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PUBLISHED BY THE 12th ARMORED DIVISION ASSOCIATION 

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VOL 34 OCTOBER 1979 NO. 2 

MEMBERSHIP REPORT 

FIRST MONTH 

SEPTEMBER 1, 1978 

Div Groups 39 15 54 

17th Infantry 93 34 127 

23rd Tank 36 11 47 

43rd Tank 45 16 61 

44th Tank 46 6 52 



82nd Medics 34 15 49 

92nd Recon 75 22 97 

119th Engineers 43 13 56 

134th Ordnance 76 15 91 

152nd Signal 25 9 34 

493rd Artillery 59 23 82 

494th Artillery 102 42 144 

495th Artillery 50 13 63 

714th Tank 79 28 107 

TOTALS 946 317 1,263 

STATE OF TEXAS 

P 0 W BENEFIT 

The State of Texas, now, and 

only recently, will furnish a 

former POW a free license plate 

for one car. There is no charge 

for this or in future years. Ap- 

plication blanks may be obtained 

from any VA Regional office or 

County Veterans' Service Office. 

The Veteran will need a copy of 

his honorable discharge and a 

statement from the VA, or some 

official document showing the 

former POW status. 

(Submitted by Gene Blackford, 

ex-Unit Rep of the 17th Armd In- 

fantry Bn. Waco, Tex.)A> 

Rejuvenated Members 

Lino Barraerra, Sv-495 

612 S. Lasater St. 

Falfurrias, TX 78355 

NEW MEMBERS 

Stanley Kosinski, C-17 

2522 Dearborn St. 

Lake Station, IN 46405 

Donald J. Nelson, B-714 

R. R. No. 3 

Annandale, MN 55302 

Barney LaDue, B-714 

P. O. Box 593 

LeClaire, IA 52753 

Ray J. Croacher, B-714 

249 Ogden Ave. 

Jersey City, NJ 07307 

Keilh Coykendall, B-714 

6140 Palomino Court 

West Bloomfield, MI 48033 

James Carpino, A-17 

132 Washington Ave. 

Kingston, NY 12401 

Michael Bohaczyk, B-714 

7429 Jonestown Road 

Harrisburg, PA 17112 

Richard W. Thomas, Jr., B-714 

5925 Hubbard-Youngstown Rd 

Hubbard, OH 44425 

Samuel M. Phillips, B-714 

R. R. No. 1 

Junction City, KY 40440 

Veikko Lintula, C-714 

Box 50 - Sparta Location 

Eveleth, MN 55734 

William J. Romich, B-714 

512 Chestnut Ridge Road 

Apalachin, NY 13732 

Grover Waldron, A-493 

2210 Russell S.W. 

Roanoke, VA 24015 

Lester Miller, A-493 

3621 Northfield Drive 

Gibsonia, PA 15044 

Charles Askins, C-44 

279 S. Fuls Road 

New Lebanon, OH 45345 

HCN TID-BITS 

The last issue, September, show- 

ed the attendance at the 33rd 

Annual Reunion. There was one 

sad fact that came from that 

list. Three Unit lists were taken 

from the table depriving the Ed- 

itor from having those lists for 

the files. This did not allow the 

Editor to have a complete list of 

those attending. A copy of that 

list does not suffice, I still need 

the original list, from the 66th, 

the 134th, and the 495th. Duplica- 

tions and reproductions do not 

give the original list. Keep your 

cotton picking hands off of them. 

They are the property of the As- 

sociation, not individual Battalions 

or Units. 

Many members ask for some- 

thing constructive for their 'boost- 

ers'. Any and all ideas can be 

presented through your Unit 

Reps. Just notify him of your 

ideas and ask him to put in the 

Hellcats News. Contact any Offic- 

ers for these personal requests, 

let the Council kick them around 

before the Reunion. 

The Hellcat of the Year Award, 

The Poem recited by William Cure, 152nd at the Business meeting, 

July 21, 1979 33rd Reunion 

V THE COMMON MAN 7 

I was driving one day, in the country alone, 

When I happened to pass by a little farm home. 

It was a little frame house with shingles on top, 

But there was something about it that made me stop. 

I pulled my car to the side of the road, 

Right near a field that had just been hoed. 

I walked to the house and I paused again, 

When a man stepped up and said "Howdy friend" 

I told him my name and then I hastened to say, 

"I don't mean to intrude but something made me stop here today." 

The old man smiled and said "Won't you sit a spell 

The Lord sent you here 'cause I've a story to tell." 

"You see, the Lord called my wife 

Right after we built this little home, 

And me and my Boy we stayed here alone. 

We worked hard and never complained, 

We battled the snow, the wind and the rain! 

And after supper, at the close of the day, 

We'd take down the Bible and read it and pray. 

It wasn't easy, but we made it some way, 

'Til the postman came by with that letter one day." 

"My boy had to go and answer his country's call. 

I can see him now as he stood straight and tall. 

He said, "Dad, don't worry for I'll be back one day, 

and I want to thank you now for teaching me how to pray. 

And you know Dad, I'm going to do the very best that I can, 

To preserve a way of life for folks like us, the Common Man." 

"Well, time rocked along and I found I could still smile, 

The Lord was good and I'd get a letter once in awhile. 

But Sir, my life just went to pieces and I couldn't even pray, 

When I read that wire - 'You Son was killed in action today!' 

I said, Lord, Lord, I've had so little! 

I've worked so hard to do my share, 

To take my only Son now, it just dosen't seem fair!" 

"Then suddenly before me just as plain as could be, 

My Boy knelt beside me with his hand on my knee. 

He said, 'Dad, you disappoint me! I never thought your faith would 

wane 

Why Dad, if you denounce our God and County, now, I died in vain. 

I know you're loney and it's so hard to carry on, 

But Dad, just remember you aren't the first to give your only Son. 

And through the smoke of the battle, I never felt alone 

For I knew you were a praying and wishing I was home.' 

Right then my eyes were opened and God came back into view, 

And he sent you here today, my friend, to tell my story to." 

So as I left that little farm home, 

I prayed - - Please let me understand, 

That the hope of AMERICA lies in our faith in God and the COMMON 

MAN!!

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HELLCAT NEWS 

Official Publication of the 12th Armored Division Association 

1017 W. Washington St. — Springfield, Illinois 62702 

LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND POSITIONS 

Editor 

Ph. 1-217-787-1513 

President 

Ph. 1-513-748-1758 

First Vice President 

Ph. 1-316-342-8373 

Second Vice President 

George G. Moss (A-714) 

1017 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702 

John E. Bramlett (Hq-714) 

200 Parker Drive, Springboro, OH 45066 

Kenneth Bradstreet (A-494) 

1018 Prairie St., Emporia, Kansas 66801 

Clinton E. Seitz (B-495) 

6274 Rapids Run Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238 

Treasurer Allen Horowitz (C-82) 

Ph. 1-203-295-9191 86 E. Hampton Road, Marlborough, CT 06447 

Past President Vincent O. Mancinelli (A-82) 

Ph. 1-215-698-0651 8949 Leonard St., Philadelphia, PA 19152 

Nicholas Hardony (C-56) 

Richard M. Buey (D-92) 

DIRECTORS 

10113 Loretta Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111 

1236 Roosevelt Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, OH 

44223 

Robert E. Head (Hq-714) 2000 W. Roberta Ave., Fullerton, CA 92633 

Phone 1-714-526-6964 

Unit Rep for Infantry Bns. Gene Raddant (Hq-66) 

Ph. 1-513-893-1495 21 York, Hamilton, Ohio 45013 

Unit Rep. for Unassigned Units, Ord., Signal, Div. Groupings 

Bernard Mezey (152) 26811 Circle of the Oaks, Newhall, CA 91321 

Phone 1-805-252-2085 

Unit Rep. for Artillery Bns. James H. Moulder (C-494) 

985 Malick Ave., Yuba City, CA 95991 

Unit Rep. for Engr., Medic, Recon Richard D. Huber (C-119) 

Ph. 1-513-890-7996 3900 Reinwood Dr., Dayton, OH 45414 

Unit Rep. for Tank Bns. Norbert Bruemmer (D-43) 

1913 Jerome Drive, Godfrey, Illinois 62035 

APPOINTED POSITIONS 

Reunion Chairman Jack Miller (Sv-494) 

2535 175th N.E., Redmond, WA 98052 

Service Officer Joseph Stankunas (A-494) 

946 Tourmaline St., San Diego, CA 92109 

Executive Secretary George G. Moss (A-714) 

Ph. 1-217-787-1513 1017 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702 

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given at the Reunion in Louis- 

ville, will be published in the 

future issues of the Hellcat News. 

It is fitting and proper that they 

be included with the Past-Presid- 

ent's article. First, in this issue, 

will the letters depicting the first 

two, then we will follow with one 

per month until the June issue. 

This will allow all to be published 

before the next one is presented 

at Seattle. 

This gives me an opportunity 

to inform one and all that Past- 

President Mancinelli was oper- 

"Published monthly by the Hell- 

cat News, the Official Publication 

of the 12th Armored Division As- 

sociation, 7077 W. Washington 

St., Springfield, Illinois 62702. 

Second Class Postage (USPS 

350-210) paid at Springfield, III. 

Membership fees are $5.00 per 

year, of which $4.00 is for sub- 

scription to the Hellcat News. 

fifed on September 11, 1979 for 

fissure?, and a good reaming. 

He should be in fine fettle while 

you are reading this. 

Our good friend, Ex Wac, Libby 

Sarnocinski, wife of Past Presid- 

ent Stan Sarnocinski, has under- 

gone open heart surgery. Last re- 

port she had been moved from 

the Intensive Care Unit in the 

Albert Einstein Hospital in North 

Pbilly. A few Prayers would still 

be beneficial, even at this late 

date. Reciprocity is tough to 

negotiate but everyone of us uses 

it in some fashion. Send them a 

'get well' card. 

The Certificate of Membership, 

which should have been received 

by now, is for your proud pleasure 

of having served with the 12th 

Armored Division during it's war- 

time service of 1942-1945. Those 

of you that were active members 

(paid) have received it. Frame 

it!! Display it!! Enjoy it!! Show 

it to your Local Posts for them 

to copy. 

I have started to receive don- 

ations for the Patton Museum 

Fund. A separate account will be 

opened before you read this. The 

Executive Council voted to place 

Mrs. Brewer's gift in that 12th 

Armored Division Association 

Fund. Mancinelli was the first to 

hit our Fund deposit. As time 

moves forward we will show a 

deposit thermometer for a guide. 

I still like that K I A listing for 

the Units. 

I have window decals avail- 

able, inside and outside, at eight 

(8) for a dollar ($1.00). Just write 

in what you will need along with 

the money, please a check or 

money order. Also the stickers, 

'It's Great To Be A Hellcat' are 

available, twenty for a dollar 

($1.00). They are of high gloss 

finish, to be seen very readily, an 

eye catcher. They will stick on 

luggage, doors, windows, envelop- 

es, any desirable location. 

Check over the 'lost buddy' list. 

It could have a neighbor, or a 

'lost Buddy' of your own. Just 

notify your Unit Rep, your mem- 

bership committee, or your Exe- 

cutive Secretary and they will do 

the rest. You can sit back and 

say ,"I contacted that Hellcat". 

October Roll Call - 

HAVE YOU FOUND A BUDDY? 

HAVE YOU PAID YOUR DUES? 

These two questions are imper- 

ative in the life of the 12th Arm- 

ored Division Association. Without 

dues there is no treasury to pay 

the bills for the Association. 

There would be no Hellcat News 

without dues, four dollars of your 

dues goes to the printing and 

mailing costs of our fine news 

paper. Remember that the Hellcat 

News is yours, it is the only paper 

you subscribe to that carries 

news that is only of interest to 

you. How many other news mon- 

thlies can you purchase for a 

dollar per three copies? How 

many other organizations charge 

only one dollar to belong? The 

five dollars you spend each year 

to be a Hellcat is the best five 

dollars you will spend all year. 

Now if you really want to feel 

good when you send in your dues, 

send along a booster of five doll- 

ars and help a buddy who might 

not have the five dollars and 

might miss an issue of the Hell- 

rat News with your picture and 

his in it. Send in news when you 

send in dues - all the other Hell- 

cats like to know what is happen- 

ing at your place!! 

Someone found a lost buddy 

when they found you! Can you 

remember how you felt when you 

got that first word that there was 

a 12th Armored Division Associa- 

tion and that someone had cared 

enough to find you and tell you 

about it? If every Hellcat could 

find just one of our lost buddies 

and bring him home to the Assoc- 

iation, our membership would be 

5400 instead of 2700 and think 

what the reunions would be then! 

Think About It!! 

Lost Buddy List 

NAME FORMER ADDRESS 

Joseph C. Carlson, 714 

4C6 West Gray, Houston, TX 

Bufford L. McCurry, 714 

Green River, WY 

William F. Newman, 495 

8153 Devon Dr., Utica, MI 

Donald H. Miley, 495 

233 W. 35th St., Milwaukee, WI 

Reider N. Anderson, 495 

Rte 2, Downers Grove, IL 

James Bonner, 494 

1110 Federal St., Camden, NJ 

James Crosby, 494 

3226 Fremont St., Minneapolis, 

MN 

William J. Ahern, 494 

70 Springs St., East Cambridge, 

MA 

William Rosgen, 493 

Rte 2, Winstead, CT 

Irvin Metz, 493 

3966 Abington, Cincinnati, OH 

James E. Dobbins, 493 

219 Gwyn Ave., Elkin, NC 

Joseph F. Maul, 134 

1417 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, 

MI 

James F. Fitzgerald, 134 

453 Cedar St., Jenkintown, PA 

John S. Barnett, Sr., 572 

520 E. King St., York, PA 

Lawrence Cressman, 572 

222 New St., Quakertown, PA 

Leonard P. Nowak, 572 

8479 Quandt, Allen Park, MI 

Ed Hoagland, 152 

17516 Birchcrest Dr., Detroit, MI 

Ivan D. Rohrer, 152 

Clintonville, WI 

Donald S. Seaver, 152 

Lower Village, Hillsboro, NH 

Robert W. Leach, 92 

Blain, PA 

Richard S. Yeater, 92 

Rte 1 Vira, Lewiston, PA 

Raymond B. Hanson, 92 

Rake, IA 

Herbert J. Schaff, 119 

1123 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor, 

MI 

William C. Knight, 119 

105 Bicknell, Columbia, MO 

Bruce A. Morley, 119 

Rte 2, Sterling, MI 

John J. Brunetta, 23 

20 Chestnut St., Charleston, MS 

John T. Saunders, 23 

236 College Ave., Ashland, OH 

Edward C. Allen, 23 

1906 Chestnut St., Houston, TX 

Nicholas Barna, 43 

1829 Areola, Garden City, MI

John S. Wisniewski, 43 

28426 Glenwood, Inkster, MI 

Haskell E. Payton, 44 

4422 Dixie Hywy, Shively, KY 

Robert J. Gruner, 44 

906 Marshall, Ferndale, MI 

Harold H. Smith, 44 

57 Hancock St., Newark, OH 

Millerd Mikes, 56 

Scribner, NB 

Joseph G. Ross, 56 

435 Clifton Ave., Lexington, KY 

Charles F. Bass, 56 

987 W. King St., Decatur, IL 

Raymond V. Alexander, 66 

Winchester, OH 

John C. West, 66 

Ocala, FL 

Nelson Wax, 66 

516 Cumberland Rd., Haver- 

town, PA 

Robert L. Seifert, 17 

Eagle River, WI 

Peter J. Weisenberger, 17 

50 Virginia Ave., So. Ft. Mitch- 

ell, KY 

Leonard F. Burns, 17 

1411 3rd St., Perry, IA 

Gene F. Nelson, Trns 

1417 Solfisburg Ave., Aurora, IL 

Walter G. Tyler, Band 

22 Dewey Ave., Bata via, NY 

Rex DeHaan, Div-Arty 

8919 Araprahoe Rd., Boulder, 

CO 

George J. Howard, 82 

62 N. Main St., Woodstown, NJ 

Michael A. Peluso, 82 

230 1st Ave., Broomall, PA 

Charles T. Johnson, 82 

Bagdad, KY 

Hellcats and Hellkittens - take 

this list and have some fun find- 

ing a lost buddy, it will make the 

day for you and for him! 

Until next month, "It is great 

to be a Hellcat"! - Ken 

Letter to the Editor 

from Seymour Bateman Hq-119 

Fellow Hellcats; Still recover- 

ing from open heart surgery of 

2 years ago. Had problems to 

overcome. Wife, Daughters and 

Grandchildren are my best med- 

icine. The Hellcat News always 

brings back fond memories. I re- 

member Col. Bensel as Lt. Ben- 

sel, Hq-119. He was one of the 

good guys. Stephen McPartland 

was old Sgt. Packy of 'Packy's 

Brooklyn Pub, Schnertheim Bran- 

ch". He ran a great Pub. I had 

a picture of the sign on the build- 

ing somewhere. Tacky' was a 

poor armament man. Shot him- 

self through the hand with a 

'screwed' up German gun. Saw 

him at one of our earliest Reun- 

ion in New York. Glad that he 

became a member again. I'd sure 

like to see some of these Hellcats 

that I read about. Always get a 

change when I think of the fellows 

from our Company. 

Division Headquarter Co. squad leader 

Schneider from Lansing, Michigan in 1945. 

CONO SIDERI 

526 ELTON STREET 

RIVERHEAD, L.I., NY 11901 

PHONE 1-516-727-5336 

BOOSTERS 

Carl Tielsch - Hq 

Don Quick • CCB 

Frank Campo • Hq 

Herbert Spanbock - Arty 

Lawrence Meyer - Hq 

Mike Shovan - Med 

Art Tzeses - Hq 

John Melfi • CCB 

Thomas Boyle - CCA 

Lloyd DeLuca - CCA 

Bill Knox, Jr. - Trns 

Art Sweeney - Trns 

Doug Craig - CCA 

Hugh Black - Hq 

Ben Foust - Hq 

James Johnson - Arty 

Frank Timmons - MP 

Ray Churchill - CCA 

Ed Strianese - Arty 

Fred Robinson - Hq 

Sorry for the absence of col- 

umns in July and August but as 

I have mentioned before, they 

can be hectic months out here in 

the fabulous Long Island Hamp- 

tons and this year was no excep- 

tion. We had one of the busiest 

summers in spite of the gas 

crunch and servicing the vacation- 

ing here becomes a near 24 hour- 

a-day job. Aside from that my 

theatre left the United Artists 

Circuit and became an independ- 

ent operation. I remained with the 

the new owner and that also re- 

quired extra time. Among the 

many notables that we entertain- 

ed and/or saw all summer were 

Cliff Robertson, Mariel Heming- 

way, Candice Bergen, Bill Boggs 

HELLCAT 

wwwlnt&itirititi 

Sgt. Raymond 

of TV, Celebrity Model Cheryl 

Tiegs, Cartoonist Charles Addams, 

New York City Mayor John Lind- 

sey, Gov. Hugh Carey, Truman 

Capote, Andy Warhol, Gloria 

Vanderbilt, Audrey Hepburn, Cal 

Abrams who played the outfield 

for the Brooklyn Dodgers in old 

Ebbeta Field back in the early 

fifties, Dustin Hoffman, The Bee 

Gees, Mrs. Gary Cooper, Eva 

Gabor and Tony Curtis. Ernie 

Akawaia (92nd Recon) had an in- 

teresting encounter with Tony 

Curtis. Ernie had to lend him five 

dollars as he was short of cash 

when he bought some foodstuffs 

in the gourmet shop where Ernie 

is night manager as it is the 

policy of the store not to extend 

any credit. He came back the 

following day and repaid Ernie. 

