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Visitor's Name: Lawrence Brill Email: vmx641@hotmail.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Westerville, Ohio Comments: I would like to hear from anyone who knew my father, Lawrence D. Brill. He was in the 492 Field Arty Btn. He died in 1952. Sign Time: January 26 2004 at 18:59:10

Visitor's Name: Janell (Bishopp) Black Email: janell@thementorgroup.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Troutdale, Oregon Comments: Your webwsite is a godsend for the child of a WWII war veteran, soldier of the 11th Armored Division, 491st Armored Field Artillery, researching her father's military service history. My father, Robert J. Bishopp, is a past president of the 11th Armored Division Association (1995). He is now deceased (May, 2000) as reported on your website. Thank you for your efforts in both keeping the memory of the men of this division alive and for ensuring future generations have accurate historical information about their fathers, grandfathers, uncles and cousins. Sign Time: January 25 2004 at 18:31:42

Visitor's Name: Teri Wickering Cotter Email: cottertlc@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Belding mi Comments: Hi! I am looking for anyone who knew my father, John (Hank) Wickering. Dad passed away in 1971, long before my children were born. I now have two sons in the military (one is serving as a mortar man with the 3rd armored calvery in Iraq). I know they would love to hear stories about their grandfather. Please e-mail me with any stories or pictures you would be willing to share. Sign Time: January 25 2004 at 17:51:42

Visitor's Name: Leslie Klug Email: lesherb@cfl.rr.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Long Island NY (now in Florida) Comments: I am pretty ignorant about my father's history in WWII. I was born 15 years after the end of the war and I just didn't pay attention to his stories (I am saddened by this). My father passed away in 1989. His name was Roger F. Klug and served in the 11th Armored Division. I have some pins he had collected and three of them had notated the following information: 41st Arm'd Regt.; 41st Tank Bn 9/43-8/45; 778 Tank Bn 9/43-8/45. The last pin has the works "Hurl the Thunderbolt" on it. I remember my father attending reunions and receiving a newsletter/publication called The Thunderbolt. If there is anyone who remembers my Dad, I'd love to hear from you. He was from Long Island, NY (East Quogue) and loved the big bands and cars. I imagine those were big topics of discussion for him. He later became a police officer in my hometown of Southampton, NY and acheived the rank of Lieutenant. I miss him very much. Thanks, Leslie Klug Sign Time: January 12 2004 at 09:20:32

Visitor's Name: Hannes Eichsteininger Email: H.Eichsteininger@gmx.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Austria, Ried Comments: Dear Sirs, My name is Hannes Eichsteininger. I am an Austrian historian currently working on the history of Ried, a town in Upper Austria. Who has any rememberance to the days of the 11th Armored Division in Ried (some units of the Division were there in autumn 1945) Thank you for any response! Sign Time: January 06 2004 at 09:53:04

Visitor's Name: Kurt Laughlin Email: FLEETA@peoplepc.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Aliquippa PA Comments: I am looking for photographs of the M3A3 Stuart light tank. This was similar to the M5A1 Stuart that the 11th took to Europe but it had a radial air-cooled engine rather than twin Cadillacs. Pictures of US versions are rare because most of them were sent to the British. The 11th AD did have some while training stateside in 1943. Any help would be appreciated, please contact me at FLEETA@peoplepc.com Kurt Laughlin Sign Time: January 04 2004 at 10:28:52

Visitor's Name: Bill Rattenni Email: bjejn@aol.com Homepage URL: http// You are from: Wilmington, Delaware Comments: I was hoping to hear from anyone who may have served in the 11th. Armored Division with my father, "Carlo Rattenni" from Wilmington, Delaware. My father served in Europe, during WW II with General Patton. My Dad is really looking forward to attending your reunion in August, but has vision difficulties. I would love to hear from anyone who may be attending, that may be able to stop by and say hello to my father. Thanks, Bill Rattenni bjejn@aol.com Sign Time: December 30 2003 at 11:28:15

Visitor's Name: John B. Joyce III Email: johnj@bitstech.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Houston, Tx. Comments: My grandfather, John B. Joyce Sr. served in WWII. I recently received some photos which have been in the family for years. It seems that my grandfather served at Camp Barkeley in 42'. I have a picture with the following inscription "old glory in front of camp headquarters taken from a moving jeep. camp barkeley, texas july 1942. If anyone out there knew my grandfather please contact me. Thanks to all and God Bless America. Sign Time: December 29 2003 at 08:16:50

Visitor's Name: Tom Burchill Email: tsburch@direcway.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Page, ND Comments: My Great Uncle, George A. Nielson served in Company C of the 22nd Tank Battalion. He was killed in action March 3, 1945 at Prum, Germany. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who served in the 22nd Tank Battalion. Thank you to all who have served our country to preserve the freedoms we have. Sign Time: December 27 2003 at 17:52:36

Visitor's Name: randy white Email: rcmdkwhite@ecr.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: centerburg, ohio Comments: my father served in germany in WWII as a tank driver. His name is Dessell White. He remembers his commander was from Mansfield Ohio but he can't remember his name. If anyone knows how I can find this information please let me know. Thanks Sign Time: December 27 2003 at 06:45:58

Visitor's Name: Dawn Rosarius Email: dawn.rosarius@amedd.army.mil Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Frederick, MD Comments: My grandfather, Charles B. Palmer of Middletown, MD was a member of Company C, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion. He is still alive and has provided us with some information, but I'm curious about Company C. Does anyone have any information regarding Company C, 21st AID? Thanks and happy holidays Sign Time: December 26 2003 at 06:02:29

Visitor's Name: carol chalmers riley Email: rile@access4less.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Bakersfield california Comments: Hi My name is Carol Chalmers Riley. My dad was in the 82nd airborne 11th armored division. Does anyone know of Luther Arnold Chalmers He was from Yakama Washington. He was a mechanic and a paratrooper. He made 42 jumps, he talked of crossing the Rhine River. He was only grazed once in the leg on the way down from anti aircraft fire and landed on the ground with a boot full of blood. Please e-mail me if you knew him. Thanks Sign Time: December 25 2003 at 20:08:53

Visitor's Name: carol chalmers riley Email: rile@access4less.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Bakersfield california Comments: Hi My name is Carol Chalmers Riley. My dad was in the 82nd airborne 11th armored division. Does anyone know of Luther Arnold Chalmers He was from Yakama Washington. He was a mechanic and a paratrooper. Please e-mail me if you knew him. Thanks Sign Time: December 25 2003 at 19:52:42

