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|
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.
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|
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. |
|
