My 90 yr old Aunt was rescued by an American soldier, from US Army's 11th Armored Division, from a concentration camp, Mauthausen, in May 1945 and her last wish is to find one of these rescurers and have the chance to thank them. Please email me at zapped08@aol.com. thank you.

Do you know this man? Warren Oshold.

My father Carleton Howard Scott of Saint Paris Ohio passed away on Friday October 18th 2013 at the age of 93 he was lead drive for the 11th armored Division head quarters he will be missed thank you

Thank you for putting this up. We play Flames of War WWII Mminiatures game. We have been recreating the battles of Eastern France/Belgium Battle of the Bulge 1944. I have been running ints from the 11th Armd Div and I have enjoyed finding out all the historical facts.

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Enjoyed your web site. My dad, Harry A. Palmer, was 11th. Armored 42nd. Tank. He was wounded at Neufchateau Belgium in December 44. Died in 1959. Would like to find any info. on him, pictures, written info. etc. that you or anyone may have. Have gained a lot of info from various sites, including company B training pictures, history, etc.

would like to correspond with relatives of Donald Pociopa 42nd Tank Bn KIA 1 Jan 45.
He was my fathers best friend.

My uncle George Hutto served in the 11th Armored. I believe, but am not sure, but I believe that he was in the 41st reconnaissance squadron. Kurt Fasching below mentions he has photos. Mr. Fasching, if you could contact me I would appreciate it.

I have been advised that
William F. (Bill) Fee A55AIB passed away on June 25, 2013 at San Diego, CA. He was a good soldier, and long time member of the 11th Armored Division Association. His retrospective combat diary "With the Eleventh Armored Division in the Battle of the Bulge is posted in the "Our History" pages of the 11ADA web site.

Veterans and relatives of 11th Armored Division members,

I am a writer researching the role of two troops (D and A) of the 41st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Mechanized, who liberated the Mauthausen and Gusen concentration camps in May of 1945.

I have a partial list of these troop veterans and am first trying to confirm and compile the members, and contact their relatives and those few surviving. My goal is to tell their stories, focusing mostly on their experience liberating the camps, in a fitting tribute.

Accounts of these experiences whether oral histories, memoirs, letters, news articles, or remembrances from family members would be invaluable. I'd be most grateful for any help or tips in this regard.

Currently I am in contact with (Sgt.) Harry Saunders of Port Angeles, WA, and have names of 9 other members of Troop D. I'm hoping to reach a relative of Staff Sgt. Albert J. Kosiek, of Chicago.

For Troop A, my starting point and main person of interest is Andrew Ferrara (would to confirm his role), of Hackensack, NJ. I have names of about 7 other members. Is there anyone with knowledge of Mr. Ferrara and others who could help?

Thanks very much -
Ken Brack
781-585-3868
brackskd@comcast.net

My father was Thomas C. Lepre a proud member of the 11th Armored. He is now joined after a long absence by his his wife and my mom, as she passed away in Feb. My mom always wanted me to take a tour of where my father went with the 11th. I am planning a European tour and wish to include the areas my father spent time. Any suggestions would be helpful and God Bless you wonderful guys

Hi,

Does anyone remember a LT Harry O Doty?

Dear all, does anyone knew Robert "Bob" Fleury from the 11th? He is told to have been with a reconaissance unit. He was one of the troops "occupying" my grandfathers farm in Weng near Admont/Austria and they became friends. He even visited them "as his second family" when he was in Munich before going back to the US, and he visited us later. Unfortunately, we have lost all contact, his last address is California.

One of his farewell gifts to a 15year old girl was a patch of the 11th.

I would be interested which unit he was in, and if there are any more memories about him.

We do have pictures.

Just an FYI, Harry "Bill" Lawser is alive and well in Lombard, IL.

I would very much like to communicate with anyone who remembers my grandfather, Michel Levy. I know he was a Captain and often went by Mike.

My uncle Clayton Beedy was KIA in Belgium December 30,1944 while serving in Troop B,41st Cavalry Recon,11th Armored Div. Would like to hear from anyone connected in any way with him or might have a photo. Having served in the 25th Inf.Div.in Nam I also wore a lighting bolt.

