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Carl DePanicis, Jr. Monday, 17 February 2014 16:59

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I enjoyed seeing the photo of my father. It was one I hadn't seen before.

Julian Thursday, 13 February 2014 11:29

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Hi,
great web Site I compete on WOT and am always looking for new and helpful information. My Dad was a Truck Driver in WW2 I belive with Patton.
Thanks for the great Site.JR.

steve bevil Tuesday, 11 February 2014 12:39

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I'm looking for info about my dad. he was in a tank destroyer outfit in the phillipines in ww2. his listed campaigns were new guinea,southern phillippines and luzon. he left the states 25 august 1944 on a dutch troop carrier and arrived in 12 september 1944. he had trained at fort hood. he was in a company A,hq btn. and a company I 3rd bat, hq at one time or another. at ft. hood he was in company C, 131 st 2 d rtc in july of 1943. his name was lester bevil.

Jolene Jack Saturday, 08 February 2014 16:14

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Great job. This was really cool.

Rebecca Warner (Jack) Saturday, 08 February 2014 08:10

Unlike my mom (mary) I was able to get my grandpa to talk very little about WWII. But when looking at his medals I was able to get him to open up and tell me what they were for. He told.me how they stormed Normandy and how the Army tried to give him a purple heart when he saved two people from a tank and he told them "Hell no, there are other soliders the deserve better than me". It is nice to learn more of where he was actually stationed over in Europe, also knowing his side of the story makes it that much more complete!

mary kilgore (Jack) Saturday, 08 February 2014 00:30

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Thank you for this web site to give the ones that served a chance to reconized. My dad Cpl. Clifford Jack was an *** man. He never talked about the war or what he seen. After he passed away that is when I found out about a diary he wrote about his time in the war. It opened up my eyes and after reading it I wanted to know more but he was no longer here. So thank you for answering some of the questions not only me but other people may want to know about there loved one's who have served our country. So thank you to my husband Mel Kilgore for finding out about this web site and getting his name out there. For also digging up and searching all the information.

Kent Norman Friday, 07 February 2014 22:18

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My dad George R. Norman was a jeep driver for recon with the 814th.

Darcy Orbin Cannon Wednesday, 05 February 2014 23:44

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my father, Orbin N Cannon served with the 804th from 1942 to 1946.

Joseph Cwikla Wednesday, 05 February 2014 02:27

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My great uncle John Cwikla was part of the 635th TD Battalion. I read the reports of the Day he was injured and would eventually die 2 days later on 14 December, 1944. I would love to talk to anyone that might have known him as I never did. Maybe someone has a picture as I have never seen one. I'm a proud veteran and I just want to know the man who died for his country.

Kevin Leddy Tuesday, 04 February 2014 14:33

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My Dad was Clarence T. Leddy, who served in the 819th Recog. Unit in WWII in Palau. He would never discuss with me his time in the war prior to his passing in 1982 at age 60, so it has been very interesting to discover the history of the unit via this web site. I spoke by telephone just yesterday with Richard A. Scalise, who served in the unit with my Dad. I would welcome any contact from anyone who would have know/remembers my Dad. I can never fully express the gratitude and appreciation to all who served with him...

jim lewis Monday, 03 February 2014 22:12

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My stepdad was Wayne Moore - he spoke very little about his experience in Bastogne with the 705 td. I've always wondered what grief he must have experienced during that ordeal. My hat is off to all those brave men who faced the germans there.
If anyone happens to have known him, I would be very grateful for any information you could share with me. Many thanks.

Benton Owsley Sunday, 02 February 2014 16:44

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My father S. Sgt. George Owsley was with the 603rd TD Battalion and was looking up some history. Thank you so much for making this site available. Out of his estate we have pictures of the battalion and will be contacting you to see if you would like copies.

W.W. Turnbow Sunday, 02 February 2014 15:18

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When working as a project officer for Combat Developments Command, I was told that the M60A1E2 was "a damned tank destroyer." I then consulted WWII manuals and learned enough about TD deployment to write tactics for the "damned thing." I have been intrigued by the TD concept ever since.

Jammie Davis Saturday, 01 February 2014 20:23

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My grandfather Graden James Cook was in the 631st. I am grateful to him and everyone else who has served. I am lucky to have a 13 year old son who is very active in studying WW2 and the history afterwards. We have a few pictures but not much. If anyone has more we would be interested in seeing them.I believe his rank was S/Sargent. Thank you. :) :)

Melvin R. Kilgore Thursday, 30 January 2014 18:07

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I am somewhat a history buff (WWII) and seeing as to how my father-in-law, Cpl. Clifford Jack (RIP) served this great country of ours in the 603rd, I am interested in learning more about what he did, where all he went. Mr. Jack passed away a few years before I met and married his wonderful daughter, so I never got the chance to meet him. I have been reading his diary, preserved all his medals, commendations, citations etc. to present them to his grandson (my stepson) when he turns 21.

mark debrecht Wednesday, 29 January 2014 21:07

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great website,
my father was in the 801st,he is now 96 years old and still has vivid memories of time spent in Europe.

mark debrecht Wednesday, 29 January 2014 21:06

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great website,
my father was in the 801st,he is now 96 years old and still has vivid memories of time spent in Europe.

