e-mail from Randall H. Vick(24 Dec 99)
My dad was a 1st Lt. Co E. 255th Infantry. He landed in France 12-14-44 and moved to the extreme NE corner of France where his unit crossed the Rhine. He later was assigned to 1st Platoon, Co E. and led his company across a mine field into Germany at 0100 3-15-45. His unit then moved into the Siegfried Line on 3-17-45. that afternoon his unit suffered 71 killed and wounded. My brothers and I would like any and all information regarding movements and locations of his unit and names of anyone he may have served with. My name is Randall H. Vick and I was born 3-18-45, the day my dad was wounded. My address is 4333 Carolina St. Grand Prairie, Tx 75052, Phone 972-263-6545. I would greatly appreciate any information you can provide. Thank you and God Bless. (Note: We show Capt Ross W. Vick Sr as serving in E,F & K Companies, 255th Infantry Regiment and being wounded once in Jan and again in March 1945. Mr Vick has been advised how to get specific printed matter relating to the 255th. Subsequent messages from Mr. Vick indicated that he and his brothers were going to join the 63rd Inf Div Assn, attend the next reunion and donate to the 255th Regimental Flag Fund)
Seeking information concerning actions by Lt Col Tucker, CO 1st Bn 254th that won him the DSC.(24 Feb 00)
Jim Forson, son of Pfc James Ernie Forson, A Co 254th is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the heroic actions of Lt Col Tucker, CO 1st Bn 254th during the Colmar battles. Lt Col Tucker won the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions. You can contact Mr Forson at e-mail address: JIMFORSON@WEBTV.NET or by telephone at 713-937-9069 or at mailing address: 8134 Bo Jack Dr, Houston, Texas 77040.
Son looking for information about his father Pfc Robert W. Kline (Deceased) (25 Feb 00)
Michael W. Kline is looking for information about his father Pfc Robert W. Kline, Hq Co 1st Bn, 254th Infantry. Anyone who knew his father please contact Michael at the following e-mail address: MichaelWKline@CS.com
Son looking for information about his father, T/4 Joseph D. Walker, D/363rd Med Bn
J. R. Walker is looking for anyone who might have known his father, T/4 Joseph D. Walker, D Company 363rd Medical Bn. Mr. Walker's father passed away a few years ago. If you knew and/or have information about T/4 Joseph D. Walker you can contact his son at the following e-mail address: JoeLinWalk@aol.com or at the following mailing address: J.R. Walker, 101 Boak Ave #20, Hughesville, Pa 17737. His daytime phone is 570-584-2111
Son looking for information about his father, Pfc Warren B. King, B Company 254th Infantry
Brian King is looking for anyone who might have known his father, Pfc Warren B. King, B Company 254th Infantry Regiment. Mr King can be contacted at telephone number 925-980-8364 or e-mail address at: bking1958@hotmail.com
Student of Military History looking for information about S/Sgt Vincent J. Collins, B Company, 253rd Infantry. (12 May 00)
We received the following message from Vince Collins:" I am a keen student of military history, particularly of WW1 and WW2. Although I'm English I don't just limit my study to the events concerning the British Forces. I am very interested in the deeds of the US forces in both wars.
Whilst looking at the WW2 Honor Roll, I came across the details of Staff Sgt Vincent J Collins, as follows:
Vincent J. Collins, Staff Sergeant US Army, 32955988, 253rd Infantry Regiment, 63rd Infantry Division, Entered service from New Jersey, Died March 5 1945, Buried American Cemetery Epinal France.
As this brave man shared my name I would dearly love to know more about him and his life and death. If anyone can help please mail me at : Vincent James Collins, 40 The Leys, Long Buckby, Northants NN6 7YD, England.
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