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Hello everyone, I am trying to find out more about my grandfather. He past away in 1966 when my mother was only 13 years old. I have his uniform and dis-charge papers. But would like some more info, if anyone knew him.

He had three girls, and never spoke of the war with anyone.

I know limited info about him, He was s/sgt Fritz Witkiewicz. 11th Armored, 42nd Tank bat. I do not know which company. He was wounded in the Ardennes, Jan 15th 1945, and recieved the purple heart. He had been with the 42nd since its formation. Joined the national guard after the war.
Born and raised in New Jersey.

If anyone knew the man, Me and my mother would love to hear. Thank you.

Hello,

My grandfather was Sgt Joseph Sweeney, 11th Armored, 41st Recon Squadron, B Troop.

I have many photos of his that were state side before the 11th went overseas. If you are interested, please send me a message.

I was also honored enough to attend a reunion a few years ago in Chicago where I had the opportunity to talk to Don Behm and George Sherman, who were replacements just before the Battle of The Bulge. I spoke with both of these men for a few hours and was just beside myself as they told me their experiences throughout the war. I was amazed to find that Don was the tank commander that "bumped" the gates of Mauthausen open when it was liberated.

I also met James Lichman who was a survivor of Mauthausen and now great friends with both Don and George.

Thank you all for everything you sacrificed. We can never repay you for the things you endured to help free this world of such an unspeakable evil.
Thank you again.

Hello
I am attempting to find a contact for Roger Marquet. In my search I have found that he adopted a site at the Henri-Chappelle which is my Great Uncle. Any info would be greatly appreciated. The current email on the web is no longer valid.

To vets and family of vets. I just wanted to say hello since I check out this site every few weeks, more lately since I have really been missing my dad LeRoy. This is the first message I have left though and I am so glad to see it still in use. I really miss the reunions and regret not having gotten involved with the 11th much sooner.
I hope this message finds everyone in good health and take care. Thank you for your service.

I am looking for any information on Ottis Perry. He was my father. He never talked of his war days and I am trying to find out any details as to what he experienced during his days with the 11t Armored Division. Thank you!!!

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Dear Dan O'Brien: This is an extremely belated thank you for your wonderful response to my query about my father, Henry L. Hooper. (See #590 in June 2012.) I confess that I checked this site sporadically shortly after I posted my query and then completely forgot to check for several months after that. I was speechless (with pride) when I finally saw your response. We celebrated the centennial of my father's birth on 1/25/13, and your information really helped my brother and me tell our father's story to my nephews, ages 14 and 17, who never had the chance to meet him. I did wonder what "Company Commander of Headquarters Company" means. Could you shed any additional light, if you have a chance? Thank you again so much for everything you do to maintain this website and keep alive the memory of these courageous men (and women, if there were any!). With my very best wishes, Susan Hooper

My father Davis Henry Marable was a member of the 11th Armour, and server at during the Battle of The Bulge. I am contacting you to let it be known that he passed away on January 6, 2013 in Tyler. Tx.

My grandfather was in 41st (company D).

Was named glen or frank McKnight

Want to know what kind of man he was. Please email with info

Krubobby@gmail.com

Lieutenant Colonel,Harry J. Simon, 94 yrs old, passed away at home in Teaneck, NJ surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 24th 2012. He is survived by his wife Eleanor Simon, his three children and two grandchildren. During WWII he was in the 11th Armored Division and took part in the Battle of the Bulge, European Theater and liberator of Mauthausen in Austria. While he did not talk much of his war experiences, in later years he enjoyed going to Army Reunions and telling stories.

We are trying to find anyone that could provide any information about my wife's great uncle Willie Lane (no middle initial) who was in the 11th Armored Division and died March 5, 1945 near Remagen, Germany. He was from Mt. Olive, Wayne County, NC and was 23 years old when he was KIA.

