The Story of The 69th Infantry Website  

Help fund the Website and be recognized!

The 69th Infantry Website got started almost by accident.  In February 2000, the late Harold Ruck, Co I 272nd Inf Rgt, then President of the "Fighting 69th Infantry Division Association, Inc," sent a note to Joe Lipsius, Hq 272nd Inf Rgt who was serving as Reunion Chairman for the 53rd Annual Reunion of the 69th to be held in Atlanta, Georgia in Aug 2000.  The note was from another 69er questioning why the 69th did not have a Website as many Division Associations did.  Ruck asked Lipsius if he knew what needed to be done and if he was interested.  Lipsius agreed to look into the matter. 

On April 23, 2000, with agreement from the Association's President and Treasurer to supply a beginning minimal amount of $200.00 to an acquaintance of Lipsius who was an expert in Website creation, the 69th Infantry Website was born.  Lipsius was designated Webmaster, a name common for the director of a Website. 

A full report of the Website was made at the Directors and Membership Meetings at the Reunion in Atlanta and is in bulletin VOLUME NO 54 NO. 2, Jan-Apr 2001.  There was no dissent at either Meeting. 

In August 2000, Amy Rose, daughter-in-law of the late Morton Rose, 3rd Battalion Surgeon, 273rd Inf Rgt, volunteered her journalism experience to edit and type as needed.  Rose was given the honorary title of Assistant Editor.  In January 2001, James K. Richardson , Co B 272nd Inf Rgt, contacted the Website offering his considerable Website creation skills.  With the help of Rose and Richardson, soon there was no longer the need for the expert, and his minimal charges.  Richardson became the Co-Webmaster and Technical Engineer, Rose became Editor. 

One of the Association's leaders asserted that the Website's funding had not been properly approved and it should not be supported by the Association because so many members did not have computers.  He suggested the Website ask bulletin readers for donations to sustain its costs. 

The Website team took this suggestion but in a slightly different manner.  First, it donated funds for at least a year's operation.  Then, it started a Self Funding program, through the the Website only.   Donations were sought In Memory Of a deceased 69er, or In Honor Of a living 69er, or, a donation could be made by name only.  The 69er's Unit would be recognized but the amount donated would not.   Other means to secure donations would be used if proper and available. 

Funds are needed to pay for the Website's space, exclusive name, ad-free Guest Book and technical costs as they may arise.  Make your donation in any amount.  Send to: 

 69th Infantry Website
6314 Deerings Hollow
Norcross, GA 30092-1800

Contributions

In Memory Of Allen C Williams, Sv Co 272nd Inf Rgt, by his nephew, Michael (Mike) Williams

In Memory of James Norman Whalen, AT Co 271st Inf Rgt, by his son. Michael F. Whalen

In Memory of Nelson A. Wright, killed in action, Co G 273rd Inf Rgt, by his cousin, Billy H. Bell

In Memory of Charles Griffith, Co C 661st TD Bn, by his gunner, Charles Yannul

In Memory of Ed Lucci, Co A 273rd Inf Rgt, by his friend and admirer, Stuart Jon Hruska

In Memory of Archibald A. Farrar, Co F 273rd Inf Rgt, by his daughter, Janet Farrar Byington

In Honor of Andrew J. Kasicky, Co C 272nd Inf Rgt, by his daughter, Andrea Kasicky Hitchcock

In Honor of Philander H. Delphey, Jr., Co B 271st Inf Rgt, by his son-in-law Thomas W. Mann, Jr.,
and his wife, Nancy Lynne Delphey Mann

In Memory of Jack B. Tyson, Co H 273rd Inf Rgt, by his sons, Larry and John Tyson

In Memory Of Emmett Withers, Co M 273rd Inf Rgt, by his son, Tom Withers

In Memory Of Allen C Williams, Sv Co 272nd Inf Rgt, by hi nephew, Michael (Mike) Williams

