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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Sherwin was a great guy.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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)

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)

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)

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

thank you

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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.

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

My Father in Law Walter "Roy" Collis was in the 705 TD Bn. Thanks for this very informative site. I found myself engulfed by the history of the Bn and particularly their role in the defense of Bastogne Dec '44 - Jan '45.
If anyone reading this new Roy (or Walt if you knew him that way) I'd love to hear from you. Walt passed in 1999 and I'm so fortunate to be married for almost 35 years to his wonderful daughter Sandy. Walt - as I knew him, didn't talk much about his experience in WWII, but I know it impacted him deeply. Best wishes to all of you and thanks again for this site.

I discovered this website thanks to a fine fellow, Keith Campbell, at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford,Virginia,this past week . I was in the area on family business and located, and toured the Memorial along with other family members.
I inquired as to information regarding my late father , Francis {Frank } J. Blatterspiel who was a tank driver with Company A, 610th T/D Battalion during WW II.
Mr. Campbell referred me to this website and I have been able to find out a lot more about Pop, and his experiences during the war , than I was ever able to find either from him {like most war/ combat vets, did not talk much about what happened},or any searches I've done in the past. You have a great website, THANK YOU !
PS : The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia is a MUST SEE , do NOT pass it up. It is non-profit,and exists on private, corporate, and admission money only, and IS NOT run by the U.S. Government in any way.

Your site is ***. My grandfather served in the 636th. Many of the records you have on that battalion I have never seen before. Thank you so much for your efforts.

My grandfather Jake Brcko served in the 817th TD. BN. Co. B out of Camp Phillips, Kansas. I recently found a plaque somebody had painted for him showing the cat destroying the tank with his teeth.

My grandfather passed away in 1991. I'm trying to find out as much information as I can about his service. It's great to find this site and have this as a reference.

Hi, thanks for this website, I have pictures and other papers from the 821st TD Co B; hopefully I will get those scanned and uploaded soon.

My grandfather was a 2nd Lieutenant by the time Co B left Europe. My grandpa's name was William (Wild Bill) E. Welch. He passed away September 12, 2002; at that time, he was a Colonel (retired) with the 161st Infantry, Washington National Guard. I always loved hearing his stories about the war; the military was his life. He also helped orchestrate reunions for the battalion.

He was the 1st Battalion commander of the 161st in 1968 through the 70s. He joined the 161st in 1940 and was in Bremerton, WA when WWII broke out and the 161st was called up. After training with the 821st TD, he was sent to England with the rest of his company aboard the SS Sea Porpoise...he mentioned in his memoirs that the trip was 11 days and much of the company was sea sick for 5 or 6 of those days.

I have old clippings and pictures on my Facebook account, and will be building a dedication page on my website about my grandpa's military life, police life, and guard life. Visit my Facebook to see what is being shared currently:
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elvin beeson was my dad and i am so proud of him and all the veterans who fought to keep us safe linda jacobson contact 281-205-7669

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hereby I would like to ask if there's any information about James F. Bethel, sgt in the 771th tank battallion, who died on march 27th 1945 in germany. I have adopted his grave that is situated in Margraten, Netherlands, which means I visit his grave several times per year to honor him an all his comrades for liberating our country.
any information is welcome.
kind regards,

Marcel Kerkhofs

My father was in the 771st. and the HQ. 607th. tank destroyer was a Sergeant in the HQ.company 607th.Tank Destroyer He was discharged on October 30 ,1945.
Thank you
Catherine Chieffolo Iversen

My father, Joseph C Brooks, was a member of 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion.
I am researching his movements overseas and I'm honored to have a father as great as mine.
He is my Hero

Joseph C Brooks
97 and going strong !

Sargent Richard Washington Craig Jr. served in the 776th. He is my father. As the years go by I learn more and more about his service and the service of others in WWII. I continually become prouder of him and the other soldiers that served to protect and preserve our country. I salute my father and all the soldiers past and present. Thank you, Kimberly Craig Ruminski

I just saw your link on the Airmen of Buchenwald post. This is a great site and I will look into it more later. Thanks for honoring these men of the Greatest Generation.

RK