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Marvin E. Merrill Sunday, 29 June 2014 10:22

My father Gilbert Roy Merrill was in the 601st tank destroyer battalion. he joined the service right after Pearl Harbor out in 1945. He died at the V.A. Hospital in New York city 1951. I am proud to be his son.

Timwinners Thursday, 26 June 2014 11:50

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My Dear Friend Sid Harman was in the 821st TD Batallion
And is alive and well. We would like to contact anyone who might have worked with Sid.
Sid drove a half track onto the beach on the ? Fourth Day?
Towing a Three inch Gun. He later Drove an M10 and then the Ammo truck through the rest of the war. Please email me at Timwinners@gmail.com
With any contact info. Thanks for this wonderful site.

Scott stafford Thursday, 26 June 2014 07:14

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My grandfather William junior Ray was with D co. And HQ co. 894th TD. I am putting together his awards. He passed in 1994. If anyone has any info on those units in WW2 I would really love to hear from you. I know these guys are a dying breed and will soon only be read about in the history books. Any vet still with us, we owe you a debt that can never be repaid!

Art. Cruz Monday, 23 June 2014 20:46

My dad was with A company of the 644th TD battalion during WWII. He was then CPL Manuel M. Cruz of Mesa, AZ. My dad passed away in Dec. of 2012. I would like to know of anyone who served with him. I know it will be tough as many of the heroes he served with are also gone. If anyone can help please email me. Thanks

Bob Haar Wednesday, 18 June 2014 13:50

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My father Staff Sgt. Leonard "pappy" Haar served with the 806th as an army medic. He passed in 1999, but I'm very proud of his service.

Edward W. Enser Jr Monday, 16 June 2014 10:28

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My Father, Edward W Enser Tec 5 joined the 601 TD BN in May 1942 and remained with the 601 TD until May1945. The 601 first saw combat on Dec 21, 1942 at Souk El Khemis, Tunisia. The war ended for them on May 8, 1945 in Bavaria (From 601 history by Edward Josowitz).

Mark A. Turner Friday, 13 June 2014 12:17

My dad, Jim H. Turner, was a member of the 609 TD Bat.

tim hagerman Friday, 13 June 2014 04:04

Pfc Ralph b, Hagerman of the 605th TD BN was a great man and farther. I miss you dad. Thank all you veterans. Great web site, wish it had more pic's. Found dad in a few.

Stacy Moon Friday, 06 June 2014 22:01

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My late father in law, Virgil C Moon III MAY have fought with the 703d. Thanks for this wonderful website.

Kevin A Pashkewicz Friday, 06 June 2014 06:15

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Bronze Star and Purple Heart recipient:
Walter A Lovelock
691st td bn c co.
My Grandfather.

Jennifer Harstad Friday, 30 May 2014 12:00

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My Grandfather, William F. Judnick was in the 610th TD Batallion. I was doing a search and found this site. There is actually a picture of him with his name listed! Amazing.

Larry T. Rasche Thursday, 29 May 2014 19:14

my father William T. Rasche served in the 636th TD Battalion. I recently found a very old book of poems that they must have been given during their service. my dad had written pencil notations on the places he was and the dates he was there. Absolutely fascinating. I am proud of him all over again. He died at age 63 and was not able to enjoy the retirement that he had earned. Great site!!

Melissa Dorsey Thursday, 29 May 2014 14:47

My late grandfather was in the 701st TD Battalion Company B. What a wonderful site you have made! Amazing to see the pictures and read the text that you've gathered. Sure wish that he were still around to share his stories and this site with.

Patrick Wray Monday, 26 May 2014 21:11

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PFC Harold "Huck" Wray was my half-uncle (my dad's half brother). He was in A Co. 817th TD Bn and was killed on Dec 26th 1944, along with PVT Vito Marco. As best I can tell from documents posted here, they were killed by a land mine. I would love to get an electronic or printed copy of the 817th while the unit was still intact, e.g., before it deployed. Please contact me if you know how I can do that.

