Hey my name is John and I live in minnesota, I've very interested in WW2 and have been for as long as I can remember. I'm interested in finding out as much information on my grandfathers service in the war as possible. I know he was in the 85th infantry division and saw combat throughout Italy. He received a battlefield promotion and a Bronze Star. He was in the 337th or the 338th. We just had his 95th birthday party Sunday and I'd like to be able to show him some stuff when I see him on Thanksgiving. He's told some really amazing stories and I'd love to be able to learn as much as possible. Take care and much thanks, -JS
Welcome to the Forum, John! We need more members from Minne-snow-ta. :snowstorm: There's some good information online regarding the 85th Division as well as the 337th and 338th. Here are a few to start you off: From this Forum: US 85th Division History and Action Reports from WWII and 338th Infantry Regiment 3rd Battalion Photo Elsewhere in the internet: Custermen.com (a great website for the 85th and its regiments) Custer Division website 337th Infantry
Hi John. Welcome to the forum. Tommy has given you much to look at. There is quite a bit of information there. I hope your grandfather enjoys his day. Wish him well for us.
Thank you all, greatly appreciated. Found out he was in M Company 338. Communications(?) platoon. Laid wire, coded messages and the like. General Mark Clark personally pinned his Bronze Star on him. All this from a man whom I've never even heard raise his voice. Where would I post a few pics I've disvovered of him? Thanks again
Information on the 338th can be found here http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/USA-SS-Three/USA-SS-Three-II-5.html There's a lot of information on that site, but it might be worth your time. As far as photos are concerned, I would suggest that you scan them and upload them to an image hosting site like Imageshack. You can then drag them into your post. Good luck. We look forward to anything you care to post.
Probably the best place would be the "What Granddad did in the War" section. And feel free to share a few of the stories he has told you. BTW, be sure to offer him our thanks and appreciation for his service when you see him on Thanksgiving.
