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Aaron Holb Tuesday, 02 August 2016 16:02

My Father, George Holb, served in the 3rd PLT C co 602 T.D.B.N. from Sept 1944 thru Oct 1945. I just found this website and thank you to everyone that served and made this website. It really helps me understand just a little more about my Father and where he was and what he did. Words cannot my express my gratitude. I have group picture of 17 soldiers from the 602 T.D. in Mainburg Germany.

Aaron Holb Tuesday, 02 August 2016 15:38

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My father, George Holb, was in the 3er PLT C Co 602 T.D.B.N. from Sept 1944 thru Oct 1945.
Finding this website is truly inspiring and helps me understand more about my Father. I have many pictures and I believe I found a picture of a soldier already on the website--submitted by Anthony Richard Jr. I have a picture of 17 members of the 602 T.D. in Mainburg--T.D. visible on left shoulder. Please feel free to contact me.

Ben Papa, Jr. Wednesday, 06 July 2016 21:31

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My Grandfather served in the 633rd Tank Destroyer Battalion. It was great to find this site and see his picture as a young man. I am proud of his service and wish I had spoken to him more about it when I was a young man myself. God bless all who served and sacrificed.
Ben

John Patrick Mickanis Tuesday, 05 July 2016 11:02

My dad,Joseph Paul Mickanis served with 805th TD Bn. Company B . He never said a word about WWII. He passed in1976. I did attend a reunion in the 90's and met a few of the men he served with. My dad had some Tunisian money (paper) that he wrote a note to his gal (my mom) with about 10 signatures of his buds on it. In preparation of attending I made several copies of the money and I gave them to several of the men who signed it. That was awesome.God bless them all.

Virginia Savella Harper Monday, 04 July 2016 14:03

My father was Felix Sandi Savella - 640th Tank Destroyer Battalion -THANK YOU for creating this website. I too hope that a reunion would be set-up for family members/descendants of this Battalion.. If anyone has any stories about my father I would Love to hear them. Happy 4th of July 2016

Rodney Hass Thursday, 09 June 2016 13:45

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My father was LCol Claude Hass. I have a diary which belonged to one member of the unit. I need a fairly detailed list of where the unit was in operation, hoping to follow those steps in summer, 2017. I would really appreciate your help.

Christy Putnam Tuesday, 07 June 2016 15:02

My father, C. C. Putnam, was in the 802. I'd be interested in any reunions of surviving family members from that group.

Marcel Raoul Sunday, 05 June 2016 23:42

My father , Julien Raoul , was with the 771 TDB
Became a motorcycle messenger , after it was learned that he was a 6 Day Bicycle Racer in the 1930's .
Thanks for this site that remembers those that fought for freedom .

judith russo Thursday, 02 June 2016 19:57

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I have a very rare and original copy of the booklet, "The 893d Tank Destroyer Battalion, Lt. Col. Henry C. Kerlin, Commanding" if anyone has interest in buying. It's in good condition. Thank you - judith

Hadassah Barbee Monday, 30 May 2016 09:52

My father served in the 803rd. I have a few pictures I would love to share

Hadassah Barbee Monday, 30 May 2016 09:42

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My father served in 803rd. I would love to come to a reunion as a tribute to him. I have a few pictures I think some would like. Please let me know how I can get those to you.

John Burke Sunday, 29 May 2016 16:03

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My Grandfather James T Burke, Jr of Brooklyn, NY fought with the 9th Tank Destroyer Group and earned two bronze stars during his 1 year and 5 months over seas. Feel free to contact me if you have any information on his service! Peace and God speed to those that never made it home!

Rolland Laver Saturday, 28 May 2016 19:03

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My wife's uncle, Cpl. Andrew Morgan of the 803 TDS, was MIA at Aachen Oct.22, 1944. My basic research on this site helped to lead the family to the true facts of his loss. It also helped me retrieve records and document the places and events he participated in. Thank you for an informative and helpful site. If anyone knew him or can contribute additional information, please feel free to contact me at the above email. Thanks, again- Rolland1

Rolland Laver Saturday, 28 May 2016 19:00

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My wife's uncle, Cpl. Andrew Morgan of the 803 TDS, was MIA at Aachen Oct.22, 1944. My basic research on this site helped to lead the family to the true facts of his loss. It also helped me retrieve records and document the places and events he participated in. Thank you for an informative and helpful site. If anyone knew him or can contribute additional information, please feel free to contact me at the above email. Thanks, again- Rolland1

Lisa Constantine Monday, 09 May 2016 14:32

Hi,
My grandfather Cipriano C. Mongaraz was in the 816th and I don't have much about him in the service. I do have his Tank Destroyer patch, but he never talked about his time in the service. I was wondering if there's anything, any information about him.