I got to see Jimmie Reese (Div 

Hq-SSO) in latter July when the 

California Angels came into New 

York. Did everyone see Jimmie 

the night in early July when he 

was interviewed in the Angels 

dugout during a Monday night 

baseball game that was televised 

nationally? I didn't catch it but 

was informed of it by many of 

my friends who saw it. 

From Chicago, 111. comes dues, 

a booster and this message from 

Ed Kowalzyk (Hq-CCB). He 

writes that he is now retired, has 

plenty of time sitting in the old 

rocking chair and catching up 

with the HCN which he and his 

wife enjoy reading and both look 

forward to receiving each issue. 

Again he thanks his good buddy, 

Wilbur Dunlavy (Hq-CCB) for en- 

closing the HCN subscription form 

with last years Christmas card 

as they have been in touch with 

each other since. At the time of 

this note, he closed by saying he 

was looking forward to the Louis- 

ville reunion. 

Al and Charlotte Wright (Hq- 

714) whom I had a great time 

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with in Stroudsburg during the 

Eastern Chapter Reunion drop a 

note from Chambersburg, PA. 

They thank me for copies of the 

press notices that we got from the 

various wire services during our 

combat days and as printed in 

the New York papers. They did 

not make the Louisville reunion. 

He closes with the hope that he 

sees everyone again soon. 

From Bonita Springs, Fla. 

comes a short letter from Law- 

rence Meyer (Div Hq-G-3). He re- 

grets that he too could not make 

the Louisville reunion and would 

like to have been there. They 

have sold their home of 33 years 

in Gas City, Ind. and are now 

living in a mobile home where 

they have been spending the win- 

ters. They are making Florida 

their permanent l)ase will travel 

in the north during part of the 

summer. He concludes: we thor- 

oughly enjoy the HCN although 

we recognize very few names of 

the many we knew during duties 

with the 12th activation to 4 July 

1945. 

Floyd Kettler (Div Tns) sends 

dues from Sharon Springs, NY 

and tells us that he retired from 

the local school board in June 

after 20 years of non-paid service. 

For this, he received honors from 

the State School Boards Assn., 

Local Board of Education, Local 

Teacher's Assn. but most of all 

from the Student Council. Sharon 

Springs Central School was 

Floyd's Alma Mater and also all 

four daughters also graduated 

from same school. 

Carl Tielsch (Div Hq) sends 

dues from Elk Grove, 111. and a 

short note informing us that he 

is healthy and enjoying life pre- 

sently selling advertising special- 

ties. His oldest son John is an 

attorney in legal service at Illi- 

nois State University. His young- 

est son, Jim is working on a 

Doctorate at John Hopkins after 

a tour in the Peace Corps. Carl 

enjoys the HCN and appreciates 

the job that all who are connected 

with it are doing. 

Charles Danton (Div Hq) checks 

in with dues from Odenton, Md. 

He includes a short note saying 

that he never wants to miss an 

issue of the HCN. Nothing new 

with him. Just hopes that the 

Baltimore Orioles win the penn- 

ant. He closes with 'thank god we 

have a man like Julius Bernstein 

or else this would be a dead 

world as he keeps Charlie up to 

date on everything. 

Mike Petrucelli (Div Hq-CCR) 

writes from Newark, N.J. that he 

is now a Data Technician in the


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Chow time in Germany for these Div. Hq. Co. men. Walking 

is Darrell Law, center seated Bob Mackey and Lorian Karth. 

U.S. Postal Service. Mike found 

some old pictures of bombed out 

Darmstadt in his collection of 

WW II momentos. He will have 

prints made and send them along 

for printing in the HCN and may- 

be bring back some memories to 

our fellow Hellcats. 

Wilbur Dunlavy (Div Hq-CCB) 

with dues and a letter from Long 

Beach, Calif. Wilbur says in his 

letter that he laughed up his 

sleeve while during the gas 

crunch, the politicians, Govern- 

ment big-wigs and the big shots 

of the East and West called WE 

Californians a bunch of irrespons- 

ible driveholics who were joy-rid- 

ing and wasting all the gas. 

Seems like Wilbur is a California 

Angels fan and he too hopes they 

go all the way. He remembers 

Jimmie Reese, presently an 

Angel Coach, being on the same 

troop train that left Fort Mac- 

Arthur, Calif, and headed for 

Camp Campbell back in '42. He 

recognized Jimmie at that time 

as being the Ex-New York 

Yankees player as he was a 

great Yankee fan. Along the base- 

ball lines, Wilbur is very elated 

that the L.A. Dodgers are way 

back in the standings as he is 

a Dodger hater from way back. 

He hoped to take a motor trip 

to Washington and Oregon if not 

stymied by the gas shortage. Wil- 

bur is searching out Casimir Gor- 

don (714-Sv. Co.). Can anybody 

out there help him? 

Dues, an assortment of boosters 

and no news from Frank Campo, 

Frank Myers, Jr., Arthur Tzeses, 

Arthur Gaddis, Herman Lebbert, 

Mike Shovan, T. Cukas, John 

Williams and Paul Bergmann 

(Div Hq). From Div Hq-CCA: 

Thomas Boyle, Douglas Craig, C. 

Thurman, Lloyd DeLuca and John 

Pohl, Jr., Adam Payne, John Sat- 

terfield, A. Sweeney, William 

Knox, Jr. and Carl Grieman (Div 

Trains). Charles Gildart, (Col. 

U.S. Army Ret.), Ralph Erwin, 

and Herbert Spanbock (Div Arty). 

Ralph Brandeberry and Nicholas 

Kepf (Div Band). Sam Ingallinisi 

and John Melfi (Div Hq-CCB). 

John Kunh and Robert McKain 

(Div Hq-MP). J. Beauseau and 

Dr. William Clunie (572 AAA). 

Robert Clement (B-17 and Div 

Hq-CCR). 

And how did the Louisville re- 

union turn out? How about letting 

us who could not make it hear 

from you. Remember: Dues in 

for those who haven't as yet and 

"IT'S GREAT TO BE A HELL- 

CAT" . . . 

RAYMOND CARTIER 

17 OAKVIEW AVENUE 

MILLIS, MASSACHUSETTS 02054 

BOOSTERS 

Pete Corigliano - Hq 

Fred Stein - Hq 

Alvin Kahns - Sv 

Clifton Griffin - B 

Glen La Fond - A 

Claude Spargur - A 

Ray Ablitz - Hq 

Arnold Anderson - Hq 

Paul Engelke - A 

By now everyone has the news- 

letter about the Reunion in Owens- 

boro, the one by our new Execut- 

ive Sec, Dave Scobié. Many of 

you missed a real good time. Jim 

and Martine Wilson, our Host and 

Hostess, went all out, and our 

thanks to them, from the bottom 

of our hearts. Everything was so 

perfect that we decided to go 

back there next year, same Hotel, 

the Executive Inn, the same 

month, days 7th to 10th, 1980. 

Start putting some bucks aside so 

we can fill that whole place. 

You can see that I'm still your 

Unit Rep. The person I had hoped 

would take over hasn't answered, 

nor was he at the Reunion Write 

me a letter or I'll write your 

wives about your 'Remember 

whens', no, I'll take thai, back 

'cause it's a long drop from 502 

in that Executive Inn, and some 

of you may know my 'remember 

whens'!!! Besides, I don't bounce. 

We sure missed Jim and Dot 

Flanagan, D, but he had a good 

excuse, going to hospital for a by- 

pass operation for his heart. Jim, 

our best wishes and prayers will 

be with you. And Dot, the offer 

still stands, if he dosen't behave 

we'll have a few of the Wolf pack 

at the door and he'll behave or 

else. 

Bill and Florine Naylor, D, had 

a surprise visit from the Moye's. 

It must be something to open the 

door and see one of your Buddies 

standing there. All of us were 

watching the door for Harry An- 

wander, Hq, to walk through. He 

never made the reunion as he 

was laid up with the flu, and he 

had to have it bad for he never 

misses. 

Pete Larco, B, was another 

'no-show'. Seems he forgot the 

date. That may sound funny but 

the Wife and I darned near miss- 

ed the plane back to Boston. I 

had the flight tickets and had told 

John and Virginia Brown, A, that 

the flight was for 10-40 but I al- 

ways like to be an hour ahead. 

Come to find out the flight was 

for 10-10 and we had about 20 

minutes to get in that line for 

boarding passengers and through 

the 'zapper' and to the plane. 

Made it with ten minutes to 

spare. 

Ken Robertson was also on the 

sick list. Nothing you can do 

when that bug gets to you. Hope 

he and Harry has shaken the ills 

and feel fine now. 

I've just got to mention the fine 

slides that Al Birkenstein, B, had 

taken on his trip thru Greece, 

Egypt, and Israel. Also Howard 

Emmett's, A, slides of previous 

Reunions. These are priceless. 

Each year more new faces are 

appearing for our history in pict- 

ures. 

Dave Scobie has a great idea 

and I'll spread it around thru 

this media. One day of the Re- 

union weekend should be set a- 

side for a 'COMPANY' day. The 

members of each company in at- 

tendance meet with the Buddies 

from their company for a good 

yak session about their individual 

past. It could be a 10 to 4 or a 

9 to 3 session, but one day should 

be with your Buddies and their 

wives. You could always leave 

and join another group, or other 

companies. A lot miss the round 

table where we always swap our 

company 'remember whens'. 

George Moss, he's my "Arm- 

ored Connection", was present 

with his wife June. One thing a- 

bout George, he just does not run 

out of steam. He was busy the 

entire time, collecting dues, an- 

swering questions, giving advice. 

He sat at his table and seemed 

to be having the time of his life 

promoting the 12th Armored Div- 

ision Association. He gave me 

some advice, "Red, I want the 

names of all those present to get 

in the Hellcat News." I borrowed 

the roster book, wrote up the list, 

but someone forgot to mention 

that I had it (not George), and 

everyone thought it was lost. All 

the time I had it in my hands 

while walking among those very 

ones that were looking for it. 

We finally got everyone signed 

in and the COMPANY count was 

like this - D,10 - C,4 - B,12 - A,16 

- Sv-14 - and Hq, 17, plus the 

wives and the families. 

An interesting news item was 

handed to me by some very proud 

Grandparents, Glenn and Barbara 

LaFond, A, while at the Reunion. 

Seems their Daughter Sandra 

gave birth to a premie baby boy, 

weighing in at 2 pounds 5V2 

ounces. It was transferred im- 

mediately to the premie center 

at St. Francis Hospital in Peoria, 

Illinois. He was 40 days old when 

At Hochfeldon, France standing in front of a wire factory 

"warming up" are these Div. Hq. Co. Men. Frank Campo, "Scot- 

tie", Eugene Marosan and "Billy".

he left the premie center, and 

Bruce William Boyer was now 

weighing, soaking wet, 3 pounds 9 

and % ounces. WOW!! Best wish- 

es to Mr. and Mrs. Boyer and to 

the Proud Grandparents, Barbara 

and Glenn LaFond. 

Received a very newsy letter 

from Marv and Mary Novotne, 

Hq. They had a wonderful trip 

back to Minnesota. Mary Ann 

asked if I minded if she wrote the 

news as most men do not like 

to write letters. So, you Gals 

write the news even if you tell 

me that everything is just fine. 

The Novotne's have not missed a 

reunion as yet, and Mary Ann 

notes that there is a closeness 

among those attending. It's not 

like a business convention, but 

like a Family get together, every- 

one is interested in each other. 

Closer than any group that I have 

served with, the Legion, Town 

Committees, any other group. It 

is a sad day when we have to 

depart for home. Men with tears 

in their eyes, hugs and kisses 

with the misty eyes, even though 

we know we will see them next 

year. Back to the Novotne letter. 

Marv and Mary Ann have a 

home that is about 125 years old 

and they are renovating it to keep 

out those Minnesota winds and 

winters. She has a few extra days 

now that there is a slow down 

at the Ford plant. Put in a few 

extra pieces of insulation while 

you have the spare time. 

Mary Ann had a breakdown on 

the cost from Minneapolis to 

Owensboro in their Chevy Vega. 

This includes all of their pay- 

ments to the 44th, dues to the 12th 

Armored, postage, room, meals, 

gas, for a round trip of 1,438 

miles. It cost just $300.00. Wolf- 

packers, that's a figure you can 

use if you plan to go next year. 

Here in New England it would 

cost $250 to $300 just for a cottage 

down on Cape Cod for a week, 

PLUS everything else. So, you 

can see that it is one heckuva 

good vacation for the price. Do 

what the Novotne's are doing, 

plan to go right now, start putting 

something in the piggy bank. 

Marv is getting in a supply of 

wood for the winter. Seems we've 

gone backward in time. We all 

depended on oil and gas and now 

people are talking as they did 

years ago, "I got 4 cords cut and 

stacked, and need 3 more. That 

will get me through til spring." 

Watch Marv close. Here in New 

England a 'face cord' (a rick in 

the Midwest) sells for $115.00 or 

so. Make sure he's stacking it 

for your winter and doesn't have 

a box car loaded for us in New 

England. The whole of New Eng- 

land is quite wooded and the State 

Forests have certain periods for 

cutting. THANKS FOR THE 

SWELL LETTER!!! 

Pictures are welcomed from 

anyone that would like to have 

them in the Hellcat News, please 

no Grandchildren as there are too 

many for us to spread around. 

The picture is the best 'cause if 

you send the negative and it is 

lost, then there goes the chance 

for any more reproductions. Do 

not send a Polaroid or an instant 

Kodak as they do not reproduce 

the best. Put your name on the 

back of the picture, and your 

Unit (Company & Battalion) and 

mail it in. 

Had a short note from Don 

Mercier, C, about the death of 

Lt. William Westphal, C. Beth 

Westphal send word to Don that 

Bill had died March 10, 1979. They 

had hoped to make the Reunion 

at Ownseboro. Lt. William West- 

phal 's name was mentioned in our 

prayers. 

Mercier, I have a request of 

you. Why don't you and your 

Committee plan the 'C Company 

Reunion to be at the same place 

as the rest of the Wolf pack? We 

will meet in Owensboro again 

next year, then someplace south 

of Chicago, and then to Louisville. 

It would be something to see 50 

or more men and their wives 

from 'C Company at a Wolf- 

pack gathering!!! You could 

still 'do your own thing'. Like the 

men above points out, time is 

short, and how nice it would be 

if we could get that many Wolf- 

packers together just once before 

he says to the lot of us "Come 

on, I've got a room for you." 

Received a phone call from 

Dave Scobie this AM informing 

me of the death of his Wife's 

Mother, Mrs. Nellie Peterson of 

Holland, Mich. We, of the Wolf- 

pack, send our deepest regrets 

to all as your sorrow is our sor- 

row. 

Got my picture taken at the 

Reunion, and believe me, some of 

your expressions are priceless. 

Got a lot of candid shots, many 

did not know I was taking their 

picture. Some of you guys are 

still 'chow hounds'. Some of you 

looked like you were waiting for 

mail call. As soon as Scobie has 

the Company pictures ready they 

will appear in the Hellcat News. 

In the meantime, if you want to 

submit a picture, present or past, 

please do so. No Polaroid or in- 

stant Kodak. 

The 'WOLFCALL' made men- 

tion of Chris Bernard singing 

Lanny Ross' version of 'A Sleepy 

Lagoon' which was great. His in- 

terpretation of Phil Harris was 

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even greater. That was something 

when Chris took the mike and out 

came Phil Harris. Loma, keep his 

voice in shape for he took a lot 

of us back to the days of the 

big bands. Keep him singing all 

winter. 

I don't like to repeat our news- 

letter but Gwen 'MINNIE PEA- 

RL' Howerton was better than 

ever. Keep up that guitar pickin' 

and singin'. Those HULA girls, 

Arby Brannon, Rose Nardella, 

Normalee Stein, and Jacque 

Scobie must have taken lessons 

from Dave Scobie, Hq, as he 

seemed to be the most graceful 

one on the stage. Or was it be- 

cause he was watching Jacque, 

his Wife, on his left, and Norma- 

lee on his right and putting both 

motions into one of his own. 

Bob and Leslie Whittemore, 

sang the familiar tunes from 

'Sound of Music', 'South Pacific', 

and 'Annie Get Your Gun'. The 

old 44th is really loaded with that 

talent, but I think what most of 

them have is priceless, FRIEND- 

SHIP. 

You will soon be receiving a 

copy of our new constitution of 

the 44th Armored Tank Battalion 

Association. Read it over so that 

you will know what is expected 

of each of us. Let your Officers 

or your Company Unit Rep know 

if you have any suggestions to 

make this a greater Association. 

IT'S A GREAT DAY — MAKE 

TOMORROW BETTER!!! 

Some $30 billion in Veterans 

Adminstration eductaional assist- 

ance has been paid to 7.4 million 

participants in the current GI 

Bill. World War II GI Bill trainees 

received $14.5 billion; Korean 

Conflict, $4.5 billion. 

BLANCHARD "Dan" S. LEACY 

BOX 112 BB 

HEREFORD, ARIZONA 85615 

BOOSTERS 

Orlando Speranzini • B 

Virgil Seimers - A 

Steve Pedrett - B 

Austin Clarkson (RE) - A 

Ed Weiss (Reunion) - C 

Jean Norton - Hq 

Walt Stanton - Hq 

Don Hathaway - Hq 

Charles Reibeling - B 

C. J. Tibbetts • B 

Margaret Vaughn - B 

Thompson Clyde - Hq 

Neil Gregor - Hq 

Leon Macioszek - Sv 

Fred Sheehan - C 

George Hogg - Sv 

Roger Priest - C 

Elmer Bright - Hq 

Dave Fairbairn - C 

Lorain Walter • A 

Dale Himle - B 

Delos 'Jake' Force - Sv 

John Summers - B 

Tom Williams, Jr. - B 

Melvin Daskal - A 

Angelo Vassallo - C 

Mrs. Rose Berry - C 

Fritz Neumark - B 

Herb Schapira - Sv 

Otis Shull • C 

Ed Smith - Hq 

Alfred Swingler - B 

While moppng the perspira- 

tion from my brow, I'll get down 

to writing my second column. 

