Searching for information on 1st Lt. Burton G. Tousley of Gettysburg, SD. Killed on March 18, 1945 when his jeep hit a land mine

My father Dale J Hagen, a T-5 in the 11th Armored Division.
He is to be buried at Stockholm Lutheran Church Cemetary in Stockholm, Township Minnesota next Friday

I had the great pleasure to spend about 20 minutes today with John Rastelli of Clarksboro NJ in Louisville KY at what he says will be the last reunion. I was at the hotel for another conference meeting and during a break took a look at the table of printed stories and struck up a conversation with him at the registration table.

It was a honor to spend some time with him and listen to his stories.

My father-in-law served in the pacific.

To all of you and those who serve today you have my families greatest thanks.

LTC WILLIAM J SCOTT C.O. 133 ARMORED ORDNANCE MAINTENANCE BN. I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON THE HQ & HQ CO OF THE 133RD

I've recently began researching my fathers military service. He never talked much about the war when I was growing up. He passed away December 14, 1989, I was 16 at the time. I wish I had more time with him to learn more about his time in the war. I was recently able to get a copy of his discharge papers from my mother and they show that he was in the 490th Armored Field Artillery Battalion. His name was Alvin W. Lee. He was born in Manifold, PA but was residing in Washington, PA at the time he went into the service. If anyone has any information about him that would really be wonderful.

Thank you

I am looking for someone that is related to Robert Snow from Maine. I have a friend that has the newspaper clipping from his death and a paper signed by President Roosevelt to him.

Hello,
Just a friendly hello from Buret (Houffalize - Belgium) which was cleared from german troops on 21st january of 1945 at the end of the battle of the bulge by the 11st armored division.

Like others I am seeking information on my father Reinhold O. Schneider. He would never share much about his WWII expirence, except that he was in the Battle of the Bulge and had his feet frozen for 3 months, that he was in the Thunderbolts, and that he had bee shot in the knee.
Daddy passed away in 1970 when I was only 16 so I never really took much interest in his past, with regards to his military service.
Now, I would like to know as much as possible about his war expirence. If anyone can pass along information I'd so appreciate it.
My dad was from Fon du Lac, WI.
Thank you so much
Vickie Johnson

I am looking for information on my father, Willie Macon Sanderson from Onslow County, NC and all I have is that he was PVT CO A 55th Infantry TNG BN WWII. I would love to hear from anyone who may have photos, information etc. Would love to have this knowledge for myself and to leave for my grandkids. I think he also had a nickname "Pete" not sure why. Any information would be greatly appreciated!!!
Thanks,
Yvonne

Hi,
Does anyone have copies of any ship newspapers(i.e. Scuttlebut)for the Hermitage during its trip overseas (
September 29, 1944- October 10th, 1944)? Since my grandfather,
Charles J. Hocker (Company B, 21st AIB) sailed on the Hermitage, I would like to read some ship news that he may have read while on board.

Thank You
Robert Clemens

This is what is written on my Dad's Citation:

Private SAUL J. Disler, 313367507. Medical Detachment, 63rd Armored Infantry Battalion, 11th Armored Division, United States Army. For gallantry in action near Remagne, Belgium, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United States. On 30 December 1944, while Company B 63rd Armored Infantry Battalion, to which he was attached, was advancing toward Remagne, Belgium, Private Disler observed that two tanks to his right front had been hit by enemy shell fire and were burning. With utter disregard of personal safety and with unflinching courage, he immediately moved through intense artillery fire toward the blazing tanks. Upon reaching them, he evacuated two members of the tank crews, rendered first aid and assisted the wounded men to the aid station. The disregard of personal safety and loyal devotion to duty displayed by Private Disler was in accordance with the highest traditions of the United States Army. Private Disler entered the military service from Massachusetts.

Does anyone know who the men were that he evacuated from that tank? He is still around and telling WW2 stories. He doesn't see well enough to be on the computer but would love to speak to these men

My grandpa served with the 11th armored A company. He served in Germany and Austria. I was wondering if anyone remembers him if not ok but if anyone does I would love to know more about him since he does not talk much about the war. I consider him and everyone who fought and gave their life my Heroes. So, any info would be greatly appreciated. His name is Rafael DeLaGarza.

