I was excited to see the site, but other than the initial informaiton no detail information on Company B of the 661st TD BN. My father was in this unit and left no memories to follow. Is there other links?

My father, Zoltan Tofalvy of Massapequa, Long Island, served in the 802nd TD, I believe C Company. He attended many reunions and kept in touch with a number of army buddies. He passed away at 94 on January 26, 2011. He was a great man.

:) I enjoyed the history of the 899th Tank Destroyer Battalion as my father was Sgt. David E. Bruner Jr., anti tank gun crewman. It helps me to understand what he could not talk about, and i am so proud of him.
Enjoyed the history. Thanks.

Had a good chat with my wife's distant uncle who was in the 280th TD Battalion. Would love to find more info on his unit. He is 91 now and still has a sharpe memory of his experiences.

For some reason the system edited out the word a-m-a-z-i-n-g in my previous post. My dad was in the 607th TD Bn, B Co.

An *** collection of information. My dad had said that the unit fought in the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes, yet the logs only put them in the Bastogne area after the clean up started. As a half track and 6x6 driver, he told of after VE day, taking sheep to the vet, instead of the vet coming to the sheep. He also told of one driver who used the clutch to start and stop and that was it. I believe the same driver dumped his 6x6 in the ditch with a load of ammunition, and luckily, no catastrophic chain reaction happened.

-T/5 Melvin L. Larson of B Co. passed away in April of 2000 at age 85, survived by his wife of 39 years, and his son, 37 at that time. He is buried with his folks in Sagle, Id.-

Thanks for having this website for the memory of all those who fought for our country.

Hello, my grandfather served in the Battle of the bulge he drovw a hellcat and his brother my great uncle served in Normandy he was a paratrooper of the 508th airborne but was KIA only 900 survived that battle

Thanks for this great site. My dad was a member of Co.B, 601st TDB, SSGT Joe Tardif. I'm looking forward to learning more about his military experiences.

Thank you for a wonderful website. I just learned of it through the 692nd Newsletter (Thanks Ray, Joyce and Greg).
My father, Sgt.Thermon L. Pope of Acworth, Georgia, served with Co. B of the 692nd. He passed in 1969.
He was always proud to have served with 692nd.
Brad Pope

My Uncle was John J. Stapko. I never met him. Dad said when he came back from the war he never left home again. I think he died in 1959. The picture of the letter to my Aunt Sally is the first thing I have seen of his. There are some pictures of him in my fathers old photos. If anyone knows anything about him I would love to know.

Thanks

John F. Stapko

Laurel MD

My grandfather was in co a 638th td bn. his name was cpl cecil c. garling. i am looking for others that might of served with him.

My Dad served in the 823rd TD BN Company C,
Francisco O Chapa. He still resides in Odem Tx. If any one would like to contact him, he still shares so many accounts of this world history event.
Thank You for this site and information,
God Bless.

My grandather is GD Stedman. Served with the 636th in N. Africa and in Europe. Got hit by a shell and his left side is covered with shrapnel scars and has a piece of his left tricep missing. Earned a bronze star and a silver medal. Would love to hear about anybody that may remember him. He is still alive.

james elvin hoskins

My grandfather Alfred W. Brunjes Sr. served in the 813th. I was btold about this site by my brother. Its a great thing what you are doing, and has helped me picture the stories my grandfather shared before he passed. I would love to talk or share information with anyone on the 813th

My Uncle Bob served with the 899th TD Bn, Company B. Since I found out I am named after him I would like to find out a bit more of his service during WWII.

Medic T5 Ernest I Miller 704th TD Co. A (age 85) can be reached: I/O Ron Miller at above email address

Dear Tankdestroyer.net,
Thank you for the excellent website. It is definitely one of the best out there.
V/r
Jesse

Dear Tank Destroyer:
Blessing!! I enjoyed visiting the website very much. I wanted to make you aware that there is an error under the 774th, Company "C." You have the name Darrel T. Duncan from Charlotte, North Carolina. It should be Carrol T. Duncan. He is my grandfather. We discovered this error while my son was working on a school project. Thank you for your attention in this matter. Sincerely, Paul Noe, North Augusta, South Carolina

My Grandfather was SSG Charles McIntyre of the 634 TD Recon Co. He passed in 2004 but not before he shared many stories of his time in Europe, LA, and TX. I have many photos I can scan from training to war pictures in Europe. I have a class picture as well from his TD school class.

