HQ & HQ
COMPANY, 2nd BATTALION |
COMPANY
HEADQUARTERS |
*Howard, H.E |
1st Lt. |
Co Comdr |
Bright, E.T. |
1st Sgt. |
1st Sgt. |
Casterhoudt, W.F. |
T/5 |
Mail Clerk |
Pikerton, C.S. |
Pfc |
Orderly, Co CO |
Lawson, E.T. |
Pvt |
Orderly, Bn CO |
*Cole, John M. |
1st Lt. |
|
BATTALION HEADQUARTERS |
Jones, G.M. |
Lt. Col. |
Battalion Comdr |
Padgett, E.C. |
Capt |
S-3 |
Richmond, J.R. |
1st Lt. |
Assistant S-3 |
Blum |
Lt. |
S-3 |
Riseley, J.B. |
2nd
Lt. |
Bn S-1 |
Greco, R.L. |
Capt. |
Bn Ex O |
* See below
for correct assignment.
|
STAFF
SECTION |
|
Bozeman, P.C. |
T/Sgt. |
Oper. Sgt. |
Barner, H.M. |
T/5 |
Bn Sgt. Maj |
Babb, R.C. |
T/4 |
Draftsman |
Snipes, T.F. |
Pfc |
Messenger |
Davis, B.W. |
Pfc |
Messenger |
Dulaney, K.O. |
Cpl |
Gas NCO |
(Grinnell, D.) |
T/5
|
Bn Clerk |
LIGHT MACHINE GUN PLATOON |
Lt. Grant |
|
|
Fishburn, R.E. |
1st Lt.
|
Platoon Leader |
Barbee, E.O. |
S/Sgt. |
Platoon Sgt. |
|
1st
SECTION |
|
Oden, G. |
Sgt.
|
Section Leader
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1st SQUAD |
|
Aultman, 1.E. |
Cpl |
Squad Leader |
Goodwin, W. |
Cpl |
Gunner |
Bates, S.B. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
McNeil, L. |
Pvt |
Asst. Gunner |
Sayre, L. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Mulcahy, V. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Martin, J.R. |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
Spencer, S. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Blair, R. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
|
2nd
SQUAD |
|
Jackson, W.C. |
Cpl |
Squad Leader |
Morgan, R.W. |
Cpl |
Gunner |
Munson, L.L. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Karacson, J. |
Cpl |
Gunner |
McIntosh, J. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Underwood, T. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Lapidoos, E. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Henderson, A.C. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Collins, C.C. |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
|
3rd SQUAD |
|
Smith, H.L. |
Cpl |
Squad Leader |
Bellville, C.E. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Baker, E.L. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Gray, W. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Banks, F. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Gower, R. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Singleton, |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Collins, C.G. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
|
4th SQUAD |
|
Dawson, R.J. |
Cpl |
Squad Leader |
Backus, F.C. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Isabel, J. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Stone, A.C. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
McMorrow, J. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Lowery, W. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Yedinak, P. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Demere, L.R. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Perry (Evac) |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Westberry, A.W. |
Cpl |
Hosp |
Standifer, P.M. |
Pvt
|
D.S. |
Armstrong, J. |
Sgt |
Section Leader |
O�Toole, A.C. |
Pfc |
Runner |
Crabb, G.W. |
Pfc |
Runner, 1st Sec |
|
|
|
|
MORTAR
PLATOON |
|
Bibb, E.E. |
1st Lt |
Platoon Leader |
Ramsey, R.D. |
S/Sgt. |
Platoon Sgt |
Jacomini, C.H. |
1st Lt |
Asst Plt Leader |
Bennett, R.J. |
Cpl |
Inst Cpl |
Dorsey, W.E. |
Pfc |
Runner |
Wooten, J.A. |
Pvt |
Runner |
Wier, F.B. |
Pvt |
Basic |
Ceriell, V. |
Pvt |
Basic |
|
1st SECTION |
|
Shaw, |
Sgt |
Section Leader |
|
1st SQUAD |
|
Kirton, J. |
Cpl |
Squad Leader |
Scales, G.A. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Little, A.T. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Nagle, A.L. |
Pfc |