Thanks,

Lisa

John G. Dooley Thursday, 28 April 2016 13:54

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I feel compelled to thank the creators of and researchers for this Website from the bottom of my heart. Like most, my father, Lt. John E. Dooley, said nothing of his WWII experiences as I was growing up. By a quirk of fate, I was able to determine recently that he trained with the 101st Cavalry Regiment (NY), but at some point (probably Feb 1944) deployed to serve in Recon Company for the 701st TD Battalion. In fact, six of the Operations Reports listed on the 701st Web Page were signed by him. I never thought I would find out about his experiences, but thankfully, the information on this Website helps immensely.

Nick R Tuesday, 26 April 2016 17:16

Does anyone have a roster for Company B of the 602nd?

Trying to figure out which Co my grandfather served in. I've found rosters for A compay and C company and he's not listed, but I can't find one for B.

Thanks

Janet R Dreher Sunday, 17 April 2016 12:19

My father, John N. Rimlinger, was a Sgt. for Battalion 817, Company A, Tank Destroyer. He didn't talk much about the war. Once we did get him to talk about it, he cried. What seemed to upset him most was that it was reported "no shots were fired" in Halle, Germany, but Dad said his tank was disabled. Dad died in 2012. We have pictures of him, tanks, and sadly the concentration camp/burial grounds. If anyone happens to have more history/stories on the 817, Co. A, I would love to hear them. I am so glad I came upon this site. It is great and I learned a lot.

Richard Silva Thursday, 14 April 2016 10:09

Hello, gentlemen, i would like to first, in earnest, thank you all for your selflessness and for the many sacrifices you have made to ensure this great nation's freedom and for the great lengths you went to to liberate other nations. We can never repay you for your selfless actions; we can only respect and honor your efforts. May God Bless you all. I am writing in an effort to gain a larger body of information than i currently have of my uncle (Joseph Silva -- 609th TDs), whom i loved dearly and respected without equivocation. I would greatly appreciate any forthcoming information. Thank you so much.

Richard Silva
Massachusetts

Thomas W Anderson Tuesday, 29 March 2016 14:51

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My father, Capt. Thomas B. Anderson, was with the 634th
Tank Destroyer Bttn. Correspondence is welcome.

Chris Fisher Saturday, 26 March 2016 16:50

I have been looking for information into Nuncio "Speed" Giasone, a mechanic on an M-18 of 805th Company B. information would be valuable. Thanks!

jane fantley Friday, 25 March 2016 20:39

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looking for info on my father
jack terrel Williams and his asn
is 39 676 984,. my father was
with the 803rd tank testroyer
battalion if anyone finds please
send it to me by my e-mail

Richard Arant Friday, 25 March 2016 19:00

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Son of Henry Lee Arant, Company A, 701st TD Battalion, who died on 16 August 1991.

Dave Zimmer Tuesday, 22 March 2016 20:38

MY GRAND FATHER WAS PFC EARL ZIMMER 692nd TD Recon I was wondering if any body would have any pictures,or stories about him,he passed away in 1977,and I wish I knew more about him.

Site Manager
The 692nd will be having their annual reunion this year on June 19, 20 and 21st at the Hampton Inn, in Hagerstown, Maryland. I suggest you attend the reunion and take time to speak with these great men that served with your grandfather. I assure you you will not regret taking the time. One of them may know your grandfather and be able to share something with you about him. Call 301-739-6100 to book a room. Use the code "692" to receive the special $89 room rate.

Kenneth A. Giorno Tuesday, 22 March 2016 13:32

My Dad was T5 Joseph A. Giorno Co. B 658th TD/Amphtrac Bn.

James V. Pimental, Jr. Sunday, 20 March 2016 15:17

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My dad served with 825 th.

lance masi Friday, 11 March 2016 17:34

My dad Edward G. Masi was in the 893rd td batt. He was a proud vet all his life.He talked later in life about his time at war. We still have all his stuff and some pics. he was a pow also and liberated by the Russians. I will add stuff to this site soon.