Willie Lane was buried in Mt. Olive, NC and his headstone lists the following: SGT MP PLAT, 11th Armored Division. I assume his body was returned after the war and we are doing research now to locate a possible obituary . He was never married and except for 3 or 4 nieces and great nieces like my wife everyone has died. His last sibling, his sister, passed some years ago. My wife's mother is close to 80 and remembers him in uniform when she was a little girl. She is his oldest remaining relative still living. She has a younger sister who was named Willie for him. Due to health and age she and her sister would like to find any information anyone might have on SGT Willie Lane. He enlisted at Ft. Bragg, NC in August 1940. NC state records show him as KIA and with a rank of PVT. We have not yet requested any possible records from the National Personnel Records Center.

We would appreciate any help or contact help who knew him or contacts. Thanks

Help locating information on SGT or PVT Willie Lane in 11th Armored Division, Germany.

Am looking for info/memories from anyone who may have known Lt. Robert (Bob) Anschutz, 11th AD from Feb-May 1945. Also what unit he was with... my records show the 41st Tank Btn. Thank you vets for your service.

To all the surviving members of the 11th:

May God bless you and yours with a very Blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Marvin Bishop
(son of Pfc James. M. Bishop, A21AIB
DOW, 4-24-45, Tittling, Germany)

Okay there is a few things i would like to say about Tracy's post. One thing is that he was taken prisoner on December 24, 1944. He never did talk about it but who would. She is my cousin so that is why i know her. My great-grandpa were very close and If she is going to post something she should at least make it right. The one thing that I know is that he said that they had him lined up to be shot but they let him go and he did not know why.HE also came out 80 lbs. Thank you for reading this if you do.

I wonder if you could post this request on your visitors page. There is a Facebook Group called.... GI & Family International Search, currently with 240+ members, worth joining to help others search for lost family.

This Facebook Group has quite a few researchers and helpers in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada that are helping others around the world who are searching
for their GI Dad and the siblings their GI Dad left behind.

Because of the privacy that surrounds people's searches, the group goes to some length to try and maintain its members safety and security and try and
stop those from joining who may have other ulterior motives.

Should you wish to join this group, you can go to the Facebook Group... GI & Family International Search, and join there. Alternatively you can also find us on

http://www.giandfamilyinternationalsearch.com/

Where you can read about the Facebook Group and where there is a direct Facebook link to the Group where you can apply to join.

The Group does not use pseudonyms within the group, members need to know who they are conversing with. The use of this approach is again to help ensure
that the security, privacy and safety of our members is maintained.

TRhanks John.

my father was michael a lisa from hoboken nj he passed on oct 26th 2012 at 92 he served with the 11th armored 3rd army in ww2, he was a tanker but other then that i dont know much of what he did in europe, i dont even really know why in righting other then the fact im very proud of all our vets new and old, and my pop was a good man maybe some one can stear me in a direction where i could find out more about his service with the 11th.

My Dad was 89 yesterday [Nov 23rd]. He was in the 11th Armoured Tank Division. Doesn't talk about the war a lot. His name is David Alexander Lewis from Kenfig Hill [Wales]. Known as 'Taf'. Lost his leg in 1944, thus ending his war. Does anyone remember him?

Hello!
i wrote with great interest the Story about http://www.11tharmoreddivision.com/history/41st_tk_d_co_diary.htm

but i dont find "Semling" in austria.
Which location should this bee?
best wishes

My Dad, Jack Ray, was a tank mechanic with the 11th armored division during WWII. He died in 2003 at the age of 85. I have recently found pictures of him with the division and other memorabilia from his service. I am happy to find this site in hopes of gathering more information.

Would love to find a pick of my grandfather, Dave Ravicher, I believe he was a medic for the 11th that died at the Battle of the Buldge - any stories of him, how he actually died, to meet his friends, anything really is better than what I have of him now.

