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| 3ID In Iraq-2003 |
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OIF3 - 3ID in Iraq 2005-6 |
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3ID in Iraq
2007-8 |
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3ID in Iraq- 2007-8- Archive Stories |
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3rd Infantry Division Photos- WWI to 1941 |
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3rd Infantry Division Photos- WWII |
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3ID Photos - Korea |
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3ID Photos- Peacetime Cold War |
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3ID Photos - Division & Society 1990-2004 |
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3ID Photos -
Active Division & Society 2005-6 |
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3ID Photos -
Active Division & Society 2007 |
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3ID Photos -
Active Division & Society 2008 |
| 3ID Photos - Active Division & Society 2009 |
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3ID Photos- Re-Enactors |
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WWII Memoirs- 3rd Infantry Division |
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e s o l d i e r s A photographic journey of the Third Signal Co. of the 15th Regt of the U.S. Third Infantry Division- WWII by Denis Toomey |
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WWII Memorial
and Arlington National Cemetery |
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Reunions |
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84th Annual
2003 Reunion Photos |
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85th Annual
2004 Reunion Photos |
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85th Annual
2004 Reunion Photos |
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Regt.Dinners Pres.Dinner Banquet Awards Ft.Stewart Tour |
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86th Annual
2005 Reunion Photos |
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87th Annual
2006 Reunion Photos |
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88th Annual
2007
Reunion Page 1 |
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88th Annual
2007 Reunion Page 2 |
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88th Annual 2007 Reunion Page 3 |
| 89th Annual 2008 Reunion Page 1 |
| 89th Annual 2008 Reunion Page 2 |
| 89th Annual 2008 Reunion Page 3 |
| 90th Annual 2009
Reunion Presidents Dinner |
| 90th Annual 2009
Reunion 15th Infantry Regiment Dinner |
| 90th Annual 2009
Reunion Banquet |
©Rich Heller
1997-2010
OFFICIAL
WEBSITE OF THE
Society of
the 3rd Infantry Division, U. S. Army
"Men
who have offered their lives for their country know that patriotism is not
fear of something;
it is the love of something." Adlai Stevenson-1952 speech to American
Legion
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Last Update
March 21, 2010
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New Forum for the 3rd Aviation
I am a
life member of the 3rd Infantry Division's Society. While a
member I noticed that even the now deactivated regiments have
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BILL MAULDIN STAMP The United States Postal Service deserves a standing ovation for something that's going to happen in March: Bill Mauldin is getting his own postage stamp. The stamp should be going on sale on March 31st. It's an honor that most generals and admirals never receive. Mauldin, and his work, meant so much to the millions of Americans who fought in World War II, and to those who had waited for them to come home. He was a kid cartoonist for Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper; Mauldin's drawings of his muddy, exhausted, whisker-stubbled infantrymen Willie and Joe were the voice of truth about what it was like on the front lines. Mauldin was an enlisted man just like the soldiers he drew for; his gripes were their gripes, his laughs were their laughs, his heartaches were their heartaches. He was one of them. They loved him. He never held back. Sometimes, when his cartoons cut too close for comfort, his superior officers tried to tone him down. In one memorable incident, he enraged Gen. George S. Patton, and Patton informed Mauldin he wanted the pointed cartoons -- celebrating the fighting men, lampooning the high-ranking officers -- to stop. Now! Mauldin's drawings of his exhausted infantrymen Willie and Joe were the voice of truth... The news passed from soldier to soldier. How was Sgt. Bill Mauldin going to stand up to Gen. Patton? It seemed impossible. Not quite. Mauldin, it turned out, had an ardent fan: Five-star Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, supreme commander of the Allied forces in Europe. Ike put out the word: Mauldin draws what Mauldin wants. Mauldin won. Patton lost.
While in the 45th Infantry Division, Mauldin volunteered to work for the unit's newspaper, drawing cartoons about regular soldiers or "dogfaces". Eventually he created two cartoon infantrymen, Willie (who was modeled after his comrade and friend Irving Richtel) and Joe, who became synonymous with the average American GI. His cartoon work continued as he fought in the July 1943 invasion of Sicily and the Italian campaign. Mauldin began working for Stars and Stripes, the American soldiers' newspaper; by March 1944, he was given his own jeep, in which he roved the front, collecting material and producing six cartoons a week. His cartoons were viewed by soldiers all over Europe during World War II, and also published in the United States. In 1945 at the age of 23 he won a Pulitzer Prize “for distinguished service as a cartoonist” and the Allied high command awarded him its Legion of Merit. His illustrated memoir, Up Front, was a bestseller. That same year, his “dogface” Willie appeared on the cover of Time. He won a second Pulitzer Prize, and he should have won a third, for what may be the single greatest editorial cartoon in the history of the craft: his deadline rendering, on the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, of the statue at the Lincoln Memorial slumped in grief, its head cradled in its hands. But he never acted as if he was better than the people he met. He was still Mauldin the enlisted man. Mauldin died at age 81 in the early days of 2003 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. The end of his life had been rugged. He had been scalded in a bathtub, which led to terrible injuries and infections; Alzheimer's disease was inflicting its cruelties. Unable to care for himself after the scalding, he became a resident of a California nursing home, his health and spirits in rapid decline. He was not forgotten, though.