Vivian Cepuran Siismets Thursday, 25 February 2016 08:48

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My father Peter Cepuran was with the 658th Amphibious Tractor Battalion. He too kept in contact with a few of his buddies through Christmas cards and an occasional note. He even attended a few small group reunions when they were close enough to go. I have a few group shots and one with wives in attendance. My dad never said much about his service. Now I feel the pull to learn as much as I can about his experience! Thank you for this site!

Jeff Taylor Tuesday, 23 February 2016 11:48

My father served in the 817th TD 3rd recon. He didn't talk much about it, but said there were a bunch of great guys.

Site Manager
Jeff, we would love to include your dad in our Honoree area. I just sent you a note. Please get back to me or email me at info@tankdestroyer.net -Rob

Harvey Tate Monday, 15 February 2016 11:20

Reading in your list of honered Heros I saw your listing of Wayne Tennant who was my father in laws Company commander with the 705 TD battalion Company C. I talked to Mr Tennant several years ago on the phone and he told me he remembered my father in law. He told me that he [Mr Tennant] was wounded during the Battle for Bastogne . He helped my wife to understand more of what went on during that battle that her father was in.

Danny Petroski Friday, 12 February 2016 16:18

Wonderful information. I visit here often and find the information very helpful. Thank you so much for having such a great site. Another site I visit often is U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs. It’s a great site to learn about benefits for veterans, spouses, and dependents. I’ve learned so much from U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs that I started teaching classes around town to veterans groups, teaching them how to gather the right information for benefits, how to get an increase in benefits, who they need to talk to in the VA, and I make sure they visit U.S. Veteran Compensation Programs (http://www.veteranprograms.com) to get free stuff.

Danny Petroski
Navy Veteran

Anita Adkins-Smith Friday, 05 February 2016 03:03

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My Father was James H. Adkins. He served with the 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion Company A. I've tried repeatedly to obtain information on his service records but continue to hit a stone wall. Anyone remembering my Dad, Please contact me at my e-mail.

Troy Reid Thursday, 04 February 2016 13:15

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Hi, my name is Troy Reid. I thank all the heroes of the Black Panthers tank Destroyers. My uncle Sargent James B Robinson served in the North Africa, Italy, And Europe theater. I think he was in the 601. Is there anyone who can help me find out. All his brothers and sisters are passed. My brother has his patch all other info is lost but a letter. he wrote his mother and said. Have seen fighting in France, Belgium, Luxemburg, and Germany. All they send at us are old men and young boy`s. hope to be home soon. All you BRAVE SOLDGERS are TRUE HEROES.. Hope some one can help. I`m also a Navy vet. Thank you.

Steve Latza Tuesday, 26 January 2016 15:24

Thanks for your nice site remembering those who served with the Tank Destroyers. My dad Stephen M. Latza served with the 806 TD at Camp Shelby and served at Camp Hood. He entered the service at the late age of 33 years old went to the Philippines He passed away in 2002 at the age of 93. He was proud of his WWII service.

ADCS(AW) William M. Cover, USNR-Ret Sunday, 24 January 2016 12:43

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Thanks for the history of the 807th TDs. My father, SSgt. Donald R. Cover, Was in the Battalion from its inception until it was disbanded. He was a proud member of Company A serving toward the end of the war as a platoon leader. He was best friends with Don Gaffey, Aurie Ault, and Midge Valente. May they all have Faie Winds and Following Seas, and may they rest forever on Fiddlers Green.

Alexandre Correa Tuesday, 19 January 2016 09:19

Dear friends,
I'm a Brazilian Army Veteran and studying the 1st Brazilian Infantry Division Italian Campaign documents I came to learn about the 894th fighting alongside our men during the war. Congratulations on a tremendous resource and well put website. All the best my friends. BRASIL

Raymond Lee Sunday, 17 January 2016 10:57

First of all, thank you for this website it is a very honorable salute to the 607 T.D
My father was Stanley C. Lee a SSgt. in the 607th Co. C. Very interesting on the campaigns they engaged in. Like many of the men that served in WWII he never talked about what he saw or what he did. This site gives me an insight of what those soldiers went through.
Thanks again for the website.
Raymond Lee

Fred M Pohl Saturday, 09 January 2016 06:00

My Father was Fred J Pohl he was in Co "A" 672nd AMTRAC Bn he was in the Los Banos Raid in the Phillipines back on 23 February 1945 These guys did a very awesome job rescuirng Internees at Los Banos I saw the program on the History Channel "Rescue At Dawn The Raid On Los Bano's

Ann Hood Caprinolo Tuesday, 29 December 2015 03:34

Thank you for this information, I googled my Father's name and found more information than I had remembered about him.He past away when I was only 5..
Thanks
Ann

louis Tuesday, 22 December 2015 12:38

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toutes mes félicitations,votre site c'est enrichi énormément depuis votre début,un plaisir a lire,trés enrichissant en documents,une question pourquoi mes 3 soldats (hellums,owens,harris) du 773TD sont restés oubliés de tous pendant 66 ans avant que je les retrouve???

