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Mar 25, 2011 by Thijs_

In memoriam George H. Waple III

On 10 November, Jeanne Florio, Kathleen Powers, Alex Klugiewicz (331st) and I (Rudy Zamula) attended the impressive ceremony for George H. Waple III at the Fort Myer chapel, followed by the graveside ceremony with a 21 gun salute, a marching band and a group of five 83rd re-enactors with authentic shoulder patches.

After WWII, George was the 1st Sergeant in charge of the Ceremonial Detail that performed for visiting White House  dignitaries and at the burials of high-level officers from the Armed Services held at Arlington Ceremony.

George was a great help when we held our 2007 Reunion in Arlington, VA. When the General Kroesen, who was to be our guest speaker, cancelled at the last minute, George found General Schoomaker to replace him. George also provided a "Silent Drill Team" to fill in a gap in our program. At the end of the program, held at the hotel, about 25 soldiers in a circle were holding their bayonets about 1/2 an inch from the Drill sergeant's throat! We couldn't have made it without George.

Rudy Zamula, 83rd Infantry Division Association Archivist

Two honorary pallbearers, in suits, who were Tomb Guards under George's leadership followed by the five Reenacters in WWII Uniforms who wore the 83rd patch

Men and flags from every company of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)



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