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edward sidorski
(aka shedosky) |
Wednesday,
5/11/05, 2:47 PM |
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I was a platoon sgt
in A Co. 39th infantry training battalion. I was one of the first cadre
from C. Co. 26th infantry 1st division (big red one) I was discharged
sometime in July 1941. Had to reenlist when Dec 7th rolled around. The
reason that I dissappeared from Camp Croft is because the army found
out that I had studied radio and they transferred me to the Signal Corp
and sent to Kettle Cape Umnak Alaska, I was discharged for a second
time in Oct 1945 (oh! happy day) |
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Jackson Pa |
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Michael Halik |
Friday, 4/29/05,
6:22 PM |
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I was in training
at Camp Croft during the months of May, June July and August of 1943.
Upon completion of my training I went to the the Repo- Depot outside of
Naples, Italy from where I was assigned to Fox Company, 15th Infantry
Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division, I was with the 3rd ID until I stepped
on a mine during the invasion of Southern France on August 15, 1944. I
will have to research my files to see which Training Battalian I was
with at Camp Croft. I did send postal cards home from the camp so the
address should be on them. If anyone shoud remember me please send me
an E- mail. At the time of my training my home was in Clifton, New
jersey |
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From: |
Sparta, New Jersey |
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mhalik01@worldnet.att.net |
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edward sidorski
(aka shedosky) |
Wednesday,
4/27/05, 6:19 AM |
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I was a platoon sgt
in A co. 39th infantry training battalion, and would have had a safe
place to be during the war but as a kid I studied radio and some one in
the defence dept found that out and in 1942 I was transferred to the
Signal Corp and was sent to Alaska Umnak Island as a radar maintenance
man. |
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Susquehanna Pa |
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sidorski@nep.net |
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Mike Carozza |
Sunday, 4/24/05,
10:39 AM |
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I am researching
information concerning my Uncle Joe Carozza who was KIA near the Po
Valley, Italy Oct. 10th 1944. He trained at Camp Croft sometime between
Oct. 15th, 1943 and Feb. 22, 1944. He also trained at Ft. Meade MD.
before his unit was sent to Africa in March 1944. I found a letter
dated Feb. 17th 1944, stating that he was assigned to Co. D, 30th
infantry brigade at Camp Croft. You have done a great job with this
site. Any information is appreciated by me and my family. |
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Horseheads, NY |
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E-mail: |
mcarozzajr@stny.rr.com |
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David Pike |
Thursday,
3/31/05, 7:10 PM |
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We moved into a
undeveloped area of Camp Croft in 1972. I spent many a years running
the woods and old buildings. This puts new meaning for this Marine to
where I grew up. It is with many thanks that this website is here. David |
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Spartanburg |
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E-mail: |
devildog8411@comcast,net |
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Richard Long |
Tuesday, 3/29/05,
3:56 AM |
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My Dad, who has
passed away was a Sgt and Drill Instructor at Camp Croft and he met my
mother in Spartanburg SC. When I was very young I can remember him
taking me to where Camp Croft used to be and showing me where he was
stationed. His name was Edward M. Long or Edward Merle Long. After he
had passed away my uncle, (My moms brother), Joe Stepp told me a
stories about my dad at Camp Croft. I have a picture somewhere of my
Dad and his unit in a picture taken at Camp Croft I would gladly donate
to the musuem if I can find it. Thanks, Richard Long |
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Chesapeake, Virginia |
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onehondo1@cox.net |
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Andrew Jobe |
Sunday, 3/27/05,
4:42 PM |
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From: |
Spartanburg |
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E-mail: |
awjobe1962@aol.com |
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paul c. vincent |
Tuesday, 3/22/05,
9:19 AM |
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How can I obtain
information about the 2005 reunion? |
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From: |
pennsville, nj |
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paul.vincent@pseg.com |
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Ilene Jones
Cornwell |
Friday, 3/18/05,
1:21 PM |
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I'm DELIGHTED to
have discovered this CC site! I'm a 7th-generation native of
SC--beginning with Col. John Thomas of Revolutionary War fame and
originator of the Spartan Militia--and my father was based at Camp
Croft before being deployed to the European Theater during WW II. Camp
Croft had the historical roots for our Jones family, since John and
Jane Black Thomas' homeplace was near Fairforest Creek, in what is now
the southeast corner of Croft Park. Can you tell me if a trail has been
blazed to the 1904 DAR marker to the Thomas homeplace at that site? I'd
like to visit it on April 29-30, when I'm in Spartanburg for my late
mother's burial. I'll appreciate hearing from you. Kindest regards from
Ilene Jones Cornwell, Nashville, TN. |
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Nashville, TN, cum Spartanburg |
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ijcorn@bellsouth.net |
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John |
Friday, 3/11/05,
7:31 AM |
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My Grtandfather
just died and I was looking through his war albums and I found out he
was in Croft. Its too bad so many WWII vets are dieing off. |
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New York |
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Robert David
Anderson |
Friday, 3/4/05,
1:16 PM |
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Thanks for
maintaining this wonderful collection of material relted to Camp Croft.
