As a forward observer he and his pal Heckie McIver were at the sharp end in their trusty Jeep spotting targets for the regiment’s 25 pounders, across the Po valley and along Lake Garda until the Germans surrendered. His family are close life long friends. After graduating high school in 1936 he moved west to climb and ski in Colorado and Wyoming. My Father was a Staff Sargeant in the 86th at Camp Hale 43-44 maybe 42-44. 10 th Mountain Division reactivated: 1985. From their vantage points the Germans could see Allied attacks in advance, which gave them plenty of time to set up defenses and fortifications. 10th Mountain Division vets even started Vail and Aspen. In Colorado, Tenth Mountain Division veterans established ski resorts in Vail and Ski Cooper; on the East Coast, they established ski areas. At least 62 ski resorts have been founded, managed, or employed head ski instructors that were 10th Mountain Division veterans.” – thestormking.com. The other major theme area is the history of the famed 10th Mountain Division from its inception in the mountains of Colorado and wartime baptism in the mountains of Italy. https://www.newenglandskimuseum.com/tales-of-the-10th/. Following two more years of training, the Tenth finally got a shot at redemption in the winter of 1944–45. Location in the United States Camp Hale, between Red Cliff and Leadville in the Eagle River valley in Colorado, was a U.S. Army training facility constructed in 1942 for what became the 10th Mountain Division. My Dad was in the 10th mountain in the early 50s. I’ve looked into this group and have been blown away by what they did during the war and what they did for skiing in the USA. 10th mountain division The 10th Mountain Division, a full division of the United States Army specializing in mountain and winter warfare, trained at Camp Hale, Colorado, during World War II. There just somethings you lock away. Thank you to the 10th and all of America’s warriors. Here’s a link to the book published by University Press of Colorado, with several reviews, and lots of recognition and praise. Did not know this. Every time I see that 10th Mountain Division sign on highway 89 in Lake Tahoe, I think of these guys and what they did for our country and for skiing. http://www.sulleormedeinostripadri.it/images/Traduzioni%20download/86thhistory.pdf, My father was in the my father was in the 10th Mountain division during World War II, My father, Albert Rosnick, was a Sgt and BAR man in the 10th Mountain Div (86th K Company). A longtime friend and executive director of the New England Ski Museum, Jeff Leich, also published a book on the 10th and their relationship to Dartmouth College and New England. Louis Dawson, "History of the Huts," 10th Mountain Division Hut Association. John H. Peel. Mountain division . It’s a struggle to find any mention of my Dad’s regiment in the standard histories of the war in Italy. He got mad at me one time he got mad at me because instead of taking the bus to a ceremony I skied to it.. he was looking for me because I was supposed to be on the bus! He was among those brave souls who skied into Itally to fight in WWII. My father always said lots of their troops started most of the ski hills etc after the war. wasnt john dewey a big shot in the 10th he is on the first page in my grandfathers warbook, his name was carl spillers. The system of backcountry lodges and outposts near Camp Hale have also become popular overnight destinations for winter travelers. You and I are lucky to be here. I just send you a Friend Request – if you respond I share the photos with you. Ski Troops during World War II (Boulder: University of Colorado Press, 2005). His final Climb to Glory was December 24, 2017. After Marshall witnessed Greek mountain troops holding off a larger Italian force in the Albanian mountains, the first victory against Axis forces in World War II, he was convinced that the US Army needed the mountaineering division that Dole had recommended. My friend, Charlie Sanders wrote a detailed, historical book about The 10th Mountain, titled “The Boys of Winter” about 8 – 10 yrs ago. He was also MTU ski coach and had 2 skiers go to the olympics. It was fun and quite the education. I was told of a The mission was daunting to say the least, as soldiers from the Tenth had to silently ascend the cliff face of Riva Ridge at night with heavy packs full of ammunition and equipment. We all loved and adored our father but ww2 radically changed him. Really nice reading the tributes on here! God bless them. I’m pretty sure they have skied on all seven continents. At a reunion years later, fellow soldiers said they wouldn’t have survived some ordeals w/out their “Sergeant Jo.” General Hays told Eddie’s children, “Your father was one hell of a soldier.” Of course, Eddie ensured the love of skiing in all six of his children. My dad, Ronold Farr, was at Camp Hale. Thanks. He too was sent to Kiska Island in the Aleutians. He was sent to OCS by his commanders and was unable to rejoin the 10th in Italy. Thank you for helping us support 10th Mountain … I ask him about the war but he wouldn’t say anything.It wasn’t until I served in viet nam and came home. Germ warfare wasn’t allowed, yet their water was poisoned with Hepatitis to take quite a few of these fine men down…my dad caught it and was shipped to recover in a hospital. For those not familiar with the name, Paul Petzoldt was a fixture in the Tetons–He established a lot of new routes climbing