Second to None in Four Wars......and Still Serving!

Vol 92 No 5 September - October 2011

The Indianhead The results of the election at the Association Busi-ness Meeting in Saint Louis created an all-star line up of officers passionate about the Association and the Second Infantry Division. “We have the strongest president, 1st vice, and 2nd vice that the Association has ever experienced at one time,” said recent Association President Ray Hansen. Mike Davino, the newly-elected President, retired from the Army in July 2011 as a colonel. He served two tours in the 2d Infantry Divi-sion, commanding companies at Camp Hovey, Camp Howze, and on the Demilitarized Zone. He also served as an operations officer in the division head-quarters. Davino enlisted in the Army in 1975 and served as an artil-leryman in Germany. Upon graduation from Montclair State University in his native New Jersey in 1981, he was commissioned as an infan-try officer. His career included assignments with the 9th Infantry Division, 82d Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps, United States Forces Japan, and the United States Central Command. He culminated his career as the Director for Manpower, Personnel, and Administration of the United States Pacific Command. Mike and his wife, Brooks, live in Sanford, North Carolina. Look forward to his reading about his goals as As-sociation President in the next Indianhead. Joining the Association as its 1st Vice President is Jerome (Jerry) Pionk. A retired sergeant major, he is currently serving as Chief of the Recruiting Incentives

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Branch in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel (Army G-1) in the Pentagon. He retired in May 2000 after 30 years active service. Pionk is no stranger to the Korean peninsula. He served with the Second Infantry Division (Camp Casey) from 1972-1975. Later in his career he served as Director, Theater Army and Eighth Army Retention, Korea; Chief of Retention Operations, Eighth Army, Korea; and Battalion and Brigade Senior Career Coun-

selor, 1st Signal Brigade, Korea. He and his wife, Song, reside in Woodbridge, Virginia. “My time with the 2nd Infantry Division in the early 1970s was a pivotal time in my life and I came to realize that the 2nd Division Asso-ciation provided a link to that past,” said Pionk. He considers the opportu-nity to serve fellow Division warriors an honor, and has a clear vision of his duties as 1st Vice President.

“In my role, I will support the new President and other officers in any way possible to promote Associa-tion membership, events and activities” said Pionk. He continued: “I believe recruitment of new mem-bers, particularly those who served in Korea from the 1960s through the 1990s is important to the long term viability of the Association. Education of current members of the 2nd Infantry Division is also impor-tant. Although these younger members may not be at the point in their lives where they are joining veteran’s groups, they are part of our heritage and the future.” Davino, Pionk and 2nd Vice Lynn Hartsell. It doesn’t get much better than that.

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A Fellow Warriors, families, friends and supporters of our association:

It was indeed an unexpected honor to be selected as your As-sociation president at our annual reunion in St. Louis, Mo. Thanks for your confidence in me and in the other members who have stepped forward to assume new and greater responsibilities. I also want to thank Ray Hansen for his out-standing leadership during his two years as President. As a first timer at this year’s reunion, I was impressed by what a great event it was. From registra-tion through the Grand Banquet, all went smoothly. Thanks for a job well done to all members of the Association who contributed to its success. We were fortunate to have out-standing support by the active division. Command Sergeant Major Eyer and the division color guard represented the division headquar-ters in Korea. Colonel Alexander updated us on the division museum at Camp Red Cloud and a contin-gent including Lieutenant Colo-nel Sundem and Master Sergeant Julian came from the division’s 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team at Fort Lewis. For those of you who could not attend this year, please make your plans now to attend next year’s reunion from August 23 – 27 in Reno, Nevada. As I write this column, it is the tenth anniversary of the 9-11 at-

Hello All!!! The 2011 reunion went off with ‘sweet’ success! I had many good comments about the accommoda-tions, food, hotel staff and the local restaurants. The only negative aspect was the entertainment after the banquet! We missed you if you were not there! Next year is bigger and better in Reno, Nevada!!! The general membership decided that we will start having our re-unions the third week of Septem-ber and that they will not be held on Sundays. I will see if I can get Reno changed. If not, we will start in 2013 in Columbus, Georgia. Yes, Columbus (Ft. Benning) was selected for 2013. Ft. Benning now has an awesome Infantry Museum that all will enjoy!

