20th Infantry Co E
My grandfather served in the 6th Division and is alive and well at 85. I would love to talk to someone that served with him or even better, knew him. His name is Edwin Harris from Ft Collins CO
Hello,
my grandpa served in the 6th Division and is alive and well at 85. I would love to talk to someone that served with him or even better, knew him. His name is Edwin Harris from Ft Collins CO. I have a picture of him standing next to a guy that carried a BAR. I would like to find out who he is. My grandpa said the man with the BAR saved his butt several times. He also was buddies with a Jack Coleman and would love to hear from him as well. He did visit Jack Coleman after the war and saw his family. Thanks
Krystal
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25 Comments to 20th Infantry Co E
by vanethomas
On October 27, 2011 at 8:01 am
Krystal,
My father was originally in Company K but became a medic. Unfortunately, he passed away 9/24/07.
I am also like you, looking for anyone that may have known him. Please ask your grandpa if he knew a medic named Vane Thomas.
Thank you
God Bless you for your research and God Bless our Veterans!
Danny Thomas
by Krystal
On November 1, 2011 at 8:38 am
Danny,
I will do that. I know in the past, he only remembered a man named Jack Coleman and after over 60 years of losing touch, I got them back in contact last Sep. Unfortunately Jack passed away this summer, but they had some great conversations. It may ring a bell if I mention your father’s name.
by vanethomas
On December 1, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Krystal,
Hopefully it will spark a pleasant memory and we’ll both know a little more about their history.
Have a Merry Christmas.
by bobby shew
On December 28, 2011 at 11:50 am
My father was David P. K. Shew of the 63rd co.L. In approx 1995 he received a bronze star in the U.S mail, I didn’t see what is was for. anyone out their know anything on this. He was in the Army in 1944 to 1946, luzon and Korea.
by bobby shew
On December 28, 2011 at 11:55 am
My father also passed away in 1996, he did talk of a man Lymond Shorb, said they went thru alot togeather.
by Leonard Brunkalla
On March 14, 2012 at 10:04 pm
My father, George F. Brunkalla, left Camp Roberts California, as 88th Inf Btln, 20th Inf Regiment, but was made part of the Chemical Warfare Service as he embarked for Sydney, Australia, 6/4/43. His specific designation while in Milne Bay, and Luzon, was 93rd Chemical Composite Company. He worked in a portable machine shop, repairing and water-proofing flamethrowers as a T5 Corporal. When he departed Luzon for home, he was transferred to the Battery C, 250th AAA Searchlight Battalion. He is alive and well at 89, living outside of Chicago.
by Jackie Leong
On March 19, 2012 at 9:20 pm
My father was a sergeant in the 6th Infantry. He did his basic training at Camp Roberts. He served as a Combat Medic in New Guinea, Sansapor and other places. He is 88 and living in Lafayette, Colorado. He seldom talked about the war when I was growing up…At times now, he does talk about the war, with amazing clarity. I would like to hear from others who might have known him and/or served with him.
by Jackie Leong
On March 19, 2012 at 9:21 pm
My father’s name is John Robert Leong from California (at the time he entered the service.
by vanethomas
On April 4, 2012 at 1:31 pm
Jackie,
I’m glad to hear your father is still alive and now starting to be able to talk about the war. My father, Vane Thomas was also a medic in the 20th infantry. He passed away 9/24/07. He would have been 91 now. I was wondering if your father new him. I believe mine was also at Camp Roberts.
I sent pictures to Thomas Price for posting on this website but I understand he’s had trouble uploading them. Hopefully it will be done soon and your dad can see my dad’s pictures.
Thanks for posting.
Danny Thomas son of Vane Thomas
by Don Durnil
On June 9, 2012 at 6:17 am
My father, Lt.Earl Durnil was the leader of company E during the assault in the Philippines. I have an article describing some heavy fighting when they were ambushed behind enemy lines. Some pretty heroic stuff. His sergeant at the time, Donald Rudolf went on to win the medal of honor a day or so after dad was shot pretty badly. I’m certain your dad would have known him. Dad passed away in 2005, he was 86.
by Danny Thomas
On June 27, 2012 at 9:35 am
Don,
I suggest sending a copy of that article to Thomas Price, the owner of this website. Hopefully, he will have the sites uploading issues solved soon and we can all see it.
Thanks for your input.
by vanethomas
On June 28, 2012 at 7:38 am
Don,
If you can, please send a copy of the article to Thomas Price, owner of this website. Hopefully, he can get his upload issues resolved and we can all read it.