During the
late summer of 2002, as Mauldin lay in that California nursing
home, some of the old World War II infantry guys caught wind of
it. They didn't want Mauldin to go out that way. They thought he
should know that he was still their hero. Gordon Dillow, a
columnist for the Orange County Register, put out the call in
Southern California for people in the area to send their best
wishes to Mauldin. Soon more than 10,000 letters and cards had
arrived at Mauldin's bedside. Even better than that, the old
soldiers began to show up just to sit with Mauldin, to let him
know that they were there for him, as he, long ago, had been
there for them. So many volunteered to visit Bill that there was
a waiting list. Here is how Todd DePastino, in the first
paragraph of his biography of Mauldin, described it: "Almost
every day in the summer and fall of 2002 they came to Park
Superior nursing home in Newport Beach, California, to honor
Army Sergeant, Technician Third Grade, Bill Mauldin. They came
bearing relics of their youth: medals, insignia, photographs,
and carefully folded newspaper clippings. Some wore old garrison
caps. Others arrived resplendent in uniforms over a half century
old. Almost all of them wept as they filed down the corridor
like pilgrims fulfilling some long-neglected obligation." One of
the veterans explained to me why it was so important: "You would
have to be part of a combat infantry unit to appreciate what
moments of relief Bill gave us. You had to be reading a soaking
wet Stars and Stripes in a water-filled foxhole and then see one
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| 19 Alsatian Communities Commemorate 65th Anniversary of their Liberation in WWII by dedicating Marne Plaques - submitted by Monika Stoy | |
 Jan 31 Colmar ceremony with Mayor Gilbert Meyer |
 Monika Stoy presents certificate from Mayor Walter of Durrenentzen to Sherm Pratt |
| Click Here to see more photos on Outpost News Page | |
| MILITARY DISCOUNTS
UPDATE: Lowe's Companies, Inc. recently announced that it is
expanding its support of the military by offering a 10% discount
24/7 to all military personnel who are active, reserve, retired
or disabled veterans and their family members, with a valid,
government-issued military ID card. All other military veterans
(non-disabled) will receive the 10% discount only on Memorial
Day, Fourth of July and Veterans Day weekends. The discount is
available on in-stock and Special Order purchases up to $5,000.
Excluded from the discount are sales via Lowes.com, previous
sales, and purchases of services or gift cards. In addition,
Lowe's has also extended benefits for its employees serving in
the military and offers employment opportunities to military
personnel after their military service has ended. Currently,
more than 12,000 Lowe's employees are military veterans or
reservists. [Source: EANGUS Minuteman 26 Feb 2010 ++] |
| CHAPLAINS ACCEPTING
CARE PACKAGES and other Mailing Addresses to 3rd Division Troops (Thanks to the 3rd ID Public Relations staff, Chuck Stonis OP1, and Ray Egan OPMA for providing us this list) |
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| For care packages to 3rd ID HQ - COB Speicher,
Iraq CH (MAJ) Bill Killough Deputy 3Id Chaplain TF Marne/3rd Infantry Division COB Speicher, Iraq APO AE 09393 |
For care packages to 2nd BDE - FOB Marez, Iraq CH (MAJ) Sid Taylor HHC 2BCT, 3ID FOB Marez, Iraq APO AE 09334 |
For care packages to 3rd BDE - FOB Kalsu, Iraq CH (MAJ) David Lile HHT 3-3 HBCT Chaplain Section FOB Kalsu, Iraq APO AE 09312 |
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Chaplain soon. |
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Individual Units in Iraq |
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| CH (CPT) W. Michael Oliver 1-64 AR BN, 2BCT, 3ID COB Q-West APO AE 09351 |
CH (CPT) Luis Anda HHC Co, 2-3 BTB FOB Marez, Iraq APO AE 09351 |
CH(CPT) Hal Barker HHT, 3-& CAV FOB Diamondback APO AE 09334 |
| CH (CPT) Chris Rice HHC, 1-30 IN BN FOB Warrior, Iraq APO AE 09338 |
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Afghanistan |
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| For care packages to Combat Aviation Brigade - FOB BAF CH (MAJ) Grace Hollis-Taylor HHC TF Falcon FOB, BAF APO AE 09354 |
For care packages to Combat Aviation Brigade - FOB BAF Chaplain (CPT) John Monahan TF Workhorse FOB Bagram AFG APO AE 09354 |
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Society Members Deaths
Go to TAPS Page for complete listing.