No. 3 |
Gregg, L. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Early, H.P. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Green, J. (DS) |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
|
2nd SQUAD |
|
Baum, R.M. |
Cpl |
Squad Leader |
Ownby, B. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Cheek, W.H. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Sliwa, W.T. |
Pfc |
No. 3 |
Roach, D.F. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Hanson, H.P. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Esquibel, W.G. |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
|
2nd
SECTION |
|
Kohel, |
Sgt |
Section Leader |
|
3rd
SQUAD |
|
Roy, M.E. |
Cpl |
Squad Leader |
Jernigan, L.B. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Sokalski, M.S. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Gorman, J.R. |
Pfc |
No. 3 |
Joy, C.F. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Shevach, J. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Green, N. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
|
4th SQUAD |
|
Hamill, L.C. |
Cpl |
Squad Leader |
Silas, J.C. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Hoover, C.H. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
McCann, G.F. |
Pfc |
No. 3 |
Taylor, A. ? |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Arthur, T.C. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Balstad, J. |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
COMMUNICATION SECTION |
Bitala, J.A. |
WOJG |
Comm Officer |
Chase, E.E. |
S/Sgt. |
Comm Chief |
Watzka, R.J. |
Sgt |
Radio & Vis Chief |
Creveling, D.M. |
Sgt |
Mes Cen Chief |
Gilley, L.E. |
T/4 |
Radio Operator |
Drew, D.D. |
T/4 |
Radio Operator |
Harrison, J.F. |
Cpl |
Radio Operator |
Lyons, R.P. |
T/5 |
Radio Operator |
Koehler, C.F. |
T/5 |
Radio Operator |
King, J.R. |
T/5 |
Vis & Sig & P. |
Swarthout, T.J. |
T/5 |
Wire Chief |
Isbell, W.D. |
T/5 |
Record Clerk |
Russell, O.P. |
Pfc |
Record Clerk |
Hardy, H.S. |
Pfc |
Radio Operator |
Garrett, C.R. |
Pfc |
Radio Operator |
Hinojosa, A. |
Pfc
|
Radio Operator |
Zweifel, S. |
Pvt |
Radio Operator |
Botnick, G.A. |
Pvt |
Wire Lineman |
Hanson, G.A. |
Pvt |
Wire Lineman |
Patton, R.E. |
Pvt
|
Messenger |
Solace, H. |
Pvt
|
Messenger |
Wilbert, R.N. |
Pvt |
Messenger |
Johnson, W.L. |
Pvt
|
Messenger |
Davis, A.C. (DS) |
Pfc
|
Radio Operator |
MESS SECTION - DID NOT JUMP |
Thompson, L.L. |
S/Sgt. |
Mess Sgt |
Berthianine, A.J. |
Sgt |
Asst Mess Sgt |
Gross, N. |
T/4 |
Cook |
Smith, H.P. |
T/4 |
Cook |
Hymes, R.L. |
T/4 |
Cook |
Langervin, O.C. |
Pvt |
Cook |
Griffis, A.M. |
T/4 |
Cook |
Schneider, A.J. |
T/4 |
Cook |
McCullough, G.W. |
T/4 |
Cook |
Bergum, M.J. |
T/5 |
Cook |
Baldwin, W.L. |
Pfc |
Cook |
Johnson, W.L. |
T/5 |
Cook |
Ferreira, A.A. |
T/4 |
Cook |
Hilker, V.L. |
T/5 |
Cook |
Weigl, J.D. |
T/5 |
Cook |
Kilpatrick, C.W. |
Pvt |
Cook-Hospital |
Curtis, H.Y. |
T/5 |
Cook |
Byrd, C. |
T/5 |
Cook |
Hall, |
Pvt |
Cooks Helper |
MEDICAL DETACHMENT |
Lamar, R.F. |
Capt |
Surgeon |
Ausetts, A.L. |
S/Sgt |
Section Leader |
Rundell, K.H. |
T/4 |
Surg Tech |
Martini, R.P. |
Cpl |
Med Tech |
Mangels, R.B. |
T/5 |
Med Tech |
Parker, R.M. |
T/5 |
Surg Tech |
Crosby, H.C. |
T/5 |
Surg Tech |
Barry, R.W. |
Pfc |
Med Tech |
McCann, T.E. |
Pfc |
Clerk Gen |
Falauga, C.A. |
Pfc
|
Surg Tech |
Davis, G.C. |
Pfc |
Med Det |
German, M.F. |
Pfc |
Med Tech |
Stephens, K.L. |
T/4 |
Med Tech |
Bowers, J. |
Pvt |
Litter Bearer |
Tankersly, J.H. |
Pvt |
Litter Bearer |
Robichaux, L.J. |
Pvt |
Basic |
COMPANY
"D" 503d PARACHUTE INFANTRY |
COMPANY
HEADQUARTERS |
*Cole, John M. |
1st Lt. |
Co Commdr |
Meade, James G. |
1st Lt |
Ex Off |
Guy, Roy M. |
1st Sgt |
1st Sgt |
Rabe, A.W. |
Sgt |
Oper |
Himmelberger, H.G. |
Sgt |
Comm |
Booth, A.W. |
T/4 |
Radio Opr |
Wolf, K. Jr. |