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tacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon in 2001. The nation is still engaged in a Global War on Terrorism. In fact, the Pentagon announced during our re-union that the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team of the 2nd Infantry Division has been tasked to deploy once again, this time to Afghani-stan in December for Operation Enduring Freedom. So in closing, let us remember those Warriors who are serving abroad now and are training here in the United States for a future deployment. Finally, let’s recognize our Gold Star families for the tre-mendous sacrifice they have made in the cause of freedom.

Mike Davinomdavino@yahoo.com

Winners of the Savings Bond Drawings were;1st Place – James Bock - $1,000 2nd Place – Ben Gittings - $5003rd Place – Sally Watson - $200 4th Place – Kennedy Ritter - $100 Remember that this Bond Draw-ing is our only fund raiser of the year and we need your support!!! Also, we need your support in shopping on One Cause. Every time you make an online purchase from a participating vendor, the Association gets a percentage of the purchase. Remeber, before shopping on line, log onto the OneCause site to determine if the retailer you desire is there. If yes, then order through this site to give rebate credit to the Second Divi-sion Association. (See page 7 to learn how to sign up for OneCause. It’s easy!) Check your membership card to see if your dues are current! Call me at 224-225-1202 if you are not sure. We don’t want to lose anyone! Finally, once again we ask that you receive your Indianhead newsletter via email if you have an email account…it saves us money in shipping costs! This letter is late because of the reunion as is typical! We will be back on schedule with the Novem-ber –December issue. Our new President is Mike Davino, new 1st Vice President is Jerry Pionk, Lynn Hartsell remains as 2nd Vice President.

Bob Haynes2idahq@comcast.net224-225-1202Veteran Discounts Enter your zip code at this website to find businesses that offer dis-counts to military and veterans. www.militaryandveteransdis-counts.com

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Dear Friends, I am in awe and delighted to know that you have confidence in my ability to be your president. I will work with our wonderful board for the success of the Second Indianhead Division Association Auxiliary. It will be difficult to fill the shoes of Deborah Harrison but, I am confident that with the help of the board we will have a successful year. The board will be made up of the following members:1st Vice President: Marsha McBride 2nd Vice President: Imolee Buck Secretary-Treasurer: Jody Smith Parliamentarian: Deborah Har-rison Chaplain: Janice Woodall Sergeant At Arms: Phyllis Han-kins VABS: Barbara Quigley Audit Chair: Marianne Miller Resolutions Chair: Elaine Ennis Nominations Chair: Tootsie Creech We returned home a few days ago from the 90th National Re-union in St. Louis. The fellowship was wonderful as were the hotel accommodations and food. It was a great reunion and I believe every-one had a good time. For those of you who don’t know me, I would like to introduce my-self. My husband U.J. and I live in Sudan, Texas (a small community of approximately 1000). U.J. is retired from farming and I am a retired Registered Nurse. We are

For those who were able to join us in St. Louis, I hope you had a great time rekindling old friend-ships and making new ones. For those who were not there, I hope you can join us next year in Reno. A BIG THANK YOU to the 164 reunion attendees with active duty from Joint Base Lewis-McChord and Korea. Mike Alexander de-serves big applause for being our auctioneer as we collected $4,165 of which half is donated to the As-sociation Scholarship Foundation. This year’s quilt was pieced by Deborah Harrison, and won by her mother, Tootsie Creech. We collected $945 from the 50/50 drawing. The lucky winners wereJudge Dean Pies – 1st place (he donated half back to the Scholar-ship Foundation), Chris Leiker – 2nd place and 3rd place to Samuel (Roy) Hodges. We have four new life members. Please welcome: Cindy Fisher, daughter of Myrl Fisher, 37th FA; Jan Preston and Janet Martinez, niece and sister (respectively) of Wayne Steffen, HQ Co 9th Inf;

