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COL (Ret) Pat W. Simpson Sunday, 28 July 2013 15:37

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I just today ran upon your website. What a wonderful and informative site it is!! I was really looking for information on Rufus Lester Leggett, 636th TD Bn. Les entered the Army as a Private and retired as a LTC. He passed away in 2008 from complications of pancreatic cancer. He worked for years writing a book which was just released on 22 Jul 13. The book "From the Riveria to Zell Am See" is excellent, depicting the trek of the 636th TD Bn through Southern France to the surrender/capture of Reichmarshall Herman Goering, through the eyes and thoughts of young SGT Leggett. I will try to get the necessary information and photos so he can be listed in your people section.

William Wayne Dunnam Saturday, 27 July 2013 18:23

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I have been looking for this book for sometime. My Father Robert George Dunnam served in the Tank Destroyers during WWII, and I am trying to find more about his service. Please let me know if you have any info.

Thanks for all you do,
William Wayne Dunnam

Trace Blair Friday, 26 July 2013 23:54

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Thank you so much for all the information you have collected. My grandfather was in the 817th. I have the honor of owning most of his memorabilia and pictures. But have learned much more about his company and their service.

Michael Berthay Friday, 26 July 2013 23:03

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This just outstanding work. Thank you so much and I will be spending a lot more time researching sight. Very Well done. My father served in the 631st Tank Destroyer 1944-45. He was Sgt. Quitman C. Berthay. He passed away Dec. 15, 2003. You have know idea how much this web site means to me. Having went to the TD reunions, carried him to Fort Knox to the Patton Museum and TD Monument these were the greatest generation. I look forward to donating to your site and please keep up the good work.

Tom Shea Thursday, 25 July 2013 16:41

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I believe that my dad William L. Shea served in a TD outfit during the Battle of the Bulge, but I have no idea which one. He passed away in 1971 when I still "knew it all" and wasn't interested in "ancient history". His records were among those destroyed in the NARC fire. Hoping I can piece together his history for my kids and grandkids. He was a heckuva guy...like all of the guys from WW2. Thanks for this website. God bless the USA.

Negrello Thursday, 25 July 2013 10:28

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Hello,
I found a cigarette box of Captain Lowenthal Daniel of the 804th tank destroyer Co.A. Have you information on this officer? Thank you.
Best Regards.

Julie Brandt Wednesday, 24 July 2013 17:44

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My father, Roman Rau, was in the 636th, "C". I'm grateful to find information about his service during WWII.

Phoebe Grigg Saturday, 20 July 2013 18:21

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I am the great-niece of General Herbert Earnest and was delighted to find your website. Thank you so much for posting so much information!

Tasha Goeden Snoozy Saturday, 20 July 2013 18:04

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My grandfather Joseph F Goeden served in the 818th. If anyone has an photos of him during the war or at camp I would love to see them. Thank you for the wonderful website.

Jerrine Drew Friday, 19 July 2013 23:22

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My father, Edward Rugis, served with the 893rd. It's great to be able to see documents that add more to the stories that l heard while growing up.

John Kaso Monday, 15 July 2013 16:14

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:)

My father served in 632 Bn, Co. B,on Leyte.

I would be very happy to find company rosters, maps,photos, and etc.

I did find through this site the battalion orders and reports for the battle. Great! Unfortunately, Co. B was assigned to the 1 Cav Div, and their reports are scanty.

Warren Bruce Fields Monday, 15 July 2013 13:36

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I was in the Headquarters Battalion of the 634th Hello everyone

David Johnson Wednesday, 10 July 2013 06:36

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Thank you for your work on this most valuable remembrance of a wonderful unit. The Tank Destroyers will not be forgotten and shouldn't be.

Carol Nicklas Friday, 05 July 2013 21:27

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So glad I was able to contribute information about my Dad, J. Laverne Nicklas, and am grateful for all those who were able to give me information I didn't have. Wish I had known about the 607th reunions while they were happening.

Anthony J Bianchi Jr Thursday, 04 July 2013 20:54

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Found the website today after looking at the wwiimemorial.com site and looked up the unit my father was with during that time. I wish I had found it sooner and wish my Dad was around to see it also. Thank you vey much for keeping the unit history alive.

Matt Barth Tuesday, 02 July 2013 00:32

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Thank you for putting this together! Good to do some additional reading/research on my grandfather's 601st tank destroyer battalion.

Joseph Sullivan Friday, 28 June 2013 23:16

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Just found this web site ! My uncle was with the 817. I see him once or twice a week. I have questions and I'll be checking this site from now on! It looks great!-Joe from Buffalo

Sarah Stevens Friday, 28 June 2013 12:20

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My grandfather Glen R. Stevens served in the 705th tank destroyer and was at Bastogne - being able to see the roster of his unit, his assignments, and follow the unit's progress through the war is really neat. Thank you for this website.