Hi,
I was wondering if anyone remembers my Uncle Bill "RED" Dunne from Brooklyn,NY? He was a tank mechanic & a pretty good bare knuckle fighter in his unit. He had 3 other brothers in the service, one killed while Bill was in the general area.

Thanks alot,
Ed Dunne
EO1 Seabee, Ret.

Hello all,

My Father, Herbert M Aumann was part of the 11th Armored Division.

He passed away in October 2006. We have found among his belongings a Bronze Star, which he never spoke of. I've also recently read a book he had, I believe it came from a reunion, that says my Father was recommended to receive a "Croix de Guerre". Whether he actually received this I do not know.

My Father rarely spoke of his time at war. I am sad to be finding out of his bravery after he has passed, but I am so very proud of him.

If anyone remembers my Father, would you please contact me.

Thank you so much,
Donna Aumann Cooper

Is there someone on this site associated with the 276th Armored Field Artillery Battalion? If so, would you please contact me.

Thank you

Laird Palmer

Hello, I joined the 11th armored chapter that meets in Newport beach CA. My great Uncle Robley C. Reher served in WWII. To preserve his memories as well as others in the group i have started interviewing and recording stories. I hope to one day incorporate my findings into my high school history classes. If you have any information to share with me about your family or have a family member who would like to be interviewd. Or would not mind being interviewed, please contact me via email at
Breher@gmail.com
Cell # 909-993-4506

My dad was a member and proud to serve his country in the 11th Armored Division
Thunderbolt and this is in his memory Albert W. Steele. He was born in Ireland and came to the usa when he was 11 years old and never looked back from that day he landed in the us he was an american and fought for his country and believed in this country. God Bless Him
Love you daddy.

info on Leornard A. Dematteo

My father seved in tank div ww 2 flamethrower, his name was Leonard DeMatteo did any of you know him?

My heartfelt thanks to the 11th vets and their family members who were on a trip to Germany and Europe just recently, and held a commemoration service in the town of Tittling in honor of my father, PFC. James M. Bishop. My Dad was a rifleman in the 1st platoon, Co. A, 21 AIB, 11th AD. He died of wounds April 24, 1945 when he was shot off a vehicle and then run over by another vehicle, prob. a tank. He was buried in the yard of a home just outside the town, later disinterred and buried in the Nuremberg Cemetery.

The former mayor of Tittling, Hr, Herbert Zauhar, has been very helpful in my research of my Dad's death.

May God continue to bless all the vets of WW II, and especially those of the 11th AD.

To all the stalwart Soldiers of the 11th Armored Division, and all those who love them, wherever you may be today:
Heartfelt congratulations and deep thanks from those who wore the uniform after you -- on this 65th Anniversary of your Liberation of the death camp at Mauthausen!
As we approach the anniversary of VE Day, hold your heads high. You will never be forgotten. You good and valiant men have written your names indelibly in the eternal history of free men!
You left your homes and loved ones and traveled across the wide ocean -- and struggled and fought, successfully, to liberate a continent.
May the Good Lord bless and keep each of you for all time.

I am looking for the crewmen on my Dad's tank. SSgt Raymond Cohen was my Dad and Johnny latini was a driver of the tank, Sid Meyer, and Moreales are names that come to mind...if anyone knows if they are alive, I would love to talk with them.

Allen Cohen

I am looking for anyone who has info, served with or knew Daniel Savage. He served in the 11th and fought at the Battle of the Bulge. He was my step-father in law and recently passed away. He never spoke of his time in the service and left me a poster of the 11th Armored Divisions Campaigns of World War 2.

I hope to hear from someone!
Many thanks and God Bless our WW2 Veterans.

On 8 May, 65th anniversary of the first link-up with the Russian Army by the U.S. Third Army.