My period of training there in the fall and early winter of 1944 was
filled with delightful, though sometimes very hard, experiences.
Unfortunately, I was never able to maintain contact with the many men
in my infantry training platoon after the war. My company commander was
Capt. Grey (Gray) and we often sang while on our forced marches
"Marching away with Capt. Grey." While standng guard duty during one
pitch black night during maneuvers,he and Lt. Schmidt accosted and
challenged me (you couldn't see your hand in front of your face) I
shouted, "Who goes there? Give the password." Without warning, Lt.
Schmidt pulled out his 45 and fired directly into my chest from a few
feet away. The blank almost knocked me over,but they apologized
profusely. Along with most of the company, we were given a 10-day delay
enroute which allowed me to catch the Clinchfield Railroad in
Spartanburg and travel to Dante, Virginia to spend a brief period with
my dad before reporting to Ft. Meade and then to Staten Island where we
boarded ship for Liverpool. Crossed England by train to Weymouth and to
Le Havre, France via LCI across the channel. "40 & 8s" took us to
Metz which had only recently been captured after a hard battle. I was
assigned to Co. L., 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Division which was
then in Saarlautern, Germany. We moved through Bastogne on or about
January 17, the day after the Battle of the Bulge was considered over
and into Holland to back up the British at the Remagen bridgehead. From
there it was fighting through the Rhur Pocket, accross the Rhine River
and eventually serving briefly as occupation forces. The 95th was the
second division back from the European Theatre garrisoned at Camp
Shelby, MI. Training and being re-equipped for the battle of the
Japanese homeland (our advance party had already left for Hawaii where
we had been assigned a beachhead on the main island)when the fist atom
bomb brought hostilities to an end. Later service took me to Ft. Dix
and Ft. Monmouth in New Jersey where I worked in separation and
reception centers until discharge as Staff Sgt. Altogether, it was a
wonderful experience but not one that I would want to relive again at
age 79. |
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Ted Argeson |
Friday, 3/4/05,
5:37 AM |
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I was pleased to
see Ignazio D'Agati's recent message, and that he resides in Wayne, NJ
as I do. I also was in the last training cycle at Camp Croft, SC, that
concluded 10 January 1946. I was in Co.D, 38th Battalion, which is
where I'm positive Ignazio was also stationed. Subsequently, I shipped
out to Germany for occupation duty and was assigned to the 970th
Counter Intelligence Corps (C.I.C.). Luckily, President Truman had the
courage to drop the two atom bombs on Hiroshima nad Nagasaki to end the
war; otherwise, young boys straight out of infantry training, like
Ignazio and me, would have been in on the assault on the Japanese
mainland. I have no doubt that casualties would have been in the
hundreds of thousands. |
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From: |
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Igna zio J.
D'Agati |
Saturday,
2/26/05, 1:07 PM |
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I was in Camp Croft
from August 1945 through January 1946. Our group of soldiers were the
last 17 week infantry wartime infantry training program. I spent 19
weeks in Camp Croft and upon my completion, was sent to Europe in
February 1946 with the occupation USA army. I served in the Inspector
General Office in Paris during the shutdown of many installations in
France in 1946. |
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Wayne, NJ |
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dagatii@asme.org |
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Don Condrill |
Monday, 2/14/05,
9:24 PM |
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I was at Camp Croft
from about the end of May 1942 until October 1942. I trained as a heavy
machine gunner on the water cooled caliber 30. The 30th Battalion. I
then was sent to the Infantry Radio Operators school at Camp Croft
where we learned the Morse Code and how to operate the radio equipmemt.