George Hogg, Sv-Co. sent dues 

Coming Events for Hellcats and Hellkittens 

34th CONSECUTIVE ANNUAL REUNION 

Seattle, Washington — July 3, 4, 5, 6, 1980 

MIDWEST CHAPTER MEETING 

Rodeway Inn - Rosemont, Illinois - April 12, 1980 

10 MINUTES FROM O'HARE AIRPORT 

EASTERN CHAPTER MEETING 

Sheraton-Pocono - Stroudsburg, PA - April 25, 26, 27, '80 

WESTERN CHAPTER MEETING 

Same time and same place as 34th Annual Reunion


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and a note to say that he was 

ill and had to miss the Louisville 

reunion. Hope all you guys and 

your gals are starting to talk 

about plans for being in Seattle 

next July; and George I hope you 

will be well enough to be there. 

A short note from Elmer Bright, 

A-Co. with his dues and a Boost- 

er. Don Hathaway, Hq-Co. sent 

his dues and a Booster in a note 

saying that he and his wife, Mary, 

are both retired now and enjoying 

the easy life. Dues from Walter 

Fee, C-Co. with news he is still 

running his dry cleaning plant, as 

well as being Mayor of Calhoun. 

Their No. 2 son, Kevin, was 

married in June and No. 1 son, 

Bill, works for International 

Chemical Labs in Lexington, Ky. 

Lorain Y. Walter, A-Co. sent his 

dues and a Booster. We are all 

hoping that your back ailment 

improves so much over this next 

year that you will be able to be 

with us in Seattle. Vera writes 

for Wayne White, A-Co. to send 

his dues for three years and to 

say that Wayne is still working 

and they are still hoping to make 

one of the reunions. 

Wayne Carda, A-Co. sent his 

dues along with a note comment- 

ing on the history of Herrlisheim. 

He was wounded on the 16th of 

January so did not see the end 

of the battle and as a result, to- 

day is wearing an artificial leg. 

My wife wants to know if you 

have as many varieties of grass- 

hoppers as she sees feasting on 

her plants. 

I had a note from semi-retired 

Guido J. Ferrucci, E-Co. with his 

dues. If possible, he would like 

news about Sgt. Bernard Berger 

(B-17) and Sgt. O'Sullivan, E-Co. 

Can anyone help out? 

Nicholas Franco, B-Co. sends 

a special "Hello" to Roger Stella 

and all other buddies of B-Co. We 

hope your recovery from surgery 

is complete and you are now back 

to work. Mary and Nicholas have 

three children. Carol is working 

in Washington, D.C. Dr. Kenneth 

has started his residency at John 

Hopkins Hospital; while Wayne 

has one more year at Georgetown 

Medical School. 

My secretary is compilling a 

list of strayed members and we 

are hoping with the help of all 

you fellows, we can track down 

some. For a starter for all you 

Hellcats from Massachusette, we 

have in our old files John J. 

Cummings, A-Co., 25 Charlette 

St., Dorchester. Last paid dues 

was for 57-58. 

Fred Townroe, Hq-Co. with the 

help of a telephone book, a Minn- 

eapolis Map book and the Zip 

Code book came up with the cur- 

rent address for Rev. Lloyd J. 

Fortin, 4263 N. Unity Ave., Rob- 

binsdale, MN. 55422. Thank you, 

Fred, for all your work. How ab- 

out a short winter vacation in 

Sierra Vista, AZ to see all the 

changes made around Fort Hua- 

chuca. 

66th 

Armored 

Infantry 

Battalion 

GENE RADDANT 

21 YORK 

HAMILTON, OHIO 45013 

PHONE 1-513-893-1495 

BOOSTERS 

Paul Ratliff • A 

John Higgins - C 

Frank LaMour - Sv 

Andy Boro - Hq 

Harold McCormick - C 

George Carpenter (Re) - C 

Steve Czecha (Reunion) - C 

Lloyd Eneix (Reunion) • Mec 

George Klise (Reunion) • C 

Jim Michels (Reunion) • A 

Sig Stangeland (Re) - B & Hq 

Henry Alcorn - C 

Luke Gallo - B 

Marjorie Hayner - C 

Pete Behrens - C 

Emil Cardamone - Med 

Albert Cinotti - B 

John Clark - Sv 

Tom Kezerle - Hq 

Weldon Gilkison - B 

Jim Peterson - A 

Everett Riggs - C 

Carl Fones - Hq 

Charles Carlson - C 

Paul Greenwell - B 

George Tropeano - C 

Bill Cannon - Hq 

John Donohue - B 

Bob Mancill - C 

Clyde Myhre - Hq 

Stan Schwartz - A 

Ken Lipstreuer - B 

Al Loden - C 

Andy Boro - Hq 

Jim Kelley - Hq 

Bee and I have just about got 

out winter's cache put up - canned 

and frozen, so let the big snows 

come, we are ready. We even 

have a Hel-cat buddy to thank for 

a portion of it - Warren and Edna 

Maue, 17th. Edna called a couple 

weeks ago and said the beans and 

tomatoes were about to take over 

the farm so we went up to their 

place and came back loaded — 

with beans and tomatoes. 

While we were there Warren 

showed me a letter he received 

A SUCCESS STORY - A HURRYING HELLCAT 

(WITH A PAST AND A FUTURE) 

John T. Williams, Sv-17, manager of Raw Materials and 

Special Purchases for Rockwell International Corp., has been 

elected Chairman of the Steel Group of the National Association 

of Purchasing Management. It has 24,000 members nationwide. 

John has been active as a Certified Purchasing Manager for 30 

years. 

Williams joined Rockwell as an assistant purchasing agent 

for the New Castle, PA Axle Division of a predecessor company, 

Timken-Detroit Axle Company. 

Williams was an Officer in Service Company of the 17th 

Armored Infantry Battalion. He served as President of the 12th 

Armored Division Association for two consecutive terms, having 

been elected at New York and Chicago, 1959-1961. 

Johnny Doughboy, congratulations for the terrific position 

that you have attained. All of the HELLCATS, from your back- 

ground, know that IT'S GREAT TO BE A HELLCAT!!!! 

from Jack Bernhard, B-17th. Jack 

told how he discovered the 12th 

Armored Division Association 

through a fellow Moose member. 

After he learned of the Associa- 

tion he called a friend of his - 

none other than Charlie Waller, 

Hq-66th. Just a few days later 

Moss sent me Charlie's dues re- 

ceipt, so we've got another lost 

buddy in the fold. OK, Charlie, 

now send us some news about 

yourself about the last 35 years. 

Welcome, aboard, Charlie. I 

couldn't place your face right 

away but I called Jeep and he put 

me straight right away. Address: 

Rte. 1, Box 163, Hampshire, IL 

60140. I'll bet I've been within 

5-10 miles of your house 50 times 

while driving the Northwest Toll- 

way — maybe I'll look you up the 

next time I'm up that way. Get 

your reservation in for the Mid- 

west Reunion, Charlie. It will be 

held in Chicago next spring and 

Bee and I will be looking forward 

to meeting you, after 35 years. 

Watch for an announcement and 

reservation information in the

Hellcat News. 

Got a brief note from Lee Maur- 

er, A Co., of Little Falls, Minn, 

expressing his regret about miss- 

ing the Reunion, but he says, 

"Our greetings to all of A Co. 

and anyone else we have met at 

previous reunions." 

Also a note (through Moss) 

from Mrs. Robert (Marge) Hay- 

ner of C Co. She still enjoys the 

Hellcat News and sends God 

Blesses to all — thanks, Marge, I 

don't know you but hope to meet 

you at the Eastern Reunion next 

spring. 

A newsy letter from Jerry Mc- 

Carthy, B Co. He expressed re- 

gret of his inability to be with us 

at Louisville, but he had some 

problems — as we all do occas- 

ionally. We all missed you, too, 

and I'll look forward to meeting 

you in Stroudsburg in the spring. 

Jerry has been in the reserves 

until June 27, 1979. 

Got a letter (through Jeep) 

from Chuck Carlson, C Co. (St. 

Petersburg) also sorry he had to 

miss Louisville. He has fallen on 

health hard times. He has been 

confined to bed for most of the 

time — 1349 66th Ave., So. 33705 

— come on, fellas, let's drop 

Chuck a few lines and show him 

we still do care about our old 

buddies. Chuck says, "I have said 

before that I never met a man 

that I thought more of than Gil- 

bert Heine. And, again, thanks 

Sarg." How's about that??!! That 

should shake up the whole state 

of Nebraska. 

Luke Gallo, B Co., explains his 

absence from Louisville. We're 

sorry, too, Luke you could not be 

there, you certainly missed a 

wing-dinger. We'll still have a 

good time in Stroudsburg next 

spring. 

Tony Dispenziere, Hq, and wife 

Fran expect to get together with 

Jeep and Betty in Florida some- 

time this Fall or Winter. I can 

believe that will be a fun, fun 

meeting — sure wish we could 

be with them. 

Lee (the semi-retired doctor) 

Ghormley, Hq, is deep into the 

outdoor - environmental - sailing 

- backpacking bit. He told me in 

Louisville that he went to a speci- 

al ski patrol school and I believe 

he is now a qualified ski patrol 

rescue squad member. What a 

great way to use your talents 

and keep them from getting rusty 

in retirement. I taught Biology 

and Conservation Education many 

years ago in Wisconsin and he 

and I talked about "edible wild 

foods" while at Louisville. Lo 

and behold he and Marie sent us 

the neatest cookbook you ever 

laid eyes upon . . . How To Pre- 

pare Common Wild Foods. We've 

already had milkweed pods in 

stewed tomatoes, chickweed salad 

and can't wait till spring to 

have boiled cattail, fiddle head 

salad, and sheep sorrel. 

Last week Bee was rummaging 

through a file cabinet in the base- 

ment and came across a lot of 

mementos, and among them were 

5 issues of our old Bn scandel 

sheet — The Spearhead. Now, 

how many of you old 66ers re- 

member that? Reporters were: 

Joseph Driesbach, A Co., William 

Olson, B Co., Unca A very, C Co., 

Whalan Smith, D Co., Donald 

Duck (?), Hq. Co., Jack Bonstell, 

Bn. Hqs., T/5 Spurway, Sv. Co., 

and "Rocko" Rock, Med. Editor- 

in-chief was none other than Pfc. 

John B. Lewis, Hq. Co., and Jack 

Bonestell was staff cartoonist. 

I'll try to include something from 

them each month that might be 

of interest to someone. Maybe the 

mention of some names will jog 

some memories — it did mine. 

Here's a few samples: 

Bn. Hq. — T/5 Romano is back 

from the dispensary; was "cronk" 

with a cold . . . back with us 

again; knife, fork 'n spoon a- 

breast. (June 21, 1945) 

A Co. — Lt. Pollack returned 

from a rip roaring time in "Par- 

ee" and is now convalescing in 

the hospital from tonsillitis. (June 

28, 1945) 

C Co. — That table in the chow 

hall with T/Sgt's George W. Car- 

penter, Bill Winsor, Lloyd Hem- 

me, Reid Levia, Charles Fitty, 

and Lloyd Lundien seems to give 

birth to most of Unca Avery's 

rumors. Tho one can't overlook 

"Poo" Stordeur for somma the 

best! (June 28, 1945) 

Sv. Co. — What T/5 name of 

wolf, received a bouquet of flow- 

ers, and a big kiss from a Frau- 

lein recently? Best news is no 

more undercover fratten. Sounds 

good, but when do we go home? 

"Swede" Johnson has a head 

on his shoulders. He picks a 

school teacher to go swimmin' 

mit. Steinried still insists he is 

pickin' apples. 

THINK WASHINGTON HELL- 

CATS!!!! 

Veteran Billboard • Veteran Billboard 

Q — Does the Veterans Admin- 

istration recognize "common law" 

marriage? 

A — The VA will recognize 

"common law" marriage if the 

state in which the parties reside 

does so. Proof of the "common 

law" marriage must be establish- 

ed to VA satisfaction to qualify 

for benefits. Contact your nearest 

VA regional office for assistance. 

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82nd 

Armored 

Medical 

P Battalion 

CHARLES C. KOTULA 

BOX 423, JACKSON ROAD 

MEDFORD, NJ 08055 

PHONE 1-609-654-4776 

BOOSTERS 

Frank Thoma - B 

Nick Lupo - C 

Ambrose Gamache - Hq 

Dan Melli - B 

Fred Santoro - C 

Al Horowitz - C 

Tony Trojan - Hq 

Memo VanSlyke - B 

Bob Panned - B 

C. A. Johnson - C 

Sam Garnett, Jr. - A 

Sid MacLeod - Hq 

Morrie Abramson - B 

Francis Jani - Hq 

Howard Runyon - C 

Dear Friends; 

Much as we hate to start a 

column this way, sometimes it 

can-not be helped. "C" Co. has 

lost a "Buddy"! Notice came 

from his son just in time for 

this printing. Letter follows; 

(Dear Sir, My father, Park How- 

ard, passed away on August 14, 

1979, he died of heart failure. The 

,82nd must have been quite a unit, 

he sure was proud to have served 

with you. signed - Carl Howard) 

Mr. Howards address is, 

SMGST Carl Howard 

134th Comm Fit (Spt) 

McGhee Tyson AB 

Knoxville, TN 37901 

Park Howard has been on our 

records for a long time, he was 

a paid member in 1968-69. We've 

sent mail to him since we be- 

came Unit Reps. We have never 

received a letter from him but 

we have also never had one re- 

turned by the Postal Dept. during 

the past eight years. The address 

we have had for Mr. Howard is 

Route No. 3, Pathfork, KY 40863. 

We had a phone call from 

Millie around the end of August 

she said, sorry to have missed the 

Reunion in Louisville but we had 

already made plans to go to 

northern Wisconsin. Eddie is still 

driving trucks and has about 4 or 

5 years before retirement. I'm 

still playing the Concertina and 

working out in the yard. Our 

vegetable garden is really doing 

well this year. Hope to see the 

whole gang in 1980. She also said 

to say hello to the Caravelli's 

and the rest of the gang who al- 

ways attend Reunions. 

From Dan Melli; Hope you are 

all well and enjoyed the 33rd an- 

nual Reunion. I regret I could 

not attend. 

Back on the home front, we 

have just weathered out "David" 

who played hovac with our area. 

Public Service will be months 

getting us back in shape. Our 

Son-in-Law is a "lineman" and 

he is being shipped to New York 

with his crew to help up there. 

This old storm just missed our 

annual Labor Day family picnic. 

We had my wife's two sister's 

from Oklahoma for a week, they 

came in for the picnic. It was a 

real blast. As usual every one 

got thrown into the pool except 

me. We talked to Rita on the 

phone and she is fine, so all is 

well in N. J. 

Boss "George" says due's are 

coming in fairly good so keep do- 

ing what you've been doing. I'll 

report the total next month. In 

the meantime remember you get 

cut off by Oct. 1979. Begin now 

to plan on the next Reunion. Mar- 

jorie says the following poem be- 

longs here. 

In an ancient wall in China, 

Where the brooding Buddhas 

blink; 

Deeply graven is this message: 

"It is later than you think." 

Some wise Oriental wrote it, In 

the days that used to be 

For the ones who watched in vain 

for, Ships that never went to 

sea. 

For the busy ones who hurried, 

Past the flowers by the way; 

For the ones who sighed "Tomor- 

row", When adventure cried 

"Today"! 

Just six words that tell a story . 

. . With the past a golden link. 

Go enjoy yourself, my brother, 

"It is later than you think!" 

Veterans' Billboard 

CONGRESSMAN GEORGE 

HANSEN of IDAHO: Has pro- 

posed that this country go back 

to Constitutional Government by: 

Balancing the Federal Budget; 

Put in a Constitutional monetary 

system but first repeal the Fed- 

eral Reserve Act; Substitute a 

Universal Trust Plan in place of 

Social Security; and limit Con- 

gress to Art. I, Sec. 8 of the Con- 

stitution. Ask the 30 new politic- 

ans who are seeking seats in the 

Senate if they would abide by an 

attitude of fiscal responsibilities. 

NEW AMERICAN INDEPEND- 

ENT PARTY — Meeting in Mun- 

cie, Indiana the Independent Am- 

erican Parties formed a merger 

with the National Conservative 

Party of the United States. David 

Hansen is Chairman and John 

Couture is vice chairman. Watch


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92nd 

Cavalry 

Recon. 

Squadron 

JAMES BROWN 

700 PILOT AVENUE 

FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28303 

PHONE 1-919-484-2618 

BOOSTERS 

Russ Ernst - Hq 

Bill Finn - F 

Kurt Fischer - E 

Elmer Reimer - E 

Bill Hawkins (reunion) • Hq 

Bill Lafkowitz - Hq 

Bil Bartholomew (re) • D 

Jim Brown (reunion) - Hq 

Bob Koch (reunion) • D 

Eldon Kohler (reunion) - B 

Eddie Brovic - Hq 

Sam Pezzano • E 

Herb Berlin - Med 

Ralph Johnson - E 

Merrill Klassy - Hq 

Ken Knorr - A 

Sam 'Glick' Pezzano - E 

Marion McCracken - Hq 

Henry Arnold - Hq 

Doug Cheney - C 

Ed Jarosz • D 

Arnold Keppler - C 

John Kren - ASOC 

Gil Krueger - E 

Walfred Majava - Hq 

Richard Moeller - A 

Ray Pieterick - Hq 

Chris Rasmussen - E 

Bob Schlenker - B 

Ed Domanoski - F 

Frank Terrano - Hq 

Bill Beaver - E 

Dick Keep, Jr. - D 

Ed Tibesar - Hq 

Don Higbee - D 

Bob Claus - B 

Joe Galus - C 

Charlie Godley - F 

Maurice Pervin - F 

Jack Robinson - Hq 

Joe McCluggage, Jr. - D 

Don Thompson - Hq 

This column written at Myrtle 

Beach, S. C. Eat your hearts out 

folks. 

Robert Claus B-92 in 1945. 

The difficult time I ever have 

when I am trying to put together 

our monthly column for the Hell- 

cat News is when I must report 

about the passing of one of our 

comrades. Received a very sweet, 

and sad letter from Elizabeth 

Byrne informing us that her hus- 

band, and our friend, Thomas J. 

Byrne (Hq-Sv) passed away April 

26th. Tom had been ill only a 

week and was in intensive care 

all that time, his doctor was treat- 

ing him for the flu, but he had 

been a diabetic for 20 years, so 

complications had set in which 

effected his heart and kidneys. 

For the past 30 years Tom had 

worked for the Board of Educa- 

tion in Móntela ir, NJ and was 

very well thought of by all stu- 

dents and teachers alike. To Eliz- 

abeth and all of the family may 

we offer our most profound con- 

dolences and deep sympathy on 

your great loss. 