Paul E. Pappalardo, 90, of Westminster, CO passed away on October 15, 2012. Born June 2, 1922 in New York, NY to Mary and Sylvestro Pappalardo, Paul graduated from Teaneck High School. He served in the US Army's 11th Armored Division, 56 Engineer Battalion, B Company as a Technician 5th Grade during WWII, traveling throughout the European Theatre. He returned home and married his sweetheart Connie Cavallaro on June 12, 1949. He worked for Local #825 as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement. Paul was a member of the Bergenfield Elks Lodge #1477 for many years. A resident of Bergenfield, NJ for 44 years he moved with his wife to Melbourne, FL to their dream home where they lived for 9 years until
Connie's passing in 2005. Paul is survived by his children, Richard (Aukje), Diane (Alan) and Susan (Gus) and 5 granddaughters Shannon, Tara, Liza, Kristina, and Jenna. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Frank and sister Rose, and survived by sister Angie and brother Joe. He will be buried at Saint Joseph's cemetery in Hackensack, NJ. En lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in his memory.

James marvin Hobbs my grandfather was the man!

I knewmy grandfather was in the RA, a tank division during the war and that he served in Gibralta, Holland, Germany and^possibly Russia but I recently learned that he was at Belsen as part of the liberation and may have been in the 11th. I would dearly love to find out if this is true but have no idea how to find out. I have ordered his service record but have been told this could take up to a year to receive. Can someone advise me how to research this. My grandfather was Charles George Taylor born 1912 and died 1949.

Seeking anyone who served with Lloyd Beatty 753 tank battalion I know it has been a long time but some one is out there

On Sept 7th 2012, in Decatur Il, they will finally be dedicating the WWII memorial. My Grandfather, Sgt. John R. High was in the 11th armored div in WWII. He passed away in 1993. He was the kindest, gentlest man I have ever known. A wonderful Grandfather, who taught his grand daughter how to shoot, fish, camp and swim.I never heard a harsh word from him. If anyone has any information about his yrs. in the service, I would love to hear it. He never talked about the war, except once, when I was about 7yrs old and was watching "Hogans Heros". He walked thru the room, snorted, and said "We only wished the germans were that stupid." And that was that. I love you Grandpa, thanks for everything. Dawn

My grandfathet Wilmer Farmer. I have picture of of all of Co. 'B' 6th Amored Replacement Battalion written on bottom also written Capt. F. R. Fleming Comdg. My grandfater didnt stay in tank division my father said he went ahead of troops to scout out enemy. He past away 5 years ago at 89. He didnt talk about war with me except once. He said "there are things no one should see!"

My father Sgt. Murray Lefkowitz, served with the 81st Med. Bat. Co.C as a medic, and interpreter. Aug. 21 2012 I will visit Mauthausen,Attersee, and Bertchesgarden,to honor his memory, and those he served with.

My Dad's name was Dwight T Nickell, Sr.
He was assigned to 11th Armored Div
Company Command A
Trying to find anyone in the same unit that knew my Dad. He never talked a lot about his experiences during the war but did open up to me after I had return from my tour in Vietnam as I had some problems. He was a very caring Father and GrandPa. He is missed.

This is a picture of my Father, 1st Lieutenant Herbert M Aumann. Served in the 11th Armored Division 491st Field Artillery Battalion. He passed away in 2006. He is so very missed and so very loved. I have found out more about his service to our country since he has passed away, and sad that my Dad never shared much about his experiences in WWII. I have so many questions I'd love to ask him now, many I will never know the answers to. He was a hero.

The photo on the website that William (Bill) Pawlo submitted of the 42nd Tank B Co., 11th Armored Division Camp Barkeley, Texas 1943, has my Dad, Robert Kinsley, in it. He is in the top row, 9th from the left.

Hello and thank you for your wonderful Website. I always learn something from a visit here and am always humbled and grateful for your service and sacrifice. Sincerely, Jan-Ruth Mills

My father, Henry L. Hooper, served in World War II in Europe, and I believe he was in the 11th Armored Division because of the shoulder patch I have from his uniform. He passed away in 1983, but while my brother and I were children he told us some stories of his experiences in the war. I believe he trained in Louisiana and/or Texas before being sent to Europe, and at some point he achieved the rank of captain. As I recall he explained that the key work of his unit (perhaps "unit" is not the proper term) was to blow up bridges to prevent the Germans from advancing. I know this is a simplification, however; he never spoke of the terrors of the war in his stories. Could you tell me how I might find more information on his service during WWII? I am just beginning my search. In any case, thank you so much for this wonderful and informative site! Best, Susan Hooper

Hello! My Grandfather Ralph Ray passed away July 2010 US Army veteran 575th Company C AAA 11th armored division Thunderbolts I believe. He was in the battle of the buldge and I have a few pics of the war and the men of Company C I could share and I would also love any stories/information on Company C and or my grandfather

Hi,
I wanted to thank and pay my respect to Lieutenant Howard W. Decker from the 11th Armored Division who saved the french alsacians "malgr?-nous" who were forced to join the german army to save their families and themselves.

