My dad, Alvin Cornelison< a motorcycle messenger in wwII and proud of the 804th. He is, at this moment lying in his bed with probably very few days left on this earth. The war has never ended for him. He speaks of it every day. Proud of him and the rest of the 804th. He's proud it was "Tank Destroyer", not tank containment, or tank degrader.

I served the the later day version of the 894th when it was a tank battalion stationed at Fort Knox as part of the school troops contingent. I was a tank platoon leader in Co. C in 1957.

I came across your site researching my uncle's Pete's service in the 636 TD BN. His full name is William P. Rutledge and served in Co. C. He passed away in 2012, I would like to thank you guys and acknowledge your work for putting this site together.

My father Horace Cayen was Sergent Tank Commander in the 645th Tank Destroyer Battalion . He passed away in 2002 . Just wondering if there is anyone visiting the site who may have known him or has photos . He never spoke much about the war . God bless all you Vets . Ron Cayen

My dad, Donald Cooley, from Seneca Falls, NY served with the 661st TD Company B. He passed away in September 1980. I'm wondering if anyone on here knew him. I remember Dad telling some pretty good stories about some things but he also had some pretty bad nightmares about other things.

Please let me know if you have any information about Major Nash O Thompson who served in the 5th Tank Destroyer Group in 1943, 1944, and 1945. Following VE Day, he was transferred to Ft. Sill, OK, for field artillery training and, later, sent to Camp Drew outside of Tokyo near Koizumi, Japan as part of the U.S. Army Occupation Force in 1949. His family - wife-Mary, dau-Marsha, son-Nash accompanied Lt. Col Thompson to Japan. An American tank ran over LtCol Thompson's jeep killing his driver immediately, and pinning my dad in the jeep for 14 hours pending delicate removal of metal penetrating his back and pressing on his spinal column.
In 1950, LtCol Thompson was transferred to Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas where he was an inpatient for almost two years. Later he was in outpatient service for two years also at Brooke Army Medical Center.
If you have any information concerning my dad, please contact me at 703 440 8070.

My Dad, Robert L. Martin was with the 807th. He is in 2 of 2001 reunion pics on this site. I was lucky enough to attend several reunions also. Sadly, he passed away on April 12, 2015. GOYA!!!!

My father, Capt Charles G. Wagner, was HQ CO with 802nd. I am also a veteran so I am very interested in his military history. Among my father's belongings I found the ribbons for Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. I cannot find any evidence to support if these belonged to my father. He passed away in 1986. If anyone remembers my dad and can verify that these ribbons belonged to him, I would greatly appreciate it.

My dad was in the 602nd tank battalion company B in WWII. He went to the reunions for years but now lost all contact with that group. He would love to hear from anyone from that group or relatives. He is still doing well at the age of 92.

My father, Otto Sidenstricker Jr., served in the 775th Tank Battalion from July 1943 to january 1946. My only record is his Separation Qualification Record that states he served in the battle of Luzon and New Guinea. The VFW Post 534 refuses to allow my mother to join the ladies auxiliary because his separation paper does not list his medals. I contacted the records department and they say his records were destroyed in a fire in St. Louis many years ago. Can anyone advise me as to where I might find documents making my mother eligible for joining the VFW Ladies Auxiliary?

My father, Robert King was with the 774th TD battalion. He was also the president of the 774 reunion group for a number of years in the mid eighties. I am pretty sure this group kept him going for the last few years of his life. He passed away on December 1st, 1989. My mom died on July 28, 2004. My husband and were able to attend several of the reunions and learned more about his time during the war in those few days than in all the years before. I still have his unit history and original patch.

My father, William Panciroli, served with the 802 in World War 11. He stared with the National Guard in Hempstead and went to all the reunions. He was very proud to serve and always talked about his buddies, especially Joe Loeffler and Al Hutner. He trained at Ft. Shelby and many others. He was a tank mechanic. He is alive and well at 96. Does anyone have knowledge of this group from Long Island?

My father, Frank J Mackey Jr died February 24, 2015. He was very proud of his service with the 807. And was fondly known as "one shot Mackey".

Great site. I have been able to tie up several loose ends in the research I am doing with all the great info here.

My father James Yeager served with the 817th unit in WWII. I am interested in finding anyone who served with him. His buddies called him "Pop" because he was the oldest enlisted man in the unit.

