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Back side of the XIII Corps Certificate of Service Card. It includes a short history of the unit and a listing of the units that were attached to them during WWII. Note the "TD:6Gp" is listed on the right, about 5 lines from the bottom.
Back of XIII Corps Card Back of XIII Corps Card
Envelope for letter sent from Lt. Co. Neil F. Hein of the HQ 6th TD Group to his wife Mrs. Marion Hein of 410 Garfield Street, Denver, Colorado. Return address says New York while cancellation stamp says 1944. This may have been one of the last letters he sent before he and the unit left for England. Unit shipped out January 29th, 1944.
Col Hein Envelope Col Hein Envelope
Knife made by my father, Robert Haldeman during some of his down-time in England. Knife blade was a file; handle guard was a door-knocker. Handle features components from a German Stuka fighter. Scabbard was once the cavalry boot of one of the unit's officers.
Dad s Knife and Scabbard Dad s Knife and Scabbard
Cover of Life Magazine - March 12, 1945 with Lt. Gen Willaim H. Simpson. It describes him as an "Old Soldier", tough-minded, dependable and confident. Tall, lean and immaculately dressed. It makes note of his remarkable head. It reminds people of biblical prophets, medieval ascetics and ancient Egyptian kings. "At first glance it seems so bony, so cadaverously lean that you think of it as a friendly skull." The article inside focuses on the U.S. Breakthrough starting with the Roer.
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American Campaign Medal - Criteria: Service outside the U.S. in the American theater for 30 days, or within the continental U.S. for one year. Dates: 1941 - 1946 Devices: Bronze Star
Medal American Campaign Medal American Campaign
American Defense Medal - Criteria: Army: 12 months of active duty service during 1939-41.
Medal American Defense Medal American Defense
WWII Victory Medal - Criteria: Awarded for service in the U.S. Armed Forces during 1941 -1946.
Medal WWII Victory Medal WWII Victory
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal - Criteria: Service in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat decoration. Dates: 1941 - 1945 Devices: Bronze arrowhead; bronze, silver star.
Medal European African Mi Medal European African Mi
Good Conduct Medal - Criteria: Exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity during three years of active enlisted service with the U.S. Army. Dates: 1941 to present Devices: Bronze, silver, gold clasps (knots)
Medal Good Conduct Medal Good Conduct
Purple Heart Medal - Criteria: Awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces killed or wounded in an armed conflict. Instituted: 1932 Devices: Bronze, silver oak leaf cluster; gold, silver star.
Medal Purple Heart Medal Purple Heart
Bronze Star Medal - Criteria: Heroic or Meritorious Achievement or Service not involving participation in aerial flight. Instituted: 1944 Devices: "V" for Valor; bronze, silver oak leaf cluster; gold, silver star.
Medal Bronze Star Medal Bronze Star
Silver Star Medal - Criteria: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying a higher award. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S Armed Forces, distinguishes him or herself by extraordinary heroism involving one of the following actions: in action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for award of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction. The Silver Star Medal is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. Instituted July 9, 1918. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf
Medal Silver Star Medal Silver Star
The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on members of the United States armed forces who distinguish themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. Due to the nature of its criteria, it is often awarded posthumously. It was established on July 12, 1862 and has been awarded to only five Tank Destroyer soldiers. They are S/Sgt Clyde L. Choate (601st), 1st Lt. Turney W. Leonard (893rd), S/Sgt Herschel F. Briles (899th), 1st Lt. Charles L. Thomas (614th) and Sgt Arthur O. Beyer (603rd).
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Glenn T. Coup (on right) standing in front of the PWE-29 (prisoner of war enclosure #29) sign. The sign is located along the road to the Camp Entrance, just to the left of the Eicke Platz (Eicke Square) and in front of the furniture and clothing works. Photo courtesy of the Glenn T. Coup family.
Glenn T. Coup at Dachau 1 Glenn T. Coup at Dachau 1
This is a post card postdated 1942, sent by my father, Corporal Robert Haldeman, H.Q. 6th T.D. Group Camp Hood, Texas to Miss Arwilda Lied of Stevens, PA. It reads as follows: Dear Arwilda, Just a few lines to let you know I am still living. You must forgive me for not writing any sooner. But you see I have very little time. How is every body especially the Humbuck? Your Cousin...
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Photo courtesy of the Robert J. Arendt family.
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Photo courtesy of the Robert J. Arendt family.
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Photo courtesy of the Robert J. Arendt family.
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Photo courtesy of the Robert J. Arendt family.
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Photo courtesy of the Robert J. Arendt family.
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Photo courtesy of the Robert J. Arendt family.
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Pictured is Dick Schoennoehl, on the ground, with four of his fellow 6th TD Group members. This shot and many photos like it, were probably taken after the war was over, and tensions were more relaxed. Both Dick and my father spent time at Dachau after the war where this photo may have been taken. Photo courtesy of Dave Schoennoehl.
6th Dick Schoennoehl and 4 6th Dick Schoennoehl and 4
From the collection of Truman Alford, this photo of the unit's officers was taken in an orchard, located in Tongres, Belgium. The identification of the men came from a separate collection originally belonging to Lt. Col. Neil F. Hein and provided to us courtesy of Clark Hearn. Shown in the front row is L to R is Cpt. Gerald B. Kirkpatrick, Cpt. Daniel L. Pfeilschifter, Maj. Russell B. Richardson, Cpt. Temple B. Sebatian Jr., Cpt. Paul J. Ellis and Cpt. Robert J. Arendt. Back row is Maj. Maldo B. Johnson, Maj. Truman Alford, Cpt. Durward B. Varner, Lt. Russell L. Martin, Col. Frank T. Searcy, Cpt. Russell H. Newbury, Cpt. Michael Balistrella and Lt. Col. Neil F. Hein.

