My father, Sergeant Raymond Lieberman, of the 56th Armored Engineers passed away today March 3, 2007. He only recently began talking about a few of his combat experiences but he was also very proud to have served with the brave men of the 11th Armored Thunderbolts.

My Father Justin Sperry served with the 11th AD in the 133rd Ordnance Maint Bn. He passed away in 1997. I remember he got cards for a reunion but he never went. Was wondering if anyone still out there remembers him? I am his son Dennis.

Hello! It ist so fantastic, that there is a page of the 11th armored division. My name is Anja, I live in Passau, Bavaria. I`m looking for Pedro (Pete) Arellano. He was soldier in the 21st Armored Infantry Battailon... AND HE IS MY GRANDPA! I have been searching for a few years already, and this page is my last hope. Does anybody know him? He was in a town called "Waldkirchen" where he met my grandmother. And he doesn`t know that he has a daughter (my mum) and three grandchildren!
Thank you very much!
Bye, Anja
P.S. My telephone number: 0049 / 179 / 2187000

I am a military spouse who is researching ID Tags/Dog Tags for a book I am writing. I am trying to reach active duty, veterans, and family members who have personal stories about (and images of) their Dog Tags. I have a website: www.dogtaghistory.com, and on it there are questionnaires for those that are interested in sharing their stories.

I am looking for anyone who may have known my Grandfather. He served as a Parts Clerk with the 133rd Ordinance. I am not exactly sure. I do know that he was with the 11th AD however. Please email me any info anyone may have. I was only 5 when he passed away and missed the opprotunity to hear his tales.

I'm just beginning a search for information about my grandfather who served in the 11th Armored Division, 41st Tank Batallion, Company C. His name was Elighye J. Key. I have very limited informaion. I know that he served from October of 1942 until November 1945. I would appreciate any infromation that anyone has about him. Thanks, Missy

Hello, my grandfather PFC Robert Burns from Somerville Mass. was a tanker with the 11thAD, 42nd Tank Batt, Company B. He received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star in Jan of 1945. If anyone knew him or served with the 42nd TB I would really like to hear from you please. He passed away back in 1983 and never spoke of his service much. With regard, his grandson.

Hello,

It's a fantastic website.
I made a website about the 95th Infantry Division one year ago. This division was with the 11th Armored Division during the Battle for Metz (November 1944).

I search any contact of members of the 11th Armored Division who were with the 95th Division during the battle.

Please, visit http://www.ironmenofmetz.new.fr !

Regards,

Jim Burkemper of the SV490thAFA was my dad. He was a pitcher on the baseball teams. Do any members remember him? Please send an email.
Thanks,
Gary Burkemper
636-240-5566

My brother, Paul L. Vandeford, served in Battery A, 399 AFA Bn. 11th Armored Thunderbolt Division, Third Army. Battles of Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe.

My father, Ivan Thornton Mundy, was a Chief Pharmacist Mate (Navy medic) who accompanied troops on the U.S.S.Hermitage in 1944--My Mother and I were living in NYC during that time, and would anxiously await his return from (Bristol, Liverpool,
Southhampton?) every few weeks. Apparently this was when the Hermitage was based at Staten Island.

Would be interested in communicating with anyone who might have known him. He served nobly in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theatres in WWII. He died in 1983.

Hello veterans and families of 11 Armored. I am a budding author, and am writing a book on German service rifles, and about the capture of several WW2 German arms factories by the US Army, namely the Gustloff Werke and Steyr factories in Austria. I know that elements of 11 Armored captured the Gustloff Werke factory, and have read with interest some accounts on this website. I would be interested in any stories from US vets or copies of pictures taken in and around these areas for the book. Feel free to contact me with any information you would like to share!Thanks.

My father was Robert Benjamin McNaughton and my Uncle was Ed McNaughton. My uncle died after a plane he was in was shot down over the pacific. My father survived WW11 and Korea. He was a sargent in the army and was rewarded with 3 purple hearts and 2 bronze stars. My uncle was given a silver star posthumisly. Did anyone know either of them?

My Father Robert Kimble, was a corporal in the 11th armor tank divison,company A 41st tank...his job was a tank driver my mother said ..i just would like to know if anyone knew my father..He was from Ohio

Looking for anyone who might recall Pvt. Monroe Ulrich, A Co., 21st AIB. Wounded 3/3/45, died 3/15/45.

