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Turret Topics

Vol. 2, No. 1 / Camp Campbell, Kentucky / February 2, 1943

4 pages scanned

 

Names

• Aaron, Sgt. — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; historian, ‘Seelbach Commandos’ poet, Poet’s Corner contributor
• Aherns, Cpl. — Company D; advance detachment, bunks setup at Camp Campbell
• Allen, Osmyn — S/Sgt., Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Almeter, Francis — Cpl., Company C; company clerk, public relations; payroll headaches interview
• Anderson, Carl — Sgt., Company E; promotion
• Andresky, Bill — Sgt., Company B; promotion
• Angelini, Sal — Sgt., Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; comic book reader
• Arato, Michael — M/Sgt., Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Austin, Cpl. ‘Pennsy’ — Hq. Co.; motor park, aptitude tests
• Avery, Sgt. Charlie — Company D; supply room mystery box
• Balint, Sgt. — Company A; Louisville-longing
• Barquin, Cpl. Paul — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; reporter
• Barron, Cpl. Mike — Company B; field sleep incident; promotion (Staff)
• Beatzel, S/Sgt. George — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; reporter; named in ‘Seelbach Commandos’ poem
• Beaver, Sgt. Victor — orchestra, trombone
• Beckett, Cpl. Ray — Reconnaissance Company; godfather anecdote
• Beninato, Cpl. Shay — orchestra, trumpet
• Beskovoyne, Cpl. ‘Iron-Man’ — Company D; fell from upper bunk
• Bird, Sgt. — (reference unclear) — Hq. Co.; bunk anecdote context
• Blyth, Cpl. Jimmy — Reconnaissance Company; radio ‘speed key’ operator; new baby
• Bodenus, Cpl. George — Company D; returning globe-trotter
• Boilore, Cpl. Roy — orchestra, saxophone
• Brogden, Cpl. Bill — Company B; promotion
• Brumfield, Sgt. Paul — Reconnaissance Company; short trousers/leggings anecdote
• Bunch, Francis — Sgt., Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Byrnes, Sgt. ‘Yowlin’ — Company E; auctioneer voice anecdote
• Cedarstrom, Cpl. Rudy — Company E clerk and reporter; Company E payroll headaches interview
• Cervone, Jim — Sgt., Company H; promotion
• Chambers, Cpl. — Company A; bivouac memories
• Chump, Pfc. — fictional letter writer, ‘Dear Goitrude’ humor column
• Cizauskas, Joe — S/Sgt., Company E; promotion
• Clark, Davie — Sgt., Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Cliff, Edgar — Sgt., Company H; promotion
• Cobb, Pfc. ‘Romeo’ — Company B; left Louisville sweethearts
• Colovechio, Tony — Sgt., Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; comic book reader
• Colvin, Sgt. — Company E; impressions performer at party
• Conger, Ed — Sgt., Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Conklin, Charlie — Sgt., Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Copass, Pfc. — Company B; upper bunk slipper-dropper
• Corey, Cpl. — basketball team; played vs. 49th A.I.R.
• Cotton, S/Sgt. Jim ‘Cadre’ — Hq. Co.; advice to Whelan
• Crain, Cpl. Bob — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; comic book reader
• Daniels, Cpl. ‘Speedball’ — Hq. Co.; dispatcher; towns review
• Day, Freddie — Reconnaissance Company; CQ distribution mix-up
• De Laura, S/Sgt. William ‘Detroit’ — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; four Smiths anecdote
• De Simone, T/Sgt. — composer of regimental song ‘Here’s To The 80th’; won furlough
• De Wese, Sgt. Werner ‘Shoot Two’ — Company D; piano/ivory player, biggest roll in regiment
• Derry, Bill — Sgt., Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; comic book reader
• Desmond, S/Sgt. Joseph ‘Mess King’ — Company H; furlough
• Diamond, Chaplain Martin J. — Catholic chaplain, 80th Armored Regiment
• Dillinger, Cpl. Clarence — orchestra, trumpet
• Dillon, Sgt. ‘Pappy’ — Company E; spoke at party
• Diner, S/Sgt. Harold — orchestra leader, trombone; formerly with Leo Reisman on Bob Hope/Red Skelton radio shows
• Dines, S/Sgt. ‘Brooklyn’ — Company E; top mess-man
• Diuguid, John — S/Sgt., Company E; promotion
• Doherty, Staffman — Company H; promotion
• Dougherty, Pfc. Willard — Reconnaissance Company; vitamin tablets anecdote
• Drury, Sgt. Lish — Company E; promotion
• Dudrey, Cpl. Joe — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; comic book reader
• Eberts, Charles — T/4, Company E; promotion
• Elliott, Sgt. Verne — orchestra, saxophone
