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Courtney Galloway Saturday, 31 December 2011 16:09

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Thanks for doing this site. My gradfather was Charlie W. Worrill. He was in Company "B" 813th. I would love to learn as much as I can about the company.

Myron M Brothers Saturday, 31 December 2011 14:45

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Thank you

Carolyn Robinson Thursday, 29 December 2011 15:13

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Hi. My father Sammie Robinson was in the 827th Company A.

Charles Thorne Thursday, 29 December 2011 11:42

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Looking for information on Tech4th Grade Joseph J. Battista,Service Number 33015030, 13th Class OCS. He was commissioned in 1943.
Thank you -
Charles Thorne

Ron Dotson Saturday, 24 December 2011 22:50

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My father Johnnie Dotson served with the 894 th Tank Destroyer Battallion in WWII. He was born June 20,1920 and passed away on December 20,1995. He attended reunions in Nashville,Kansas City, and Orlando. I had the honor of meeting several of his fellow comrades and listened as they relived campaigns in Anzio,Rome,Palermo,Salerno,Tunisia, and North Africa. They laughed and cried. What a true blessing it was to hear these brave men reminisce about their experiences. My Father was honored to be part of this brave and elite group of men of the 894th and I know he would want me to express our deepest sympathies to those family members who have lost loved ones who were members of the 894th.We wish you all a Merry Christmas and May God truly bless each and every one of you.

Brien Paine Saturday, 24 December 2011 01:29

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I think this site is the greatest. I have been looking for all and any information about my father and Manderville H Paine. I belive he was in HHC. I would love any info again thanks

Harold G. Herman Jr. Friday, 23 December 2011 22:43

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Father Harold G. Herman Sr.
805th TDBN I wii submitt additional information to honor a tank destroyer Vet.
Just found this site

Pat Morrison Monday, 19 December 2011 10:48

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I just discovered this. My late uncle, Carl Konesky was with 809th Headquarters Unit. Carl died in May at age 93 this past year. In clearing his home I kept many photos of the 809th reunions although I do not know a soul. I will email directly to have some of Carl's photos posted. the 809th was special to him; especially the reunions but in later years he could not attend.

Roberta (Zuckerman) Tankanow Tuesday, 13 December 2011 23:22

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:) My late father, Oscar R. Zuckerman, was a tank sergeant in the 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Best wishes to all of the remaining soldiers in every part of the armed forces who fought in WWII.

Marlene McCormick Coleman Monday, 12 December 2011 12:54

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My father, Leonard Moody McCormick, was a member of the 899th. He returned to his home state of Texas to enlist after living in Southern California for a few years. He was born 4 June 1926 in Mullin, Mills County, Texas and died 17 December 1990 in Las Vegas, Nevada. After the war officially ended he re-enlisted for an additional year to help rebuild roads, etc. in Germany and France. He was always proud of his Army 899th tank service!

Frank Melka Sunday, 11 December 2011 16:06

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Hello,
My name is Frank Melka and I was in the 809th Tank Destroyer Unit. With a little help from my son, I’m able to write this message to you. I entered the army in Ft. Meade, MD and then went to Camp Hood, TX then to Ft. Riley, KS. When I went overseas, I was in England, Belgium, Holland, and then Germany. The thing that made it a bit easier to deal with was seeing all of the beautiful women in these different countries. Also, I’m 87 now, so it would be great to know if there are still some other 809th guys out there still.

larry miller Wednesday, 07 December 2011 15:47

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Great to see a site dedicated to the Tank Destroyers of WW2! My father was in the 801st TD Bn.,Cco.

Eude Sebastien Wednesday, 07 December 2011 11:00

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I see here the faces of average American Heroes,the ones that made my country free about 7 decades ago.I keep on honoring their memory here in France,teaching my 2 childs that price of liberty has been paid by these young men.Thank you for us.

Joe Hinson Saturday, 03 December 2011 20:18

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Very well done website and very well researched information. I'm still looking around the site but I'm enjoying the trip a lot. Thank you

Thomas G Sullivan Saturday, 03 December 2011 15:11

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My father Thomas J Sullivan,89, from Buffalo NY served in the 817th..Anyone with further info on the 817 please post it

Adam Robinson Saturday, 03 December 2011 00:40

Hello, My grandfather Ivan W. Allis served in HQ Company of the 817th. He passed away nearly a year ago. I have always been very interested in the Tank Destroyers and have recently been able to devote more time to researching and reading. My grandmother was so pleased today when I told her about the site and I showed her the official roster that I obtained from the site. I have had a hard time finding more detailed and personal accounts/pictures of the 817th. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Adam Robinson

Site Manager
Adam, we are slowly building the site and adding pictures and stories as we are contacted by veterans and families from each unit. I would love to include your grandfather on the site and hopefully someone might recognize him or his name and provide us with more information. Please contact me at info@tankdestroyer.net so we can start on his Honoree write-up. -Rob

Mark Collister Wednesday, 30 November 2011 20:57

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great site looking for info on my uncle tomas collister of the 813th recon killed early in africa thank you guys

Eileen Crane Tuesday, 29 November 2011 23:44

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Thank you!

