My Dad, Corporal Clarence Timinelli, was a member of the 806th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company C. He said that he had been ready to deploy on numerous occasions, but all were cancelled. As per the presented documents, and my Dad’s own words, the 806th was deployed to invade Japan, and the war ended while the men were at sea en route to Pearl Harbor. Dad always stated how lucky he was. He finished his service as an MP in the Philippines. Dad passed on May 3, 2018.

My great uncles, Adolph & Albert Haschke served in the 692nd TD Battalion "B" Company. Albert Haschke was on Jack Myers tank crew and, unfortunately didn't make it home. He was a casualty of the Rhineland Campaign in early March of 1945. The pictures and information provided here on tankdestroyer.net has been a great help in learning more about my uncles and the great men they served with.

My father, John F. Kukitz was a Hellcat. He passed many years ago and I don’t have much information about his time in the military. Any help / suggestions as to where I could find some of his history would be greatly appreciated.

My Great Uncle is Eugene Carr, who served in Co. A, 702nd in Jan/Feb 45 until the end of the war. Any information about his service?

My grandfather served in 817 company c. He is in the photos close to the flag. Mustache and ears.

My grandfather Pedro L. Martinez served with the 90th Inf.Div. At some point he was assigned to the 807th Tank Destroyer Bn.
Pedro Vigil Martinez

My uncle, Paul Burgess, of Texas was a crewman of an M-18 in the 704th. He received the Bronze Star in Germany for an action in which his vehicle was destroyed. He suffered severe shell shock in that action.

My grandfather Emmitt ‘Red’ Rideout was in the 705 TD battalion c company, 3rd platoon. He was apart of the tanks that came to help in Bastogne. My family doesn’t know a lot about my grandfathers time during Ww2.. or even photos. He must have missed picture day for his platoon photos at fort Lewis (1944). If anyone has any info or if anyone knows any vets still alive who may have knew him, please email. Its really important to me to know. ANYTHING will help

My father, Arthur J Carlin served with the 605 Tank Destroyer Battalion Company 'A' same as Joseph P. Helm. I see no other information on the site about my father. But I did find Joseph P. Helm posting. Seems he and my father left for Europe and arrived on the same day. Wonder if they knew each other.

My son was doing a Veterans Day paper about a family member. He choose my Grandfather Richard Timm. He was asking questions what A-817 meant. So I googled it for him and the the pictures and information. Would love to get copy of the full Battalion pic.

My cousin Leo J. Davis, Company I, 801 TD BN was KIA at Percy France 1 August 1944 while conducting reconnaissance. He was a radioman in a Jeep when killed. He was from Minot, ND and buried at Rosehill Cemetery Veteran Section. He was well liked and had a baseball field named after him in France.

My Father Fred J Pohl was with CO He othrn told me some war store A 672nd AMTRAC Bn I knew onoe of his friends Mr Robert J Heichel He also meintioned another of his friends Norman Llloyd and LyT Charkles G Kaigler who was his platoon officer he told me some cool war stories back in the day I only found out on The HIstory Channke My fathers Unit was invilved on The Los Banos Raid he nev er told me about it

My name is John Broersma. My father was John A Broersma and was a 1st Lt. and all I know is what is on his headstone - HQ Company, 1st TD GP. He was a Bronze Star Medal holder. He passed away when I was a very young boy. If anyone has any information, I would be very grateful.

My dad Richard C. Schuck was with the 805th T.D. Battalion, he was stationed at Fort Fix, Co Croft, Meade, Hood, England Africa & Italy. He was a Corporal. This is all the information I have on him. He never shared anything stories about his time serving in the war. I would love to know more about his time there. If anyone knew him please contact me.

My Dad, Donald P. Steele, was a 1st Lieutenant and was in the 601st tank destroyer battalion.

My father Henry Rohrer was a SSgt in the 643 TD. Nice to see some info about the tank destroyers.

I believe my grandfather was in the 899th tank destroyer battalion. Couldn’t find his name. Was wondering if you had any information on him? I know he talked about Herschel Briles when I was little. They both were from Colfax, IA. Thank you

Hello to all 603rd TD Bn survivors and family members.
SGT Charles Beveridge was with CO B. His M18 was the Blue Rocket. Wondering if any CO B families are out there. We are re constructing their route and following city by city with a French citizen guide starting 13 November 2019. We could use any information possible for the trip!

Dad trained with 824th tank destroyers, fought as a rifleman replacement at Selestat in Colmar pocket with 636th tank destroyer batallion. It appears that 601st tank destroyer batallion was attached to the 103d division as part of Task Force Selestat. What was the role of the tank destroyers at Selestat with 103d division.
Thanks and thanks for your service. Greg Underwood at GregColmar@hotmail.com

Dad trained with 824th tank destroyers, fought as a rifleman replacement at Selestat in Colmar pocket with 636th tank destroyer batallion. It appears that 601st tank destroyer batallion was attached to the 103d division as part of Task Force Selestat. What was the role of the tank destroyers at Selestat with 103d division.
Thanks and thanks for your service. Greg Underwood at GregColmar@hotmail.com

Came across this site while doing some research for my wife into her father Louis Kline and his service with the 605th TD Batt. 102nd Infantry. He joined at Ft.Custer, apparently Camp Custer back then. Have some of his documents, but he spoke little of his service other than being a Corpsman and while suffering pneumonia, the aid station he was assigned to and a patient at was captured. Released by the Germans, he later apparently spend time as a Corpsman on prisoner transport ships out of Nice France. Just a bit confusing to the family.