When the 11th Armored arrived at the Demarcation line along the Inn River, the 41st Cav was sent to make contact with the Russians. It was needed some coordination between Armies to avoid friendly fire. On 8 May 1945 the 41st arrived at Amstetten among columns of retreating Germans. Some Russian planes dropped bombs in the town and Germans and Americans had to run for cover. Then, the first Russians arrived and the historical meeting took place. While the Allies celebrate the link-up some of the biggest German panzers went through Anstetten and run towards Strengberg trying to escape from the Soviet Army. The meeting was filmed, but the following day. The soldiers had to repeat the link-up until it looked nice to the cameraman.

I would like to gather all the information related to the meeting, competition with other units to be the first, relations with the Russians or the mood in those days. If anyone is interested I will send him what I have found until now.

Regards, Jabier

Hello everyone!

My grandfather, Joseph Vreeman, was in the 11th armored 41 Calvary mechanized recon troop C division. I am really trying to find out more information about him. I have used the website to investigate as much as possible, but have been unable to dig up personal accounts. If anyone has more information about him please let me know!! Thanks again to all those vets out there who have given so much for our country.

My mother's cousin , Ruben Kushner was a member of the 778th Tank Batt HQ company. He was killed on Dec 14, 1944. I am looking for anyone that may have known him or has information on the time spent at Camp Barkeley.

spouse of CHARLES HOCKER CO B 21st arm'd inf batt,11th AIF BATT 11th ARM'D DIV

I was wondering if anyone had any information on my Great-Uncle Joe Minnaugh. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I noticed his name mentioned in the story written by John Fague and was wondering if anyone could tell me more.

I've been trying to find any information about my grandfather Staff Sgt. John ("Johnny") F. Moore, HDQS Co. 55th AIB, 11th Armored Division. I really have very little to go on because he never discussed his time during WWII, but I have made copies of all surviving documents that my grandmother has. Luckily, I found this great website! And wouldn't you know it, the first article I printed out was Myron Nosanov's account of the war and he mentions "Sergeant Johnny Moore" several times. I'm SOOOO thankful for Mr. Nosanov and for him sharing his story. If anyone has any more information about my grandfather Johnny Moore, stories, photos, etc. Please let me know.

Even if it's the most minute information, please contact me. I would love to have some contact with anyone from Papaw's time.

My email: eric.a.moore@gmail.com OR heyeazy@me.com

Again, on behalf of my grandmother Ovilee, the rest of my family and myself, thank you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you.

I placed an article about Capt. Chester Doyle Wilkins, 41 HQ Company 41st Tankbattalion,on my site. He was KIA the 31th march 1945.

I am the granddaughter of Wayne Lee, who was 42TNK, Co. D. If anyone has any information to share, I'd appreciate the contact. Thank you.

I am looking for any information on my uncle, Harold Mixson, who served in the 11th Armored. I don't know what division, but he was from Alabama. Thanks so much and God bless all of you veterans.

Gentlemen:

I own several group photographs that used to belong to the late Mr. Anson "Red" W. Bennett, serial number 35510245, who served with the 11th Armoured Division. Specifically, one of the images was taken during World War Two and is captioned, "Hq. Co. CCA 11TH ARMOURED DIVISION at Camp Cooke, California". Before Mr. Bennett's death, he was able to identify most of the men in the photograph. I would like to find out more about these photographs. Also, I would like to know how I might be able to contribute the photographs to your association. Any assistance you can give to me will be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU!

Sincerely,

Harry W. Heller
Personal E-mail Address: Dienst@hotmail.com

My dad C.Albert (Swede) Carlson was in an M8 armored car with the 41st Calvary
Reconnaissance Squadron Mechanized.Some
of his buddies were Fred Till, Dick Smith, Bob Danburg, Vaughn(?)Miller,
Carl(?)Fredrickson. I have studied WWII extensively and would welcome any info on my Dad's experience. Thank You veterans for serving!

Hello, Trying to get info on 63rd Armored Infantry where my uncle Ray Murphy was during the war. He was in the Ardennes, Bulge, and the Rhineland. He was awarded the Purple Heart & Bronze Star

Thank You, Jim Murphy

murphy275@comcast.net

My father was Cpl. Refugio "Hinojos" Ray Cervantes and toward the end of his service was Tech. Sgt. Ray Cervantes.