In Honor Of 69th Infantry Division and its Attached Units, by Lisa A. Korzetz

Orland P. Pullen, Co B 271st Inf Rgt

In Memory Of George W. Hinant, Co C 271st Inf Rgt, by John Hinant

In Memory Of Francis J. Bigham, Co A 271s Inf Rgt, by his daughter, Pat Zadrozny

Ray Twork, Bn Hq 269th Engineers Combat Battalion

In Honor Of Glenn R. Lewis, 273rd Inf Rgt. by Ryan Green

In Memory Of Marvin R. Petersen, Co A 273rd Inf Rgt, killed in action, by his nephew, Terry Roy Petersen

Charles W. Chapman, Hq & Hq Btry 69th Div Arty

William "Bill" Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt, a loyal member of the 69th Infantry Division and supporter of the 69th Infantry Website

In Memory of Benjamin M. Simon. Co H 272nd Inf Rgt, killed in action, by his nephew, Philip J. Simon

James L. "Jim" Mynes, Co K 273rd Inf Rgt

In Memory of Irby Farmer, Co K 273rd Inf Rgt and In Honor of Joe Lipsius, Headquarters 272nd Inf Rgt and Webmaster, 69th Infantry Website, by Barbara C. Farmer

In Memory Of Charles Thau, U.S.S.R. 58th Guards Division, by his son, Jeff Thau

William L. "Bill" Whitworth. Headquarters Company, 272nd Inf Rgt

In Honor Of Milford Alan Tucker, AT Co 273rd Inf Rgt, by his son, John E. Tucker

To support The 69th Infantry Website, by William J. Davis, Cannon Co 272 Inf Rgt

Norman J. DeMouth, Co E 271st Inf Rgt

In Memory Of Robert W. Mottaz, Co F 273rd Inf Rgt, by his wife, Ingeborg W. Mottaz

William Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

In Honor Of Rufus Edgar Martin, Jr., Co H 273rd Inf Rgt, by his son, David Martin

In Memory Of Alexander Seipenko, Co L 272nd Inf Rgt, by his son, Dave Seipenko

William Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

James L Mynes. Company K 273rd Inf Rgt

In Memory Of Eldon Wasemiller, Hq Co 3rd Bn 271st Inf Rgt, by his wife, Mildred "Mickey" Wasemiller

In Memory Of Hugh S. Carpenter, Btry C 880th FABn, by his great nephew, David S. Clark

In Honor Of Paul H. Eagon, Co I 273rd Inf Rgt, by his wife, Elaine Eagon

In Memory Of John S. Carlton, Jr., Co C 271st Inf Rgt, by his sister, Margaret Coombs Turnbull and his niece, Peggy Turnbull

In Honor Of John Walter, 69th Quartermaster Company. by his son, Steve Walter

In Honor Of William J. "Bill" Heagney, Co I 273rd Inf Rgt, by his daughter, Katie Scuorzo

In Memory Of James William Harvey, 569th Signal Company. by his son Daniel J. Harvey

Clyde H. Ware, 69th Div Hq Co

In Memory Of Louis W. Phohopek, Co D 272nd Inf Rgt, by the co-workers of his daughter, Susan Terry, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

In Memory Of Elmer F. McClain, 69th Recon Troop, by his daughter Cindy Dales

In Memory Of Harold Gardner, 69th Recon Troop, by Cindy Dales

John H. Gerster, Co C 369 Med Bn

In Memory Of David G. Scatena, Co G 271st Inf Rgt, by his son, Edward Scatena

In Memory Of Isaac Sobel, Battery Unknown 69th Artillery Unit, by his son, Sylvan Sobel

Ivan D. Williams, Co D 777th Tnk Bn

In Memory Of Edward Sczcepanski, 369th Med Bn, by his son, Gary E. Stephens

Carl L. Macknair, Co L 273rd Inf Rgt

Ivan D. Williams, Co D 777th Tnk Bn

Charles M. Mabe, Sr., Co B 271st Inf Rgt

In Memory Of Alton G. Shahan, Co I 272nd Inf Rgt, by his son, Alton G. Shahan, Jr.

