From: Ben517@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, May 20, 2007 8:01 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: MAIL CALL NO. 1318 1319 517TH PRCT- MAY 20,2007
70  Pleasant St. Cohasset, MA.02025  *781 383 0215 * Mail Call : Ben Barrett  Ben517@aol.com
 
Hello,
 
I just received a phone call from Morris McDowell informing me and the 517 family that Fred Harmon "H" Co.  is seriously ill and is in an  intensive care unit. He needs our prayers.
 
 
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Washington Reunion June 28-July 2 . All rooms for early arrivals are taken.   Banquet Sunday July 1. Depart Monday  July 2
Ben
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Roster                                     www.517prct.org/roster.pdf
 From the website.
                          517th History and Archives: Training and WWII Histories, Books, Stories, Documents

 formatted pdf forms simple Web Page format
Doubletree Hotel Registration Form
Reunion schedule of Events
517th Reunion Registration Form		 Doubletree Hotel Registration Form
Reunion schedule of Events
517th Reunion Registration Form
 
 Click on http://517prct.org/auxiliary/ to find the mission of the Auxiliary and an enrollment form
Morris McDowell
 
Hey Ben,

I have been thinking about writing this letter for a while, because I wanted to give General Seitz kudos of appreciation. While at the Savannah reunion in August of 2005, I met General Seitz. I introduced myself and told him the connection to the 517th. Mr. Seitz was always considerate, & every time he saw me, he called me by my name. I was enjoying one of his stories, when we were joined by another member of the 517, I am not sure who it was, but I think he was in ‘H’ company. I asked the man that had joined the conversation about a certain battle, & he explained that he had not joined the 517 at that time, because he was just a replacement. I took the comment as being apologetic. However, General Seitz quickly replied, “yes, but so was Pvt. Biddle” (The Congressional Medal of Honor Winner). The General was uplifting the replacement, and being positive. I was impressed with his considerate attitude, & I appreciate him for that. My life has been greatly enriched because of the fine men and their families I have met & admire of the 517. (Lift your heads and hold ‘em high, the 517 is passing by).  Respectfully, Morris McDowell. 

Bob Barrett and Steve Merkle ( more mail between Bob and Steve but I am waiting for a conclusion. - Ben )

Steve,

 Good research.  I have updated the KIA list for Clark and Barbera.  Your info is as good as any other.

About Ropyak/Repyak, I can’t help there.  There are some misspellings even in the 1944 Christmas list.  (My Dad’s name was spelled wrong.)

 Bob Barrett

 ----Original Message-----
From: Steve Markle [mailto:steve@markleweb.com]
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 12:00 PM
To: Bob Barrett
Subject: 596 Information

I have started a project on consolidating member references for the men of the 596, with any name reference that I can find (pictures/documents, etc.). The 1st draft is attached for your review. I will modify this as we go and hope to fill in some more blanks when I will be attending the reunion in DC with my family and Mom.

 In the 1st pass, I have found a couple of names (Corwin Clark and Lewis Barbera) that were listed on the 517 KIA list without unit affiliation. I believe that both of these guys were associated w/ the 596 ... at least initially. They are both referenced in the large group photo that I had sent in (via Mickey Moses). Unfortunately I cannot confirm with any other document.

 Also on the KIA list there is a soldier named Francis T. Ropyak that was killed. This document (http://www.517prct.org/records/jun_jul_aug44_596.jpg ) Shows his name as Francis T. Repyak. Is there any way to confirm which is right? I do not have any other reference to either name.

 Thanks for all you do and look forward to meeting.

 Steve Markle

son of Eugene (Gene) Markle

Sarah ?

Thank you for a wonderful resource. A friend and I are working on a
role-playing game to be set during WWII. Our first campaign will follow
the 517th, to honor this brave and under-appreciated unit. I am only 24,
and I am glad to see websites like this one to preserve the memory of an
important time.

Donald Denning

 Looking for Sgt.  Denning  John Thomas (Tom) now deceased . think was member 517 PICT Co unk .Donald B Denning brother

Ashley, ( DoubleTree hotel )

We're very close to hitting block on Friday and Saturday. Will the hotel be able to add more rooms at the group rate once we fill the block?
 
Donna (  ARF events planner )
 Jim Royer
 
Ben, As mentioned in our telephone call yesterday, I have a confirmation
of a room for James S and June L. Royer. I do not know a Alan Greer.
Maybe Morris was able to shed some light on this. Hope it is all
straighten out before we arrive Thursday afternoon.
Look forward to seeing you.
                                             Jim Royer
Morris McDowell
 
Ben,
 I don't have a clue, the only thing I have done is per paid for the motel rooms, I hope that did not mess things up. I will e-mail the lady, & see what is up. Morris.
Merle McMorrow
 

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