My father was Ssgt Warren Foster, Co D, 41st Tank Battalion. He died on Dec. 7, 1971, when I was 12. Our family knew of his service, his purple heart & bronze star, and a bit of what he saw, but he never spoke of it. He had a scrapbook with pictures that I wasn't allowed to look at until after his death. It took a friend who found this website for me to learn the story of the 41st TB. I know now that those gruesome photos were of a forced labor camp, the route that he followed, and what he encountered. You have provided such a service to myself and my family, I thank you. Please be sure to share your stories now, don't wait. If anyone has anything they'd like to share please contact me.
God Bless,
Mike Foster

My friend Frank Vigil was a member of Troop D, 41st Recon, 11 AD. Are any of his fellow Soldiers still out there and remember Frank? He has been sharing many stories of his time in the unit and remembers his recon buddies fondly. If you knew Frank, please let me know. Thanks!

I am looking to communicate with any WWII veterans who may have known or served with my Grandfather PVT Orbie Lee Bruce KIA 01/19/45. PVT 55 INF BN 11 ARMD DIV ALABAMA Service #34580660. Luxembourg American Cemetery. Married Joyce Lane L.I.,NY (Deceased) Thank you, Respectfully, DSF

My father, Captain Howard Morse Kelly (USA MP's of the 15th army group AMGOT) was a district administrator in the Gmunden area in 1945. I am seeking information about him during this period.

jbf

Dan or others:

Thank you for replying i really appriciate it. talking more and more my grandpa is remembering little by llittle i got a little bit more information to add to that now he was in 42 Rainbow division, 232 Regement, task force Linden. i hope you can help me. thank you

I want to personally wish every member of the 11th Armored Division a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...many of you who fought gallantly for my freedom are passing the torch to newer generations of Americans. However, lest we forget the price you paid in the winter of 1945, it will never be surpassed in the annals of history. My Dad was one of you...I will never forget what he did for me...(SSgt. Raymee Cohen 41st Bn).

WW II: On the Battle Route from Belgium to Linz/Austria the 11th Armored Division reached on the way from Cham, Regen to Waldkirchen the area of TITTLING at the last days of april 1945.
Tittling ist a small market town between Passau and Grafenau. Nearby other villages and towns are Freyung, Hutthurm and Waldkirchen.
After the last combats US-forces were based in Tittling too. In Tittling was a camp for german P.O.W..
The commune of Tittling is looking for US-photos of this time for the municipal archive. Who can help us?
Herbert Zauhar
mayor (1988 - 2005)
zauhar.tittling@t-online.de

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

I was just writing because my grandfather says he doesn't remember why he got a bronze star. On the certificate it says 5 January 1945 awarded for an act of merit or something but i would like to know more about this date and what happend. If there is anyone out there that can help me out I would really appreciate it. thanx a ton
Andrew
P.S. plz email me

Recently, I was asked by a friend to help place artifacts and papers from WWII that belonged to his father with a museum. My friend (Dan Turberville) is the son of 1st Sgt. Floyd B. Turberville of Uriah, AL. (deceased)1st. Sgt. Turberville served with Co. C, 81st Armored Medical Bn. The artifacts and papers filled four footlockers and contains a world of information related to the 11th Armored Division. Before we donate the items to the National D-Day Museum in New Orleans, we wish to make the information available to this site. I will not list the entire collection but it includes rosters from Camp Cooke, CA. and Ft. Polk. From the European theatre, we have GO # 129 dated 10 July 1945, a list of Bronze Star and Purple Heart recepients. There are some photographs from the concentration camp and several unit photographs taken before the unit went to Europe. Plus much more, including some risque material only a soldier would collect.
Please advise the best method for sending the copied paperwork. I have a scanner and copier.

My Grandpa was part of the 41st Cavalary. RIP.

Obituaries
Robert W. (Robbie) Smith

One of the last pages in northern Arizona's colorful, bawdy, frontier past was turned on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006 with the death of a local legend ? Robert W. (Robbie) Smith, age 84, of Williams.

Grandson of Tom "Tennessee" and Mary Smith, a homesteader and frontier town constable, Robbie was born in Clemensaw, near Jerome, on May 14, 1922 to Mark and Katherine (Katie) Smith. The family returned to Williams shortly after Robbie's birth.

