Sgt. William Heller's World War II Memoirs

I've been a close friend of your cousin, Gary Heller, since 7th grade. I really enjoyed the site. Very important and thoughtful of you to post it!!

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I have a copy of the History of the 3rd Infantry Division, edit by Donald Taggart, 1947 and my uncle is listed in the roster as part of the 30th Regiment. Also I have a short family history written by my aunt which states he was assigned to the 3rd Inf. Div. along with photos of him in Tunisia and Sicily.

I also purchased the History of the 30th Infantry Regiment World War II, by Rupert Prohme. These two references are a great source of information. However, I am very interested in identifying a more specific unit assignment for my uncle to say with confidence the campaigns and operations he was involved in.

Would you be able to assist?

Thank you for your service attention to my request.

John McKenna

This is a wonderful website dedicated to the greatest generation.....

I am trying to gather information about my uncle, Frank McKenna, related to his service in WWII.

I have attempted to obtain his DD214 from the archives in St Louis but have been informed that the records were lost in the fire in the 1970s.

I would like some advise as to other places to search to obtain similar information related to his service.

I have his personal information, including dates of service and US Army serial number.

I know my uncle was in the 3rd Infantry Division, 30th Infantry Regiment and served in North Africa and Tunisia. I am trying to get more specific information such as the battalion or company that he served and any campaigns he was involved in.

I have a copy of the History of the 3rd Infantry Division, edit by Donald Taggart, 1947 and my uncle is listed in the roster as part of the 30th Regiment. Also I have a short family history written by my aunt which states he was assigned to the 3rd Inf. Div. along wit

I am the son-in-law of David Walter Tarshis, Jr., Service ID 565306, Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 9th Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, 1944-1945, Purple Heart and Bronze Star, Iwo Jima and Guam campaigns. He died 2/23/2001 and left me information on his service. I am collecting corroborating stories to the ones he left me.

Thank you for your exemplary data regarding the 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army, WWII. My Dad's first cousin, Quinto Cassavechia, mechanized infantry served with the division in the Battle of the Anzio Beachhead. I am interested to hear from veterans who knew him in the European Theater of War.

Merci Beaucoup

Fabulous website. My father-in-law served with the 3rd ID, 3rd Signal Company in WWII. Initially I was searching the web to find the should patch...in his military photo it is too faded to see...then I found all this other wonderful photo.

His family was so proud of him. He went on to become a university professor in Spanish lit, an auxiliary policeman, husband, father and grandfather. I only knew him for a few years before he died, but loved him and respected him immensely. RIP Douglas Hinkle.

son for Sgt Raymond H DePaepe is looking for photos of my Dad during WWII.

miles

Hello Sgt. Heller,

I commend you greatly on this website, thanks. I was actually looking for photos and info on Marlene Dietrich whom I greatly admire. My dad served as a combat infantryman with the 13th Armored Division (the Black Cats) in France, Germany and Austria. He received the Bronze medal, 2 battle stars on his ribbons, combat infantryman badge, helped liberate a POW camp similar to a concentration camp and has related plenty of what he experienced. My late grandfather told me privately how affected he was when he came back from California (he was preparing after VE day to be readied with the division for the invasion of Japan).

Nevertheless I salute you. My dad is still going strong, though much slower at age 88.

Best regards,
Glen Weisberg