T/4 |
Radio Opr |
Arnold, J.A. |
T/5 |
Asst Opr |
Branham, J.R. |
T/5 |
Mess |
Schaeffer, H.H. |
Pvt |
Mess |
Janezarski, V.G. |
Pvt |
Mess |
Howard, N.H. |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Majda, |
Pvt
|
R-Man |
Campbell, G.L. |
S/Sgt |
Supply Sgt |
Davidson, |
T/5 |
Asst Supply Sgt |
|
FIRST PLATOON |
|
Turinsky, Joseph A. |
1st Lt |
Plt Ldr |
Goetz, F.A. |
S/Sgt |
Plt Sgt |
Diehl, L.T. |
Cpl |
Comm |
Schroder, W.L. |
Pfc |
Radio Opr |
Cook, D.E. |
Pfc |
Mess |
Berger, D.G. |
Pfc |
Mess |
|
FIRST SQUAD |
|
Eubanks, R.E. |
Sgt |
Sqd Ldr |
Davis, M.G. |
Pfc |
Scout |
Foster, R.C. |
Pvt |
Scout |
Crews, D.W. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
LaMar, W.B. |
Pfc |
Asst Gnr |
Leonard, G.A. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Brown, W.A. |
Pvt
|
Grenadier |
Strecker, |
Pvt
|
R-Man |
Nagy, |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Topor, H. |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Foley, J.F. |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Fucci, A. |
Cpl |
Asst Sq Ldr |
|
SECOND SQUAD |
|
Lantis, W.J. |
Sgt |
Sqd Leader |
Circo, P. |
Pfc |
Scout |
Dolan, M.J. |
Pvt |
Scout |
Delane, T.T. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Gray, C.L. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Bright, R.C. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
McDonald, E.H. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Fentun, E.M. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Roberts, A.C. |
Pvt
|
R-Man |
Ingram, W.R. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Elwood, |
Pvt
|
R-Man |
Wright, H.L. |
Cpl |
Asst Squad Ldr |
|
MORTAR SQUAD |
|
Harris, O.W. |
Sgt |
Sqd Leader |
Fischer, A. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Dunphy, C.A. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Graham, E. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Valvanie, N.D. |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
Brown, B.A. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
|
SECOND
PLATOON |
|
Rucker, J.P. |
1st Lt |
Plt Ldr |
Vandivort, A.C. |
2nd
Lt |
Asst Plt Ldr |
Riberts, D.W. |
S/Sgt |
Plt Sgt |
Seal, M. |
Cpl |
Comm |
Ketzel, E.L. |
Pfc |
Radio Opr |
Connell, W.J. |
Pfc |
Mess |
Schwartz, J.G. |
Pvt |
Mess |
|
FIRST SQUAD |
|
Peterson, L.A. |
Sgt |
Sqd Ldr |
Clark, J.B. |
Pfc |
Scout |
Marino, F.S. |
Pvt |
Scout |
Clearwater, H.D. |
Pvt |
Gunner |
Bradford, G. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Finckler, F.L. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Watts, E.T. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Ward, B.E. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Bulger, H.F. |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Lee, W.E. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Euloth, C.W. |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Drews, H.J. |
Cpl |
R-Man |
|
SECOND SQUAD |
|
Cox, W.A. |
Sgt |
Sqd Ldr |
Drew, C.A. |
Pfc |
Scout |
Hine, D.D. |
Pvt |
Gunner |
Calla, A.R. |
Pvt |
Scout |
Binkley, H.G. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Harris, |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
Roca, C. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Puckett, C.L. |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Niedzwiccki, W.R. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Day, F.N. |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Trevillian, S.R. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Schmidt, H.W. |
Cpl |
Asst Sqd Ldr |
|
MORTAR SQUAD |
|
Wonditz, R.F. |
Cpl |
Sqd Ldr |
Martin, G.M. |
Pvt |
Gunner |
Minor, H. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Culaff, V.B. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Warren, |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
|