My step father, George G. Ahart of the 809th passed away March 2, 2015 at the age of 92. He treated my like a son and I would like to know more about this wonderful man. If anyone knows him or trained with him at Ft. Hood or served with him in Europe during WWII, please contact me. Charles Parks

Looking to see if anyone would have any info on NICHOLAS OPITZ, 807 tank destroyer Unit, Recon or 'C' company. From Minnesota

My Grand Father, Robert Breeden passed away Saturday afternoon 28 FEB 2015

Been a little over a year since I last posted. Still hoping to hear something on my uncle SGT John S. Cwikla 635th TD. Found out he was in the same unit as a LT Von Ende. They were getting pounded by artillery in the battle of the bulge all through December. Rick Cheaney was part of this unit as well. If anyone has a photo or a story I would love to hear it or see it. My email is puplic and I appreciate it.

What an amazing collection of TDBN records Rob and his team have created. In 2000 I was entrusted with a comprehensive collection of the records of the 820th. Rob and his team have included them here. This website is a debt of gratitude, repaid by honoring the men who fought and died for the cause of freedom. Thanks, Rob, and on behalf of the memory of the service of the men of the 820th, Forte et Fideli.

My father Geroge Grawe of Quincy, IL, served in the 601st from 1943 to 1945. Not sure of the months, but I know he came up from North Africa through parts of Italy, France and then into Germany. Their Tank was hit in January of 1945. Some of the men who were in the tank with him I have met, such as Mr. Harold Claycomb. I would love to know if any other pictures may exist of my father. Thanks Paul Grawe

To whom it concerns:
Seventy years after the Battle of the Huertgen Forest and the Roer River, the younger people becomes more interest in the history of these battles. We are searching for information from all Tank Destroyer Battalion, which was attached to the 1st, 4th, 8th, 9th, 28th, 78th, 83rd and 104th Infantry Division during the period of September 1944 - March 1945. We are also searching for some memoriable for our WWII museum n the Huertgen Forest at Vossenack. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Joseph G. DiPane

AGE: 93 • Old Bridge, NJ

Joseph G. DiPane died Saturday, February 14, 2015, at the Reformed Church Home in Old Bridge. He was 93.

Born in New Brunswick he had lived in East Brunswick for over 60 years before moving to Old Bridge five years ago. He had worked as a machinist for Triangle Conduit and Cable Company in New Brunswick before his retirement.

Mr. DiPane was a veteran of the United States Army, 671st Tank Destroyer Battalion. He drove an M-18 tank in the Asian Pacific Theater during World War II. He was lifetime member of the St. Sebastian Post #405 of the Catholic War Veterans in New Brunswick.

He was a communicant of St. Mary of Mount Virgin R.C. Church in New Brunswick where he had served as an usher and was a member of the church's Golden Age Club. He was an avid gardener and enjoyed bowling.

He was predeceased by his wife Rose (Fiorello) DiPane in 2010. Surviving are two sisters - Rose Feulner of Old Bridge and Janet Manginelli of East Brunswick; three sisters-in-law - Josephine Farnan of Arkansas, Irene DiPane of New Brunswick and Norma DiPano of Cranbury; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be 9:45 AM Friday from Selover Funeral Home, 555 Georges Road, North Brunswick followed by a 10:30 AM Mass at St. Mary of Mt. Virgin Church in New Brunswick. Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Burial Park in South Brunswick. Friends and relatives may call at the funeral home Thursday from 4 PM to 7 PM. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675 or online at woundedwarriorproject.org.
- See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=joseph-g-dipane&pi d=174172974&fhid=27098#sthash.EYm0KA7p.dpuf

Just got my Grandfathers discharge papers today and found out he had served in Co A.
609th. His name was Goldie Lee Brown I will be adding his pics and info to the people section soon.

I have studied the war all my life. I was on here doing some research for a young lady whose grand dad served in a TD unit. This is a great site. Since I was a kid, I have been in awe of tanks. Thank you all for the service and sacrifice.

My Father PFC Daniel F. Ellison was with Co. B within 893rd TD Bn. I have an original Battalion history brochure (54 pgs) listing complete campaign history, Company awards, individual awards by name, Co rosters, etc. I would like to donate to a worthy entity, but am not sure whom or what would be the best.

Hello, Not sure of the outfit my dad was in but I know he was in the tank destroyers because of the emblem on his Ike jacket. I donated it the the WWII museum in New Orleans. His name was Otto R. Loewenthal. Was in Normandy for D Day.

My father SGT Orba Sumner was assigned with the 894th TD Bn.

This is a great website. I found a few photos of my grandfather who served in the 817th Battalion Company C. I think my father may still have some of his photos from the war.

I need help finding my brother's regiment or company. He was with the 630th TDB and the 28th Inf Divison. His name was Pvt. Clayton Moser from North Carolina.

My father, Robert E. Johnson drove a tank destroyer through to the Bulge in 1944-1945. Thank you for maintaining this site!

Just looking for info on my Father. I have his discharge papers and he is listed a Co A
656 TD BN recon car driver. Just wondering if anyone had any info on recon drivers for the TD's.

