503d MAIL CALL 2
(LETTERS FROM OTHERS)
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| 25 June 2002 |
Bob McGetchin
Guys
I am sorry to pass
on that
Defender & Honorary 503d -o-0-o-
What a shock! I'm
lost for words.
Bob was a stirrer, and I shall miss his constant stream of invective & comments on the military, guns, & (above all) the man v. women thing. A little while ago he sent me a photo of a nude, big breasted blonde in sunglasses holding up two large bass, and with it the comment "If you don't hear from me for a while, you'll know I've gone fishing. I may never return! (Sgd) Happy Poorboy" Paul Whitman Honorary 503d
I'm numb and in a state of shock. Bob was truly a very good friend and lovable character. He was gruff, but had a heart of gold. He loved to shock people with his e-mails, trying to get a reaction out of them. Then he would get upset when someone returned the favor. He gave the appearance that he was tight and miserly with his money, but was always helping someone in need. He lived a full, exciting, adventurous life. He was a great patriot, clearly understanding the problems that confronted our county. I felt sad for him because he had an all consuming love for a woman who wanted nothing to do with him. She sought happiness, never realizing that it was on her door step, ringing her door bell, and asking to come in. Now he is is gone and I will miss him greatly.
George Munson -o-0-o- I was never too fond of School Teachers but I too will miss him in some crazy sort of way.
Art Napolitano
What a shock to wake up on Sunday
Morning to the word
So long Bob. Pave the way for
us.
Don Abbott
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| ULISS "WHITEY" THACKER |
My name is Tracy (Thacker) Hyatt. I live in Martinsburg WV. My father Uliss Thacker served with some of you fine gentleman in the 503rd. I am sad to report to you that he passed away Oct. 18, 1992 due to his heart. My siblings know very little about the time he spent in service for he spoke very little about it other than to tell us that he was quite a brawler. Obviously this was very difficult for him to discuss. I know that he received several accommodations but am not sure of all of them. He had told us that after he left the service that his mother threw out his gear that he returned home with including his uniform. We now think that he disposed of them himself because of the memories that it held were hard for him to face. I would be most appreciative of any information you could give me. I do believe he went by the nickname Whitey. My family is now in the process of trying to have his medals reissued for future generations to see. Thank you so much for serving our country. If anyone would happen to remember my dad I would love to hear from you at [email protected]
Thank You
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| ROBERT G. CARSON |
Cindy Crawford wants to locate ROBERT G. CARSON whose last known address was 315 Greer St., High Point, NC as she has several photos of him from her father's collection . He made the jump on Corregidor.
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CAFFERY J. DUGAS |
Thanks, (Caffrey Dugas died |
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THE LITTLE RED ROADSTER |
 Bill
Calhoun was startled to see a US convertible with a rumble seat with a
Jap at the wheel come "roaring" past F Company's position at the last set of
senior officers quarters. D Battery's fifty caliber machine gun
took it under fire and halted it abruptly.
This red roadster (pictured) was owned by Harry J. Harrison (USMA Class of 35), and he sold it to a junior officer when he left Corregidor. Here it is pictured on Harrison's honeymoon at Baguio. Comments are invited. |
| BOB WEBER |
My father is Robert (Bob) Weber,
and he jumped on Corregidor on February 16th, 1945. He served briefly in A
Company, then was in F Company and Service Company. He now lives in
Hesperia, Ca., and would love to hear from any and all who served with him.
He does not have a computer, but I will be glad to forward any messages to
him. We, his children and grandchildren, would also like to hear any stories
any of you have to tell. Thank you for this fascinating site. I've printed
some of it and sent it along to Dad, and he was really happy to get it. I
look forward to hearing from anyone who remembers my dad.
Sincerely,
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| Andrew Piwowar to all 'troopers 20 JUNE 00 |
Gentlemen,
I would like to hear from any 503rd member who personally knew my Dad. His name and rank PFC A. J. (Andrew) Piwowar. He was a member of Company F, 2nd Batalion, 503rd Paratrooper Infantry. Thanks, |
| James Benson to all 'troopers7 17 JUNE 00 |
I am the wife of a
paratrooper that fought on Corregidor. He has mentioned
from time to time "I
wonder what ever happened to ....?" My husband's name is James
Benson. So my question is, "Does anyone have information concerning the
following names?"
(I might not have the spelling right, please forgive me for this) Macy Taylor, Littleton,NC:Robert Schwoverland: Chanaletti, Jacksonville, Fla: Lt. Mc Cullough. Thank you for this 503 Mail page and all of the other sites pertaining to the 503 Regimental Combat Team. Sincerely, [email protected] (James Benson) |
| SGT
G. KOZ 173rd/ 503rd Inf. 4 AUG 00 |
Great site,
Greetings from the 173rd Airborne Brigade, 503rd Infantry. We inherited your lineage and were born again for Vietnam. The 173rd/503rd was deactivated 1972 and remained dormant for 28yrs. On July 12 2000, the infamous 173rd Airborne Brigade was reactivated in Vinceza, Italy as the 508th Infantry. Best to you all ! Sgt. Koz 173rd Airborne, 503rd Infantry RVN "http://members.aol.com/gkozdron/web"
Sgt. Koz runs a website for members of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Click on the address to visit his website. |
| Karson Snyder
09 APRIL 00 |
My
father, Bob "Doc" Snyder, was in F Co., 503d RCT as a rifleman. We're
getting him a computer and hope to get him hooked up soon. He's still
living in Winston-Salem, NC, but his squad is getting small. Among
others, he's lost Carl "Mean" Ballard, his squad leader, and A.T. Field, his
Asst. Squad Leader / 1st SGT over the last few years. Both good men
and much missed.
Dad didn't make it to
Corregidor in '95, but I hope he goes back soon, especially to Negros. The
proudest thing that I can say is that I'm his son. I also feel very lucky to
have graduated from West Point exactly 50 yrs after BG Jones. In fact, I saw
him a few weeks before my graduation while he was at his 50th reunion there
in the Spring of 1985. He was quite a man. All of you are
quite a group of men.
The thing that has
impressed me the most over the years at all the reunions I've gone to is
that the 3000 Thieves are actually very much gentlemen.
Respectfully, |
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H Version 09.20.13
I
was writing to
see if anyone remembered my dad, Caffery J. Dugas from Carencro, LA. He
served in the 503rd from May 23,1942 to October 28, 1945. Dad was a cook
(T/4) in Service Company. I don't think he jumped on Corregidor, but he does
have five pictures of the jump on the island. I think he did participate in
New Guinea and the Philippines.