866th Engineer Aviation Battalion - U.S. ARMY

866th Engineer Aviation Battalion

U.S. ARMY

   

BAUERMIESTER, Howard - See Allan Johnson's email address below 866 EAB - U. S. Army Twin Cities, MN [jpnote:  Allan L. Johnson is Howard's buddy and knows where Howard is located..]
BENNETT, Eldon - unlocated - buddy of Jim Stevens - see photo below in Jim's entry
BRILL, Jack - unlocated - buddy of Jack Harnett & Jake Hawley
BRANTLEY, John Frank - previously located by buddy Jack Harnett
BUNTON, Major Raymond B. See Chas memoriam Major Bunton's son, Raymond, Jr. signed the guestbook.  Click the thumbnail photo to view Major Bunton's letter as commanding officer on the 866th Engineer Aviation Batallion Book
CARLOW, Richard - located by Jack Harnett & Jake Hawley - see entries below
EVANS, Donald - located by Jack Harnett & Jake Hawley - see entries below
FREIER, Don - no email address - located by his buddy Jim Stevens - see photo below in Jim's entry
GIORDANO, Joe - no email, but see info below in this box. 866th EAB U. S. Army Philadelphia, PA [jpnote:  Joe is a buddy of Jake Hawley & Jack Harnett.  They reunioned after 44+ years in December 2004.  Joe is not online, but Jake or Jack can supply an address/information.]
GUTMAN, Thomas - located by Jack Harnett & Jake Hawley - See entries below
HARNETT, Jack A.  @ Chas:  1954 - 1955 Hq & Sv Co, 866th Engineering Aviation Battalion Quincy, Florida 1954 Soldier of the Week & Soldier of the Month See Article Below	1-26-04 Comments:  I was assigned to USAFE, and a SCARWAF US Army unit -  the 866th Engineer Aviation Battalion.  Yes, there was mud and plenty of it. Plenty of rain also.  We quickly learned why the French were referred to as "Frogs."  Quonsets were up and the tents were down, the grass/clay/mud landing strip between the main base and Quonset City (Quontown) had transferred to Déols. I was assigned to the Headquarters section. Most of the Scrapbook info and photos were from the time and of the personnel with whom I served.  I arrived early March 1954 and left for the ZI on August 15, 1955. I had a very memorable tour of duty;  many, many fond memories of Châteauroux and enjoyed my return back to CHAS with my wife in July 1995. Jack's Photo Album - Jack's Souvenir Album
[jpnote:  Jack (left) & Jake Hawley had a get-together in May 2004 at Jake's home in CT.  They put together a list of old buddies, got on the net and the phone and found a few.  (See 866th EAB page)  They shared many memories and laughs since they last saw each other in 1955 - 49 years ago! [jpnote:  Paul Jackson (former Chas G.I.) who lives in Chateauroux now, sent this article to Yves Bardet (La Nouvelle Republique) who sent it to me.   1954
HAINES, Sgt. - unlocated - Buddy of Jim Stevens - see photo below in Jim's entry
HAWLEY, Jacob Perry "Jake" -   866th EAB - U.S. Army @ Chas:  1954 - 1955 CT & Isle of Nevis 4-4-04 Note from Jack Harnett:   Jake is the buddy of mine who served with me during my entire tour at Châteauroux ( left the States with me and returned to the States with me) now spends most of his time with his wife Judy on the island of Nevis.  [jpnote:  Jack (left) & Jake had a get-together in May 2004 at Jake's home in CT.  They put together a list of old buddies, got on the net and the phone and found a few.  They shared many memories and laughs since they last saw each other in 1955 - 49 years ago!]
IVANKOVICS, George   - Grandson's email address 866th EAB - U.S. Army @ Chas:  1954-1956 4-11-07  Note from Jim Stevens  - I was looking in Google last week and found George Ivankovics in Hudson Michigan. I sent his phone number to Jack Harnett. He doesn't have email but one of his grand children does - see email box link this entry. He retired from Ford several years ago, He was in the design department. Dinner with the Captain - Front row left to right, Capt Powers, George Ivankovics, Jim Stevens. Back row: Don Freier, Eldon Bennett, and Sgt Haines.