I've always been proud of his service to our country and to see this web-site with all of the 11th Armored Division History makes me even prouder for all of you who served. If anyone remembers my dad I would enjoy hearing any stories you might be willing to share. My mother is still alive but we lost dad April 10, 2003 and I miss him every day. I wish he would have been able to see this web-site and share memories with me. I do remember him telling me the story of "Rechrival, Belgium".

Thank you,

Mario Cervantes
Goddard, Kansas

Hi, wondering if there is anyone out there who served during the cold war,specifically early 1950's, with the 56th ENG BN who may remember my dad Harold (aka Red) Herzberg.

Regarding the Koehler 63rd Armored Infantry Battalion photos. My father S/Sgt. Thomas McNally C. Co / 63rd AIB was also good friends with S/Sgt. Frank Erbio KIA 1.13.45. I also have photos of Sgt. Erbio's gravesite having visited there in 2005. I would welcome the opportunity to speak with anyone with any additional photos or information pertaining to C Company 63rd AIB of the 11th AD.

I writing on behalf of by Ralph Angione who is watching me type this for him. He served in Company C 22nd Tank Battalion. He thanks the Lord he still here is has used in him as a preacher/teacher of Gospel of Jesus Christ

I saw a note in Google asking about my Dad's Division during WWII. My Dad was in Patton's 3rd Army 11th Armored Division. Anyone that cares to contact me I am more than happy to talk about my Dad and how proud he was serving our country. From his Loving Daughter, Susan for PFC Willard T. Barrowman

We were just going thru some of my mother's old scrapbooks. I came across some of my father's paperwork from when he was in the Army, his promotion orders dated 23 Apr 1943 and signed by Thomas N. Stark Colonel 41st Armored Regiment. My father, Harold W. Logan, is deceased now, but his great-grandson just joined the Army. This makes the fourth generation to serve this country.

Hello, My grandfather was in the 11th armored division. SSGT Claudius A. Wold, from North Dakota and still lives in North Dakota. If there is anyone out there reading this , I sure would appreciate any information you might have about Grandpa. my email address is faithrehling@yahoo.com. Thank you

I am searching for William P. Butler (ASN 35449427), member of Co. B, 21 st Arm. Bn.. He was at the Battle of the Bulge. Probably he was seriously wounded as his place of separation was Thayer General Hospital (Nashville, Tennessee). He enlisted in 1942 in Huntington, West Virginia.
Looking forward to hearing from anyone who can provide details on him/his next of kin.
Thanks in advance,
Best regards,
Antoine
Holland
bulge@hotmail.com

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The last ime I visited here was 2006. I want to once again extend a Merry Christmas to the men who fought in the Ardennes for the ultimate freedom delivered to me. I cannot tell you how greatful I am that you folks stood up to Hitler's thugs and soundly defeated his army at the Battle of the Buldge...Having served during the Viet Nam War, I know the price you paid...May God truly bless all of you. My Dad was SSgt. Raymond Cohen who was wounded as a member of C Company 41st Tank Bn...

My dad was with the 124th Gun Bn arriving 25 Oct 1944 and served there for 4 months durin The Battle of the Bulge. Earning 2 cat 1 and 8 cat 2. Any info on this bn would be very helpful

My grandfather, T4 Ralph Berry served in Hq Co 41st Tank Battalion. On March31, 1945 in Fulda, Germany he crewed a tank with John Duffy(bow gunner), Hernandez(driver) and Company Commander Cpt. Wilkins. They were trying to find a way through town when their tank was attacked Cpt. Wilkins was shot and my grandfather was wounded. T4 Berry took commanded of the tank and raced back to an aid station but it was to late for Cpt. Wilkins. I would like to find John Duffy, Hernandez or there families to share stories and photos from there time in Europe. Thank You!

Previous post on information on the following soldier(my Dad): Dwight T Nickell.
He was assigned to Combat Command A not 42nd Tank Battalion A Company. Anyone who might have information as to this person please contact me.
Thank you.

