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Fifteenth Infantry Regiment “The Old China Hands”
www.15thinfregtassoc.org January 2013
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Fellow Old China Hands,
I would like to wish all of you a Happy New Year. 2013 will be a year of change within the Regiment and the
Association. LTC Kraft will bring 1-15 IN home from Kuwait and depart Fort Benning in April, while LTC Smith will be
deploying the 3-15 IN to Afghanistan in the first quarter of the year. LTG Bates, our Honorary Regimental Colonel, is
once again able to participate in our Regiment’s activities. In keeping with the Association’s constitution, we will hold
elections to replace our elected officers who have reached the limit of their term of office. We are long overdue on
elections. I am charging our Nominations and Elections Committee Chairman, Bart Viruso, to canvas the Association
to identify candidates for all elected positions and have a ballot prepared for inclusion in the next issue of the Dragon.
Should you be interested in standing for election to any of our elected offices, please notify Bart. These changes bring
the opportunity to infuse our Association with fresh ideas and renewed energy. I ask you to rise to the challenge in
standing for our elected positions, and in filling our vacant appointed posts. The Association is only as good as
dedicated and active members make it.
In November Monika and I were privileged to escort a group of Korean War veterans on a Korea revisit
sponsored by the Korean Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs (MPVA). David Mills, Association member,
President of the Society of the 3rd Infantry Division, and President of the Outpost Harry Survivors’ Association returned
to Korea with us for the first time since he left there in 1953. The MPVA did a marvelous job showing their country’s
appreciation to the Korean War veterans, including visits to the National Cemetery in Seoul, Panmunjom, the National
War Memorial, and the UN Cemetery in Pusan. It was a truly memorable visit for all of us. While in Korea Monika and
I visited the Museum of Korean Buddhist history. We learned that during the period of Japanese occupation and the
Korean War, over 400,000 Buddhist artifacts were systematically looted and transported to Japan, and others taken
back to the USA as war souvenirs. Having read the past several years of US WWII veterans returning items they had
taken as souvenirs when serving in Germany or France, I thought it would be a great initiative were any US Korean
War veterans who may have taken some of these Buddhist artifacts as souvenirs to return them to Korea. Korea has
rebuilt itself impressively from the ruins of 1953 – but much of its cultural heritage has been lost. The time has come
for those who fought for Korean freedom to do the right thing and return their war souvenirs. Should any of you have
an artifact, or know of a fellow veteran who does, please consider returning it. Contact me and I will put you in touch
with the appropriate persons in Seoul to arrange the return.
Commemorations of the 60th Anniversary of the signing of the Korean War Armistice will wrap up this year
with a large DoD ceremony in Washington, DC on 27 July. The 150th anniversary of the Civil War continues to be
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commemorated, with numerous major battles being marked throughout 2013. In my role as 3ID Society historian and
Outpost Europe Secretary I will assist Monika in our two annual commemorations: 8-11 August in Arlington, VA for
Operation Dragoon; and 5-8 December in Arlington, VA for the Battle of the Colmar Pocket – both commemorations of
major interest to the 15th Infantry Regiment. If interested in participating please mark these dates on your calendars
and let me know. We will send you details.
Finally, with both battalions on the move this Spring, the question of the annual Can Do Rendezvous arises. I suggest that as many of us as possible travel to Fort Benning for the 1-15 IN change of command at the end of April to farewell LTC Kraft, welcome LTC Mueller, and enjoy fellowship as a fraternity of Can Do veterans. We will work to arrange a dinner or luncheon for our members who are able to come. Also, once we know 3-15 IN’s deployment dates, we hope our members will make the effort to see them off in true Can Do! style. Can Do! Tim
New Year’s Message from LTG Jared Bates
New Year’s Day 2013
I have a small replica of the 15th Regimental colors in my home. As a new year begins, I often find myself
looking at those colors and battle streamers (as old soldiers are apt to do) and thinking about where Can Do
soldiers have carried their colors over the years. This always leads me to consider where this organizational
journey has placed the units of the 15th United States Infantry on New Year’s Day - The unique service in the
Philippines and China, the garrisons of several stateside Army posts, long service in Germany and especially
the battlefields of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Middle East. If you talked to a soldier or family member who
had been part of the Regiment in any of those places, they would tell you stories, some funny, some of
frustrating Army bureaucracy, some of tough days and shared hardships, some of the quiet sacrifice of
families supporting soldiers and some of extraordinary courage.
