Issue Number 41 June 2007
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.
views of other individuals and is in no way an Official Publication of the 63rd Infantry Division or 63rd Infantry Division Association.
After a long absence I am finally getting to
another Newsletter. Things have been really
slow so not too much new stuff to report. I
guess the big thing since the last newsletter
was the addtion of a large number of
photographs
U S ARMY MUSEUM:
The US Army Museum is close to becoming a
reality with construction to start soon at Fort
Belvoir, Virginia.
If interested you can make donations to the
building fund by sending it to The Army
Historical Foundation, 2425 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, VA 22201.
Included at the National Museum of the US
Army will be a web-based Registry of the
American Soldier. Entries to this registry can
be made by going to www.armyhistory.org
Announcement for the registry included the
following information: " Every Registry entry
at the National Army Museum will include a
Soldier's name, rank, hometown and service
history" "Current Soldiers and Army veterans
can enroll in the Registry of the American
Soldier by logging on at
www.armyhistory.org. Spouses, parents,
children and friends can also enroll serving and
former Soldiers, to include deceased Army
veterans, on the web site. There is no charge
for basic enrollment in the Registry."
PHOTOS ADDED TO THE WEB SITE
There are a number of new photos in the
various photo sections of the web site. Please
take the time to view them and if possible add
to the captions where we have not been able to
identify those pictured.
Combat Photos
Occupation Photos
Miscellaneous Photos
I am still looking for photos to add to the
various photo sections, so if you have any
relating to the 63rd Infantry Division and
would like to include them in our historical
files you can send them to me as attachments
to e-mail , along with captions. They can also
be sent by regular mail to Fred Clinton, 102 S.
Jenkins Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. After
processing I will return all photos.
In addition to appearing on the web site,
photos will also be included on the Pictorial
History of the 63rd Infantry Division CD and
on the CD containing the unit history they
pertain to.
ADDRESSES INCLUDED IN INQUIRIES:
If you have an inquiry posted anywhere on the
web site, please check any addresses
appearing in the inquiry. If changes need to
be made please send me an e-mail with the
recommended change. Thanks.
another Newsletter. Things have been really
slow so not too much new stuff to report. I
guess the big thing since the last newsletter
was the addtion of a large number of
photographs
U S ARMY MUSEUM:
The US Army Museum is close to becoming a
reality with construction to start soon at Fort
Belvoir, Virginia.
If interested you can make donations to the
building fund by sending it to The Army
Historical Foundation, 2425 Wilson Boulevard,
Arlington, VA 22201.
Included at the National Museum of the US
Army will be a web-based Registry of the
American Soldier. Entries to this registry can
be made by going to www.armyhistory.org
Announcement for the registry included the
following information: " Every Registry entry
at the National Army Museum will include a
Soldier's name, rank, hometown and service
history" "Current Soldiers and Army veterans
can enroll in the Registry of the American
Soldier by logging on at
www.armyhistory.org. Spouses, parents,
children and friends can also enroll serving and
former Soldiers, to include deceased Army
veterans, on the web site. There is no charge
for basic enrollment in the Registry."
PHOTOS ADDED TO THE WEB SITE
There are a number of new photos in the
various photo sections of the web site. Please
take the time to view them and if possible add
to the captions where we have not been able to
identify those pictured.
Combat Photos
Occupation Photos
Miscellaneous Photos
I am still looking for photos to add to the
various photo sections, so if you have any
relating to the 63rd Infantry Division and
would like to include them in our historical
files you can send them to me as attachments
to e-mail , along with captions. They can also
be sent by regular mail to Fred Clinton, 102 S.
Jenkins Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. After
processing I will return all photos.
In addition to appearing on the web site,
photos will also be included on the Pictorial
History of the 63rd Infantry Division CD and
on the CD containing the unit history they
pertain to.
ADDRESSES INCLUDED IN INQUIRIES:
If you have an inquiry posted anywhere on the
web site, please check any addresses
appearing in the inquiry. If changes need to
be made please send me an e-mail with the
recommended change. Thanks.