Myron W. S. Reid, Hq Co 1st Bn 272nd Inf Rgt

Michael Moscaritolo, 69th Recon Troop

In Honor Of Robert L. Schueler, my 69th Recon Troop buddy, by Michael Moscaritolo

John S. Tounger, Co D 271st Inf Rgt

Mark O Flanagan, Co M 273rd Inf Rgt

Jens Muller, Zschepplin, Germany, WWII historically interested individual

Lawrence E. Pankop, Hq Btry 879th FABn

In Memory of Albert B. Drake, Sr., Co D 369th Med Bn, by his son, Albert B. Drake, Jr.

Franklin C. Diekman, Bry A 724 FABn

Warren Dodge, Co I 272nd Inf Rgt

Irvin Hunsburger, Co A & D 271st Inf Rgt

Carl Arfa, AT Co 271Inf Rgt

R. B. Sherrill, Co A 369 Med Bn

In Memory Of Joseph C. Kotsko, 569 Signal Co, by his wife, arlene. R. Kotsko

Thomas J. Bowen, Co F 273rd Inf

In Memory Of Edwin J. Moloney, Co G 273d Inf Rgt, by his daughter, Anne Moloney Black

Jim Mynes, Co K 273rd Inf Rgt

Herbert O. Frye, Co D 272 Inf Rgt

Bing Poon, Co E 271st Inf Rgt

Adam A. Adamsky, Co A 369 Med Bn

In Memory Of John J. "Irby" Farmer, Co K 273rd Inf Rgt, by his wife, Barbara Farmer

Chet Yastrzemski, Co E 272nd Inf Rgt

Frank Thompson, Med Det Hq Co 3rd Bn 273rd Inf Rgt

In Memory Of Charles Thau, one of the Russian soldiers in the posed shaking hands photo, by his son, Jeff Thau

In Memory Of Omer C. Shipe, Sr., Hq Co 2n Bn 272nd Inf Rgt, by his grandson, Charles F. Mathews

Lawrence E. Bartling, Rgtl Hq Co 272nd In Rgt, by Mike M. Best

In Memory Of Joseph Kapnick, 1st Bn Hq Co 273rd Inf Rgt, by his wife, Eleanor Kapnick

Frank Mankiewicz, Co D 273rd Inf Rgt

Mark O. Flanagan, Co M 273rd Inf Rgt, for Mar and all the lovely ladies who have put up with us for so many years.

In Memory Of John Irby Farmer, Co K 273rd Inf Rgt, and In Honor Of Joe Lipsius, Hq 272nd Inf Rgt, from the family of John Irby Farmer.

In Memory Of Lester J. Milich, 569th Signal Company, who succeeded Maj. Gen. E. E. Reinhardt as President of The Fighting 69th Infantry Association, by his son Richard Milich

Ralph G. Angeli, Co K 272nd Inf Rgt

For Edgar G. Albrecht, 69th Military Police Platoon, by John A. Albrecht

In Honor William J. Matthews, Co G 272nd Inf Rgt, by his son, Jay Matthews

Charles H. Green, 273rd Infantry Regiment, by son, Mark Green

In Memory of Earl F. Ambrester, 569 Signal Company, by his daughter, Teresa Shroades

In Honor Of Allen Fluke, AT Co 273rd Inf Rgt, by his grandson, Barry Treece

William J. Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

Kevin Hawkins, in honor of James Fallin, Co H, 272nd Infantry Rgt.

Earl B. Reese, Jr., 69th Div Hq Co

In Memory Of William N. Steel, Co F 272nd Inf Rgt, by his son, Robert Steel

Eldon J. Kolka, Co B 777th Tnk Bn

Robert Ross, Military Police Platoon Headquarters Co, 272nd Inf Rgt

William J. Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

William "Bill" J. Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

In Memory of Chester William Bricker, Jr., Co H 272nd Inf Rgt, by his daughter, Penny E. Cracas

James L. Dostart

Samuel N. Alwine, Co H 271st Inf Rgt

Oscar C Drees, Co C 271st Inf Rgt, by Scott Farley

George A. Bailey, Jr., Co A 661st TD Bn

In Honor of Wendell "Doc" Meggs, 2nd Platoon Medic Co K 273rd Inf Rgt, by a fellow member, Jim Mynes.

