I just called my contact in Aachen we are going to plan an dig sometime I want to explore the area of Elindorf where they were pretty much...
Yeah I hear you I guess what suprises me the most is that so little has been researched and there are few if any who do what I have been doing for...
Hello well I have a suprise for you! I have also been doing the same for about 7 years and have allot of info on the battle also you should check...
Colleville Area When Company G got past the bluff and started inland, about 0900, they were bothered only by light sniping and occasional signs...
Gah I seem to kill threads is it because I have a very intimate knowledge of the divison and people are intimidated? I am open to comments...
I bet you find the same with the 26th regimental history that the H co isnt mentioned allot as they were split up according to need of the other...
After the fall of belgium in 1940 the german speaking peoples of belgium were absorbed into the german opulation on the border regions and mnay...
the DD 214 is helpfull if it is complete and seperation papers they will say which unit hew was discharged from.. Make note I was lucky I have...
I Have allot of information on the 16th Regiment and 634th TD bat and 87th Chemical Mortar as they were units attached to the 16th in man battels...
the sad modern legacy of those actions so many years ago, I am curious about the ammo dup that was found in SE Aachen becuase this is the area...
I would suggest reading up on the actions that happened in the areas where he was sent and then thinking about what those units did as a job and...
Here is an Article that was written about my Grandfathers Buddy John another member of H compnay and last an obituary of my late friend Captain...
Well people I have some information for you! Samuel "Hollywood" Fuller served in HQ compnay K company on D-Day and I company In Aachen since he...
I have to chucle as Sammy Fuller was under my Grandfathers command several times My Grandfathers stated after seeing the Film "This is BS I was...
[IMG] Here is a Photo of Grandfather in Nurneburg in 45.. I am still not quite sure what they were doing there if it was an award cerimony or...
Yes several diggers have been killed by old ordinace over the years an aquaintance of mine and his friend had brought back some american grenades...
Hello I am the Grandson of an executive officer from the 16th IR H co 2nd Bat. I have been doing research for many years and have been trying to...