THIRD PLATOON |
|
Grant, Wilburn E. |
2ndLt |
Plt Ldr |
Schreifels, H.D. |
S/Sgt |
Plt Sgt |
Combee, K. |
Cpl |
Comm |
Gulonka, W.J. |
Pfc |
Radio Opr |
Rowlands |
Pvt
|
Mess |
Cactellanu, |
Pvt
|
Mess |
|
FIRST SQUAD |
|
Winsek, J. |
Sgt |
Sqd Ldr |
Stowe, N.M. |
Pfc |
Scout |
Williams, E.J. |
Pvt |
Scout |
Segobia, J.S. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Romero, J. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Roemus, J.R. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Dablock, J.E. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Moore, C.A. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Hans, P.E. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Targonski |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Craft, I.L. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Miller, S.E. |
Cpl |
Asst Sqd Ldr |
|
SECOND SQUAD |
|
Holt, R.V. |
Sgt |
Sqd Ldr |
Hanks, L. |
Pvt |
Scout |
Byard, R.L. |
Pfc |
Scout |
Rickard, E.T. |
Pfc |
Gunner |
Christian, C.W. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Ackerly, E. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Herndon, L.J. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Central, G.M. |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Castillo, F.S |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Hance, C.T. |
Pfc |
R-Man |
Flynn, J.J. |
Pvt |
R-Man |
Hadrava, L.N. |
Cpl |
Asst Sqd Ldr |
|
MORTAR SQUAD |
|
Gouvin, J.E. |
Sgt |
Sqd Ldr |
Shook, W.C. |
Pvt |
Gunner |
Combs, |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Carter, R.A. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Burbage, H. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Katcher, |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
COMPANY
"E" 503d PARACHUTE INFANTRY |
COMPANY
HEADQUARTERS |
Falcon, D.P. |
Capt. |
Co. Comdr. |
Ivie, C.M. |
1st Lt. |
Ex. Off. |
Simon, A. |
1st Sgt. |
1st Sgt. |
Schreiber, W.W. |
Sgt. |
Comm. |
Edson, J.P. |
Sgt. |
Op. |
Threet, F.A. |
Pfc |
Messenger |
Grybas, B.J. |
T/4 |
R. Op. |
Beutel, E.W. |
T/4 |
R. OP. |
Zeigler, A.F. |
T/5 |
R. Op |
Meiss, J. |
T/5 |
Rifleman |
|
FIRST PLATOON |
|
Luscomb, B.R. |
1st Lt |
Plat. Ldr. |
Duncan, H.A. Jr. |
S/Sgt. |
Plat. Sgt. |
Crittendon, E. |
Cpl. |
Sig. |
Jaccino, G. |
Pvt. |
Messenger |
Forseen, E.B. |
Pfc. |
Messenger |
Patterson, D.J. |
Pfc. |
Radio Operator |
|
FIRST SQUAD |
|
Hammond, C.E. |
Sgt. |
Sq. Ldr. |
Birchfield, J.M. |
Cpl. |
Asst Sq Ldr. |
Barbini, J.J. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Cook, H.L. |
Pvt. |
Gunner, LMG |
Bridges, O.L. |
Pvt. |
Asst. Gunner, LMG |
Ross, D.W. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Aultman, E. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Harmon, J.C. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Hawkins, R.D. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Norway, R.L. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Copas, J.C. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Hall, A. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
|
SECOND SQUAD |
|
Singleton, R.E. |
Sgt. |
Sq. Ldr. |
Dickerson, R.A. |
Cpl. |
Asst. Sq. Ldr. |
Cubbage, J.M. |
Pvt. |
Ammo Bearer |
Duckiewisz, F.R. |
Pfc |
Gunner, LMG |
Redfield, E.J. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Leonard, R.N. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Kunicki, P.M. |
Pvt
|
Rifleman |
Osborne, B.T. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Knotts, H.M. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Derr, J.M. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Cook, R.D. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Shearin, J. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
|
MORTAR SQUAD |
|
Bone, R.D. |
Sgt. |
Sq. Ldr. |
Lindberg, H.W. |
Pvt. |
Ammo Bearer |
McCown, L.E. |
Pvt.
