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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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.

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

My dad served with 825 th.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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???

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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

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

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!

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.

-- 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.

Thank you for the opportunity to honor my dad, Cpl Robert Lawrence Downs, Co. A, 605 TD with an entry for him. This is a very interesting site.

My uncle, Sgt. Warren D. Burgess was with the 703rd Tank Destroyer battalion, KIA 2 August 1944 in a Tank Battle with German Panthers. A photo of one of four Panthers destroyed is on the internet. Has the body of a KIA American hero laying in front. Additional details and a photo of Uncle Warren Burgesd is available at Findagrave.com. Warren Burgess, Antioch Cemetery, Panola County, Texas. Amazingly his ID braclet was founf at the battle site by a local French citizen and teturned to out family last week. 71 years after his death. Details included at the Findagrave.com info for Uncle Warren Burgess.

Monroe G. Harmes, my grandfather proudly served in the 817th Tank Battalion. I see him listed in the headquarters roster list on the first page. But not in the photo on file roster? I also have information relating to 1st Army 8th Division, and 3rd Army 104th Division.
I am trying to research as much as I can and am in need of assistance. Could someone please help me out? I am not sure exactly what the info I have means. My father says that Monroe was wounded in battle at least one occasion.
Thank you,
Austin Harmes

Hello, was happy to find your site. My dad, Lawrence J. Strehle Sr. was with the 804th TD Battalion and was in Europe 25 August, 1944 through 20 July, 1945. Dad was injured during the Bulge when they were hit and he saw his best friend on fire. He spent 2 weeks in a field hospital in Belgium with a concussion and some small shrapnel wounds in his arm.

Dad went back into battle and also help liberate Buchenwald and another camp. We found photos 2 years ago on his dining room table that he found while liberating Buchenwald,there are 6 photos of naked bodies stacked in ditches.
Dad spent 5 months at Brooke Convalescent Hospital in Texas for "nervousness".

He is 91 now and in May moved into a room with my 92 year old mom, she has been there for 4 years.

They met when my dad was stationed at Camp Breckinridge in Morganfield, Kentucky in 1943. My mom was from there and they have lived in Morganfield since 1952. My father started a museum in our town and it is in an Officers Club located at Camp Breckinridge. We had German POW's there and 2 of them painted murals throughout the building while they were there during the war.
I will share this site with my dad, he will love it!

Thank you,
Joan Strehle williams

Greetings,

My great uncle John Keleman, was in the 601st from the beginning of the war through Italy and further on. I was wondering if anyone knew a place where i could possibly find a 601st unit patch, the "black Y" logo. I am trying to put together a family memorium for him and I feel this patch would be a great centerpiece. He was a great, gentle, man. and it would be an honor to our family to have one of those patches just to know he was part of something as great as the war. Any suggestions would be great ly appreciated, please email me with any information. wgps@iup.edu

I have letters that my dad sent to my mom during WWII. He was in the 894th TDBN, HQ Co. in N. Africa and Italy. I am doing research and would like to find out more information about his unit and hear from anyone who may still be living or their relatives.

My father was in Recon Company 640th Tank Destroyer Battalion in the pacific campaign.

My uncle, Frank Cangelosi served in the 893 Tank Destroyer Unit; he was a cook. He was originally from Astoria, NY; he had a book that he loved to share with us. It was an Army issue "How to cook for 100 Men". He told us great stories of his service in Europe; putting German POWs to work peeling potatoes; getting ice from frozen lakes. He went to many reunions. If anyone recognizes his name, drop me a line.

My father, Peter P. Priola, was in the 771st Tank Destroyer Battalion.

My father, Manuel J. Martinez, was in the 804th Tank Destroyer Outfit. I have a reprint of the Stars and Strips dated December 19, 1944. The title is "804th Tank Destroyer Outfit Proves Versatility in Combat. I know very little about what he actually did during his time in the army. He never spoke about it. I am happy to see that there is a website devoted to the 804th.