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| Issue Number 38 May 2005 |
| All information in this Newsletter is developed by Fred Clinton, Webmaster, 63rd Infantry Division and does not necessarily reflect the views of other individuals and is in no way an Official Publication of the 63rd Infantry Division or 63rd Infantry Division Association. |
| Spring has sprung, but you wouldn't know it from the temperatures we have been having here in the Washington D C area. On the wonderful side- trees and flowers are in full bloom and I am thankful that I am still able to see all of nature's beauty. THE BLOOD AND FIRE PUBLICATION: As many of you already know, the long time editor of the 63rd Infantry Division Association publication, The Blood and Fire, passed away recently. The Editor, Al Conti, will be sorely missed for not only his efforts to produce our periodic publication but for his efforts in assisting in organizing many National Reunions and mini-reunions for the Philadelphia Chapter. Assuming the duties of Editor was Donna LaCosse the Association Secretary-Treasurer, at least on a temporary basis. She managed to somehow put together and publish the May issue of The Blood and Fire, despite all of her other duties relating to the 63rd Infantry Division Association. We all owe a debt of gratitude for her efforts on our part. A new Editor for The Blood and Fire will be appointed in August when the Association Executive Council meets at the Kansas City, MO reunion. REUNIONS: Check out upcoming reunions at the following addresses: National Reunion at Kansas City, MO IMOK Chapter Mini-Reunion PHOTOS To review new photos since the last Newsletter go to the following addresses: Pictorial History of the 63rd Infantry Division in Combat. Occupation Photos Miscellaneous Photos If you want to add your photos to our historical files you can send them to me, Fred Clinton as attachments to e-mail (joyclint@comcast.net) along with captions or by regular mail to me at 102 S. Jenkins Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. All photos received by regular mail will be returned after processing. New photos will be added to the appropriate photo section of the web site and to the Pictorial History of the 63rd Infantry Division CD and the CD relating to the history of the unit involved in the photos. |
| OLD STUFF: CHALLENGE COINS: 63rd Infantry Division and 254th Infantry Regiment Challenge coins are still available at a cost of $10.60 each which includes shipping and a plastic protective capsule for the coin. Details and images of the coins can be found at the following location: Challenge Coin Information Don't forget that Presentation boxes are also available for each coin at the cost of $5.50 each including postage. Karin Froberg-Marzano , Assistant Historian of the 63rd Infantry Division Association is in the process of having coins made for the 253d Infantry Regiment. I will keep you informed of the progress on this effort. Send your orders and checks made out to Fred Clinton to me at 102 S. Jenkins Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. All items are currently in stock and ready for immediate shipment. CIB/CMB CERTIFICATES AND COMBAT BUSINESS CARDS: My last effort at providing Combat Infantryman Badge and Combat Medical Badge Certificates and Combat Business Cards was so successful that I have decided to offer them again. For details on this items go to the following addresses: CIB/CMB Certificates Combat Business Cards NEW STUFF PHOTO STAMPS: A few months ago I had a number of US Postage Stamps made depicting the 63rd Infantry Division patch and motto "Blood and Fire". These stamps were produced by a company under contract with the US Postal Service during a trial period. Production of these stamps was discontinued a couple of months ago and only recently I found out that production is now underway again. When I used the 63rd Infantry Division stamps, several individuals asked where they could obtain the stamps for their personal use. Unfortunately at the time they were no longer being produced. Now, since production is beginning again you too can have your very own postage stamps, for a handsome fee. Go to the following address for details: http://photo.stamps.com/PhotoStamps MAIL CALL AND BUDDY SEARCH Check out the new Mail Call and Buddy Search listings to see if someone is looking for you or one of your buddies has made an inquiry. Listings are not in alphabetical order: Mail Call listing Buddy Search listing |