Harris M. Beecher HQ Battery, 54th Anti-Aircraft Arty Brigade

Hello all.

I have a huge interest in the history of WW1 and WW2. I live in Belgium and have adopted 15 war graves (1 British, 14 American) in Belgium, France and the Netherlands.

One of my adoption graves is the grave of Harris M. Beecher. He was in the HQ Battery, 54th Anti-Aircraft Arty Brigade. I am trying to find information about this regiment, but I can't seem to find any information on it. It's also remarkable that only 2 soldiers were killed and are buried on the ABMC cemeteries. Can anyone give me a clue or point me in the right direction? I have also no idea what kind of patch they had.

Harris Beecher is also one of two adoption grave soldiers of whom I haven't got a picture. He was born in Aitkin County, Minnesota and grew up in Denver County, Colorado. I didn't find any relatives yet so I hope someday this will occur too.

He died on April 8, 1945 in Belgium, he Died Non-Battle and is buried at the Ardennes American cemetery in Neupré, Belgium.

If anyone can help me in any way with this information... I'd be eternally grateful

This is the link to my website where I honor Harris Beecher: nicksbattlefieldtrips.com

Best regards
Nick
Belgium

 

You probably have this:
Harris M. Beecher | American Battle Monuments Commission
There's formation dates but not much else at:
http://usacac.army.mil/CAC2/CGSC/CARL/nafziger/941UXAB.PDF
Looks like box 218 at the Eisenhower museum may have some material of interest. See:
https://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/research/finding_aids/pdf/US_Army_Unit_Records_Index.pdf
Here's a link to their home page. It may be on line or there maybe someone there who can help yout:
Eisenhower Presidential Library

 

Thank you for the information. By now I have found relatives of him, and pictures. You can read about him on his web page: nicksbattlefieldtrips.com
I hope to find the location of where the pictures are taken where Harris is standing next to his truck, and the location where he had the unfortunate accident.

And I have found just a little information about the regiment, but have to add that to the website.

Thank you all.
Nick