On Tuesday, we informed you on the passing of Captain John Mateyko, former commanding officer of Company M, 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division. BOOTPRINTS author, Hobert Winebrenner, served under Mateyko, from Hill 122 in Normandy through war’s end. The thing that probably stuck with Winebrenner most about his leader was Mateyko’s faith. Winebrenner recalled one [...]
In this edition of Letters From War Wednesday, we feature a short, September 1943, note home from Private Robert Jeffries, stationed with his unit in the Pacific. “I miss being back in the States, especially in good old Albion, Indiana. “I’ll try to send you my picture as soon as I can get off duty, [...]
I recently received the sad news that John Mateyko, former CO of Company M, 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division, passed away in Glenview, Illinois. Captain Mateyko took over charge of Company M following Captain Marsh’s death on Hill 122. Mateyko would prove to not only be an outstanding leader of men, but maybe even more [...]
Good Monday morning! For this edition of the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week, let’s return to Habscheid, Germany, for one of my favorite photos of all time.
Again, a cold and blustery Friday. Please enjoy the Weekly History Wrap Up. In Plymouth, Massachusetts, black Revolutionary War veterans are finally getting the recognition they deserve. Per an agreement between a landowner and the town of Clifton Park, New York, the private burial plot of Revolutionary War officer, Captain Nanning Vischer will be accessible [...]
On January 29, 1945, American troops returned to Bataan. Company L, 152nd Infantry, 38th Infantry Division, commanded by Captain Wayne Sandefur, landed on the west coast of Luzon, near San Narciso. “Always the unexpected happens in war,” Comapany L trooper, Clarence De Turk said, with a laugh. “When we made our landing, we expected a [...]
In this edition of Letters From War Wednesday, we feature a short note home from Captain Wayne Sandefur, commanding officer of Company L, 152nd Infantry, 38th Infantry Division, upon his arrival in the Philippines. Nov. 3 1944 Dear folks, When you receive this, you will know that we have landed safely. We had fine trip [...]
As a native Hoosier, I was particularly interested in the story of World War II hero, Wayne Sandefur. A special thanks goes out to Sandefur’s daughter, Ginny, for providing so many interesting details. Prior to war, at Purdue University, Sandefur starred as a guard on the Boilermaker’s gridiron squad. Following graduation, he took a teaching [...]
Wow, weekends go so fast anymore. Let’s get right to it–the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. Holy horses, Batman! Now that’s a stack of hay!
A very snowy, chilly Friday morning here in the Midwest, and time for the Weekly History Wrap Up. The H.L. Hunley, the Confederate combat submarine credited with sinking the Union warship, Housatonic, has been finally unveiled in Charleston, South Carolina. One columnist pays tribute to his father, Wilfred R. “Will” Seiple, a member of the [...]