JOHNSON, Allan L.  866th EAB - U.S. Army Twin Cities, MN [jp found:  5-27-04 - Allan is friends with another G.I., Howard Baurmiester, who also lives in Twin Cities.  I called Allan and asked for Howard's number, but he wouldn't give it to me.]
LUNDSTROM, Douglas E.  866th EAB - U.S. Army @ Chas: 1954-55 St. Louis, MO Friend of Jack Harnett & Jake Hawley 1-12-07 from Jack Harnett It is with sad regrets that I must inform you of the death of Douglas Lundstrom, who passed this past Sept. '06. Doug boarded the USN Maurice Rose and traveled to Châteauroux with Jake, Joe and myself and returned to the USA by air in late Aug of 1955 with Jake and I and some of the other 866 Vets. Doug's bride, Carol (Carolyn), called me last eve and informed me of Doug's death. Doug leaves his wife, three sons and their respective families. Carol indicated that neither she nor Doug were computer literate and therefore did not use the e-mail, but she did enjoy talking on the telephone. Some of you may remember back in 2004 when Jake Hawley met and spent the better of a week trying to locate those of the 866th EAB., we were unable to locate Doug, however the angel of the 866th, Jenelle Peterson, was later able to find Doug and passed his address along to Jake and me.  I
MAHAFFEY, Jack H.   @ Chas:  1954-1955	Friend of Jack Harnett & Jake Hawley
5-26-04  This is my and Willie's 50th year of marriage. I flew home from Chad for our wedding December 18, 1954 on a 30-day leave. Since that time our family has grown considerably. We have 3 children, 3 in-law children and 14 PERFECT grandchildren, 5 girls and 9 boys. All are in college, high school and middle school. After 30 years of working in management of a transportation leasing/sales company I retired to Muskogee, OK, where we live in an old farm house on 10 acres. We have traveled to all 48 states in our RV and have flown to Alaska and Hawaii. I have participated in the Senior Olympics for several years, placed 2nd for the State of Oklahoma in the shot put. Avid duplicate bridge player and square dancer. Look forward to a reunion with everyone in a central location of the good old USA. My wife, Willie, and I hope to see you soon. Searching for:  Vartolla from Philidelphia, PA and anyone who remembers those good old days.
PHILLIPS, William N. - unlocated	Friend of Jack Harnett & Jake Hawley
POWERS, Captain - unlocated - See photo in Jim Steven's entry below
STEVENS, James (Jim) S. SP3  H&Q Co - 866th EAB  @ Chas:  1954-1956 3-15-05  Hello: I am James Stevens from H&S company stationed at Châteauroux from Sept 1954 until Feb 1956. I also came to Europe on the HMS Rose, so I was on the same ship as Jack Harnett. I don't remember him, but I do remember Joe Giardano. I was called P2 and was in the supply  part of H&S company. Had some great times there. Our first company commander was Captain Powers, he and his wife took us to dinner in Châteauroux one evening. I also played touch football for the 866th, and we won the France Athletic Conference in 1955. Some of my teammates are listed in H&S company pages. I have pictures and can scan them into an e mail. two of my friends were Donald Freier, and George Ivankovics, who are in the picture.   For now I will sign off and wait to hear from you. The web page is really great.  Thanks Jim Stevens 866 EAB SP3 4-18-05 I have talked to Freier; he has lived in Billings for many years.   Dinner with the Captain - Front row left to right, Capt Powers, George Ivankovics, me-Jim Stevens. Back row: Don Freier, Eldon Bennett, and Sgt Haines. Below:EAB buddies on leave in Paris.             Ahhhh Barracks!  No more tents! Volleyball @ lunch
THOMPSON, CWO Kenneth - passed away	Jack Harnett gave this info about Ken. See Chas memoriam
TRAINOR, Don  located by Jack Harnett & Jake Hawley - see entries above
WEBB, Darrell  - Passed away November 2006 - See Chas memoriam