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and, Myra Hill, daughter of Bill McBride, 37th FA. We have two new annual members: Sherry Grif-fin, daughter of Samuel Hodges, L Co 38th Inf.; and, Donna Mar-cil, wife of Joseph Marcil, 702nd Maint. Three members converted their annual membership to a life mem-bership: Margaret Burkhalter, wife of Richard Burkhalter, Div HQ; Marilee Scarbrough daughter of William Jones, 503rd FA; and, Celia Partida Kelly, daughter of Ernest Partida, L Co 38th Inf. Three memberships have been reinstated: Sarah Ruggles, Mary Bennett, and Anita Hertz. Thank you for your continued support of the auxiliary. It is with deep sadness that I report the deaths of many of our auxiliary sisters. Raymond Tarabu-si notified me that his wife, Joyce, passed away November 2008. Our beloved Beth Gilbreath passed away in July. She was the widow of Emitt Gilbreath, K Co 38th Inf. Tusnelda “Tussy” Byram passed away December 2010. She was the widow of Herman Byram,Svc Co 9th Inf. Wanda Crane, wid-ow of Russell Crane, Sr., 38th FA, passed away in April. Lois Haines, widow of Delbert Haines, HQ Co 2-23rd Inf, passed away in Febru-ary. Marilyn Lovelace passed away June 2011. She was the widow of Earl Lovelace, C Co 38th Inf. Joy Spencer passed away October 2010. She was the widow of James Spencer, I Co 23rd Inf. Marion Morton Zimmerschied passed away in June. She was the widow of Sam Morton HQ Co 9th Inf. Please keep their families in your prayers. Jody Smith, dojo.smith @yahoo.comAuxiliary Secretary/ Treasurer

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active in our church. We have five daughters and five sons-in-law that all live within 50 miles of us. We also have ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. There is never a dull moment at the King house. We attended our first reunion at Omaha in 1991. I am a life mem-ber of the Auxiliary as are our five daughters. I thank you again for this honor. May God be with our troops and their families and keep them safe from harm.

Dee King dsmartking@yahoo.com

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Did You Know.......?Let’s begin with, did everyone find a copy of their DD 214 or Discharge Papers, make copies and most importantly give a copy to a family member and explain the impor-tance of these documents? If not, please do so ASAP. You will need them to get the following benefits you have earned. This month’s conversation has to do with: BURIAL AND MEMORIAL BENEFITS. Let’s get started.Burial in VA National Cemeteries Burial in a VA national cemetery is avail-able for eligible veterans, their spouses and dependents at no cost to the family and includes the gravesite, grave-liner, opening and closing of the grave, a head-stone or marker and perpetual care as part of a na-tional shrine. This is where prior planning is important. If your want to be buried in a VA cemetery, you must know the procedures involved: your funeral director should be able to assist you. Gravesites cannot be reserved; how-ever, VA will honor reservations made under previous programs. The veteran and spouse share the same site. Normally the VA does not conduct burials on weekends. Cremation is available at some cemeteries.Headstones and Markers Veterans are eligible for an inscribed head-stone or marker for their grave at any cem-etery – National, State Veterans or private. VA will deliver a headstone or marker at no cost, anywhere in the world. Headstones or markers may be provided even if the grave is also marked with a private one. Flat markers are available in bronze, gran-ite or marble. Upright headstones come in granite or marble. In national cemeteries the style chosen will be consistent with exist-

ing monuments at the place of burial. Niche markers are available to mark columbaria used for cremated remains. Headstones and markers must be inscribed with the name of the deceased, branch of service and years of birth and death. If a privately-purchased headstone or marker already exists in a private cemetery, a medallion identifying the deceased as a veteran can be obtained. Current informa-tion regarding medallion information is located at www.cem.va.gov. Burial Flags VA will furnish a U.S. burial flag to me-morialize:-Veterans who served during wartime or after Jan. 31, 1955-Veterans who were entitled to retired pay for service in the reserve or National GuardReimbursement of Burial Expenses VA will pay a burial allowance up to $2,000 if the veteran’s death is service-con-nected. The person who bore the veteran’s burial expenses may claim reimbursement. There is no time limit for filing reimburse-ment claims service-connected deaths.Burial Allowance VA will pay a $300 burial and funeral al-lowance for veterans who at time of death, were entitled to receive pension or compen-sation or would have been entitled if they were not receiving military retirement pay. If death occurred at a VA facility, VA con-tracted nursing home or a State Veterans nursing home may qualify for allowance.Plot Allowance VA will pay a plot allowance of $300, see above.Military Honors Upon request, DoD will provide military honors consisting of folding and presenta-tion of flag and the playing of “taps”. Detail

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consists of two or more uniformed members of the armed forces with at least one from the deceased’s branch of service. Arrange-ments must be made by the funeral director only, by calling (1-877-MIL-HONR). Mili-tary organizations, VFW, etc. may assist in providing a final rifle salute. This is a lot to consider, so take your time and make a decision both you and your spouse will be happy with. Once you’ve decided what is best for you, let a family member living outside your home know your wishes. You can pre-plan everything with your fu-neral director and don’t forget those impor-tant discharge papers. Without them, secur-ing the benefits you’ve earned is difficult.