|
Ammo Bearer |
Nash, C.C. |
Pvt. |
Ammo Bearer |
Smith, L.K. |
Pvt. |
Gunner |
Smith, C.F. |
Pfc. |
Asst Gunner |
|
SECOND
PLATOON |
|
Abbott, D.E. |
2nd
Lt. |
Plat Ldr. |
McKnight, C.W. |
Sgt. |
Plat Sgt. |
Fisher, I.B. |
Corp. |
Sig. |
Drake, E.J. |
Pfc. |
Messenger |
Sauer, C.H. |
Pfc. |
Messenger |
Rolader, E.T. |
T/5 |
R. Op. |
|
FIRST SQUAD |
|
Tannehill, W.R. |
Sgt. |
Sq. Ldr. |
Cunnigham, G.H. |
Cpl. |
Asst Sq. Ldr. |
Finley, J.G. |
Pvt.
|
Ammo Bearer |
McMillan, C.E. |
Pfc. |
Gunner, LMG |
Stokes, J.M. |
Pvt. |
Asst Gunner, LMG |
Knizel, A.J. |
Pfc. |
Rifleman |
Velpendasco, F.S. |
Pfc. |
Rifleman |
James, J.D. |
Pfc. |
Rifleman |
Moross, J.C. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Suddeth, H.F. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Fields, E.E. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Vaasquez, P.O. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
|
SECOND SQUAD |
|
Barry, E.J. |
Sgt. |
Sq. Ldr. |
Mayfield, T.P. |
Cpl. |
Asst. Sq. Ldr. |
Beckerman, E.F. J.r. |
Pfc. |
Ammo Bearer |
Gray, E.R. |
Pfc. |
Gunner, LMG |
Coenen, H.W. |
Pfc. |
Asst. Gunner, LMG |
Ferguson, R.B. |
Pfc. |
Rifleman |
Spivey, H.M. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Warren, F.C. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Schifter, M. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Ryther, R.R. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Egiziaco, W.A. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Liva, F.J. |
Pvt.
|
Rifleman |
|
MORTAR SQUAD |
|
Vaughan, E.L. |
Sgt. |
Sq. Ldr. |
Donovan, R.R. |
Pvt.
|
Ammo Bearer |
Stnitkoski, J. |
Pvt.
|
Ammo Bearer |
Welenski, J. |
Pvt. |
Ammo Bearer |
Lutz, J.A. |
Pfc. |
Gunner |
Reidvs, E.M. |
Pfc. |
Asst. Gunner |
|
THIRD PLATOON |
|
McCaffery, H. |
2nd
Lt. |
Plat. Ldr. |
Kannady, B.A. |
S/Sgt. |
Plat. Sgt. |
Carroll, C.R. |
Cpl. |
Sig. |
Donovan, P. |
Pvt. |
Messenger |
Vaughan, L.A. |
Pvt. |
Messenger |
Rowell, A.L. |
Pfc. |
R. Op. |
|
FIRST SQUAD |
|
Manefee, D.W. |
Sgt. |
Sq. Ldr. |
Eck, R.C. |
Cpl. |
Asst. Sq. Ldr. |
Johnson, D. |
Pvt. |
Ammo Bearer |
Grossi, J. |
Pvt. |
Gunner, LMG |
Callahan, |
Pfc. |
Asst.Gunner, LMG |
Hardy, W.D. |
Pfc. |
Rifleman |
Alred, O. |
Pfc. |
Rifleman |
Zieda, F.C. |
Pfc. |
Rifleman |
Vissi, M. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Kite, T.E. |
Pvt. |
Rifileman |
Cadwalleder, R.C. |
Pvt.