My grand father was saved by Lt. Howard and he is 90 years old now. Thanks to you and to your family.
Fran?ois

Here is a photo in steel pot of my father Ronald Corn, 575th AA Field Artillery, attached to 11th Armoroed Division during the period Fall abour November 1944 to end of the European campaign. Looking for anyone with photos or info from this unit. Great site!

Hello, I am the daughter of Ronald E. Corn, member of the 575th AA Batallion Filed ARtillery attached to the 11th Armored for the Battle of the Bulge and other campaigns Central and Northern Europe and Rhinelands, Ardennes, etc. SAdly my father passed away in 1990. I have a few pictures and his Class A photo, was wanodering if anyone "out there" who served with him knew him (if still living) or left any record of him in their mementos/photos. If so, please contact at my eamil address: dsdejarnett@nwcable.net Thanks so much for any info!

Hello. I am the grand daughter of Nelson Sommerlad and was wondering if any of you had a picture or information about him. Thank you so much.

Hi I'm looking for anyone who may have known my grand father he was with the 11th armored div. his name was William k Cherico people called him bill or billy. Any info would help thank you.

My father was Lt.Malcolm M. Ricks. My father recieved a letter from one of the other men, in the 11th, in the mid 90s thanking him for not allowing the tanks to fire into the night. They'd seen movement in the trees and thought it might be German soldiers. My father wanted to make sure who it was before firing. Turned out it was a German family with several children. My father was always proud that they did not kill an innocent family. He passed away in 2002 and I looked for the letter he'd recieved from the soldier who'd written him. I never found the letter.

Just found your site. My father Kenneth Kacel was in the 575th of the 11th. I have such fond memories of many, many reunions he took me to. I was mesmerized by the stories you men told and still am.
My Father will be 90 years old April 12 th 2012. He is still telling stories of the times he had.
Although, it was a war with great devastation it seems that the stories and pictures all have the men smiling and having a good time.
As a birthday present to my Father I bought a brick at the local Veterans Memorial to honor his time in the 11 th armored division. Thank you for being such a big part of his life, my life and now my children's lives who relish in his stories and history.
Good job on this site. I have many pictures and news articles I can add to your collection if you can let me know how to go about it. Karen McKenna

Just stopped by to get educated. I served with Co C, 2nd Bn, 34th Armor in VN. Welcome Home Tankers

My dad was in the 11th Armored, not sure what part. He died in '83 at 66 years old. He was in on the liberation of a couple concentration camps, one was Mathausen, and Bergen-Belsen. He attended the Nuremburg Trials, brought home official listing of persons on trial. He stayed for a year of cleanup? duty with the quartermasters division.

11th Armored Division Veteran Darrell Romjue recently passed. His obituary is
located here.

He was selected for video interview at the holocaust museum a few years ago,
watch that video here.

My grandfather Capt 'Blackie' Blackburn was commander A company, 56 Armored Engineer Battalion. I would appreciate hearing any stories about grandpa.

Battle of the Bulge Veterans Association Reunion in New Orleans, Sep 26-30, Many veterans who were in the Battle of the Bulge may wish to join their buddies who participated in the largest land battle the US forces had ever engaged in since Gettysburg.

THE BULGE VETERANS REUNION, NEW ORLEANS, LA, SEPT. 26-30, 2012

Contact Doris Davis 650-654-O1O1, email doris@battleofthebulge.org
visit www.battleofthebulge.org

COL. DOUG DILLARD, US ARMY (R)
EXECUTIVE VP, VBOB ASSOCIATION
(301-262-2439)

My uncle, Stan Weadley, served in B Troop, 41st CAV throughout the war. I would appreciate it greatly if anyone has any information about his time in service or any pictures that could be shared, in particular from the time of the Battle of the Bulge.

