I believe my dad, Perley R. Anair, was stationed at Camp Fannin in the early 1940's but am unsure as to how to find out for sure. Do you know of any place that I could write or email to that would have that record? He passed away in 1965 when I was 14 and I don't have access to any of his service records. All I can remember is seeing a picture of him and another soldier with Tyler, Texas listed as the location.

I believe my Grandfather was a trainer at Camp Fannin in 1944.  I have a copy of a letter to him accepting him into Infantry OTC in July of 1944.  The letter is addressed to him, Cpl. Omer R. Shaffner at Hq Co, IRTC, Cp Fannin, Tex.   The letter is from JP Kushner, 1st Lt under a Maj Gen Hartle.  It is stamped received by Bernard W Cleaves, CWO.
His discharge papers indicated that he was a Rifle Instructor for 12 months before attending OTC for 2 month starting in July 1944.  I have the documents scanned if you are interested in seeing them.

Hello.  I went to the contact us site and wrote an email and tried to send it and page or server not found.  My name is Dedria Moore.  I am doing Genealogy for my half sister and her father.  They had a relative named Cramer A Mabus.  In searching for him I also found a newspaper article from June 24,1945 stating that a Staff Sgt. Ralph W Clare got married and it also named his friend Pvt Cramer A Mabus and that both were stationed at Camp Fannin.  Mr. Clare resided at 505 1/2 North Marshall, Henderson after the honeymoon.  I'm trying to follow the trail of Pvt. Mabus to see if possibly he is related to my half sisters Mabus.  Her's was in the Navy in 1920 and served aboard the USS Camden and eventually ended up living in New York.  I'm trying to determine if the two were related because the family knows very little of their Cramer.  He was born in Ackerman, MS in 1902 and died when he was in his 40's.  Any help would be great.

 My name is Brandon Bedair and I am looking for information on my biological
grandfather. Family rumor has it, that he was stationed at Camp Fannin.

Do you possibly have records of all the soldiers who were stationed at Camp Fannin until its closure?

If so, I'm trying to confirm that Loomis R. King was stationed there sometime between 1942-1945. My mother was born in Tyler in 1944, so this leads me to believe he must have been stationed there at that time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

I was in the Camp Fannin Chapter National Sojourners web site so I hit the link to the Cp Fannin Veterans web site.  It has been quite a while since I have visited your web site. I was pleasantly surprised. There has been a great improvement since the last time I have been in your site. You or the web master are to be congratulated. It is great. However, I did not find a link to the Cp Fannin Sojourners web site. Maybe you could check with Ltc James Rowley

My deceased wife's father, Heinrich Wilhelm Michaelis, was a WW II German POW at Camp Fannin (CF); possible POW # 3855.  I was told Heinrich was editor of camp newspaper and participated in an escape from the camp.  I'm interested in camp history, pictures, newspaper articles, anecdotes - anything involving Heinrich, including date he arrived at CF and date he departed CF.  He has a family living in Berlin, Germany that I want to update.  I'm aware of the CF Reunion April 1-4; looks like I'm right on time.  I have a German/English dictionary stamped "PW READING ROOM CAMP FANNIN."      

July 18, 2004

Name: John W. Bergerson

Email: bergersn@smig.net

Address: Box 145 Hayfield, Minnesota 55940

Comments: My uncle Thornton (Red) Crumb fought with Company D 186th Infantry Regiment, 41st division in New Guinea. If there is anyone interested in mailing me or sending e-mail message about my uncle whom I only met a few times., I would enjoy hearing about him. I have heard that he was on a good softball team that defeated some professional baseball players, possibly in Australia? 

July 5, 2004

Name: Diana Howard

Email: dhoward@valuelinx.net

Address: 6230 Brookfield Place - Alma, AR  72921

Phone: (479) 632-3034

Comments: My father trained at Camp Fannin from approx. Nov., 1943 to June, 1944 - His training was interruppted two times due to having measles and illness of his father - He believes he was in the 16th regiment and Lt. Kilgore was over them.  All of his photos, etc. were burned in his parents house fire.  His names is James Everett Smith - he lives in Alma, AR. We would love to have a copy of the group picture that he graduated with.  Can anyone help?

June 24, 2004

Name: Tim McCanless

Email: CreativeInk@mchsi.com

Phone: (309)467-4708

Comments: I have a hosiery bag that belonged to my mother.  It was given to her by my Uncle, LaVerne E. Kent from Camp Fannin TX.  Please send me more information about this bag.  I can send you a pictue if you would like. 

June 19, 2004

Name: Paul Widzinski

Email: paulwid@comcast.net

Comments: My father, Arthur Widzinski, went through Basic Training at Camp Fannin.  At his request, I just started searching for information about the camp.  I am printing all of the information off of the website for him.  Reading this information will make this a very special

Father's Day for my dad.  We wept as we watched the WWII Memorial Dedication - you really are The Greatest Generation!

Paul Widzinski

June 14, 2004

Name: Ron Hill

Email: ronnielhill2@yahoo.com

Comments: Anyone have any info on Loomis R. King Jr.? He was stationed at Camp Fannin, Tyler, TX around 1943-44. He was married to Lee King. Any info is greatly appreciated.

