my father was with the 809th tank destroyer battalion from 1942 too 1946 in europe he was a mechanics his name was william joseph wise d.o,b, 1912 d.o.d. 1961
Diana Harwood
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I just Googled Christopher Blake and came to this site because I have just found two small cookbooks of his, giving recipes that Louis Armstrong loved. "Red Beans and Rice-ly Yours"
Any one interested in them?
Editor 164th Infantry News
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Great Information. The 776th Tank Destroyer Battalion was formed from cadre/units of the 188th Field Artillery Regiment, North Dakota Army National Guard. The 188th FA Regiment was reorganized (during WWII mobilization) into the 188th FA Gp, 188th FA Bn, 957 FA Bn, and 776th Tank Destroyer Bn. The 164th Infantry Regiment, North Dakota Army National Guard, was the first US Army unit to offensively engage the enemy when they reinforced the 1st Marines at Guadalcanal on 13 Oct 42. Thank God for the fortitude and courage of the men who saved the world 70 years ago! Editor164thInfantryNews@hotmail.com
Ellen Varlas Culler
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Thank you for this informative site on Tank Destroyer Battalions.
My father George Varlas from Wheeling WV served with the 635th Battalion,as he says "his outfit was pulled to go where ever needed", hence they were referred to as a "***" outfit. The site gives me far more knowledge of his service to our country which he speaks little of. He is currently 92 years old. This June my family just visited the Normandy Beaches and the American Cemetary in Normandy above Omaha Beach where my father came in. It is quite moving.
7/2012
Emilio Manes
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Very rich, informative and well organized site.
Joyce Kennedy Carneal
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I was very pleased to find this site. My father, Porter Glen Kennedy served in the 809 TD Battalion.
As I read this I was remined of the places I had heard him mention.
Dad passed away on May, 1, 2011 at 89 years of age. He had fond memories of the men he served with.
Judy Sanders
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First visit. Pretty cool. My dad was in the 807th Recon Co.
Ann Gaule
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Many "Tanks" Thanks, Rob and Staff,
For putting together a phenominal website...
In Memory of All TD FORCES.
I am in the process of completing a manuscript about my Uncle "1st Lieutenant Maurice P."Algie" Alger, Jr. and his battalion - the (654th Tank Destroyer Battalion).
If there are any veterans or family members out there feel free to contact me at the above email address with regards to this.
"I'd love to hear from you".
Rob, feel free to contact me as well...I may be able to assest you in providing some great materials for your website.
Ann Gaule
John 3:16
Drew Goddard
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My Father in law James H Anderson was in the 772 tank battalion. He was a Sargent of a Sherman tank. Jim is still living in Winona, MN He gave me a *** flag with other names of troops from Minnesota. Anyone know him?
Doc Wright
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I am writing a biography to be entitled "Cold Blooded Honour", which will centre around 5 family members, my tanker Dad being one.Your site is such an eye-opener. In 1961 Dad drove us to Normandy and then for the next 3 weeks, followed by road the route his tanks took to Remagen and to his last battle,at Aachen. His tank was on the front page in Stars and Stripes as hhe was one of the 1st Yanks across the bridge.