Released from Williams High School early for Army service in World War II, Robbie joined the legion of heroes who overran Normandy Beach. He engaged the enemy in three of the fiercest battles of the European Campaign. Returning home at the end of the war, he found peaceful solitude in the harsh loneliness of a working cowboy. From atop a horse, he lived in a world that he loved and could call his own, from the Verde River to the grassy woodlands south of Williams.

Upon marrying Marian Louise (Mary Lou) MacDonald, he left the ranches he had called home and moved into Williams, taking the position of police officer, which he held for 20 years. His colorful stories of his days as a soldier and cowboy, as well as his unique and wonderful sense of humor, provided laughter and joy to the people of Williams for years. He was truly a local treasure and a living institution.

Robbie is survived by his younger sister, Mary Pitts, of Williams; his daughters, Kathie Craig and Robyn Eckel of Williams; and his sons, Paul of Dana Point, Calif. and Marion of Williams. He leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Graveside services will be held for Robbie at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2006 at the Williams Cemetery. Please join the family for a celebration of life at the American Legion following the services.

I am the Field Researcher for the Holocaust Archives at the College of Charleston, Charleston, SC. We would like to talk to concentration camp liberators in your division (anyone who saw firsthand conditions in the camps) if that person is now living in South Carolina or has a South Carolina connection. Please contact me at 864-232-4480 or ktann@charter.net. Thank you. Karen Tannenbaum

My father, Capt. Chester Doyle Wilkins was KIA on 3/31/45. He was with the 41st Tank Battalion, 11th Armored Division. I was born on 2/12/45. He was overseas when I was born. Does anyone recall him?

My thanks to all the soldiers for preserving our freedom and our country.

Dear WW II veterans, please help me to find out info on grandfather. He has been a catain of the Wehrmacht and CO of a artillery battery. At the 14th of april in 1945 his battery was placed near Bayreuth. By recognizing Sherman tanks he ordered to stop the fire and so he has become a POW. That`s all he told me. Perhaps anyone can remember and has info about the place and the particular circumstances. I`d really appreciate it. Thank you. Peter Mehlhorn

My father, Walter F. Schmid served as a Mortar Gunner (607). Today is the 64th anniversary of the day he entered active duty (Nov 11, 1942). He recieved his Purple Heart on Dec 29, 1944 due to his feet being frozen. He died in April 1997. He spoke very little about his service and never attended any of the reunions, but I know that he was proud of his service.

My dad, Pfc. Frank Deutchman, 11AD, 22nd Tk Bn, Co. A, passed away at home on Wednesday, October 25th, 2006 from colon cancer. He was 84. He often spoke of his experiences in Acul, Houffalize, Andernach, Prum, Beyreuth, Fulda, Zella Mellis, Gmunden, Linz, to name a few. He was almost cut in half when he jumped under a truck while on his way to the tree line to pee while bed check charlie straffed him. I miss him terribly and appreciate the efforts he and his buddies made for our freedom.

Hey i was wondering if anyone new my grandfather Roy Burkey it was part of the medical outfit.... they were "captured" in one of the later battles of the buldge but released after they attended to the wounded german soldiers

I visited looking for any pics where my father may have been. He was wounded by a sniper bullet in December 1944. He died at a hospital on December 31. He was a proud member of the 11 Armored Division, 63rd AIB. He is burried in The National Cemetary at Luxemburg. His name was as mine; Joaquin Madril

I am looking to communicate with any surviving veteran who may have fought with my father, Wayne L. Lee, Tank Sergeant of 42nd Battalion of the 11th armored division. I would like to learn more specifically the concentration camps his unit my have been a part of liberating.

Can anyone give me any information on the author of Vocklabruck-Austria..Resume..Independence Day,1945. My dad is very interested in finding out. He served in the 11th Armored Division as a Medic and was a liasion between CCA HQ's and 81st Medic HQ's. He is Sgt Clarence LeMaster. Any info anyone can give me would be greatly appreciated.

We are an English couple now living in Gallneukirchen, just outside Linz. We would like to know about the 11th armoured and its deployment here, we believe there was a pow camp here and also a dp camp. If anyone remembers the area or wants any specific photos we would love to hear from you.

