I was in the 824th Tank Destroyer Battalion from Nov 1944 until Sept 1945. I have some pictures and info that I will send.
Rachel
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I truly enjoy this site. I am slightly disappointed that there is no information on the 661 TDBN Headquarters Company. That is the company my grandfather and a few vets I know, were in. Every year, the 661 TDBN has a reunion. We have 9 living Veterans that attend. I enjoy learning what I can from them, but they don't have many memories of my grandfather and I am interested in his unit and his war days.
R.Frank Bavaria
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Hello TDs
I have fotos of TD 609 in KOCHEL ,Germany, 1945. Please contact me.
regards
R.Frank
Tom Caddick
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My father Thomas A Caddick was a staff sergeant, Company B, 661st Tank Destroyer Battalion 2/45, M18S and attached to the 69th Infantry Division in Central Europe and Rhineland. He only spoke of meeting the Russians after crossing the Rhine but nothing about what he saw in Leipzig, Germany. My wife and I would like to see that area next year...and interested in any group tours for 2014. Thanks.
Frank DiLella
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A friend of Dana Garber Miller, her Dad, Lt. Julian P. Garber served with the 820. He was a great person and I will always remember being invited over for dinner and meeting Dana's parents. The Greatest Generation will always be in my prayers...
Commander Victor “Tory” Failmezger, USN,
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My uncle, 1st Lt Thomas Peter Welch, was in the 601st TD BN during WW2 in Italy, France and Germany. Please contact me for a further discussion of how I might help fund your site.
Michael Borawski
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My father, PFC John Borawski was in the 824th Tank Destroyer BN B Company. I found him in the picture Camp Hood TX. He was back row, sixth soldier from the left of the standard(?). He's gone now but showing this to my mother made her happy...
Michael B. Rugh
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My dad was Capt. John Michael Rugh of the 609th TD Bn. He was C.O. of Recon Co. in 1944 then in 1945 the Battalion S-3.
Dad died in 1979 after having a full life and a career in many interesting business endeavors and the legal profession. His last position was Judge of the 8th Judicial District in the State of Kansas, from 1971 to 1979.
I was thrilled to find this website and particularly the written history of the 609th. I can relate to many of the incidents included in the history recalling these as they were past down to me from my father and mother, Rosamond Rugh. I can remember my dad telling me about the 609th "gunning down" the French cow one night!
My family is quite proud of our dad and indeed all the men of the 609th Tank Destroyer Battalion.
Thank you very much for providing this website and history. Mike Rugh 13Aug'13
James M. Abell II
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My father, James M Abell was in Headquarters Co. 813th Tank Destroyers. He had a lot of stories to tell of his assignments overseas. He received some metals/commondations that he always said was for bravery. Although he was a cook, he told me that anyone can cook but it takes a brave man to serve it. Sadly, he passed away Friday Aug 2nd, 2013. Age 94. We will always remember him.
Great website.
Thanks
Carol Valentine
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Thank you all for this *** website. I would like to inquire if there is anyone who knew my father, Corporal Robert Valentine, of Bristol, CT. He was in the 609th Tank Destroyers from day one to finish. Would appreciate any information at all.
Thank you sincerely,
Carol Valentine