Thanks for posting.
Danny
by Skupin
On August 7, 2012 at 8:50 pm
This is very hard to believe, but I was watching the new footage of the Sixth and I found my father, he was walking through the water in the jungles of New Guinea. Thank you so much for posting this. It was truly a gift and so ncredible to see my Dad at 24 years old! Do you know of anyway I can obtain a copy of this on DVD so that future generations will be able to see him.
by Thomas
On August 11, 2012 at 4:47 pm
I am gratified to hear that you found your father on the link to the video footage!
The original video is from the national archives. You may have to do some searching on the internet.
It is now difficult to find, but here is a free link to it on hulu.
http://www.hulu.com/watch/299284
Sincerely,
Thomas Price
by wiso_67
On August 14, 2012 at 5:54 pm
To all 6th ID vets. I wanted to tell you that the FT Wainwright, Alaska Range Complex is being dedicated to MOH Donald Rudolph (Mr Rudolph recieved his MOH for his actions at Luzon, Philippines Feb 1945. Mr Rudolph was a member of Company E 20th Infantry. I was a member of the 6th ID in the 1990′s and now a retired MSG. I just wanted to share this information with all. I will post pictures of the monument and ceremony soon.
by Maxwellb
On August 15, 2012 at 6:32 am
I am looking for information about my father, F. Robert Maxwell who served with the 6th army, army air corps. He was a corporal and served as an engine mechanic. He died 2/8/85 but I have recently learned that he earned 2 bronze stars. Am looking for anyone who may have known him. I can only imagine how hard this must have been for our men and women who served in the South Pacific. My father would never talk about his years in the service. Please contact Barbara Maxwell at Tubajew@aol.com. Thank you.
by Lippard
On September 20, 2012 at 8:01 am
Mr Skupin. After reading your post, I was wondering if you ever received the DVD you were looking for. I may be able to help.
by KevinMcColgan
On October 15, 2012 at 5:51 pm
I am planning to travel to New Guinea (the Indonesian half of the island) in Jan. 2013. My father served there in the 1st regiment (Co C) and in the Philippines. I was wondering if anyone knows where individual units of the 1st would have been and if anyone would be interested in photos of those locations now.
by Thomas
On October 21, 2012 at 8:08 am
Mr. McColgan,
Yes we’d be very interested! The 1st Infantry Regiment would have been with the 6th Infantry Division at:
1. Milne Bay
2. Maffin Bay (near Sarmi)
3. Sansapor.
If you take some interesting pictures that would be outstanding!.
Sincerely,
Thomas PRice
by vanethomas
On December 31, 2012 at 9:40 am
Don Durnil,
In reference to your post dated June 9, 2012. If you’re still monitoring this website, I’d very much like to see that article. Please contact me dbt63@att.net
Thank you very much.
Danny son of Vane Thomas
by Jon Mangion
On January 19, 2013 at 3:45 pm
Been way from the website since my father passed away last Feb. He was 95…
1st. Sgt. John W Mangione 1st. Field Artillery Battery B…the last known person he served with was Jack Miller who also has also passed away. They served in New Guinea and the Philippines with occupation duty in Korea. I remember him naming all his Battery even in his last days could recall every member of hid gun battery. One name was Schoder who lived in Washington State and went on the serve in the CIA I believe.
He had sent me tyne invasion plans for the 6th if they had invaded Japan.
I know it is a long shot but thought I would keep in touch in case any vets or family..
Jon
978 994 5923
jmangion@necc.mass.edu
by Jon Mangion
On January 19, 2013 at 3:46 pm
New number is 978 994 3072
Thank you
Jon
by Suzanna
On March 30, 2013 at 10:10 am
My relatives all the time say that I am killing my time here at net, but I know I am getting familiarity every
day by reading such good content.
by Don Durnil
On March 31, 2013 at 10:32 pm
So glad to hear they are again honoring Donald Rudolph again. My father, Lt. Earl Durnil was his company commander (E). Dad was in contact with him throughout the years and corroborated with us on the whereabouts where Dad was shot in the Cabarruin Hills in the Philippines. I tried to organize an expedition when I too was stationed in the PI but my jeepny driver vanished into thin air.
by harold coleman
On May 2, 2013 at 11:08 am
my dad served in luzon and new guinea. he served in the pacicic theater from 1943 to 1945.