NATIONAL REUNION:
Don't forget to show up at the National
Reunion to be held in Tacoma, WA in August
2007.. Go to the Reunion Page for details.
MINI REUNION:
A number of 63rd Infantry Division veterans
will be holding a mini-reunion in Pigeon Forge
Tennessee (Just south of Knoxville) during the
period 13-17 August 2007. The purpose is to
allow 63rd Infantry Division veterans who
cannot make the long journey to Tacoma, WA
for the National Convention, a chance to meet
with their buddies a little closer to home.
The reunion will be held in the Hampton Inn.
Hotel Rates have not been confirmed as yet,
but if you call Ray Wise at 1-304-768-5865 he
can provide further details.
Anyone can attend- friends, veterans, relatives,
anyone off of the street. The more attendees,
the cheaper the hotel rate will be.
I am told that Pigeon Forge is near
":DollyWood".
If you play to attend, contact Ray Wise prior to
10 Jul 2007 at the number provided above.
JOURNALIST AND AUTHORS SEEKING
INFORMATION
A number of journalist and authors are seeking
information from 63rd Infantry Division
veterans about various subjects such as
German Armor, German Jet aircraft and
actions during capture of several German
towns. Details of these request can be found
by reviewing Page 1 of the Bulletin Board for
specific subjects and location of the request.
So take a look at Bulletin Board Page 1 and see
if you can help these individuals
MEDALS AND RIBBONS OF FRENCH
AWARDS
In my Newsletter #25 ( go there) I mentioned
the availability of several medals issued by the
French government for award to veterans of
the liberation of France in WWII. Those
medals were available from the American Order
of the French Croix De Guerre, which as since
deactivated due to lack of members.
I recently received a letter from Steven F.
Kovach, President of the American Order of
the French Croix De Guerre that he still had a
few medals and ribbons left for sale. So if you
are interested you can contact Steven at the
following address: Post Office Box 82,
Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Supplies are limited and
not all medals are available.
Don't forget to show up at the National
Reunion to be held in Tacoma, WA in August
2007.. Go to the Reunion Page for details.
MINI REUNION:
A number of 63rd Infantry Division veterans
will be holding a mini-reunion in Pigeon Forge
Tennessee (Just south of Knoxville) during the
period 13-17 August 2007. The purpose is to
allow 63rd Infantry Division veterans who
cannot make the long journey to Tacoma, WA
for the National Convention, a chance to meet
with their buddies a little closer to home.
The reunion will be held in the Hampton Inn.
Hotel Rates have not been confirmed as yet,
but if you call Ray Wise at 1-304-768-5865 he
can provide further details.
Anyone can attend- friends, veterans, relatives,
anyone off of the street. The more attendees,
the cheaper the hotel rate will be.
I am told that Pigeon Forge is near
":DollyWood".
If you play to attend, contact Ray Wise prior to
10 Jul 2007 at the number provided above.
JOURNALIST AND AUTHORS SEEKING
INFORMATION
A number of journalist and authors are seeking
information from 63rd Infantry Division
veterans about various subjects such as
German Armor, German Jet aircraft and
actions during capture of several German
towns. Details of these request can be found
by reviewing Page 1 of the Bulletin Board for
specific subjects and location of the request.
So take a look at Bulletin Board Page 1 and see
if you can help these individuals
MEDALS AND RIBBONS OF FRENCH
AWARDS
In my Newsletter #25 ( go there) I mentioned
the availability of several medals issued by the
French government for award to veterans of
the liberation of France in WWII. Those
medals were available from the American Order
of the French Croix De Guerre, which as since
deactivated due to lack of members.
I recently received a letter from Steven F.
Kovach, President of the American Order of
the French Croix De Guerre that he still had a
few medals and ribbons left for sale. So if you
are interested you can contact Steven at the
following address: Post Office Box 82,
Wyckoff, NJ 07481. Supplies are limited and
not all medals are available.