June 12, 2004

Name: Peggy Lohman

Email: plcatt2004@aol.com

My uncle, David L. Hagen, was in the 52nd Infantry Battalion, 9th Armored Division in WWII and was killed in action on April 1, 1945.   Does anyone know anything about him - or how he died?  I would appreciate any /all information...thank you very much! St. Charles, LI

June 10, 2004

Name: Connie Simmons

Email: mommybear51@yahoo.com

I'm looking for information on my father Sherman S. Laurence.  He trained at Camp Fannin during WWII. My parents home burned to the ground and we didn't get any help from the records at the Department of Defense.  If there is any way you can help us we would appreciate it.

May 10, 2004

Name: Nathan Byerly

Email: njabyerly@yahoo.com

My grandfather, Jesse Watkins, was in the 407th Infantry Regiment Company H.  I am trying to gather as much information as possible -- if anyone can point me in the right direction please contact me.

May 5, 2004

Name: Mrs. Rhonda England

Email: Rhonda.England@sengland.co.uk

Hi I am e mailing from the UK, I am looking for a Charles Harold Wright, who was born 10th Jan 1925 and died October 1963, he was discharged we believe from Fannin in January 1946, we have family trying to locate anyone who knew Charles.  Not sure if you can point me in the right direction. Charles Service Number was 385 305030.  Thank you

April 30, 2004

Name: Charles D Christianson

Email: cdconstr@ilhawaii.net

Comments: My father Charles T Christianson trained at Camp Fannin. He ended up with the 90th infantry.  He took part in the cleanup at the Battle of the Bulge. Wonder if there is anyone out there that might remember him.  Aloha..

April 18, 2004

Name: Sylvia Gamble, Daughter of Floyd Jackson Tackett

Email: roadrunner_41465@yahoo.com

Comments: I am sending this as an inquiry of my Father, Floyd J. Tackett who passed away on April 12, 1999. My father was in the 475th Air SV GRP from Nov. 13, 1945 to March 12, 1947 and served with AAF.  I don't know what AAF means but was wondering if you know how I can get in touch with any of these people or if any one is left? My father passed away with several long illnesses but none from the service.  I would like to get in touch with some one and see if they can remember him or even maybe have a picture of the group 475th AIR SV GRP men. Any help you can give will be greatly appreciated.  Thank you again.

April 12, 2004

Name: Ron Mofle

Email: rmofle@msn.com

Comments: My father, Ray Mofle, trained at Camp Fannin in 1944. I have a picture of his graduating class dated 5-11-44.It also has the inscription of 3rd INC, Co D81. Is there anymore you can tell me about his training or where the men were sent following their training. My father said very little about his war experience and I would like to learn more.  He passed away way before his time in 1975. Any information you can supply will be appreciated. It took me awhile to find this site because the name of the camp was in crease of the picture and looked like FANNU.  Thanking you in advance.

March 25, 2004

Name: Donell Turner

Email: xmyname2002@yahoo.com

Comments: I am looking for anyone who might have known my father William Douglas Turner, he was a paratrooper.

March 14, 2004

Name: Ted Szalinski

Email: tszalinski@yahoo.com

Comments: Greetings:

As my draft board used to say. I wonder if anyone out there remembers me from hut 6, in A Company, 82nd Battalion, 15th Regiment in the "December 1945 "graduating" cycle. We were the guys saved by the bomb remember? If you do remember me thats fine. If you don't thats fine too. I sure would like to hear from you.  Thanks, Sincerely Ted Szalinski from Chicago

March 3, 2004

Name: Connie Taylor

Email: taywalls@aol.com

Comments: Hello, I'm trying to locate a family member that was at Camp Fannin between

1943-46.  Does Camp Fannin have records that show who was there?  Our Family is looking for any information on a Walter Phillips - age 23 - 25 years of age that was supposed to have been stationed at Camp Fannin. 

After serving at Camp Fannin he was released and went home to Centerville, Iowa.  Please let me know if there is any information available, or you might have known him while he was at Camp Fannin and would pass on any information about him.  I would apppreciate any help in finding him. 

March 1, 2004

Name: Mary Lue Potthast

Email: mlpotast@kcnet.com

Comments: My father, William M. Dixon, was stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas before he was shipped to Japan.  I don't know what unit he was with and very little about his military history.  I am looking for someone who might have known him and also, how do I find out more about his stay in the military.  He was in the Army.  I believe he was drafted in about 1944.  He was first stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.  He was from Missouri.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.

February 26, 2004

Name: Sgt Franklin k Pfeiffer

Email: Franklin.k.pfeiffer@usarmy.mil

Comments: I am looking for information about my grandfather. He was in Co. H 357 Inf in central europe. I know his Army S/N if that will help. If any one has Info it would be very grateful. 

February 15, 2004

Name: Walter Lashway

Email: p.w.lash.2224@netzero.net

Comments: I'm looking for info. on the 317th co.A from 5/18/1944 to 1/15/1946.  My father was SSGT. Edward Lashway I would love any info. at all.