The year 2013 will generate more of these kinds of stories. Those of us who have served in the battalions
of the 15th Infantry and who now watch as veterans of some of this exceptional organizational journey, wish
those now serving a safe and successful year wherever Can Do soldiers and their families serve.
Jared Bates
Lieutenant General, US Army (retired)
HCOR
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DRAGON and 15th Inf Regiment Association Masthead
The Dragon is the quarterly publication of the 15
th Infantry
Regiment Association. It is published in January, April, July and October.' Neither its editorial nor articles content carry official endorsement of the Association. Input for the Dragon is due the 15th of each month prior to publishing.
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To perpetuate and foster the history and traditions of the Regiment.
To provide opportunities for uniting past and present members of the Regiment into a close and cooperative alliance.
To promote morale and high espirit de corps among members of the Regiment. ~ To acquire and maintain a repository of regimental historical memorabilia.
To perpetuate and foster the history and traditions of the Regiment.
To assist in the maintenance of monuments dedicated to the units of the 15
th Infantry Regiment.
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EDITOR, THE DRAGON
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PRESIDENT
LTC Timothy Stoy
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VICE PRESIDENT
Addison D. (Tad) Davis V
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SECRETARY
Robert Faulkender
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TREASURER
Bart Viruso
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MEMBERSHIP
Michael Friend
6018 Old Dominion Road
Columbus, GA 31909
706-568-6436
COMMANDER 1st
BN
LTC Nelson Kraft 1-15
8747 Marne Road
Ft. Benning, GA 31895
706-544-1633
COMMANDER 3rd
BN
LTC Joel Smith
594 Vanguard Rd.
STE 3071.
Ft. Stewart, GA 31314
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CSM 1st
BN
CSM Angel Ortiz
8747 Marne Road
Ft. Benning, GA 31895
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CSM 3rd
BN
CSM Roger Parker
594 Vangard Road
STE 3071
Ft. Stewart, GA 31314
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CHAPLAIN
Charles C. Trout
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HSGMOR
Mark T. Baker
5415 Roaring Branch Rd.
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s.com
HCOR
Jerry Bates
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Williamsburg, VA 23185
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HISTORIAN
LTC Timothy Stoy
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TRUSTEES
Richard N. McKiddy
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Charles R. Crain
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Charles C. Trout
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WEBMASTER
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DATABASE
ADMINISTRATOR
Tom Heitzer
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Bonne Terre, MO 63628
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15th INF Regiment Association Founders
22 Founding Members
Jesse Anderson* Donald Chase Ramon Clark Charles Crain Jerry Cunningham
Edward Dojutrek* George Doyle* Tom Godfrey* Andrew Gunderson* Michael Halik
Jack Jordan Maurice Kendall Leonard Lassor Norman MacIntyre* George Mohr*
Whitney Mullen Lindsey Nelms* James O’Dell Sr.* Howard Palm* Howard Quick*
Raymond Taylor Frank Yokum*
*Asterisk denotes deceased member
Association Chaplain’s Message
During this time of year we have the opportunity to pause and think about how blessed we are to live in the greatest nation on earth. When we think of the many men and women who sacrificed so much, some sacrificed all, we realize how fortunate we are to harvest what they have sown. Those who serve in the military have a special ability to bond; to establish a new family while away from home. Loved ones and family members showed strength and bravery in a different way. They kept a stiff upper lip as they prayed and waited for their sons and daughters to come safely home. Let us never forget to thank them for their devotion and love. I spend much time reading about the founding fathers of this great nation. Just like our military of today, these men loved their country and fought for the freedom and welfare for all citizens. In addition to courage, bravery and dedication, God also gave our founders the gift of wisdom. George Washington said, "To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." It is recorded that during the Revolutionary War there were at least sixty seven disparate moments when Washington acknowledged that he would have suffered disaster had not the hand of God intervened.
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John Adams said, "Our Constitution was made only for a morale and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." We, the citizens of this nation, have many things to be thankful for including each of you who served, or supported those who served, to protect our freedoms. God bless each of you and your loved one during this Holiday Season. May you also have a Very Happy New Year. Blessings!
