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2009-11-05 - Gary Morrison wrote: I've written on this forum several times, but notice a common theme. All the postings are from people trying to find any information they can about a loved one (myself included), but no one from the 66th hardly ever answers. Surely someone out there can tell someone about a loved one? I've never seen anyone get a positive answer.

2009-10-07 - Patrick P. Coxsey, Jr. wrote: Patrick P. Coxsey, Sr. (Sv Bty 871 FA Bn) WWII 66 Infantry Division 1944-1945 - Retired from the U.S. Army in 1961. Passed away on September 26, 2009 at the age of 86 in Lompoc, CA. Buried at Lompoc Evergreen Cemetery, CA on October 2, 2009 with full military graveside honors. I believe my father, Patrick P. Coxsey, Sr., was a member of the 66th Infantry Organization in the Field Artillery. This information submitted by his son, Patrick P. Coxsey, Jr. Please reply to this email with your acknowledgement. Sincerely, Patrick P. Coxsey, Jr. Lompoc, CA

2009-10-04 - Todd Richards wrote: My grandfather, who died long before I was born and while my father was a toddler, was on-board the S.S. Leopoldville the night it was torpedoed. His name was Raymond Richards and he was a Staff Sergeant in charge of a mortar squad during combat operations prior to the sinking (might of been a mortar platoon). If anyone has any information about my grandfather, what he might've done that night, or who he was as an individual I would love to hear from you. Neither myself or my father got to know what he was like. I'd love to know about him.

2009-09-28 - Libby Unwin wrote: My grandfather, Moody Dale Cannon, may have been in the 66th division. He passed away several years ago, and I just found a patch very similar to the image here. Does that name sound familiar to anyone? Would love to hear from you.

2009-09-04 - Georgette Underdown - Dean wrote: This is an incredible site! I had an Uncle his name was George T Underdown UNDERDOWN, GEORGE T 32717457 ARMY PVT 11/27/1943 CE 853rd Engineer BN. Avn. Corps of Engineers first son of my Grandfather and Grandmother we were always told that his ship went down in WW2 and that thier dog howeled all night long before they received the news that thier son was killed. He had a son and named him George also, he must be in his 50's maybe 60's and we lost touch with him after that. I was to little at the time to even realize i had another cousin out there.This site has given more information than i think his own parents had on the sinking of the HMT Rohna.I've shed my tears for him knowing now what must have happened to my uncle and for the many that gave thier life for this country. Any info would be greatly appreciated. georgettemurphy@yahoo.com

2009-08-28 - Valerie Sabatoni wrote: Gerald S. King received two PURPLE HEARTS for surving the sinking of the Rohna Medical Ship.

2009-08-28 - Valerie Sabatoni wrote: My father is a survior of the medical ship "The Rohna". He was in the waters off of India, treding water for 8 hours moving bodies away before being rescued. Are there any other surviors out there? My father was in the air force and was rescued from bombing by this ship. After being borded on the ship it to was hit and sank 30 minutes later. My father watched it go under. He survied that and has lived a long life and is now 90 years old. Please contact me if you have any stories you would like to share. His name is Gerald King.

2009-08-14 - Randy Locklair wrote: My grandfather was in the 66th infantry division during WW11.Im trying to confirm wheather or not he was on the ship Leopoldville.His name was Bruce Locklair,from Darlington,S.C.If anyone knew anything about him,please contact me. Thanks

2009-08-03 - Tammy Gregory wrote: My uncle served in the 263rd Infantry 66th Division. I am interested in any information or photos of this group that someone may have. His name was Marshall W. Carlstrom and died on February 5, 1945.

2009-07-26 - Annie Collins Storland wrote: My father, Chester Earl Collins was in the 66th Infantry Division. I remember him telling us he marched through France and into Germany but that's about all he told us. I believe his dates of engagement were Feb 1945 until May 1945. He passed away in 1992. My Dad received the Bronze Star and in my research I see that only 483 were given. He never told us what it was for and growing up, I am sorry to say, I never knew the significance of it all. I know after the war he was an MP in Germany for a time. He came back to the states in Jan 1948. He served two tours of duty in the Army. One of his records survived a fire and you can see the burn marks. The record that survived was not the one of his time in WWII. Does anyone know of any other route to find out why my Dad received the Bronze Star?

2009-07-04 - John C wrote: Hi Forum, While on vacation I took some pictures of the 66th Division Panthers Veterans reunion at the WWII Memorial in Washington DC on June 25, 2009. I posted the pictures here if you're interested. Regards, John

2009-06-10 - Eric holseth wrote: I've started collecting WWII black panther 66th division material and would be pleased if any one would like to donate any items to my collection, you may contact me at hols.eth@hotmail.com, I live in minneapolis,mn.

2009-05-18 - Rev. G.W. Boisseau usn-ret wrote: searching for information about family members and close friends from the WWII US Army Field Artillery unit(s) 1st Bn.941st and/or 2nd Bn. 172nd. (formally trained as N.H Army National Guard from 1940-1944).

2009-05-17 - Lydia Efird wrote: My grandfather, Clyde Efird was in the 631st Field Artilley Battalion. His records were destroyed and if any one knows any thing about his unit, please contact me. Thanks

2009-04-23 - Bob McLaughlin Sr wrote: I recently discovered via a History Channel documentary on the sinking of the HMT Rohna and an internet search that my uncle, Sgt. Francis E. McLaughlin, AAC, 322nd Fighter Support Squadron, was a casualty in the naval disaster. His parents (my grandparents) and all 7 brothers and sisters have passed away. I'd like to get more info about my uncle if possible. THX,

2009-04-11 - John wrote: trying to find what part of the army my father was in in ww2 Fought in battle of the buldge Shipped out of Devins His name was John Brennan from Randolph Ma.

2009-03-24 - Alex Ingro wrote: I am looking for any iformation on my grandfather Thomas Andrew Henderson Ingro. He died a few years ago and I never really got a chance to learn anything about his life. My family doesn't know much about him because he was a pretty private man. I know that he served as a sharpshooter in the army during WWII and that he was part of Operation Husky (the invasion of Sicily) During his life he refused to speak about the war to anyone but my uncle because my uncle served in the Korean war. I would really like to learn anything about him. If you have any information please respond to me.

2009-02-19 - John Minnick wrote: I am trying to find a JJ Holmes who made an entry on 11-5-03 regarding the 34th Division in Italy during WWII. His email address is invalid at AOL

2009-02-03 - John Karrigan wrote: My dad was with the 66th, Master Sergeant J.Leo Karrigan. He was from the tiny village of Gays Mills, Wisconsin. I have some pictures, I was wondering if there is anyone that might have known him. Thanks, John Karrigan (son)

2009-01-10 - Brian Gurley wrote: Is anyone still doing a news letter for the 66th? I have a few photos of my Daddy, the Late Marshall Gurley and some comrades from the war. sure would like to find out some names. My Dad seldom spoke of the war other than telling me about Europe; The only stories my dad ever told that I recall were one about driving a supply jeep with a load of ordnance and being shot at by one of the Germans big Bertha guns and the shell landing in front of his jeep and causing a minor accident. The other was about a German prisoner about to be released he said the German was a postman and was eating his last meal before release, he said the German pointed at his food and said last good meal for long long time. God Bless all that Served. Brian Gurley 208 Stevenson Drive Belton, SC 29627 gdman4rel@yahoo.com

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