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January 3, 2006 |
| Name |
HELMUTH RUPPE |
| Email |
HRUPPE@AOL.COM |
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ELMONT |
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NY |
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USA |
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I am austrian born born in 1944 in salzburg .My fondest memories is that while walking in salzburg when i was about 5 years old some american soldiers came by in a truck and stopped and gave me an arm full of cookies which made my family very happy. there was not much food around then and certainly not many cookies and that memory will be with me forever thank u all of your vets PS I JOINED THE AIRFORCE I966 TO 1970 STATION SOUTHEAST ASIA GOD BLESS AMERICA
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December 30, 2005 |
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MANUEL H. PEÑA A. |
| Email |
penao4@hotmail.com |
| Home Page |
google |
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BOGOTA D.C. |
| State |
CUNDINAMARCA |
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COLOMBIA |
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THANKS FOR THE BEAUTIFULL PAGE USFA KIDS THAT I HAVE ENJOGED WITH MY 18 MONTH DAUGETER IN LAW AND ALL THE FIREFIGHTERS IN BOGOTA. AS A FIREFIGHTER I FIND YOUR MATERIAL VERY IMPORTANT BUT I WANT TO KNOW IF BEEN 66 I COULD APPLY FOR A WEEK COURSE IN THE U.S. HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR ALL OF YOU AT FEMA AND USFA Teniente MANUEL PEÑA bombero voluntario
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December 22, 2005 |
| Name |
Jim Wright |
| Email |
bmc-jww@earthlink.net |
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Milwaukee |
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Wisconsin |
| Country |
USA |
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USFA vets check out http://www.merrychristmas.at Merry Christmas and happy New Year.
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December 12, 2005 |
| Name |
Telmus |
| Email |
telmus14@yahoo.com |
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Wels |
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Upper Austria |
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Austria |
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I am looking for veterans who took part in the occupation of Wels/Upper Austria in May 1945.
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While in Salzburg 1945-46, I became GOOD friends with a 'Displaced Person' named JOSEF. He lived near the end of the tunnel. He was probably 13 to 15 years old. I think he was czech. I will pay $500 for someone to help me find him. d
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z i was chief clerk in 42d Division Signal Office 1945-1346
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November 16, 2005 |
| Name |
Charles Babcock |
| Email |
gumbab@sbcglobal.net |
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LaPorte |
| State |
Texas |
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USA |
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Served in Co "C" 350 Inf 1953-1955. Camp Roeder in Salzburg. Mountaing traning at Saalfelden
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October 25, 2005 |
| Name |
Don Evans |
| Email |
donlois3@msn.com |
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| City |
Ellsworth |
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IL |
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U.S.A. |
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With 67 MP Co. at Camp McCauley. Played baseball and basketball with Post Team 1952-1954
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October 15, 2005 |
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Erna Rieder |
| Email |
erna.rieder@sbg.at |
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| City |
Wald |
| State |
Salzburg |
| Country |
Austria |
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We are looking for Josef (Joe) Popio. He served in the 42nd Rainbow Division, 242.Inf.Reg. as Truck driver light, stationed in Wald, Austria, 1945. There is a familiy in Austria looking for contact to him or his relatives. Thanks and greatings from Austria
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October 10, 2005 |
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Francis P. "Rea" Hartigan |
| Email |
redhartigan@verizon.net |
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Randolph |
| State |
Vermont |
| Country |
USA 05060 |
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Served from 1951 to 1953 with 7627 QM service plt. in Salzburg. Just changing my email address.
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| Date |
October 10, 2005 |
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Francis P. "Red" Hartigan |
| Email |
redhartigan@verizon.net |
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Randolph |
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Vermont |
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USA 05060 |
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Served from 1951 to 1953 with 7627 QM service plt. in Salzburg. Just changing my email address.
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Great site with fascinating stories. My father was in the British army and served in Austria 1952 -1955. I remember when we were stationed in Vienna that my parents had a number of friends in the US Army NCOs club which they visited regularly. My most memorable recollection was of a tri service (the Russians wouldn't take part, or possibly weren't invited!)sports event at the British barracks at Schonbrun. I don't know who won, but one of the American Sgts wouldn't join in the drinking afterwards as his wife wouldn't let him. A tin bath was filled with beer and he was dumped in it fully clothed. Wonder how he explained that one to his wife. Keep up the good work on the site. John
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September 5, 2005 |
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johannes |
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Vienna |
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Austria |
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I like your web site. It is very interesting to read the stories (which, now and then, took place at places I know too, from nowadays) and view the pictures (same here). Thank you! Regards, johannes
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| Date |
August 31, 2005 |
| Name |
Nicholas A. da Costa |
| Email |
nad429@bham.ac.uk |
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Birmingham & Vienna |
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UK and Austria |
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TO whom it may concern, I am currently writing a PhD thesis about the Occupation of Austria, 1945-1955, and would be grateful for any stories about the USFA experience, and dealings with the Soviets and the Austrians, personal experiences, but also if you worked in the AC in Vienna. Please email me at the above address with your comments, name, and time spent in Austria and where! Thank you very much!