Blessings, Your chaplain, Chuck Trout
TAPS
ROBERT E. DODGE, LM
Holly, MI
PFC, HQ, REGT, WWII
Jan 44 – Jan 45, Purple Heart
DOD January 10, 2012
Reported by Rich Heller
JACK R. WELLS, Charter Member
Alton, IL
SFC, B CO, 1 BN, KOREA
Apr 1951 – Feb 1952
DOD – August 17, 2012
Reported by George Pilkington to Rich
Heller
GEORGE E. MANN, LM
Falkville, AL PFC, B CO, 1 BN WWII Mar 1943 – Aug 1945 DOD – July 22, 2012 Reported by the Estate of George E. Mann
H. RONALD STEWART
Elizabeth, IN
CPL, F CO, 2 BN, KOREA
Feb 1952 – Nov 1952
DOD – October 28, 2012
Reported by wife Emma to Rich
Heller
DONALD H. BRECHEISEN
Conway, AR
CPT, F CO, 2 BN, KOREA
DOD – January 26, 2010
Reported by Lynn Ball to Rich
Heller
COKER N. PRICE
Orangeburg, SC
PFC, B CO, 1 BN, WWII
1943 - 1945
DOD – June 6, 2012
Reported by son C. N. Price Jr. to Rich
Heller
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CHINA 6 SITREP Happy Holidays from the Soldiers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Officers of the Third Battalion; and Best Wishes to
the members of the Association and their families for a prosperous and rewarding New Year. This time of year gives
us the opportunity to spend time with family and friends, reflect on what is really important in our lives, and refresh
ourselves to face the challenges that lie ahead in the coming year. This is exactly my intent for the Soldiers of the
Third Battalion in light of the fact that we will spend most of the next year in Afghanistan. We are currently on a well-
deserved leave period after a demanding, year-long training progression.
The Battalion has achieved significant results over the past year that began with Expert Infantryman’s Badge Testing in
January, included two platoon live fire exercise periods, and culminated in a successful rotation to the Joint Readiness
Training Center at Fort Polk, Louisiana in November. The Soldiers and Leaders of the Third Battalion certainly lived up
to our Regiment’s CAN DO motto and, if I say so myself, should make all of you proud. During the month-long training
experience in Louisiana, platoons and companies conducted a series of live fire and situational training exercises while
the battalion headquarters conducted a digital command post exercise. The rotation concluded with a week-long,
brigade force-on-force exercise against the Geronimo Opposing Forces of the 1-509th Airborne. We held our own,
earned high marks from the Observer Controller-Trainers, and improved our combat proficiency. We are now
postured to take the Colors of the Fifteenth Regiment to Afghanistan for the first time.
I would like to announce and congratulate C Co’s 1SG Mark Mulalley and B Co’s 1SG Jason Buda on their selection to
Sergeant Major. As result of their promotion and upcoming attendance at the Sergeants Major Academy, several
senior NCO moves were required in the Battalion. 1SG Kieron Vernon moved from A Co to HHC, SFC Andre Green and
SFC Joseph Wertz stepped up as the A Co and B Co First Sergeants, respectively, and we welcome 1SG Michael
Schneider to the Battalion as the C Co First Sergeant. The Battalion certainly has a stable of high quality Senior NCOs
that will ensure the success of our upcoming mission. The last change I would like to announce is the departure of CPT
Ben Smith, who served the Battalion as Intelligence Officer and HHC Commander, and the arrival of CPT Wes Sparks as
the new HHC Commander. Congratulations to both fine officers.
Finally, thanks to the veterans of the Fifteenth Regiment and the members of the Association for your service to the
Nation and for the reputation you have built over the years. The current Soldiers of the Third Battalion are proud to
be part of this historic organization and look forward to adding to your legacy in the year to come.
CAN DO!
LTC Joel Smith
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Soldier launches RAVEN Unmanned Aerial System at Ft. Polk, La. Son welcomes “CAN DO” Dad
home from JRTC
Third Battalion Leadership at Fort Polk upon completion of JRTC Training Rotation
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DRAGON 6 SITREP
Distinguished Members of the Regiment;
Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Kuwait! November has come to a close and that
means one more month closer to our Families being reunited. Similar to the previous five months, November was just
as busy for the battalion here. The one difference, however, has been the weather. The temperatures are
considerably cooler and we have received a significant amount of rain. The change in weather conditions has been a
welcomed relief from the oppressive heat that we encountered throughout the summer.