Chuck GroffKEEP UP THE FIRE.chasgroff@aol.com

KOREA COLD WAR/DMZ VETERANS REUNIONNOVEMBER 10-12, 2011MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Veterans of the Korean Cold War are invited to the 2011 reunion at the Best Western – Milwaukee Motel. Mention the Korea Cold War Reunion to get the rate of $80 per night plus taxes. Reserve at 1-800-780-7234 or 414-769-2100 or www.bestwesternmilwaukee.com no later than October 11. There is a free shuttle from the airport and the AMTRAK station. We will have a hospitality suite and can bring our own drinks and snacks! A restau-rant and lounge are on the premises. Thursday, November 10 will be a buffet at 7 p.m. Chicken, ham, mashed potatoes, buttered corn or green beans, dinner rolls, coffee, tea or milk. Price is $14 per person plus gratuity and tax of 25.1%...sorry, ev-eryone wants a piece of the action! Friday we visit the Milwaukee Regional VA Hospital for a short ceremony, refresh-ments and visits with patients. We will plan for dinner at Applebee’s as they offer free dinner entrees to veterans. Saturday is a banquet at the motel con-sisting of sage stuffed chicken breast, green bean almandine, herb roasted pota-toes, Caesar salad, dinner rolls, coffee, tea or milk. Price is $20 plus the tax and gra-tuity mentioned above! We will have a guest speaker from the DoD. If not, we will have to entertain our-selves…. Saturday we meet to discuss Agent Or-ange claims and what we need to do about Korea Cold War recognition, Combat Patch and other issues we have as a group. All input is welcome! Come meet up with old friends or make new life-long friends!!!!Contact me with any questions.Bob Haynes 2idahq@comcast.net dmzbob66-67@comcast.net or call me days 224-225-1202

Kitchen Table GangPatriotic Poker Players Helping Veterans

For more than 26 years, The Kitchen Table Gang Trust has been helping veterans and our troops de-ployed overseas. The Kitchen Table Gang Trust is a rag-tag bunch of military types trying to make life a little more pleasant for our hospitalized veterans at VA Hospitals through-out the United States and our Soldiers and Marines deployed overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. These guys are doing some wonderful things for our veterans and our troops overseas, and it all started with a poker game. (They donated a portion of the pot to help veterans and our active-duty troops – are you do-ing anything that cool with your Texas Hold ‘Em ob-session, hmm?) These great guys will tell you all about it on their site, and they’ve got lots of suggestions on how you can express your gratitude to our brave men and women deployed overseas. Who knows, they might even be able to help you!Visit us at http://www.kitchentablegang.org Charlie Taliaferro, Director

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New MembersLt. Gen. (Ret.) Ronald Adams2nd Aviation Bn1981-82 Korea

Raymond Bednar7-17th FA1960-66 Ft. Benning & Ft. Lewis

Jim Jarrett2-38th Inf Regt F Co & HQ Co1951-52 Korea

Frederick Weiler, Jr.HHB DIVARTY1980-81 Korea

Albert Bonney, Sr. B Co 9th Inf Regt1951 Korea (Converted to Life Membership)

Edward FisherHHB 1-31st FA1977-78 Korea(Converted to Life Membership)

John WilliamsonM Co 38th Inf Regt, 1952-53 KoreaI Co 9th Inf Regt, 1956-59 Alaska

Ben E. Schulz (Reinstated)HQ Co 38th Inf Regt1951-52 Korea

Walter SchmidtHQ Co 1-9th Inf Regt1966-67 Korea

Gerald WhiteM Co 23rd Inf Regt1945-46 ETO (Converted to Life membership)

Richard AlexanderCombat Support Co1960-61 Ft. Benning

Hideo TomitaHQ Co DIVARTY1951-52 Korea (Converted to Life membership)

James W. Thomas38th Inf Tank Co1951 Korea

Mrs. Jocelyne Satterlee-Papelard2 ID Friend in France

Erik Larsen, M.D.2-23rd Inf Regt1950-52 Korea

Lt. Col. (Ret.) David Forsythe1st Bde S-2 & G-51963-64 Ft. Benning, Ga.

