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691st TD Battalion
Cecil H. Marshall is standing center with two friends from Recon. Company of the 691st. Taken in 1946, George Gresock is on the left with Henry Peresie Jr. on right. George was from Punxsutawney, PA. and Henry was from Kittanning, PA. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
George Gresock of Recon. Company and his wife Mary taken in July of 1943. George was from Punxsutawney, PA. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Recon's Henry Peresie Jr. shown here while still in the U.S. in 1943. At the time he was probably on maneuvers or just in training at one of the many bases these men were stationed. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Cecil H. Marshall on right with friend Henry Peresie Jr. shown here in 1950. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Image of a large flag or banner created by the men of the 691st TD Bn identifying not only their unit but the campaigns they participated in. Photo courtesy of Michael Minogue.
A very similar image to the previous one, showing the large flag or banner, but this one includes seven soldiers. They may be the crew that created it. You can also see that the structure in the background is the same. No one is identified by name but T4 John Minogue is thought to be standing at far right.
T4 John Minogue takes a walk in some European town, obviously well behind the front lines or possibly after VE Day. Photo courtesy of Michael Minogue.
T5 (at the time) John Minogue is shown on left with an unknown friend at Camp Hood, Texas. Date is thought to be sometime in 1943. Photo courtesy of Michael Minogue.
John Minogue standing on left at his barracks (Company M) while stationed at Camp Hood, TX. The date is sometime in 1943. Photo courtesy of Michael Minogue.
John W. Minogue is standing center with two of his unit buddies. Note that they are wearing their robes and their boots. Photo courtesy of Michael Minogue.
John Minogue stands on left with another unnamed friend at a camp the unit stayed at during their training and while still in the states. Date is probably sometime in 1943. Photo courtesy of Michael Minogue.
Individual image of an unknown soldier provided by the family of John Minogue. The same soldier is shown in a shot with John as well as another photo by himself. Photo taken in the 1943-44 timeframe.
Same soldier friend of John Minogue, shown alone in the same camp as the earlier photos. Photo courtesy of Michael Minogue.
Shown is Donnelli from New York, Hessel from Nebraska, Ball from New York and Cecil Marshall from Maryland. Cecil is sitting on the far left on what looks like a bed-roll. The date was March of 1945 and the unit had just arrived in Germany after being on the move all day. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Shown is Granillo, Lash, Everett, Rinehart, Carson and Dix in Germany. The date was March of 1945. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Shown is Carson from Florida, Peden for Kentucky, Potter, Granillo from Arizona, Ritter from Texas, Moses from Pennsylvania and Rinehart from Michigan. These men were all from the 3rd Platoon of the Reconnaissance Company. The photo was taken in March of 1945 near Limback, Germany. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Photo from the unit's August 1982 Reunion held in Akron, OH. Shown left to right is Smith, Mary (in wheelchair) and Cecil Marshall, Markowite and his wife. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from August 1982 in Hudson, OH. Shown L to R is Al Bilitto, Joe Folino, behind him is Bob Hess, August Quevy, Bob Bechtal all of Headquarters Company. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from August 1982 in Hudson, OH. Shown L to R is Frank Antonini, Ted Suder, Peter Sungenvie, Paul Kane. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Rome, NY in July of 1970. Shown is Cecil Marshall proudly standing with the unit banner. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from August of 1977 in Sommerville, NJ. Shown L to R is Ferketich, Mary Marshall, Mrs. Ferketich and Komar. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from September of 1985. Shown L to R is Depretress, Paparone and Frank Antonne. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Another reunion shot from September of 1985. Shown L to R is O'Brien and Ferkitech. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from September of 1985. Shown L to R is Simonds, Cody, Forsyth and Smiley. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from September of 1985. Shown L to R is Forsyth, Cody, Hess, Mrs. Forsyth and Hammerbacker. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from September of 1985. Shown L to R is Unknown, Forsyth, Cody, Hess, Manessy and Deep. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from September of 1985. Shown L to R is Smiley, Hammerbacker and Coleman. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from September of 1985. Shown L to R is Cecil Marshall, Houck, Glecki and Komar. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from September (21st) of 1985. Shown L to R is Quevy, Houck and Cecil Marshall. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Beaufort, SC in September of 1992. Shown L to R is Scuilli and Gasser. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Beaufort, SC in September of 1992. Shown L to R is Komar and Surgenavic. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Beaufort, SC in September of 1992. Shown L to R is Souchock and Forsyth. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Beaufort, SC in September of 1992. Shown L to R is Kemler and Runkle. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Beaufort, SC in September of 1992. Shown L to R is Delaney, Gleckl and Cecil Marshall. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Beaufort, SC in September of 1992. Shown L to R is Osborn, Peresie and Gleckl. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Beaufort, SC in September of 1992. Shown L to R is Runkle, Simonds and Raffensberger. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Beaufort, SC in September of 1992. Shown L to R is Scuilli, Becker and Raffensberger. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Reunion shot from Roanoke, VA in August of 1991. Shown L to R is Hammerbacker, Cecil Marshall, Meade and Gleckl. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
The 1983 reunion was held in Hudson Heights, OH in August. Shown L to R is Cecil Marshall, Henry Peresie and George Gresock. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Another image from the 1983 reunion in Hudson Heights, OH. Shown L to R is Earl Simonds, Earl Gasser and Max Markowitz. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Another image from the 1983 reunion in Hudson Heights, OH. Shown L to R is Henry Peresie sitting, Frank and Betty Bertino in the background, Julianna Peresie, Dan Scuilli and Max Markowitz. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Another image from the 1983 reunion in Hudson Heights, OH. Shown L to R is Alma Hammerbacker, Paul Kane, Deep, Gresock, Clyde Hammerbacker and Pete Sungenvic. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Images from the 1982 reunion in Hudson, OH. Shown L to R is Ted Suder, Franklin Smith, Charles Becker, Earl Simonds, Charles Raffensberger, Charles Dougas, Bob Bectal and Joe Folino. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Another images from the 1982 reunion in Hudson, OH. Shown L to R is Paul Kane, Charles Becker, Earl Simonds and Ted Suder. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Images from the 1982 reunion in Hudson, OH. Shown L to R is Mrs. Reggie and Paul Gleckl, Franklin Smith and August Quevy. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Images from the 1982 reunion in Hudson, OH. Shown L to R is James Deep and Pete Sungenvie and Paul Kane. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Photo from German in March of 1945. Shown is Joe McNasby from Pennsylvania on left, center is Chester Uscinski also of Pennsylvania and Joe Restifo on right from D.C. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Photo from Ronneberg German in May of 1945. Shown is George Tita with what looks like a supply truck in rear. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Shot of the unit banner while the men were are LeHarve, France in 1945. Photo courtesy of Debra Marsh.
Two soldiers sitting with a captured Nazi flag. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Bombed out buildings. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
More bombed out buildings. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
What looks to be a railroad station in Mainz, Germany. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Another photo of 691st personnel with a German plane. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
A soldier poses with a German plane. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
A soldier smokes a cigarette while waiting for orders. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
A soldier inspects a German Messerschmidt fighter. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
A soldier stands with one of the cooks on right. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Sgt. Earle M. Gasser of A Company relaxes out in front of what was probably the unit's Headquarters during the occupation. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Recon. Company's Sgt. John A Graffeo poses for a photo. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Recon. Company's Lt. Melvin Fizell with a tanker helmet and goggles. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
A shot of a soldier only identified as "Willie". Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Four soldiers pose in front of a Jeep. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
A soldier identified as Don sits with a local girl named Marie Louise while the unit was stationed in France. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Cpl. Wesley N. McShan from A Company. He was identified as being in charge of the ammunition. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
A small group photo from the unit's 50th reunion. Only Robert C. Miller shown front left is identified. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
A photo of 1st Lt. Benjamin Hankamp of A Company, on guard duty, while he was still a Sergeant. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Three soldiers standing by what looks to be an M20 Personnel Carrier. It is identified as A Company's number 1 unit. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Three members posing at an M3 Halftrack equipped to lay-down communications wire. Courtesy of the Robert C. Miller family.
Identified as a medic named Wilson. Possibly Peter J. Wilson sitting with the local wash women's daughter Jackie.