In Memory of John I. Farmer, Jr.,Co K 273rd Inf Rgt, by his wife, Barbara C. Farmer

William Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

Walter W. Harpain, Co F 273rd Inf Rgt

Ollie D. Young, Co G 273rd Inf Rgt

Lloyd H. Herr, Co C 271st Inf Rgt

In Memory of Don B Ahl, KIA, and Honor of 2nd Platoon, Co F 271st Inf Rgt, by one of them, Raymond C. Norris

In Honor of Noble Eugene Goode, Co L 271st Inf Rgt, by his son, Fred Knoble Goode

Louis W. Pohopek

William P. Higgins, Co B 272nd Inf Rgt

In Memory of Joseph L. Juskowiak, Co A 369th Med Bn, by his son, Terry Juskowiak

William J. Mathews, Co G 272nd Inf Rgt

In Memory of Ferd C. Flagg, Co E 272nd Inf Rgt, by his sister, Jacqueline B. Massengill

In Memory of Francis Thomas Marshall, Btry A 879 FABn, by Terry P. Mayew.

William"Bill" Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

Ray A. Strauss, Med Det 272nd Inf Rgt

James P. McNicholas, Co E 272nd Inf Rgt

Leon Boyajan, Co M 273rd Inf Rgt

George S. Cole, 69th Div Hq

Arthur E.Holgate, Anti-Tank Co 271st Inf Rgt

In Memory Of Delbert Philpott, Co A 273d Inf Rgt; by his wife, Donna Philpott

Edward V. Hill, Jr., Btry B 881 FABn

In Memory Of Paul M. Walters, Co B 271st Inf Rgt, by Paul M. Walters III

Richard E. Haines, Co 1 271st Inf Rgt

Nathan J. Fullmer, Co C 272nd Inf Rgt

Marvin L. Reber, Btry C 880th FABn

William "Bill" Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

Edward Gottfried, Co K 272nd Inf Rgt

Marcel Sedano, Co C 777th Tnk Bn

In Honor Of Victor Craig Bull, Cn Co 271st Inf Rgt, by his wife, Madeleine F. Bull

Robert E. Harris, Co D 273rd Inf Rgt

In Memory and Honor Of the men of the 69th Inf Div and attached Units, by Donald Mc Cue, military historian

Gary Klopfenstein, Co C 273d Inf Rgt

Paul V. Camenzind, Co B 777th Tnk Bn

Ray P. Dinsmore, Co A 271st Inf Rgt

In Memory of Karl P. Moritz, 69th Inf Div, by his daughter, Judith A. Lundin

Gaylord W. Thomas, Hq Co 777th Tnk Bn

In Honor of Joseph W. Sexton, Co E 273rd Inf Rgt and 2nd Bn Hq Co 273rd Inf Rgt, by his wife, Jeannine A. Sexton

John B. Durst, 69th Inf Div or Attached Unit unknown

Charles N. Rice, Co B 273rd Inf Rgt

In Honor of George D. La Moree, HQ 3rd Bn 272nd Inf Rgt, by his wife, Janice M. La Moree

In Memory Of Robert E. Gipple, Co G 272nd Inf Rgt, by his son, Marty Gipple

Thomas C. Graves, Co F 273rd Inf Rgt

Norbert J. McGettigan, Unit unknown

For The Men Of Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt. by William Davis, one of them.

Harold W. Crutchfield, Co H 272nd Inf Rgt

In Honor Of James F. Curran, Co K 271st Inf Rgt; by his wife, Catherine T. Curran.

In Honor of Julius Haberman, Co L 272nd Inf Rgt; by his son, Robb Haberman

James G. Tyson, Co C 271st Inf Rgt

Howard R. Keyser, Co H 273rd Inf Rgt

In Memory Of Cliff Eley, Battery C 880th FABn, by his wife, Katherine A. Eley.

For C. Hubert Fry, 272nd Inf Rgt, by his nephew, Dennis J. Fry

In Memory of Benjamin Morris Simon, Co H 272nd Inf Rgt, Killed In Action; donation by nephew, Ben Simon

In Memory of Thomas W. Gillespie, Co I 271st Inf Rgt, KIA, Feb 28, 1945; donation by The Historical Commision of Wayne Township, New Jersey

William "Bill" Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

William W. Roberts, Co M 272nd Inf Rgt

In Memory Of Herman F. Lumpkin, Btry B 880th FABn; by his daughter, Nancy L. Coan

William B. Jackson, Co G 273rd Inf Rgt

In Honor Of James Morris Ezell, Co A 273d Inf Rgt, by his daughter, Brooke Ezell Lassister

For All The Men Of Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt; by one of them, William J. Davis

In Memory And Honor Of The Men of The 69th Inf Div, by Lewis C. Ballington.