Laura DeStephano Ishler Wednesday, 29 January 2014 20:02

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My Dad Samuel DeStephano was in 804th and some of his photos are on this site.
I have just updated my email.
Thank you again for this wonderful site!

Tom Nichols Tuesday, 28 January 2014 14:27

My dad was int he 8th in WWII from 42 to 45.My friend has a small WWII museum and I donated some memorabilia to it.We had a pin we didn't know what it was but have since discovered it was an 8th pin.

Jack Taliaferro Tuesday, 28 January 2014 12:32

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Thanks

Thomas F. Blackmon Sr. Monday, 27 January 2014 12:11

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It was an honor to have been very close to Bill Brock, a good man, great father-in-law, and a patriot to the end.

Wayne Jones Saturday, 25 January 2014 12:01

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Really good website. My father, Wayne Jones, was in the 644th. I intend to purchase the book. If anyone can recall my father, I'd sure like to hear from you. Thank you.

Charles Lavery Thursday, 23 January 2014 17:43

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I would be glad to hear from anyone that knew my dad Charlie Lavery who was in 771st td btn. One friend he had was Al Kinder in his platoon. This is a great way to preserve the great deeds these men did. Chuck Lavery

Anne Audette Thursday, 23 January 2014 17:32

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Awesome website. Thank you so much for collecting all the histories and making them public for us internet users.

Stacy Mason Wednesday, 22 January 2014 14:15

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Looking for information on Pvt. John P> Mileff 820th TD Battalion Company C. There are no pictures listed for that Battalion. Does anyone know where I can locate some?

Darrell Curtis Wednesday, 22 January 2014 12:01

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My father, Randall M. Curtis, was a Private in Company B of the 814th Tank Destroyer Battalion. This site is helping me to find out something about his unit, as Dad never talked about his Army days. I have a couple of pictures taken at Ft. Polk, LA but that's it. Thanks.

James McDonald Wednesday, 22 January 2014 09:05

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I am the son of Col Robert C McDonald Jr., Cdr. of the 808th TD BN, I have some info about the 808th, but I need to organize it before I can share. I like your site and what you are doing for the TD Bn's showing their history and service.

William VanVeKoven Saturday, 18 January 2014 19:59

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Thank you for posting information on my Father, Arthur VanVeKoven. 640th tank destroyers.

jodie sinclair Saturday, 18 January 2014 17:53

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I forgot to put information in my last post any information on harry.c.sinclair dso,dsc,vc. Could you contact me please thankyou

jodie sinclair Saturday, 18 January 2014 17:24

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This website is great thankyou for it however I couldn't find any information on my grandfather harry sinclair if anyone has any information can you contact me please thankyou.

karin slavin reath Sunday, 12 January 2014 20:27

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I am the neice of 2nd Lt. Weldon Griffin. I am brand new to this website but have already seen two pictures of my uncle, one taken in 1985 and the other August 1945.
I have pictures taken of my uncle during WWII with his dog Wolf. I will be happy to search for them and have prints made to send to the site.

Robin Reath Sunday, 12 January 2014 17:39

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I am grandneice of Weldon D. Griffin of the 774th Tank Destroyer Bt. I am just beginning to do some research. I am learning alot from your site.

MSG Brian K. Williamson Saturday, 11 January 2014 14:08

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Hello,
I have enjoyed visiting this site. I’m the Chief Instruction at the 138th Regiment (Combat Arms) at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The 138th has direct linage to the 638th Tank Destroyer Battalion formed early in WW II. We wear the “Seek and Destroy” Distinctive Insignia. I’m researching the 638th TD for a historical exhibit in a wing of our building. Being located in Indiana and an Indiana National Guard unit, we would like to find information on any Indiana soldiers who served in the 638th during WW II. Our intent is to honor our linage with information, photo’s and museum style exhibit cases of replica/reproduction artifacts. If anyone can help us with Indiana soldier information and or photographs, please contact me.
MSG Brian K. Williamson
Chief Instructor, 138th RTI, Camp Atterbury, IN

John Shimek Thursday, 09 January 2014 15:27

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What a great site. I am an avid armor model builder currently working on an M 18 Hellcat and your site helped a lot. Thanks, John.

Patricia Nave Friday, 03 January 2014 12:17

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I didn't mention in my earlier posting that my father, Rusell Newell of Co B 607th died in 1984.

Also, I found a good website for the Field Artillery Officers' Candidate School at Fort Sill for those who are interested. They are having a reunion April 30- May 3,2014. http://faocsalumni.org

I also want to honor two TD men who were killed in action and are buried in the National Cemetery in Memphis, TN: 1 Lt Richard A. Reynolds of Co B, 607th and 1 Lt Richard J. Merrill, of Co C 610th

James M. Tuck Friday, 03 January 2014 10:22

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This site is great! I am researching Alan Dean Tuck's (my father) history. He was in C Company 813th TD, wounded near Berg Germany in December 1944. In 1976 I was able to visit the area with him.