I was born in 1960 and lived most of my live where the National Socialism was concocted. I attended the secondary school Hitler's brother attended, and where Himmler was teaching. I excelled in history without having ever heard about the Third Reich or it's Passau precursor. Susequently, I dedicated my life to fill in those blanks, and I continue to have survivors and liberators honored in numerous cities. In 1995, I planned and organized the first big anniversary trip back "home", with three buses from the 71st Division. They marched parallel to you, on the other bank of the Danube. In 2005 and 2006, I arranged similar trips for vets from the XX corps.
Next spring, I will accompany another group.
If you or somebody else who served in the XII or XX corps during WWII, you are most welcome to join us. We will begin in Landshut on April 18 (taken by the 99th), go to Straubing, Deggendorf and Metten before we switch to 11th territory.. on our way to Linz; most will add a few days to visit Budweis and Prague as well.
If you care to know more about that trip for vets, feel free to contact me. You will also find more in my books WINTERGREEN or AGAINST THE STREAM, both University of Carolina Press. My book OUT OF PASSAU begins with the 26th Infantry entering Passau - where the 11th had just cleared the way. It ends with my plans for the 65th to return as VIPs. They forced Passau to surrender...
Best wishes, Anna

My father, James D. Cahill, was in Company B 55th Armored Infintry Battalion 11th Armored Division. Does anybody remember him or have any information about his time in the service?

I'm doing some research on the German Volkssturm, and would like some input from veterans if possible. If you had contact with a Volkssturm member during the war, could you drop me a line at snafu947@yahoo.com? I've got some questions I'd like to ask you. Thanks in advance.

Wm.T. Ripley

I am trying to find out more information on my father, Donald Abeling. He would have been 17 when he joined up 1943. I believe he was an MP for a while. I do know that he was in Germany, France and possibly Belgium. He always spoke of "staying in a champange factory" with quite the twinkle in his eye. I believe it was in Germany or maybe France. Any information on him would be wonderful. He was from Amsterdam, NY when he joined and went overseas.
Thanks for any help. God bless

The new 11th Armored Division Association Constitution and By-Laws are located here:

http://www.11tharmoreddivision.com/i_bulletinboard.html#constitution

Hi! My Great-Uncle John Rumage was in 42nd Tank Battalion, C Company. He was KIA on Jan. 1, 1945. I would love to talk to anyone that may have known him or know about events surrounding that day. Thanks for the website to honor so many heroes!!

I came across this website while doing research on a book that I am writing with Holocaust survivor Martin Small, former inmate of Mauthausen concenration camp. I have a great amount of respect and gratitude for the brave men who liberated this camp and who fought and died for an ideal. They are America's finest and they make me proud.

On behalf of my friend, Martin Small, I want to thank Jim Curry, member of the 11th who helped save his life by carrying his frail body from the barracks so that he could be counted among the living.

I was a member of the 151 Armored Signal. It was a part of the 11th Armor Division. If any would like to talk about the old times please email my daughter inlaw.. and I will email you back. Thanks.

Don't know how the emixup happened, but my entry should have read:

My dad was Pfc. James M. Bishop, DOW 24April45 near Tittling, Germany

Marvin Bishop

Anyone on here remember my father?
He was a Sgt, Edward "Red" Roberts and
commanded a tank, but I don't know which battalion. I'm hoping someone here
remembers him and can provide some info.
I do remember his unit having a little dog as a mascot that would smoke cigarettes....
Thanx.

My father was Lois W. Magee, Staff Sgt. 11th Armored Div, 42 Tank Bat Company A. He was from Oklahoma. He was in Battle of Bulge, I have some pics and info. He received 2 purple hearts but there was no record of them. He passed away in 1985. Would love to hear from anyone that may have known him. His daughter

The picture is of my father, Kenneth Sutton. He was T/Sgt in the 11th Armored, 22nd Tank BN, "D" Co. I am looking for anyone who was in that unit/company. My dad remembers only a very few names, but two he did remember are John Gamble, and Silvio Magnani (from NJ?) If anyone knows anyone from my dad's unit, please contact me. I am trying to make my dad a remembrance.

God bless the 11th Armored Division troopers for all they have done in WW II.

My father served with the 740th Field Artillery Battalion, 12th Army Group, 3rd Army, supporting the 2nd ID and 106th ID at the St. Vith - Poteau area during the Bulge and later the 11th A D.