7195 OP 7 WILLIAM
S. deCAMP FAIRFAX, VA
DIV/HQ CW/75-80
BGEN 5947 OP 17 EDWARD D. BOOSE OLNEY, IL DIV/HQ WW2/Apr41-Aug45 SSGT DOD - October 7, 2009 Reported March 4, 2010 by his wife Martha to Ron Jones
5115 OP 3 JOHN W. WOOD
URBANDALE, IA 30INF/I
WW2/43-46 TSGT
4194 OP 33 JOHN
C. PERKINS BOWLING GREEN, KY
30INF/&DIV/HQ WW2 LTC |
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Operation Iraqi Freedom-1
Fallen Heroes Click Here |
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Operation Iraqi Freedom-3
Fallen Heroes Click Here |
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OIF 2007 - 2010 3ID Active Duty
Casualties Click Here for latest names (Updated when needed) |
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Watch on the Rhine Newsletter Please send all articles and other news for the Watch on The Rhine to Lynn Ball as early as possible, and certainly, no later than 10th of the month preceding publication. Lynn’s e-mail address is ldball1@msn.com. (Please note the numeral 1 just before the @ sign.) Lynn’s mailing address is 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040-3331. |
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Scholarship News -
2010 Call for Applications for Scholarship Grants |
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Future Outpost Meetings and Other Events |
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60th Anniversary of the
Korean War 2010
Fellow
Korean War Veterans and friends: We are
working on air contracts right now and will be mailing the "
Desired Airport Departure, Tour Preference and Payment forms" to
those "already registered, with deposit in hand" within two
weeks. It's imperative that you get your pre registration form
into us just as soon as possible, to receive your first choice
of tour dates! |
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KOREAN WAR VETS The Friends of American
Veterans of Korean War (FAVKW) are extending an invitation to their
annual 'Appreciation Dinner, Ceremony, Concert and Dancing,
Symposium and Prayer' in honor of American Veterans of Korean War.
More than 800 veterans and their spouse attended the 2009
Appreciation Event held in Las Vegas. If you are interested in
attending you should directly inform FAVKW by 31 MAR 2010 via one of
the below means. In early MAY they plan to send the formal
invitation to all of those who informed their participation. To read
the letter announcing this event and a complete a complete itinerary
of events refer to the FAVKW Invitation Letter attached to this
Bulletin: Click Here to read
FAVKW Invitation Letter |
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The Outpost Harry Survivors Association The 19th Annual Reunion in 2010 will be held in San Diego, California on June 10th through June 13th, 2010.
You will need to make your own reservations. Hotel rates and other details for our 19th Reunion are posted on the OPHSA Forum, and in the Survivor newsletter. |
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When: 8 August 2010,
1800-2100 Historical Symposium |
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The
Battle of the Colmar Pocket
When: 7-8 May 2010 |
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When: 3-5 May 2010 |
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korea
forgotten no more |
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Vietnam War Virtual Wall This is link to a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam War with the names, bio's and other information on our lost comrades. First, click on the link, then click on a state, when it opens click on a city or town, then click on a name. It should show you a picture of the person or at least his/her bio and medals. Everyone should know of someone whose name is on "The Wall". http://www.virtualwall.org/iStates.htm |
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| Outpost 4 will be having its next scheduled meeting April 10th at the Frontier West in Spokane, WA | |
| Outpost 5 Future meetings: In August, we are thinking of having an picnic at West Point and in November another meeting at the 76 House. We would also like to hold a meeting in April if anyone has an idea for a meeting place, contact Pat Williamson at army3rdiv.tanker@gmail.com or Joe Hampton at kvetfamily@cs.com. | |
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Outpost 7 will conduct Wreath Laying Ceremonies at the
Tomb of the Unknowns May 30, 2010 at 10:45 AM and November 11, 2010 at 4:15 PM. Interested and participating parties must report to the Tomb 30 minutes prior (3:45). |
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| The spring meeting of Outpost 12 will be held May 1st and 2nd at the Country Inn & Suites at 2214 East Main St, Albert Lea, MN. Call Gretchen Claussen for reservations 1-507-391-0437. Deadline for reservations will be April 17th. | |
| Outpost 13 will hold its spring meeting May 15, 2010 at 12:00 noon at Bakers of Milford, 2025 S. Milford Rd, Milford, MI 48381-3155. OP 13 will pick up the tab for Lunch. | |