The 26th Bn. Upon completion of my training, I was ordered to Camp
Davis, NC tp become an Officer Candidate in the Anti Aircraft
Artillery, graduating on the 21st of January 1943 and becoming a second
lieutenant. |
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originally - Brooklyn, New York |
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dcondrill@cox.net |
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Paul F. Blefari |
Monday, 2/14/05,
5:08 PM |
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I took my basic
training in 1943 at Camp Croft South Carolina in D company and shipped
out from Camp Edwards near Boston, MA. I landed at Liverpool, England
and was assigned to the 35th Inf. Division at St.Lo. I was wounded at
Nancy, France and at the Battle of The Bulge in Belgium just outside
Bastone. I enjoyed my stay at Camp Croft and enjoyed visiting
Spartenburg when out on pass. I would like to hear from anyone that was
there in September 1943 thru December 1943. |
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Pittsfield, MA |
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pblefari@sbcglobal.net |
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Gavin Hodge |
Sunday, 2/13/05,
5:39 PM |
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Going towards Lake
Edwin Johnson, past the rifle range is a gate across the road, just
past this gate on the left hand and about thirty yards in the woods are
some concrete structures that apparently had roofs at one time. The
larger of the two concrete building has an oddly cast concrete
structure in the floor running the full length of the building and a
neatly cut large stone leading into the entrance marked "LEE" What were
these buildings used for? |
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Spartanburg |
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ghodge601@bellsouth.net |
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robert neal sr. |
Friday, 2/4/05,
6:21 PM |
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I have a camp croft
book from 1941,my uncle William Statnik was inducted august 7,1941,did
his training there, have his enlisted record and discharge record,plus
a card with 12 rules like number 9 rule to allow no one to commit a
nuisance or dis-order. Would like to donate where ever they should go. |
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greenville s.c. |
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E-mail: |
popandma@aol.com |
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robert j reeves |
Thursday, 2/3/05,
4:21 PM |
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Company B Training
cycle beginning March 1943, server North Africa and Italy.... |
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Attleboro, Ma |
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E-mail: |
irenejr@comcast.net |
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H W "Mutt"
McCord |
Wednesday,
2/2/05, 1:46 PM |
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hello Ron, Haven't
signed in this year so doing it now. Thanks for a great 2004 reunion.
Hoping to see you at the 2005 reunion. Thanks Robin for the great
pictures. "Mutt" McCord Ex-Company B, 30th Bn. 9th reg, camp Croft SC.
1942- 1944 |
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Decatur, Alabama |
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muttisapup@bellsouth.net |
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robert grubbs |
Monday, 1/17/05,
11:32 AM |
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my uncle Jodie
Allen , from Griffin Ga. trained at camp croft and I have inherited all
if his memorabilia and two uniforms looking for information |
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newnan, ga. |
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E-mail: |
mailto:grubbens1@ |
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Steven O'Dell |
Sunday, 1/16/05,
9:22 AM |
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My father trained
at Camp Croft (A Company, 30th Battalion) sometime between February and
October 1944. I have a Camp Croft newspaper "The Spartan" dated 11
April 1944, and a platoon photograph, undated. Would you like a scan or
copy of these? |
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From: |
St. Joseph, Missouri |
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E-mail: |
steveodell59@hotmail.com |
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Alfonso Nicro |
Thursday,
1/13/05, 6:45 AM |
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I trained at Camp
Croft in 1944 and from there i joined the 87th infantry div. I was with
I co.of the 345th reg. |
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From: |
Pennsylvania |
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alnic@evenlink.com |
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Shirley Reece |
Tuesday, 1/11/05,
6:44 PM |
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my Father was
stationed at campcroft sometimes beween 1943--1945 I lost contact with
him years ago I don't even know if he is still living he was from
Maryland his name was Douglass J White is there any way if I can find
out any information as to when he was there in campcroft. I do know he
left by train in July or August 1945 a month or two before I was born.