Stephanie Cavallo Monday, 26 May 2014 12:54

My grandfather Geno Cavallo was in the 819th tank destroyer battalion. So neat to see these pictures, I miss him so much...

Site Manager
Stephanie, we would love to include your grandfather in our Honoree area. Please contact us at the info@tankdestroyer.com email address and we will help you to submit his information. -Rob

Chester H. Cunningham Sunday, 25 May 2014 20:23

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Dad, Horace B. Cunningham was in Company C of the 805. He wrote an account of being stranded behind lines as out lined in http://www.tankdestroyer.net/images/stories/ArticlePDFs/805th_TD_Jan_17-May _29_43_Battalion_Diary.pdf on 16 and 17 February 1943 and in Annex C.. Am interested to know of others in that unit that may have accounts or
pictures. All sacrificed, many made it. Chet

Brett Gordon Wednesday, 21 May 2014 22:04

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I just found this great site I was looking for info about my great grandfather and I found it. He was the commander of the 807th Lt Col. Carlton K. Smith. Thank you so much for the info. He would be happy to know his great great granddaughter Kayla Gordon has joined the Air Force and leaves July 7 2014 for basic

Joan Wren Saturday, 03 May 2014 00:14

My dad William (Bill) Rohloff was in the 602nd TD Battalion Company B. He is interested in finding out if there are any of the men from company B still out there and if so he would love to hear from you. He was at the battle of the bulge under Patton.

Site Manager
I am sorry but I currently have no contact with any living veterans of the 602nd. I would love to include your father on our site so that any living veterans could contact me and I could put them in touch with you. Please use the contact link to email me since no email address was given.

Raymond-Adams:Waddle JR Thursday, 01 May 2014 22:20

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My father and his twin brother served together in the 640.
As a youngster I attended several reuions and met with most of their "buddies". It is an honor to have the memories of those "Great Men".

Jim Howard Sunday, 27 April 2014 21:57

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My Uncle Phillip Manis served with Co B 636th TD Battalion. I have several pictures with various members of the unit. I would be happy to send digital copies to others who might be able to identify people in the photos

Jerry Willis Tuesday, 22 April 2014 22:27

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My father is James D. Willis who was with the 817th TD BN. Co. A when they left Fort Hood. He is listed as being attached to the Headquarters Company in this web roster. He drove ammo truck and later was assigned to drive jeep for staff. My dad will be 94 as of this writing and has never talked of the war until just recently. He is an amazing man who lived through an amazing time. He is my hero.

Melissa Sunday, 06 April 2014 23:52

Thank you for this very informative site! I'm trying to learn a little more about my grandfather's life-he passed away over 30 years ago when I was very young. He was Julian "Jake" Storms of Co B 636th. According to my grandmother, he never spoke about the war after he returned home. Your site has given me some insight into his time in service. Thank you.

T. Mohr Thursday, 03 April 2014 23:43

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I post this to honor my Father John R. Mohr (Rudy) he served with the 824 TD as a Sergeant in Company B. He was a gun section commander and then when the unit converted to the M18 Hellcats a vehicle commander. His driver was Pete Amico. I don't know the name of the rest of the crew but the Platoon Commander was Lt. Sheridan I believe.

Sandy clark Sunday, 30 March 2014 23:54

Today I honor my dad, Herbert M. Siercks. on the 28th anniversay of his passing. Thank you for this web site & thank you, Daddy, for your dedicated service.

Richard Laino Saturday, 08 March 2014 16:12

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Thanks so much for the site. I was able to find out the most about my father's 813th TDBN here. Including photo. It was easy to find him Michael Laino he was one of the few with a moustache.

Frank B Lewis Friday, 07 March 2014 16:08

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Mr. Haldeman,
Thank you for putting this domain together. I'll provide additional information as I locate it.
My father was from Jackson Miss and received the Bronze Star. When he returned the newspaper wanted to interview him and he wouldn't have it. His mom made him call back to agree to the interview. A year later he married the reporter. 8)

Brian Eber Tuesday, 04 March 2014 14:37

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Hello Joe, I'm Howard Eber's grandson Brian. I have enjoyed the stories that you and Howard shared. I am sure that you were a great friend to him. Did you know he has a son named Dennis like you?

