My dad served with co. c 776 tk destroyer battion. I have his book that was given at the end of the war. his name was Harry R. Grogg He passed in Aug. 1979 from cancer.
Donald a. Grogg <dagrogg@comcast.net>
york haven , Pa., USA - January, 22 2012
Epinal
It seems unfair, considering all,
That I am here in this place now
With eighty summers on my brow
And you are there in Epinal
Among our comrades sleeping there,
That I can hear the robins sing
And see the almond tree in spring
And you are there. It isn’t fair.
Flowers, if you grow in Epinal,
Grow near where Robert lies.
I will dream that he has eyes
And sees some fairness after all.
Printed in the New York Times, Nov.10, 2011.
Robert in the poem is Robert Burlison, Co. E, 397th, died of wounds January 1945 and buried at Epinal
phil ellsworth <cedarell@tds.net>
Cedaredge, Colorado, U.S.A - January, 14 2012
To all of the Centurymen still with us -words can not express my gratitude for what you accomplished in Europe and for the lives you led after military service. Thank you. I am looking for anyone who was in 399th, Company K that might have served with or might remember my dad, James Lynn Walker, Jr. from Greenville, SC.
Sallie Walker Rediske <sallierediske@gmail.com>
Homer , AK, USA - December, 24 2011
I was curious if you ever thought of changing the page layout of your site? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having 1 or 2 pictures. Maybe you could space it out better?
Pozycjonowanie <lattavygloste@aol.com>
Paris
, Australia
, Mexico
- December, 14 2011
I'm looking for any info anyone can give me on my grandfather Robert (Bob) S. Freshour of Tenessee. He was in the 397th Company E. He died in 1990 and I only barely remember one story he told. If anyone here knew him please email me.
Wesley Brown <fourbyland@yahoo.com>
Clarksville, TN - December, 14 2011
I am looking for anyone who may have know my dad John ( Jack) Mc Givney from Union City New Jersey during WWII. He served with the 100th division. I am trying to collect his military records and any additional information on his tour of duty. Unfortunately Dad passed away at the age of 41 in 1967. He did not share much of his war experience so I am now trying to piece it together. If anyone remembers him please contact me at skmcgivney@gmail.com Thanks.
Steve Mc Givney
Steven Mc Givney <skmcgivney@gmail.com>
Teaneck, New Jersey, USA - December, 14 2011
John McKinley, a long time Bloomingtonian, died 11/8/2011. He was born May 31, 1921 inKnox County,Indianato Lester and Emma Caroline Meier McKinley. He is survived by children Lee McKinley of Bloomington and his wife Maria, Nancy Davis of Sierra Madre,Californiaand her husband Scott, and Allen McKinley of Des Moines,Iowa and his wife Paula. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren; Ryan McKinley of Bloomington , Adam McKinley of Seattle, Washington , Susan McKinley of Indianapolis, Kate Greer of Madison, Wisconsin, and Nicholas and Mallory McKinley of Des Moines, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Maxine Shake McKinley, and a daughter Ann. John was a life-long scholar who attended Hanover College prior to WWII, and after the war, Indiana State Teacher's College, where he received a Bachelor's degree. He received a Masters degree in English, and doctorate in Adult Education at Indiana University. His career was devoted to teaching and expanding the knowledge of group dynamics and team-based learning. He wrote several textbooks in the Adult Education field, and co-authored the "Indiana Plan," which became a national model for Participation Training. This design has been used extensively in North America as well as Japan, Australia, and Denmark. He was the founding father of the Commission of Professors of Adult Education, which comprises the academic leadership of the profession. He retired from Indiana University as a distinguished professor in 1982. He later published a collection of poems with his son Lee and grandson, Adam. John loved Bloomington and the small towns of southernIndiana. He mastered the guitar and played with "Pop Korn and the Kernels" in some local speakeasys during the Great Depression. He was a kind and gentle man, much loved by his family and students. His family is grateful for his life and impact on their lives and the memories he left with them. Camping everywhere east of the Mississippiis just one of many that his children will cherish.
Allen McKinley <apmckinleydmia@gmail.com>
Des Moines, IA, USA - December, 14 2011
LOOKING FOR ANYONE THAT SERVED WITH MY FATHER IN WWII. F.CO. JOHN J. BEEKMAN FROM QUEENS N.Y. HE DIED IN 1958. I AM HIS DAUGHTER JEANNE BEEKMAN (ROELL). ANYONE THAT KNEW OF HIM MET HIM WORKED WITH HIM PLEASE CONTACT ME AT cookieroell@gmail.com. THANK YO ALL WHO SERVED OUR COUNTRY. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND YOU! DEC4TH 2011. THE WAS IN THE 398TH BATTALION
Jeanne T. Beekman <cookieroell@gmail.com>
lansdale, PA, USA - December, 05 2011
I AM THE DAUGHTER OF SSGT. JOHN.J. BEEKMAN MY FATHER WAS IN THE 398TH BATTALION. I WAS GIVING A NEWSPAPER CLIPPING OF HIM PLAYING SOFTBALL IN GERMANY. "F" CO. IN AUGUST OF 1945. THE PAPER WAS CALLED "THE BADGE" IF ANYONE WAS IN HIS CO. CAN YOU PLEASE CONTACT ME AT cookieroell@gmail.com. HE DIED AT 36 OF A HEART ATTACK. MY MOM JEANNE BEEKMAN WAS PREGNANT WITH ME. I NEVER MET MY FATHER AS HE PASSED AWAY JUNE OF 1958. I WAS BORN DECEMBER 29TH 1958. MY UNCLE HARRY ALSO WAS IN THE ARMY AT THE SAME TIME HARRY BEEKMAN. HE IS STILL ALIVE LIVING IN WESTCHESTER N.Y. FOX CO. JJ BEEKMAN. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS
Jeanne T. Beekman <cookieroell@gmail.com>
lansdale, PA, USA - December, 05 2011
I am writing to inform The Division, that my father Pfc.Francisco Soto LOPEZ, has sadly passed away (16Aug10).
