half ago he spentsome time in the hO'lpital but is
feeling o.k. now, although he stillhas to take his two pills, threetimes a day. In closing his letter,Ernie sends his best regards toeveryone and wishes far the NewYear and a P.S. states that he willalways try to do his part to support the As'ociaUon.
MICHAEL E. GRIFFIN (84th),sends in his '52 dues from his homeat Lee Block Apartments, No. 251,Sioux City, Iowa.
KENNETH S. JENKS (34th), Isanother staunch supporter ot the9th Division Association. Ken sendsIn his dues for '52 from Apt. 24-A,84 50 Fleet Court, Rego Park,Long Island, N. Y. He was especially pleased to see in the November issue of Thl! Octotoil, apicture of JACK FEELEY, whowas a corporal In Service Batteryof the 34th, and. who did mightyfine supply work. Also, Identifiedby Ken were DICK CLARKE andJERRY HEAGNEY, also out of the34th. He hopes to see many ofyou fellows at the BOSiton Reunion,and as far as the Division Artillery group is concerned, Bostonshould be a perfect spot far anexcellent turnout.
ALICE, JOE, JR. and JOE McKENZIE (26th), send their bestwishes to all of you fellows fora Merry Christmas and a HappyNew Year. The "Macs" live at108 Lowell Street, Waltham 54,Massachusetts.
BEN E CROWNER (26th FA),sends in his 1952 duell trom Aram·co Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Here's a few chan~:es In addressfor you Div. Arty. fellows:
Major CHARLES II. PITNEY,(Capt. 84th),Box 1954,AA & GM BR., TAS,Fort Bliss, Texas.WILLIAM C. ANDREWS,(26th FA & Can Co., 39th),633 Washington Street,Traverse City, Michigan.MICHAEL PATRICK,1st Sgt., 60th FA),1163 Beach AvenUE',New York 72, N. Y.
15th EngineeraALEX T. FORREST sends in his
'52 dues from his home at 111 'hEast James Street, ?t'.unhall, Pennsylvania, together with his bestwishes for a successful BostonReunion-and he'll ~ee you there.Also, a Happy New Year.
EVERETT P. WINSLOW sendsin his 1952 dues from "way downeast," RFD 1, Bowd(l~nham. Maine.Hope to see you in Boston comenext July.
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9th Medical Bn.FRANK HOFFMAN (/\ Co.).
~nds In the fallOWing letter, dated" tober 30, 1951, and headlined~e~s For 9th Medical Battalion
A Company": '"On the evening ot October 24
~951, I had the pleasure of vtSit~mg a former member of CompanA, 9th Medical Bn.-<:LARENC~='t~ (Sgt.), at his new ad-
Loring Place BronxNew York. He lives there' with hi;wife, Milly, and his mother andjust In case you don't aJ' dknow, he's the proud papa of ~~e~~velY kids, Richard, six years'
C°hrm, ~our years; and a little peach'
ishne, five months old. '. They all spent a recent vaca
bon at Cape Cod and really soldon that place now. After the vacation they settled down at theirpresent addres;:i and are quite comfortable, what with seven roomsand two baths. This Is quite awelcome change after apendlng fiveyears in cramped quarters In an~
other part ot the Bronx, and priorto that, about three years in apup tent With his "Goomba" JOEPALANGE. And believe me heneeds all the room he can getno~ tops the scales at 230 pounds.h ~ rod alIso happy to report that
e song very well as a routeSUpervisor for a Kraft Cheese Dis~tributor in Manhattan, and hisdaily travels OCcassionaliy bumpsinto some of the other boys ofCompany A.
As I was leaving, Hundgen saJdthat he'd be very happy to hearfrom any of the boys, so how aboutWriting at least a post card tohim and a few word" to The Octofoil to tell us about yourselves orSOme of ,your buddies nearby. Nextmonth III try to visit another uA"Company man around New YorkCity and I'll pass all of the Infor.mation on to you. Best regardsfrom Frank Hoffman (TIS), 19018 NashVille, Springfield 13 LongIsland. New York." '
A few changes of addresses formen of the 9th Medical Battalion'
CLARENCE J. BERSETT .(lst Lt.>,' ,1546 Annadale DriveUniversity City 14. Missouri.Lt. Col. JAY P ROLLEROlmsted AF H~Spital 'Middletown, PennsYlv~nia.LEE GREENE (W 0 )1526 Biltimore Aven'u~ ,Country Club Heights'Lancaster, Pennsylvani~ROBERT D. MILLER .461 Hayes Street, 'Gary, Indiana.
899th T.D. Bn.HARRY F. VEENEMAN recent
ly attended the convention held inWaShington, D. C., of the American Bottlers of carbonated Bever~ages During his visit Harry con~cted the office of the 9th Divi~swn Asso.ciatlon and gave us achange of address to Box 652HuntinJrton. West Virginia. '
HERMAN T. EGGERS haschanged his addl'e<'s to: 62 WestPierrepont Avenue, Rutherfo'l"d,New Jersey, also paid his 1952du~.
------376th AAA Bn.
JOHN W. PRICE of StedmanNorth Carolina, sends in his 1952duE"s.. Sgt. FRANK J. REIDY Is stlnIn the Army, stationed at CampEdwards. Mass., and assigned toHq. Btry., 398 AAA' AW Bn(SMBL) Frank started out in th~9th with the 60th Infantry andthen was transferred to the 376thWhile in Germany. In December1947, he joined the reserves andwas called to active duty on September 11th, 1950, and just mIS~'edKorea by the skin of his teeth.After ha....lng served faur years Inthe reserves he is about to becomea civilian once again after havingserved 14 months on active dutyFrank's home address is 153 BOw~man Street, Manchester, NewHampshire.
BERNARD H. HAMMETT of512 East 41st Street. Paterson 4New Jersey, has paid his dues fo~1952, and also sends best wishesfor the New Year to all of hisfriends.