• Elzey, S/Sgt. Bob — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Erwin, Cpl. Ira ‘Hardwork’ — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; pining for Kate in Louisville
• Evans, Elmer — Sgt., Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Faklan, S/Sgt. Larry — Company E; promotion
• Fenstermacher, Kay — Sgt., Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Fratantoni, Sgt. Benny — orchestra, trumpet
• Garness, Andy — Sgt., Company B; promotion
• Gianangeli, S/Sgt. Al — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Gibson, Sgt. Charles — Company B; promotion
• Giesel, Sgt. Walt — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Gillette, S/Sgt. Hector — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Giunto, Cpl. Joseph — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; company clerk, distiller; payroll headaches interview
• Goldberg, S/Sgt. Harry — Company H; California and a lady
• Grimes, Major General William M. — commanding general, 8th Armored Division; praised 80th’s move
• Gross, Jim — S/Sgt., Company E; promotion
• Gross, Sgt. Laurence — Company H; promotion
• Grunis, S/Sgt. Al — Company D; promotion
• Hack, Sgt. John — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; comic book reader
• Hall, Staffman Woody — Company B; promotion
• Hasbrouck, Brig. General Robert W. — Combat Command B; complimented Col. Noble on 80th’s move
• Hemenway, M/Sgt. Dale — Company B; promotion
• Herndon, Sgt. — Company E; spoke at party
• Herschberger, Sgt. — Company A; Top Kick King’s one-man gang
• Hoeltzel, Cpl. Robert — Co. A; asst. clerk, officer’s section; student; payroll headaches interview
• Hogue, Sgt. Jasper — Company E; promotion
• Honan, Pvt. Jimmy — Company E; upper berth insurance advice
• Hood, Sgt. Jimmie — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Huber, Cpl. — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; blackjack artist, buys war bonds with winnings
• Huckowicz, S/Sgt. Joe — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Impelliteri, Sgt. Jimmy — orchestra, bass
• Iven, Sgt. Pete — T/4, Company E; promotion
• Jacob, S/Sgt. George — Company E; promotion
• Johnson, M/Sgt. Harry ‘Take Me Back To The Cavalry’ — Hq. Co.; promotion celebrated
• Johnson, Ray — Company B; jumped from Pvt. to Staff; special cheer
• Kent, Sgt. Bill — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Keyes, Staffman Cecil — Company B; promotion
• King, Top Kick — Company A; popular one-man gang
• Kofman — Company B; konked by upper bunk slipper
• Laffon, Sgt. — Company E; spoke at party
• Lewis, T/Sgt. Ray — Company E; promotion
• Liebeskind, Cpl. Leonard — Hq. Co.; file clerk, store manager; dog tag maker; interview
• Lindloff, Lt. Gilbert — Special Service Officer; basketball team; gym plans
• Little, S/Sgt. Charles — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Louminhouser, Sgt. Vic — T/4, Company E; promotion
• Lubecki, S/Sgt. Francis — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Luxem, Sgt. John — Company B; left Louisville sweethearts
• Lynch, Cpl. Johnny — Company D; returning globe-trotter
• Magiacomo, Cpl. Albert — orchestra, saxophone (added since photo)
• Maguire, Sgt. Jim — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Malloy, T/Sgt. Martin — Company D; promotion
• Mangiagtii, Sgt. Matt — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; comic book reader
• Manyak, Sgt. Lou — Company H; promotion
• Markham, Sgt. Wallace — payroll sergeant, Hq. Co.; salesman, Detroit; interview
• Marks, S/Sgt. Charlie — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; mess sergeant, best kitchen truck
• Martin, Sgt. Burt — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; cook
• Martin, Sgt. Dock — Company D; promotion
• Martin, Sgt. Harry — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; cook
• McCann, Sgt. — Company A; bivouac memories
• McCarthy, Sgt. C. M. — Company A; reporter
• McDonald, S/Sgt. ‘J. B.’ — Company H; furlough
• McKenna, M/Sgt. — Hq. Co.; knows all the answers
• McMillan, S/Sgt. — Company H; furlough
• Meeks, Sgt. — basketball team; played vs. 49th A.I.R.
• Mera, Capt. — basketball team; played vs. 49th A.I.R.
• Merhlge, S/Sgt. Alex — Company B; reporter
• Micklick, Sgt. Charlie — Company H; promotion
• Milicia, Sgt. Angelo — Company H; promotion