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| Date |
July 1, 2005 |
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Herbert (Herb) Williamson |
| Email |
sprucelawn@verizon.net |
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My e-mail address has changed to the above |
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Newburyport, |
| State |
MA |
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USA |
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I was Stationed in Salzburg Austria 1953 - 1955 with the 10th MRU located on the Alpenstrasse on the edge of Salzburg and attached to Hdqtrs Hdqtrs Camp Truscott. Would be happy to hear from anyone from the 10th MRU or Camp Truscott. Tel (978)465-5403
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i enjoyed the ansbach germany pics so much i am about to go there with my husband for three years. the pictures and information were helpful. thank you again
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| Date |
June 15, 2005 |
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Rosemarie Killias-McGraw |
| Email |
mariarosa_702@hotmail.com |
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Zurich |
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Switzerland |
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good for you guys, especially for all the veterans who were stationed in austria after april 1945. one of the many afro-american soldiers stationed near Linz, maybe Steyr, must be my father. never was able to trace him down, my mother who lives in salzburg, still keeps silent at the age of 78. unfortunately my childhood was a disgrace in this beautiful country. i was pushed around from one home to another and in salzburg, i spent five years with foster parents. because of my color the austrian spit in my face, called me chocolate and told me to wash myself with a soap by the name of LUX.. which was part of my mothers maiden name (stefanie luxbauer, in case somebody might remember her) she was a nurse in linz, but only 18 years old when she was raped (or not)... i wish i was made out of love...and had me at 19. my birthdate is march 16th. 1946. in case anybody remembers this date.. nobody speaks or mentions anything about that negative part of the occupation! especially the austrians, for whom we were a minority..and there fore
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| Date |
June 2, 2005 |
| Name |
James L. Zuidema |
| Email |
jlz65thdiv@aol.com |
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1300 W. Giles Road |
| City |
Muskegon |
| State |
Michigan |
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USA |
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I was Chief Clerk in Gen Clark's private office the first half of 1946 having been with the 65th Div when they took Linz at wars end. It has been over a year that I found this great web site. Since then I have been "talking" to several Vets that I found in the guest book. I just wrote to two sons of Vets who wanted information about their fathers. I think that this is a great opportunity for the young to get to know the old. I have also been in contact with Austrians who have written in the guest book. I am having a ball remembering my six months in Vienna.
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June 2, 2005 |
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Duel Van Owsley |
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I joined up with the some of the men who lelt Austria in Vicenzqa Italy in 1958. SETAF was exc elant duty. I married an Austrian lady, We had three children, one was born in Vicenza Italy in 1960. I truly want to go back. I'll never forget how US Soldiers were treated there.
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| Date |
June 2, 2005 |
| Name |
Duel Van Owsley |
| Email |
bc209@aol.com |
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| City |
Navarre |
| State |
Florida |
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USA |
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| Date |
May 28, 2005 |
| Name |
Dennis Yamber |
| Email |
dseysr@verizon.net |
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| City |
Latrobe |
| State |
PA |
| Country |
USA |
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Just an update on my e-mail address.My new address is dseysr@verizon.net Have a great week-end! Dennis Yamber
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| Date |
May 25, 2005 |
| Name |
bill connell |
| Email |
clcsutton@verizon.net |
| Home Page |
14 beacon court |
| City |
mashpee |
| State |
ma |
| Country |
US |
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I have sent pictures of camp rum including a list of companys and gi's.this is a great site,looking for more info to send.thanks.bill
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| Date |
May 24, 2005 |
| Name |
Paul J.Delfino |
| Email |
hrhpmd@aol.com |
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| City |
Rhinebeck |
| State |
New YORK 12572 |
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U>S>A> |
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was stationed with 149th army band [ 49th ]from 1954 to 1955 left in APRIL 1955. I played at dec. 30th. change of guard [ Sousa phone]againt Russians . We came out on top because we played the RADETZKY march this was in Vienna .also played string bass. Would appreciate hearing from any fellow band members.
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| Date |
May 21, 2005 |
| Name |
Fred Krenkler |
| Email |
Gldnoldies@aol.com |
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| City |
Lomita |
| State |
CA |
| Country |
USA |
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I am a member of USFA. I would apperciate help from anyone knowing of or of the whereabouts of a former USFA veteran. I was with the 42nd. Rainbow Div. as Regimental Interpreter 222 Inf. Regt. and at wars end I was assigned to USFA-Vienna Area Command to work with Sgt.W.Shepard. We both worked (ran) the enlisted mans hotel Egelaender,located at Franz Josef Bahnhof in the XVIII Bezirk- Wahring. (Heiligenstaedterstrasse) If anyone thinks he/she might know him ,I have a Photo of the two of us that I can supply.If my memory serves me correctly,I believe he came from the Mid-West Thanks for the help.
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