My Dad was in the 11th Armored Division.
Trying to find info on him. I think he was assigned to the 42nd Tank Battalion
A Company. Not sure.

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When the snow sweeps thru the northern states at this time of year, I think back to those days of cold & misery and give thanks that so many of us survived. I toast you this December and trust your health is at least on a plateau and not degrading. After all, the best we can expect at our age is a plateau. And remember that at our age "Living is a full time job."

To Whom It May Concern,

I am trying to find out some information on my late uncle, Cpl Thomas Benjamin Snow, who was from Lima Ohio. I found a photo of him wearing the 11th patch on his right sleeve in two photos and I know tha he was an infantryman.

My uncle was murdered in 1957 so I never knew him and I am trying to find someone he served with to learn more about him. His discahrge reflects his later service with the Office of Military Government in Berlin from late 1945 - 1946.

He is credited with the Rhineland Campaign and the award of the CIB, but that is about as much as I know. I am attaching a photo taken of him after the war when he was in the reserves in the hopes someone might recognize him. I would be grateful for any help.

Sincerely,

Robert B. Snow
Unit Historian
Son's of the American Legion, SQ-275
Independence, Kentucky

My dad Reinhold Schneider was with the 11th armored as best as I can tell from his papers that I have. I heard stories that he was infantry, and somewhere in the battles he started driving halftrack. If anyone knew my father please contact me as he like many did not discuss the war and I would like to learn about what happened to my dad. He died in 1970 from a farming accident in Wisconsin.

HI...I'm the son of T4 Charles W Coburn (1943-1945)

Iam still alive and well and working,roy

At one point my father posted here:

Visitor's Name: PAUL HAFER
Email: harpster411@mchsi.com
Homepage URL: http://
You are from: streator il
Comments: MY FATHER(WILBUR HAFER) WAS IN THE 11TH ARMORED DIVISION.ALL I KNOW IS THAT HE DROVE A MUNITIONS TRUCK. WOULD BE INTERESTED TO HEAR FROM ANYONE THAT KNEW HIM. HE PASSED AWAY IN 1975 AND DID NOT TALK ABOUT HIS WARTIME EXPERIENCE'S

Sign Time: June 16 2003 at 07:44:49

As i Knew him he was the greatest man in my life and looking out for him and his wishes since he had past in Oct'05 there has been no reply about the grandfather wilbur hafer that I have never met and if someone out there has info about Wilbur Hafer my grandfather please email me. All the music I have and every song that makes me remember him does not take away the pain of the failure I was when he was here. Please help me find out who I am.

My dad (John Dravk - York, PA) was part of the 713th Flame Thrower Tank Batallion that landed on Okinawa.

My father, Bruce Huish was in Troop B, 41 Cavalry Recon Squadron Mechanized. He passed away 10/2001.
Wish I would have found this site much earlier. He always had stories about his service, and attended reunions throughout the country.

COLD WAR FROM 1955-58 FROM FT. KNOX TO BUTZBACH GERMANY. WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO ANY ONE FROM THAT TIME AND AREA. I WAS WITH CO. C, 36 AIB.

My grandad was LT. Harold D. Hussey. He was in B company, 21st A.I.B. He passed away of natural causes on 4/13/09. I hope someone remembers him, and if anyone has any pictures with him. I am also trying to find out if he was in 4th platoon. Any information would be helpful. Thanks you.

my father, Msg Harold M Douglass was with the 11th Armored Div, 22nd Battalion and was at the Battle of the Bulge. He injured his back and was sent to Springfield, MO for surgery. I have his sleeping bags, winter and summer, and would like to donate them to a museum, does anyone have any suggestions

My dad was part of the 11th Armored Division in the Pacific with the 713th Flame Thrower Tank Batallion. I am trying to put together a flag box for him, and I really would like to be able to display his unit patch and unit insignia. Is there any place I could locate either or both of those items?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Mike Reasoner
Lapel, Indiana

I was noticing from the list that attended the reunion recently that there was a George Baur who was in the 490th AFA. My father, Frank Hass, was in the 490th as well. I was wondering if there is any way that maybe Mr. Baur knoew of my father. I have a picture of my father with two men in southern France, and I do not know who they are. My father passed away Jan. 21, 2008. If I can get in contact with Mr. Baur, please let me know.

