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Documents - Parachute Training and WWII - Includes a complete December 1944 roster
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Subj: 517th Roster 
Date: 5/16/2003 9:55:07 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: bobx517@juno.com

Ben,There are 81 people listed on the roster by email address but no
street address.I would suggest putting this letter on Mail Call.If these
people would like to be put on the mailing list so they can receive the
roster, please send an email letter to me and I will add the street
address to your listing.There are a few who have no  email or snail mail
address. I am open to suggestions.I am hoping Bob,our webmaster will have
our roster on the website at the reunion.I am sending 50 copies of the
updated roster to the Dardens to have at the reunion.In any case,I will
bring a Floppy containing the roster.Bob
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Subj: Re: MAIL CALL NO. 481 517TH PRCT 
Date: 5/16/2003 2:49:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: hhensleigh@earthlink.net

Ben:  Attending the reunion.  I have never attended a 517th reunion that I didn't meet an old compatriot that I would have made the entire trip, just to see that one guy.  This included Dan Dickinson, who with Doc Plassman bound up our 3rd Bn. wounds and Mel Zais.  It was at these reunions that I saw them again shortly before they hit the final jump zone.  I would not have that chance again.  As time passes, this becomes more likely.  Always before my S-2 section has been there in good numbers.  This time because of health problems and such problems of a spouse, I may be the only one from the section.  I know though that the trip will be well worth it.  I am looking forward to seeing old friends, but also new ones, who hooked up just as I did and slept in the same mud and snow.  See you there,  Howard Hensleigh
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Subj: more 
Date: 5/16/2003 6:53:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: louettad2001@yahoo.com
To: ben517@aol.com

These are today registrations
Smith, Paul & Betty  HQ 1st BN
Hobson, Keith & Jeanne  HQ 3rd
Edwards, Kelly daughter of Mel "D" Co
Houston, Pat (Bill Houston Spouse)  460th "C"
her daughters, Mary Kay & Sandy will join her on Thur.
Strojan, John & Pat  "I" co
Sabine, Betty (Robert L. Spouse)"D" Co.
Mitchell, Glen  460th "C"

We have also received a donation from Derrell Wells.
He could not come but wanted to participate in this
way.  Much appreciated.
Jessie & Lou
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Subj: Walt Witt 
Date: 5/16/2003 10:41:33 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: TDorman323

Ben,
I think I remember my father telling me that Walt Witt served with the 517th. I think there were several from Northern Indiana. I remember this name as well as Pete Lockhart (also passed away) and of course Melvin Biddle from Anderson.

Hope all is well. Keep up the great work on the site. I am certain that the reunion will be tremendous. I promise you that one of these days I will get to one of them.

Respectfully,
Tom Dorman

Walter Witt

Mr. Walter J. Witt, 78, of PO Box 259, Rolling Prairie, died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at 10:10 a.m. at LaPorte Hospital.
Arrangements are pending with Haverstock Funeral Home.
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-Subj: Re:Reunion 
Date: 5/16/2003 11:54:57 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: jjrussel@magiclink.com
 Dear Ben,
 We have been planning to attend the reunion and had made hotel reservations, cancelling them today.
I had spine surgery two weeks ago, which could not be delayed and realize that I am unable to travel any distance.
 
I want you to know that I really enjoy the "mail call" and the "website" and keeping in touch with the 517th.  You have done a wonderful job!!!!!
 
I will miss seeing all of you and hope there will be another reunion - - we will try to make the next one.
 
Best wishes for a great reunion, John and Jean Russell, Headquarters lst
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Subj: Walt Witt 
Date: 5/17/2003 7:30:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: TDorman323

Ben,
Here is the obituary from the La Porte Herald Argus on Walter Witt. If there are any from I Company on the newsletter recipient list, they may want to know.

All the best,
Tom

Walter Witt

The funeral for Mr. Walter J. Witt, 78, of Rolling Prairie, will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Haverstock Funeral Home, with Rev. Douglas Hadley officiating. He died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at LaPorte Hospital.

Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday from 9 a.m. until the service. Burial will be in Pine Lake Cemetery, with military rites by LaPorte Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1130.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
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-Subj: about a member of the 517th 
Date: 5/18/2003 12:33:38 AM Eastern Daylight Time
From: washburn48@charter.net
To: Ben517@aol.com

yes my grandfather was a member of the 517th and i was wondering how to maybe get info. He passed away when i was to young to understand. i know he used to go to the reunions all the time. His name was William thomas Latimer he recieved 2 purple hearts and a Bronze Star if anyone could get info it would be much appreciated thank you
                                        Jeremy Washburn
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Sergeant William T. Latimer was in D company.Can any D company members help Jeremy-Ben
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