Brandon Riggs Friday, 03 January 2014 01:37

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Hi glad to have found your website. My uncle Raymond (R.C.) Riggs was in 602 company c. Thanks for keeping these memories.

Michael Dodson Wednesday, 01 January 2014 22:36

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This website is great. My grandfather served in the 703rd TD BTN in the 3rd armored division from the beginning until the end of WWII. He started out with the M10 TD and graduated to the M36 towards the end of the war. This is the only site I've seen dedicated to the men who fought in tank destroyers. It was really great reading their histories. Please contact me as my grandmother and I would love to share his story and pictures from WWII. His name was SGT Frank Walker.

Edward Scott Tuesday, 31 December 2013 18:26

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I entered an incorrect email address when I signed the guest book earlier.

tim borree Monday, 30 December 2013 19:54

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my dad was with the 632nd C co. 2nd platoon

Edward Scott Sunday, 29 December 2013 18:17

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I was searching for information on my father, Herbert C. Scott, who served with the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion. It would be great to hear from anyone who could share some information about my father's service.

Brian M. Groseclose Sunday, 15 December 2013 16:25

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I wish to thank the administrators of this sight for the preservation of this history and the honor it gives to a generation passing quickly from our sight, if not memory. My father Blondell Eugene Groseclose served in recon units for both the 607th and 811th. Though he passed in 98, this would have been his 100th birthday. I miss him dearly. Thank you and all of you who visit this "virtual" memorial, and especially the surviving men and women lives were changed by the struggle for freedom in that great and terrible war. May God bless us all in this holiday season and throughout the New Year.

Cathy Livingston Sunday, 15 December 2013 15:50

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I have a framed map/chart (approx. 16"x24") that says "Victory Greetings" with the complete schedule of the "First Tank Destroyer Group". I will be happy to send it to anyone who will appreciate it. It has no sentimental attachment for me, as I purchased it at a yard sale or thrift shop because I love maps.

John Wetmore Tuesday, 10 December 2013 20:09

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My Father passed away in April at 93...He served on the Batallion Staff for the 806th and in the Pacific Theatre...It is *** all the letters he and Mom wrote were all saved.Not to mention all the items he save from his years in the army.He was very proud of the 806th!Thanks to all that served in WWII!

john terlizz Tuesday, 10 December 2013 17:46

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My father cosmo terlizzi was in the 806 tank destroyers passed away sept 30, 2013 ar 96

Joe Murray Monday, 09 December 2013 14:04

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893RD Tank Destroyer Battalion

My Grand Uncle served in the 893RD when it hit the beach on June 6th. He made it all the way until 13 August and First Lieutenant Clyde Walker found a permanent place in Brittany American Cemetery, St. James, France. I am seeking information on the Purple Heart and Silver Star he was awarded that month. Anyone who can help with the General Order Number or information can contact me at winddrakes@yahoo.com

Georgia Smith Slade Saturday, 07 December 2013 13:13

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Thank you for this valuable site. I have been trying to find information on my father who was in Company C 301st Infantry according to his Honorable Discharge. He wore the patch "Seek Strike Destroy" on his uniform but I can't find information on them. Can someone help?

Dan Woolary Saturday, 07 December 2013 00:06

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I never thought I would find type of information you have on this website. I found my Father-in-law listed several times in notes for the 640th Tank Destroyer BN. He was in a Reconnaissance Platoon. He was also listed in a notebook in the personnel section. His name was Lt. L.K. Corder. He is listed on 22 Jan 1945 with a Sgt Ellison, 26 Jan 1945 (Lt. Corder directed artillery fire from a Cub observation plane), 2 Feb 1945 (Lt. Corder injured hand and arm during fire fight) I have his Purple Heart he received for this wound. 3 Feb 1945 the Cabanatuan Prison Camp was captured. 4 Feb 1945 (Lt. Corder evacuated) These dates and places correspond with the military records I have for Lewis Kevan Corder.

Michael L. Hoenig Saturday, 30 November 2013 16:33

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I recently located my Dad's "Enlisted Record and Report of Separation -- Honorable Discharge" WD AGO Form 53 - 55

In Box 32 Battles and Campaigns, it lists RYUKUS GO 33 WD 45 AS AMENDED.

It's obvious that the Ryukus indicates the Okinawa Campaign (Operation Iceberg) but I can't verify Dad's actual participation; the dates are a good sign, though.

He was assigned to 774th Med San Co as a Switchboard Oper(ator) 650

He departed for WPTO (Western Pacific Theatre of Operations) on 30 Mar 42, arriving on 8 Apr 42; he departed on 26 Oct 45, arriving stateside on 25 Oct 45 :? (clearly due to crossing the International Date Line, not faster-than-light travel! :p )

I'm wondering if there's someone here who can help me find information on the 774th Medical Sanitation Company...

Shannon Wednesday, 27 November 2013 23:20

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I am so happy to find the information you have supplied on this website. My grandfather was a member of Company C of the 701st Tank Battalion. I cannot ask him about his experience but would love to piece together some of the history of his army life.