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L Elaine Ford Scott

  • My father, Robert R. Ford (known as Henry) was a Tech-5 Tank Mechanic in the 809th. I have his Honorable Discharge papers, and a picture of the 809th Battalion he served with (Dec, 42 - Oct, 45). Sadly, I'm ashamed to say I don't know a lot more than that about his service. He didn't talk about it. We nearly always attended the Reunions, and he remained close to his Sgt, Ray Osborne, from Nashville, TN for the duration of their lives. The few stories I remember were told by Ray. I appreciate the opportunity to remember and honor my father, of whom I am so very proud! Thank you.

Angela Miller

  • My Grandfather, Lee Royce Miller, served in the 809th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He passed away in 1988--and I was too young at the time to truly appreciate his experience or find out more about it. I am so in awe of him and all of our military. Thank you for this site. It gives me a chance to learn more about his experience and to share that information with the rest of my family.

Jayme (Johnson) McKelvey

  • I am the second grandchild of Joseph E. Johnson, who served in WWII. As a child, my family attended the 630th TDB reunions annually. My Grandfather fought along side Mr. Oscar Summers, who ended up being one of his lifelong friends.

Stephen Weaver

  • Fourth son, ninth child (living) of Sergeant Paul Prentice Weaver, Company A 630th Tank Destroyer Battalion. My brother sent me this link, I will try and fill in missing parts for daddy's memorial.

Randy Andre

  • George Andre, my Dad, was a member of the 610 tdb. He was very proud of serving his counry. He is pictured in the 610 gallery in the photo with the soldier holding the guitar. He is seated behind and left of the guitarist. Thank you for this website. Randy Andre

David Todd

  • I haven't had a chance to look around but just finding this site gives it a 5 to me. My Dad was a member of B Company 692 TD Bn. I found his name in the roster. He passed away in 1999. I believe he did attend one reunion. Thank you for this site. David Todd

Andreas

  • Thank you very much for this website. It's the best website I know for recherches in history of US Army in world war II. Very good work!!

M. Lee Brokaw (Jacoby)

  • My dad was Cpt. Marsh Jacoby of Company A, 817th, second platoon. He died in his fifties. My most memorable time with him was riding around Wichita, he on his blue Harley and I on my blue BSA Spitfire MKIII. He never liked to camp out with my Boy Scout Troop. He said he never wanted to be cold again. As I l;earned the history of the Bulge, I can now understand.

Don Andre

  • My dad, George Andre' was in the 610 TDB. Wounded in Sept. '44. Back in action for the Bulge around Christmas time. Never talked much about the war but was proud to have served.

Michael Parks

  • I really enjoyed reading about the TD history and was especially glad to find my father. W.R. Parks listed in company B 813 tank destroyer battalion. He was wounded in France and was in Madigan Hospital for a year after.