Lt. Col. Joseph ScroccaHQ 2 ID Special Troops Bn2011 – present Korea (Active Duty)

John FedelCo E 38th Inf Regt1951-52 Korea

Ovide Cadran1-9th Inf Regt MED & B Co1950-51 Korea

Alfred McRaeA Co 38th Inf Regt1950-52 Korea

Walter Breindel2nd Engineers1949-51 Korea

Paul ShorrHQ & E Co 38th Inf Regt1952-52 Korea

John Fifield (Reinstated)HQ Btry 38th FA1948-52 Korea

Steve MatisHvy Mortar Co 9th Inf Regt1950-51 Korea

Charles Jackson37th FA1950-51 Korea

Donald KelleyK Co 3-9th Inf Regt1952-53 Korea

Dale Velie (Reinstated)L Co 23rd Inf Regt1953-54 Korea

Michel Vignau (Reinstated)23 Inf Regt French Bn1952 – 53 Korea

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Rest in PeaceLt. Col. Rene RamosK Co 38TH Inf Regt1949-50 KoreaDied: 4/30/2011

Edwin RobinsonC Co 38th Inf Regt1951-52 KoreaDied: 6/13/2011

Woody ThompsonG Co 38th Inf Regt1942-45 ETODied: 5/31/2011

James BartonC Co 72nd Armor1949-52 KoreaDied: 12/16/2010

Merle BurkholderHQ 2 ID 1950-51 KoreaDied: 7/17/2011

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Looking For...... Anyone who knew my dad, Walter Jack Davis, who served in the 9th Infantry Regiment from Oct 1940 – Jan 1944. I am trying to piece together his WWII service and would appreciate any document with his name on it. Contact: wcdavis@comcast.net

Any relative or anyone who served with 1 Lt. El-lis Fuller or Capt. Eisler of 3rd Bn 23rd Inf during the clearing of the Iveldingen pass during Jan 15-20, 1945. I am a Belgian Soldier who guides military stu-dents in old battle sites and would like to obtain more information regarding their actions. Contact peter.vandersmissen3@telenet.be

Anyone who knew my mother, Pvt. Betty Hipple, who served in Korea between 1952-53. Contact Stephanie Hipple at stephhipple@gmail.com

Want to Contact Your Association Officers?

President - Mike Davino 609-660-21681st VP - Jerry Pionk 703-878-03482nd VP - Lynn Hartsell 605-987-4326Sec/Treas. - Bob Haynes 224-225-1202Exec Comm. - Jack Woodall 610-274-1409Exec Comm. - Byron Brower 941-637-8056Exec Comm. - Jim Slater 603-898-7494Exec Comm. - Aves Thompson 907-240-0114Exec Comm. - Wally Baxendale 630-293-1493

Sign Up for OneCause1. Go to http://onecause.com. 2. In the upper right-hand corner, click “Join”. 3. In Step 1, Create an Account, enter the requested information and click “Sign Up”.4. In Step 2, Select a Cause, enter the name Second (Indian Head) Division Asso-ciation and click “Search”.5. Click the little dot next to Second Indian Head Division Assn so it is filled in.6. Click “Finish”.7. SHOP!!!

Our Friend from France Writes

Please could you write in the next newsletter of the 2nd US ID that I AM GOING TO TAKE CARE OF THE PAPERWORK OF ALL THE VETER-ANS WHO SENT ME A REQUEST TO GET THE FRENCH LEGION D'HONNEUR... but I need to make a sound file, the following from the veterans : - honorable discharge, the date of landing in France and the campaigns in France they were involved in, the battles they fought in France, the time they stayed in France, if they were wounded and if they got med-als....THAT IS WHAT I NEED to be able to address the files to the proper place... I AM AFRAID a little note telling me: "I am so and so and I was in France at that time" won't be enough....I need proof... even though I believe all American soldiers who fought in France should get it automatically But this is the way it is.....Also the file must be made while the veteran is still alive.... I know it is complicated for these nice old gentlemen and their families... but I have to comply. Thank you so much for everything, warmest re-gards.... yours in "THE SECOND TO NONE"... Jocelyne jocelyne.papelard@orange.fr

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