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644th TD Battalion

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Lt. Col. Ephraim F. Graham Jr. commanding officer fo the 644th TD Bn.
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Cover of the 644th TD Bn unit history with motto..."Fortune Favors the Brave".
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Shown are L to R, Pfc. Dominic Ferrante, Alfred Rizzuto and Sgt. Henry Gola. Photo courtesy of David LaGatta.
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A group of fourteen from the 644th along with their mascot. Photo courtesy of David LaGatta.
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Alfred Rizzuto is shown in one of the unit's jeeps. Photo courtesy of David LaGatta.
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Shown is Alfred Rizzuto on left with an unknown Master Sergeant of the unit. Image taken in June of 1945, while the unit was in Rassel, Germany. Photo courtesy of David LaGatta.
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Alfred Rizzuto in center with two unknown soldiers in one of Recon's M20 Scout vehicles. Photo courtesy of David LaGatta.
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Alfred Rizzuto kneels next to the unit's code name "Hazard" identifier. The sign probably was point to the unit's CP or Command Post. Photo courtesy of David LaGatta.
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A woman with a shaved head walks with shame after being accused of being "friendly" to a Nazi. Photo courtesy of David LaGatta.
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A group of unknown soldiers pose in front of more of the unit's M20 Scout vehicles. Photo courtesy of David LaGatta.
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The restored Willy's Jeep shown is owned by Stephen McIlwaine who lives in Larne, Northern Ireland. In an effort to keep the memory of the 644th alive in his community, he has added markings on the Jeep for the unit which was stationed there during WWII. Stephen has provided additional photos of the Jeep parked at Kilwaughter Castle. Courtesy of Stephen McIlwaine.
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Another photo of the restored Willy's Jeep. Courtesy of Stephen McIlwaine.
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The 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion boarded trains on January 23, 1944, enroute to Larne, Northern Ireland. They would occupy Kilwaughter Castle, located just outside of the town. This is one of a few shots taken around what remains of the castle. As you can see the castle has fallen into ruin since WWII. Courtesy of Stephen McIlwaine.
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Another shot Kilwaughter Castle and the restored Jeep. Courtesy of Stephen McIlwaine.
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Another shot Kilwaughter Castle and the restored Jeep. Courtesy of Stephen McIlwaine.
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Another shot Kilwaughter Castle and the restored Jeep. Courtesy of Stephen McIlwaine.