Thanks
Brian Eber

Sean Monday, 03 March 2014 18:26

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My wife's grandfather (Melvin Johnson) who just recently turned 90 years old was assigned to B Co, 629th TD BN. He arrived later in January 1945. He was originally assigned to the Mountain Division at Camp Hale CO as a Ski Instructor. He went home on emergency leave from Camp Hale and the Division deployed before he came back. He was then assigned to drive Tank Destroyers. This was bit of a change for him. He talked about Dachau and the TD that fell through the Remagen Bridge into the Rhine. The AAR on this site that is a "poor scan" talks about the TD that fell through the Bridge. Melvin was lead TD in that column, but pulled over to pull someone out of a ditch. Lucky for him and his crew maybe? He met his wife in Germany after the war, she was actually in the Germany Army during the war. Very interesting history. This website was very helpful to fill in the gaps. Thank you.

Karl Arrington Sunday, 02 March 2014 22:03

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I just read the entry you have for my father. Thank you very much for adding him to your site. I am very proud to have him remembered for his service.

Elaine Broomfield Sunday, 02 March 2014 15:31

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My father was in 773Tank Destroyers Co. A.his name
was William J.Maus if any one has info on him I would appreciate it. ;)

Fred M Pohl Saturday, 01 March 2014 10:39

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:) My father Fred J Pohl was in the 672nd Bn I remeber thier motto "ever Onward " They were based for a time at Fort Ord Ca.
I saw the Los Banos Raid On the History Channel I was anazed I saw my father in athe group icture the day after the raid It was a awesome feat they did and they all got back Ok

Stephen Mossner Wednesday, 26 February 2014 12:47

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My father Richard Mossner was in the 602TD battalion. On his 86th birthday had an opportunity to operate a M-18 Hellcat. Like he never left the controls. He lives at the home he never left near Frankenmuth Michigan.

Darrell Cortez Saturday, 22 February 2014 00:20

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My father, Tomas Cortez served on the 821st, Company A out of Fort Hood Tx and then onto Breckenridge KY. He saw action in the battle of St. Lo, France.I am happy to report he is doing good at age 92. He resides in San Jose, CA. His Staff Sgt. was Bruce Edwards. Edwards went onto to be a catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers who then became the L A Dodgers.

If any of you were in the same battalion, he would love to hear from you. I am his son. My e-mail appears above. God Bless you all who served.

Aimee Breece Friday, 21 February 2014 20:59

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Hey,

I'm the grand daughter of Herbert McNeill and would love any information and pictures I could get of him. He never really talked about his time in the Army but I know he was in CO B 658Th AMPH Tractor BN and that he received a bronze star medal. Hoping to find out more with this great site :)

Drew Adkins Tuesday, 18 February 2014 21:24

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This website was extremely help full and informative. Thanks

Carl DePanicis, Jr. Monday, 17 February 2014 16:59

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I enjoyed seeing the photo of my father. It was one I hadn't seen before.

Julian Thursday, 13 February 2014 11:29

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Hi,
great web Site I compete on WOT and am always looking for new and helpful information. My Dad was a Truck Driver in WW2 I belive with Patton.
Thanks for the great Site.JR.

steve bevil Tuesday, 11 February 2014 12:39

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I'm looking for info about my dad. he was in a tank destroyer outfit in the phillipines in ww2. his listed campaigns were new guinea,southern phillippines and luzon. he left the states 25 august 1944 on a dutch troop carrier and arrived in 12 september 1944. he had trained at fort hood. he was in a company A,hq btn. and a company I 3rd bat, hq at one time or another. at ft. hood he was in company C, 131 st 2 d rtc in july of 1943. his name was lester bevil.

Jolene Jack Saturday, 08 February 2014 16:14

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Great job. This was really cool.