News and dues have been ar- 

riving quite well this past month, 

keep up the goodies fellows, we 

need both — NEWS & DUES — 

Now is the time to re-up for the 

79-80 membership year, so, for 

those of you that haven't done so 

already, get out the old check 

book and get your DUES in NOW. 

Bob Claus (B) sent dues and 

news - Retired on disability Dec- 

ember 73 - They have two sons 

in the service, Bob is a crew 

chief on helicopter stationed at 

Fort Carson, Colorado - Rick is 

in an Engineering Battalion at 

Fort Stewart, Georgia. Three 

daughters married, and son and 

daughter at home - Ten grand- 

children and one great grand- 

daughter - Thanks Bob, let us 

hear from you again real soon. 

Ed Jarosz (D) wrote that he 

was sorry he missed the Big 

Party in Louisville, said he'll 

make it one of these days. He 

retired two years ago, and if he 

gets down Florida way he said I 

will stop over and see "MY CAP- 

TAIN BILL" (Bill Bartholomew 

was C. O. of "D" Troop) He ends 

his note with Bless you all. Bless 

you also, Ed. 

Earl and Dorothy Lewis (B) 

had reservations for the Reunion, 

but had to cancel at the last 

moment as Dotty had to enter the 

hospital for an operation, and as 

soon as she was released, Earl 

had to enter. Earl is unable to 

drive too far from home, but will 

attend a reunion when it is held 

closer by Troy, Ohio - We do 

hope that both of you have com- 

pletely recovered by now, keep us 

informed. 

Donald Thompson (A) sent dues 

Weary and happy bunch of guys of Third Platoon, V% B" 

Troop, 92nd Recon. Photo taken on VE Day, May 1945 near 

Kufstein, Austria. Eldon Kohler sent us the photo. 

and booster, also some good 

news. The good news is that he 

and his wife, Charlotte, have im- 

proved quite a lot after a rough 

time for the past year due to 

heart attacks, also major surgery. 

They had big plans made for the 

Reunion in Minneapolis last year, 

but had to cancel. Now that the 

two of them are on the road to 

a complete recovery, possibly 

they can make Seattle in 1980. 

Don and Charlotte have 3 child- 

ren, all married and doing real 

well. They also have 5 grand- 

children, and expecting another 

one in December. (We sure hope 

the grandparents will make it 

thru the delivery in good shape, 

we know the Mama and Papa 

will make it.) Thanks for the let- 

ter folks, take care of yourselves. 

Frank Terrano (Hq-Sv) really 

laid some nice words on us. 

(Reps, note) (It's hard for me to 

express what I can read between 

the lines of some of the letters I 

receive - it's something that you 

just know is there, but hard to 

put into words for you to under- 

stand, without reading the letters 

yourselves.) Getting back to 

Frank Terrano - and he said - 

Received my copy of the Hellcat 

News, and it was with deep regret 

I read of the passing of Carmelo 

Amato - We came home together 

and spent many days in each 

others company - I know I have 

a picture of him with his life 

jacket on posing on the deck of 

the ship that brought us home. 

Our heartfelt sympathy to his 

loved ones. Another regret I have, 

is not attending the Reunion in 

Louisville, Gosh, you have no idea 

how I yearned to see my old 

buddies again - But due to the 

illness of my wife, and other 

complications it was altogether 

impossible. Maybe some day, 

Good - Lord willing, we will make 

an appearence. I am well as can 

be expected for a man approach- 

ing his 72nd birthday. Still work 

part time at a neighborhood drug 

store, going on three years and 

they treat me like a King. (They 

should old buddy, because to us, 

you are a King) In closing Frank 

really made me feel super, he 

said - Incidently, met a very 

good friend of mine who was 

down in the dumps - know what 

I did? Gave him one of your 

smiles, now he is good as ever. 

Thank you old buddy . . . 

Thats all for this month fell- 

ows - still have more to tell you 

Kats & Kittens, will do so next 

month. Please write - and by all 

means, GET THOSE DUES IN, 

PRONTO . . . 

Remember: IF YOU SEE 

SOMEONE TODAY WITHOUT A 

SMILE, GIVE THEM ONE OF 

YOURS .... 

Til next month . . . 

Q — I plan to submit new and 

material evidence related to my 

service connected condition for 

consideration by a regional office 

rating board. I have already filed 

notice of appeal. Must I first 

withdraw the appeal before I sub- 

mit the new evidence? 

A — No. New and material 

evidence may be submitted for 

consideration by the regional off- 

ice rating board at any time prior 

to certification of the appeal and 

transfer of the claims file to the 

Board of Veterans Appeals. 

Since the first GI Bill was sign- 

ed into law in June 22, 1944, over 

17 million armed forces veterans 

have taken some form of training 

under this popular program.

119th 

Armored 

Engineer 

Battalion 

RICHARD D. HUBER 

3900 REINWOOD DRIVE 

DAYTON, OHIO 45414 

PHONE 1-513-890-7996 

Bernard Cutler - Hq 

Jacob Burbach • Hq 

Don McMullen - C 

Hal Ferguson - B 

Grante Trappe - B 

J. C. Tervay - C 

Seymour Bateman - Hq 

Fred Bryson - C 

John Erdan • C 

Phil Hoffman - A 

Frank Klemm, Jr. - A 

Alvin Loeb - C 

Ray Albain - A 

Charles Nehlig - C 

Ernie Pymson - C 

Paul Andreas - C 

Bob Reedy - C 

George Figas - C 

Nick Morgillo - B 

Arthur J. Fonjemie (Hq) wrote 

George Moss questioning the 

whereabouts of Captain Charles 

E. Gardner, of Springfield, 111. 

Also of Master Sargent Simmon. 

My records do not list these men. 

How about some of you out there? 

I've heard a lot of good talk of 

these two men. Other than that, 

I'm sorry I can't be of any help. 

A letter from Libby and Joe 

Kaus, Jr. (B) They are just tak- 

ing it easy. Libby says they re- 

ceived word that Joseph A. Jean 

(B) passed away on June 11, 1979, 

at the age of 65, and was buried 

at Riverview, MI, on June 14th. 

I don't know if this was reported 

to George Moss or not. My deep- 

est sympathy to Helen and the 

family. 

Julius C. Tervay (C) writes 

that he's making a move to the 

Toledo, Ohio area, after accept- 

ing a position as manaeer of the 

Stationary Products Division of 

Varta Batteries. 

John Speedy (C & Hq.) 17 

A.I.B. sent me a copy of the 

Beachhead News, printed July 

14, 1945. It is the most interesting 

article I've ever seen, reporting 

the part the Hellcats played in 

hastening V-E Day. Many thanks 

John. I thoroughly appreciate that 

paper. It will go into my personal 

scrapbook. 

The largest state in the nation 

has the smallest veteran popula- 

tion. Alaska is home to some 

41,000 of the nation's 30 million 

veterans. 

Robert Muir C-134 sent thi s picture showing some of the 

Company C men in Germany in 1945. 

134th 

Armored 

Ordnance 

Battalion 

WALTER S. THOMPSON 

227-17th AVENUE S.W. 

NEW BRIGHTON, MINN. 55112 

PHONE 1-612-633-7414 

BOOSTERS 

Carl Moore - A 

C. H. Jensen - B 

Ed Stevens - B 

Jack Sturman - B 

Franklin Kennedy - B 

Walt Thompson - A 

Herschel Richardson - Hq 

Maynard Gjevre (reunion) - A 

Charles Deyo - B 

Charles Leogrande - Med 

Henry Barnard - Hq 

Bill Carmody - B 

Albert Cross - Hq 

Elmore Hauch - A 

Joe Lachcik - B 

Lawrence Olson - C 

Ken Wright - B 

Emmett Chaput - B 

Bill Grant - Hq 

Marion King - A 

Charle? Walls - B 

John Bond - Hq 

Albert Gaynes - C 

Dante Bartolomeo • C 

Joe Blasevic • Hq 

Herb Pinno - A 

Joe DiRocco - Hq 

Harry Malcolm • Hq 

Henry VanOsch - Hq 

Frank Weigl - B 

John McAfoos • B 

Many benefits results from our 

reunions, one of which is the de- 

luge of mail that arrives shortly 

after. We won't acknowledge each 

dues and booster supporter since 

you will have your membership 

card by now. Warren A. Spitler 

reports "Was unable to attend the 

reunion due to earlier engage- 

ments and work schedule. My 

wife and I visited long time friend 

and comrade of C Co. in Eugene, 


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on the 600 yard rifle range. (John 

McAfoos was not yet with the Bn) 

At Camp Campbell was with Hq 

Co. but had a lot of special duty 

at Bn Hq. while McAfoos and 

Edlred were away at school learn- 

ing how to be an adjutant and/or 

personnel officer. In April '43 

cadre'd out on the 134th to start 

up a separate Ord Bn. Maj. War- 

rick, Capt. Schmidt and five 

other left the 134th for the new 

Bn. Later I left the Ord and 

Armored Force for the Army Air 

Ore. We visited Clair Smith and 

wife and his son Wayne and fam- 

ily of Salem, Ore. Our last visit 

there was in 1948 - some 31 years 

ago. Our visit there was some- 

thing we really enjoyed and some 

friend we have high praise for." 

Along with dues we heard from 

Clair L. Smith and he commented 

on the good times they had with 

the Spitler's. Clair says we shared 

the same tool box for 3 years. 

I guess you could call that real 

gogetherness. Mutt Senczek is 

still at home in Westland, Mich, 

and regretted that he could not 

make the reunion. His health gave 

way last winter but he's on the 

road to recovery now. He hopes 

to get some fishing in before the 

year is out. 

Macdonald E. Newberry - "A" 

and Lillian came thru with news 

from Sharon Springs, Kansas. 

"Just because you haven't re- 

ceived a note before now, isn't 

that we don't appreciate the Hell- 

cat paper. It is great to read, 

we both take our turn at it. Just 

to let you know sometime we'll 

make one of the reunions some- 

place after we retire by the mid- 

dle of next year. We both have 

worked for a local Farmers Co- 

op here and the last twenty years 

have gone too fast. With our 

thoughts of all present and past 

fellow men - Thanks." 

A warm welcome to John C. 

Bond - Akron, Ohio - "Am send- 

ing in my dues early this year 

with a booster that is not really 

a booster as last year, after I 

had diddled around too long, some 

kind and real booster paid my 

dues. I do enjoy the Hellcat News 

even though I was not with the 

134th long and was not a "Har- 

vester" Started at Camp Perry, 

from OCS with Earle Hoyt, Woody 

Aten etc. Was at 180 No. Mich- 

igan in Chicago with Col Van 

Slyke when he interviewed a lot 

of prospective recruits. Also re- 

member while at Camp Perry, 

acting as adjutant for the post, 

weekly full dress retreat parade 

Corps and ended up there as a 

B-29 radar navigator flying miss- 

ions to Japan from Guam. After 

the war stayed in the reserve and 

finally hung it up in 1974 as Com- 

mandant of the Akron, Ohio 

USAR School. In civilian life I 

have worked for Goodyear aero- 

space continously but expect to 

hang that up also, come the end 

of this year." Glad to hear from 

you John reminding us of some 

of the early organization changes 

we had. 

Ken Bradstreet at the reunion 

really inspired some of the Hell- 

kittens to write - here's one from 

Ted Putman's wife Florence. 

"Ted just doesn't seem to find 

time for letter writing. Middle 

age is a bad time. We seem to be 

very busy but the minute you do 

sit down you fall asleep. He 

sleeps thru more TV programs. 

The 134th was very well repre- 

sented but when we went out to 

get our roster sheet Sat. nite 

someone had stolen it. (Note - 

good old CT Moore made sure I 

received it) 

I like the dedication of Howard 

Murphy "A" - I undestand he is 

on the board of a nursing home 

in Wise, and missed the chance 

the weekend of the reunion to at- 

tend a symposium on "Sex after 

Seventy". Charlie Walls sent a 

supply of stories and jokes that 

will come in handy when the mail 

drops off. Thanks also for your 

letter - "have had a bit of a bout 

with medics but all seems OK 

now. See Harry and Peg Malcolm 

often. They are doing well. Harry 

is always working around his 

beautiful home. Harry was along 

while suit shopping. He under- 

stands about colors and what 

looks good and goes with what. 

Was also good to have him around 

for final fit. Harry understands 

about those things. Sure is a great 

guy. Jim Fitzgerald is working 

again. Guess he does not want to 

get out of the habit of a big tax 

bill. I am planning on a trip for 

a couple months. Expect to leave 

about Sept. 17th - stop and see 

Richardson in Ind. then short


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visit in Chicago. Want to see 

Silsby at Marion, Mich. Then on 

to Nova Scotia, Can. where I have 

a lot of relatives and friends. Will 

return home late in Nov. Will 

problaby head for Fla. in April 

to enjoy watching spring baseball 

practice. Please inquire about 

Mike Vihontashic. He was in A 

Co. at one time in the Artillery 

Section. Would sure like to hear 

from him." Enjoy your travels, 

Charlie, and keep up the good 

support for this column. 

Howard Murphy's wife Irene - 

really did write a letter. I'll have 

to boil it down to stay within our 

alloted space. Thanks for the informative 

letter. "John McNaul 

sort of twisted my arm until I 

agreed I would write a few lines 

for Murph. We drove down rather 

liesurely arriving early at a reunion 

for the first time ever. 

Looking forward to Seattle and 

1980 reunion. Murph shipped out 

of San Francisco for the Pacific 

in June '42 and returned in Mar. 

'43 when he came back to the 

states for OSC so we'd both like 

to make it to Seattle. Numerous 

"first timers" were there. I met 

two couple who were 'first timers' 

from 134th. Murph was delighted 

to see Geo C. Pfaffenberger whom 

he had not seen since the reunion 

in Chicago at the Conrad Hilton. 

Sparky Young and Phyllis and 

one of their daughters were there 

- we have not seen them very 

many times before either. Murph 

had a difficult time remembering 

Franklin Kennedy - Co. B - parts 

officer." 

Aw\ 152nd 

(U$ft$j\ Armored 

Á.]_\Á < Signal 

%g¡^£i¿g£&m$0¡) Company 

BERNARD MEZEY 

26811 CIRCLE OF THE OAKS 

NEWHALL, CALIF. 91321 

PHONE 1 -805-252-2085 

BOOST E R S 

Edwin Brookes 

Louis Cherry 

Virginia Kropff 

Marty Kurtz 

Doug Holt 

Irvin Myers 

Melvin Slick 

Al Lipschultz 

Larry Mintz 

Ben Nicholas 

Frank Krol 

Well here we go again, the 

"Comm. Shack" is open but not 

much news at this time. By the 

time this issue is printed, all of 

you members should be well rest- 

ed and able to write. 

"NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL 

GOOD MEMBERS TO COME TO 

THE AID OF THEIR UNIT 

REPS". 

Received a note from Les Kra- 

mer telling me of the passing of 

Charles Cantleberry. A few days 

later received a note from Mrs. 

Cantleberry telling of the untime- 

ly death of "Chuck". Charles 

died of a cerebral hemorrhage 

March 22, 1979. We of the 152nd 

Signal Co. and 12th A.D. Assoc. 

send our deepest heartfelt sym- 

pathy to his wife Loretta and 

family. I remember "Chuck" 

very well, and most will remem- 

ber him as the first man in the 

Signal Co. to receive a "Purple 

Heart". "Chuck" was in the wire 

section. Thanks Les, for getting 

the information to me, also to 

Charles' wife Loretta. 

No news but dues and Booster 

from the following: Lester V. 

Kramer, Mrs. Virginia (Lee) 

Kropff, Louis J. Cherry. Thanks 

fellows for being "early birds". 

"I heard the other day that 

Ralph Nader is getting married. 

Seems he finally found a girl that 

was built right for him." 

A little note to Kennedy. Heard 

where there is so much wheat 

around that there is no place to 

store it; they just can't haul it 

away fast enough. And the farm- 

ers say things are "rough". My, 

what are they all going to do 

when they turn that into "dough". 

Where, oh where are all my 

"pen pals". Seems that I'll have 

to write about myself if I don't 

hear from you people. Haven't 

heard from Lipschultz, Cure, 

Gray, Koci, Scott, Slick, Tadych, 

Tipsword, Wolff, and of all people 

HERBERT G. ARENZ 

1914 MAIN STREET 

LA CROSSE, Wl 54601 

BOOSTERS 

Charles Zincon - A 

Buddy Ottenberg - C 

Paul Bidding - A 

Bob Mixell - A 

George Elless, Jr. - A 

Orville Sarles - B 

Bob Mullir» - Hq 

John Carlson - Hq 

Velesquez who promised me a 

nice letter. And to all those I 

haven't mentioned, please send 

in some copy. Make me work in- 

stead of playing golf so much, a- 

long with other activities. Which 

brings me to this :- 

Fair weather golfer after a long 

winter: "I can't play golf this 

season. I must have gained 

weight. If I put the ball where 

I can hit it, I can't see it. If I 

put it where I can see it, I 

can't hit it." 

Hope all of you had a nice La- 

bor Day Holiday and resting com- 

fortably in your easy chairs, and 

waiting for the next re-union at 

Seattle, Washington. 

"IT'S GREAT TO BE A HELL- 

CAT" TILL NEXT TIME: GOD 

BLESS YOU ALL. 

P.S. Just remembered to thank 

John Speedy of C & Hq. Co. 17th 

Unit Rep A.I.B. for the copy of 

"Beachhead News". Something 

I've never seen before. Don't 

know if he sent it to everyone, 

but it tells all about the 12th A.D. 

Thanks again buddy. 

Teddie Kasupski • B 

James Morris - A 

Amidio Passero • C 

Dom Donato - C 

Joe Harrison - C 

Bill Jones - Hq 

Albert Lasda - C 

Mrs. Tom Moorhead - A 

Glenn Osterhout - B 

John Towle - Sv 

Tom Williams • B 

Dale Miller - Hq 

Otto Schmalfeld - A 

Emil Meyer - B 

Bob Smales • Sv 

Bill Wright - A 

John Babcock - C 

Marion Davenport - A 

Hugo Sunell - B 

I'm not sure if the Post Office 

is mad at me, the 493rd or the 

12th Armd Div Assn, but my first 

article was returned by them. I 

Knew that Owen Schumacher was 

a hard act to follow but, send it 

back, that hurt. 

I am sure that everyone who at- 

tended the Louisville reunion will 

agree that it was the best ever. 

Imagine seeing old friends for the 

first time since the war ended in 

1945. I did recognize some of 

them but had to admit defeat on 

others. Anyway it sure was good 

to see them. It is also a real 

pleasure to see the old friends 

that have been attending in the 

past. It was a double pleasure for 

Kay and I as our Daughter 1LT, 

Mary Beth and her friend Gwenn 

Tucker, 1LT, spent some time 

with us and attended the banquet. 

They are both Company Comm- 

anders at Ft. Knox. It was our 

pleasure kids. 