Visitor's Name: James W. Schmid Email: jschmid03@comcast.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Thornton, Colorado Comments: Merry Christmas to all who are looking though this website. My father, Walter F. Schmid served in CO B 21RST ARMD INF BN 11TH ARMD DIV as a MORTAR GUNNER 607. He was inducted at Ft. Leavenworth KS on Nov. 4, 1942. He was wounded on Dec. 29, 1944 in Belgium. He arrived in England on Oct. 10, 1944. He was a PFC. I am his youngest son. Dad passed away after a long illness on April 5, 1997. He spoke very little about details of his service. He told us that he went to Camp Hood in Texas and he was also stationed in California, I think Lom Poc. His fondest memory which he spoke about was the smell of Hershy Penn. as he was on his way back home. Dads' feet were frozen and this is where he never really talked about his experiences much. Apparently, he was not in Belgium for more than a couple of days before he was shipped back to England for treatment. If anyone remembers him or if you have any pictures of him during his service, I would love to hear from you. Sign Time: December 23 2003 at 10:13:52

Visitor's Name: marvin bishop Email: mabishop@aikenelectric.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from:   Comments: Hello to all 11th AD vets - Merrry Christmas &Happy New Year! My sons and I will be restoring a WW II vntage jeep, and want to outfit it for the 11th AD, 21st AIB. We want to do it correctly, and would like any jeep photos you may be willing to share. One day soon we would like to haul it to a 11th AD convention. Thanks to any who can help. Thanks to all of you for your sacrifices! Sign Time: December 17 2003 at 14:51:17

Visitor's Name: Christopher W. Blackwell Email: christopher.blackwell@furman.edu Homepage URL: http://classics.furman.edu You are from: Greenville, SC Comments: Merry Christmas to you all! I am looking for information about William P. Hackney, a Lieutenant in the 42 Tank Battalion, A Company. He was killed on January 1, 1945. He is my wife's grandfather, and none of her family know anything about service in the war. His service records were lost in the St. Louis fire, so I've been reconstructing what I can from books and this excellent site. Thanks to you all, for everything. All the best, Chris Blackwell Sign Time: December 15 2003 at 13:56:22

Visitor's Name: Stephen J. Jesselli Email: jesselli@nytimes.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from:   Comments: My Father, Frank Jesselli, was in the 11th armored Division. The name of his Sherman tank was "Don't fence me in." Is there anyone who remembers him and can share some stories about him? Please email and thanks for your time Sign Time: December 14 2003 at 17:51:50

Visitor's Name: Marianne Conolly Davenport Email: edavenport67@wmconnect.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Iowa City Iowa Comments: I am looking for any information that anyone would have on my father James Lowell Conolly. This is what I know - he was the first person drafted for WW2 out of the state of Michigan- he was from Paw Paw. His military papers tell me this - he was a Radio Tester- he served from March 21, 1941- Kalamazoo - untill June 30, 1945. He was in the following battles - Naples- Foggia, North Apennies, Po Valley, Rome- Arno. He died when I was 16 and would love to know what he was like as a young man - if anyone has any information or knew him please write me. I appreciate any information. Sign Time: December 04 2003 at 19:29:09

Visitor's Name: Jon M. Jones "Sam" Email: sjones@woodsideplantation.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Aiken, SC Comments: My Uncle,Sgt.Jon M Jones, was with the 41st Tank Battalion, Akron unit. He died in battle on or about Jan 15, 1945. I have been provided some reports of what happened and have a deep desire to know more. To the best of my knowledge, the following soldiers were involved that day: T/5 Herbert H."Doc"Burr; T/5 Ralph Matthews;Sgt.David Kasavan:Lt. Burns and certainly others. If you have any information or were personnally involved, I would be so grateful to hear from you. Thank You and God Bless, Sam Jones Sign Time: December 03 2003 at 13:56:56

Visitor's Name: Markus Glaser Email: markusglaser74@yahoo.de Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Schwarzenfeld, Germany Comments: Hello I'm searching for Soldier of April 22nd 1945. On this day Schwarzenfeld was the daily goal of Combat Command B. Please get in contact to me. Markus Glaser Sign Time: December 01 2003 at 05:56:51

Visitor's Name: matthew woods Email: redlight444@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: pleasureville ky Comments: if anyone could,please tell me if you fought with Daniel Chester Woods, Cpl. he was my grandfather, and i would like to know what kind of young man he was??? Sign Time: November 28 2003 at 15:15:07

Visitor's Name: Bill Finical Email: bill.finical@TTUHSC.edu Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Odessa, Texas Comments: I am researching the 277th Engineer Bn and its participation with the 11th Armored Division during WWII. Specifically looking for anyone knowing lSG A. W. Radford of Mansfield La. who serviced with the unit. Sign Time: November 26 2003 at 10:18:38

Visitor's Name: Tricia Goyer Email: tricia@thegoyers.com Homepage URL: http://www.thegoyers.com/dustandashes You are from: Kalispell, MT Comments: Hi Friends! For my next novel, "Night Song: A Story of Sacrifice," my main character is a medic for the 11th Armored Division in Europe. He'll most likely work in an aid station near the front. And perhaps he'll even be forced to work in the midst of a battle when one of his "aid men" gets injured. (My poor characters, what hard situations they are forced to face!) Anyway, would you please email me if you have any information about medics--whether you worked as one, was treated by one, was friends with one, etc. Also, feel free to forward this to any of your buddies that could offer help! Thanks in advance for any help that you can give! Tricia Goyer tricia@thegoyers.com www.thegoyers.com/dustandashes Sign Time: November 15 2003 at 10:45:50

Visitor's Name: Patty Anderson Email: pattyanderson12@cox.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: daughter of half track driver Howard Anderson of Nebraska Comments: Hello- I've just located your site & wanted to share info re my father, Howard Anderson who was a half tracker with the 11th Armored. My Dad, Howard Anderson of Omaha, Nebraska died 11-30-90 after a long illness & my Mom, Ila died 8-18-03. My Dad had very few photos of his time in the ETO but if you would like me to provide any copies, please let me know & I will scan what I have for you. Thanks and God Bless you all for your service & sacrifice. You truly are this great Nation's "Greatest Generation". Patty Anderson Omaha, Nebraska Sign Time: November 12 2003 at 21:17:34

Visitor's Name: Robert Stultz Email: RASBNIC @ AOL.Com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: GA Comments: Private message. Click here to read it. Sign Time: November 12 2003 at 18:32:17