Back side of the XIII Corps Certificate of Service Card. It includes a short history of the unit and a listing of the units that were attached to them during WWII. Note the "TD:6Gp" is listed on the right, about 5 lines from the bottom.

Envelope for letter sent from Lt. Co. Neil F. Hein of the HQ 6th TD Group to his wife Mrs. Marion Hein of 410 Garfield Street, Denver, Colorado. Return address says New York while cancellation stamp says 1944. This may have been one of the last letters he sent before he and the unit left for England. Unit shipped out January 29th, 1944.

Knife made by my father, Robert Haldeman during some of his down-time in England. Knife blade was a file; handle guard was a door-knocker. Handle features components from a German Stuka fighter. Scabbard was once the cavalry boot of one of the unit's officers.

Cover of Life Magazine - March 12, 1945 with Lt. Gen Willaim H. Simpson. It describes him as an "Old Soldier", tough-minded, dependable and confident. Tall, lean and immaculately dressed. It makes note of his remarkable head. It reminds people of biblical prophets, medieval ascetics and ancient Egyptian kings. "At first glance it seems so bony, so cadaverously lean that you think of it as a friendly skull." The article inside focuses on the U.S. Breakthrough starting with the Roer.

American Campaign Medal - Criteria: Service outside the U.S. in the American theater for 30 days, or within the continental U.S. for one year. Dates: 1941 - 1946 Devices: Bronze Star

American Defense Medal - Criteria: Army: 12 months of active duty service during 1939-41.

WWII Victory Medal - Criteria: Awarded for service in the U.S. Armed Forces during 1941 -1946.

European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal - Criteria: Service in the European-African-Middle Eastern theater for 30 days or receipt of any combat decoration. Dates: 1941 - 1945 Devices: Bronze arrowhead; bronze, silver star.

Good Conduct Medal - Criteria: Exemplary conduct, efficiency and fidelity during three years of active enlisted service with the U.S. Army. Dates: 1941 to present Devices: Bronze, silver, gold clasps (knots)

Purple Heart Medal - Criteria: Awarded to any member of the U.S. Armed Forces killed or wounded in an armed conflict. Instituted: 1932 Devices: Bronze, silver oak leaf cluster; gold, silver star.

Bronze Star Medal - Criteria: Heroic or Meritorious Achievement or Service not involving participation in aerial flight. Instituted: 1944 Devices: "V" for Valor; bronze, silver oak leaf cluster; gold, silver star.

Silver Star Medal - Criteria: Awarded for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United States not justifying a higher award. It may be awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity with the U.S Armed Forces, distinguishes him or herself by extraordinary heroism involving one of the following actions: in action against an enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. The required gallantry, while of a lesser degree than that required for award of the Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross or Air Force Cross, must nevertheless have been performed with marked distinction. The Silver Star Medal is the third highest military decoration that can be awarded to a member of the United States Armed Forces. Instituted July 9, 1918. Devices: Bronze Oak Leaf, Silver Oak Leaf

The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is bestowed on members of the United States armed forces who distinguish themselves "conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against an enemy of the United States. Due to the nature of its criteria, it is often awarded posthumously. It was established on July 12, 1862 and has been awarded to only five Tank Destroyer soldiers. They are S/Sgt Clyde L. Choate (601st), 1st Lt. Turney W. Leonard (893rd), S/Sgt Herschel F. Briles (899th), 1st Lt. Charles L. Thomas (614th) and Sgt Arthur O. Beyer (603rd).

Glenn T. Coup (on right) standing in front of the PWE-29 (prisoner of war enclosure #29) sign. The sign is located along the road to the Camp Entrance, just to the left of the Eicke Platz (Eicke Square) and in front of the furniture and clothing works. Photo courtesy of the Glenn T. Coup family.

This is a post card postdated 1942, sent by my father, Corporal Robert Haldeman, H.Q. 6th T.D. Group Camp Hood, Texas to Miss Arwilda Lied of Stevens, PA. It reads as follows: Dear Arwilda, Just a few lines to let you know I am still living. You must forgive me for not writing any sooner. But you see I have very little time. How is every body especially the Humbuck? Your Cousin...

Photo courtesy of the Robert J. Arendt family.

Pictured is Dick Schoennoehl, on the ground, with four of his fellow 6th TD Group members. This shot and many photos like it, were probably taken after the war was over, and tensions were more relaxed. Both Dick and my father spent time at Dachau after the war where this photo may have been taken. Photo courtesy of Dave Schoennoehl.

From the collection of Truman Alford, this photo of the unit's officers was taken in an orchard, located in Tongres, Belgium. The identification of the men came from a separate collection originally belonging to Lt. Col. Neil F. Hein and provided to us courtesy of Clark Hearn. Shown in the front row is L to R is Cpt. Gerald B. Kirkpatrick, Cpt. Daniel L. Pfeilschifter, Maj. Russell B. Richardson, Cpt. Temple B. Sebatian Jr., Cpt. Paul J. Ellis and Cpt. Robert J. Arendt. Back row is Maj. Maldo B. Johnson, Maj. Truman Alford, Cpt. Durward B. Varner, Lt. Russell L. Martin, Col. Frank T. Searcy, Cpt. Russell H. Newbury, Cpt. Michael Balistrella and Lt. Col. Neil F. Hein.