My old buddy Marion Davenport 

and his better half Hannah, call 

me from time to time with names 

and addresses of new members 

that they have tracked down. We 

The 493rd at Louisville were (Front row) Gordon, Burn, Lattig, Cotter, Panack, Marinelli 

and Czeiner. (Second row) Shoemaker, Higgins, Buckley, AAcCurdy, Ament, Boland and Cone. 

(Third Row) Boyle, Heineman, Sample and Zan eski goofing off.

all appreciate the effort and 

money spent in this research and 

signing of new members. Keep 

up the good work, sure would be 

nice if each of us in the 493rd 

could come up with some new 

members. He sent checks cover- 

ing memberships for Les Miller 

of 3621 Northfield Drive, Gibsonia, 

PA 15044. His health is not good 

and a note from some of his fri- 

ends would sure be appreciated. 

Gilman Rundberg lives at Rt. 9, 

% Badger Motel, Chippewa Falls, 

WI 54729. He did manage to get 

the chow through to us most of 

the time. His health is also not 

the best and á note from A Btry 

men would make him feel better. 

Grover Waldron (A) of the 6th 

section lives at 2210 Russel SW, 

Roanoke, VA 24015. Grover, lets 

see if you can come up with some 

more guys from the 6th section. 

Thanks Marion for the three new 

members from A Btry. 

I have a supply of reservation 

forms from the Washington Plaza 

Hotel in Seattle for those 493rd 

people that plan to attend the 1980 

convention July 2nd thru 5th. We 

want to see all 493rd people again 

out there. 

Tony Couch of Service Btry in- 

formed me at the convetion that 

Jerry Davenport of C Btry was 

ill and would welcome hearing 

from his friends, his address is: 

1800 Little Yorka, Houston, TX 

77093 phone 713-694-4505. 

Owen Schumacher sent a couple 

of nice letters. Sure good to hear 

from him and Tillie. I think that 

everyone from 493rd owes Owen 

and Tillie a standing ovation for 

the fine informative columns in 

the Hellcat News over the past 

few years. I want them to know 

that we really appreciated their 

time and efforts of the past and 

we know that they will continue 

to be loyal supporters and re- 

cruiters for the Assn. He passed 

along some notes: Elsie Nelson, 

sister of Emil Meyer (B) motor 

sgt. sent his check and tells us 

that Emil is in a nursing home 

resulting from a stroke a few 

years ago. George Ellis is on the 

road to recovery and is now able 

to do some fishing with his Doctor 

for a partner. Hurry and get well 

George so that we can see you at 

the reunions in the future. Owen 

said that he talked to Dorrell 

Moore since the reunion and the 

Martha was "sweet as usual" 

and Dorrell was "crabby as 

ever". We all enjoyed the pre- 

sence of their daughter Genevieve 

at the reunion. Please come again. 

Otto Schmalfeld regretted not be- 

ing at Louisville but some pro- 

blems came up to keep him away. 

B Btry had three first timers at 

Louisville: Salvador Delgado, Vir- 

gil Jones and Walter Johnston. 

A Btry had Paul Gosser, Marion 

Owen, Jack Kurtz and Mrs. Sam 

Foster as first timers. These, 

with the rest of us, made for a 

really fine group and the largest 

ever. Lets have more next year. 

I realize that this sounds like 

an Able and Baker report but so 

far I haven't heard a thing from 

Hq, Charlie and Service Btry's. 

Lets get some news in from each 

Btry for next time. Please guys 

and gals write. 

(P.S. - Please make paragraphs 

of your report. We're still ole 

fashion and like to indent.) 

JIM MOULDER 

965 MALICK AVE. 

YUBA CITY, CA 95991 

BOOSTERS 

Hec Guertin - A 

Louie Shelton - A 

Rich Wilkes - Hq 

Bob Bastic - C 

John King - Sv 

Aaron Tucker - A 

Barfield Byrd - C 

Sam Magruder • A 

Leon Poltenovage - A 

M. E. Connelly - C 

Fred Gauthier - B 

Ralph Pledger - A 

Bill Raines - ? 

Ed Mikolajczak - C 

Don Coombes (reunion) - B 

Paul Groven (reunion) - C 

Nelson Bolton (reunion) • C 

Ray Bursey (reunion) • A 

Sam Giassmoyer (re) - A 

Ted Herrmann (reunion) - B 

Henry Landis (reunion) • A 

Frank Masland III (re) - Hq 

Mrs. Lila Moore (reunion) - A 

Joe Peterson (reunion) - Hq 

George Varga, Jr. (re) - C 

Ernie Reinacher - A 

Philip Galu - A 

Earl Clifford • A 

E. S. Allen • Sv 

John Cheefetz - A 

Paul Cooke - C 

Richard Ericson - Sv 

George Gildea • A 

Henry Glogowski - C 

Bob Hackney • B 

Charles Robinson • C 

Eldon Walters - C 

Junior Woods - A 

Lee Baird - Hq 

Reno Castelli - Hq 

Joe Cullen - A 

Ray Grim • A 

Bob Hand - Hq 

Carlo Himanga - Sv 

Andy Horn - A 

Oct. 1979 HELLCAT NEWS 

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Resting at home is this 494th C Battery member, Rudolph 

AAutzenberger. 

Rudy Mutzenberger - C 

Herman Nast - Hq 

Warren Oswald - B 

Lloyd Stowe - C 

Clay Sweigart - A 

Frank Zachmann - C 

Albert Chandler - Hq 

Bill Cunningham - Sv 

Royal Hodgdon - Sv 

George O'Brien - B 

Harold Tancos - Hq 

Les Johnson - Hq 

Howard Wassing - Sv 

Lambert Hary - Hq 

Robert W. Lee • Hq 

Gordon Bishop - B 

John Kopponen - C 

Joe Teresi - C 

Remo Stella - Hq 

In case you missed the new 

members announced in the Aug- 

ust Hellcat News - they are Loren 

V. Glick A-494, Grainfield, Kan- 

sas 67737 and Glenn Wooldridge 

Sv-494 5610 N.E. 111th Street, Van- 

couver, Washington 98665. Send 

a card, letter, telephone or some- 

thing to let both of these new 

found buddies know that you are 

glad that we now have their loc- 

ation and welcome them to the 

Association. Glenn Wooldridge 

from Vancouver, Washington is a 

natural to be in Seattle for the 

1980 reunion. For those who do 

not know Vancouver, Washington 

is on Interstate 5 just north of 

Portland, Ore. Glen - if all else 

fails stand on Interstate', hold up 

your sign Seattle and Hellcat Re- 

union. You should receive many 

offers for rides. There are going 

to be many Hellcats travelling 

that route - me included - so there 

will be no excuse for missing 

Seattle. 

New member: Sidney Brow Sv- 

494, 117 Sheep Pasture Rd., Set- 

awket, New York 11733. Welcome 

Sidney. 

Mail received after the material 

for the September Hellcat News 

was forwarded. I will not attempt 

to list each letter in alphabetical 

order of Batteries - rather I shall 

include them as I pick them up 

from this scrambled mess on what 

I call my desk at home. If I leave 

too much on top it gets tossed by 

Gremlins or the wind so you are 

gonna get the hews as I reach 

forth and pick up a letter. 

OK here goes: 

Ray and Ruth Plummer A-494 

report that both are ill and were 

in the Hospital at the same time. 

Ruth had had surgery and while 

recuperating found that Ray had 

been admitted in the Emergency 

Room as he had a partial stroke. 

This happened on 27 June and 

last reports are that Ray is doing 

pretty good but still walks stiff 

legged and paralyzed from 

shoulder down back of his left 

arm. As this happened in June 

Ruth and Ray were unable to at- 

tend the Louisville reunion. Their 

address is Box 353, Otterbein, IN 

47970. Write them and let them 

know we care and missed them 

in Louisville. 

John Speedy of C & Hq 17th 

A.I. Bn. whose home address is 

6512 15th Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 

55422 sent a copy of Beachhead 

News, Final Supplement, dated 

14 July 1945 which featured "Arm- 

or of 12th Played Role in Hasten- 

ing V-E." This four page News 

listed some of the highlights of 

our European action. It is concise 

and concentrated with pictures 

and brings back many memories 

- some that I would like to forget, 

thank you John. 

Note from Gladys and Al Reiser 

A-494 to Ken Bradstreet and for- 

warded to me. Gladys and Al 

had reservations for Louisville 

Reunion, however, the night be- 

ore they were to depart their 

home at 28836 Hazel Ave., Wick- 

liffe, Ohio 44092 Gladys suffered 

a heart attack and was hospital- 

ized. I sincerely hope that all is 

OK by now and that Gladys and 

Al have their reservations for

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Seattle. 

Next letter passed on by Ken 

Bradstreet is from Angie and Joe 

Christallo A-494. They were un- 

able to attend Louisville reunion 

as Angie had to undergo open 

heart surgery on 17 July. 

Lorraine and Leon Poltenovage 

A-494 of Rt. 1, Middleburg, PA 

17842 wrote to George Moss our 

"OUTSTANDING" Editor and 

Executive Secretary wherein they 

were looking forward to attend- 

ing the Louisville reunion. Unfort- 

unately their names were not in- 

cluded among those attending as 

I reported last month. If you at- 

tended the Louisville reunion 

please let me know as we do not 

have a record of your attendance. 

Gladys and Ramon Hawell C- 

494 of Rt. 1, Box 50B, Vinton, VA 

24179 sent a note saying they en- 

joyed the reunion and they were 

happy to see all the new faces. 

They talked to Sarah Hawker and 

found that Clyde was home from 

the Hospital and doing OK. If 

you remember Clyde had knee 

trouble. Glad you're home again 

Clyde. Now you have time to pre- 

pare for the trip to Seattle. 

Joe Ahles C-494, 4958 N. Karlov, 

Chicago, IL 60630. I feel that I 

must quote Joe's letter - there is 

no way I could condense it. He 

writes, "One of the big events of 

1979 was our great reunion at 

Louisville, Ky. We the fortunate 

people who attended will never 

forget this reunion for its reunit- 

ed us even closer together and 

brought us a lot of new faces 

from out of the past. I wish I 

could put into words the sensa- 

tion that sweeps over you when 

you've met up with your old 

Buddies. 

PerhaDS a poet could put it in 

words but I doubt it. You just 

have to attend and only then will 

you experience the thrill of a life- 

time. A good many of us have 

been blessed with good health and 

have the opportunity to attend our 

reunions and yet we never attend- 

ed any of our big events. Just 

think what our house bound bud- 

die" would give to exchange 

places with those of us who have 

everything going for us in the way 

of good health. Think about it and 

then do something about it, make 

the pledge now that you will be 

one of the hundreds who will show 

in Seattle. Most of us are still 

young bucks, it is only when you 

become a Senior Citizen that you 

begin to realize that time is 

running out. Being a Senior Cit- 

izen myself at 70 reaching for 71 

on 6 Nov. 1979 please allow me 

to repeat my original quote. 

NEWS Oct. 1979 

To stay young thing young, ex- 

ercise yeur body and mind - be 

a Hellcat on the go and above 

all keep on the move while your 

health says you can and you will 

never regret it." 

Ken Bradstreet our First Vice 

President of A-494 now in charge 

of Vice writes that he is starting 

a monthly ROLL CALL column in 

which he intends to try to locate 

lost, unfound, ex-members or 

people who just will not answer 

our cards, letters, or other efforts 

to locate them. I shall do the 

same in this column and by pub- 

lishing names and past addresses 

- which may go back to 1944, 

there is that possibility that we 

can find others. I recently found 

a letter I wrote in 1974 to the 22 

members of C-494 of whom I had 

addresses. In this light I am in- 

serting the following names and 

last know addresses of people we 

hope to locate. If you have a 

name with an old address - please 

send to me and I will publish plus 

I shall try to locate with the 

ways I know and have used to 

some success. Individuals we 

need to locate are: 

Donald B. Emery - last address 

419 South 18th Ave., Yakima, 

Washington (1944 address) 

Hayle J. Self - Lot 83, 2925 S W 

28th Place, Gamisville, Florida 

32608. 1975 address but now 

moved. 

Walter C. Christian - 133 6th Ave., 

Montgomery, West Virginia 

(1944 address) 

Kenneth P. Burns - 121 South 54th 

St. Philadelphia, PA (1944 ad- 

dress) 

Jess L. Ferrell - Rt. 1, Welling, 

Oklahoma (1944 address) 

Patrick E. Flaherty - 1078 East 

5th Street, St. Paul, Minn. (1944 

address) 

I will follow the suggested ways 

of Ken Bradstreet in attempting 

to locate these people. If you 

live somewhere in their area will 

you please try to find some trace 

of them? If you have names and 

former addresses of 494th people 

please send to me and we shall 

all try to locate them. 

Have been furnished the names 

of about 25 buddies of 494th who 

are unable to or it would stretch 

their budget to pay their dues. 

Boosters are the way to go and if 

you are so inclined - send along 

$5.00 and a less fortunate buddy 

will be a member - will receive 

the Hellcat News and thank you 

ever so much. 

Since 1973 I have been trying to 

find people from 494th and with 

special emphasis on former C-494 

members. Have written many let- 

JOE MIELNIK 

38432 WARWICKSHIRE DR. 

STERLING HTS., Ml 48077 

BOOSTERS 

Jeff Croney - C 

Bob Schwartz - C 

Bob Link - Sv 

George Michaels - Hq 

Bob Saehloff (reunion) - Sv 

Clint Seitz - B 

Jim Phillips - B 

John Vincent - B 

Louis Lapinski - B 

John Brown - Hq 

Alvin Dean, Jr. - Hq 

Darwin Edwards - Hq 

ters, post cards in an effort to 

locate Robert A. Campbell whose 

1944 address was Grand Rapids, 

Michigan. Today I get a bunch of 

dues paying people from George 

Moss and here is Robert A. Camp- 

bell at 167 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak 

Park, 111 60302. He has been car- 

ried as being in Hqs-494. Until 

just a few minutes ago, I had his 

name on the list of those to be 

located. Hi, Robert - will send 

you a current C-494 roster via 

separate mail. Are there any 

others whose Hellcat news is sent 

to them with a different Battery 

than the one they belong? 

Another letter from Ruth Plum- 

mer. She and Ray are now back 

home and mending slowly. 

A note from Junior Woods A- 

494 along with his membership 

dues. He was sorry to miss the 

reunion but had new responsibilit- 

ies after being promoted to Fore- 

man. 

Bill McHugh, B-494, wrote to 

ask if the Milwaukee Brewers 

Second Baseman Floyd Yount is 

related to the former Hellcat 

Baseball team catcher Eddie 

Yount. Anyone know? 

Annual dues received from Neb- 

raska 30th District State Senator 

Fred W. Carstens, Hqs 494. Good 

to hear from you Sir. 

Lots of people paid their dues 

these past two months. Those of 

you who have neglected to do 

please send your $5.00 along to 

me or to George Moss our Exe- 

cutive Secretary. Each one sent 

in on time reduces his work and 

mine on follow up on the delinqu- 

ents. Send dues and news fellows. 

I hope to hear from many of 

you before I have to write another 

column. Think Seattle. 

(What misery Jim, please next 

copy double space - printer.) 

Lyle Hoosman • C 

Roy Kline - Sv 

Clovis McDonald • Sv 

David Sloop - A 

Phil Mauger - B 

Leo Maraj - Sv 

Guess I'll start this article, 

same as I did years ago after a 

reunion by thanking Bob Saehloff 

(Sv) for his wonderful resume of 

the Louisville reunion. It certain- 

ly was a classic. 

Come on you son of a gun 

The 495th is on the run 

By Jumpin Jimini .... 

We're out to win the BIMI. 

Or we certainly are going to do 

our damndest tryin'. 

Thanks are in order to Laverl 

Kennedy (152nd Signal) for bring- 

ing in a buddy of ours into the 

association. We welcome Art B. 

Wickham (B) and do hope you 

enjoy the HCN for many years to 

come . . . and how about Harry 

Woodward (Sv),.for the job he did 

to get Clovis and Margaret Mc- 

Donald to the Gait House all the 

way from Texas. A note of thanks 

came from Clovis and Margaret 

(Sv) for the wonderful accomod- 

ations and arrangements, for all 

the hard work to the fellas re- 

sponsible for this great reunion. 

No need to tell us how much you 

guys did enjoy it, it was written 

all over your faces. Margaret 

was overheard saying, "I've 

never seen people enjoying them- 

selves so much." It was their first 

reunion and do hope it won't be 

there last. 

As much as Phil Mauger (B), 

would like to have attended the 

reunion, he just couldn't. Seems 

as if it falls during the busiest 

time of the year for him. Phil 

still announces the races (harn- 

ess) in Ohio . . . sorry to hear 

about Charlene fracturing her hip 

but glad to hear she is mending 

well and recuperating at home . . 

Anyone around that can help Phil 

locate John Deluga (B). Also 

sends his best regards to (Dave 

Andrews (B) R. R. 1, Haw River, 

NC 27258 - Ed) 

Hey you guys, that's what you 

have the Roster Directory for. 

Look into it once in a while and 

drop your buddies a line or two. 

Also if any one gets under the 

weather, let us know, a few cards 

or letters from friends can help 

speed up a recovery. 

A nice note from Dr. John A. 

Brown, (Hq-Med). Hi to all the 

fellows who needed medical help 

in '44 & '45 . . . Charlie Brock who 

drove with the unit, stopped by to 

say "hello" ... the same goes 

to all my buddies in the 495th. 

If Brock was in the 495th, hope 

the good Dr. sends his address. 

If he was attached to another

Service Battery of the 495th reunion men were (back row) 

Tom Hefferman, Gus Walter, Clovis McDonald, Ray Danklefsen, 

(Front row) Frank Degenero and Harry Woodward. Joe Couser 

was missing for the picture. Tom and Clovis were first timers. 

unit, still send his address. We 

can use more members . . . 

From Lyle Hoosline (C), some- 

thing came up the last moment to 

cancel our tour reunion plans but 

am planning on making one of 

the Midwest Conferences. Hope 

to see you in Chicago in April, 

Lyle. Believe that Hank Dojutrek 

(C), is on the planning commit- 

tee. So you have to know that it 

will be a success. 

Good ole Millie DeGenero kept 

her word at the reunion to drop 

a few lines periodically. Arrived 

home safe and sound, enjoyed the 

reunion immensely but as usual, 

too short. At the present, we're 

not planning on the Seattle reun- 

ion. Frank and I (Sc) are plann- 

ing on the Chicago get together 

come April. Thanks for the snap 

Millie, hope George Moss can find 

a spot for those handsome guys 

from Sv. Battery. 

I contacted just about all the 

members from last year and just 

a short reminder. Let's do every- 

thing possible to locate as many 

of our buddies as we possibly 

can. This whole year will be de- 

dicated to this endeavor. Also 

would like to thank all you guys 

for your booster donations. A 

check is also in the mail for 41 

bucks, a booster donation from 

all of those attending the reunion. 

