From: Ben517@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 1:27 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients:
Subject: MAIL CALL NO 1670- 517TH PRCT- DECEMBER 7, 2008
 
70 Pleasant St. Cohasset, MA. 02025 ,781 383 0215 * Mail Call : Ben Barrett  Ben517@aol.com 
 
Hello
Today is Pearl Harbor Day.
 
 
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517th Annual Florida Mini-Reunion January 17,18,19, 20, 2009

Banquet on the 20th (Tuesday) and Departing on the 21st (Wednesday)

Hosted by: Leila Webb, Location: Ramada Hotel & Inn Gateway

7470 Highway 192 West

Kissimmee, Florida  34747

Tele: 1(800)327-9170          FAX 1(407)396-4320

Contact: Leila Webb, Helen Beddow and Lou Darden

4155 Kissimmee Park Road

St. Cloud, Florida       34772

Tele:(407)892-3595

Room Rate - $65.00            Registration Fee - $40.00


FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S PEARL HARBOR SPEECH

Click here for audio speech

(December 8, 1941)

To the Congress of the United States:

Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.

The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.

Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.

It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.

The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.

Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.

Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.

Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.

This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.

Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.

As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.

Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.

No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.

I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.

Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.

With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.

I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, December 7, 1941,  a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.


Michelle Sullivan
I recently started doing a family tree.  I was talking with my mother last night and she told me that her mother's brother was killed in WWII.  I noticed that you received a couple of different e-mails about my great-uncle.  I am just looking for any information or if you can get me in touch with anyone that has any information on him would be great.  Thank you in advance for any information you can help me with.
                                                                                                                    Michelle Sullivan
 
Michelle uncle's name was Dervyn Muth  Hq, 1st Bn. Can anyone help Michelle? Hq, 1st Bn.? -Ben
 
Date: 2/2/2003 8:43:25 PM Eastern Standard Time
From:
marvrick13@juno.com
To:
Ben517@aol.com

This is in answer to the inquirer, who's looking for some one, who knows
Dervyn Muth.

The Muth I knew was in HQ. CO, 1ST BN, 517, ( Machine Gun Platoon ). He
was married  on our last furlough before we went overseas.  He was killed near the end of the Battle of the Bulge. I also know he was from Washington State.
I don't remember his first name being Dervyn, we called him Muth.  Write
me if the things I wrote above are true and I would be happy to tell you
more.
Marvin Tetrick       marvrick13@juno.com