November provided the battalion with several unique opportunities to train with our Kuwait counterparts as well as
our Sister Services. Part of our mission here in Kuwait is to partner with our host nation’s forces and we executed that
to the fullest extent. Destroyer Company and Baker Company both participated in live fire training events with two of
the Kuwaiti Brigades we are partnered with. These training opportunities are unique to our mission here and provide
Soldiers, regardless of rank, with an opportunity to learn valuable lessons on how we fight together. In one of the
training exercises, the CAN DO Battalion partnered with a United States Marine Corps unit and a Kuwaiti Unit to
enhance our capabilities. This training event provided us with a chance to learn varying tactics and techniques,
ultimately increasing the overall capacity of the battalion. These partnerships also expose our Soldiers to differing
cultures and build lasting relationships between our forces.
Our partnership has not been strictly training focused as a number of Soldiers have competed in various sporting
events and cultural exchanges with our Kuwait friends. Crusader Company participated in a combined sports day that
included soccer, volleyball, and tug of war. It is amazing to see the interaction between the Kuwaiti Army and our
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Soldiers. The common understanding and respect we have for each other has only been solidified by our increased
interaction away from the training environment. These are relationships our Soldiers will cherish and remember for a
long time.
As many of you know, we celebrated Veterans Day in a very special way this year with a CAN DO Weekend! We kicked
off the weekend with a 6 mile obstacle course competition, followed by a combatives competition and wrapped it all
up with a video teleconference with members of the Regimental Association that reside in the Columbus/Phenix
City/Fort Benning area (led by our Honorary Regimental CSM – CSM(R) Baker) – additionally, throughout the entire
weekend, every company had a special viewing of “To Hell and Back”. The Soldiers absolutely loved the weekend and
definitely felt more appreciative to our Veterans as a result.
Thanksgiving was equally an eventful day for us here on Camp Buehring. The day was complete with turkey and
football as the battalion hosted a flag football tournament. A total of six teams competed in the annual Turkey Bowl
throughout the day, with the NCO team slipping by the CPT and above team in the championship game. The outcome
of the game is still under protest and will likely be settled around the Christmas timeframe. The day provided our
Soldiers with time to relax and enjoy some time away from the rigors of training.
The Holiday Season is upon us and we continued to be amazed at the incredible support our Soldiers have received.
From countless boxes from Hugs for Our Soldiers to the endless flow of care packages from our family and friends, our
Soldiers are well taken care of. Across the battalion, every Soldier is working hard to ease our way through this
potentially difficult time. CSM Ortiz and I cannot be more proud of our Soldiers, our Families and our Regiment.
Please continue to keep our Soldiers and families in your prayers. It continues to be our distinct honor to answer our
country’s call to duty with a loud and thunderous…CAN DO!
Dragon 6 and 7
(Above left) Infantrymen assigned to the 15th
Infantry Regiment, 3rd
Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd
Infantry Division, stack
before clearing and securing a building, one of the final tasks of Hammer Strike, a brigade level exercise conducted at the Udairi
Range Complex near Camp Buehring, Kuwait.
(Above right) Soldiers from Hardrock Company Dismount from their Bradley to assault the shoot house on the objective and
secure a High Value Individual during Hammer Strike.
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(Above left) Soldiers from Crusader Company carry their own across the finish line during the “Can Do Mudder” competition in
mid-November.
(Above right) As Part of the “Can Do Mudder” competition, the participants had to low crawl through a 100-meter mud pit
before making the half-mile run to the finish line.
A Student Gets Association Members’ Help
Destani Jade Skillings, 13, Faith Middle School, Ft. Benning, Georgia
Editor’s Note: Once again, our Association was approached to see if members could assist in a query that came via email. This time, it was to provide resource information on a school project for a 13-year-old student of one of our active duty Association members who was deployed. His wife summed it all up in a follow up email after receiving assistance: Email received by Nichole M. Aranda, mother of Destani Jade Skillings: Recently, my husband, SGT Simon Aranda, contacted you for assistance for our 13-year-old daughter who was doing a project on MAJ Audie Murphy. For myself, this project was a walk in the park, due to the fact that he is my favorite US Soldier of all times. I was spitting out facts and dates to my daughter left and right. The hard part was finding the references and resources to use as citations for the report. Sayers library had been closed due to relocation, again, and we did not know where else to turn. I would like to thank you and your comrades for your assistance. We have now finished part one of her project, and it makes the next two steps seem a bit easier for her to tackle. Thanks to you guys, she got a great review from her Language Arts teacher and has asked to share her project with the class!
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I have attached a copy of her project to share with you because she is proud of it. I am sure you guys would be also. Again thank you very much! Sent by: Nicole M. Aranda
Korea Veteran Finds Some History at a Yard Sale Association member and Korean War veteran, Virgil K. Hawn of Fairland, Indiana, made a find at a yard sale recently and sent his find to the Editor of the DRAGON. The cover of this book “3rd Infantry Division in World War II”, volume one, is pictured below. Hawn actually served as a SSG with Company B, 15th Infantry Regiment in Korea in 1952. Hawn wrote in his accompanying letter, “This farm boy was never so cold, never so wet or hot” during his two winters and one summer in Korea. Hawn wrote, “I was glad to have served in the 15th even if it was the cold I remember as the worst feature. I will soon be 84 and still hate the winters.”
Sent by Virgil K. Hawn, Korea War Veteran who served with Company B
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MEMBERSHIP REPORT October 2012
Eligibility:
Regular: Persons eligible for regular membership are those with present or prior honorable
service with the Regiment or units attached or supporting the Regiment.
Associate: Spouse, parents, children or siblings of any person eligible for regular
membership and any person with a special interest or affinity for the 15th Infantry Regiment.
New Members
The following are new members from the 1-15th Infantry 10/22/2012
Abeyta, Brandan L. Henson, Jared C. Perry, Mareus J.
Bailey, Christopher W. Herbert, Donald Pickett, Walsing C.
Baumgartner, Damian E. Hinton, Anderson D. Plemons, Westley T.
Berg, Geoffrey H. Hobbs, Nicholas O. Pullens, Jacob R.
Black, Timothy A. Hoey, Jacob Ramirez, Jose A.
Brovont, Cameron E. Howard, Sean P. Remillard, Jarod R.
Bryant, Sean C. Hughes, Justin K. Roldan, Ismael
Bushert, Kyle J. Hullum, Ronald M. Sanders, Michael W.
Carr, Michael J. James, Cedrick D. Schneider, Judd M.
Collins, Joshua J. Joel, August Smith, Joshua B.
Cotner, Matthew E. Jordan, Rodney D. Smith, Willie L.
Cotton, Brandon L. Lehman, Patrick J. Taylor, James C.
Croson, Dustin W. Lyles, Ashanti Teems, Michael J.
Cross, Christopher M. Mack Jr, Robert R. W. Thomas, Joseph S.
Crutchfield, Kyle J. Madison, Tamika S. Torrence, Sheronda L.
DuBois, Jonathan J. Marcum, Ray E. Vegafnia, Joshua J.
Faircloth, Stephen S. Marte, Rafael I. Walker, Thaddus D.
Fensterer, James W. McCulloch, Daniel E. Williams, Toccaro T.
Fletcher, Cody P. McEntyre, Shannon L. Williamson, Christopher B.
Garard, Karlos D. Murray, Douglas P. Wolfe, Michael C.
Head IV, William O. Neverswander, Trevor D.
Hendrick, Monicomaric Origies, John H.
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The following are new members from the 3-15th Infantry 10/22/2012
Allen, John M. Green, Austin R. Pagels, Neil D.
Barrera, Ildefonso M. Hall, Malcolm H. Pizzute, Greg P.
Black, Curtis P. Hallmark, Alex R. Randolph, Mario J.
Brown, Anthony G. Hanley, James T. Robertson, James D.
Burley, David A. Herold, Clinton N. Rodgers, Cameron W.
Carlsberg, James D. Houlihan, Thomas Salazar, Miguel A.
Carney, Zachary A. Hughes, Jonathan V. Saxe, Tyler M.
Cerisier, Schoultz B. Huskey, Noah A. Schauland, Koleby P.
Chavez, Genardo Isergo, Dirk N. Skrabo, Cody S.
Cone, Ben M. Ivester, Tyler K. Smith, Riley C.
Cooper, Troy W. Jensen, Jared P. Soto, Rafael
Douglas, William M. Lang, Thomas B. Thrasher, Michael L.
Elmore, Brandon T. LaPointe, Ryan J. Tripp Jr, William A.
Evans, Christopher D. Larsen, Roland E. Urbarek, Anthony J.