Charles Brown III Saturday, 15 June 2013 12:56

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My Dad is Charlie Brown (C. H. Brown Jr.)and served with the 648 Tank Destroyer Batallion during WWII. He was wounded in the battle in Sauubruken and was beside Pfc Aldo Poloni who was KIA. He lives in Amarillo, is 88, and has a burning desire to establish contact with the next of kin of Poloni, probably in California. He knows that Poloni had two sisters, but wih marriages and changes of name, they may be difficult to contact. If anyone can help or would like to visit with my Dad, please contact me via email and I'll make it happen. I would really like to visit with Gary Payne. Thanks

Alan W. Finch Friday, 14 June 2013 21:59

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Sherwin was a great guy.

Jeff Scoggins Friday, 14 June 2013 19:31

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My father was a member of C.co,506th PIR,101st Airborne.His company entered Noville which was being heavily attacked by the Krauts (his word). Five enemy tanks attacked his position, when suddenly out of nowhere a 705th TD appeared. The first shot knocked out the lead, and the second the trail. it then destroyed the center three with three rounds. Five tanks...five kills. Thanks for my Dad. Jeff Scoggins

Winston Boudreaux Wednesday, 12 June 2013 19:28

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Dear Sir or Madam, My father Jack Boudreaux (1919-1995)served in the 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion. I have approximately 90 photos (almost all unidentified) that was taken in Austria and probably Germany. Dad didn't take the photos himself. One of his friends mailed them to him after the war. Would you be interested in posting them on your site? Perhaps a vet or a relative of one might be able to have a pic of their ancestor. They are all originals but I would be willing to scan them a few at a time and upload directly to your site or to your email address.

Warren Frank Tuesday, 11 June 2013 20:56

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My father was a driver in the 640th. He told me about running over a land mine in the Philippines. The event was recorded in the Operational Reports. Very interesting. Would like to find a roster of his outfit.

W. Oastler Friday, 07 June 2013 21:53

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My father-in-law, Frank Cavolo, was in the 821st TDB. He was in the 821st from Normandy to Germany. He was originally from Brooklyn, NY and now lives in Orlando, FL.

Michael Minor Tuesday, 04 June 2013 10:04

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My father, Morgan Minor, was in the 801ST TDB...If anyone has any info on the 801ST or my Father please feel frre to write.

Thanks,
Michael Minor

Tom Hyslop Tuesday, 04 June 2013 03:03

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My stepfather, Howard V. Redfern, was in the 691st Tank Destroyer Battalion as
a gun commander and was in the Battle of Bulge. He passed away on April 24, 2013

Lloyd becker Friday, 31 May 2013 18:11

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My dad was in the tank destroyers in world war 11. His name was pfc Lloyd c becker. Does anyone have any information on him
Thank you

James Mills Friday, 31 May 2013 00:13

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My Father was Captain Elbert B. Mills of the 602nd TD battalion recon then B company. retired from Ft. Knox in 1960. Interested in any history of the 602nd.

Daniel Ramsey Tuesday, 28 May 2013 21:09

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Additional information my father was Walter E. Ramsey and entered the Army in 1943 in Indiana. He was a tank driver and served during the battle of the bulge and the Ruhr pocket campaign. His tank Commander was Sgt Joe Beavers from Indiana. His Lt was LT. Moore. His gunner was Cpl.Coler 8)

Daniel Ramsey Tuesday, 28 May 2013 21:00

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It was nice to see that others have not forgotten what our fathers who served in WWII. My father is still alive at 89 yrs on the 4th of July 2013. He served in the 772 Tank Destroyer Unit and served gallantly. I do have photos and I take the time often to listen to my father recall what occurred during the War. Like many he does not like to talk about it much. But I have convinced him to tell the story so that his grand children will know what he did and why so many others sacrificed so much.

I thank you for your diligent effort to capture history.

I thank God I have my father and I cherish each moment. He lives with me now. I myself served in the 2/67 th Armor assigned to the 2nd Armored Division for eight years. I guess one could say that being a Tanker runs in the family. 8)

Wayne P. Wall Tuesday, 28 May 2013 19:41

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Thank you so much for preserving this information. I am the 1st cousin, twice removed, of Raynold Joseph Nudd, who was KIA on 30 Dec 1944 while assigned to the 813th TDB. The info on this site has been invaluable in my genealogical research into my family.

