Very nice site. I was researching a postcard dated 15 Nov 1943 from Pvt Herman Price 33648851 at Camp Hood TX, Co. B 661 T/D BN, mailed to Schoolfield VA. Hoping to create a Tank Destroyer display in my War Room.
Jim Leahy
California
My Dad, Ltd James E Leahy, was picked up by reconn patrol from the 813th TD Battalion on 30 August 1944 as the patrol moved into the town of Mouy, France. Dad's P-38 Lightning went down behind German lines on 25 August 1944, following a mid air collision with a BF109. He was hidden by a French family for 5 days until picked up by the 813th TDB.
It wasn't until 6 September that transportation was available to return him to the 474th FG, 429 FS. At one point during that that time, he was involved hand to hand combat with a German soldier.
After Dad passed away in 1987 I found a letter from the commander of the 813th to the commander of the 474th FG and the 813TH TDB black and orange Patch.
Bill Roberts
Columbus, MS
I was Gen. B's aircraft commander in Vietnam. He was a true warrior and didn't hesitate to fly into hot situations. He will always hold a special place in my heart. My deepest condolences go out to the family.
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Testing the guestbook.
Thomas W Bray
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I wish to express my thanks to Rob Haldeman for his assistance in organizing and compiling my father Merle W Bray’s story in the Honoree section. He was a proud Army veteran who was awarded a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
Barbara Cripps-Friedrich-Russell
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Uncle Burt wasn’t my uncle but my first cousin Earl Zanoya’s uncle. I can remember Christmas’ at the Zanoya farm outside Madison. I can remember Uncle Burt giving me rides on his motorcycle. I thought he was the most handsome guy I knew!
Eric Haider
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Looking forward Edward Haider record pictures anything or anyone relevant
Thanks for this site
God Bless America
Greg Goldsmith Ret. CW4
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PFC McAtee, Milton G. was my Grandfather and PVT McAtee, Mervin E. "Buddy" E., his brother, was my Great Uncle. They were from Centralia and KIA in the 803rd BN, Company C. I appreciate this sight. It was an honor to read the many documents. Thank you. Please contact me if anyone has additional pictures.
Shawna Dunn
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My grandfather Sgt. Leon Wardlow was in B co 629th unit. I have many pictures from the was as well as an article currently not on the website. If anyone knows him, or has additional photos of his unit please contact me.
FRED HART
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Passing of a 656th member
A long time family friend and WW II Vet RET CSM Bernard E. Bentfield passed away 7 Marach 2020 in Columbus GA. Ben was a member of the Recon Plt 656th TD BN and crossed the Rhine River at the Ludendorff/Remagen Bridge on 8 Mar 1945. RIP CSM Bentfield
