Bibliography
Atherton, Warren H. and Glascoff, Donald G. to Pinder, John Sr., 14 July 1944, the American Legion Gold Star which Joe received because of his high level of citizenship.
Balkoski, Joseph. Omaha Beach: D-Day, June 6, 1944. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole, 2004. 199-201, 324. Print.
Bedingfield, Gary. “Joe Pinder.” Baseball’s Greatest Sacrifice. Big League Chew, 6 Feb. 2012. Web. 16 Oct. 2012. <http://www.baseballsgreatestsacrifice.com/index/html>.
Bedingfield, Gary. Baseball’s Dead of World War II: A Roster of Professional Players Who Died in Service. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. 2010. 84-87, Print.
Butler High School Distinguished Graduate, Butler Area School District. 22 Jan. 2013. <https://sites.google.com/a/butlerk12.com/class-of-1999/class-of-2012-selects?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1>
Clay, Steven E., and Gerald K. Griffin. Blood and Sacrifice: The History of the 16th Infantry Regiment from the Civil War through the Gulf War. Wheaton, IL: Cantigny First Division Foundation, 2001.
Dunlop, Brigader General Robert H. to Pinder, John Sr., 30 December 1944, the letter states that Joe will posthumously be awarded the Medal of Honor.
"Father to Receive Hero Son's Awards." Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA. Wednesday Morning, January 24, 1945. 10.
"Former Local Soldier Dies, Gunner Missing.” Butler Eagle 12 July 1944: 1+.Microfilm.
"Honor Hero Who Faced German Fire." Gazette, Schenectady, NY. 1945.
Jarirth, J. E. to Pinder, Joe, 7 February 1938, Radio Card that certified Joe in radio operation.
Knickerbocker, H. R., Jack Thompson, Jack Belden, Don Whitehead, A. J. Liebling, Mark Watson, Cy Peterman, Iris Carpenter, R. E. Dupuy, and Drew Middleton. "Normandy." The Story of the First Division In World War II. Nashville TN: Battery, 1947. 175-219.
National Archives Record Group No. 338 Entry (A-1) 591 First Army Awards Files, 1942-45 Box 24
Photo: Pinder, Joe grave. date unknown. Copy forwarded by Jean Pinder Kolarik (niece)
Photo: Pinder, Joe in uniform. date unknown. Copy forwarded by Jean Pinder Kolarik (niece)
Pinder, Joe to Pinder, John Sr. 21 March 1944, hope for good news about Harold.
Pinder, Joe. to Pinder “Kitty” [Catherine Pinder]. April 9, 1944. Copy forwarded by
Jean Pinder Kolarik (niece)
Pinder, Joe to Pinder, Mrs. J Joseph. 14 May 1944, Mother’s Day Telegram
Prenn, James L. to Pinder, John Sr. 29 July 1946, regarding the removal of Joe's remains to come from France to the United States.
Roosevelt, Franklin D. to Pinder, John Sr. undated, citation for Joe's gallantry on Omaha Beach to receive the Purple Heart posthumously.
Stimson, Henry L. to Pinder John Sr., 2 December 1944, Medal of Honor citation awarded posthumously to Joe and given to his father.
Stimson, Henry L. to Pinder John Sr. undated, Purple Heart citation.
Sullivan, Gordon R. “D-Day Plus 50 Years.” Army 44.6 (1994): 20-6. Print.
Thompson, Dick. “Baseball’s Greatest Hero: Joe Pinder.” The Baseball Research Journal 30 (2001): 1-10. Print.
Toner, Jim. “Pitcher Served On D-Day As Big-league Hero”, COUNTY LINES by Jim Toner, Sentinel Columnist December 23, 2001. <http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2001-12-23/news/0112210529_1_pinder-sanford-radio-equipment>. 10/13/2012
United States. Army, H Company, 16th Infantry, 1st Division. 16th IR S-3 Report Dated June 6, 1944. N.p.: n.p., n.d. H Company 16th Infantry Big Red One. Web. 25 Mar. 2013.
http://thefightingfirst.webs.com/ddays3156thir.htm.
Unknown. "Burgettstown Man Awarded Medal of Honor Posthumously." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3 Jan. 1945: 1+. Microfilm.
Unknown to Pinder, Joe. 3 April 1933, Baseball contract for Joe to play on the Butler Baseball team.
Video Tribute to (Uncle) John J. Pinder Jr. forwarded by Jean Pinder Kolarik (niece). 2018.
Whitlock, Flint. The Fighting First: The Untold Story of the Big Red One on D-Day. 181-2. Westview Press. Boulder. 2004. “This Time We Failed"
Witsell, Major General Edward F. to Pinder John Sr., 25 November 1948, letter stating that the Army named an oceangoing vessel after Joe.