Visitor's Name: Simon H Email: simon@lerenfort.fsnet.co.uk Homepage URL: http://www.lerenfort.fsnet.co.uk You are from: UK Comments: We are presently restoring a Harley Davidson WLA to WW2 USA specification. We would very much like to mark it up as belonging to the 56th Armored Engineer Battalion of the 11th Armored Division. This unit was stationed near my home town in 1943. We hope it will help perpetuate the memory of all those who served in the 11th Armored and came to England before travelling onto the ETO. If you can help with what unit markings a dispatch rider belonging to this unit might have carried on his bike please contact me. Thank You. Simon Sign Time: November 11 2003 at 00:39:07

Visitor's Name: Troy Hokanson Email: gospacemonkeygo@hotmail.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Olympia, WA Comments: My late, great uncle, Roscoe Sapp from Missouri served in HQ Co., 55th AIB, 11th Armored Divsion during World War II. Does anybody remember him and if so, can you tell me any stories. He passed away several years ago, and never talked about the war. I am very curious about what he was like back then. Thank you so much. Sign Time: November 10 2003 at 10:33:07

Visitor's Name: Reuel F. Kleckner Jr. Email: reueljr@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Philadelphia, PA Comments: Dad(Reuel Kleckner-deceased)was a member of the 11th Armored at the Bulge from Philly. I believe he was in the 81st Medical. His job was a medic and signal operator. He attained the rank of corporal.He was of small stature and may have been nicknamed "Pops" because he was older than most.He was married before the war, and had his first child (my sister)while overseas. He spoke little to his family about his experiences. Does anyone remember him? I'd be very interested in any recollections. Regards, Reuel Jr. Sign Time: November 08 2003 at 13:19:31

Visitor's Name: Bill Trumbo Email: wtrumbo@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Midland, Tx Comments: I was a medical aid man in Hq Co. 63rd AIB. This web site brings back lots of memories. Also sad how much I have forgotten. Does anyone remember me? Two good frieds were Jack R. Purcell and Arthur Wippman. Wonder what became of them? Sign Time: November 06 2003 at 15:53:01

Visitor's Name: Deborah Bernstein Email: pr4travel@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from:   Comments: P.S. -- Dad (the late Aaron Bernstein) was a 1st Lieutenant in the 491st Armored Field Artillery Battalion and author of the battalion's "Battery Adjust." Sign Time: November 06 2003 at 00:08:48

Visitor's Name: Deborah Bernstein Email: pr4travel@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Ohio Comments: I'm very sad to report the death of my father, Aaron Bernstein. The bugler has finally called. As Veteran's Day approaches, I wanted to share a poem he wrote for Battery Adjust back in 1945. I'm sorry the spacing doesn't work in this format, but the words and the sentiment certainly do. Best wishes to all of you -- and a final salute and farewell from my dad..... TAPS No more your comrades’ strident screams Shall mar your peaceful rest; Your battle’s o’er, your strife is done, Sleep deep in Mother’s breast. Farewell! Dear friend, farewell, The fever’s past. Though gone from us, you know perhaps The bugler’s playing Taps. Farewell, dear friend, your time has come, Tomorrow then, my turn perhaps To cause the bugle’s mellow notes Ring though the dusk with measured bars of Taps. How still upon the sunset’s breast The mellow, bell-like notes are pressed. Though cannon roar, still all is quiet, As if ‘twere silent. Holy night. The silver tones of Taps Still linger while the twilight falls The saddest of the bugler’s calls. The notes say, “Go to sleep and rest.” Farewell, dear friend, farewell. Just one more look before I go. Just one more tear to fall, Just one salute to you and then, God bless your soul, Amen. Aaron Bernstein (Written in 1945) Sign Time: November 05 2003 at 17:57:47

Visitor's Name: Curtis N. Craft Email: btdiga@meckcom.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Dundas VA origionally from Wise VA Comments: I am the eldest nephew of William C. Craft, Jr. who was a Lt. in Co. A 63rd AIB. Uncle C was wounded in the first battle that outfit participated in (near Bastogne). I believe he is the unnamed Lt. in Mr. Dunn's story. I have a book written by Howard F. Tucker, Jr. in which my uncle is mentioned. I have posted two photos on the 63rd site. I would appreciate any details concerning my uncle, that anyone can furnish. Also have some V-Mail's to Mama and Papa (his parents) in which he remembers me. A set of domino's from Salzburg was his gift to me on his return home and I still have them. Seldom used as they mean so much to me. Sign Time: November 05 2003 at 16:00:11

Visitor's Name: Ragnar Liljequist Email: ragtime@sounddsl.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Bainbridge Island WA Comments: Trying to determine Adrian "Buzz" Liljequist's unit, command or battalion in the 11th Armored Division; however, I would like to hear from anyone who knew him; he was a favorite cousin. Kudos to all the people who put this website together; I've thoroughly enjoyed perusing it. Many thanks Sign Time: November 05 2003 at 11:51:09

Visitor's Name: Carol Grieb Email: locs@aunflower.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from:   Comments: Can anyone tell me anything about these former soldiers of the 11th Armored: Gerald Reith; Gerald Skipton; John Ward? I am trying to locate them or their families. Carol Sign Time: November 03 2003 at 19:56:35

Visitor's Name: Tricia Goyer Email: tricia@thegoyers.com Homepage URL: http://www.thegoyers.com/dustandashes You are from: Kalispell, MT Comments: Hi guys, Currently I'm researching the "dark magic" behind the Nazi movement. It's part of the story line of my next novel, and it's not fun stuff. My question for you: Have you heard of anything concerning Nazi "black magic"? Did this subject ever come up during your time in the war? One quote reads: "Economics will not tell us why men should manufacture soap from human fat, as the Nazis did. Social custom, in the form of background anti-Semitism, is a feeble explanation for the deaths of six million Jews." (The Occult-Reich, J.H. Brennan) I thought he made a good point, and I was curious about your thoughts. Tricia Goyer www.thegoyers.com/dustandashes Sign Time: November 03 2003 at 08:02:54

Visitor's Name: onyegbu Email: mumu@maga.com Homepage URL: www.mumu.maga.com You are from: lome togo Comments: i love this is good thanks Sign Time: October 28 2003 at 03:25:15

Visitor's Name: Andrew Warcken Email: awarcken@yahoo.com Homepage URL:   You are from: Brooklyn Park, MN Comments: Hi, I am a great nephew of the Warcken twins that died serving in WWII. I was doing a yahoo search on my last name and came across this site. I would like to say thank you very much to whom ever has put this information on the internet. I only knew that the 2 of them died in WWII, but didn't know too much about them and what they did. So many men and women have served and I am so very thankful to them and to all of you associated with my uncles. The twins still have 2 living siblings living in ND. Rose is the eldest of the family and Albert, I believe was the youngest. They live together on a small farm in rural ND. I am going to get this to them if they don't have something like it all ready. Once again thank you and I have enjoyed reading from this site. Andrew Warcken Sign Time: October 20 2003 at 13:54:56

