Seeking Information


Attention Georgia State and Perdue men!

Attention Washington State ASTP men!

Attention Grinnel College ASTP men!

Attention Stanford University ASTP men!

Attention Harvard University ASTP men!

Attention Ohio State ASTP men!

Attention University of North Dakota men!

Attention College of Puget Sound men!

Attention University of Nebraska men!


Does Anyone Know Ralph Heller?

Susan Hedgpeth would like to hear from anyone who knew her cousin, Ralph Heller.
Susan may be contacted care of this web site (news@astpww2.org).


Does Anyone Know Mr. Simmons?

Peter Simmons is trying to find out which ASTP unit his father was in. If you knew anyone with the last name of Simmons in your ASTP unit, please contact Peter (petersim@bitstream.net).


Seeking Julius La Rosa’s Family

Julius La Rosa, a native of Little Ferry, New Jersey, was a member of the ASTP at the College of Pugent Sound. He was assigned to “C” Company of the 21st Armored Infantry Battalion of the 11th Armored Division, and later served as a medic to that company. He was killed in action in Sevening, Germany on February 22, 1945, and was buried at the American Military Cemetery at Henri-Chapelle, Belgium.

A Belgian family has adopted Julius’ grave, and they would like to hear from any of Julius’ surviving relatives. If you are related to Julius, please let us know! (news@astpww2.org)


Seeking Patrick Lynch's Family & Friends

Patrick Lynch, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, was a member of the ASTP at the College of Puget Sound.  He was assigned to "B" Company of the 63rd Amored Infantry Battalion of the 11th Armored Division.  Patrick was killed in action in Leidenborn, Germany on February 18, 1945, and is buried at the American Military Cemetery at Henri-Chapelle, Belgium.

A Belgian family has adopted Patrick's grave, and they would like to hear from any of his surviving relatives or friends.  If you are a relative or friend of Patrick, please let us know! ( news@ASTPww2.org )


Anyone Know the Figures?

Bob Wells (whose personal account appears on this Web Site) is doing some research on the number of ASTP men who were KIA, MIA and WIA.  If you have these figures for your ASTP unit, please contact Bob at 2709 N. Winchell Street, Portland, OR 97217, or at (503) 240-7161, or at (503) 240-1953, or at sobob@hotcoco.infi.net.


Jerry Azemar, a member of the University of Utah, Indiana University and University of Cincinnati ASTP units, would like to hear from anyone who remembers him.  He can be reached at glarba@cs.com .