• Miner, Bill — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; cook
• Miner, Harry — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; cook (listed as Harry Morrison in text)
• Mizeur, Staffman — Company H; promotion
• Morris, Sgt. Earl — Company D; promotion
• Morrison, Cpl. — Company D; advance detachment, bunks setup at Camp Campbell
• Morrison, Harry — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; cook
• Muniz, Sgt. — Company A; Louisville-longing
• Murphy, Sgt. Jim — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Murray, Sgt. George — Company D; promotion
• Nardi, Cpl. Bruno — orchestra, guitar (added since photo)
• Noble, Col. C. H. — commander, 80th Armored Regiment; complimented by Hasbrouck; suggested regimental song words
• Olson, Sgt. Bert — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Pallman, Cpl. — Company D; supply room mystery box
• Parmer, Pvt. — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; new enlistee, honorable mention
• Passante, S/Sgt. Jimmy ‘Hello Girls’ — Hq. Co.; motor park
• Pedley, Sgt. — Company E; spoke at party
• Penor, Sgt. Russ — Company H; promotion
• Phelps, John — Sgt., Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Piptone, Sal ‘The Professor’ — Company E; described party as ‘huge evening’
• Plantikow, Sgt. John — orchestra, trombone (added since photo)
• Ply, Sgt. Dallas — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Pyrek, S/Sgt. Thad — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Raffa, Sgt. Mike — 36th A.R.; boxing team manager, one of best boxers in Army
• Rapasardi, Pvt. — orchestra, guitar
• Reed, Sgt. Davie — Company B; promotion
• Reeves, Sgt. Gene — Company D; promotion
• Rissman, Sgt. Adelbert — T/4, Company E; promotion
• Rose, S/Sgt. Charlie — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Ryan, S/Sgt. Bob — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Sabine, Staffman — Company H; promotion
• Safford, Sgt. Truman — Company B; promotion
• Sauve, Sgt. ‘The General’ — Hq. Co.; motor park
• Schaefer, Sgt. Harry — T/4, Company E; promotion
• Schnur, Sgt. Lew — orchestra, drums
• Sepanski, Sgt. Xavier — Company D; promotion
• Sherk, Sgt. — basketball team; played vs. 49th A.I.R.
• Shestack, T/Sgt. Joe — Reconnaissance Company; promotion
• Sigafus, Sgt. Al — Company D; promotion
• Slaglet, S/Sgt. Bob — Company D; promotion
• Smith, Cpl. — basketball team; high scorer with 10 points vs. 49th A.I.R.
• Smith, Erwin — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; one of four Smiths; tenor
• Smith, M/Sgt. Henry — Company D; promotion
• Smith, Pvt. Robert — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; one of four Smiths; baritone
• Smith, Pvt. William G. — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; one of four Smiths; bass
• Smith, Pvt. Willy — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; new enlistee 18 years old, honorable mention; soprano
• Socha, S/Sgt. Tommy — Company D; promotion
• Sorkine, Sgt. — orchestra, saxophone
• Stone, M/Sgt. — director of music, 80th; quoted on bandsman duties
• Sullivan, Sgt. — Company B; left Louisville sweethearts
• Surley, Sgt. — basketball team; played vs. 49th A.I.R.
• Talsma, Sgt. Billy — Company E; promotion
• Taylor, Sgt. Ken — Company B; promotion
• Tebetman, Sgt. Floyd — orchestra, saxophone
• Tibroc, Lew — Hq. Co. reporter
• Titofsky, Sam ‘Temoshenko’ — Company E; MC’d company party
• Trenacoste, Pfc. Pete — Hq. Co. 2nd Bn.; PX 13 socializer
• Uliass, 1st Sgt. Johnny — Company H; promoted, married, furloughed
• Viola, S/Sgt. Johnny — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; promotion
• Weinstock, Sgt. Chester — Company H; promotion
• Whelan, Sgt. Charlie — Hq. Co.; radio operator; furlough to Brooklyn
• White, S/Sgt. ‘We’re Fresh Out’ — Hq. Co.; supply boss
• White, Sgt. — Company H; furlough
• Wilhelm, Cpl. — Company B; slept warm in field; nearly annihilated by Barron
• Wise, Pvt. — orchestra, piano
• Witmer, Chaplain Frederic — Protestant chaplain, 80th Armored Regiment
• Witte, Pfc. Benny — orchestra, piano (added since photo)
• Wood, Pvt. — Hq. Co. 1st Bn.; recruit tale: ‘How I Refused Corporal’
• Wyman, S/Sgt. Dann — Company D; reporter and promotion
• Yonts, S/Sgt. Ed — Company D; promotion
• Young, Cpl. Larry — Reconnaissance Company; reporter and promotion
• Zander, Cpl. Rudy — Company B; promotion