Anyone out there familiar with the 740t FA Bn, Battery B?

keep our troop safe
god bless and thank you for my freedom

I had the privilege of hosting Capt. Elmore Fabrick and his wife to lunch the other day, and it was an honorable experience! Capt. Fabrick is 90 yrs young and is a prefect gentleman and his wife Mary is also a wonderful person. He gave me a copy of CO. B's history which I shall treasure. My Dad was Pfc. James M. Bishop, A21AIB, DOW 4April45, Tittling, Germany.

Best wishes to all 11th AD personnel.

I WAS IN THE 91ST CALVARY RECON SQUADRON WHEN I FIRST WENT TO CAMP POLK IN 1942, WHICH WAS LATER REORGANIZED TO THE 41ST CALVARY RECON SQUADRON MECHANIZED.I HELPED CONSTRUCT THE INFILTRATION COURSE AT CAMP POLK.I WAS A SGT. IN TROOP "A" FIRST PLATOON.I WAS WITH THE 41ST UNTIL JAN 14TH 1945 WHERE I WAS INJURED AT LONGSCHAMPS, BELGUIM, WHICH WAS THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE.I WAS ON THE 41ST FOOTBALL TEAM AT CAMP POLK AND CAMP BARKLEY.DISCHARGED OCT.3 1945 AT FT LEWIS WASHINGTON.MY POST WAR EMPLOYMENT WAS FOR THE US FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, US MARSHAL SERVICE.I WILL HAVE MY 83RD BIRTHDAY THIS MONTH THE 12TH OF AUGUST. I ENJOY THE NEWSLETTER AND WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE WHO MAY KNOW ME.

I'm trying to trace my grandfather's service through WWII. I know he was in the Battle of the Bulge and was a bazooka man. That's all he ever told us. If anyone knew Robert P. "Bob" Narup from St. Louis please contact me.

Last december I asked about my grandfather - Peter F. Delaurentis. He was 1945 in Lenzing or Gmunden. It would be nice if someone can tell me a little about him.

I was wondering if there are any surviving members of the Medical Detachment 21st Tank Battalion out of Maryland. My father was Charles "Chink" Davis who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his heroic partipation in connection with a battle at Consdorf, Luxembourg on 12/21 & 12/22/44. He was born and raised in Cumberland Maryland. Thank you and God Bless

A friend owns a Walther PP pistol which is heavily and beautifully engraved, including the name Glenn Denham. This late War pistol was presumably engraved for Mr.(rank unknown)Denham at the Walther Factory in Zella-Mehlis (Suhl) Germany in early to mid April 1945. It is in wonderful condition and would be a prize family heirloom for many of us.
Any information on the address of Mr. Denham or his descendants would be appreciated.
If you prefer, please have him or them contact me at my e-mail address eogletree@outdrs.net
Mr. Denham's unit is unknown but the 11th Armored Division is a likely guess.

Gentlemen: I wonder if any of you might help me. We buried my brother, Marshall H. Harvey this past week. I have a copy of his Army Discharge paper, designating him as "38 479 194 Sergeant, Company M 141st Infantry", and under Battles and Campaigns, it states, "Ardennes Central Europe Rhineland", and stating that he departed from the USA on 10 Dec.. '45, with destination being "ETO", arriving 1 Oct. '44. He was discharged at the end of the war, leaving Europe on 10 Dec. '45, arriving U.S.A. 22 Dec. '45.
I have tried finding specifics on where he fought, and think it might be the Battle of the Bulge, since the document states "Ardennes Central Europe", and the time-frame would be right. However,on Battle of Bulge info, I cannot find anything on "Company M, 141st Infantry", specifically. DO I NEED ANOTHER DESIGNATION OF SOME SORT ADDED TO THIS INFO, IN ORDER TO SEARCH FURTHER? Was this group actually a part of another regiment/group, whatever?? Thanks for any help.

My son is interning this summer at the Virginia Holocaust Museum. He is involved in putting together an exhibit on the specific units who liberated the concentration camps (down to company level or lower). If anyone has any information or questions please email him at eldingo13@aol.com or email me if you prefer. Thanks!!

Looking for information concerning 480th Motor Ambulance Company attached to 11th Armored Division during World War II. My dad was an ambulance driver. I have many photos, but I am having a hard time finding out anything about the unit. Please respond if anyone can help me.

My father was Harold Willard Logan. He was in the 11th Armored Division, 41st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized. I would love to hear from any one who still remembers him. Two of his grandsons are currently in the Army Guard and one of them just found out he had the same MOS as his grandfather.