It was money left over from the 

slush fund or Booze Fund, which- 

ever. 

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to 

Frank and Millie DeGenero on 

their 32nd wedding anniversay, 

Sept. 20. It might take us till 

April, but we'll drink to that . . . 

The last two reunions were 

really held together by two coup- 

les who are really tops, Fred and 

Olga Stillman (C) and Hank and 

Joan Dojutrek (C). They had at- 

tached rooms and you guessed it, 

we used them as our meeting 

room and after hour party-ing 

and for our bull-sessions. Believe 

me all 55 of us or most of us fit 

in there. Brother what a sight but 

you've never seen more laughter 

than that anywhere else. Thanks 

from all of us. We'll take the 

heat off of you guys next year in 

Seattle. 

We think it's great to have you 

guys send in your dues, and they 

seem to be coming in pretty good. 

Hey: it certainly doesn't hurt to 

drop a few lines to go along with 

the dues. Seeing the guys are so 

hard to get to write, let's see if 

we can wiggle some news out of 

the girls. How about it??? Helen 

Kline (Sv), Mary Harden (C), 

Elaine Fowler (B), Mary Ed- 

wards (Hq), Lucille Durliat (Sv), 

Isabel Durbin (Sv), Velma Beat- 

tie (B), Ellen Draheim (C), Ruth 

Dean (Hq), Bernice Ross (Sv), 

Dorie Ostraat (A), Kathryn Casey 

(Hq), Judy Bible (Hq). Send in a 

few lines and let us know what 

the ole boys are doing. Will be 

keeping my fingers crossed. 

Dave Sloop is always reliable 

and always good for some news. 

Been feeling pretty good since his 

operation seven years ago, due to 

a tube and having to breathe 

through his neck, makes it im- 

possible to attend a reunion due 

to all the smoke. Taking care of 

the garden and doing odd jobs 

as I know what I can do and can't 

. . . Sure miss all my buddies 

from the 495th and sure thought 

Sgt. Fred Erichsen looked good in 

the HCN. Dave next time you see 

Bill Altizer (A) get him to send 

Oct. 1979 H ELLCAT NEWS 

ú'kititiciririririrkitit'kicirk'í 

in his dues. 

Everyone was looking forward 

to seeing Bob Link (Sv) at the 

reunion, but it just happened that 

his son, a radio announcer, was 

moving to Minot, N.D. at the 

same time. We knew there had 

to be a good reason. 

Thanks to Roy and Rayóla 

Danklefsen for a good account of 

the Louisville reunion. Really en- 

joyed the reunion. Had not seen 

Clovis McDonald, Joe Couser, 

Tom Heffenan and John Davis 

for over 34 years, and always 

great to see Harry Woodwards, 

Gus Walters, Frank DeGeneros 

and Bob Saehloff. Heard from 

Clovis and John Davis and they 

were thrilled with the reunion. 

John Davis hasn't changed, be- 

lieve me that guy is a barrell of 

laughs. 

Guess we'll sign off for now. 

All you guys take care and keep 

in touch. Till next month, I re- 

main your good friend and buddy. 

714th 

TANK 

BATTALION 

MERRILL J. IREY 

541 BRADLEY ST., P.O. BOX 754 

WATERTOWN, NY 13601 

BOOSTERS 

Bob Head - Hq 

George Rechner - Hq 

John Bramlett - Hq 

Earl Davis - Hq 

Keith Rother - D 

Marvin Weissman - D 

Bill Boes - A 

Vern Keller - Hq 

George Branson (re) • A 

Bob Hunt (reunion) - B 

Billy Lucas (reunion) - B 

George Moss (reunion) - A 

Ralph Phillips (reunion) - Hq 

Adam Skretkowicz (re) - A 

Earl Hill ■ A 

Charles McLaughlin - A 

Bob Adams - Med 

Maurice Seller - D 

Bob Head - Hq 

John Dunn - Hq 

Dan Kern - C 

Ernie Apps • B 

Charles Brettell - Sv 

Francis Datti - A 

John Fidorek • D 

Dave Golden - C 

Fred Hagen - A 

Merrill Irey - A 

Bill Koenig • B 

Bill O'Neall • Hq 

Art Weinzierl - D 

John Ferrera - D 

Barney LaDue - B 

Ira Schobel - B 

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Charles Fricker - B 

Joe Mrozowski • A 

Ben Bass - Hq 

Art Arnold • B 

Don Walker - Med 

George Beagle - A 

Ed Cagliero - C 

Albert Maylath - A 

Othal Parson - Hq 

Joe Navarrette - D 

Bob Head - Hq 

First off I will take up the 

matter of dues for they are now 

past due and if it has slipped your 

mind then sit down now and per- 

form that task of sending in your 

dues. No dues, no news and that 

means no Hellcat News will be 

on its way to you. Get with it to- 

day for next month is too late. 

All of the following have paid 

their dues some with a little news 

and some wrote letters, a special 

thanks to those who wrote letters 

or even notes. How can your 

Buddies know what is happening 

if you don't let them have a few 

moments of your time to say at 

least all is well. 

Benjamin Bass, Hq, hello and 

greetings from Chicago. Your 

Hellcat News is very interesting 

and I enjoy it. Keep up the good 

work - good luck. 

From the Medics, Robert Ad- 

ams, I can't begin to tell you how 

much my wife Billie and my sis- 

ter June Broaddus and I enjoyed 

the 33rd Hellcat Reunion in Louis- 

ville. 

Having been out of touch with 

the 12th AD for over thirty years 

I really didn't expect much of a 

reception or much of an opport- 

unity to participate, but the warm 

cordiality displayed by all the 

714th Members in particular and 

the entire Division in general was 

a pure delight to experience and 

we felt right at home from the 

moment we registered to the hour 

we reluctantly departed. I'm most 

grateful to Bob Head for having 

resurrected me last September 

and for his and Betty's hospitality 

in Louisville. My thanks go also 

to you and June and to all the 

714th Members who made our 

stay so memorable, and I hope 

to see all of you again at future 

gatherings. 

A note from Ardith and Don 

Walker, Medics, sorry about not 

sending last years dues but we 

both miss the Hellcat News and 

do enjoy it and don't want to miss 

an issue. 

A Co's, Walter Baedke's wife 

Ethel writes - We are fine here 

and missed the Reunion but may- 

be will be able to get to the Fall 

get-together. We are having some 

cold weather and have had so


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much rain. Know the farmers 

need some hot dry weather, but 

we have lots to be thankful for, 

everything looks great. June 16th 

our son Bruce got married, beli- 

eve he's old enough at 32. Donna 

is the only one left and takes her 

practice teaching and then her 

last semester of school. 

George Beagle, A Co., just a 

line with my dues to say hello. 

Trust this finds all well and in 

good spirits. We have been pretty 

good healthwise. I had to take my 

vacation in August so couldn't 

make the Reunion, maybe next 

year if it is in reach. We did go 

to Maine. Not much news here 

so will make this a big 10-4. 

Also from A, Arnold Muenzen- 

burger, Rita and I are fine and 

hope all are the same. 

Then from Frank Welliver, A, 

Sorry to have missed Louisville 

but our son Peter returned with 

his wife from Germany after five 

year tour, he is a Captain in 

Military Int. We are expecting a 

new grandchild anytime now and 

will make a trip to Ft. Hauchuha, 

Arizona to see it sometime this 

month. Hope to see all of you 

in Seattle next year. 

George Wenrick another A Co. 

member, thanks a lot for your ef- 

forts to keep the A Co. gathering 

going and this sure means a lot 

to have the gang together. It 

seems a little more intimate. Hop- 

ing the weather has rained itself 

out by convening time. We enjoy- 

ed Fort Knox especially the in- 

spection of the Recovery Vehicle. 

See you in October. 

I am now retired from Grum- 

man Aerospace Corp, writes Ernie 

Apps of Co. B, am enjoying re- 

tirement very much. Sorry could- 

n't make the Reunion but hope 

for the next one. 

Received our August issue of 

the Hellcat News and was sorry 

to read about Bill Goad. Glad to 

hear Harry Kettler is still around 

and kicking. Betty Beckadic's 

Christmas Card came back as 

did ours, marked address un- 

known. So says Charles Fricker 

of B Co. I am semi-retired and 

have a small business in the 

backyard and Cass is still work- 

ing in the bank as she has for 13 

years and hope she continues for 

a few more years so I can stay 

semi-retired. We were blessed 

with a beautiful grand-daughter 

18 months ago but has a heart 

problem and is due for open 

heart surgery as soon as she gets 

old enough. Sorry we missed so 

many Reunions but Cass' vaca- 

tions never coincide with the 

dates. 

William F. Koenig, B Co., The 

whole family enjoys the Hellcat 

News and the Get-Togethers when 

we can make them, sorry we 

missed so many. Bill still works 

at the lumber yard but enjoys 

not being the boss. 

The family is rapidly growing 

up and away, the two oldest boys 

are teachers, Mary, our only 

daughter will be a Sophomore in 

college and the two boys at home 

are a Junior and Freshman. All 

of the activities keep Mom and 

Pop "on the move". We are also 

looking forward to our second 

year with a Foriegn Exchange 

Student in our home. Last year 

he was Guadalajara, Mexico and 

really enjoyed a wonderful year. 

The boy this year comes from 

Monterey, it is really a wonderful 

experience. It has been a good 

year here despite the long dry 

spell hay and oat crops did well 

and the corn looks promising. 

Our best to all. 

B Co's, Ira Schobel just a little 

note that my youngest son is just 

21 and this makes me feel old. 

The older son is an actuary with 

the Social Security in Baltimore 

which we visited last month. I 

would like to express my thanks 

and admiration for the efforts 

made by the officers of the Assn. 

Everything seems so well organ- 

ized and the Hellcat News has 

never looked more professional. 

Good work. 

Edward Cagliero, C Co., your 

always mad about no news so 

thought I'd help out a little. Took 

a trip to Europe last May for 24 

days Via Globus Gateway Tours. 

Visited nine countries England, 

Holland, Germany, Austria, Yugo- 

slavia, Italy, France, Monaco 

and Switzerland. Had a very en- 

joyable trip, one of the highlights 

was going through Rudesheim, 

Germany where I was stationed 

in 1945. It sure changed in the 

last 34 years. Wish I could have 

spent more time there we only 

stopped for lunch. I was glad to 

see it again. 

One of my daughters got mar- 

ried last February and is doing 

well. That is all the news I have 

for now and hope all my Buddies 

are in as good as health as I am 

at present. 

I really need news and am look- 

ing for more of it but then there 

is only so much space allowed 

to each Rep and I am near the 

end of my three columns for this 

month so will put in the rest 

next month. 

So far we have been lucky in 

the North with no frost maybe 

it will hold off till October but 

Ken Bradsteet and his vv AAr. Hellcat 1979" award plaque 

at his banquet table in Louisville. Lila Moore A-494 looks on as 

Ken and wife admire it. 

ROLL CALL 

KEN BRADSTREET 

1st VICE PRESIDENT 

It does not seem too far in the 

past that I remember the shadow 

of a man walking past my bunk, 

blowing a whistle in the early 

hours of dawn. When he retracted 

his steps shouting "Ten minutes 

to roll call!" This meant pulling 

on your clothes, put on your 

boots and run outside to line up 

facing the very noisy individual. 

He was usually in a very sullen 

mood due to his untimely rising. 

This was not of his own choosing, 

but rather a case of stripe versus 

bar. After a series of rasping 

commands, his will prevailed up- 

on us all even though the stupor 

of slumber still hung on. Still in 

the rasping voice he called the 

name of each man, expecting in 

return a reply of affirmation 

from all. This man many times 

went beyond the call of duty, even 

reading the roll with a flashlight 

in the dimness of the dawn to 

make sure that each of his char- 

ges were within his domain and 

susceptible to his care. After 

making sure that all were there, 

he turned his back to them and 

shouted into the dusky dim half 

light to a shadow which faintly 

resembled a man, "All present or 

accounted for, Sir." We never, 

never, knew who that shadow was 

but we knew that he was inter- 

this is unlikely. 

Keep the thought that it won't 

be long till the next Reunions 

and Meetings. Seattle 4th of July 

weekend and the Eastern, Mid- 

west, Far West and the South- 

east, dates will be forth coming 

so watch for them and remember 

"It Is Great to be a Hellcat". 

ested in our well being, or why 

would he send the man to get 

us out and count us at that time 

of day, under those conditions? 

I guess he felt a comradeship 

with us and due to a complex 

of some sort did not want to take 

the chance of losing the feeling 

by appearing in bright daylight. 

This bit of thought stirs more 

memories and questions. Where 

are some of those buddies who 

stood with us at roll call? Can 

the man with the whistle still say 

"All present and accounted for." 

It is now our time to read the 

roster and report "Twenty men 

missing and not accounted for". 

Our lost buddies are as valuable 

to us as we were to the man with 

the whistle. When he had a man 

missing, he pulled out all the 

stops and searched until the miss- 

ing was found. It was his duty 

and it is our duty to find or 

account for all of our lost buddies. 

You ask yourself how this can 

be accomplished. The answer is 

very easy! By hard work and 

never giving up! First go through 

old letters and see if you might 

have an address that you had for- 

gotten. Look for old rosters, there 

are some still around. When the 

lost buddy rosters come out in 

the Hellcat News, look for those 

in your area by using the City 

Directory, or the Phone Book. If 

you find him, call him, he will be 

happy to hear from you. Then get 

his name to George Moss so that 

he can again get back in touch 

with his buddies. 

If you have an old roster with 

old addresses, do not feel that 

they will not help for they will 

do the job. For the first try or 

for subsequent trys use post- 

cards. Believe it or not - they

are read by many people - the 

mail man - friends - residents at 

the address and in most cases are 

passed on to acquaintances of the 

buddy you are trying to find! In 

starting your search pick the 

areas of small population first, 

the buddy from the small town 

usually went back home and 

stayed within a hundred miles of 

there. Also the town clerks and 

postal people know who he is 

and know his relatives. After the 

small towns go to populations of 

50,000, then 70,000, then the go- 

ing gets rough. In the larger 

cities you must use people who 

live in the area, the postmaster 

(for a small fee), the Chamber of 

Commerce, the City Clerk or re- 

corder. In all cases be sure to 

clarify the fact that you are look- 

ing for a buddy that you have lost 

contact with since WWII. You will 

be surprised how many people 

want to become part of the search 

and how many pleasant letters 

they will write to you. (another 

reward of the search). Be sure 

to include any old address on the 

card and if possible when he lived 

there. An example is as follows; 

Dear Sirs, 

I am writing to ask your help 

in locating a buddy of mine who 

served with me in the 12th Arm- 

ored Division in WWII. His name 

is John Doe and he lived at 915 

So. Oak St. in your city in 1947. 

I would appreciate any help or 

information you can give me. I 

have important information and 

news for him. 

Thank you, 

X. X. Smith 

222 Podunk Rd. 

Anycity, U.S.A. 

Even if they do not remember 

you, curiosity takes over and 

nine times out of ten you will 

get an answer. It is the first step 

in becoming a Hellcat and enjoy- 

ing it for the rest of their lives. 

The rest is up to you and the 

ai^ociation, making him welcome 

and helping him get back into the 

comradeship we all enjoy by writ- 

ing to him and making him know 

that we are all glad to have him 

home again. 

Other sources of help in the 

search are members of the As- 

sociation living in the area he 

came from, the Army Archives 

Record Section, The Locator 

Army Times. 

I am sure that any Hellcat will 

help locate a buddy (if not, most 

generally he will assign his Hell- 

kitten to the job and take it from 

me, those ladies get the man). 

The Army Times is a weekly 

newspaper that has a circulation 

of 150,00 ex-service men. The ads 

in the paper are free of charge. 

The address is 725 School SW, 

Washington, D.C. 20024. In using 

this source of help be sure to 

send your buddies name, rank if 

known, unit and division, his last 

known address plus your own 

name and address. 

Since the Privacy Act of 1974 

prohibits it, the Personnel Center 

in St. Louis, Missouri cannot re- 

lease individual addresses. The 

Center has developed a procedure 

that should solve the problem for 

those who are anxious to locate 

a former service friend. 

First, prepare and place your 

correspondence in a Stamped 

envelope bearing the intended re- 

cipient's name, plus your own 

name and address. 

Then write a request that your 

former service friend's address 

be place on the Stamped envelope 

and forwarded to him. 

Finally, place both your request 

and the stamped envelope bear- 

ing your letter into a common 

envelope and address it to; Com- 

mander U.S. Army Reserve Com- 

ponents and Administration Cent- 

er, Attn: AGUS - PSD, 9700 Page 

Boulevard St. Louis, Missouri 

63132. 

This will take some time and 

you must be patient for you will 

be counting on the Center having 

the address, and if they have and 

send the letter, that the buddy 

remembers and is a writer. It 

does get results but takes time. 

Time is an important factor in 

searching for a buddy. Number 

one; time is needed for the search 

Two; time has gone by for almost 

35 years. Three; in another 35 

years we will all be crowding the 

century mark in our lives. Four; 

anytime we spend now in locating 

our buddies of the 12th Armored 

Division is of great value in that 

he and we will never be alone 

for the remainder of our lives. 

Above all do not give up if the 

letter or card comes back stamp- 

ed "Addressee unknown", try 

again and again, use the above 

sources, all of them. It takes 

time, patience and the ability to 

stick to the job to find our bud- 

dies. It also takes some money 

for stamps and cards and maybe 

a beat up old typewriter, but just 

ask yourself "How much is a bud- 

dy worth?" and you will find 

that the few dollars that are spent 

are nothing compared to the re- 

wards that come in knowing that 

you have found another Hellcat. 

It is a good feeling when you find 

him after searching for him and 

you finally get that first letter 

saying "Hi Buddy, How did you 

find me. It sure is good to hear 

from a Hellcat after all these 

years!" It is a great reward be- 

cause you know that unless you 

Oct. 1979 H E L L C A 

had done the research and the 

hunting, he would have still been 

wondering what had happend to 

his buddies. It is much more re- 

warding when you see that Hell- 

cat at a Reunion meeting all his 

buddies again, then you know that 

every minute and every penny 

you put into the search was worth 

it. Another side reward is meet- 

ing the wonderful Hellkittens that 

the Hellcats bring to the Reunion 

with them (or is it the other 

way?), it definitely points out the 

fact that Hellcats were not only 

winners on the battlefield but also 

on the homefront, (Hellkittens are 

also the best letter writers in the 

world). 

In searching for our lost bud-, 

dies there are also moments of 

saddness, such as when you re- 

ceive an answer to your letter or 

card and find that you were too 

late in your efforts, that your 

buddy had passed on to his etern- 

al rest just a short time before 

you could locate him. This should 

be an added incentative for all of 

us to locate those lost buddies 

before it is too late. Like it or 

not we do not know when that 

day will come for any of us and 

if we can find a buddy before, 

it will make all our days happy 

ones. Keep this thought in mind, 

for the price of a pack of smokes 

- you could find a buddy, for the 

price of a gallon of gas - maybe 

two buddies, how many phone 

calls in a six pack?, think about 

it! How do these pleasures add 

up to the pleasure of locating and 

meeting a buddy again? 

