From: Ben517
Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2005 3:29 AM
Subject: MAIL CALL NO. 901 517TH PRCT--MAY 17, 2005
Hello,
 
I had a phone call last evening from John Pastalenic "H" Co. He is sending us material for the website.
 
Ben

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Jim Royer
 
Ben, It is my understanding that if a soldier is not listed in a
Military Cemetery, it probably means that his body was shipped home for
burial. When we were in  Belgium in '89, I inquired about Billy Walker,
Hr. 3rd. The Administrator, could not find his name, and the above was
his explanation. ! was unable to locate his family in Selma, Ala. In
1948, Johnny Bonk's body was returned to Reading, Pa. for burial. I was
one of the four members of Hq. 3rd who served as pall-bearers.
Fred Beyer
 
Hi Ben
 
As far as I know Cleo Browning was killed at the time I lost my arm, I am sure Mike Spano would know better than I because he was still there after the bombing. It is too bad his family is having such a had time finding out what happened to him.
 
I am doing fine I turned 82 the other day. I keep up with all of your 517th mail, It is a fine job that you are doing.
 
Best wishes to all members of the 517th combat team.
 
Fred Beyer


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Bob Dickson
 
I am sending some photos of my Dad John Dickson.  He died in 1970, but was a member of the 517th from Nov.1944 until his discharge in 1946.  He was wounded on Christmas day 1944 and spent time in an England convalescing.  I am interested in contacting anyone who remembers him and communicating with them.
 
Thanks.  Bob Dickson
 

George Mitchell ( 596 )
 
 Hi Ben,
 
Please add me to the "Mail Calls" list.
Kay (my lovely wife of 5 years) and I have moved from Guntersville to Gadsden. New address is:
 
    George Mitchell
    128 Forrestine Avenue
    Gadsden, AL  35901
 
    Tel:    (256) 546-9147
 
    E-mail:    Mitchell517th@aol.com
 
Looking forward to seeing "ya'll"  in Savannah!
 
Best regards,
George