February 17, 2004

Name: Bruce Bilger

Email: sprocket@toast.net

Phone: 419-355-0606   call collect

Comments: I live in Fremont Ohio.

I recently had given to me a company portrait, by a home owner who found it in the attic of a house purchased.  It is RTC (crossed rifles) and 65 D on pendant at the bottom it says" Camp Fannin, Texas.

I am a member of the North Coast Veterans group and would like to recognize the Individual

as I assume one of these men were from Fremont, Ohio. The picture would be framed and mounted with tribute to these Brave men.  I need a roster of names and city and state for each person in photo.  Any help will be greatly appreciated, and if you need a copy I can get one made for you. 

February 8, 2004

Name: Carole Larson

Email: cjlarson@gvtel.com
My dad was in the 81st battalion at Camp Fannin from Sept 43 to March 44 and then sent to the Phillipines, does anyone remember him?  Clifford Bevolden from Hogeland, Montana I would love to hear from you, he is alive and well.

February 1, 2004

Name: Mike Driscoll

Email: TheLeprecoon@hotmail.com

Comments: Looking for any one who remembers Sgt. Robert J Driscoll.  Served in Italy.  Fort Sheridan: Departed 6/Nov 1945   Med. Campaign  Sept 1944 to Oct 1945

January 31, 2004

Name: Jim Youngman

Email: jly@icehouse.net

Question: I am researching the name of Robert Scoville as a repatriated POW. Age about 57, which could fit him into SEA, Korea, or any other conflict within that time frame. Would like to know if I'm dealing with the real McCoy or a wanna be.

January 30, 2004

Name: Patrick Henry

Email: DragonMaster06@cs.com

Comments: My family is looking for William Monroe Henry. He was in the 24th Infantry Company B. He was a POW at Rock Island, IL during the Civil War.

January 23, 2004

Name: Walter E Thompson

Email: wthompson4@austin.rr.com

Comments: I am searching for anyone from the 16th infrantry regiment, 1st infrantry division, batt. unknown, company L who may have served with my father when he was KIA on Jan 19, 1945.  His name was Edward Thompson, 1st lt. from West Virginia.  At the time of his death, he was 34 years of age.  He was awarded the silver star for action performed on 17 Jan 1945 in a small villa named Puynonville, Belgium.  That spelling may be incorrect.  I am trying to find the details of the action in which he lost his life.  Any old vets out there who may recall serving with him that may have any information, I would enjoy hearing from you.  My address is Walter E. Thompson, 2504 Dior Drive, Dedar Park, Texas 78613 and my phone number is 512-258-5071. I am retired USAF (36 years) SMS.  Please contact me if you have any information.  I really need to know the details of his death before I die.  He is buried at the military cemetery at Henri-Chapelle, Belgium which I finally had the honor of visiting in 1999.  My wife is from Trier, Germany and it was but a 30 minute drive to the grave site.  It is such a beautiful place, it is hard to imagine the killing that went on in that area so long ago.  He may have been killed in St. Vith.  I have conflicting information.  I know that his body laid for 4 days before recovery. So if there is anyone out there in cyber space that can supply me any info, I will forever be indebted to you.  Thanks, from the last living son

January 21, 2004

Name: Pat Coleman

Email: pyc98@excite.com

Comments: How may I obtain information on  Non Commissioned Officers from Texas who served in WW II  between  1943 and 1946.  We are searching for  Eugene Ray Coleman    (Ray E.) and used initials E. R. from Texas.  He was stationed at Camp Rucker, Al  (now Fort Rucker) the summer of 1944 and was Master Sargent 1286th  Engrs but was in the ETO beginning Dec 1944 and was Master Sargent in the H/S Co. 1286th Engr  "C"  Bn. then he was Sargent in Belgium in 1945   at : Co. A  1261 Engrs.  We do not have his Serial number nor SS number but IF LIVING  he would be in his 80's...  and military searches have not found  anything for us.  Have been searching for years with no results.  Hope someone might help.

January 4, 2004

Name: Frank A. Smith

Email: anpsmith@chartermi.net

Comments: I went through training at Camp Fannin in Co. B, 82nd Bn., 15th Reg. from mid Dec '44 to mid Apr '45. The 82nd Bat. was for Specialized Training and the group I was in were trained in various communication skills. I received training to be a Message Center clerk. Others were trained as telephone linemen, switchboard operators. We all had to be able to receive morse code, string phone lines and had some cryptography training. All the above were in addition to regular infantry basic training. A lot to accomplish in just 17 weeks. The Battle of the Bulge occured in the middle of our Camp Fannin training and we heard that some guys were shipped over there from C.F. with just 9 or more weeks of training. I remember only a few names: Trainees; Laverne Dykstra, Zurchmead (sp.?) Spivac. Cadre (training non-coms): 1st Sgt Edmunds, Cpl. Manke (from Hawaii). I could probably recall more with some concentrated effort.  I'd better stop before I retell all my WWII experiences.  I am now a retired electrical/mechanical engineer living in Traverse City, Mi. I was pleasantly surprised and very pleased to find this website and appreciate your efforts to keep such memories alive.  F.A.S.