My father, Jess E. Cherry, was in the 811th, Headquarters Co., Staff Platoon. He passed away in 1983. He didn't speak of the war, but talked endlessly about the friends he made while in the service. God Bless all of our veterans and the ones still serving.
Bill Zink
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My father-in-law, Wilford Green, was in the 817 TD Battalion, Recon, Pioneer Platoon. I have been looking at your web page today for the first time. You have posted a picture of HQ Company. Among the paperwork of Wilford I have a listing of all the individuals in the picture. Would that be of any value to you in identifying individuals? Wilford is still alive and living in our home in Sandy, Utah.
L Elaine Ford Scott
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!!