|
Rifleman |
|
SECOND SQUAD |
|
Marlott, H.E. |
Sgt. |
Sq. Ldr. |
Stephens, P.C. |
Cpl. |
Asst. Sq. Ldr. |
McQueary, P.W. |
Pvt. |
Ammo Bearer |
Maharry, J.B. |
Pfc. |
Gunner, LMG |
Gardy, A. |
Pvt. |
Asst. Gunner, LMG |
Oathout, R.V. |
Pfc. |
Rifleman |
Pope, J.C. |
Pfc.
|
Rifleman |
Thomas, E.J. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Toupal, L.D. |
Pfc. |
Rifleman |
Edwards, R. Jr. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
Cook, E.L. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
McClelland, R.C. |
Pvt. |
Rifleman |
|
MORTAR SQUAD |
|
Bryant, J.V. |
Sgt. |
Sq. Ldr. |
Hopkine, D.B. |
Pvt. |
Ammo Bearer |
Lennox, E.F. |
Pvt. |
Ammo Bearer |
Welch, F.J. |
Pvt. |
Ammo Bearer |
Maples, N.H. |
Pfc. |
Gunner |
Kendzieraki, C. |
Pfc. |
Asst. Gunner |
|
DETACHED
SERVICE |
|
Crown, C. |
Pfc.
|
|
Craddock, J. |
Pvt.
|
|
Corbin, N. |
Pvt.
|
|
Manjorre, T. |
Pvt.
|
|
Duncan, H. |
S/Sgt. |
|
Barry, E.J. |
Sgt. |
|
Cunningham, G. |
Cpl. |
|
Eck, R.C. |
Cpl. |
|
James, J.D. |
Pfc. |
|
Ford, C. |
Pvt. |
|
Monegar, R. |
Pvt. |
|
McQueary, P. |
Pvt. |
|
|
ADDITIONAL |
|
Gagnon, L.W. |
1st Sgt |
|
Shaeffer, H. |
Sgt (trans) |
|
Celburni, |
S/Sgt |
|
Franks, |
Pvt |
|
Milikin, L.B. |
1st Lt (KIA) |
|
COMPANY �F�
503RD PARACHUTE INFANTRY |
COMPANY
HEADQUARTERS |
Parks, H.P. |
1st Lt |
Co Comdr |
LaVanchure |
1st Lt |
Ex Off |
Wilson, G.P. |
1st Sgt |
1st Sgt |
Davis, M.C. |
Sgt |
Comm Sgt |
Phillips, J.R. |
Sgt |
Oper Sgt |
Commander, L. |
Sgt |
Messenger |
Boone, M.E. |
Pvt |
Messenger |
Wyss, M.E. |
Pfc |
Messenger |
Nobles, T.W. |
T/4 |
Radio |
Kovalick, G.R. |
T/4 |
Radio |
Jeffcoat, P.R. |
T/5 |
Radio |
Vance, O. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Donovan, H.W. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Peebles, C.H. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Steinborn, H.G. |
Pvt
|
Rifleman |
Dawson, H.G. |
S/Sgt. |
Sgt Atchd |
Girtman, R.R. |
T/5 |
S-4 Atchd |
|
FIRST PLATOON |
|
Bradbury, M.H. |
2nd
Lt |
Plat Leader |
Gladden, E.C |
S/Sgt |
Plat Sgt |
Scheff, F.L. |
Cpl |
Radio Cpl |
Iverson, R.D. |
Pvt |
Messenger |
Moore, R.M. |
Pvt
|
Messenger |
Carroll, J.N. |
T/5 |
Radio |
|
FIRST SQUAD |
|
Colee, D.E. |
Sgt |
Sq. Leader |
Cason, B.B. |
Cpl |
Asst Sq. Ldr |
Carter, T.C. |
Pfc |
Gunner, LMG |
Voils, S. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Rodriguez, M. |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
Sachs, J.M. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Kamas, E.J. |
Pfc
|
Rifleman |
Taylor, W.C. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Eason, C.J. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Johnson, C.W. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Val Bracht, L.C. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
|
SECOND SQUAD |
|
Barnes, G.E. |
Sgt |
Sq Ldr |
Boinelli, N.R. |
Cpl |
Asst Sq Ldr |
Smith, H.N. |
Pvt |
Gunner, LMG |
Beardsley, J.P. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Dawson, N.L. |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
Dent, B.J. |
Pvt |
Grenadier |
Barbour, P.S. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Becker, V.A. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Baker, J. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Sutcrowski, W.J. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Brown, M.C. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
|
MORTAR SQUAD |
|
Mickel,G.J.(Mikel) |
Sgt |
Sqd Ldr |
Fabrizi, F.H. |
Pfc |
Gunner, Mortar |
McLeod, H. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Raab, F.A. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Smith, W.B. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Sulky, J.J. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
|
SECOND
PLATOON |
|
Schuder, A.E. |
2nd
Lt |