Thanks again,

Wayne P. Wall
CMSgt, USAFR (Ret)

Sam Hoynes Monday, 27 May 2013 22:57

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I am with the Commemorative Air Force in Houston Texas. We have a small fairly complete WWII museum and one of our items is a tablecloth carried by a red cross volunteer who had it signed by personnel in units she served with. The last unit she was with was the 802nd Tank Destroyer Battalion, from the Battle of the Bulge and for 6 months in Germany with occupation troops, including the 802nd. There are over 63 signatures on the table cloth including Monk Montgomery, Ed Hertel, William Meara, and others. I am trying to find any members of the 802nd that might remember Virginia "Ginny" Rado and her Red Cross units. I have a partial copy of the Apple Knocker, talking about opening a club for occupation troops. Any information for my museums display would be appreciated. I can also send copies of the Apple Knocker if anyone would like them.

Steve Tostengard Monday, 27 May 2013 19:17

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My dad, Stanford Tostengard, was in Company C 126th TDTB plotoon 5, 1st Regiment TDRTC at North Fort Hood as a private in 1943, and then as a Corporal in Company C 136TDTB 4th Reg. TDRTC. Thanks for the website.

jason vicknair Monday, 27 May 2013 17:21

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my name is jason vicknair my grandfather was Henry Vicknair with the co.c 637th td bn. he was married to violet vicknair he had 3 sons and passed away in 1996. i have pics of him and some of his friends during ww2.my email is jasonvicknair@yahoo.com if any one has any info or other pics please email me thanks.

Patricia Kimbley Monday, 27 May 2013 17:14

My dad was a tank gunner with the 628th.
I have found this site very informative. Thank you.

Lucas Kirchhoff Monday, 27 May 2013 16:35

I am Lucas Kirchhoff. The Great nephew of Robert E. McNutt. He was a boss and he drove the command jeep.

jason vicknair Monday, 27 May 2013 16:00

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my name is Jason i am the grandson of Henry Vicknair he was in company c 637th td batallion.

Vern Phipps Monday, 27 May 2013 10:57

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My father was Dale Phipps from Ogden Utah, 821st TDB. I had a few pictures of him from the War but found others on this site. So, thanks. I would love to hear from anyone who knew him or was part of the 821st. He rarely talked about it.

joe manzione Sunday, 26 May 2013 20:13

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My name is Joe Manzione and I served in the 610th Tank Destroyer Battalion Recon Company.
I am alive and well and living in Connecticut with my wife of 65 years.

CSM Carol Cox Saturday, 25 May 2013 18:30

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Thank you so much for your service. You made American great!!!!

Mark S Sullivan Saturday, 25 May 2013 14:57

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thank you

Alan Raclawski Saturday, 25 May 2013 09:13

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Does someone know the best source to find information on WWII personal accounts from the soldiers in the 824th who fought in the towns of Oberheinriet and Unterheinriet, Germany during April 13th to 15th, 1945? They were attached with the 100th Division at that time.

P T Friday, 24 May 2013 11:07

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Researching the division my uncle CPL T Robert G Stevens was in, Co. B. 636 Tank Dest. BN

Jeffrey Zirkle Thursday, 23 May 2013 11:21

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My father, Leslie Zirkle was assigned company A, 629th TD and I would enjoy hooking up with other members to share information with dad.
Great site and I can't wait to share some of this with dad.

Mark Barefoot Sunday, 19 May 2013 22:15

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I am the son of the late Clarence Draper Barefoot . My father was assigned to company 610 . He was a platoon sgt . He enlisted on 13oct 1942 .After serving at fort hood he was assigned to Asian pacific from 19 sept 1945 to 1 feb 1946 . I don't have much more information than that since he died when I was young. I have been trying to research as much info I can get on him . Any information on him would be a blessing ! Your site was very enjoyable . Son mark j barefoot

SSG. Thomas Ritter Saturday, 18 May 2013 05:38

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Thank you for creating this page. I found it very informative. I currently serve in the 3/103 AR. which continues to use the the Unit Crest "EXPEDITE" that I found on your page from WWII.

Renee Repak Wednesday, 15 May 2013 14:44

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:grin
Dear Rob,
Thank you so much for this wesite that honors our great "AMERICAN HEROES".....God bless you, and all who helped in this kindly mission in rememberance of our Great American People....Thank You !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jane Wagner Tuesday, 14 May 2013 15:56

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My father was Captain Charles G. Wagner 802nd Tank Destroyer Battalion. Trying to find anyone who remembers which Concentration Camp his unit helped to liberate. At the end of the war they were attached to the 95th Infantry Division. I'm trying to fill in the blanks of his WWII experiences.

Nadia Giordana Monday, 13 May 2013 08:03

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I am a family friend of Harry M. McCoy (802nd). We should all be thankful to Harry and all the other brave men like him who have served our country.

Greg Brubaker Friday, 03 May 2013 02:30

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I came across this website because my Grand Uncle Charles Frost's grave has the 635th tank destroyer battalion on it. He was a Tech 5th Grade? Just wanted to find out what the unit was about.

Excellent Website