Hi My great uncle was S-Sgt Mike Lowsoski. He was in HHC 704. He had a buddy Niedwick, John from PA. and another buddy Blair but no info on him found so far. Your site really aided in filling in some info on my search as I did not know what company he was in, I saw he and his buddy Niedwick's name in the roster list thanks. Do you know what duties a ssgt would do in HHC during this time. Any info would be helpful thanks.
M. Payton

My father, Samuel DeStephano
from PA served in 804th Tank Battalion. I have a history
32 pages long which was printed about that time.
Also some photos. If anyone would like more info, please contact me. Thank you for this website. Laura Ishler

My father is Wesley A Koerner 773rd TD BN. I lost all medals, patches and letters please any info would be great thank you.

Thank you for such a wonderful website. My grandfather, Floyd Allen, was in the 823rd TD Battalion Company A. I have 70 pictures that i would like to share, if your interested.

Thank you for your hard work in putting this site together. My father, Richard Rancourt, served with the 643 TD BAT. I have been researching his military career during WWII in order to share it with my children and grandchildren. Your website as well as Ben's have been extremely helpful. I have some pictures from my fathers scrapbook if you are interested. Just let me know and I will be happy to send. Again, thank you!

My father was John Joseph Dunnigan. He passed away in 1985. He served in the 612th Tank Destroyer Battalion. I still have parts of his Army uniform, duffel bag, maps, photos and other memorabilia that I would like to find a good "home" for. They are in very good condition and I would like to honor his memory in some small way. Please feel free to contact me.

Jane Dunnigan Schwarz
mjs11@comcast.net

My father, Edward Alvin (Tex) Sweatfield served as a TD driver with the 808TD BN. Dad was killed by a wind blown falling tree near his cabin in Utah in 2006 at the age of 83. I have photos of his unit, TD and friends that I will be happy to scan for this fine web site. This site honors many fine men who did their duty.

regards

Alan

This is a wonderful write up for my grandfather. God Bless him and all that did this great work. Thank you Dad And Bobby for the inputs.

I am the son of William (Bill) E. Toole

I'm Corporal Simon Paz's daughter. He past in November 1994. I'm trying to piece together his service record as the National Personnel Records Center was unable to help, documents had been lost in a fire. I have a Thanksgiving menu from 1943 for the "Company B 810th Tank Destroyer Battalion Camp Forrest, Tennessee" which according to this website disbanded in December of 1943 and the men were transferred to other units. I know he was a gunner in a tank, earned at least one purple heart (I think he had 2). His metals and another other items were lost in a home fire back in the 60's. I have a discharge date of Oct. 1945, he was at Battle of the Bulge as so many others, but have little more than that.
I hope others keep adding to this site and maybe eventually I'll be able to piece it together.

705th TD BN Norman Stockberger. Is my grandfather, and I would love any info you may have about him or his unit. *** website.. Thank you!!!

I am the grandson of William E. Toole member of 774th Headquarter Company Battalion Motor Maintenance

In honor of Floyd J. Hendrickson, 631st Tank Destroyer Battalion. PFC Hendrickson passed on 3/4/2011. I was interested in the items listed on his discharge papers. Your web site is great.

My father, Walter H. Abbott served with the 805th TD, C Bn., Co. A. Shortly after returning from the War, he lost his belonings in a fire so we have no momentos. And like so many, he wouldn't talk about his experiences. I'd love to hear from anyone that served in the 805th with my dad, SSgt. Walter H. Abbott, 1918-1982.

I just wanted to thank you again for this web site. My dad really enjoyed reading his honree page in the last weeks of his life. He passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011.

Thanks so much, Eileen Worthley

My Dad, Lewis Armstrong, served in Company A of the 692nd Tank Destroyer Battalion.

Like many vets of his generation, he really didn't start to discuss the war until his later years. But through those later years, we have learned some of his activities.

He described to us the various stateside training sites he attended in Texas, then Kentucky. He told us about the journey across the Atlantic leading to his unit's arrival in Cherbourg in September 1944. From there, his life was geared to the battles so adequately detailed in this web site.

At one point during the Battle of the Bulge, my Dad and his brother (in the infantry) were less than a mile apart, but they wouldn't learn of this information until much later. He and his brother wrote to each other during the war, reminding each other to "not forget to duck" as they closed their letters.

Dad earned a Bronz Star.

He told us of his unit's arrival not only at Cologne, but later in Munich and Dachau concentration camp. He said that no one should have to witness the horror of Dachau as he did. He laments that there are those folks in our society who are Holocaust deniers when he was a witness to this tragedy.

He has some pictures from the war, some of the most memorable ones being the lines of thousands of German soldiers surrendering and the railway cars at Dachau.

My Dad and three of his siblings served in WW II. We are thankful that all returned stateside after the war with no physical injuries. As of this writing, all four are still alive, ages ranging from 87 to 98.

