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638th TD Battalion

638th__Jones_Company_F_Training-2342
A small group of trainees, identified as Company F. Photo was taken on March 22, 1942, while the unit was stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Lawrence, Indiana. The unit had been formed just four months earlier. A Private Melega is listed as the instructor. The only identified soldier is Frank W. Jones who is sitting in the second row from the front, fourth from the left. Photo provided courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Frank_Jones_and_7_others-2343
Another group of soldiers, including Frank W. Jones, who is standing in the second row from the front, third from the left. The photo may have been taken after the war, at least two of the men are wearing overseas service stripes. Photo provided courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Frank_Jones_and_7_others_2-2350
A similar image to the previous one although Frank W. Jones is now standing on the far right of the second row. Photo provided courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Frank_Jones_Richard_Johnson-2345
Here Frank W. Jones on left, stands with friend Richard Johnson on right. The photo was probably taken while they were still in training in the U.S. Photo courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Frank_Flays_and_another-2346
A photo of Frank Flays on right with an unknown soldier. Photo courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Frank_Flays_w_HQ_Sign-2347
A photo of Frank Flays standing with the unit's Headquarters sign. Records identify that he was born on May 28th, 1912. He became a Policeman in the Indianapolis, IN area after the war and died in June of 1982. Courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Nick_Johnson_and_Frank_Jones-2348
A photo of Nick Johnson on left with Frank Jones on right. Courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Frank_Jones_TD_Cmdr._Co._A-2344
A photo of Frank W. Jones in his M10 tank Destroyer. This photo was taken while the unit was still in the U.S. and was attached to the 3rd Army during maneuvers or training. The 638th entered combat in November of 1944 with M18 Tank Destroyers. Photo provided courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Nick_Conner_with_gun-2352
A shot of Nick Conner with his rifle. Photo provided courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Target_Range-2353
A shot from well above what looks like a shooting or target range. Photo courtesy of John H. Jones.
638th_Art_Koestner___Maybe-2354
A cartoon thought to be of Arthur "Art" Koestner, born Oct. 21, 1910 and originally of Illinois. He was a friend of Frank W. Jones who kept in contact with him after the war. He passed away on December 13, 1989. Photo courtesy of John H. Jones.