Do not sit back and let some- 

one else do the hunting and have 

all the fun, get into the game and 

enjoy it like they do, try it - you 

will like it!!!! 

17th 

Armored 

Infantry 

Battalion 

JOHN SPEEDY 

651205th AVE. S. 

MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55423 

Phone 1-612-869-0561 

BOOSTERS 

Joe Heathington - B 

Dick Clohecy - Hq 

Vern Sylvester - A 

Ernie Holt - C 

Vernie Brown • C 

James Semprini - A 

Hubert Mashburn - Hq 

Ernie Wallander - A 

Fred Bixby (reunion) - A 

Sal Ignatti (reunion) - B 

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Ed Logue (reunion) - A 

Dom Cianci - A 

Earl Fisher - C 

Joe Darby • A 

Mrs. Georgia Eden - C 

Bob Beeman - B 

Clay Campbell - A 

Joe Hayes - B 

Charlie Mastro - A 

Tom Smith - A 

Hal Yarborough • A 

Ray L'Heureux - B 

Bernard Berger - B 

C. E. Johncox, Jr. • Hq 

Wilbert Kuehn - B 

Pat Padgett - A 

Guilford Wiley - C 

James Childs • A 

Earl Towne - B 

G. Davis Edwards • A 

Clifton Hicks • A 

Jesse Rhine • A 

By Report from George Moss, 

many have sent in their dues, too 

many to be listed, and I don't 

believe naming is expected. Any- 

one who served with the 12th 

Armored Division is a Hellcat, 

but being a member of the 12th 

AD Association makes one an 

Active Hellcat. Please excuse re- 

petition - It's great to be a Hell- 

cat. 

A heary welcome to new or re- 

juvenated members: 

Stanley Kosinski, C Co. 

2522 Dearborn St. 

Lake Station, Ind. 46405 

Herman Ernspiker, C Co. 

4611 Hopewell Rd. 

Louisville, KY 40299 

James Carpino, A Co. 

132 Washington Ave. 

Kingston, NY 12401 

John "Jack" Bernhard, B & Hq 

2099 Vernon Drive 

Elgin, IL 60120 

At Louisville, Warren Maue ag- 

ain requested a replacement as 

the 17th AIB Unit Rep as he had 

in a recent issue. Of late, because 

of his injury, he has had to type 

with his left hand. I have trouble 

to hunt and poke with my right. 

Gene Blackford, Fred Bixby, and 

others asked me to assume the 

task. We learned years ago, don't 

volunteer for anything as it might 

be latrine duty. Being retired and 

with a poor back I do a lot of 

sitting, so I shall try to make 

myself useful. I will zero in and 

try to give it my best shot; help, 

from all of you will be construct- 

ive and appreciated. 

May we take this opportunity 

in behalf of all Hellcats, and 

especially we of the 17th AIB 

thank Warren Maue for all that 

he has done for all of us. The 

devotion put forth by Warren and 

others has made our association 

outstanding. Some similar groups

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are crumbling while the Hellcats 

keep getting bigger and better in 

spite of our aging, the result of 

work and loyalty of devoted peo- 

ple. With the help of his charm- 

ing wife Edna, the Maues have 

kept the 12th AD Association in 

the foremost position. 

Warren and Edna, we appreci- 

ate your accomplishments; you 

both deserve a clap of hands, a 

pat on the back, one hundred and 

nineteen cheers and a ten gun 

salute; your efforts have given 

we old GIs many rewards. 

Salutations from all of us; we 

thank you' 

BEACHEAD NEWS dated July 

14, 1945 — The original was aging 

and had become decrepit like me 

so I had it reproduced, and it is 

still very legible. The copy is a 

brief four page history of the 

12th AD. If you would like a copy, 

send me your name and address. 

NEWS & VIEWS 

Bernie Berger (B) We took our 

vacation early this year visiting 

Mexico, which we found very in- 

teresting. We also celebrated our 

31st wedding anniversary on Aug. 

15th. Fondest regards to all bud- 

dies and friends of the 17th. 

Stanley Kelley (A) Vacation 

Oct. 1979 

~k A it it wyrwwictritlrltitir'ttltit 

tracking down Joseph Mansueti, 

for his old buddie Irv Fuhrer as 

requested by Bob Gesin. An Ex- 

cellent example of communica- 

tion and fellowship. 

Owen Yarborough (A) After 

sending him a copy of the Beach- 

head News I was pleased when I 

picked up the phone and the man 

said "This is Owen Yarborough" 

Immediatly I hope that he was in 

Minneapolis so that we could 

meet. His quote "you dummy, do- 

n't you know that we have tele- 

phones in Texas." Apparently the 

big state is progressing. Kidding 

aside, Owen said that he is well, 

still has his store and is very 

ably assisted by his son. He re- 

quested that each unit rep list his 

phone number along with his ad- 

dress. After all the years, Owen 

it was great to hear from you, 

please take time off, sit down and 

write a few lines about you and 

your family. 

Homer Hensel (C) A letter from 

Homer was surely welcomed. Ho- 

mer was the Pit. Sgt. of the Anti 

Tank Pit. and a man who always 

fulfilled every task to which he 

was assigned. On numerous oc- 

casions he took patrols out for 

reconnaissance and brought back 

accurate information. He recent- 

time with our grand children coming 

home to see us at the time * ly, has been in the hospital with 

of the reunion. To all members leg surgery and he is now looking 

of the 12th AD, I want to say forward to travel and seeing the 

Hello and a special Hello to all country. Homer would like to remembers 

of A Co. of the 17th AIB. gain contact with his old army 

Robert Cooper (Hq) Took a sup- friends. C'mon you guys from C 

er neat trip thru the deep south Co. and others, drop him a line. 

last fall going thru 21 states, and Homer S. Hensel 

then returned to, as wife Evelyn 41648 Gayhaven 

wrote, the best place in the Mt. Clemens, MI 48045 

world, South Dakota. In July the 

Coopers took a plane to San Francisco 

to visit their son and family 

to include two grand daughters, 

ages 6 and 8V2. Enroute they had 

a visit with their daughter and 

family with two grand sons - 3 

and 9 years old. Evelyn wrote: 

"Boredom is no problem, we are 

thinking just a little of retirement". 

Their activities include 

community and church work plus 

jogging and bike riding while 

both work 40 hours a week. 

Robert Beeman (B) In good 

Health and still working at the 

same place with Forty (40) years 

of senority. Can you believe that 

gasoline prices are not concerned, 

his work is only walking distance 

from his home. Planning a trip 

to see and visit his son and family 

at Houston, Texas. 

Ernest Wallander (A) Business 

John Simpson (Hq) Our jolly 

S 1. He says quote "I am a retired 

SOB don't do nothing but Goof 

Off" John and wife have a daughter 

and a son and one grandson. 

John sent me a couple of Alabama, 

George Wallace dollars and 

wrote that they were good for a 

few Budweisers; my favorite bartender 

told me "shove them 

but I will give you a glass of 

water". John put in 35 years with 

the Alabama National Guard and 

retired with LTC grade, Please, 

do not think of his participation 

as being in the Confederacy; the 

NG is a division of the US Army. 

But he keeps on singing and 

whistling "Dixie". He should be 

complemented for his voluntary 

service as a Rep for the VFW at 

the VA Hospital in Montgomery, 

Ala. 

Art Ernst (C) Retired from the 

and other activities prevented his Hormel Co. two years ago. Keepattendance 

at Louisville. He sent 

a big booster and his regards. 

Robert Crookham (Hq) He is 

ing active he has set up a rock 

shop in the basement of his home; 

titled "Art's Rock Cellar". Be- 

sides other itemt, he also makes 

jewelry with agates. Art would 

like to correspond with old fri- 

ends, and especially Rock 

Hounds. 

Why Don't We Locate and Con- 

tact Old Friends ? ? ? ? ? 

Let us start a seek and search 

campaign for our old Buddies. 

Please, everyone must participate 

and get into the act, search like 

a missing persons bureau; send 

in names of those of whom we 

have lost contact. Some old Hell- 

cats aren't even aware of the 

great 12th AD Assn. A telephone 

directory is very useful and city 

directories are even better. 

Let's Start Now - Join in the 

Fun - It will be Interesting. 

Walt Hunt Hq Mortar Platoon 

leader and a most active part of 

the 59 mile, record setting dash 

down the autobahn, the date May 

2, 1945. My rusty memory tells 

me that he was from the Boston 

area. I could be wrong on loca- 

tion, but let's try to find him. 

Dr. Catroneo, our battalion doc- 

tor, all of us would like to have 

him as our family doctor today. 

A wonderful devoted person who 

always went far beyond his call 

of duty. His performances were 

outstanding. Where is he now? I 

believe that he was from the New 

York area; use the yellow pages 

and track him down. 

Two predominate individuals 

who are not on the membership 

roster. Let's get with it - look 

them up - and let us know. These 

two fine persons are just a start 

- each of you must have a desire 

to regain contact with old army 

friends - why don't we all pitch 

in and extend our efforts so that 

we can re-establish our old com- 

raderie. 

Send in names and last known 

addresses of our old fellow sold- 

iers - perhaps we can make this 

a Hellcat venture, which obvious- 

ly will give us a broader scope. 

I can't do much, you can't do 

much, but perhaps WE can get 

a lot accomplished. 

May we insert a bit of levity: 

Do You Remember? 

Limey soldier: You Yanks are 

over fed, over dressed, over paid, 

and even over sexed; but last but 

not least Over Here' 

G I Joe: That's right, but remem- 

ber, you English are under fed, 

under dressed, under paid, under 

sexed, and last but not least under 

EISENHOWER' 

Happy Retirement 

Watch TV, Nap a Lot 

Lead a Life That's Lazy 

Hang around the House all day 

and Drive the Poor Wife Crazy 

FORREST SMITH 

16929 LECLAIRE AVE. 

OAK FOREST, IL 60452 

BOOSTERS 

Adrian Elvod - C 

Bill Newman (reunion) - B 

Owsley Costlow (reunion) - A 

Oscar Lea (reunion) - Sv 

Ray Plouhar (reunion) - B 

Forrest Smith (reunion) - Hq 

Bill Rix - Hq 

Irv Letson - Sv 

Glenn Sherman - B 

Leo More - B 

Don Knuppel - B 

Bob Seymour - A 

Raleigh West - D 

Cliff Bourie - D 

John Maulden - B 

Wayne Alderman, Sr. - Sv 

Ray Webb - D 

Wilton Svensk - B 

Warren Watson - B 

Lou Koci - Sv 

Jean and I just got back from 

B' Co's reunion in South Bend, 

Indiana. Had a wonderful time. 

John Simpson and wife Alice did 

a fantastic job of getting it to- 

gether. The only incident to mar 

the otherwise fun week-end, some 

thugs broke into some cars 

(smashed Windows), stole a CB 

out of Ray Plouhars car. We had 

a more than Adequate bar and 

lots of snacks. Sat. nite dinner 

was good with lot of food. After 

dinner in the hospitality room 

entertainment by Jerry and Carol 

Wees (piano and accordion). Tour 

of Notre Dame Campus Sat. after- 

noon was enjoyed by all. My wife 

enjoyed the company and the 

shopping. The door prizes, all 

ceramic, were all donated by Bill 

and Wanda Elliot. All made by 

Wanda. 

Several Communications sent to 

Moss forwarded to me from Cliff 

Bourie - Sorry I did not make the 

reunion this time. Had a family 

reunion to attend. I tried to 

change that so I could go to the 

12th reunion, but I almost started 

a war. I will be there next year. 

Wilson Dent - S-Sargent Wilson 

Dent has been with Cleapak Paper 

Products ever since he got out of 

the 12th. He has a wife, one 

daughter, Pamealla Webb. Two 

grandchildren, Aundrea 11 years. 

John Eric 8 years old. The apple 

of his eye. He will retire next 

year. Worked for the paper mill 

for 34 years. 

Bill Rix - Sorry I missed the 

reunion and am sure everyone

SEATTLE 80 

Fellow Hellcat and Hellkittens 

this is one of possibly eight re- 

ports on what I will call SEAT- 

TLE 80 for our Reunion in Seat- 

tle next year in 1980. I want to 

bring you as much as possible 

about the Seattle area and what 

you can see and do, so with the 

help of Inez, we will have you all 

prepared. 

Many of you who were in Louis- 

ville saw a lot of the photos I will 

have with each report, which Inez 

did a good job getting together so 

you could see some views. We will 

be taking a few more as we do 

want you to be well informed. 

The two photos this time (1) 

Space Needle - which is beautiful 

to see and go up in to get a good 

view of Seattle. The fee is nomin- 

al. (2) The Musical Fountain - It 

play different tunes and the water 

is regulated for each note, the 

water goes higher and lower out 

of different pipes. In the back 

ground is the small Sky Ride 

which is part of the amusement 

park, that has all types of rides 

and of course you can try your 

luck at winning one of those giant 

Pandas, etc., as well as visiting 

the Food Circus which has all 

types of meals from Chinese, to 

Italian, to German food and many 

more and of course they have my 

favorite the Belgian Waffle very 

thick and big, which has Straw- 

berries and Whipped Cream on 

top and very delicious. Enough of 

that. 

Getting to the Space Needle 

and the Food Circus is done very 

easily from the Washington Plaza 

Hotel where we will be Head- 

quartered. All you have to do is 

walk a little distance to the Mono- 

rail and the fee at this time is 25^ 

and for Senior Citizens it is 10i>. 

This like the Space Needle was a 

left over from the Worlds Fair 

and I am happy it was as it is 

sure an added attraction. People 

who live close to the Seattle Cent- 

er which is the area the Space 

Needle is in take the Monorail to 

town, rather than the bus, as it 

is better for them and cheaper. 

One other thing I want to bring 

to you in this first article is the 

price of the rooms, in the Wash- 

ington Plaza and these are con- 

firmed rates, not cheap but I 

know we can live with them. You 

will have to have a few less good- 

ies and your wife will have to 

Oct. 1979 HELLCAT NEWS 

had a good tme. Would have liked 

to have seen the Patton Museum. 

Business here would not let me 

leave at that time. Am anxious 

to hear where the next reunion 

will be held and certainly hope 

we can attend that one. 

We plan to spend part of the 

winter in Arizona at Mesa again. 

Name should be in the phone 

book if anyone is out that way. 

Both of our daughters will be liv- 

ing there also. Alice is now 24 

and will be working with Juvenille 

Delinquents at Prehab of Mesa. 

Ellen, 22 is planning on opening 

her own ladies ready to wear in 

Scottsdale on Fifth Ave. If every- 

thing works out for her she will 

open this fall and it will be known 

as Mine 11a, so anyone out that 

way stop by. 

Jim Sideris - My wife Desie 

and I visited Egypt this summer. 

The word for all visitors especial- 

ly Americans, was Welcome. 

Every Egyptian knew the word 

Welcome in English and some of 

the more articulate even express- 

ed satisfaction that America had 

helped bring peace between Egypt 

and Israel. 

That's it for now. Don't forget, 

it takes communication from you 

to keep this column alive. Also, 

the ones who haven't paid their 

dues do so now before you forget. 

Also I would like to have all the 

members phone nos' and area 

code. 

stay out of all the stores where 

the goodies are for the grand- 

children back home. The rates 

will be $45. single and $55. double 

soooooo let us all start stuffing 

the piggy bank for this gala oc- 

casion and I know you can do it, 

by putting a wee bit away each 

week, or by making an extra de- 

posit in the savings account where 

it can gain a bit of interest by 

next June. Remember the dates 

of the Reunion are: JULY 3rd, 

4th & 5th. A bad time, but we 

will all make it I am sure. The 

Cut-Off Date for room reserva- 

tion is JUNE 12th. Kindly mark 

that date down on your calender. 

Jack Miller our Reunion Chair- 

man has twisted a lot of arms for 

us, so let us help him by not hav- 

ing to have him fit you in after 

the deadline O.K.???? 

See you next month in the HCN 

with more good words and photos. 

Any questions be free to drop 

us a line, so we can answer it in 

the next monthly report O.K.?? 

Ken. (The Hat) and Inez 

Warnes - Publicity Chrm 

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43rd 

TANK 

BATTALION 

NORBERT BRUEMMER 

1913 JEROME DRIVE 

GODFREY, ILL. 62035 

BOOSTERS 

Orville Jones - D 

Jerry Andrews - C 

Ray Dimick - Sv 

Jim Corcoran (re) - B 

Archie Town - C 

Al Lang - C 

Ed Riggers - Med 

Bill Eggert • C 

Vic Heffner - C 

Ray Billings - Sv 

John Bobcik - B 

Neil Dambrie - A 

Gennaro Franzese - B 

Sid Murphy - Sv 

Charles Robinson - C 

Newt Wolpert • B 

Larry Denny - A 

H. F. Hutchinson - A 

Charles Williams - Hq 

Dick Yockey - Hq 

Bill Joyce - A 

Glenn White - B 

George Kurtz - D 

Kenny Louch - C 

Tony LaMarra - Hq 

George Clark - A 

As the dues roll in for the fiscal 

year 1979-80, a few of the mem- 

bers are sending along a note, 

which is always welcome, and 

provides other members with 

some information regarding the 

personal events in the lives of 

their buddies. 

Bill Bolin (C): Enclosed please 

find my 1980 dues for member- 

ship in the 12th Arm'd. Div. As- 

sociation. My wife and I had 

planned on attending the reunion, 

but on July 5th the wife had 

surgery, and is slowly recover- 

ing. I am sure all who attended 

had a good old time, and I sin- 

cerely hope that C-43rd was well 

represented. Received a letter 

from Elsie Brassard, advising me 

that John (Jack) passed away 

June 13th of a massive heart at- 

tack in Eugene, Oregon where 

they have made their home for 

many years. I am sure all of C 

Co. will be saddened to hear of 

Jack's death. Funeral services 

were at St. Paul's Catholic Chur- 

ch, Eugene, Ore. Saturday, June 

16, 1979. His ashes were buried 

in the family plot, Merrill, Wise. 

Jack and I were discharged to- 

gether, Jack will be sadly missed. 

(We hope Libby is back on her 

feet again, BillyJ 

Mary Denny, wife of Lawrence


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Denny (A): I am enclosing Law- 

rence's dues and a booster. He 

would prefer you send it to some- 

one in Co. A, 43rd Bn. if you have 

an address of someone. Lawrence 

will have 40 years of service with 

the Baltimore & Ohio RR Co. 

this November. He will be eligible 

for retirement October 1st, but 

has decided to work another year 

until he is 61, for better hospital- 

ization benefits. Lawrence keeps 

busy with our garden, mowing 

grass and doing mechanical and 

body work on our automobiles. 