any information you could find for me please e-mail me back thank you,
Ms.Shirley white Reece |
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Spartanburg S.C. |
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E-mail: |
nana92245@aol.com |
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James M Shugrue |
Thursday, 1/6/05,
7:15 AM |
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just want to be
listed in the guest book for now keep up the good work nice to read
from othters that hve servered at camp croct in 1945 Feb. 22 or there
aboutjim |
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Worcester ma. |
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E-mail: |
kay and jim charter ,com |
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Brian |
Thursday,
12/30/04, 8:57 AM |
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Great site! |
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Woodruff, SC |
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silver |
Wednesday,
12/29/04, 4:18 PM |
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hi i was given a
card by i believe sgt acosta. i was interested in veterans for a VA
clinic, inc. i do not know the web site. i tried entering veterans for
a VA clinic, but nothing came up. does anyone know about this? |
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From: |
vets for peace |
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E-mail: |
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Jim Hennessey |
Thursday,
12/9/04, 6:17 PM |
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Took my basic
training at Camp Croft.March 1944,35th IRTC.Sad times but memories that
last forever.Served in 87th(Golden Acorn) Inf.Div.-Gen. Patton's 3rd
Army-E.T.O. |
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Bayonne New Jersey |
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E-mail: |
ND-JimHennessey@webtv.net |
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Jim Hennessey |
Thursday,
12/9/04, 6:13 PM |
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Took my basic
training at Camp Croft.March 1944,35th IRTC.Sad times but memories that
last forever.Served in 87th(Golden Acorn) Inf.Div.-Gen. Patton's 3rd
Army-E.T.O. |
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Bayonne New Jersey |
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E-mail: |
ND-JimHennessey@webtv.net |
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sgt rc acosta |
Monday, 11/29/04,
5:54 PM |
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very good sight |
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penscola fl |
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Art Kourian |
Monday, 11/22/04,
7:59 AM |
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Sorry I missed the
Camp Croft Vet Reunion. Although I was 18 when there,9/45 to 12/45, my
memories are still clear of my time there and in Spartanburg.From there
I went to the ETO and left the Army in 1947. Best regards to all
associated with the Vet Reunion and publication of "When the Soldiers
Came to Town." Art Kourian 2nd Platoon,A Company |
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E-mail: |
artkor@aol |
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H W "Mutt'
McCord |
Sunday, 11/21/04,
8:12 PM |
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Hello out there to
all you old Ex-camp Croft soldiers. The 2004 reunion was a good one.
You guys missed a good reunion. Thanks to all the Ron Crawley family
and Robin Zimmerman we had a grand time. Ex-Crofter H W "Mutt" mcCord
Company B 30th Bn. 9th reg. 1942-1944 |
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Decatur, Alabama |
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muttisapup@earthlink.net |
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Robert E. White |
Thursday,
11/4/04, 1:08 PM |
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I took my infantry
basic at Croft in 1944, from April to September. The hottest months of
the year. I have many memories, some good and some not so good. After
Croft, I joined the 76th Infantry Division, and we saw action in the
Bulge, Rhine crossing and across Germany to meet the Russions on the
Elbe River. |
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Greenport, NY 11944 |
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E-mail: |
rwhitesr@optonline.net |
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DEL GIUDICE |
Wednesday,
10/20/04, 7:32 AM |
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HEAVY WEAPONS
COMPANY C 29TH AS CADRE, CORP. FEB. 1942 THROUGH SEPT. 1943. SHIPPED TO
CAMP BLANDING, FLA. |
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CRANSTON,/PROVIDENCE RI |
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C27TH25@AOL.COM |
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Robert H.Gunter
Sr. |
Monday, 10/18/04,
6:24 AM |
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My father,Bush
H.Gunter Jr. was at Camp Croford.I have no dates.Afterwards was sent
overseas with 172nd Infantry Ragiment,43rd Infantry Division.He My dad
passed away Nov. 11 1989,on Vetrens Day.We were all very proud of
him.He won two Silver Stars on 14th and 18th of January 1945 on Hill
580,Luzon Philippine Islands. He was a Medic attached to a infantry
unit. I know he went to Camp Croft.I have one scarf with remember me on
it Camp croft S.C. Afterwards he went to FT. McCLELLAN,ALA(CO.B-14Bn
March 1943 !st LT.F.H.Spears Jr. commanding Officer. |
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Pensacola Florida |
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rhg@bellsouth.net |
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rc acosta |
Sunday, 10/17/04,
4:04 PM |
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very good sight |
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Don Karr |
Saturday,
10/16/04, 12:47 PM |
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Friend of Duane
Harvey Hodges. |
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Champaign, IL |
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E-mail: |
donkr39@sbcglobal.net |
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Bill |
Saturday,
10/9/04, 7:18 PM |
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I failed to mention
in my previous post, this man was a Medic, and held the rank of Sergeant |
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Barnes |
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henbrixfuzz@comcast.net |
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Saturday,
10/9/04, 7:14 PM |
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I recently
purchased a complete uniform from a soldier in the 4th Service Command.
I am hoping to identify this man. The only information I have so far
is... "Krick, 14" written in ink on the inside of the shirt and tunic.
