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Read this!
We are
going to try using the GUESTBOOK section of this webpage for quick postings of
notes to other members or general announcments. It's sort of like "Instant
Messaging" but fairly low-tech.
Just click here <READ
or SIGN GUESTBOOK > and you will be directed to the GUESTBOOK. When
you're done, click the submit button at the bottom and your note will be
INSTANTLY available for all to see. If you want it to be just temporary,
preface your paragraph with the word [TEMP] and I will delete it after a period
of time (or you can simply send me an e-mail and I'll delete it when ever you
want me to).
For previous GUEST BOOK entries,
click <HERE> (June 2004 through
October 2005) . I have relisted the contents
from the guest book that we had on-line a while ago.
Rombas Thank You Letter to the men of the 243rd from the Mayor of Rombas
France. (Click on link above)
State Hwy 243 between Minnesota and Wisconsin over the
St. Croix River
"THROUGH THE YEARS" -- A LISTING OF THE 243rd
REUNIONS
If you have something that you would like posted on the
website such as information, pictures, links, crossword puzzles, cartoons
or anything within reason, contact me directly and we'll see about getting
it listed pronto.
* I'm also looking for any more 1942 group photos for
C, HQ and SVC. If anyone has these, please let me know. Also,
any interesting photos from the war (or stories from the war) that anyone
would like to share -- pass them on and we can find a place to post them
too! (e-mail to Jim below)
While at my in-laws in Oklahoma City last winter, I took
a drive down to Ft. Sill near Lawton, OK. My dad went through OCS there
in '42. They have a museum with old cannons and outside they have a very
large number of artillery pieces from WWI up to the atomic cannon. Another
area has pieces used in the Gulf War. I took these pictures of an 8 inch
gun. They have the trailers used to haul the carriage and barrel as well.
I thought you and others would enjoy seeing these. (above) Mike Semenock
I've looked at a couple other FA BTn sites to get
some idea of what one might look like and things to include (such as roster
lists, photos, history, reunion information and contact information).
A BIG THANK YOU to Carol and Glenn Mounts of the 736th FA BTN Association
who gave me much inspiration to get this site going. I couldn't have
done it without you!
This web page is still in it's early stages. As I
get more information, ideas (and time), I will make updates and additions
as I see necessary. My Dad, Don Asp was a gunner in A-Battery of
the 243rd. I would like to dedicate this page in memory of all his
friends from the outfit who have passed away. I would especially
like to mention Captain James Henderson and his wife Marion -- both who
have passed on just in the past few years.
Stop by again soon! There will be changes and
improvements to this page as time goes on. If anyone has any war-time
photos or other documents pertaining to the 243rd, let me know and I'll
see about getting them posted here. E-mail me at the address below.
October 2000 Reunion - St. Paul / Minneapolis Minnesota
This page maintained by Jim Asp - e-mail to: That's N followed by the number ZERO then A
I S -- (my ham radio call-sign, at yahoo dot com)
Last updated: June 21, 2008 Counter reset: June 9, 2007 17:30CDT
Other things Jim has been working on... (unrelated to
the 243rd site)
ROLITE CAMPER LINK? <ROLITE> As the owner of a 1969 Rolite, I have struggled to
find information to restore my camper. Click on the above link to
bring you to a sub-directory on this server where I will put more information.
JOHN GLENN MIDDLE SCHOOL ARCHERY CLUB - Maplewood,
Minnesota(My kid's archery club which I help out with as an adult
supervisor)The John Glenn Archery Club has three objectives:
- To providing students with the opportunity
to explore archery as a life-time sport. - To teach respect and values by exemplifying
responsible behavior. - To serve as stewards for the natural resources
and the hunting community.