My grandfather was in the 774th tank destroyers. I was wondering if you had anything on him. His name is Eugene Thorn. I was told he won the silver star, but I don’t know any information about it.

Thanks,

Meghan

My father Tomas Cortez from San Jose, CA was assigned to the 821st CO. A at Fort Hood , Texas. Shipped off to Omaha Beach June 26. We're looking for any surviving members to contact us .
Would like to talk to them or a family member who could recall Mr. Tomas Cortez..
(669) 226 263

Found my great uncle. He was part of the 631 TD his name was John Jenczalick. I was fortunate to have been part of his life threw my 20’s. He was the first person back then that told me when I asked if he was a hero and his response was the hero’s are still there. Thank you to all who served.

Forgot to add: Looking for information about-
T4 Paul L. Knapstad of A Co 607th TD BN and HQ 771st TD BN.
Thank you!
V/r
JS

Sir, Ma'am:
I am researching my great-uncle's service and just received his final pay record from NPRC St Louis (all that was available).
It listed his previous units: "A Co 607th TD BN" and "HQ 771st TD BN."
Any assistance locating further information would be greatly appreciated (ie, morning reports, etc). Thank you very much. V/r JS

My father, Frank J Arbusto, was in the 692 Tank Destroyer Battalion, B company. I would appreciate any info, esp about upcoming reunions.

Thanks

My father Ralph L. Perry was in Reconnaissance Company 701st T. D. Battalion. He was in N. Africa and was wounded in Italy in April 1944. He was discharged in June 1945. I would be interested in any info pertaining to him, recon co. or the 701st.

According to his discharge papers, my grandfather, Vernon Hafer, was a Staff Sgt with the 671st Tank Destroyer Battalion. His military occupation specialty was was Motor Transportation. I know it is a long shot, but I would love to see any photos that he may be in or hear any stories he may be a part of. Thanks in advance!

My father was in the 670th Tank Destroyer Battalion and I'm looking for information about this unit. The records I've seen show it was activated on 12 June 1943 and inactivated on 10 April 1945 and in all that time they were never deployed into combat. I don't understand why they never left the states.

My Grandfather Harold L Meininger served in the 775th. He was a Tec 5 on a M4Sherman crew as I have his tank helmet and a lot of pictures from New Guinie and the Philippines. I can’t find any info on him in the attached company photos. Although there’s a Tec 5 in the top listed company that looks like him only the last name is Mitchel. Would love to share all the pictures I have but would also love to find out more of his service history. If someone can point me in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. My phone number is3303236048 and also my email at Toylandcruiser@gmail.com any help would be greatly app. Thank you

My father was in the 704th and was wounded but the records were lost so I am looking for any information.

Neat Website

Hello,

My name is Anthony, I am a Frenchman passionate about the Second World War, which honors the memory of 30 American soldiers who died during the Second World War and buried in Normandy by blooming their graves (or the memorial bearing their names if they did not not found). One of his soldiers was a soldier of the 823nd Tank Destroyer Battalion, Sergeant John W. Vye was born in Washington State in 1921 and died on August 9, 1944. my research he would have died in a prison camp (in France or Germany I do not know), he was decorated with a purple heart and a bronze star. I have the details of his nephew and his niece but they never responded to my requests. If anyone has any information or pictures about this soldier you can send me an email.

Regards,
Anthony

My Dad, 1st Lt. James E Leahy, while in the 429th FS, 474th FG, 9th AF, was in an air battle near Mouy, Oise, in northern France. Following a mid-air collision with a German BF-109 behind German lines he was hidden by a French family for 5 days. On August 30,1944 he was picked up by a reconnaissance patrol from the 813th TDB. I have no idea how long he was with the 813th. I have a letter from the commander of the 813 to the commander of the 429th FS commending him for his service. (See transcription below.) I have an 813th unit patch that was given to my Dad by someone in the unit.

If there is anyone who has access to the morning reports for the 813th TDB, I would appreciate seeing if there is a notation about my Dad.


Respectfully,
Jim
Leahy.474thFG@gmail.com


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HEADQUARTERS
813TH TANK DESTROYER BATTALION
A.P.0. # 405 U.S. ARMY

6 September 1944.

SUBJECT: JAMES E. LEAHY, 1ST Lieut., AC. 0735971.

TO : Commanding Officer, 429th Fighter Bomber Sq., APO 595, U.S. Army.

1. On 30 August 1944, in vicinity of MOUY, FRANCE, subject officer
was contacted aand picked up by one of our reconnaissance patrols as he was
proceeding from German lines onto the USA, 79th Inf. Div front lines.