Visitor's Name: Robert A. Clemens Email: savehistry@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Massachusetts Comments: I am looking for information pertaining to Company B of the 81st medics. They were part of Combat Command B who hit the enemy lines near Jodenville and Chenogne, Belgium on December 30th and 31st, 1944. If there is anyone who can tell me about their combat experience during those opening days of battle, I would greatly appreciate it. Medics from Company B took care of my grandfather after he was wounded at Chenogne on December 31st, 1944. Sign Time: October 19 2003 at 18:40:06

Visitor's Name: Aaron Jackson Email: bad71c10@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Augusta,Kansas Comments: I was trying to find anyone who new my grandpa. His name was Ernest O. Jackson and he was in the 21st. Inf. Bn. Sign Time: October 17 2003 at 21:12:56

Visitor's Name: Lonnie Ramsey Email: loontoon4@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Oklahoma Comments: I would like to know if anyone knows my great-uncle Otha Ramsey. He was in the 21AIB Co. A. He died on New Year's Day 1945. Thank you! Lonnie Ramsey Sign Time: October 16 2003 at 22:31:25

Visitor's Name: Kenneth Reuss Email: kenneth78@springmail.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Spring Park, Minnesota Comments: This is in reference to a message placed by Editor Dan O'Brien seversl days ago. I tried to Email you using the Email add. you listed but my computer won't accept it. Is it correct? Sign Time: October 16 2003 at 12:15:12

Visitor's Name: Web Site Editor, Dan O'Brien Email: EditorDan11ADA@charter.net Homepage URL: http://www.11tharmoreddivision.com You are from: Wenatchee, Washington Comments: My apologies to all who have been unable to contact me by email within the past 1½ months. I have been off line due to virus and worm problems, which have now been corrected. It was necessary to change my web site email address to the one posted in this message. Anyone who was unable to contact the Web Site Editor, or who did not get a reply to their email message, is encouraged to send their message again. I am truly sorry for any inconvenience this has caused. Sign Time: October 13 2003 at 21:16:11

Visitor's Name: Richard Oliver Email: KTO@cambridgeoh.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Byesville, Ohio 43723 Comments: I would like to hear from any 11th armored division. WWII Battle of the Bulge. Richard Oliver 223 Meek Ave. Byesville, Oh Sign Time: October 09 2003 at 16:43:37

Visitor's Name: Ed McKnight Email: ussranger@velocitus.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Boise, ID Comments: My Uncle Franklin McKnight (deceased), who was from Memphis, Mo., was a member of the 11th Armored Division. I don't have any more information on him (lost contact with his kids), but would like to know what Unit he was in. I have several picture of him that show the 11th inignia. His rank in the picture shows two inverted chevrons over a "T". I do know he was a tank driver. I also have a picture of him in Camp Polk, La., that was taken in February of 1943. Can anyone help me with this or additional information? I'm working on a family history and would like to comment on his service to his country in more detail. I've read several historical accounts of the 11th in general, but would like to read about his Unit in particular. Sign Time: October 08 2003 at 17:27:26

Visitor's Name: Alex Heidinga Email: realheidi@hotmail.com Homepage URL:   You are from: Holland Comments: We just bought a house in Buret (near Bastogne and houffalize Belgium) and I would like to know if there are some pictures from Buret during the Battle. Can somebody help me with that Sign Time: October 07 2003 at 07:57:20

Visitor's Name: George Falvella Email: Jupiterretipuj@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Massachusetts Comments: My dad served with the 41st Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron; I believe he was a Major while the outfit was in Europe. He spoke little about his experience, but left a wealth of letters home, snapshpots and some Thunderbolt maps and books. Any body know him? I'd be interested in your recollections. George Jr Sign Time: October 06 2003 at 12:27:20

Visitor's Name: Bill Trumbo Email: wtrumbo@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Midland,Tx Comments: Mark green, send me an E mail. Have pictures and info Sign Time: October 03 2003 at 08:46:54

Visitor's Name: Bill Trumbo Email: wtrumbo@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Midland, Tx Comments: I was in the same unit as Mark Green, and have some pictures and information about Wippman. Tried to reach Green, but his E Mail address would not work,something wrong with it. Get touch with me. Sign Time: October 03 2003 at 08:44:38

Visitor's Name: Richard Oliver Email: kto@cambridgeoh.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Byesville, Ohio Comments: Would like to hear from fellow veterans out of the 11th Armored division. Please sendletters to Richard Oliver 233 Meek Ave. Byesville,Ohio 437 Sign Time: October 02 2003 at 16:26:23

Visitor's Name: MARK GREENE Email: GREEMARK@OPTONLINE.NET Homepage URL: http:// You are from: NY Comments: I WAS A MACHINE GUNNER HQ 63AIB.GEORGE GUTHRIE WAS MY ASST GUNNER. HE WAS LATER KILLED IN ACTION. ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AFTERWARD, ARTHUR WIPPMAN WAS AWARDED A SILVER STAR.DOES ANYONE KNOW THE DETAILS ? Sign Time: September 24 2003 at 13:16:16

Visitor's Name: Robert Clemens Email:   Homepage URL: http:// You are from:   Comments: Dear Friends, One of the highlights of my life was having the opportunity to attend the 61st Annual Reunion of the 11th Armored Division in Buffalo. What made it more special was being there with my grandfather to share in his history. Grandpop served in B Company of the 21st AIB. His experience in the war brought with it good and bad times. The good memories are those of the special bonds he developed with his fellow comrades. They trained, ate, slept, played, and fought together. They were like family and to this day, grandpop thinks about them- especially his comrades who were killed so far away on the far away battlefields of Belgium. I enjoyed the bond my grandfather and I shared that week and will cherish it for the rest of my life. In memory of that special event in Buffalo, I want to share a photo I took during the Sing-Along. Included are the men of Company B, of the 21st AIB. May the memory of their sacrifices and contributions live on forever. From left to right: my grandmother (sitting), Gloria Hocker; Ralph Storm, Frank Hartzell, Roger Marquet (Belgian visitor who is well known throughout the ranks of the 11th for shepherding returning veterans around the battlefields they fought on nearly 60 years ago. Roger is an honorary member of the association for what he has done for the 11th Armored veterans over the years. His work is attributed to his sincere appreciation for the soldiers who liberated his country from the Nazis. He has also adopted a few graves of American soldiers buried in Henri Chapel American Cemetary in Belgium), John Fague; my grandfather, Charles Hocker; and the Captain of B Company, Elmore Fabrick. To all a special thanks for what you did. You will always be remembered. All the Best Robert A. Clemens Sign Time: September 12 2003 at 15:41:47