Hello,

I'm looking for a veteran of the 11th Armored Division's Combat Command B (CCB).

Thank you very much for your help.

Uwe

My father, Marvin E. Hopkins, first served as a clerk in the Eighth Air Force until he transferred into 55 Bn., 11th AD, where he served as an RTO and .50 cal machine gunner on a halftrack. I'd love to hear from anyone who remembered him or anyone else who transferred into the Division from somewhere else as to why they did. Thank you.

Grandfather - Dave Ravicher, medic

looking for any information on a halftrack driver last names of Jone was in the 11th armored HQ drove with my Father Carleton Scott Jones was from Iowa would love to hear from any of his family thanks

Duane Mahlen, former President of the 11th Armored Division Association and veteran of Combat Command B Headquarters, suffered a stroke on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2011. He is recovering in LOng Bearch Memorial Medical Center, Room 134 B, 2801 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach CA 90806, Ph.(562) 933-2000. Duane will appreciate hearing from his buddies and friends.

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This is a picture of Robert Sandor, Sr. from Greenwich, Ct who served in WWII in Linz, Austria. I am trying to find out whether or not he was in this division. If you recognize this picture or know someone who knew him, please contact me. Thank you. His daughter. PS: Dad passed away in 1991.

Hello to all veterans of the 11th Armored Division. I'm writing a book about the U.S. Army chaplains who ministered to the 21 major Nazi war criminals during the Nuremberg trials. One of those chaplains - Father Sixtus Richard O'Connor - served with the 11th before his Nuremberg assignment after the war. I'm looking for anyone who may have memories of serving with Father O'Connor. Please email me if you can help. Thanks!

My father Forrest Dempsey served in Co C 42nd Tank Bn, would like to hear from relatives of men who served in the company. I am writing a tribute to him about his War Years.

Hello All,
This is a message forwarding my new email address. In reference to message 508, I am still looking for anyone who may have any copies of ship newpapers from the 11th's voyage overseas on the Hermitage. My grandfather, Charles J. Hocker was on the Hermitage and I would like to read a newpaper..something he would have read while aboard the ship.

I am also looking for anyone who has or may know someone who has Division boxing pictures. My grandfather was a boxer (champion caliber)and to locate a picture of him in the ring or a group photo (stateside) would be great.

Many Thanks
Bob Clemens

I wanted to inform anyone in the 705th that my Grandfather, who I consider an American Hero, passed away on November 5, 2011. He was 91 yrs old. He was in the 705th Tank Destroyers 11th Battalion, B Co. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was taken prisoner on Dec. 24, 1945. His love for God & a beautiful woman back home kept him going till he was liberated by the British on May 1, 1945. When he finally got home he quickly proposed to her & they remained together for 60yrs. He was blessed with 8 children, 18 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He rarely talked about his days in WWII but I do know he helped the 101st Airborne. Today is Veteran's Day and I would just like to say Thank You to all those who served our great country, the United States of America!

I am in search for donald a. cummings, Age 60 + - who in 1976 was stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany. He was a good friend of my mother and me. How can I find him. can someone help me there. His parents lived in aberdeen. Thanks for any help I can find here. Diana

I'm printing parts of your fine site to show my sedcond cousins what their Great-Grandad, Capt Donald W. Lainson did in WW2- They have no idea. He was my uncle and a great guy, but would not talk about the war until i came home fr4om Viet Nam in 66 and he and I with my Dad, career Army and SW Pacific went down to the rec room and had a few libations. Thanks for the use of your site

I am looking for any information on my grandfather Stanley Elzinga. All I know is that he served in the 11th Armored Division during WWII from Nov. 1944-Jan1945. He supplied ammuntion to the tank gunner is all the information I have. Please if anyone can help I would really appreciate it. Thank you

I'm looking for information on A Co., 21st AIB, and it's movements and actions on March 3rd, 1945, during which Pvt. Monroe Ulrich was fatally wounded.