Feezor, James K. Malone, Dillen A. Waggener, Samuel P
Forsythe, Scott B. McArdle, Kyle T. Wash, John
Garcia, Javier McLaughlin, Alphonso A. Worthington, Jeremy J. N.
Gilson, Donald W. Mikkelson, James A. York, Kyle G.
Gottshall, Kenton C. Noreen, Nicholas T. Zamarripa, Hector
Graham, Nolan L. Ogle, Corey L. Zaragoza, Jonathan
Graves, Kyle Pabey, Sean D.
Green, Andre T. Padilla, Michael A.
The following are new members from the 3-15th Infantry 11/05/2012
Allen, Bradford C Euzebe, Jaime D Miller, Stephen L
Baki, John H Fell, Danial C Parker, Roger d
Bastanzi, Joseph K Grogan, Tyler J Pendleton, Joseph E
Boring, Michial E Habick, Kevin J Rasmussen, Matthew S
Bradley, Kyle S Hauser, Daniel G Remauro, Michael
Carter, Marcus A Hogan, Nathan W Sanders, Jason B
Chang, Danny H Janis, Tony C Sanford, Jason D
Cochran, Elliot B Kitch, Matthew D Semple, Jaston S
Cole, Tyler B Leal, Miguel Sinsel, Christopher S
Crimmins, Michael P Leyda, Christopher L Smith, Benjiman A
Diaz, Andrew C Meiers, Richard L Troxclair, Brad
Edwards, Michael C Mertz, David M Vernan, Kienan
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New Members (Continued)
THOMAS J. WITKOWSKI WILLIAM D. VAUGHN DANIEL BRITTON JOHN A. BATTAGLIA LM Hinesville, GA 31313 Phenix City, AL Powell, TN Staten Island, NY 2LT, 2 BN, RA CPT, HHC $ A CO, 1 BN, RF SGT, A CO, 3 BN, RF SFC, MED CO, REGT, KW Jan 2012 - Oct 2010 - Dec 2008 – Oct 2012 May 1951 – May 1954 - BAE SUK LEE LM CURTIS L. INGRAM WILLIAM L. COOPER DOUGLAS A. NORTON Cincinnati, OH Savannah, GA Los Angeles, CA Pembroke, GA INTERPRETER, KW SSG, HHC, 3 BN, RF E-1, CW 1SGT, E CO, 3 BN, RF Dec 1950 – Mar 1951 2010 - Jan 1980 – Sep 1983 Oct 2011 -
ANDREW A. BARCELLONA. MICHAEL P. SCHNEIDER Brick, NJ Midway, GA SSG, HHC, 1 BN, CW 1SGT, C CO, 3 BN, RF May 1966 – May 1967 Oct 2012 -
Number of Members 478
By Periods CH 2 WWII 74 KW 197 CW 75 OIF 74 Current Forces 360 ASSOC 21
By Type
Regular Life 268 Regular Annual 514 Assoc Life 10 Assoc Annual 11
Total 803
Members with 1-15th
Infantry 244
Members with 3-15th
Infantry 115
Would you like to sponsor a membership for Active Duty soldiers? For each $10.00 contribution an Active
Duty soldier can be brought on the rolls for two years. If interested, make contributions to the Association
Treasurer, address shown on page 2
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FINANICAL REPORT FOR 2012
$2,224.02 AS OF 01/01/12 $3,368.00 DUES
$ 550.00 LIFE MEMBERS $6,005.00 DINNER $1,925.00 RAFFLE
$14,072.02 GROSS
DISBURSEMENTS
$ 500.00 RAFFLE WINNERS
$5,678.81 FOR DINNER IN SAVANNAH $2,295.62 PRINTING OF DRAGON $ 820.42 MAILING OF DRAGON
$ 206.00 LIFE MEMBERSHIP PINS $ 80.70 PRINTING OF RAFFLES
$ 390.92 POSTAGE $ 242.00 WEBSITE $ 142.45 YAHOO
$ 79.50 SERVICE CHARGE $10,441.02 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS
ON HAND AS OF 11/30/2012 $3,631,00 IN CHECKING
LIFE MEMBERSHIP ACCOUNT IN A CD IS $30,731.42 SAVINGS ACCOUNT $10,688.30
Bart Viruso Treasurer
15th Infantry Association
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15th Infantry Regiment Association
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