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My brother Mike and I, along with our spouses, recently had the privilege of visiting Belgium and seeing where our father, Wilbur Hirsch, served during the Battle of The Bulge. He was with the 825th Tank Destroyers,and was in the area of Nassogne in December 1944. We were joined by Etienne Burnotte of the Nassogne historical circle, and Jean-Pierre Clinckx, who showed us the hill where our father was posted to protect the radio station, the sawmill nearby, and the chateau where the men would go for home-cooked meals with the family who lived there. It was quite an emotional experience, needless to say. Even though Dad has been gone for many years, we felt his presence with us that day. None of this would have possible without Serge Lemaire, who reached out to families of the 825th Tank Destroyers for stories and pictures to include in his wonderful book, Highway IV, released in December 2024. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, Serge. Thanks also to Rob Haldeman for this website, and for the page dedicated to our Dad.

My father was in the 635th TDB. If anyone has information on the 635th, I'd be interested to share information. Thanks

My Dad, Moody James Bosworth, served with Co C 139th TDTB, then was transferred to Co A 2nd Platoon, 656th Tank Destoryer Bn. Arrived Liverpool, England, Dec., 1944, entered France Feb., 1945, entered Belgium 15 Feb. 1945, entered Germany 28 Feb1945, Crossed Rhine river,14 March 1945, final push and EOW, Bayreuth 10 may 1945. My brothers and I are traveling to NOLA ,22 April 25, to the WWII Museum to donate a map of his units history, along with war time pictures of him and platoon. We purchased a brick a while back to be placed in the walkway. Let us not forget the Greatest Generation. We are four brothers, a set of twins, age 77, 1 served USMC, Viet Nam, 1 non service medical issue, 1 age 74, served US ARMY, VIet Nam era, 1 age 83, retired US Army Warrant Officer

Regarding the photograph of 608A. The man standing in the last row, fifth from the right is my late uncle, James Edward Quick. He was assigned 643B when the 608th was deactivated.

My paternal grandfather was in the 899th. Would anyone be interested in joining me on a heritage tour to follow the path of the 899th? I've dreamed about doing a road trip and re-crossing their steps. much love, Jared Faidley

I am glad to see a website like this exists. My grandfather served in the 628th, C Co., it was nice to see a photo of him and his name on the roster. I was young when he past and now I able to read about the unit he served with during WWII. Do anyone know where the Tank Destroy Forces Memorial on Fort Hood is located?

Looking for any information on Philipp Singer. He was assigned to 626th TDB at Fort Meade, GA. Any information you might have would be greatly appreciated: * The dates he was stationed there? * Duration on assignment * Where might he have gone after? Thank you so much

I am the granddaughter of Luther Rolen. He was believed to be a member of this battalion. We know that he was possibly one of the tank drivers. The family and I would love to know about his service and any stories or information anyone might have about him.

My uncle first Lt William James Ellis was in 893rd tank destroyer battalion. He was killed on April 6 1945. He was from Sewkley Pa. I will be in Amsterdam April 7th 2025 with viking river cruise. Trying to make arrangements to visit Netherlands American cemetery. Do you have any information about him? Thank you

My father was with the 808 destroyers his name was Elsworth Mueller. He married my mother Darlene (Burrows) Mueller. Her brother Cecil Burrows served with my father. Cecil took my father to the family farm by LaPorte Iowa to meet my mother and the rest is all history.

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