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From Russ Osborn – 194 / C
Would like to get in touch with anyone from 194/C or anyone who remembers him.
Russ can be reached at Russandemma@gmail.com
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Hi Ed,
This probably isn't something you would be interested in for the Scions newsletter, but this is a picture of my dog, Champion Daybreak Varsity Jump, also know as "Talon". He was named in honor of my Dad, Don Phinney, 513PIR. We lost Dad 3 years ago but he will always live in the hearts of his family.
Talon achieved his AKC championship at the age of 2 and was a wonderful dog and Dad's favorite.
Thank you for all you do to keep the memories of the 17th alive.
Susan Foster
North Andover, MA
Editors Note: How could we not publish a letter about a Scion with a dog named "Talon"
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I wrote the Scions a while back asking for any information about my father, but I did not include this information. Maybe it will help jog some memories that someone could share with me. He had a very difficult time discussing the war, so I did not get much of his story. Here is his photo (he is on the left) just prior to taking off from Acier. I don't know who the other gentleman is.
My father, Orville Griffith, Sgt. 513th PIR, went to Fort Benning, Georgia for parachute infantry training, which he completed on November 10, 1944. Subsequently, he completed training as a demolition specialist on December 2, 1944.
The following dates and locations are from his own pocket notebook he carried with him during the war. He created a calendar by drawing tiny squares on the blank pages and filling in the dates. He kept track of his movements on a daily basis.
2/07/45 arrive Glasgow (Scotland)
2/09/45 arrive South Hampton (England)
2/10/45 arrive Havre (France)
2/13/45 arrive New Chateau
2/16/45 arrive Chalons-sur-Marne
3/08/45 jump C-46 Chalons
3/20/45 leave Chalons for marshalling area (From his Discharge Qualification Record: “Served … in the European theatre of Operations with the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment as demolition specialist. Placed powder and dynamite in strategic positions to destroy bridges, radio towers and stations, roads and other vital enemy installations.â€)
3/24/45 Jump at Wesel 1016
4/08/45 arrive Munster
4/11/45 leave Munster for Bach___au (hard to decipher) Ruhr Pocket
4/17/45 Cross Canal to Oberhausen
4/20/45 to Duisford
4/27/45 to Duislaken
5/07/45 Germany surrenders.
5/18/45 rest Unter-Oberhausen
5/25/45 ditto
6/5/45 leave Oberhausen
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Joe Quade PM
Joe's daughter Kim has reported that Joe underwent heart surgery on March 28th, and is recovering in the hospital as of this writing. Cards may be sent to Joe at:
4 Cain Court
Montville, NJ 07045
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William R. Shives 194 / A
Life Member William R. Shives (193 A) died Sept. 5, 2012. Obituary and Guest Book information are included below.
William R. Shives, 95, passed away September 5, 2012. He was born in Hancock, Maryland to the late John and Florence (Dawson) and lived most of his life in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls.
He was a U.S. Army Glider Infantry Sergeant in the 17th Airborne Division during World War II, fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. In thanks for his service, he received the Purple Heart and three Bronze Stars.
William was also very active in the community. He was a Met Life insurance agent for 43 years and a 65-year member of the Adoniram Joppa Masonic Lodge # 517. He was a charter member of the Akron Amateur Softball Hall of Fame, belonged to the 82nd. Airborne Division Akron Chapter and was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Finally, a crowning achievement for Bill was getting a hole-in-one at the age of 80.
The family would like to extend their sincere thanks to the doctors and nurses on Floor T-3 ICU at Akron City/Summa Hospital.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marjorie; sons, James (Julie) and Bill (Debbie); granddaughters, Jessica (Bryan) Clough, Jennifer (Eric) Martens and Jill (Brian) Swain; and four great-grandchildren (with a 5th due in December).
A private graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, with Rev. John Ballinger officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Summa Health Systems, T-3 ICU, 525 E. Market St., Akron, OH 44304 Please share your thoughts and condolences online at our website: www.eckardbaldwin.com.
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Vincent A. Mazza 139 / A
Life Member Vincent A. Mazza (139A) died April 2, 2011. The obituary is included in the link below. Guest book has been archived.
Vincent A. Mazza, 86, of Baldwinsville, passed away peacefully at the Syracuse Home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Mazza was a native of Liverpool. As a decorated WWII Army Airborne Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart, Mr. Mazza was in the Battle of the Bulge and Operation Varsity, the airborne assault on the Rhineland. After the war, Mr. Mazza returned home and along with his two brothers Sam and Frank founded a successful business called Mazza Brothers Builders. Mazza Brothers was widely known for quality residential construction, having built homes throughout the area for over 20 years. In 1972 Mr. Mazza joined OnBank and later became a Vice President of the bank's loan division until his retirement. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include his wife, Dolores Mazza; daughter, Mary Mazza; sons, James (Rose) Mazza of Liverpool, Paul (Diane) Mazza of Liverpool and Philip (Kim) Mazza of Baldwinsville; sisters, Gertrude Plume of Syracuse, Yolanda Corso of Liverpool and Rose Marie Mazza of Liverpool; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services and burial were held. Pirro & Sons Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.pirroandsonsfuneral home.com Donations in Vincent's name can be made to The Ronald McDonald House at 1027 E. Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210, phone 315-476-1027.
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Joseph Glawson 513 / H
Life Member Joseph Glawson (513H) died April 3, 2012. The brief death notice includes a guest book for
condolence messages.
Joseph Glawson
(December 28, 1923 - April 3, 2012)
A Service for Mr. Joseph Glawson was held in the chapel Friday, April 6, 2012 at 11am. Visitation Thursday evening from 5-8pm. Interment to follow at Forest Hills Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Sacred Journey Hospice,138 Peach Drive,McDonough, GA 30253
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