We are looking for any information regarding my Grandfather Gregorio Gomez, he was 41st Cavalry Recon Sqdn. I hope this finds someone that can help or remembers. Anything from plain general info, to photos his records were lost in the fire and he died long before he could share his story. Thank you Jeremy Gomez jergo73@yaoo.com

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Technician Fourth Grade Alexander Kertok, Mess Sergeant with the 713th Tank Battalion, Headquarters Company, who served on Okinawa, passed away on Friday, August 14th at the age of 92. After the war, he married and raised two sons. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, two sons, two grandsons, and three great grandsons.

As I read the postings on the bulletin board, I am struck by the many later generations who are seeking info on their ancestor who fouight in WWII. If you haven't written your story & memos of that era you are doing your family and others are disservice. So get busy while you have time!

Today, August 6, 2009, my family buried my grandfather, Robert Barrow. He was a proud member of the 11th Armored Division. He was also a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and a real American hero. He spoke so fondly of his fellow soldiers.

DO YOU REMEMBER CAMP BARKELEY HOSPITAL?
I am doing research on the Barkeley Station Hospital and would like to confirm the location of the Emergency entrance, X-ray department, Nurses' quarters, and Administrative entrance. Also was the large building just to the west of the hospital a movie theater?

If you can confirm or correct any of the locations in the accompanying aerial photo, please email me.

A better quality photo and also a postcard photo are located at:

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Many thanks for your service to our country!

Robert Mays

I am looking for anyone with information or photos of my grandfather Lyle S. Willoughby who was a Sgt with the 41st Cavalary Reconnaissance Squadron Mechanized, Company F.

My Grandfather's Name was Sgt Joseph R Sweeney 11th Armored, 41st Recon Squadron, B Troop. I have scanned and cleaned up nearly 100 pictures and have posted some of the names below. If you are interested in any of them, or know of any of these men please contact me!

George Hutto, J.T. May, Leo Hill,
Erinie Pradelli, Dan Courtney, J Miller, Mickey Plaza. Bob Brenel, Joe McNally, Bill Bonk, Sgt Gartner, Sgt Lawhead,
Don Lotz, Bud Howes, Lts; Crow,
Ballard, Gardonia, and Holms,
Ottis Perry, Stan Albin, Frank Roberts, Leo Prterfiled, Cleaton Beaty,
Bell Hamilton, Ed Opachich, Bruno Witkowski, Bell Beverlin,
Hunter, Murphy, Hessler, Auquianto, Popa, Melissie, Sewseizcz,
Wendell Morris, Dan Latshaw, Ed Yaggi, Chuck Wilson, Paul Fox, Al FiRito,
Floyd North, Stan Roos, Casper Emerson, Youngblood, Walsh, Orlie Hellen, Ellsworth Bennett, MARK WEST,
Charles Fisher, Walter Johnson,
Joe Canavan, Maniscalo, Lee Porterfield, Wilfred Ferzacca, Mensch, VanRy,
Merline Crouse, Dan Latshaw,
Celement Kowasskaowksi, Bill Conner,
Bob Brenzel, Fred Hershy, Frank Hensly,
Norbert Wisnienski,
Lt. Col Prince (wife and daughter)

Along with many pictures of Ibis, Cooke, Polk, Co B 91st Armored Ren BN & Camp Polk,

My dad was in the 276th armored field artillery .Was discharged june 30 th 1946. His name is Fred c Barton.
He is gone now . But he had many stories from that time. Thanks for reading.

My dad Paul Parichuk who served in the 492nd Field Artillery from 1942 to 1946 passed away on July 10, 2009.

This guy 's name is David W. Houston, Jr.
He was living in Aberdeen, Mississippi.
During the war he was in an Armored Division but we don't know what division ?
After Christmas 1944, he was billeted for 2 to 3 days in the Mernier Family at Bernimont, a tiny village close to Neufchâteau, Belgium.
Do you maybe know him and do you know what was his former unit ?