Balkoski, Joseph. Omaha Beach: D-Day, June 6, 1944. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole, 2004. 199-201, 324. Print.
Bedingfield, Gary. “Joe Pinder.” Baseball’s Greatest Sacrifice. Big League Chew, 6 Feb. 2012. Web. 16 Oct. 2012. <http://www.baseballsgreatestsacrifice.com/index/html>.
Bedingfield, Gary. Baseball’s Dead of World War II: A Roster of Professional Players Who Died in Service. Jefferson, NC: McFarland & Co. 2010. 84-87, Print.
Butler High School Distinguished Graduate, Butler Area School District. 22 Jan. 2013. <https://sites.google.com/a/butlerk12.com/class-of-1999/class-of-2012-selects?tmpl=%2Fsystem%2Fapp%2Ftemplates%2Fprint%2F&showPrintDialog=1>
Clay, Steven E., and Gerald K. Griffin. Blood and Sacrifice: The History of the 16th Infantry Regiment from the Civil War through the Gulf War. Wheaton, IL: Cantigny First Division Foundation, 2001.
Dunlop, Brigader General Robert H. to Pinder, John Sr., 30 December 1944, the letter states that Joe will posthumously be awarded the Medal of Honor.
"Father to Receive Hero Son's Awards." Gazette and Bulletin, Williamsport, PA. Wednesday Morning, January 24, 1945. 10.
"Former Local Soldier Dies, Gunner Missing.” Butler Eagle 12 July 1944: 1+.Microfilm.
"Honor Hero Who Faced German Fire." Gazette, Schenectady, NY. 1945.
Jarirth, J. E. to Pinder, Joe, 7 February 1938, Radio Card that certified Joe in radio operation.
Knickerbocker, H. R., Jack Thompson, Jack Belden, Don Whitehead, A. J. Liebling, Mark Watson, Cy Peterman, Iris Carpenter, R. E. Dupuy, and Drew Middleton. "Normandy." The Story of the First Division In World War II. Nashville TN: Battery, 1947. 175-219.
National Archives Record Group No. 338 Entry (A-1) 591 First Army Awards Files, 1942-45 Box 24
Photo: Pinder, Joe grave. date unknown. Copy forwarded by Jean Pinder Kolarik (niece)
Photo: Pinder, Joe in uniform. date unknown. Copy forwarded by Jean Pinder Kolarik (niece)
Pinder, Joe to Pinder, John Sr. 21 March 1944, hope for good news about Harold.
Pinder, Joe. to Pinder “Kitty” [Catherine Pinder]. April 9, 1944. Copy forwarded by
Jean Pinder Kolarik (niece)
Pinder, Joe to Pinder, Mrs. J Joseph. 14 May 1944, Mother’s Day Telegram
Prenn, James L. to Pinder, John Sr. 29 July 1946, regarding the removal of Joe's remains to come from France to the United States.
Roosevelt, Franklin D. to Pinder, John Sr. undated, citation for Joe's gallantry on Omaha Beach to receive the Purple Heart posthumously.
Stimson, Henry L. to Pinder John Sr., 2 December 1944, Medal of Honor citation awarded posthumously to Joe and given to his father.
Stimson, Henry L. to Pinder John Sr. undated, Purple Heart citation.
Sullivan, Gordon R. “D-Day Plus 50 Years.” Army 44.6 (1994): 20-6. Print.
Thompson, Dick. “Baseball’s Greatest Hero: Joe Pinder.” The Baseball Research Journal 30 (2001): 1-10. Print.
Toner, Jim. “Pitcher Served On D-Day As Big-league Hero”, COUNTY LINES by Jim Toner, Sentinel Columnist December 23, 2001. <http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2001-12-23/news/0112210529_1_pinder-sanford-radio-equipment>. 10/13/2012
United States. Army, H Company, 16th Infantry, 1st Division. 16th IR S-3 Report Dated June 6, 1944. N.p.: n.p., n.d. H Company 16th Infantry Big Red One. Web. 25 Mar. 2013.
http://thefightingfirst.webs.com/ddays3156thir.htm.
Unknown. "Burgettstown Man Awarded Medal of Honor Posthumously." Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 3 Jan. 1945: 1+. Microfilm.
Unknown to Pinder, Joe. 3 April 1933, Baseball contract for Joe to play on the Butler Baseball team.
Video Tribute to (Uncle) John J. Pinder Jr. forwarded by Jean Pinder Kolarik (niece). 2018.
Whitlock, Flint. The Fighting First: The Untold Story of the Big Red One on D-Day. 181-2. Westview Press. Boulder. 2004. “This Time We Failed"
Witsell, Major General Edward F. to Pinder John Sr., 25 November 1948, letter stating that the Army named an oceangoing vessel after Joe.