We were sorry to hear from Ken- 

neth Selters, A-43, the first part 

of December, that his wife Irene 

passed away around Thanksgiving 

time. We had a nice visit with 

them about six years ago in Iowa. 

We both enjoy reading the Hellcat 

News very much. Keep up the 

good work. 

Juanita and Clarence W. Sell 

(A): (written to George Moss, 

Exec, Sec'y. and forwarded on to 

me.) I will not send this to my 

unit representative, due to the 

fact I am late and want to get 

this in. Would really like to have 

come to Louisville, Ky. for the 

reunion this summer, but things 

just would not permit. Have a 

trip planned to Omaha, Nebr. We 

have a daughter out there. Her 

husband is a staff sgt. at the AFB 

in the security there. They also 

have a new son, we have never 

seen. I can now boast of five 

grand children. Two girls and 

three boys. The oldest daughter 

lives here close by, one girl, two 

boys. I do not know if there are 

any Hellcats out in the Omaha 

area (no recsrd of membership 

in Omaha, but do have two in the 

state of Nebraska, Ralph Minnick 

in Riverton, Nebr. 68972, and 

Elmer Morfeld, Osmod, Nebr. 

68765.) I don't have much to re- 

port. Have not heard from anyone 

this summer, and have not been 

on any trips. I have been retired 

now for four years, and enjoy 

every minute of it. Keep quite 

busy with church work and senior 

citizens. Our retirement club from 

the Kellyspring Tire Co. is going 

to Clayton, N.Y. on a tour of the 

1000 islands. The day after we 

leave for Nebraska. We are fly- 

ing. Don't trust this gas business. 

Maybe I can have some news the 

next time. Send our regards to 

everyone. (Regarding the lack of 

news, wish every member would 

send in as much as you have, 

in your letter.) 

Tony Lamarra (Hq) sent dues 

and booster, with a note stating 

"Sorry I'm late in sending my 

dues. No reason for not sending 

it sooner. You know, tomorrow, 

************•••••*- 

and tomorrow never comes, as 

the good old saying goes." (Good 

to have you aboard, Tony.) 

Ray Billings (Sv): (Excerpts 

from his personal letter to Fern 

and me): The doctor was having 

some trouble getting the refrac- 

tion right, so it took a couple of 

weeks. I didn't realize how blind 

I was getting until I was without 

it (my eye). I am glad all of you 

folks had such a nice reunion, and 

certainly wished I had been able 

to be with the gang. Of course, 

doctors' appointments at the VA 

come ahead of everything else. 

My health is good, so I can be 

thankful for that. I was so sorry 

about Clyde's (Behrendt) wife 

passing away. Hope he didn't take 

it too hard. I was glad to have 

met her at your place. I am still 

going to the VA on volunteer 

work each Tuesday and Thurs- 

day. Really enjoy doing this type 

of service. I'm now the VAVS 

Deputy Representative for the 

VFW and do quite a bit of service 

work for them. I'm not able to do 

anything physical, so this is right 

down my alley. (Good to hear 

from you Ray. Will be sending a 

personal reply shortly.) 

Received the following note 

from a B-43 member, who will 

not be identified "Just a note to 

save you from sending a renewal 

notice and having extra expense. 

I have decided not to renew my 

membership. I was with the 

twelfth Armored Division almost 

two years, in B-43, and during my 

short membership, I haven't read 

about one guy I ever heard of. I 

might as well be subscribed to 

the foreign legion." Quite a con- 

trast to the notes we usually re- 

ceive from members, describing 

their enjoyment at receiving the 

Hellcat News. However, this 

member has a point. In checking 

through the correspondence re- 

ceived from B-43rd members so 

f?r this year, only three took time 

to write. Help this column by sub- 

mitting some B Company news, 

fellows. 

My old friend Warren Maue (A- 

17), former unit rep, for the 17th, 

sent us a new member, Henry 

Davidson (Sv-43) of Wilmington, 

Delaware. Thanks Warren. Hope 

Henry will avail himself the op- 

portunity to meet his old buddies 

at a chapter reunion, or a national 

convention, so he can enjoy the 

friendly feeling that has been 

realized by those of us, who have 

taken an active part in the func- 

tions of this great organization. 

Also received personal notes 

from our friends, Mark and Ann 

Ault (Sv) of Salem, Illinois, and 

Charles McManigal (C-43) of 

August Picnic goers in the "State of the Tall Corn" lllinoi 

PICNIC HITS 

It was mentioned elsewhere 

about the various Unit having 

their family type get togethers 

around the country for various 

functions. Central Illinois tries to 

have a golf tourney the Sunday 

following Mother's Day. 1980 will 

find us on the links at Galesburg, 

Illinois. I think about, talk about, 

and purpose that the golfers have 

a pre-reunion tournament at the 

Reunions. I am sure the golfers 

would appreciate this type of re- 

laxation, AND, I'm sure that 

many of the Hellkittens wolild ap- 

preciate the day for shopping for 

family and friends. Christmas is 

in the air wherever Hellcats con- 

gregate. 

Central Illinois Hellcats and 

Hellkittens got together for a 

summer picnic at Nichols Park in 

Jacksonville, Illinois. It is to be 

an annual affair with the hopes 

of promotion from the ranks, the 

members and the Hellcat News. 

Two years have brough excellent 

picnic weather, besides, we al- 

ways get a shelter just in case 

someone forgets the foul weather 

gear, The Gals, our favorites, fix 

a pot luck type luncheon, Klein- 

schmidt brings the Beardstown 

watermelon, and the Hellcats and 

Hellkittens bring the smile?. 

We had a terrific group this 

summer, five weeks after the Re- 

union. The Division was pretty 

Woster, Ohio. The visitations back 

and forth between the Aults and 

ourselves are so frequent, that 

they are no longer news. We're 

thankful that they are now only 

a couple hours' driving time from 

well covered. Irvin Allen, A-43 

stopped by to 'case' the set up 

but could not stay for the refresh- 

ments. It was good for him to 

stop by and I hope he can recruit 

a few more from his area to en- 

joy the chatter. I am speaking 

of Jersey, Greene, Calhoun, Mad- 

ison and Montgomery Counties. 

That is to the south as we have 

several members close in to the 

north of Morgan County. 

The 'chow hounds' that bellied 

up to the picnic table were Hank 

Backs, Hq-56, John Brown, A-44, 

Harland DeGrott, B-493, Joe Far- 

ran, Sv-494, Larry Kleinschmidt, 

C-43, Melvin Knack, Sv-43, Glen 

LaFond, A-44, George Moss, A- 

714, Ed Peacock, Sv-44, and Dean 

Strubbe, C-495. All of the good 

cooks were there also, the wives 

of everyone, PLUS, a terrific in- 

vader from the Garden State of 

New Jersey, Dottie Clarke, Hq- 

56. It has to be the smiles that 

come from these that force the 

decision of 'come back next year'. 

I come from an extremely large 

family but this has to take the 

cake. All of the Hellcats know all 

of the Hellcats. The Good Lord 

wouldn't want it any other way. 

Set up your own, in Framing- 

ham, in New Kensington, in 

Owensboro, in Land O' Lakes, in 

Bradford, wherever a few Hell- 

cats can join in the hand shake 

of our happiness. It's Great To 

Be A Hellcat!!!! 

us, which enables us to get to- 

gether quite often. Charles Mc- 

Manigal has been in semi-retire- 

ment for about five years, work- 

ing on a part-time basis at his 

old place of business. However,

O PLEASE CLIP AND MAIL 8 

Enclosed Annual Dues to 12th Arm'd Div. Assoc. $5.00 

($4.00 of amount is for 1 years subscription to Hellcat News) 

Hellcat Booster Dontation $ 

TOTAL $ 

CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE 

Name Co. Bn. 

Address 

City State Zip 

Make All Checks Payable To The 12th Armored Division Association, 

Mail To: 1017 West Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702 

Annual Membership fees in the 12th Armored Division Association is 

$5.00. Four ($4.00) dollars of this amount is for subscription to the 

Hellcats News for one year. Return this bill form with your remitt- 

ance. 

he will shortly be taking full re- 

tirement. One good thing, Mac - 

you wont have to battle those big 

snows out there in Ohio. Just sit 

inside and watch the unfortunate 

individuals who still have to work 

for a living. 

To date, we have a total of 95 

members who have sent in their 

mmbership dues for fiscal year 

1979-80 (this excludes booster pay- 

ments.) A good record at this 

early date. However, there are 

still many members that have 

not responded. To these, I plead 

for cooperation in promptly re- 

newing their memberships. Re- 

member, the $5.00 represents only 

$1.00 in dues. The balance is re- 

quired to cover the expenses of 

publishing the monthly edition of 

The Hellcat News. Thus, very 

minimal dues. 

Its rather early to talk about 

the next reunion in Seattle, Wash- 

ington, but if any of you are 

interested in attending, I have 

some registration forms for the 

Washington Plaza Hotel, where 

the convention will be held. If 

you are interested, just send me 

a line. More on this later. 

The next Midwest Chapter re- 

union will be held in Chicago, 

Illinois. More information will be 

forthcoming regarding this event, 

and other chapter reunions to be 

held in other areas of the United 

States. The Southern Chapter was 

approved at our last reunion, so 

they will be meeting in that area 

of the country. These chapter re- 

unions afford the opportunity to 

meet old friends, without travel- 

ing great distances - and, they 

provide a good time for all. 

So long for now. Don't forget 

to drop me a line, so we can keep 

this column nice and newsy. 

Speaking for the 43rd members, 

Past President "Thoughts" 

It has been three months since 

the reunion and I have stepped 

down as your president. I must 

say I do not feel anything has 

changed. I am still busy writing 

letters and making phone calls. 

First vice president, Kenneth 

Bradstreet has asked me to be 

on a team of Hellcats to help find 

some of our lost commrades and 

I have accepted his offer. I guess 

by now all of you know how I 

feel about this association. I will 

always be available to help where 

I can. As someone once said, It's 

better to have loved and lost then 

never to have loved at all". The 

same goes for this association, 

it's better to help to improve and 

make it grow, than to complain 

and do nothing about it. I do 

hope the few things that I have 

done while I was active as your 

president, and as a member, has 

teen a benefit to this association. 

We are now in the midst of sett- 

ing UD our Eastern ChaDter Reun- 

ion. Once again, it will be at the 

Sheraton in the Poconos in Str- 

oudsburg. The dates are as foll- 

ows: April 25, 26, and the 27th, 

1980 We will have the agenda in 

the future Hellcat News along 

with reservation blanks. There 

will be a definite cut off date. 

We will have all the rooms need- 

ed providing you mail in your 

reservation. Those who do not 

mail in a commitment may not 

re able to get accommodations. 

11 you thing you are going all you 

have to do is mail in the reserva- 

tion. If by some reason you can- 

not make it, you can cancel the 

reservation without any loss, but 

"Its always nice to hear from 

you." 


*••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••*■ 

if you do not have a reservation 

you may miss out on the reunion 

and the best time of your life. 

You know how we run our East- 

ern Chapter reunions, it's just 

cne party after another. Just keep 

your eyes on the Hellcat News for 

the reservation blanks. We will do 

a follow-up on those who have 

received honors at the Kentucky 

reunion. We will explain why the 

award was given. I do hope you 

enjoy reading how these mem- 

bers were picked, and why they 

were so deserving of recognition. 

I was proud to be on the commit- 

tee that picked them. Till next 

month I say God bless all of you 

and good health till we meet aga- 

in. So long from Rita and Vince. 

It's Great to be a Hellcat 

Vince Mancinelli 

(Your Has been) 

Following are copies of the 

letters presented to the Hellcat 

Medal of Honor winners at the 

Banquet in Louisville in July 1979. 

HELLCAT MEDAL OF HONOR 

LEN DOOLEY - Hq-92 

MR. HELLCAT 1968 

We would be remiss if we did 

not award the first Hellcat Medal 

of Honor to the Man we know as 

Mr. Hellcat of all time, Len 

Dooley. During the early years of 

the association, Len was instru- 

mental in holding us together to 

be ready for our great member- 

ship boom of the past few years. 

Len was one of those members 

who said the association must 

survive "Come hell or high wat- 

er". Thank God he did so until 

we learned to swim by ourselves. 

Len's term of association pre- 

sident was during the years 1956, 

1957, 1958 when we were struggl- 

ing to get on our feet. His associa- 

tion career since then has includ- 

ed being appointed a Kentucky 

Colonel at the Louisville reunion 

in 1964 and being one of the orig- 

inal signers for formation of the 

Midwest Chapter at the 19th re- 

union in Cleveland in 1965. 

He has served as our by-laws 

committee review chairman 1969, 

Director 1968-69 and on the silver 

anniversary reunion committee at 

Milwaukee in 1971. He also ser- 

ved as Director at Large in 1972 

and Chairman of the San Fran- 

cisco reunion in 1973. 

Len's appearance at every re- 

union has given him the enviable 

record of being 1 of 2 persons 

holding 100'' attendance at our 

reunions. 

We have just touched lightly on 

the association contributions of 

Len Dooley. To him ... for all 

his time and effort ... we say 

thanks-a-million. 

HELLCAT MEDAL OF HONOR 

LARRY MINTZ 

MR. HELLCAT 1969 

Larry Mintz took hold of the 

reigns of our association' Execut- 

ive Secretary position and dog- 

gedly performed the duties for 

nine years. He finally was re- 

leased from these duties in the 

1965 - 1966 membership year. 

However, he did not leave the 

association work responsibilties. 

When he had the duties of the 

executive secretary position well 

filled by a capable Harold Hend- 

ricks, the association elected 

Larry to be their fifteenth pre- 

sident. 

Larry, after guiding the destin- 

ies of our association these many 

years, reluctantly passed on the 

reigns of responsibity to those he 

had been tutoring for carrying on 

his fine work. 

We salute Larry Mintz. 

THE MEDAL OF 

HONOR GROVE 

The Medal of Honor Grove, at 

Valley Forge, Penn., is having 

difficulty paying for maintenance 

and upkeep because of rising in- 

flation and labor costs. 

It is situated on a 52-acre wood- 

ed tract near the national head- 

quarters of the Freedom Founda- 

tion. The Grove is dedicated to 

American Serviceman who have 

received this Nation's highest 

award. 

The Grove is divided into State 

Memorial areas, each containing 

an obelisk, brick plaza, Flag 

Staff, State Seal, and a plaque 

containing the names of the Med- 

al of Honor recipients. 

The General Knox Building 

houses both records of the Medal 

of Honor recipients and visual 

displays documenting the Medal's 

History. Also in the grove is a 

statue of George Washington as 

he knelt to pray during the terr- 

ible winter at Valley Forge, sev- 

eral statues donated by Civic 

and Veterans Groups, and an out- 

door amphitheatre where concerts 

are held. 

Donations to help defray costs 

are tax deductible. To contribute, 

please write to, CONGRESSION- 

AL MEDAL of HONOR ENDOW- 

MENT FUND, FREEDOMS FOU- 

NDATION, VALLEY FORGE, PA 

19481 

More than $161 billion in credit 

has been extended to armed 

forces veterans for home buying 

since 1944 under the Veterans Ad- 

ministration GI Bill loan guar- 

anty program.

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The other side of this here coin, 

river, ocean, bed. It would be 

impossible for me to make up 

a paper without the complete 

support of our members in their 

relationship with their Unit Reps. 

It is your contact with them, the 

Reps, that can keep me supplied 

with a variable of context. The 

Battery get togethers such as the 

495th had on Labor Day weekend 

can supply plenty of copy for 

most of that Unit. The same ap- 

plies to the B Company of the 

2?rd who sponsored a COMPANY 

shindig at South Bend, Ind. over 

the same Labor Day Weekend. I 

Will bet one years dues that 

toth Units lined up the same kind 

of a deal in the same manner for 

next year, same weekend in '80. 

Maue has his 12th FAMILY picnic 

on the Sunday following Mother's 

Day every spring. Every section 

of our country should have the 

pleasure of our company, city, 

town, village and farm. There 

is room for all. 

Toll-free telephone service is 

available to Veterans Administra- 

tion regional offices in fifty states. 

Some 24 million callers will re- 

ceive help and information from 

VA this year. 

HELLCAT NEWS 

GEORGE G. MOSS — EDITOR 

1017 W. WASHINGTON ST. SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62702 

The Hellcat News is published monthly by the 12th Armored Division 

Association — All communications should be sent to the Executive 

Secretary and checks made payable to the Association. 

A RETURNEE! 

Just a short explanation as to 

how we discovered the 12th Arm- 

ored Association. A couple from 

our Moose Lodge were going to 

Hawaii and my wife asked them 

to bring us some pineapple if they 

had room for it on the return trip. 

Two weeks later we received a 

call to come over and pick up our 

fruit. While she was at their home 

they talked about other vacations 

they had been on and Mrs. Blozis 

(Peter 152nd Sig.) mentioned 

that they had gone to Europe and 

visited the places her husband 

had seen during the war. My wife 

asked how did they know about a 

trip like that with the same men 

her husband had served with? 

Mrs. Blozis showed my wife a 

copy of the Hellcat News. She 

could hardly believer her eyes 

and asked for a copy to bring 

home to me, to say that I was 

astounded would be the understatement 

of the year/how could 

this organization be meeting for 

33 years and I had never heard 

one word about it? 

Called another man I know 

Charles Waller (Hq. Co. 66th) so 

you now have two "new members". 

"Chick" and I joined the 

12th at Camp Campbell October 

of '42. 

I sure would like to hear from 

the old Co. B. 17th boys. 

"Jack" John Norman Bernhard 

Hq. Co. 17th Co. B. 17th 

2099 Vernon Drive 

Elgin, IL 60120 

IN MEMORIAM 

JOHN E. BRASSARD, C-43, died June 13, 1979, 

of a massive heart attack. Services were at St. Paul's 

Catholic Church and ashes were buried in Family plot 

at Merrill, Wise. In Bereavement is Wife, Elsie. (Word 

from Bill Bolin, C-43.) 

PARK HOWARD, C-82, died August 14, 1979, of 

a heart attack. (His Son reported the death to Unit Rep 

Kotula. Check Unit Report) 

IRVING ROSENBERG, B & Hq-714, died in March 

of 1979 of a heart attack. 

EARL CANNON, C-714, died June 7, 1979, of 

a heart attack. 

FRANK HAVRILLA, C-714, died May 2, 1979 of 

a heart attack. 

WILLIAM A. FISHER, B-714, died in March of 

1975 from cancer. (Word from Robert Head, Hq-714, 

through Mrs. Mabel Fisher, widow.) 

WARREN NELSON, Sv-714, died in 1972 of a 

heart attack, at Lauterdale-by-the-Sea. 

LAWRENCE SMITH, B-714, died of a heart attack, 

no dates given. (The above men of the 714th Tank 

Bn. were located by Robert Head, Hq-714, too late 

for the comaraderie of Hellcats.)

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