Platoon Leader |
Kenny, T.A. |
S/Sgt |
Plat Sgt |
Nobles, E. |
Cpl |
Radio Cpl |
Park, D.F. |
Pvt |
Messenger |
Martin, A.L. |
Pvt |
Messenger |
Roberts, T.T. |
Pfc |
Radio |
|
FIRST SQUAD |
|
Nichus, A.A. |
Sgt |
Squad Leader |
Latham, G.D. |
Cpl |
Asst Sq Ldr |
Reavy, C.L. |
Pfc |
Gunner, LMG |
Wilson, F.C. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Knositoz, W.E. |
Pvt
|
Ammo Bearer |
Wise, C. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Yurgilevitch, W. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Seivey, C.W. |
Pvt
|
Rifleman |
Ficco, V. |
|
Rifleman |
Siler, E.H. |
|
Rifleman |
|
SECOND SQUAD |
|
McDonald, J.L. |
Sgt |
Sq Ldr |
Coldron, E.W. |
Cpl |
Asst Sq Ldr |
Aster, G.P. |
Pfc |
Gunner, LMG |
Reinbold, W.M. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Baukracht, K.R. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Simpson, C.H. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Santero, T. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Wuertz, W. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Jones, A.S. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Gibson, R.R. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
McGinn, R.P. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Rivolta, J.J. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
|
MORTAR SQUAD |
|
Gleason, F.L. |
Sgt |
Squad Leader |
Vanderwall, R.V. |
Pvt |
Gunner, Mortar |
Baumgarten, P.L. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Bracken, R.J. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Quintanilla, H. |
Pvt
|
Ammo Carrier |
Ryncavage, J.J. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
|
THIRD PLATOON |
|
McRoberts, W.N. |
1st Lt |
Platoon Leader |
McMorroy, T.P. |
2nd
Lt
|
Asst Plat Ldr |
Webb, N.O. |
S/Sgt |
Plat Sgt |
Neiger, J. |
Cpl |
Radio Cpl |
Thompson, R.L. |
Pvt |
Messenger |
Paul, J. |
Pvt |
Messenger |
Grinnell, D. |
T/5 |
Radio |
|
FIRST SQUAD |
|
Williams, O.G. |
Sgt |
Squad Leader |
Meeks, H.L. |
Cpl |
Asst Sq Ldr |
Mann, K.L. |
Pfc |
Gunner, LMG |
Sheuerman, H.L. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Kitch, R.E. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
Lang, F.C. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Ling, D.O. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Taraskiowicz, S.C. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Smith, J.M. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Wright, J.P. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Ellis, G.H. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Shropshire, J.S. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
|
SECOND SQUAD |
|
Ratliff, C.E. |
Sgt |
Squad Leader |
Pickett, C.E. |
Cpl |
Asst Sq Ldr |
Boiling, S.C. |
Pvt |
Gunner, LMG |
Eide, L.L. |
Pfc |
Asst Gunner |
Johnson, R.P. |
Pvt |
Ammo Carrier |
Goodman, S.E. |
Pfc |
Grenadier |
Cline, D.W. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Todd, P.L. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Kelly, R.J. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
Thompson, E. |
Pvt
|
Rifleman |
Rryza, W. |
Pfc |
Rifleman |
Harrison, B.L. |
Pvt |
Rifleman |
|
MORTAR SQUAD |
|
Halford, A. |
Sgt |
Squad Leader |
Keenas, R.C. |
Pfc |
Gunner, Mortar |
Maniak, W.J. |
Pvt |
Asst Gunner |
Stripling, W.F. |
Pfc |
Ammo Carrier |
|
ADDITIONAL |
|
Fishburn, R.E. |
1st Lt |
|
Hostinsky, M.A. |
1st Sgt |
|
Vaughn, W.F. |
S/Sgt |
|
Cole, W.F. |
Sgt |
|
Haycock, K. |
Cpl |
|
Synkowski, M.P. |
Pfc |
|
Blaltivik, P.J. |
Pvt |
|
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Bill Calhoun recalls: At the time of the Nadzab jump Mike Hostinski
was the 1st sergeant. This is obvious in reading the Journal. When I
joined the company, 3 January 1944, �Pinky Wilson was the first sergeant.