Visitor's Name: john bestwick Email: jsbpab@hotmail.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: moorpark,california Comments: CPL.WILLIAM H. ZIMMER 21ST.INFANTRY BATTALION. K.I.A. APRIL 26,1945. ANY INFORMATION FROM ANYBODY WHO KNEW HIM OR HOW HE WAS KILLED WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED BY HIS SISTER.THANK YOU,DELPHINE MCDONNELL (ZIMMER) Sign Time: September 10 2003 at 11:05:44

Visitor's Name: Jan Beattie (Janifred Sue Jones) Email: jbeattie@mail.coloacad.org Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Denver, Colorado Comments: I am the daughter of Lt. W. Fred Jones, 21st AIB, who was killed January 1, 1945 in Chenogne, Belgium. (I was born at Camp Cooke, CA in April, 1944, before he shipped out for Europe.) I would be interested to hear any stories about my dad from those of his fellow comrades in arms who would be kind enough to share their memories. Thank you. Sign Time: September 07 2003 at 14:15:08

Visitor's Name: Tricia Goyer Email: fromdustandashes@hotmail.com Homepage URL: http://www.thegoyers.com/dustandashes You are from: Kalispell, MT Comments: Hi! I've started a Yahoo email group for the 11th Armored Division. This group is for friends and family members of 11th Armored Division Veterans. The purpose is to share stories and to keep each other updated on what's happening with 11th Armored Division veterans. To join the email group, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/11thArmoredDivision If you have any questions, you can email me at: fromdustandashes@hotmail.com Sign Time: September 05 2003 at 18:01:52

Visitor's Name: Connell McNally Email: fander01@pipeline.uafortsmith.edu Homepage URL: http:// You are from:   Comments: I'm not sure if any of you can help me, but if you can I'd be greatful. My dad restores antique military vehicles as a hobby. His current project is a '42 WC 55 Gun Motor Carriage. He's gotten quite far but he's stuck due to lack of info. He need schematics or dimensions or pictures of the ration box, ammo boxes, & bucket mount. If anyone has any of this or knows anyone who does, please contact me at the above address. Sign Time: September 05 2003 at 08:51:42

Visitor's Name: Roger Marquet Email: rogermarquet@wanadoo.be Homepage URL: http://www.users.skynet.be/bugecriba You are from: Sibret, Belgium Comments: Oliver Simmers Co"A" / 21st A.I.B was KIA in Monty on Jan.2,1945. He was transfeered from 8th Armored when still in Camp Polk. Does someone remember him ? Sign Time: September 04 2003 at 16:10:17

Visitor's Name: Lucille Avery Email: lucilea23@aol.com Homepage URL: http://www.kc-mall.net You are from: New York NY USA Comments: Fantastic site :) Sign Time: August 27 2003 at 00:07:32

Visitor's Name: Bryce A. Crosby Email: bcrosby@nd.ngb.army.mil Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Devils Lake, North Dakota Comments: Greetings! My father, Duane F. Crosby, was in B Company of the 491st AFA. I am looking for pictures of the artwork that done on the side of the M7 Priest that he was assigned to. I believe it was labeled "Burlesque Betty". Please email me if you can assist. Sign Time: August 15 2003 at 11:54:41

Visitor's Name: Bob Rice Email: ricerc@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Richmond, VA Comments: BARNEY WEBBER: Does anyone know a Barney Webber, who was with the 11th Armored Division in 1944-45? Please email me if you do. (ricerc@aol.com) Sign Time: August 10 2003 at 12:40:40

Visitor's Name: Vickie Abraham Haney Email: yenahed@atrweb.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Michigan Comments: What a wonderful site! I found it when I received a postcard from my Aunt and Uncle that was addressed to my Dad. My Dad was Cpl. Robert E. Abraham (possibly known as Abe). He passed in 1987 and didn't share alot about his war experiences. He was wounded twice and awarded the Purple Heart. He was shot by a sniper on April 6, 1945. I would like to know where the 11th was at the time. He was a gunner in the 42d Tank Bn. One of his biggest regrets was that he was in the hospital and never really got to "see" Paris! I have his pictures of the entire Company. Would anyone be interested? Please let me know if you remember him or have any pictures. Sign Time: August 06 2003 at 20:38:03

Visitor's Name: Ellyn Fox Email: Paradoxicallyfox@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from:   Comments: I learned only today that my father was with the 11th during the liberation of Mauthausen. My father was an army medic usually involved in the midst of battles. He often pulled others from where they fell, and eventually transported them to hospitals. If anyone knows anything of my father, please let me know. His name is Manuel D. Raposa and he was either living in Fall River, MA or Providence, RI prior to the war. Unfortunately I know little of my father. Any information would be precious to me. God Bless you all. You are all heroes. Sign Time: August 04 2003 at 14:24:39

Visitor's Name: Dennis A. Olson Email: olsonls48@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Kane, Pa Comments: My father was Homer (Gus) Olson. He served in Company B, 11th Armored Division. I never knew that he wrote an article entitled "My Life in the Army with Company B 55th Armored Infantry Battalion" until I just visited your website. I remember he went to many of the reunions (Company B). He use to tell me how close he was to his buddies and how much they meant to him. Sadly he passed away several years ago of lung cancer. I have many questions I wish I could ask him. I was in the Air Force on active duty during the Vietnam War and then in the Army Reserve. I can understand why he felt so deeply for his buddies. If anyone has any information/stories concerning my father, please contact me - you can use my E-mail. Thank you very much. Sign Time: July 29 2003 at 16:00:55

Visitor's Name: R.W.J. Werkheiser Email: alabamaw@frontiernet.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Little River,Ala. Comments: I am interesed in anyone who knew my uncle Herbert O. Werkheiser, who was wiyh the 705 Tank destroyers,he was killed march 31 after Rhine crossing. Sign Time: July 21 2003 at 09:45:48

Visitor's Name: Robert F. Hudson Email: seadog475@cox.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Norfolk, VA Comments: I am the son in law of William Linwood Cavender, technician Fifth Grade, who is now deceased. I think he served from Feb 2 1944 to March 10 1946 with the 11th Armored. Do you have a locator for this site? Sign Time: July 18 2003 at 13:12:24