I trying to track down friends of my uncle, Robert Amato. My information is a little sketchy since he has passed away. He was an Infantryman, originially from Darby, PA, and I think that he fought with the 55th Armored Infantry Brigade. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who has information on him or any unit reunions. Thanks. Hank

My father James C. Lankford was in the 55th AIB 1st platoon from March 16, 1945 till the end. If anyone served with him or knows him i would love to hear from you.

Hi! My name is Colleen. My grandfather (Henry J Ameno-Navy WWII) was the cousin of Captain Robert L Ameno who died in WWII. From reading this site and the info my grandfather had I believed he died Dec 30 1944.

I know this is a long shot, but I thought I would take my chances and see if anyone who might read this might remember Robert Ameno. I am doing some genealogy research and stuff-I am always looking for more info and I would love to be able to take some stories or anything to my grandfather. He recently lost his wife and so I try to visit him often but I am sure he would love to hear about his cousin. He named his son after him and he just told me that last night so I realized his cousin was an important person to him.

Anyway-I really found all the information on this site interesting. I look forward to read more!

My grandfather Pfc. Marcus C. Harris was killed in May 1945 (I believe in Belgium?)...he left 4 young children behind, that grew up with almost no memories of their dad...if anyone remembers him or of him and could share anything at all, it would truly be appreciated...Pfc. Marcus C. Harris, 11th Armored Division (3rd Army), 480th Motor Amb., Co. Thanks so much & God bless.
Susan B. White

I was named after my Uncle, Robert Philip Coakley, who was in the 63rd AIB, Company C. He grew up in Everett, Mass. and was KIA on January 15th, 1945. I sent a letter off to the Military Records branch to get more information about the circumstances of his death, but it sounds like my Uncle's records may have been destroyed in a fire. If anyone has any recollection or knowledge of my Uncle, or other memories of the 63rd AIB, Company C in January 1945, I would appreciate any information you might have. Thank You.

My Grandfather, Daniel Richie of Winona MN, served in Company B of the 55AIB
during the war. He rarely spoke to his family about his time in the ETO.
What I do know is that he was injured in Germany in February of '45 and
after the war took part in the Nazi trials at Nuremberg. I'd appreciate an email from anyone who has a connection to Company B of the 55th AIB or has memories of my Grandfather. God Bless.

I am looking for information on the 11th Armored Division History book published in 1948. Were there two volumes? Were there two books? Have there been reprints? Can I buy it or them somewhere? Is anyone selling it or them? My father was with B492AFA. Please email me, Thanks! Brian

About Erwin Hanstedt and thanks to Ralph Storm (21st AIB) from Eau Claire, Wisconsin, I believe Erwin was found back.
And I already wrote to the Lady who was searching for him.
It was a very fast investigation.
Thank you, Ralph!
Roger Marquet

CPL Erwin Hanstedt, Army SN 36296133
864 Kellog Street
Green Bay
Wisconsin

In 1944-45, Erwin was billeted in Lens-sur-Geer (Oreye), Belgium

He was a member of a maintenance unit.

A Belgian female friend from that time is trying to get in touch with him, to find out what he became.

Information could be sent to:
Roger Marquet
Chenogne, ld B-6640 Sibret, Belgium rogermarquet@skynet.be

I am very happy to have identifed a soldier in a picture on this web site titled "a Half Track Named Patricia". The young man is sitting on the ground, very far left, leaning against the wheel of the vehicle...is my father, Pete Valdez of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was wounded in battle on January 14, 1945. He received the Purple Heart and he passed away in September of 2001 at the age of 79.His second daughter was born in 1946 and he named her Patricia!

Thank you for allowing me to share this with you!

Sincerely,
Gerrie Peterson

Metro MORROCH was in Co B / 55 AIB/ 11th ARMD. He was KIA in Belgium, on Dec.31, 1944 during the advance through the Bois des Haies de Magery towards Acul-Pinsamont, coming from Magerotte.

His former canteen was found.

Does someone remember him?