My father, Jerome M. Goosman (entered the army from Connecticut), 41st Calvery Reconnaissance Squadron Mechanized (troop unknown), passed away in 1969 and rarely spoke of the war. I am reading again, after many decades, a book he owned titled The History of the Eleventh Armored Division (published in 1948). Brutal and stark indeed; brave men all. May those no longer with us rest in peace.

My Grandfather, Charlie Sylvis of Blair Nebraska was part of the very brave Company B, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division

Very proud he was our Grandfather!
died 1985

love you guys and pray for you and all service men and women Thank you

Loren Francisco (HQ, 56th Armored Engineer Battalion, 11th Armored Division) passed away on December 26,2008, at the age of 98. He was proud of his military service and loved his country.

My Uncle, Jim Cacioppo, was an M5 tank driver in the 11th Armored Div. and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. He was originally from Iowa but after the war he became an electrical engineer with NASA for 33 years at Langly Field outside of Newport News, VA. He was able to go to the reunion in Bastone and spoke with the girl from the home they were bivwaked with in 1944. The girl remember the group and was very greatful for their presence in 1944. His one story of the Bulge was being next to a Tiger with the M5's one track blown off. Only being able to do circles around the Tiger and his barrel trying to catch the M5, they were doomed until a GI ran up with a grenade and dropped it down the hatch of the Tiger. They were never able to thank the GI that saved their lives.

My father, Joe Jaszczak, was in the 42nd Tank Battalion I believe. His wifes name was Marie and he called Ironwood, MI his home. Did anyone out there know him? He passed away 1972 and I was just curious.

An aquantince stopped me recently and said that his father was in a TD Bn. and the route it took into Austria seemed to parallel our route. Does anyone have any info on any TD outfit that may have been attached to the 11th? If so I'd appreciate hearing from you.

MY FATHER SERVED IN A TROOP 41ST RECON 11TH AD. DURING WW2. HEWAS VERY PROUD OF YOU GUYS AND THE DIVISION. HE PASSED AWAY IN 1972. HE HAD ATTENDED A COUPLE OF REUNIONS IN N.J. OR PENN. BEFORE HIS DEATH. I SERVED WITH THE 11TH ARMORED CAVALRY REGIMENT DURING THE VIETNAM WAR.. I WISH ALL OF YOU WELL AND THANK YOU FOR SERVING.AS A TANK COMMANDER

Carl w hatton passed 13 sept 2011 he was a member 427 tk reg he would tell storys of texas i have a picture of his plt not sure were but before they shiped out wiil post in time if anyone remember him he was born in ky drafted in Ind

Tonight on TV is the movie Battle of the Bulge and I think of my father who served with the 11th 491st AFA C Battery. I read other posts and my story is like theirs. He didn't talk about that part of his service until about two weeks before he passed. He told me of his feet being frozen and what they endured that winter. I never complained of the cold again. We the "War Babies" owe them so much. I would love to hear from other children of the 11th especially anyone who had a parent who served in the 491st C Battery.

I am looking at having the 22nd Tankers unit insignia reproduced on a patch. However, I need to order a large number of these patches and am wondering if anyone would be interested in purchasing one. Trying to find a reason to submit the order. Let me know if you may be interested.

My friend Robert Herrmann served in WW2 in the 11th Armored 55th Infantry Bn, Company B. He is now a spry 86. He built Bailey bridges for Patton to cross the Rhein

14 April 2011, Elmer I. Hansen passed away in his home. He passed in his sleep at peace with his God and the world. He goes to join his wife Verla and son Tom who preceeded him in death. He served in Company C 55th AIB. He was a TSGT and eventuallly a Master SGT before his discharge. He was a past President of the 11th AD Association. We talked from time to time about the Division and it's accomplishments during World War II. He was a proud member of the the 11th AD. He was my uncle and one of the main reasons I spent 41 years in the military. He was my hero. He will be missed by all of our family and his many friends. God Bless the Soldiers that served in the 11th.

I'm looking for information on A Co., 21st AIB, and it's movements and actions on March 3rd, 1945, during which Pvt. Monroe Ulrich was fatally wounded.