Visitor's Name: marvin bishop Email: mabishop@aikenelectric.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: SC Comments: Does anyone out there have copies of the "after action reports" for CO. A of the 21st AIB? My dad, Pfc James M. Bishop was KIA 4-24-45 near Tittling, Germany, was prob. shot by sniper fire from a house and was then run over by one of the US tanks. Tragic, but it did happen sometimes. I have located the house and the current resident was a girl of 14 at the time. She remembers the temp burial in the front yard of the house, but was not ther at the time of the battle. Any Co A vets out there? Thanks for any replies. Thanks to all vets esp those of the 11th AD. God bless you all. Sign Time: July 17 2003 at 16:30:35

Visitor's Name: Marion Abramovitz Shapiro Email: mas10n@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: New York Comments: My dad, David Abramovitz, was in the 11th 22 tank battalion and served as a gunner. He was in the Battle of the Bulge. He is presently 81 years old and is suffering from Alzheimer's and is very near to the end of his life. During most of his illness he has been reliving his war experience of which my brother and I know very little. I would love to hear from anyone who may have known him. I know that my mother has a box of photos that were taken at boot camp and over in Europe. When I have time I will try to look through the pictures. Perhaps I have pictures of your family member since the only person I can identify is my father and don't know the names of the others in the photos. Sign Time: July 10 2003 at 17:10:23

Visitor's Name: Hana Berger Moran Email: HBMoran@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from:   Comments: Subj: A request Date: 6/23/2003 11:39:03 AM Pacific Daylight Time Hello: Following the reading the History website of the 11th Armored Division and the upcoming convention I have decided to contact your organization with this message. The reason for my interest is that your division, namely its 41st Cavalry Squadron, Troop D, had on May 5, 1945, liberated my mother and myself, then prisoners in concentration camp Mauthausen, Austria. I was born in a slave labor concentration camp Freiberg in Germany, one of the satellite camps of Flossenburg. The next day after I was born the prisoners, all women, were loaded into the train cattle cars and started a 17 day death "march" to find an available killing place. On the East were the Russians and the US was advancing from the West. Finally the transport arrived in Mauthausen on April 29, 1945. The gassing stopped that morning. Out of the more than 2000 women only 120 survived and my mother and myself were among them. When the liberation of the Mauthausen happened I was a barely three week old baby, As my dear mother loved to say it to me the tanks had white stars on them and she was absolutely amazed how young all the soldiers were. She remembered the song "roll out the barrels..." being played. Due to the malnutrition my body was covered with huge faruncles filled with infection which had to be removed surgically. The surgeons who operated on me did not believe I shall survive if I will not get the proper treatment and begged my mother to return with them to the US. (Yes I do have the scars). She refused to follow their advice reasoning that she must return home, to Bratislava, Czechoslovakia, to wait for her husband, my father. My mother and father were taken to Auschwitz in September 1944. My mother was two months pregnant with me. My father had never returned. I am living in the US now. Needless to say I have been looking and trying to get into contact with the liberators, but must have not chosen the right venue. My request may be totally unreasonable, but perhaps you can help me. I would like very much to find out the names of the surgeons or a surgeon and how to contact any person helping the prisoners following the liberation of Mauthausen. I would like to express my deep gratitude to all liberators of the concentration camp Mauthausen. Thank you in advance for your kind assistance in this matter. Sincerely, Hana Berger Moran, Ph.D. Sign Time: July 02 2003 at 11:28:45

Visitor's Name: David Beatty Email: busdriver36624@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Titusville, Pa Comments: My Grandfather Thomas Barnes served with the 11th Armored Comp. B 22nd Tank Battalion. He passed away in Dec. 2002. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who served with him and would like to obtain a Division patch if it is possible. Sign Time: June 29 2003 at 17:34:53

Visitor's Name: Larry David Lawrence Email: ldlawre@swbell.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Houston, Texas Comments: I'm sad to inform those who served in the 11th Armored Division that my father, Elijah David Lawrence, passed away on June 9th. He was a mess sergeant in B Co., 21 AIB, and served from 1942 to 1946. He originally came from Otway, North Carolina. While in training at Camp Barkley (Abilene, Texas), he met Gladys Buske. Immediately after the war, he moved to Abilene, married Gladys, and became a brick mason. He lived in Abilene the remainder of his life, had two sons, and was an active member of Highland Church of Christ. Gladys died in 1976, and he missed her greatly. He remained a brick mason until he retired, and worked on many of the buildings in the central part of Texas. He loved going back home to coastal North Carolina, and we buried him there in the family cemetery, within sight of the house where he was born and the creek where he fished and boated. He was well-loved both in Abilene and North Carolina. He was always proud of his service in the 11th Armored. He often showed us photographs from those days, and told us what he (and you) experienced. He had a great time at the meeting in Omaha several years ago. When he visited us in Houston, he always enjoyed looking at the 11th Armored Association website on our computer. I want to thank you for the friendship you showed my father during the war and after. I also want to thank you for your service to our nation and let you know that your courage and sacrifice will not be forgotten. God bless you. Sign Time: June 26 2003 at 17:36:41

Visitor's Name: Peter King son of Kenneth King Email: i777avatari@wmconnect.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 73101 Comments: Hi members of the the 11th Armored and especially anyone in company C still alive of the 21st infantry batallion. I no longer receive the messages from the Southwest Chapter as it has gone in recievership. Anyone whom was a member please be advised that I am alive and well and hope to attend the upcoming Buffallo NY National Meeting. Please be further advised that our friend Dub Alexander Signal Corps is still at the Baptist Nursing Center. Me and my dad visited with Dub not too long ago and I talked to one of his friends on the phone. Anyone who wants to call and leave a message please do on 800-373-2801 and tell me your name and email addy if I can be of service to anyone regarding my dad Kenneth King 1st Lt. Comp C, 21st AIB. One of the KIAs during the Kyll approach I have letters from his mother to my dad and my mom, they corresponded for some years after the war. I know she was living in St Petersburgh Florida. There is a picture also of his wife who remarried and has her holding the child up in the air am assuming it would have been his child the KIA..his name slips my memory but he was killed at the Kyle approach. Hope to hear from anyone who has questions or inforamtion about company c as I would like to learn more than what I have read. Respectfully, Peter King Son of Kenneth King Sr. Sign Time: June 26 2003 at 15:03:24

Visitor's Name: Mike Banka Email: m_banka@hotmail.com Homepage URL:   You are from: South Pasadena, CA Comments: My uncle, Sgt Andrew T. Banka (55AIB) was KIA on March 6, 1945. Would appreciate hearing from anyone who knew him during his time of service with the 11th. Thanks to all who served so valiantly. You are TRUE American Heros all, Mike Sign Time: June 17 2003 at 16:12:05

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

Visitor's Name: Joseph E. Skocaj Email: skocaj@stratos.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Cleveland, Ohio Comments: To all members of the 11th Armored: I sadly report to you the passing of my father, Joseph V. Skocaj, on May 12, 2003. He was a proud member of the Division,and a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He rarely shared his thoughts and memories of his wartime experiences until his later years. Wars are so different now. His oral history will be with us always. God Bless the 11th Armored Division and all those who now serve our country with pride and honor Sign Time: June 10 2003 at 16:56:31

Visitor's Name: Kenneth Reuss Email: kenneth78@springmail.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Mpls., Minn. Comments: To the members of A Company 55th AIB. Just read in the Minnesota Legionaire of the passing on April 22nd. of Leander W. Hens. His home address is: 1963 County Road 61 NW. Alexandria, MN. 56308 Expressions of sympathy would be welcome Sign Time: June 05 2003 at 14:09:50

Visitor's Name: Kirk Clark Email: hollowpoint_44@hotmail.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Iowa Comments: Looking for anyone that would know/remember Marvin(bill)Clark.Had halftrack named blondie. Sign Time: June 04 2003 at 18:38:10

Visitor's Name: D Zanardelli Email: the11thada@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http://www.11tharmoreddivision.com You are from: Webmaster Comments: Teb Hartman has written a book about his experiences as a tank driver in the 41st Tank Battalion of the 11th Armored Division. Tank Driver: With the 11th Armored from the Battle of the Bulge to VE Day. The Web site for the book is www.tankdriverbook.com Sign Time: May 23 2003 at 06:21:21

Visitor's Name: Scott Lanning Email: skitter@sympatico.ca Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Ontario, Canada Comments: It is with great sorrow that I inform you of the passing of my Great Uncle Burt. Burton B. West passed away March 01, 2003 in Michigan following a very brief illness. He leaves behind his beloved wife Anna Wilma (Billie) West. He was loved by many neices and nephews. I have been given the American flag from his funeral service, his medals and war memorbilia. Uncle Burt shared many war stories with my brother and with me. Anyone who remembers my Great Uncle or would like to contact my Aunt may do so through my e-mail address. Sincerely, Scott Sign Time: May 19 2003 at 16:24:44

Visitor's Name: Tara Igo Email: taraigo@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: South Pasadena, CA Comments: My grandfather, Earl W Petersen, passed away on April 24th, 2003. He is very much missed. I wanted to post something on this website, as he was a WWII veteran who served in the 11th Armored Division, 21st Armored Infantry Battalion as a technical sergeant. He served in the Battle of the Bulge. My grandfather was a wonderful and very intelligent man and anyone who met him I'm sure felt the same way. For anyone who knew him, I'd be interested to hear any stories or memories about him from WWII or later. He is survived by my grandmother, Emma Petersen - their 3 children and their spouses, along with 2 granddaughters, 6 grandsons and a step-grandson. He was given a military memorial service at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA - which was beautiful and I'd like to thank Veteran Affairs, as well as the veterans and army staff who helped us honor him. Thank you. Sign Time: May 16 2003 at 17:19:10

Visitor's Name: Maurice Negrini Email: wwpepe@msn.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: foxboro ma. Comments: I was a member of the 102nd inf div from nov 1942 until feb 1946. a mother of a member of my grandson's baseball team has aked me to look up her father's outfit. since i have done this before i found that he was with Co B 63rd bat of the 11th.his name was Hyman Segal If anyone knew Hyman or knows someone from the B Co 63rd would you E-Mail her at esg43@aol.com Her married name is Gaetani and her first name is elaine. Her husband's father went to school with me. I am printing everything about the 11th for her, Incidently my outfit was very near yours at the battle of the buldge we were in the 9th Army Thank you for anything you can find. Also he has passed away I don't know when but she could provide that . I know we keep our deceased up to date so maybe you do also. Maurice Negrini Foxboro Ma. Sign Time: May 14 2003 at 21:04:56

Visitor's Name: marvin Bishop Email: mbishop@aikenelectric.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: SC Comments: Thanks to all of you who remembered all the troops in Iraq, etc. esp my son James Andrew, a member of the SC AIr Nat Guard, who was in Qatar. Andrew is the grandson of Pfc James M. Bishop, 21 AIB, 11th AD, who DOW near Tittling, Germany, APR 24, 1945. GOD BLESS AMERICA! Sign Time: May 14 2003 at 15:47:55

Visitor's Name: Brian Alfano Email: balfano@smv.org Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Richmond, Virginia Comments: I have a question for you tankers. I was wondering if any of you were involved in changing the main gun on a Sherman from a 75mm to a 76mm in the field? I am in an Armor Modeling and Preservation Society and the question has been debated. I thought I should ask the guys that were there! Please let me know if you are aware of this happening or better yet if you were involved. Thanks, Brian Sign Time: May 05 2003 at 05:11:06

Visitor's Name: Therese DonGiovanni O'Neil Email: tess@kiski.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: North Apollo, Pennsylvania Comments: My father was a member of the 11th Armored Division in WWII. My son is in the 9th grade and wants to do a report on the 11th Armored and their role in WWII. I don't know, however, where my father 'was' in this division. His name was Vito DonGiovanni. He died in 1975 and didn't talk about the war much. Just that he drove lots of different trucks, he always liked the k-ration trucks but not the ammunition loads they carried. He said they named their trucks after ladies with the first name 'T'. I think that is how I got my name, he was devoted to St. Therese of the Little Flower. Anyway, if any one can tell me how I can find out more specifically what he actually 'did' for the 11th Armored, I'd appreciate it. I know he did say he was in the Battle of the Bulge, Normandy, and served in Gen. Patton's third Army. A Proud Daughter of an 11th Armored Division Vet. Sign Time: May 04 2003 at 12:47:18

Visitor's Name: Robert Fellner Email: refdfwinranty@aol.com Homepage URL:   You are from: Auburn, Maine Comments: I have long studied the Eleventh Armored Division. Currently I am writing a book which includes the Eleventh Armored and some of its subordinate units. If you would be so kind as to supply any information it would be greatly appreciated. Even the "most unimportant" items can be of great help. It is the real war I am trying to portray. Having retired from the Army in 1992 due to injuries received in the line of duty I realize many civilians do not have a factual picture of combat or non-combat times of war. Please email and I will supply a mailing address. I have meet and spoken with a few members of the 11th Armored. I have never been disappointed. Thank you in advance. Any information and assistance is greatly appriciated. Sign Time: May 03 2003 at 14:05:58

Visitor's Name: Chris Norris Email: cmnorris@eaglecom.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Hays, KS Comments: Hi, My mother's adopted older brother (my uncle) was a member of the 11th Armored Div. (DIVARTY). He was a radio repairmen and was killed on Feb. 5, 1945 (i think). His name in Dean C. Waymire. Our family has never really known how he died or any information on his military service. If anyone happened to know Dean, please contact me at: cmnorris@eaglecom.net. Thank You Sign Time: May 01 2003 at 10:39:28

Visitor's Name: Brooke Rowe Email: thefirst@cavalry.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from:   Comments: Free Veterans Directory For information on obtaining a FREE copy of the War Veterans Directory see URL: http://members.aol.com/veterans/freedir.htm To Register your name for future listings: http://members.aol.com/veterans/registry.htm Brooke Rowe Associate Librarian http://www.amervets.com Sign Time: April 30 2003 at 20:24:15

Visitor's Name: Brian Rosati Email: brosati@erols.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Ashburn, VA Comments: I posted a message about two weeks ago. I had some responses. Then my PC crashed and I lost everything in my email, including the responses. One gentlemen who pronounced his name (ROYCE) but spelled it differently new my father and had a picture to send me. Sir, if you read this please email me again. I can't email you because I lost your address. Thanks! Sign Time: April 28 2003 at 19:02:13

Visitor's Name: Jim Power Email: jpower2@midsouth.rr.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Co "C" 55th AIB Comments: Is the booklet,"The Story of the 11th Armored Division" still in print? I can't get the entire spread on my computer and would like to get a copy if possible. Sign Time: April 24 2003 at 09:11:48

Visitor's Name: tammy klett Email: autumangle45@aol.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: lima ohio Comments: hi i would like to know if any one know my father he was in the army pfc john o barker he was in the 492 armored fa bn as a medicaif any one know he please contact me thank u would like to hear from any one thanks tammy Sign Time: April 20 2003 at 10:59:47

Visitor's Name: Brian Rosati Email: brosati@erols.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Ashburn, VA Comments: My father, Thomas "Rosy" Rosati from NYC was a "Cannoneer" with the 11th AD. I have his insignia and beenie. He didn't talk much about the war. Now that I'm 50 and out of 2nd grade I know he wasn't a "5 Star General". How can I find out exactly what battalion or company he served with? Also, if anyone knew him please contact me. I just recently started researching and reading in detail what you guys did in Europe. Amazing! Thank you! Sign Time: April 11 2003 at 21:07:59

Visitor's Name: Allen Cohen Email: alcoga@bellsouth.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Atlanta, GA Comments: I just read David Kasavan's account of the history and combat of Company C 41st Tank Bn. Wow...he even recorded the combat actions of my Dad to include the day he was wounded. I want to express my sincere appreciation for men like Johnny Latini, David Kasavan, Sid Meyer, the CO Captian Suharda (died in action)and the rest of the men in this brave Company who fought the Hun and whipped him. This book provided me with the missing data that Dad never talked about. Allen Cohen LT. USMC (1st Tank Bn, Viet Nam) Sign Time: April 10 2003 at 07:16:05

Visitor's Name: John D. Weeks Email: jweeks1@stny.rr.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Binghamton, New York Comments: This message is for Rick Zamparelli. Rick, I have the morning reports for Co. B, 42nd Tank Battalion, 11th AD. for the spring of 1945. Your father is listed in these reports. Contact me and I'll gladly send you copies. Sign Time: April 10 2003 at 06:14:52

Visitor's Name: Judy Douglass Email: herkamur@msn.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Missouri Comments: My dad was M/Sgt. Harold M Douglass, in the 11th Armored Division, 22nd Tank Battalion. If you knew my dad, I would like to hear from you. I am intereseted in tracing his army service. My dad was 6'7" and I find it hard to see him in any tank. After a back injury, he mustered out in August 1945. Thank you, Judy Sign Time: April 08 2003 at 15:48:10

Visitor's Name: Lynette Golestaneh Email: lrg_4618@velocity.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Erie, Pennsylvania Comments: My dad served in W.W.II. He was in the Eleventh Armored Division Thunderbolts. He passed away on March 5th, 2003. Sign Time: April 06 2003 at 19:27:12

Visitor's Name: Gerry Cockrell Email: fatboy01@swbell.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Abilene, Texas Comments: My father, George B. Hughston (Captain) served with the 55th AIB, 11th AD. According to an old newspaper photo and caption, he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star w/ one oak leaf cluster, and the Purple Heart. He was from Brownsville, Texas. My mother and father were divorced when I was very young and I unfortunately had no further contact with him. He died in 1963. I really want to find out more about him and would appreciate communicating with anyone who knew him or could provide me with information about him. Sign Time: April 01 2003 at 14:27:18

Visitor's Name: Jerry Neve Email: jneve@cox.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: San Clemente, California Comments: I am a VietNam Vetran from the 101st, My best friend is from the 11th (Javi Mendoza) he also served in VietNam in 1968-69. I am in need of a 11th Armored "Patch" to complete a momento to Javi. Can you help me find or can I purchase a patch from your group. Thank You, Jerry Neve Sign Time: March 31 2003 at 19:06:43

Visitor's Name: GILBERT WAGANHEIM Email: gilwag@att.net Homepage URL: http:// You are from: HQ 42nd Tank Bn Comments: A new chapter of the 11th AD Assoc. is being organized in the Maryland, DC and down to Norfolk, Virginia. It will be called THE CHESAPEAKE BAY Chapter. We invite all veterans, family members, descendants, and friends in or near this area. Please contact me, GILBERT WAGANHEIM, 301-593-3328, 1126 Caddington Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20901-1113 or email me at-gilwag@att.net Sign Time: March 29 2003 at 18:46:36

Visitor's Name: John E Kane Email: mark_of_kane2002@yahoo.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Philadelphia, Pa Comments: My uncle, T/Sgt5 Edward J. Subb, served with C battery, 491 Field Artillery Bn of the 11th Armored Division from England to Gmunden in Austria. He passed away recently, and left some papers and memorabilia. I am looking for someone who knew him if possible. Sign Time: March 27 2003 at 08:31:25

Visitor's Name: Cindi Frames Email: cindiframes@eriecoast.com Homepage URL: http:// You are from: Ohio Comments: I am looking for anyone who knew my Grandfather Harold O Kerns. He served in the Army in Germany under Patton during WWII. I never met My GF, He died 7 years before I was born and my Dad was only 18, so he does not remember much about his military history. I will try to upload a photo, if it works the one on the left is my GF, the other two are unknown to me and family members, I am asuming they were military buddies. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Cynthia Kerns Frames Sign Time: May 27 2002 at 13:10:06