My grandfather, Col. Burrowes G. Stevens, Sr., was the CO of 1st TD Group from 1943-1945 during campaigns in Africa, Normandy and Germany. I will gladly share a picture I have of my grandfather meeting my dad, B. G. Stevens, Jr., at St. Lo, Normandy, on 11 July, 1944, the day my dad arrived in France to take command of Co. B, 357th Inf Bn, 90th Inf Div. Both men were graduates of the USMA, West Point, classses of 1918 and June, 1943, respectively.

My Father, Charles W. Anderson, served in the 772nd TD BN. He was 94 years old and passed away on Dec 23, 2014. He didn't talk much about the war, but I know he was proud to serve. I remember going to some of the army reunions and him and my mom going to some reunions for the 772nd TD BN.

My grandfather, Henry "Johnny" Meyer was a tech sargeant in the 807th. He passed away in 1998. I attended two 807th reunions, Colorado Springs and Joplin, in the 90's. Really cherish hearing their stories and seeing the friendships that they established.

I've been doing some research on my great uncle Ignatz Pawlowski who was in the 703rd. Thanks for the information on his unit.

My name is Raymond Francisco - I am the grandson of Saul Anthony Francisco who was in the 645th tank destroyers I'm trying to find out as much info as possible or any photos that may have him in them . He passed about 10 yrs ago but I'm trying to preserve and document as much as possible for future generations of my family thank you

Our great-uncle was Private Gene V. DeRocchis. He was KIA on Sept. 22, 1944 in Holland and is buried in a private cemetery in Veroli, Italy. He was part of the 823rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company A. His younger sister (our grandmother) is still alive. This website has been very useful in finding out information on his unit and for that we are grateful.

My dad is currently 93 years old and served in the HQ 640th and left in 1945. He was wondering who might be left in the team and if they wanted to talk or exchange discussion through email. Please respond to this email and I will get you in contact with my Dad! You can contact directly by my email skern757@gmail.com or Mom's email lealynn632@gmail.com. He would love to chat to any one in that team.

My father-in-law was Carl B Mellinger, Sr. and servied in the 817th Tank Destroyer Battalion under Lt. Col. Wm. Bardes. My husband says his father rarely talked about the time over there...but we are certainly proud of him. Thank you for this excellent website!

My uncle Jack Crowe was in 801st TD Bn. He passed away after a battle with cancer. A great man a hero to me. Always there for me and anyone who needed a helping hand. I was trying to find more about his war time experience. A great place to look.

Hello,
I am Rich,59 and had a friend ,Mr. Robert Hodges,667 tank destroyers passed away on Veterans day, he was a great friend and will be remembered, I just wanted those who possibly knew him to know, he was just about to turn 95,God bless everyone

My Uncle Manferd Oscar Driesel was with the 701st Tank Destroyer Battalion I have photo of him if you would kike please contact me thru email

My Dad (Mark Cobb) is at the bottom right in the 2001 Kentucky reunion picture.
He spoke fondly of these reunions and really loved going with my brother who lives in Franklin, Indiana. Unfortunately he is no longer with us. But I really appreciate this site in remembrance of his often mentioned Army unit.
—Stephen Cobb / Ithaca, NY
Nov. 17, 2014

The photo of Half-pint sitting on the motorcycle was my Dad, Ralph L Vining. He was 4'11" and lied about his height to join the Army.

My dad was in the 817th TD 3rd platoon recon. His name is Rodney Taylor. he passed in 1991, I tried to talk to him about his service but was only told by him he was a yard bird. So if anyone remembers his or what he was actualey doing while he served it would be nice to hear. ipstndg@hotmail.com

My father (CPL Marshall Smith) was in the 656th Company C. He is in the web site picture dated 11/10/1944. 2nd row 1st on the left. He passed away in 1973 at the age of 48. I was 17 at the time and never had a good chance to speak to him about his service. It was really nice to see a picture of his company. I have no pictures from his service days. I would love to hear from anyone who has a history of their service

My Dad Captain Maurice Ziegler served in 636th TD battalion company C. He was severely wounded a day or two before Rome was taken but survived due to skin grafts and penicillin. He had me in 1969 and spoke much about the war and some of the brave friends he lost during that time. He passed of natural causes in 1998.

Great site!
Especially of value to me, are the photographs, in order to see not only the activities, but the clothing, equipment, and conditions these men experienced.
-Mike
Re-enactor
70th Tank Battalion (HRS)
Illinois

This is my grandfather! He died before I was born, and my mother, Parker, never spoke much about him. Although she is extremely smart and just a bit off from the rest of the family. My name is Haley Rivers, she is Parker Steele Rivers. Please feel free to reach out. 713.391.9442 Thank you for writing this; it's a beautiful tribute!