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  1. AUSNK
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    Researching my grandfather

    I know this is an old post, but another place for info on the 81st is - Facebook Groups
    Post by: AUSNK, Oct 6, 2020 in forum: ☆☆ New Recruits ☆☆
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    We recently found picture of my grandfathers Platoon and other items in some of my grandparents documents. HQ. CO 2nd Bat 323rd Anti-Tank....
    Post by: AUSNK, Apr 24, 2020 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    I have found very little on HQ company as well other than from briefly talking to Mr. Clift this past summer. I also got to hear a lecture by Mr....
    Post by: AUSNK, Mar 15, 2020 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    Thank you for sharing. Peleliu was a terrible battle, I know my grandfather would not talk about it either. Was your father in the 1st or 2nd...
    Post by: AUSNK, Mar 15, 2020 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    For another source of information on the 81st a new Facebook group has been created for those with family ties or just interested in the 81st to...
    Post by: AUSNK, Feb 20, 2020 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
  6. AUSNK
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    That would be why I could not find it under army ribbons :) . Again thanks for sharing.
    Post by: AUSNK, Feb 13, 2020 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    Thanks for sharing, Your middle picture with his ribbon, Do you know what the first one is? I thought it might be Legion of Merit but it does not...
    Post by: AUSNK, Feb 13, 2020 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    Details for the 75th Anniversary of Peleliu and Anguar event Listed above In Columbia SC Sept 13-15 - I will be attending the event and looking...
    Post by: AUSNK, Aug 17, 2019 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    Thank you for that clarification. I knew there was a 5th regiment and a division, but I did not know the Division is not known as just the 5th...
    Post by: AUSNK, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    Most likely he was promoted sometime after being wounded I would guess. Go here for his service records - Veterans' Service Records , your...
    Post by: AUSNK, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    Ryan , Have you checked with the national archives to see if his records might have survived the fire back in the 70's? Also Golden Arrow...
    Post by: AUSNK, Aug 22, 2018 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    Added the rest of the photos on the same link as my previous post. Thanks
    Post by: AUSNK, May 8, 2018 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    Added another group of pictures. Most of the new group are from Hawaii. 81st Wildcat Division
    Post by: AUSNK, Apr 30, 2018 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    Thank you for the information. I was able to get a copy of the 81st Book off of ebay. I have loaded a group of photo's from one of the albums onto...
    Post by: AUSNK, Apr 26, 2018 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    81st Infantry, 322 Regiment.."Wildcats"

    My Grandfather Russell Paul Rexrode was in the 81st. He joined the Army in 39 and did training in Ft. Lewis Washington and then Camp Rucker (where...
    Post by: AUSNK, Apr 17, 2018 in forum: Land Warfare in the Pacific
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    Help identify Grandfathers ribbon.

    Many thanks for figuring out what that was. I had wondered if the colors had faded. Will post up in the new members forum later this weekend....
    Post by: AUSNK, Sep 28, 2013 in forum: Medals, Insignia, Badges & Recalls
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    Help identify Grandfathers ribbon.

    I have searched all over for this one and have been unable to identify it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Grandfather was in the 81st...
    Thread by: AUSNK, Sep 27, 2013, 4 replies, in forum: Medals, Insignia, Badges & Recalls
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