Also, when I joined 1st Lt Arthur E. Schuder was the first platoon leader,
�Red Dog� LaVanchure was the third platoon leader, William McRoberts was
the company executive officer, and �City� Parks, now Captain, commanded
the company.
A memorandum from �503d Parachute Infantry,
A.P.O. 929�, dated 5 September 1943, �SUBJECT: Roster of Officers� states
�the following is a roster of Officers who participated in the Markam
Valley, Lae Campaign 5 September 1943.
HQ & HQ
COMPANY 2nd BATTALION |
|
|
|
|
RANK |
NAME |
A.S.N. |
DUTY |
|
|
|
|
Lt.Col. |
JONES, George M. |
019965 |
Battalion Commander |
Captain |
GRECO, Ralph L. |
064356 |
Bn Exec. Officer |
Captain |
PADGETT, Eugene W. |
0409767 |
Bn S-2 & S-3 |
2nd Lt. |
RISELEY, Jerry B. Jr. |
0414699 |
Bn S-1 |
1st Lt. |
COLE, John M. |
0372004 |
Company Commander |
1st Lt |
HOWARD, Hugh E. |
0387920 |
Co. Exec. Officer |
1st Lt |
JACOMINI, Clement H. |
0412213 |
Platoon Leader |
1st Lt |
BLUM, Frank J. |
0311620 |
Platoon Leader |
2nd Lt. |
GRANT, Wilburn E. |
0452840 |
Platoon Leader |
1st Lt. |
BIBB, Edgar E. Jr. |
0363820 |
Platoon Leader |
MEDICAL (Attached) |
|
|
|
|
Captain |
LAMAR, Robert F. |
0380994 |
Battalion Surgeon |
Captain |
BRADFORD, Charles H. |
0348272 |
Asst. Bn. Surgeon |
|
|
|
|
COMPANY
�D� |
|
|
|
|
Captain |
BATES, Ralph |
0339783 |
Company Commander |
1st Lt. |
MEADE, James G. |
01283108 |
Executive Officer |
1st Lt. |
RUCKER, John P. |
01283143 |
Platoon Leader |
1st Lt. |
TURINSKY, Joseph A. |
01281037 |
Platoon Leader |
2nd Lt. |
McNERNY, Thomas P. |
01286162 |
Platoon Leader |
2nd Lt. |
VANDIVER, Arthur C. |
01283872 |
Asst. Plat Ldr. |
|
|
|
|
COMPANY �E�
(This Roster has been cut short) The
regimental memorandum evidently was on legal size paper. When the copy
was made it was made on letter size; therefore, "E" Company officers were
not included. The listing of the "E" Company officers and assignments in
the adjutant�s journal are correct.
COMPANY
�F� |
|
|
|
|
1st Lt |
PARKS, Harold R. |
0336484 |
Co Commander |
1st Lt |
LAVANCHURE, Wiliam E. |
0453646 |
Executive Officer |
1st Lt |
McROBERTS, William N. |
0395083 |
Platoon Leader |
1st Lt |
SCHUDER, Arthur E. |
0450786 |
Platoon Leader |
1st Lt |
FISHBURN, Randolph E. |
0407560 |
Platoon Leader |
2nd L |
BRADBURY, Max H. |
0425452 |
Asst. Plat. Ldr. |
|