Locations

• Africa — mentioned in regimental song as future destination
• Asia — mentioned in regimental song as future destination
• Bedford, Ohio — civilian home of Cpl. Giunto
• Brooklyn, New York — furlough destination of Sgt. Whelan; De Simone’s radio station WKPA recording reference
• Central City, Kentucky — bivouac stop during convoy from Fort Knox to Camp Campbell
• Clarksville, Tennessee — nearest town to Camp Campbell; reviewed as ‘lousy’ by Daniels; visited by Seelbach Commandos
• East Aurora, New York — civilian home of Cpl. Almeter
• Hopkinsville, Kentucky — reviewed as ‘worse’ by Daniels; visited by Seelbach Commandos
• Louisville, Kentucky — prior posting; USO stomps; longed-for by multiple soldiers
• Manhattan (52nd Street), New York — ‘Melody Lane’ reference for orchestra practice area
• Muldraugh, Kentucky — bivouac area near Fort Knox; site of famous orchestra serenade
• Newark, New Jersey — civilian home of Cpl. Liebeskind
• Newark, New York — civilian home of Cpl. Hoeltzel
• Nippon (Japan) — mentioned in regimental song as future destination; Tokyo reference
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — WKPA station where De Simone’s song was recorded
• Portland, Maine — civilian home of Cpl. Cedarstrom
• Tokyo, Japan — referenced as future destination for 80th ‘grads’

Units

• 12th (unit unspecified) — Company E men attended 80th’s party at Camp Campbell
• 20th Division — recipient of cadre personnel supplied by the 80th
• 36th Armored Regiment — accepted boxing challenge from 80th; Vespers service joint with Protestant chaplain
• 49th Armored Infantry Regiment — defeated 80th basketball team 42–37
• 80th Armored Regiment — subject unit; newspaper published at Camp Campbell, Ky.
• 8th Armored Division — parent division; activated May 1942