Richard Crane Tuesday, 29 November 2011 17:37

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Thank you for the website. It filled some of the gaps that my father mentioned about his service in WWII. He served in the 817th TD Charles W. Crane is 93 years old and still going strong! God Bless him and all of our veterans.

Donna Marie Havlicek Sunday, 27 November 2011 17:01

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Hello
My father, Frank served in the TD 774th, Company C. He was very proud of their efforts and their accomplishmens. I am very proud of them, as well.
God Bless all of you veterans.

Charles A. Richardson Sunday, 20 November 2011 21:31

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Took basic and advanced TD training at North Camp Hood from July 1944 - Jan. 1945. Was sent to Germany and was assigned to the 771st TD Bn, a NJ National Guard unit that was activated in 1941 (I think). They were in North Africa, then to Italy and into Germany. When the war ended in Germany, I was sent back to US and assigned to the 643d TD Bn in San Luis Obispo, CA.

joann snowden Sunday, 20 November 2011 17:12

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My dad, John G Ott, was in the 744th tank destroyer battalion. I have a picture of him with his tank. He will be 87 on his next birthday!

Glenn Gildon Thursday, 17 November 2011 08:35

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My father, Charles Murphy Gildon served in Company C, 821st Tank Destroyer BN. He was known by "Charlie".

Ronald Paul Rush Wednesday, 16 November 2011 17:27

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My Dad, Paul E.Rush served in 1st Platoon, Company B, 811th Tank Destroyer Battalion.
He didn't talk much about his times in WWII, but thanks to this web site, I found out that as a M-18 Gunner, while defending Bastogne, he knocked out two enemy tanks (Mark VI)in a day, One a single shot at 800 yards.
I'm so proud of him.

Greg Underwood Wednesday, 16 November 2011 16:45

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My father Stephen A. Underwood, Jr., he went by Steve, was with 824th tank destroyer batallion in Louisiana Maneuvers and later switched to infantry 36th division, wounded at Selestat, and later became an award winning investigative journalist, father of 5.

Geoff Shaw Wednesday, 16 November 2011 13:29

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Found this site looking for units that spent time at Camp Bewdley Stourport England. I am co-ordinating efforts to preserve the remains of this camp and commemorate the time of US service personel that served there. I would welcome any information from veterans descendents that throws light on their time at this camp

Audrie Carson-Sumner Wednesday, 16 November 2011 10:15

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My Dad was with the 894th TD Bn.His name was Cheyne "Kit" Carson. He served with folks like Herbert Siercks, Arthur Wiest. They were brave men!So proud of their history. My Dad once wrote that when he died, "he knew he'd go to heaven, because he's already served his time in hell!"His unit was nominated to Guiness Book of records for most consecutive days of combat in WW II.

Donnie Hurst Tuesday, 15 November 2011 23:30

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My Dad Don Hurst, just passed away,and was a member of the 813th Company C..As far as we know there are only 2 survivors left.. Dad was in critical condition all last week,,but managed to hang on til Veterans Day..We laid him to rest Sunday Nov 13th.God Bless all the 813th did for our Country,,"We Love You Dad"

Ken Levengood Tuesday, 15 November 2011 16:35

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My grandfather was a member of the 811th Tank Destroyer Unit. It wasn't until recently he started to talk to me about. He will be 99 years old this December and I think its important my son knows everything he can about my grandfather. If you or anyone has any questions, please contact me.

Fred Buchner Friday, 11 November 2011 16:43

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Enjoyed looking thru the site but my wifes father was a medic attached to the 629th TD BN. We have photos and a list of members that served with him. Would this be the place to submit all this info? I would like to honor my father inlaw if this would be the forum to do so.

Patricia Ann Montenegro Noriega Friday, 11 November 2011 13:46

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Today is Veteran's Day and I would like to thank those that have served this great country and given their lives for our freedom. May God hold you and keep you safe. God Bless America!!
Today is your day,and we will never forget you.

Bill Knilans Friday, 11 November 2011 11:37

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My dad Frederic Knilans served in the 671st Tank Destroyer Battalion and I am trying to see if there are any living members that I might be able to contact. My dad has been gone since 1981 and I just recently found which unit he served in.

Karen Kirkpatrick Friday, 11 November 2011 03:12

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Capt. Gerald B. Kirkpatrick was my father. My brothers and I will be happy to give you more information about him to put on your website. My father died on Veteran's Day (Nov. 11), 2004. He was a wonderful and caring man, and a hero in our eyes.

CeCe Valentine Thursday, 10 November 2011 03:02

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I loved the story with Christopher S. Blake, he is a beautiful human being and there is so much more that was not mentioned. Chris also wrote a cookbook "Cooking with and for Alcoholics" . I love Christopher.