Thanks for any help
Roger Marquet- Belgium

My Uncle George Ragen, from Phila., Pa. was in the 11th and lost his arm in the Battle of the Bulge

My grandfather, Ben Shanks of Grand Island, Nebraksa, was in the 151st Armored Signal Company of the 11th Division. He just passed away. We found his handwritten notes that mentioned he was shot down over central Europe. Did anyone know him or his history in the war? Thank you. Wyatt

Looking for anyone that might have been in the tank brigade under the command of Lester T. Stauff. Please e-mail me or sign the guestbook about any stories about him.

devin111@adelphia.net

I made a mistake when I originally signed the Guestbook last December. My Dad, Pete Valdez of Colorado Springs Colorado, was in the 11th Armored Division and was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge in February 1945..not in 1944! DUH! My mistake! I would like to make that clarification. If there is anyone who knew my father during this time, I would love to hear from you! Thanks to all!

My uncle, Oliver A. Simmers, died on January 2, 1945 during the Battle of the Bulge. Oliver was in Company A, 21st. Armored. Inf. BN, 11th Armored Division. He died when I was only 6 months old so we never got to "meet" but I'm told I was his "Princess". I would love to hear from anyone who knew him. Please contact me at: dmpaszek@comcast.net

Thank you to those of you who sacrificed so much for my freedom. You are truly the "Greatest Generation"

My Grandfather William Alfano was a Master Seargant in the 133 ORD. In doing some research on him I came up with a question. Can anyone explain what the striping on the white stars on tanks stood for? Pleas email me at brian@brianalfano.com if you can help me figure this out. Thank you,
Brian

May God bless you all that have served and sacrificed for this great nation.

My father Fred Berryman served with the 151st Armored Signal Co. under the 11th Armored Division. Does anyone remember my dad? He passed away in April of 2002. I'd like to talk with anyone who knew him.

Does anyone remember if Sgt. Fraley was a musician? Some of my family friends lived near Fort Polk, and one of the ladies was inquiring. I would appreciate any memories or stories about him that I could share with her.

Thank you for your wonderful website.

Much thanks,
AB

My grandfather, Raymond Byrd, was in the 11th armored division, 22nd battalion, Company B. He was a tank commander. He was wounded December 30, 1944 somewhere in Belgium. Is there anyone out there who remembers Raymond and would be willing to share some information with me? I would greatly appreciate it. Please feel free to e-mail me at: lisa318r@aol.com A special thank you to all the veterans of WW II. God Bless You All!

I am very proud to be a decendant of an 11th armored veteran, James E. Hubble who served during the Battle of the Bulge, 1944. May God bless his fellow soldiers and may he continue to bless the United States of America.

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L-5310 CONTERN

Dear American Veterans and Friends.

Christmas 2005! What a wonderful time to remember, what a wonderful time to be grateful and to honour all those women and men in American uniforms who, some 61 years ago, came to our country to liberate Luxembourg from a four and a half years cruel Nazi tyranny. We shall always remember American Veterans. You are the living legacy of a painful past and now you are our true ambassadors of peace and freedom.

Today, more than 60 years ago, are we still realizing what drama shook our countries and our families at that time? Even now, are we able to measure the sacrifices made by our liberators? Even now, are we ready to give a daily thank you to those who sacrificed their youth and their dreams for our freedom? These are just some of the important questions we should be asking ourselves at a time when any happiness is fleeting and perishable, at a time when men loses sight of true humanism and sacrifices the most important human values on the altars of the gods of greed and degradation.

In the American Military cemetery at Hamm, Luxembourg, five thousand seventy six crosses and David stars remind us that these young Americans sacrificed their lives for our survival and our well being. The message these soldiers who fell on the front lines of the Ardennes battlefield beg us to cherish life, our families and our neighbours. They implore us not to refuse anybody the right to their life and their human dignity, nor to impose any dangerous political, economic or social system on anyone else. This message of peace, freedom, independence and realisation of human values is joined by the same message from the thousands of German soldiers buried in the German cemetery close by. Fate made them enemies in their worldly lives, but now they implore us from eternity where they are reunited and united, to live a brotherly life where selfishness and strive for power have no place.

May all they who thrive on power and domination meditate over the tombs in all the military cemeteries strewn over the countries. May they reflect on the messages of the millions of lives lost on the battlefields from antiquity to today. May they learn the lesson of history.

Dear Veterans, Luxembourg has not forgotten. From the depths of our hearts we all thank you. We wear in our hearts the noble words spoken by President Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg: ?We highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, it is for us the living, to be dedicated to the unfinished work which they, who fought here, have thus far so nobly advanced.

Our gratitude to our dear Veterans and heroes is boundless. We salute and adore you and invite you to visit us whenever the mood strikes you. You have a permanent invitation and you are always welcome.