| Outpost 18 will have it's next meeting April 18, 2010 at 10:30 A. M. at the The Five Pillars Supper Club, Hwy 57 & Cty Trk K, Random Lake, WI | |
| Outpost 33 will have their next meeting in Shipshewana, IN, April 28-30 at the Amish Country Inn on State Road 5 in Shipshewana, IN. The room cost is $79.00 per night plus tax, and this includes breakfast for two. Reservations can be made by calling 1-260-768-7688. Please let Bill Harris know if you plan to attend. whharris@sbcglobal.net or at 1-219-872-3273 | |
| Outpost 54 will hold its spring meeting April 24th at 11:00 AM at the Brass Door Restaurant, 2154 San Ramon Valley Blvd, San Ramon, CA. Lunch at Noon. Contact John Shirley. | |
| Plans are underway to hold our next reunion in Auburn, Indiana, April 14-18, 2010. Veterans of all units that served at The Anzio Beachhead and family members are welcome. This includes all Army, Navy, Air Force, and Nurse Corps who served on the beachhead during the period, January 22 – May 25, 1944. For information, contact Clyde E. Easter, 276-728- 7293 or write to 299 Panorama Drive, Fancy Gap, VA 24328-2751. | |
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7th Infantry Regt. Association
Reunion
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15TH INFANTRY REGIMENT RENDEZVOUS 2010 This notice
serves as a "warning order" to all members, friends, and family of
the 15th Infantry Regiment that we will once again be assembling for
a Regimental Rendezvous, Click here for Rendezvous Registration & Reservation form (pdf) |
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| 66th Anniversary Battlefield Tour of Italy Plans are
underway for an eleven-day, 66th Anniversary Battlefield Tour of
Italy in May 2010. The tour includes participation in the
Memorial Day Commemoration Ceremony at the Sicily/Rome American
Cemetery in Nettuno, Italy. The itinerary has been designed to
include as many interesting sites as possible. Visits are planned
for the landing beaches on Salerno, Paestum, Anzio, Nettuno, the
beautiful city of Sorrento, the Amalfi Coast, Isle of Capri, Monte
Cassino, Rome, the American Embassy, The Holy See, and many other
points of interest. For information, contact Clyde E. Easter, 276-728-7293 or write to 299 Panorama Drive, Fancy Gap VA 24328-2751. |
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| May 1, 2010: Deadline for Scholarship Grant Submissions: Those wishing to enter the competition for 2010 Scholarship grants must send their application packages to Scholarship Foundation, 2010 Worcester Lane, Garland TX 75040 by May 1, 2010. All biological and adopted offspring of those who served in the 3rd Infantry Division and all soldiers who served in the 3rd Infantry Division are eligible. Also eligible are unmarried spouses of soldiers killed in action while serving with the 3rd Infantry Division. To obtain an application or more details, contact Chairman Lynn Ball. The application is also available at http://www.3idscholarshipfoundation.org and at www.3rdiv.org. | |
| “Audie Murphy Days” will be held at Audie Murphy American Cotton Museum on June 25-26, 2010, in Greenville, Texas. Contact the Museum at 903-450-4502 for more details. This two day event honors the life of Audie Murphy, the most decorated soldier in World War II, and of all the military in this patriotic salute featuring speakers, songs, demonstrations and a visit by celebrity guest Paul Picerni. These will be just some of the activities that will be taking place. | |
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| August 1, 2010 is the deadline for making hotel reservations for the 91st Reunion. Please, call 1-800-233-1234 and mention "Society of the Third Infantry Division" and dates are 15 thru 19 September 2010. | |
| September 15-19: Society's 91st Society Reunion hosted by Outpost 7 and OP 5845 will be held in the Washington D.C. area. Make your hotel reservations early as only 100 rooms are reserved at the special price of $119.00 per night at the Crystal City Hyatt Regency Hotel, Arlington, VA. |
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Decals
1. Inside Rear
Window Decal with Society’s Logo-2 ½ inches, round, Blue & White, Silk Screened, Self-Clinging,
and Easy to Remove. Donations accepted, and will go to our new Scholarship Foundation.
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DD-214 Please pass on to other vets. It's official; DD-214s are NOW Online. The National Personnel Records Center (NPRC) has provided the following website for veterans to gain access to their DD-214s online: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/evetrecs/index.html |
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ROCK OF THE MARNE
The Society provides opportunities and facilities uniting past, present and
future members of the Third Infantry Division,
U. S. Army, in a national
program dedicated to the preservation and maintenance of the Third Infantry
Division's traditions and history. |
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2010 Profile of the
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