83rd Infantry Division 329th Regiment Re-enactment Group

Name: Smith, Chad

Rank: Techniain 3rd Grade

Enlist/draft date: 02/1998

Serial Number: 13607850

Bio: Chad is the Unit group leader and website administrator. He is you point of contact for issues or questions. He also owns “scrappy” the Ford GPW (jeep).

Name: Biehl, Larry

Rank: Master Sergent

Enlist/draft date: n/a

Serial Number: 00000000

Bio:Long time member and handy man. Larry does a great job helping maintain and fixing the units displays, buildings and especially doors. great guy to have and does a sharp MP impression.

Name: Swope, Jim

Rank: First Sergent

Enlist/draft date: Unit Founder

Serial Number: n/a

Bio: Jim is the founder of the 83rd reenactment group. he started the group in 1996 at Wilson High School as a WWII Study Group. He teaches History classes at Wilson on “American Conflict”. Many 83rd members have been students of his and gone on to continue there interest in history through reenacting. Jim also is the founder of WWII Weekend at the Reading Airport our Units home show. He also owns “Mickey” the Willies MB (jeep).

Name: Griggs, Dan

Rank: Staff Sergent

Enlist/draft date: 01/1997

Serial Number: 00000000

Bio: Dan the man, and also our unit medic. Trained as a professional EMT he has the skills to save your life and pull off an authentic Impression. Always ready to spring into action and lend a helping hand or perhaps even two. This jolly giant brings true meaning to the phrase SNAFU. He is a true asset to the unit and wouldn't be the same without him.

Name: Chelius, Kyle

Rank: Staff Sergent

Enlist/draft date: 01/1999

Serial Number: 00000000

Bio: Kyle a key component and essential need to the unit. He brings real military experience and a wealth of knowledge. always lending a hand and provides great insight. He is in charge of making sure our uniforms and gear look the part and function the way a Military division should.

Name: Wurster, Matt

Rank: Staff Sergent

Enlist/draft date: 01/1996

Serial Number: 00000000

Bio: Matt another bank of military knowledge. He is the original member of the WWII Study group. He currently is on active duty in the Air force and is a hard core collector. He has extensive knowledge of firearms and a great source for WWII weaponology. He currently is deployed and we look forward to his safe return home.

Name: Eaman, James

Rank: Staff Sergent

Enlist/draft date: n/a

Serial Number: 00000000

Bio: Jim, another long time supporter of Living history. Jim helps out in many way and loves to chat about anything.

Name: Swope, Scott

Rank: Private First Class

Enlist/draft date: 03/2004

Serial Number: 00000000

Bio: Scott, or “SCOTT!” (an inside joke) an Albright College student and Eugene Shirk Scholar, helps out when he can and is always ready to take orders.

Name: Kochan, Kyle

Rank: Private First Class

Enlist/draft date: 06/2008

Serial Number: 00000000

Bio: Kyle, also know as “Shep or the bad shepherd” spends most of his time building parts of helicopters at skiorsky for a living. when he's not doing that you can find him at the rifle range with his 1928 Thompson SMG or at living history events. Kyle has a deep knowledge of his firearms and is a good resource to have. He is a well rounded individual and a pleasure to have in the unit.

Name: Kulak, John

Rank: Technician 5th Grade

Enlist/draft date: 12/2004

Serial Number: 33079524

Bio: If you hear a yawn in the background or somebody snoring most likely its Johnny. Also know as “Sleepy or Rip Van Winkle” This Sad Sack likes to spend his time sleeping but, not just in his bunk. He sleeps anywhere! in the back of a truck bed, on the seat of his WC63, or other various places to find his Z's. But don't be fooled, he is a dedicated soldier and makes a great impression.

Name: Snyder, Gary

Rank: Technician 5th Grade

Enlist/draft date: 12/2008

Serial Number: 12081974

Bio: Gary, Or “Cuppy” short for cupcake, I was told from an anonymous source. At this time it is unclear of the origin of his nick name, but it sure makes things interesting. Gary is the mechanical guy of the group. He might not always be able to fix it but, he means well. Great to have you.

Name: Snyder, Craig

Rank: Private First Class

Enlist/draft date: 12/2008

Serial Number: xxxxxxxx

Bio: Craig or also know as the “Dollar General” and the one guy you hope comes to all the events. He's the unit cook and a fine one at that. When he's not over the stoves he can be found with the other part of the filthy three trio (John and Gary). Once these men unite for a event it won't just be eggs crackling in the skillet. They don't call them the filthy three for nothing.

Name: Estep, Kyle

Rank: Private First Class

Enlist/draft date: 03/2009

Serial Number: xxxxxxxx

Bio: Juronamo... this formor 82nd airborne reenactor sometimes still makes midnight jumps from his bunk. I guess its true what they say once a paratrooper always a paratrooper. but next time your on the bottom. Glad to have you in the unit Kyle's a great guy and a lot of fun to joke around.

Name: Wagner, John

Rank: First Sergent

Enlist/draft date: 03/2009

Serial Number: xxxxxxxx

Bio: A helicopter mechanic at Fort Indian Town Gap who retired as a 1st Sergeant with 31 years of service, both active duty and National Guard. He started to get into historical preservation with interest in WWII because it is such a big part of who he is. His father was wounded in France where he was sent back to England, where he met and married John's Mother.

Name: Cleaver, Tyler

Rank: Private

Enlist/draft date: 08/2007

Serial Number: xxxxxxxx

Bio: n/a

Name: Newcomer, Devon

Rank: Private

Enlist/draft date: 09/2010

Serial Number: xxxxxxxx

Bio:

Name: Ferrel, Anthony

Rank: Private

Enlist/draft date: 11/2010

Serial Number: xxxxxxxx

Bio: