The above 47th Tk Bn link didn't work for me, this one did: http://47thtankbattalion.org/ Interesting to see photos from Rittershoffen, we had a...
I think the 'DEP SUP SQ' is 'Depot Supply Squadron'. Can't find any reference to 'Unit 4 DET A'. This older thread, on the same subject, will...
I have an Ancestry account, Lou. Started out doing a family tree but find it useful for TD research. There's loads of sloppy work by members on...
I go to them any time they're available, especially handy to confirm you have the right guy when they have a common name.
Here's his headstone application, 180th is the correct unit: [ATTACH]
Here are a few links about the US Graves Registration:...
Glad it worked out. Please keep us updated with your research progress.
Bryan - You can take the info from this page: http://www.worldcat.org/title/history-67th-armored-regiment/oclc/3468610&referer=brief_results to...
Welcome, Bryan. If you're on Facebook, there are two 2nd Armored groups: 2nd US Armored Division in WWII and 2nd Armored Division/Benning to...
Welcome, Jim. The map came from this book, page 363: http://www.history.army.mil/html/books/007/7-9-1/index.html You can download it here if you...
Mikel, Just sent you another Dropbox link for part of the 68th's Jan, 45, History Narrative. It covers from the 1st - 21st. I had forgotten I...
justwin1 - Your grandfather is listed in the 87th ID history as a Pfc. in Company M/346 IR. This link will take you to the download page for the...
I sent you a Dropbox link (thru the 14th AD website) to some files for the 68th AIB. Thanks for your efforts to revive these site, too many WWII...
Mike - The file you linked to in post #4 only includes casualties thru the end of Jan, 45. That probably means he was wounded in February. This...
Hello Melanie, Somehow I missed this thread during the last few years but I can offer you some help. Don't know what you've reviewed online but...
The 638th has well written AAR's. I feel names within the text honors both the men who died/were wounded and the ones who survived. I noticed on...
I work on the TD website, always good to get some positive feedback. Steve
Danny-You might enjoy reading this report: http://tankdestroyer.net/images/stories/ArticlePDFs/776th_57mm_AT_Gun_Test_Dec_12_1944-3_pages.pdf
Went back thru the referenced docs/book again and realized I was wrong on the date from the 609th AAR, they were on the Arlon Road the night of...
Searched more this aft. Did find that the 705th had the long barreled 76mm guns, not sure about the 609th. First platoon, Company C, of the...