This soft spoken hero, was a member of Company I ("Item"), 397th Infantry Regiment. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, for his action in Heilbrone, Germany.
He enlisted from Victorville, California. Became a very successful Certified Dental Technician, in Vallejo, California.
Another member of our 'Greatest Generation', has left us. May we never forget, their contribution to us.
Respectfully,
SSgt.LOPEZ, Francisco Cruz
Trp.A, 1/18th Cavalry Regiment
40th Infantry Division (Mech.)
Francisco Cruz LOPEZ <Ft.Apache@sbcglobal.net>
Fontana, California, US of A - November, 17 2011
This evening I shared this website with my Dad and it brought tears to his eyes. He was in the 375th Battalion and was in the Battle of the Bulge. It would be amazing for him to reconnect with anyone who remembers Bernie/Bernard Gorenstein.
David Gorenstein <dgorenstein@gmail.com>
Puyallup, WA, USA - November, 14 2011
I am just wondering if anyone who served with my Grandfather Jim Dimmick is still out there and would mind contacting me. Like a lot of vets of that era he did not talk about his time in the military and is no longer with us.
Thanks
David Kaplan <dkaplan1@nc.rr.com>
Durham , NC, USA - November, 12 2011
Remembering you Dad on this Veterans Day, Rest well in Gods hands...
Karen Cruz, Hillers <Karcruz@cox.net>
queens, n.y., usa - November, 11 2011
I was wondering if anyone out there knew, or has any information about Darrell F. Richardson. He was in the 100th infantry division, 399th infantry regiment, was killed on December 8, 1944 in Lemberg, France, and was awarded the silver star. He was my grandpa's brother.
Thank you very much
David Tieri
David Tieri <david.tieri@yahoo.com>
Boulder, Colorado, USA - November, 08 2011
My brother,Walter Carlyle Roberts, Jr. was killed Nov. 18,1944 in region of Raon L'Etape. He is buried in Epinal American Cemetery. He was awarded the Silver Star,Purple Heart, and the Presidential Citation. None of our family know what the Presidential Citation says. I would appreciate any information about it. He also was part of the "show" group in NYC per letter he sent home.
Rosemary Roberts <tarryvale@comcast.net>
Hanson, Massachusetts, USA - October, 26 2011
I served with a Wm. Favero, 398-3B in France & Germany, 1944-1945. I was a wireman he was a jeep driver in our Co.I see an article on our guest book inquiring about him.Fine man & I have a few pictures of him.I see Gary Favero's inquary. Can I help? 502-969-1882
Gerald C. Weber <gwfall40@aol.com>
Louisville, KY., U.S.A. - October, 07 2011
On July 23, 2011 my son, grandson and I went to Epinal France to visit my brother Johns grave.(See June 13 th entry)As planned we stopped in La Trouche with the intent of finding the open field where Company B had been pinned down.We were looking for a field with a wall as many of the survivors of that day had described as a safe haven, We could not find the field and asked some local residents if they knew of such a field None of us spoke French and they no English, but we were able to come up with the word "wall" in French. With that the residents had us follow them in a car up the road from their homes to a small clearing. There on a gravel covered area stood a bench fashioned from pieces of the wall.There were no markings to indicate what or who this memorial represented. We asked the locals if they knew who had placed the stones or where they came from . They didn't know who had placed them but told us that they came from a field that was now part of an open quarry.
If there is anyone in the 100th Division family that is responsible for the erection of this memorial I would appreciate them contacting me at my E mail address Crazy4@cfl.rr.com. I would like to participate in having this memorial marked as a tribute to the men of the 100th division
Joseph J Lynch <crazy4@cfl.rr.com>
New Smyrna Beach , Florida, USA - October, 06 2011
My uncle, Philip Skoloda, served in the 100th and was killed in France on December 5, 1944. I never had the pleasure of knowing my uncle and wanted to learn more about him and his sacrifice. Do any of you remember Philip Skoloda?
Joe Skoloda <jtskoloda@bww.com>
Latrobe, PA, United States - October, 06 2011
Well done. I am putting together a historical novel about my grandpa John M. Whiteley. He served as company clerk for K company.
You have put together a treasure trove of first hand information.
thank you all
Carson <carsonwbennett@gmail.com>
SLC, Utah, USA - September, 14 2011
Thank you for posting the info on my uncle Verne F. Maynard. In checking my papers he had given me, I made a mistake. He was in 'B' company and not ' Headquarters company. If you could make that change I would appreciate it. Sorry for my error.
Charles Gish <cghunt1@aol.com>
, - August, 29 2011