In Memory Of Joseph H. Gerold, Co L 271st Inf Rgt; by his son, Steven Gerold

In Honor Of Howard R. Stahlman, Co K 272nd Inf Rgt; by his grandson, Micah D. Wolfe

William "Bill" Davis, Cannon Co 272nd Inf Rgt

L. Edward Thomas, Co F 273rd In Rgt.

In Memory Of James J. Kennedy, Co F 271st Inf Rgt, by his son, Jim Kennedy

In Memory Of Robert L. Gardiner, Co D 273rd Inf Rgt, by John W. Phillips of Co D.

Donald M. McGee, Co H 272nd Inf Rgt

Kent P. O'Kelly, Co C 273rd Inf Rgt

In Honor Of James Moore Kirby, Co F 271st Inf Rgt, by his sons Mark and Thornton Kirby .

In Memory Of Paul W. Figg, 69th Inf Div; by his son, Clarence L. Figg

S. Miller Harris, Hq Co 69th Inf Div

In Memory Of Robert Henderson, 661st TDBn; by his granddaughter, Pamela J. Reid

In honor of G. Scott Gresham, Co, G, 271st Infantry Rgt by his daughter, Lucy A. Gresham.

Clyde M. Awad, Anti Tank Co 273rd Inf Rgt

In Honor Of Vern D. Hunt, Co E 273rd Inf Rgt; by his son, Tim Hunt.

Clarence F. Burke, Co G 272nd Inf Rgt

In Honor Of Arthur I. Cooper, Btry B 880th FABn; by his son, Scott J. Cooper

In Honor Of The Men Of The 69th Who Did Good! by Orlando C. Madeira, Co A 272nd Inf Rgt

In Honor Of Walter M.Haney, Co M 271st Inf Rgt; by his son, Keith Haney

Rex M. Golobic, Co D 272nd Inf Rgt.

In Memory Of And In Honor Of The Men of Anti-Tank Co 271st Inf Rgt; by one of its members, George C West

In Memory Of Francis J. Elliott, Co E 273rd Inf Rgt; by his son, Francis J. Elliott, Jr.

In Memory Of Ferd C. Flagg, Co E 272nd Inf Rgt; by his son, Douglas M. Flagg

Bill Davis, Cannon Co, 272nd Inf Rgt

In Memory Of Francis E. Sullivan, Co E 272nd Inf Rgt; by son Kit M. and Grandson Kevin, and their wives.

Joseph R. Sedlacek Co G 271st Inf Rgt

Igor N. Belousovitch, Co E 273rd Inf Rgt

William "Bill" Davis, Cannon Co, 272nd Inf Rgt.

In Memory Of Hollis T. Landrum, Co B 272nd Inf Rgt' by his wife Erna May Landrum

Vern D Hunt Co E 273rd Inf Rgt

In Memory Of Oliver W. Brosey, Co B 273rd Inf Rgt, Killed In Action, Feb 22, 1945; from an admirer, Nat Rosenblatt

Juergen Moeller, 69th Infanty Website, Germany Liaison, Honorary Member

Nelson Beck, Co D 273rd Inf Rgt

Robert E. Osiecki AT Co 271st Inf Rgt

Clarence Goon, Co G 271st Inf Rgt

Joseph F. Huber, Anti-Tank Co 272nd Inf Rgt

Walter Haag, Btry B 881st FABn

Adolph Mena, 661st TDBn

Georg Wolff, Co A 271st Inf Rgt

Stanley Olszyk, Co F 23rd Inf Rgt

William "Bill" Davis, Cannon Co, 272nd Inf Rgt.

Richard W. King, Co D 273rd Inf Rgt

George E. Dildine, Co H 271st Inf Rgt7