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Terry C. Breeden

  • My Grand Father, Robert Breeden passed away Saturday afternoon 28 FEB 2015

Joseph Cwikla

  • Been a little over a year since I last posted. Still hoping to hear something on my uncle SGT John S. Cwikla 635th TD. Found out he was in the same unit as a LT Von Ende. They were getting pounded by artillery in the battle of the bulge all through December. Rick Cheaney was part of this unit as well. If anyone has a photo or a story I would love to hear it or see it. My email is puplic and I appreciate it.

John Hooks

  • What an amazing collection of TDBN records Rob and his team have created. In 2000 I was entrusted with a comprehensive collection of the records of the 820th. Rob and his team have included them here. This website is a debt of gratitude, repaid by honoring the men who fought and died for the cause of freedom. Thanks, Rob, and on behalf of the memory of the service of the men of the 820th, Forte et Fideli.

Paul Grawe

  • My father Geroge Grawe of Quincy, IL, served in the 601st from 1943 to 1945. Not sure of the months, but I know he came up from North Africa through parts of Italy, France and then into Germany. Their Tank was hit in January of 1945. Some of the men who were in the tank with him I have met, such as Mr. Harold Claycomb. I would love to know if any other pictures may exist of my father. Thanks Paul Grawe

Albert J. Trostorf

  • To whom it concerns: Seventy years after the Battle of the Huertgen Forest and the Roer River, the younger people becomes more interest in the history of these battles. We are searching for information from all Tank Destroyer Battalion, which was attached to the 1st, 4th, 8th, 9th, 28th, 78th, 83rd and 104th Infantry Division during the period of September 1944 - March 1945. We are also searching for some memoriable for our WWII museum n the Huertgen Forest at Vossenack. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

jacques

  • Joseph G. DiPane AGE: 93 • Old Bridge, NJ Joseph G. DiPane died Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge. He was 93. Born in New Brunswick he had lived in East Brunswick for over 60 years before moving to Old Bridge five years ago. He had worked as a machinist for Triangle Conduit and Cable Company in New Brunswick before his retirement. Mr. DiPane was a veteran of the United States Army, 671st Tank Destroyer Battalion. He drove an M-18 tank in the Asian Pacific Theater during World War II. He was lifetime member of the St. Sebastian Post #405 of the Catholic War Veterans in New Brunswick. He was a communicant of St. Mary of Mount Virgin R.C. Church in New Brunswick where he had served as an usher and was a member of the church's Golden Age Club. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed bowling. He was predeceased by his wife Rose (Fiorello) DiPane in 2010. Surviving are two sisters - Rose Feulner of Old Bridge and Janet Manginelli of East Brunswick; three sisters-in-law - Josephine Farnan of Arkansas, Irene DiPane of New Brunswick and Norma DiPano of Cranbury; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 9:45 AM Friday from Selover Funeral Home, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick followed by a 10:30 AM Mass at St. Mary of Mt. Virgin Church in New Brunswick. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Burial Park in South Brunswick. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or online at woundedwarriorproject.org. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-g-dipane&pid=174172974&fhid=27098#sthash.EYm0KA7p.dpuf

Jason Brown

  • Just got my Grandfathers discharge papers today and found out he had served in Co A. 609th. His name was Goldie Lee Brown I will be adding his pics and info to the people section soon.

Patrick Meacham

  • I have studied the war all my life. I was on here doing some research for a young lady whose grand dad served in a TD unit. This is a great site. Since I was a kid, I have been in awe of tanks. Thank you all for the service and sacrifice.

Lanny Ellison

  • My Father PFC Daniel F. Ellison was with Co. B within 893rd TD Bn. I have an original Battalion history brochure (54 pgs) listing complete campaign history, Company awards, individual awards by name, Co rosters, etc. I would like to donate to a worthy entity, but am not sure whom or what would be the best.

Charles Loewenthal

  • Hello, Not sure of the outfit my dad was in but I know he was in the tank destroyers because of the emblem on his Ike jacket. I donated it the the WWII museum in New Orleans. His name was Otto R. Loewenthal. Was in Normandy for D Day.