John L Runckel, DMD formerly TSGT 11th Atmored Division, Bonze Star with V, multiple purple hearts,Combat Medic Badge died at the end of February 2011. At his bedside during the last hours of his life he was remembering the unit, the war,and caring for the victims of the concentration camp.He still loved the men of the 11th Armored and hated the war. Gid Bless You All!

Sargent Olaf M. Bjaland
of the 11 Armored Division
passed away April 23, 2009
at the age of 91
He was preceded in death by
his wife of 49 years on
August 14, 2008
at the age of 91

Great Site. Doing family research and have a Great Uncle, James Karasek who was with the 42nd Tank Batt, Company D. He was awarded the Silver Star in action on Jan. 1, 45 and was wounded on Jan 15, 45. Would like to hear from anyone who knew him and served with him. I am seeking any photographs of Company D, tanks from Company D and a any photo's of James. I am a retired USAF Firefighter. Thank you in advance

Dear all,

I'm looking for
Mr. William Hartman.

I met him and his daughter (Marta ? )in May 2010 (in Linz and Mauthausen) and I lost there adress.

It would be nice to find each other.

friendly regards from Austria
Waltraud Lechthaler

Sehr geehrte Herren,
bitte entschuldigen Sie dass ich in deutsch schreibe. Mein Englisch würde nicht ausreichen um Ihnen mein Anliegen vorzutragen.
Seit mehreren Jahren beschäftige ich mich mit der Geschichte meines Heimatortes Hauswurz, besonders mit der Zeit des Zweiten Weltkrieges.
Hauswurz wurde am 31. März 1945 von den Panzern der 11th Armored Division zu großen Teilen zerstört nachdem deutsche Truppen eines der amerikanischen Fahrzeuge beim Einfahren in den Ort zerstört hatten. Dabei kamen die Insassen des Fahrzeuges ums Leben. Es wäre mir nun sehr wichtig zu erfahren wer diese Männer waren welche an diesem Tag gewissermassen auch für meine Freiheit ihr Leben gaben. Nachdem ich 1995 ein Heft über die Vorgänge dieses 31.März 1945 in meinem Heimatort herausgegeben habe möchte ich versuchen auch diesen Amerikanern hier am Ort ihres Todes ein würdiges Andenken zu bewahren.

In der Hoffnung dass Sie meine Gründe für diese Anfrage verstehen können würde ich mich freuen von Ihnen zu hören

Stefan Leinweber

-----Internet Translation-----

Dear Sirs,

please excuse that I write in German. My English was not sufficient to carry forward my request to you.

For several years I am working on the history of my hometown (Hauswurz), especially during the Second World War.

(Hauswurz) on 31 March 1945 the tanks of the 11th Armored Division largely destroyed after German troops had destroyed one of the American vehicles when entering the site. Here were the occupants of the vehicle were killed.
I would be very important now to know who these men which to some extent on that day for my freedom gave their lives. After I published in 1995 a booklet about the events of that March 31, 1945 in my hometown I would also like to try those Americans here at the place of their death to maintain a dignified remembrance.

In the hope that you can understand my reasons for this request I would love to hear from you

I'm wondering if anybody would have any information on my Grandpa, Harland Zeller. He was in company C of the 22nd tank batallion from 1943 to 1945.

Just a note to say my father, Richard "Shaggy" Bell passed away last May after a short illness. He spoke of the war rarely, usually in the context of stuff he did that got him in trouble, but occasionally seriously. I had the pleasure of buying him a beer at The Bunch of Grapes in England in 1970.

My uncle, Alfred O'Brien, was with the 81st Medical Battalion at Neufchateau. He died from non-combat injuries on 28 Jan. 1945. I am interested in finding out information relative to his service and death and contacting anyone who may have served with him.

Thanks very much

My dad was in the eleventh,William R. Crouch,he died before I was born in the 1966 tornado that hit Topeka,Ks.Just wondering if anyone new him is still out there or a relative that might have heard of him.I would really like to know more about the division and the people who served in it and their family and friends that could share some stories.Thank you