My father Maj Leo F Kelly, Quartermaster Corps, trained with the 11th in the US. He spent the European campaign with the XIX Corps.

i am looking for any info on my dad. arthur c swartz he was with company a 22nd tank bn. he was wounded before the bulge.

I discovered this site through my Great Uncle who found out I was interested in history, especially concerning WWII. My Step Great Grandfather, Grandpa Albert, aka Albert Foret, served in the 11th Armored Division, and though I did have the chance to meet him, I was very little and don't really remember him. I never really got the chance to talk to him about his time in the service and would love to find out more about him. If anyone can maybe offer me any stories or tidbits about him or of his travels during his time in the 11th, I would be very thankful!Thanks and God bless!

i found your link on the homapage of the memorial of mauthausen!! i only want to send the soldiers, which stopped the killing in mauthausen, a big "thank you and god bless you"!!!! we should never forgett what happened at that time and we should never forgett the us army, which stopped that terrible part of our history!! thank you very much! greetings from austria

I am trying to find out if there is anyone still alive who can share any stories about my father pfc Gail Nelson Blakely-he was a member of the 575th and told very little to his wife Esther, ,or any of his seven children.

I have tried for years to find a site that has free access, I just am curious if someone could tell me anything??

Here is what we know:
he was a gunner repair man on a half track
he freed prisoners at a concentration camp
he was 18 when he entered the war

from all we hear he knew how to make danishes???

he was married for 34 years, and most of his battalion mates are from Ohio.

Thomas Camby from Ohio was one of his closest friends from the war.

he died in 1986 and he is my greatest hero because of his military service.
He had me when he was 47 years old and he would be 85 in September if he was still living.
the picture is of me, my sister, Lori Gayle, and my wife-whom he never met.

Any antedotal stories or battle stories from anyone would be greatly appreciated

I just discovered this site as a result of an organization in Philadelphia for WWII Vets. I guess I am doing the same as a lot of folks I see in trying to locate anyone that may have known my Dad during the time he served with the 11th Armored Division. He passed away in 96, but I have been getting more involved in all of the things that he just could never speak of as a 19 year old in combat. His name is Willard T. Barrowman. Anyone that recalls him please feel free to e-mail me!
His Loving Daughter, Sue

My Dad, Rudy Deuter, served in WWII, 11th Armored Division. I have one of his uniforms that I am interested in selling.
Anybody know what the best way/where the best venue is to go about this?
Thank you.

Hello my name is Jerry Coburn,son of Charles Coburn.Dad is gone now,and so is most of his history in the 11th.I guess i was hoping someone might have seen his name in some pictures or text on the 11th.Thank You J.C

My Great Uncle Robley C. Reher served in the 11th armored in WWII. I know he met with his fellow comrades before he passed away in 2001. I was wondering if any still meet in the Chino, CA area. If so i would love to meet them. I currently working on my masters and plan on teaching history. I would love to talk with those who served so that one day i may convey to my students the importance of the greatest generation. Any help or direction would be so very appreciated.

If Johnny Lettini or Syd Meyer are still alive, please contact me. I am Ray cohen's son. You may call me at 678-778-6963.

And by the way, thank you for your service at the Buldge and beyond...you are the greatest Americans our history has known.

Allen Cohen

I've recently begun researching the military service of my great uncle and I'm trying to locate anyone that may have known him.

His name is SSGT Elmer R. Miller from Wisconsin. He was a Tank Commander in the 22nd Tank Battalion, 11th Armored Division. Elmer was KIA on January 5, 1945 during the Battle of the Bulge. He is buried in the Luxembourg American Cemetery.

I would be extremely grateful for any information.

I JUST FOUND THIS WEBSITE...I'M JIM SPEAR'S DAUGHTER. Does anyone remember Big Jim Spear? Please e-mail me.

My father Art "Jake" Axmear of Cedar Rapids, IA served in the 11th Armoured Division. I believe he drove a truck and played tenor sax in the company band. He passed away in '04 and we miss him dearly. Other than expressing fondness for his old friends & comrades he never spoke of the war. Our family would love to hear from anyone who knew him.