Greetings!

My name is Greg McQuade and I'm the grandson of the late-William McQuade. He was Captain of "A" Co. in the 692nd TD BN. I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I've met several of the veterans who served in the 692nd.

I host the 40th Reunion of the 692nd here in Richmond, VA in June.

If you would like to attend or want information about the 692nd TD BN drop me a line at belladog2@mac.com.

(Great website, Rob!)

Cheers,
Greg

My father, James J. Coniglio, served in the 802nd. He passed away two years ago at 88 from Parkinson's. He rarely spoke of his experiences during the war.

Amongst his things were a set of photos taken, I believe, at the end of the war of an event that occurred in a small village. I've included these photos in a tribute to his life that I just posted on YouTube. If anyone has any information regarding the events portrayed in these photos please feel free to contact me.

Thank you for this website,

John Coniglio

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uaNgsMhqfY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBkj5FUFjcs

I was on the computer--having just read an account of Pilsen, Czek. Republic--the celebration they have, each year, in praise of Gen. Patton's forces for their freedom. Wondered if the 774 was a part of the men who went in with the general? I am the widow of Joe Rood--he died ten years ago.

My grandfather, Lt. Col. Conrad B. Sturges, assumed command of the 774th for a period of 3 years, having assumed command on 8 July, 1942 at Fort Jackson. SC. I have the great honour of being loaned, from my mother, Lula Sturges Cheatham, "The Book", The 774th Tank Destroyers, A Unit History. This wonderful book is in a very fragile state and I have started at the beginning and know it will take me some time to travel the path from the beginning. Having always been a student of WWII, and more specifically the EU Theatre, I started TIVO'ing the series on the Military Channel, Great Tank Battles. When I began watching the first one I immediately turned it off, called my mother and asked to borrow "The Book", of which I know of only 2 in existence, this one and my Uncle Conrad Boyd (Buzzy) Sturges. It would be my great honour to know if anyone else is in possesion of this book.
I also have a patch of the 774th logo. Funny, when the movie, "Honey I Shrunk The Kids" was released one of the kid characters had the same patch sewn onto his jacket and I immedately caught the connection and found out that Walt Disney designed this logo for the Unit.
It would be a great priviledge to hear from any one that has stories to share as Col. Sturges died when I was only 7 years old so I never had a chance to learn directly from him what he would have shared.

Sincerely,
Holt Cheatham-Price
Statesville, North Carolina

I was a member of the 692nd TD Bn, "C Co"3rd Pl, 2nd reg. Ray Zander, along with Sgt. Self, Corp. Nichols, T.A.Smith,Oneil Cambre, and myself made up our tank crew. I have many memories of my time spent in the Army; good,bad-happy,sad. I Thank God everday for my safe return.
Ralph S Gillotti (87)

My Dad served with the 774th Med San in the central pacific, WW11.
Can anyone let me know what division the 774th served in Central Pacific.
Also was Air Support/Paratroopers connected with the 774th in CP or Europe.
Thanks
Linda

My father is Thomas Sherman. He was a Sgt, Tank Commander in Co C, 701 TD BN. Served in North Africa and Italy. Bronze Star recipient. He is alive and well but wheel chair bound.

Albert J. McCurdy (commanding officer) was my grandfather on my Mothers side.

My Father, Charles D. Burrier, Sr. was in the 692nd TDBn. He was in Headquarters Company, I tried to enter him in your Honor Registry on the homepage but the Outlook Express button would not work for me. I am grateful for this site as it might help me to research more about Dad, he died of cancer on May 3, 1988, he didn't talk much about the war and I might be able to find out about his experience. Thank You.

I did not get to meet Ralph and wife Katherine until December, 1988. They raised 5 wonderful children which any parents could be very blessed with and very proud of. They made me feel like I had been part of the family all my life. I also know that Ralph did his part in keeping and maintaining our freedom and life as we know it. Thanking all of our military in their wonderful jobs they do. We miss Ralph and Katherine very much.

I am Ralph's Oldest Son, Ft Lupton, Co.

I sure do miss Dad and Mom both

My father Robert L. Gibson was a member of the 636th, I think in Company C, he passed away in May 2002. Dad did not speak alot about his time in war until I joined when he was 65, and then it was just bits and peices. Always told me never to volunteer and not to trust the officers.

My father, Wilfred C. Ford, served with HQ Co, 899th TD Bn, 1944-1945.

My father served with the 807th Tank Destroyer Battalion as the drove to Metz, Germany. His name was Ralph C. Miller. He passed away on May 9, 2006.