in that area, often with minimal equipment he made himself. It wasn’t until after his death that we learned he was wounded and lost a lung. The 10th has been involved in both the Afghanistan & Iraq wars since 2001, and they’re still out there. Research. Reactivated again in 1985, the division was designated the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) to historically tie it to the World War II division and better describe its modern disposition. If not, send your email to me at occasional.piper@comcast.net and I’ll share some photos with you. Would love to have it, as well. My Dad came home to Upstate NY and became early Ski Patrol member, I have letter from Minot Dole to him. He passed in 96. He turned skiing into his career. It was the training ground for the U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division, which distinguished itself in mountain combat in Italy during the war. Your very nice article failed to mention that the modern 10th Mountain Division has three soldiers who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Charles J. Sanders, The Boys of Winter: Life and Death in the US. He always talks about his time in the 10th mountain. Wow, thanks for this. Eddie was the youngest 1st Sergeant in the 87th. My botany professor at the College of Forestry in Syracuse, NY (now called Environmental Science and Forestry) in the mid 60s was a member of the 10th Mountain Div. Charles Minot “Minnie” Dole, the founder of the National Ski Patrol, had the task of collecting intelligence on other winter warfare units around the world.The blueprint for success mirrored the formation of Finnish ski troops who courageously fought against the Soviet Union during the Winter War in 1939. During maneuvers, the 10th would lay down their skis on the snow, throw their double sleeping bags on top of that and call it good for the night. I bet you didn’t know that 10th Mountain Division veterans started at least 62 ski areas in the USA. At Camp Hale, he and another cowboy were in charge of 500 mules & horses. I drove through Leadville to get to a private residence that was southwest of Leadville. Then, on November 30, 1939, the USSR invaded Finland with a force of a million men supported by tanks, aircraft, and naval forces. It was named for General Irving Hale and was at an elevation of … There is a statue in Vail Village dedicated to these hearty troopers. Army recruiters formed this regiment by recruiting from top ski schools around the country, reasoning that it made more sense to recruit experienced skiers and give them combat training than to teach trained soldiers how to ski. He won the Soldier’s Medal in Italy for clearing a path through a mine field so that wounded soldiers could be evacuated. Inspired by Finland’s success, Charles Minot Dole, the president of the National Ski Patrol, spoke to Army Chief of Staff George C. … The war definitely changed those young men who went in as innocent boys and came out as changed men, aging 20 years in a matter of two years of continuous battleground horror. If anyone knows anything or has anything relevant please let me know. , fought with the 85th Mt., in WW-2 in Italy.He had a handicapped son, but went to war anyway.Upon arrival at the train station with his family at Charleston WV for departure to boot camp,there was a great calmness among all the men present when they seen Amos and his son George saying farewell.A captain came up to my grandmother Ruby and told her to get on the train with George that they can ride with Amos as far as she was allowed if he got in trouble,so be it.They made it to Kentucky and my g-grandfather Rev. Oley Kohlman wrote Uphill with the Ski Troops and knew dad from Colorado. They published ski magazines, opened ski schools, and established ski areas, including Vail, Aspen, Sugarbush, Whiteface Mountain and others. My Dad was in C-85 also camp Hale, Mt Belvedere and Riva Ridge. I was lucky to go to a 10th Reunion at Keystone in the 90’s we went to Cooper Mt for a Statue unveiling. 10th Mountain Division In 1941 the 10th Mountain Division, comprised, in part, of former collegiate skiers, coaches and Olympians, was established for military combat on skis. Died in Italy in 1945, buried at Nutumo , US Military Cemetery in Rome. It’s valid to say that the USA’s ski industry would never have become so widespread without these warriors. The 10th Mountain Division, a full division of the United States Army specializing in mountain and winter warfare, trained at Camp Hale, Colorado, during World War II. That slope was there for decades. I am trying to research his service and have a request in through the National Archives for his records. In 1987, the National Association of the 10th Mountain Division, consisting of veterans of the World War II division, designated the Denver Public The ski and snowboard site with intelligence. I have a winter coat/sleeping bag that Paul Petzoldt designed for his Teton school. Bobby did you by chance go to the reunion in the mid 60’s or around there at Vale? at Ft. Devens,Mass in 1968. rucksack. If you visit Leadville, CO, you can learn a lot about this era. He never spoke of his experiences in the war. Ski Troops During the Second World War The division has participated in Operation Desert Storm(Saudi Arabia), Hurricane Andrew disaster relief (Homestead, Florida), Operation Restore Hope and Operation Continue Hope (Somalia), Operation Uphold Democracy (Haiti), Operation Joint Forge (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Operation Joint Guardian (Kosovo), and several deployments as part of the Multinational Force and Observers (Sinai Peninsula). The 10th trained hard to live, sleep, climb, ski, and fight on snow in the harshest conditions. Elias Michael picked them up.Amos was wounded but came home .I thank god for him. They ambushed Soviet convoys, cut Soviet supply lines, and destroyed several Soviet divisions before surrendering in mid-March 1940. Did anyone know him? Do u know where We don’t know about that poster. He is exactly the type of person who would know what training the troops needed. Against horrible odds. He carved a figurine on skis with pack that looks very much like the image on the front of the movie. In his teen years, he lived with his brother in a cabin without electricity, between both pairs of Finnish grandparents. After World War II, many of the 10th Mountain Division warriors came home to the USA and continued skiing. He passed away in 1989 with a piece of German 88 metal still embedded in his forehead. SSGT Travis Atkins – 3/27/2019 (Posthumous) This unique organization came into being on July 13, 1943, at Camp Hale, Colorado as the 10th Light Division (Alpine) November 6, 1944, the 10th Division was redesignated the 10th Mountain Division. “After the war, ex-soldiers from the 10th Mountain Division fired-up America’s modern ski industry. Primarily skiing though. He was a machine gunner. Monument or plaque Thanks, Pete. Its motto is “Climb to Glory.”. I wish I had gotten a chance to know him better. Earl Ervin Clark, who served in the 10th Mountain Division from its inception, died at home on Dec. 28, a day after attending a 10th Mountain reunion luncheon. You left that out of your list on the Modern 10th list. Depending on the years your father was at Camp Hale he probably knew mine, as my father was a Staff Sergeant in the 86th and 87th instructing skiing and mountaineering at Camp Hale. He advocated for their protection during all of his long career. Hi Jim, God bless your Dad. I’ve been to Ft Harrison where the Black Devil’s Brigade trained but not to Leadville. However In my efforts to use the imagery I’m afraid I might not be able to because the photographer is not credited under the image. I remember your dad. Winter Parking and General Info: Ken's Cabin Winter Information Sheet During the winter most hut users access Ken's Cabin from the Boreas Pass trailhead north of the hut. Any photos of him or his ” long Tom” artillery unit, or resources to research deeply appreciated. http://www.skylerbaileyauthor.com/the-battle-of-torbole-part-1-the-approach/. Please post a revision to recognize these soldiers, two of who made the ultimate sacrifice for their fellow soldiers and our nation. I remain proud of his service. These ski troops moved swiftly and quietly through forests deep in snow where Soviet troops—unprepared for winter warfare—could not follow. The History of the Legendary 10th Mountain Division, The Men Who Started USA’s Ski Industry, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Special_Service_Force, http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3467/monti-jared-c.php, http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3485/swenson-william-d.php, http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3529/atkins-travis-w.php, http://www.newenglandskimuseum.com/posters-prints/, https://www.newenglandskimuseum.com/tales-of-the-10th/, http://www.skylerbaileyauthor.com/the-battle-of-torbole-part-1-the-approach/, http://www.10thmtndivassoc.org/BLIZZARD%20JUNE%202019.pdf. The Tenth Mountain Division (hereafter, the Tenth), was US Army division created in 1941. The 10th Mountain Division still fights on today. On Feb. 13, 1985, the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) was officially reactivated at Fort Drum. Does anyone remember him? The Tenth Mountain Division Foundation carries forward the legacy and memory of America’s WWII winter warfare soldiers The Foundation was established to memorialize the glorious history and exceptional achievements of the World War II 10th Mountain Division and to perpetuate its memory for future generations. However, it did not go overseas and demobilized in February 1919 at Camp Funston, Kansas. My dad, Leonard F Cerkas, (Manitowoc, WI), served in the US Army, 10th Mountain Division, 85th Infantry, from 1943-1945. I humbly and proudly possess and protect his commendations, along with the US Flag from his coffin. I attended the John D. Magrath Elementary School in Norwalk, CT (his birth town, and mine) as the first class to go all the way from Kindergarten to 6th grade after the school was constructed and dedicated. Originally activated as the 10th Light Division (Alpine) in 1943, the division was redesignated the 10th Mountain Division in 1944 and fought in Italy’s mountains in some of the roughest terrain in the country. I have some cool photos and equipment. Our father grow up near Camp Hale in Coalmont Colorado on a ranch. It is . I live in Maine and have skied on the mountain you dad and his backer started. My mother was never even privy to his wartime experiences. ... Help us educate the public and future generations about the Division’s history. and fought in Italy in WW2. I remember your Dad.. It was named for General Irving Hale and was at an … ODA35. The 10th Mountain Division trained in various places from 1943-1944, including their base at Camp