Keep up your great work!

HR 1818 is a bill To amend title 10, United States Code, to extend military commissary and exchange store privileges to veterans with a compensable service-connected disability and to their dependents. Currently it has been referred to the House Armed Services Committee, Subcommittee on Military Personnel. I urge everyone to contact their U.S. Congressional Representative to show support for this benefit for our vets. Don't let this bill die in committee.

My dad, Robert A. Vogel, was in Battery A of the 491st Armored Field Artillery Battalion. He never talked much about his experiences in the war, but reading the history of the 491st just now was very interesting. He died in 1998.

My grandfather, Frank Logozzo, was with the 11th at the Battle of the Bulge. He passed away 2 weeks ago and now we are all kicking ourselves for not writing down any of his stories. As I struggle with this loss, I have also come to realize that his passing signifies the end of an era, not only for me but for our country. Men of his generation are a different breed aqnd I know that if the generations of today had half the pride and work ethic he had, we may not be facing such hard time now. To all of you who are left from this era, I truly thank you and appreciate all you have sacrificed. I wish I had told my grandfather that.

Delving into the 11th AD from my father's day's as a tank commander during WWII. His name was Stanley W. Gazda...

Looking for information about My Uncle William (Bill) Reap. He served under Gen. Holbrook CCA. He mentions my uncle in a story printed in The Tunderbolt new letter."The Tight Spot". He was from Scranton, Pa but move to New York city. He past away 1969 and have lost contact with his family. I have his Thunderbolt book and a 1955 newsletter. Any information would be greatly appreciated

Looking for anyone who served with Charles Abraham. He srerved with Company B, 55th AIB during WWII

My Uncle, Walter Trought served with the 11th Armored during the Battle of the Bulge. I do not know what unit he belonged to because he never spoke of the war. If anyone knew him I would appreciate any information you could give me about his unit, what the unit did, and any stories you might remember. My Uncle died quite a few years ago and anything you could give would fill in some of the gaps.

I am currently doing some research on my grandfather, Elliott E. Lanier (Earl)Georgia, PFC, 778th Tank battallion, 11th Armored Division, Company D. I have a lot of pictures of his time during the war. I have pictures of him and friends at the 11th Batallion Recreation Hall, loading the U.S.S. Clairmont, in Czechlosvkia and Austria. I have just began my intensive research and would appreciate any help or assistance. My grandfather never felt like a hero, he always said that those men who died during the war were the real heroes, so I guess that is why he never felt like telling stories about his time in the war. I have a picture in which he wrote down some of the men's names. The men in the picture are as follows:

T4- McJay(Iowa)
Sgt. Van De Hey ? (Wis)
Sgt. Nass (Ill)?
T5 Cook (N.J.)
PFC Brewer (N.Y)
PFC Sitter(Mich)
T5 Buchs (Wis)
PFC Blackwell(ILL)
PFC Wilbur (Mass)
T4 Musitano (Pa)
T4 Timmian (Minn)
Harold Moen (Iowa)
Louis Spanish? (N.Y.)
Seraphain Fidow? (N.Y)
Feel free to contact me via email with any information on these men or my grandfather. Thanks

I am looking for information on my Father-in-law, PFC Henry Dudziec. He was from the Greenpoint section of Brooklyn, New York, and served in the 11th at the Battle of the Bulge. As he was the typical soldier who kept his war experiences to himself, his daughter (my wife Allison) would love some info on this early part of his life. This past February was the 4th anniversary of his passing at age 79. Please drop a line if you can help me out....

Thanks so much,
Dan

My father was Francis (Frank) Krentsa of Yonkers, New York. He served in Company B, 41st Tank battalion during WWII.

If any vets who served with my Dad knew him, please email me.

Thanks and Gods blessings,
Theresa

My Dad was in the 490 AFA BAT C 11th A D
His name Coporal Johnie D Morris. If anyone know anything about him or his time in the ETO, Please E-mail me

I would like to find anyone who served with my uncle. His name was John Oberstar and he was in a tank retriever.