Welcome from the state of Washington.
Jim, but would it be possible to posted separation paper? And thanks to you and Tommy for the like.
Thanks for the like lwd, and I'll try the media thing--I decided mixing a new computer and an old man can produce startling results.
Super compressed so hope you can enlarge and read.
VA Records Management Center - Locations Jim, above is the link to the VA Record Management Center in St. Louis, MO. Since your father was...
Jim, I got the page scanned and tried to upload it but it is too large. I'll break it into smaller pieces and try. On April 5th, 45 "It ( the...
Yes, that's the book. The combat narrative is pretty general but it gives dates and places that can be researched further. I'll scan the page and...
The 23rd Infantry was credited with Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Stanton has a pretty good combat...
Welcome Jim. Sounds like your dad is doing pretty good for 93- I'm 76 and am having a hard time remembering things (so says my wife). Looking...
Maybe twenty years ago some of his buddies would still be alive and would chance upon the picture-still very slim. I pulled out my old military...
That guy looks right out of the movies. What kind of rifle is that? The breach looks M-1 but the rest doesn't look right-- and I've never seen a...
Welcome Richard. Why not post some information about your dad and maybe we can help fill the gaps.
Thanks Powerhouse for the information. Just wondering what a few Free French do with that many prisoners? (if the 1200/1400 is creditable).
A small battle near the Belgium border with the 1st Battalion of the 67th Armored Regiment being able to encircle a German column heading in the...
Thanks Rich, very helpful.
Reading the After Action Reports of the 67th Armored Regiment. Says the Regiment came ashore at Omaha Beach on 11 June, 44 and moved 1 1/2 miles...
Welcome Bryan. From Bellingham, WA.
Not many uniforms with seven overseas Service bars-that's three and a half years overseas during wartime. The American Campaign medal is placed...
Welcome from Washington State. Been to Fort Jackson for a graduation but didn't have time to look around much.
Welcome Raoul. Would love to see some of your pickings.