These photos were sent to us by Claire Stanich Smith. Claire's father Stanley Stanich is a member of the 1st Beach Battalion. He is currently 81 years old and living in Indianapolis, IN. If you remember Stanley, drop us a line at vtrbwhite@comcast.net and we will supply you with his address.

Sadly, we've learned that Stanley passed away on February 2, 2007. Our condolences go out to his daughter, Claire Stanich Smith, of Indianapolis and the rest of Stanley's family.

Little Creek, VA 1942. Stanley Stanich at age 22

Little Creek, VA 1942. L to R: Stanley Stanich, George Baise, Rex Arbuckle.

Stanley Stanich at 81 (August 2001)

Tim White
Revised  March 20, 2008