Hale (9,200 ft near Leadville) in Colorado and at Cooper ski area. He passed away on Jan 4, 1989, at age 74. Does anyone know how I would go about finding his information? (Wikipedia). Also, many died from disease and frostbite/cold-related problems. WW11. Jim, My dad was part of the Their unit was then deployed to Normandy (as I understand it) on D+5. Dad Rest In Peace, you really were “The Man”, My father T/Sgt Paul Perreault was wounded in action on February 19, 1945. I have a number of cool photos as well as equipment. We hope someone will know him. Its mission was to break through the German defensive line that spanned Italy’s Apennine Mountains—the seemingly impenetrable Gothic Line. I live in TX now and still attend reunions when I can. He was a key ‘brain trust’ to their success. There is a picture of your husband, “Tap” Tapley, along with the other ski instructors, in the Denver library collection. God bless all our military veterans. he was one of the first group selected for this training (they were eventually named the 87th Inf Regiment), they were initially sent to Mount Ranier, then to Camp Hale. The 10th Mountain Division Light Infantry has two Medal of Honor recipients. John H. Peel. On Feb. 13, 1985, the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) was officially reactivated at Fort Drum. Drawing together an elite group of champion skiers, mountain climbers and European mountaineers, the U.S. Army created the 10th Mountain Division, America’s only mountain and winter warfare fighting unit. I also know that he was in the battle of the bulge and was cut off for 8 days behind enemy lines with several other men and survived by taking supplies from the German troops. The Tenth successfully captured Riva Ridge on February 19, allowing Allied forces to break through German defenses in the mountains and push further into Europe. Public health orders are evolving rapidly and 10th Mountain is working to provide the most current information to allow hut visitors time to plan accordingly. The 10th Division was originally organized in 1918 as a Regular Army and National Army division for World War I. Danny was a Skier on My Hood via his native Portland. Having served in Italy David Leach, The Impact of the Tenth Mountain Division on the Development of a Modern Ski Industry in Colorado and Vermont: 1930-1965 (Senior thesis, Middlebury College, 2005). Great article! Division. The Allies took notice of a Finnish division of soldiers on skis that defeated and embarrassed a larger and better-equipped invading Soviet force during the Winter War of 1939. Soldiers of the 10th Mountain division have a very rich history (Photo: XY) Reactivated again in 1985, the division was designated the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), to historically tie it to the World War II division and to also better describe its modern disposition. In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s I worked with William “Bill Hoffstetter, Psychologist, and he would sometimes tell us about the time he was in the 10th Mt. The 10th Mountain Division, specializing in mountain and winter warfare, trained at Camp Hale, Colorado, during World War II. Full Article. My dad was Clifford MacQueen, 87K from MA. The 10th Mountain Division. As Americans, we are so blessed that Leonard risked his life, going through hell, for our freedom. I do have 2 wartime artifacts that my mother said he confiscated from Mussolini’s summer home on Lake Garda. Tenth MountainDivision Descendants, Inc. TenthMountain Hut Association, Inc. We also are informally associated with the US Army’s10thMountain Division and it’s attached units – the ColoradoNational Guard’s 1-157 Mountain Infantry, Vermont National Guard’s 3-172Mountain Infantry, and the 86thInfantry Brigade Combat Team, aswell as the 99thInfantry Battalion(separate) “NORSEMEN” – the WWII … He was a cook and when need he would drive a mule team, No one else know how. Alfred (Al) H. Peel trained at Hale and was sent to the Aleutians. Mac Jackson: The 10th Mountain Division only had one Medal of Honor recipient in WWII. Hale to Aspen 1944. CPT William D. Swenson – 2013 God Bless all the veterans who have served our country because we who never did can never know how much these men and women sacrificed. My Dad was in the 10th Mtn Div, 87th fighting in Italy. It was redesignated the Panama Canal Division after the war and shares no connection with the 10th Mountain Division activated during World War II. My Uncle Dave Curtis was a squad leader in Headquarters Co., 2nd Battalion, 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment. He had an athletic field named after him in Italy. He was a part of a unit of Norwegian speaking troops who’s primary mission was to drop into the mountains of Norway and take out the heavy water plant the Germans had erected. The 87th was sent to the nearly unopposed invasion of Alleutions. POP. He was my best friend. There is a picture of your husband with the other ski instructors in the 10th Mountain Division in the Denver Library collection. They out-skied the Germans, I think. He spoke Finn before English, hunted and ice skated regularly from a young age. He was quite a guy and much beloved by his students and in my mind, a hero. lol Being a youngster, it was quite fun and an education. We were trained in skiing, mountain climbing, and glacier climbing in Alaska and Stowe/Killington. 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