Our American-Luxembourg's friendship week will be held next year from June 21st to June 26th. You know you are always welcome to join us.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a peaceful and healthy New Year.


Constant Goergen
President

SSGT. Foriest J. Bryant - U.S. Army Vet.

I would like , very much, to hear from anyone, who knew or knew-of my Dad:

1st. Sgt. Foriest Mac Bryant
Hq & Hq Co.
41st. Tank Bn.

Thank You and God Bless!!! FJB

I am searching a veteran, ho reached in May 45, Lenzing (Austria) His Name was J/4 Peter DeLaurentiis, coming from N.J. Hi last known Address (45) was 255 Van Nostrand Avenue in Jersey City

My father, Pete Valdez of Colorado Springs Colorado was a member of the 11th Armored Division. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge in February 1944 in or near Bastogne. He and another wounded GI were each given a shot of morphine and were told "someone will be back later to pick you guys up". 18 hours later, someone did come back to find only one of the wounded GI's still alive. It was my Dad! My father died peacefully and was buried with full military honors in September 2001. I miss you did...thanks for fighting for my freedom.

My Grandfather Robert Coon just recently passed away. He passed away from terminal cancer and before he died he talked to me about the war. I only wish that I had more time to talk about his life with him. I was just wondering if anyone fought with him in World War II and if they wouldn't mind talking to me about him, just to give me some closure in a way. Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Ryan Fleeman

Reading the stories on your site reminds me of the stories my grandfather told me when I was a kid. His name was Chester Dluzniewski (he went by Dean) and he was a tank driver from Philly. He passed away in 1984. If anyone remembers him, please feel free to contact me. Thank you.

My uncle, Erwin Brandt (105 HQMP-St. Peter, IL) passed away on November 25, 2005. I would appreciate any memories of him. Thanks so much

My uncle was Charles L Fulkerson Sgt. Killed Marcj 29th 1945. Would appericate any information on him.

I am a retired US Army Special Forces Officer and my father-in-law, Robert F. Phillips, was an NCO and Officer with B/55th AIB. He never spoke to his family of his WW2 experiences, but he and I would talk about them as he felt I would understand. I visit your site periodically to remember him and to read of those whith whom he felt so honored to have served. De oppresso liber.

My Grandfather Lyle S. Willoughby was a Sgt with the 41st Cavalary Reconnaissance Squadron Mechanized, Company F. He recently passed away and I was wondering if anyone had anything to share with our family. He was very proud to serve is country.

Happy Veterans Day to all members of the 11th Armored Division. Your accomplishments will never be forgotten!

Wayne K. Hanlon (Son)
Jonathan K. Hanlon (Grandson)
Kenneth W. Hanlon 41st Cal. Recon. (Deceased 3/10/98)

I am trying to get some information on the 56th Armored Engineer battalion. If anyone should know or have a distinctive unit insignia or (crest)from this unit, please contact me. In addition, I would like to know what collar insignia was worn by the members? Was it the Engineer collar disk or the armored insignia? Any help would greatly be appreciated. This is for putting together a display case for a former veteran and association member.
Thanks in advance
Jon Michael
Valparaiso, IN

I just want to say that it's been 4 years that I've got a 11th AD patch. I'm still thinking about you and your history, what you've been through during the war.
Thank you again

Gaelle

I would like to contact any WWII 41st Recon Sqd. who may have known my Uncle. James E. Butler. He was killed on April 23, 1945, when his rifle fell to the ground and went off.

Thanks.

My father, Jerry Majdic, would love to hear from anyone that was in the 22nd Tankers, B Company. He is especially interested to get in touch with Willy Wilson from Kentucky. Send me an e-mail and I will put you in touch with him.

My father, Offie Blankenship was a medic in the 81st Armored Medical Battalion. He passed away in 1984. I wonder if anyone may remember him.

41st Tank Bn took the airfield near Cham/Bavaria on April 23th 1945. I am looking for pictures of the captured or destroyed planes. Who can help?

Just a note. My Dad, Aaron Teeple was in the 11th Armored, 41st Cal Recon. and has been telling us about the War.
Some of his questions are:
Does anyone remember the Stardust Club?
Is there anyone from the "Redball Outfit"

All I can say, is they fought the war to bring peace and get it over with as soon as possible. Not like now. Big business seems to dictate it now.