2. At the time, this unit was actively engaged with the enemy and
moving rapidly North and so was unable to transfer officert to another head-
quarters until arrival at present assembly area this date.

3. Subject officer was picked up in Morning Report of 30 August
and placed on duty from which time he rendered valuable servbice to date.


Clymer A. Jeffries, Jr.
Lieut. Col., Cav.,
Commanding.

My grandfather, Noble Midkiff, served in N. Africa and Italy with the 701st Tank Destroyer battalion. He drove a half track & often drove jeep for higher ranking officials. I’ve heard him say many times, “I wasn’t a HERO, the true HEROES are the ones that didnt make it back home.” I love to hear him tell stories about The Greatest Generation. He is still alive, and alert and about to turn 100 this August!!!! Still living on the 55 acre farm in Western Kentucky he was born and raised on. He loves to do interviews so if anyone is interested please contact me. God bless you all and long live the 701st TD Battalion!!!!

A second cousin, I never had the honor of meeting as he passed 3 years prior to my birth. My family holds him in very high regard. His name is Sgt. Melvin L. Farris and he was with the 823rd company B&C I have read. With Melvin being a Purple Heart recipient, I would sure like to learn more about him and his service. I have been told he never spoke of his service and sadly, those that knew him are dwindling. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You

My Father (Arnold Layer) is third to the right in the back row..He has passed away. I do have a patch and his ribbons..

My Dad, Mitchell Dabrowski, is shown on page #2. Sadly, his first name is spelled wrong, shown as "Jitchell". Thr J And The M are in close proximity on the keyboard
*Thank You LORD Jesus for all of these brave soldiers*

My Dad, James F. Andrew, served in Company C of the 807th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Summer of 1944 - May of 1945. Anyone out there with information about the experiences shared by these men would be appreciated. This website is an excellent resource for remaining veterans and descendants of these great soldiers.

My Dad, 1st Lt Bert Joyce, served with the 644th TD Btn from 1942 to 1945. He was a tank commander with Co B.
I would be glad to share what information I have regarding the unit and the men who served alongside Dad.
Norm Joyce
847 804 5271

My dad was PFC Donald H Cooley. He was from central NYS and served with the 661st TD Battalion.
After I left Vietnam I had a choice of going to England or Germany for my next duty station. I chose Germany and visited some of the places Dad told me about.

My grandfather's cousin was Joseph J. Palmieri who was part of B Company, 610th Tank Battalion. He was killed Sept 6, 1944.

Thank you all for your service and keeping these fine men's memories alive.

v/r

CPT Alex Mirando
US Army

My Dad Lawrence Gaudiomonte was in the 771st tank division. WWll. Does anyone know about the specialized group they were called? The Gypsies?

Enjoyed this site. My Dad Stephen M. Latza served with the 806 TD both at Camp Shelby and Ft Hood and went to the Philippines with them. Tonight I looked at a photo of him in front of a Japanese cave along with two others named L.S. Smith and Hrinda. Thanks for this great site

Hi my father Dayton Shell was in the 803rd TD battalion and he still talk's about that day today landing on Omaha Beach. I am so proud of him.

HI, My Uncle Pete Kopcsak was the Commander of the 602nd Tank Destroyer Battalion. His dress blue uniform and medals including the silver star have been donated to the General MacArthur Museum in Norfolk, VA. I am about to publish a book about him and his German wife. It will detail some of the accomplishments of the 602nd as well as the black 761st Tank Battalion. Please let me know if I can provide you any info. Thanks, Bill Kopcsak

Ladies and gentlemen. My father was S/Sgt. Leonard W. "Pappy" Haar who was in the Army Medical Corps as a medic and was stationed at Fort Hood, before he shipped out of New York to join a Tank Destroyer Battalion in France and then on to Germany. My dad mentioned that he was in the Battle of the Bulge. I believe he said he was in the 609th ten the 612th. Not really sure. He passed away 20 years ago, but just wanted to say "Thanks" to all his army buddies who took of him while he was over there. I;m proud of his service.

Hello,

My grandmother passed away last year and while sorting through her affairs, I found the American Flag, the dispatch and several affects of my great uncle John Solomos who was a member of the 704th TD BNI and died on Sept 18, 1944. I also served in the US Army for 20 years and had the privilege to visit his grave sight at the Lorraine Cemetary in St. Avold along with another great uncle that is buried there while stationed there in the 90’s.

I am building a shadow box for him and am looking for where I could purchase a patch, his unit crest and the unit citations so I may add them in the shadow box so my children can appreciate the sacrifice all these brave men made for our country.

I am honored to know my Great Uncle served with such an esteemed military unit.

My grandfather also was part of one of the tank destroyer battalions. I cant remember what number but he was in the battle of the bulge and the hurtgen forest. I brought over a movie for him one time called when trumpets fade. He could not believe how accurate most of the movie was. He couldn't finish it. He was staff sergeant John F. Johnson. He passed several years ago. These were definitely the bravest and toughest men to walk this earth.