There is a first initial before the name that I cannot make out. Also
there is "W1220" written in ink, which may be part of his serial
number? If anyone has any information or can point me in the right
direction to research this please feel free to e-mail me. Thank You,
Bill |
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Croydon, PA |
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E-mail: |
henbrixfuzz@comcast.net |
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Charles Glover |
Wednesday,
9/29/04, 3:43 AM |
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Very nice site. We
are trying to find out information about our uncle. He was at Camp
Croft 11/42 until 4/43 from there he went to Camp Edwards, Mass. He was
with the CoI 143rd Infantry Reg. 36th Division. He was killed at the
battle of San Pietro in Italy 12/18/43 I have a picture of his group on
the back it says 2 battalion. His name was Ernest Glover from
Gloversville,NY |
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From: |
New Britain, Ct. |
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E-mail: |
wgloverc@netzero.com |
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FRANK J KREISEL |
Tuesday, 9/28/04,
9:58 AM |
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this 18 year old,
who never traveled more than 20 miles from home, was inducted in the
army and put on a train. no idea where we were going, just told to pull
down the shades on the train and wait. the rumors on the train were
wild. we were going to the air force, the mp's, etc. in the middle of
the night in 1943, the train stopped, i raised the shade and there in
front of me is a billboard reading,"welcome to camp croft infantry
replacement training center" that was the last sign we wanted to see.
then came basic, more training at fort meade, then camp shanks, and
then a 38 day boat ride from brooklyn to new caledonia. then the
solomons, phillippines, and finally japan. quite an experience for a
young green kid from new jersey..... |
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WOODBRIDGE, NJ |
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E-mail: |
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Jean Dyke Kinney |
Saturday,
9/25/04, 12:23 PM |
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Seeking info on any
one who was in Basic Training March 1944 with Harry W. Dyke . He was
from Penn Yan NY. I am his daughter. His widow is now 83 and lives with
me in Ga. any info appreciated. |
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From: |
Georgia |
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E-mail: |
nanny111138@aol.com |
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Royce Knight |
Wednesday,
9/15/04, 7:51 PM |
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What a great site.
I can remember going with my Dad to Camp Croft when I was a Kid. He was
route salesman for Garners Potato Chip Co. later to become Lays Potato
Chip Co. He serviced the Oficers club the NCO club and the PXs . brings
back eat memories of GIs training , quite a sight for a teenage boy |
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Greenville |
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E-mail: |
wrknight@charter.net |
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charles e,
gibson |
Tuesday, 9/7/04,
5:36 PM |
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i was inducted into
the army at camp croft in 1942 and served in several units until i
served overseas in the 104th inf, div. then after returning to the
states i was with co. b 30th batallion at camp croft until croft was
closed and i was sent to ft. wright ny until i was discharged in 1946. |
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From: |
winston-salem nc |
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E-mail: |
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Barbara Wyld |
Tuesday, 9/7/04,
1:26 PM |
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My grandfather,
Harold Wyld, was stationed at Camp Croft anywhere between 1941-1943. I
was looking at the photo gallery to see if I could spot him, but I when
I zoomed in, it was too pixelated. Cool site though. Thanks. |
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From: |
Lindenwold, NJ |
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E-mail: |
pinsaw@yahoo.com |
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Ray Merriam |
Sunday, 9/5/04,
3:23 PM |
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I am the publisher
of Thomas Street's memoir "How to Survive Combat as Point Man if You're
Lucky... and Lose Freinds if They're Not", which you kindly include a
mention of on your web site and a link to the page on my web site which
gives a brief excerpt from his book. I will put a link to your web site
on the pages for Tom's book. Thanks for helping support a very small
publisher (one-man home-based operation since 1968). |
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Bennington, VT |
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ray@merriam-press.com |
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James Dodge |
Sunday, 9/5/04,
8:45 AM |
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I remember our
Sargent's name was Estervick, and was in Company E. I hope I spelled
his name correctly. Anybody else remember this? I was 19 at the time.
Just celebrated 80 years. The year was May, 1943. |
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From: |
Springfield, Illinois |
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E-mail: |
jserver@aol.com |
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Whitney P.
Mullen |
Wednesday,
9/1/04, 4:18 PM |
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I took Infantry
basic training at Croft in the 35th IRTB. Began late July to early
December 1944. Shipped overseas early January 1945 and served in the
15th Infantry Regiment of the Third Infantry Division from late January
to mid-December of 1945. I was discharged in mid-February of 1946 at
Ft. Dix NJ. |
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Burlington NC |
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E-mail: |
whitmull@bellsouth.net |
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