Site Manager
Translation: Congratulations, your site is greatly enriched from your start, a pleasure to read, very rewarding documents, a question why my 3 soldiers (Hellums, owens, harris) of 773TD remained forgotten by all for 66 years before I find them ???

Louis, thank you for your kind comments about the site. We have put many, many hours and resources into the research and collecting of these materials. It is our hope that people will enjoy and remember these great men. To your other point, I'm not sure what you mean by forgotten? The men you mention were MIA and presumed dead. Their remains had not been found until recently. I'm sure that the these men were not forgotten by their families or the men they had served with. The eventual discovery of their remains, provides that final closure to the story. -Rob

Deanna Vasquez Sunday, 20 December 2015 23:40

Ms. Joan Wren can you please contact me. My grandfather was also in Company B 602 Tank Destroyer Battalion and also went to all the reunions.

John R. Donaldson Friday, 18 December 2015 23:36

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My dad was in the 804th tank destroyers, his name was John Donaldson, from Mulhall, Oklahoma. He attended the reunions as long as his health permitted, and passed November 13, 2005. He didn't talk much about the war, other than some funny stories, unless he was with other comrades in arms, and I would sometimes be in the audience, just sitting in a corner and listening. Then, I learned of the horrors of war. I salute all the brave men who fought that war so we can enjoy the freedoms we have today, even though those freedoms are being stripped silently away a little at a time. Oh, how we need men like them today!

Harvey Tate Monday, 14 December 2015 22:17

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My wives dad was Melvin Clendennen who was a Sgt in the c company third platoon of the 705th TD , He served with them at Bastogne in 1944. This is such a great site ,Thank you

David G. Rackley Sunday, 29 November 2015 13:19

Researching my dad's military history..his name was Homer Glen Rackley. He was a Ssgt. in the 636td recon devision.

Patty Hensley Thursday, 12 November 2015 19:07

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Hi I am currently trying to research my dad's military days. His name was Albert Oldaker ,he was in Co B 635th TD . He never talked much about his service so other than his discharge record and 1 picture of him in uniform, I have nothing to go on.

Jay boyle Wednesday, 11 November 2015 17:27

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My dad ,James J Boyle
Was with the 802 in France
He won a silver star and my respect for him as a man grows every day , even with him gone 10 years
If anyone knows him or has family I would love to hear from anyone
By far the Greatest generation ,not even close

Dean "Ross" Crawford Wednesday, 11 November 2015 14:40

My Dad was with 692th B co. Don Crawford probably no one left that would remember him but if their is it would be great to here a story about him I have heard several from him . Dad pasted away 2013 just 3 weeks short of 96 . I plan tour Germany and 692 th route spring of 2017 does any one have any info or source for such tours . I have maps of 692 th campaign but they are fairly general . Thank you all Veterans , Happy Veterans Day

John S.Beath Tuesday, 10 November 2015 12:27

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I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for this wonderful website!I filled out the online form to honor my father,1st Lieutenant Stirling L.Beath of the 644th TD Battalion.This is the best "TD" website on the entire internet!

Patrick Waring Saturday, 07 November 2015 05:43

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My Dad was in the 629th TD BN. Assigned to CO. B on January 7, 1945. at Chene-al-Pierre, Belgium. He's still alive and currently 92 years old. He was known as "little Mike" (5' 1''...hence, in a Tank). His Name: Michael Woloszynowicz...Later changed to Michael Waring.

Michael & David Padula Thursday, 22 October 2015 00:13

-- We are the sons of Dominec Padula (Feb 1919 to May 2008) who was with the 629th TD Bn. His service, along with so many others, defines the heart of "The Greatest Generation" who fought to free the oppressed and safeguard the homeland. In a couple of days (10/23/2015), the bridge over the main line of Norfolk Southern Railroad in Dad's hometown of Bellwood, PA will be officially dedicated to him by the State of Pennsylvania.