Leonard Whitney Wednesday, 09 November 2011 14:49

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My uncle Romain L. Hollis was wounded and died Sept.15,1944, even though he is buried at Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium he has always been remembered by our family, my mother was able to visit her brothers grave before she pasted.

Rose Anne (Seeley) Steninger Tuesday, 08 November 2011 14:32

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My father - Max E. Seeley was with the 605th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He died on September 22, 2011. My family is very proud of his service, especially the time he spent in Germany. If there are any members of the 605th Tank Destroyer Battalion who would like to contact me, please do.

Lori Jeanfreau Monday, 07 November 2011 17:33

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I would like to thank my brother Philip for taking the time to research my grandfather Leonard J. Boteler. Growing up as an army brat, I never really had the opportunity to really get to know him. This brings me insight into who he was. Thanks again lil bro.

ramona boteler jeanfreau Thursday, 03 November 2011 12:22

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I would like to thank my son Philip for the effort he has put into this. My father loved the military and being a part of WWII and Korea. Knowing where his regiment traveled in Europe,Japan and Korea gives me more of an understanding of the person he must have been to have survived these wars.
Thank you philip,
Love you, Mom

Philip Jeanfreau Thursday, 03 November 2011 12:03

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It is important that we never forget the courage, strength and sacrifice those have made before us to ensure we can live free as Americans. This website plays an important role in helping achieve remembrance of these great men and women. I didn't know my grandfather, Leonard J. Boteler that well due to my father being a soldier and our family constantly moving around the world. Once I was able to spend more time with him it was cut short due to his passing. This website helps me put not just a face to the man I didn't know, but character, reason, and understanding as well. Let us also not forget the wives and husbands of these soldiers for their sacrifices made here at home.

Thank you Rob for all your help!

God Bless!

Joshua Boteler Wednesday, 02 November 2011 13:24

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This is Awesome..I love my grandfather and pray to him and my grandmother everynight..they both Created an *** family that we have today..very strong people..My Grandpa was a Stronggg Man..and i see it n all his children...Always Looking up grandpa...his wife was an angel if u knew her...miss going to their house when i was little..RIP

Kim Tuesday, 01 November 2011 10:34

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My grandfather, Joseph Gurdziel, from Detroit served in the 771st I believe. Anyone who served with him I'd be grateful to hear from you!! He was a mechanic. I don't have too much information but will share what little I do have. Thank you to all of you vets out there!

Lee Leibold Sunday, 30 October 2011 18:54

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My father was in the 658th, his name was Sherwin (Sonny) Leibovitz. He was from Chicago, IL…later moving to Detroit and then to Southern California. He passed away in 2006.

Richard Sloan Monday, 24 October 2011 19:40

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I'm continually amazed, and pleased, to see so many family members of TD soldiers visiting this website.
I do encourage all of you to contribute your photos, historical documents, memorabilia, etc. to Rob for inclusion here, as it is the only all inclusive Tank Destroyer website in existence. The work being done here is important to preserve the history of each TD battalion, individually and collectively.
Rob and his crew have done a fantastic job here as you can see.

Richard Sloan
son of Joseph Sloan, 702nd.

1st Lt. Leonard J Neeleman Wednesday, 19 October 2011 00:28

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Signing for my Dad, who fought in North Africa & Anzio with the 701st TD Btn, Co. B. He will be 92 years old in January 2012, but is in poor health. Purple Heart, Bronze Star, terrible injuries sustained March 1, 1944. Originally from Salt Lake City, UT, graduate of Univ Of Utah. If anyone knows him from their loved ones, PLEASE contact me; I would love more information. Thx & God Bless. Jeanne Neeleman Johnson

Shaun A. Fox Friday, 14 October 2011 15:03

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Minor W. Fox- Minor "Foxie" Fox 691st Tank Destroyer Battalion wounded at the Battle of Bulge. 2-10-1919 8-18-1990 I love and miss you grandpa I wish I knew more about what you troops did in service. Love, Your Grandson

Frank Fogey Wednesday, 12 October 2011 23:01

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Signing for Raymond J. Zander
member of DAV post 81 forked river NJ

joe conway Monday, 10 October 2011 22:07

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O had the pleasure of meeting Charles South of the 801st yesterday in Maryland.

Robert Van Vonderen Saturday, 08 October 2011 16:38

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Served in 670th and 671st. Currently reside in DePere,WI

Scott A. Criss (Retired Major, USAF) Saturday, 08 October 2011 00:22

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My father, Ezra Criss Jr, served in Co C of the 637th TD BN. It's an honor to have a father who gave so much to so great a Nation.

William P. McNamee Thursday, 06 October 2011 15:54

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My father, William Charles McNamee served proudly with the 802nd Tank Destroyers. The Greatest Generation, God Bless the men and women who put it on the line for the greatest country on God's green earth.