Rebecca Warner (Jack) Saturday, 08 February 2014 08:10

Unlike my mom (mary) I was able to get my grandpa to talk very little about WWII. But when looking at his medals I was able to get him to open up and tell me what they were for. He told.me how they stormed Normandy and how the Army tried to give him a purple heart when he saved two people from a tank and he told them "Hell no, there are other soliders the deserve better than me". It is nice to learn more of where he was actually stationed over in Europe, also knowing his side of the story makes it that much more complete!

mary kilgore (Jack) Saturday, 08 February 2014 00:30

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Thank you for this web site to give the ones that served a chance to reconized. My dad Cpl. Clifford Jack was an *** man. He never talked about the war or what he seen. After he passed away that is when I found out about a diary he wrote about his time in the war. It opened up my eyes and after reading it I wanted to know more but he was no longer here. So thank you for answering some of the questions not only me but other people may want to know about there loved one's who have served our country. So thank you to my husband Mel Kilgore for finding out about this web site and getting his name out there. For also digging up and searching all the information.

Kent Norman Friday, 07 February 2014 22:18

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My dad George R. Norman was a jeep driver for recon with the 814th.

Darcy Orbin Cannon Wednesday, 05 February 2014 23:44

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my father, Orbin N Cannon served with the 804th from 1942 to 1946.

Joseph Cwikla Wednesday, 05 February 2014 02:27

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My great uncle John Cwikla was part of the 635th TD Battalion. I read the reports of the Day he was injured and would eventually die 2 days later on 14 December, 1944. I would love to talk to anyone that might have known him as I never did. Maybe someone has a picture as I have never seen one. I'm a proud veteran and I just want to know the man who died for his country.

Kevin Leddy Tuesday, 04 February 2014 14:33

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My Dad was Clarence T. Leddy, who served in the 819th Recog. Unit in WWII in Palau. He would never discuss with me his time in the war prior to his passing in 1982 at age 60, so it has been very interesting to discover the history of the unit via this web site. I spoke by telephone just yesterday with Richard A. Scalise, who served in the unit with my Dad. I would welcome any contact from anyone who would have know/remembers my Dad. I can never fully express the gratitude and appreciation to all who served with him...

jim lewis Monday, 03 February 2014 22:12

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My stepdad was Wayne Moore - he spoke very little about his experience in Bastogne with the 705 td. I've always wondered what grief he must have experienced during that ordeal. My hat is off to all those brave men who faced the germans there.
If anyone happens to have known him, I would be very grateful for any information you could share with me. Many thanks.

Benton Owsley Sunday, 02 February 2014 16:44

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My father S. Sgt. George Owsley was with the 603rd TD Battalion and was looking up some history. Thank you so much for making this site available. Out of his estate we have pictures of the battalion and will be contacting you to see if you would like copies.

W.W. Turnbow Sunday, 02 February 2014 15:18

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When working as a project officer for Combat Developments Command, I was told that the M60A1E2 was "a damned tank destroyer." I then consulted WWII manuals and learned enough about TD deployment to write tactics for the "damned thing." I have been intrigued by the TD concept ever since.

Jammie Davis Saturday, 01 February 2014 20:23

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My grandfather Graden James Cook was in the 631st. I am grateful to him and everyone else who has served. I am lucky to have a 13 year old son who is very active in studying WW2 and the history afterwards. We have a few pictures but not much. If anyone has more we would be interested in seeing them.I believe his rank was S/Sargent. Thank you. :) :)

Melvin R. Kilgore Thursday, 30 January 2014 18:07

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I am somewhat a history buff (WWII) and seeing as to how my father-in-law, Cpl. Clifford Jack (RIP) served this great country of ours in the 603rd, I am interested in learning more about what he did, where all he went. Mr. Jack passed away a few years before I met and married his wonderful daughter, so I never got the chance to meet him. I have been reading his diary, preserved all his medals, commendations, citations etc. to present them to his grandson (my stepson) when he turns 21.