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Doreen Jackson/Wright from Bethlehem, PA wrote on August 25, 2022 at 2:01 pm

My Dad Sgt. Matthew Moses Jackson Jr. was in the Red Ball 102nd infantry - He told me some great, some sad and some horrifying stories about the war. I was so proud of him and my mom, as she was building planes in NJ a true rosie the riveter.

My Dad Sgt. Matthew Moses Jackson Jr. was in the Red Ball 102nd infantry - He told me some great, some sad and some horrifying stories about the war. I was so proud of him and my mom, as she was building planes in NJ a true rosie the riveter.... Collapse

Sharon from Henderson wrote on July 9, 2022 at 9:36 pm

My dad found a lighter 30+ years ago in Highland Park IL. At his restaurant. Engraved; E2 Connor M.T. 102 infantry Ozark Div USSAR It just turned up in a box. Hoping to find the family to return it to.

My dad found a lighter 30+ years ago in Highland Park IL. At his restaurant. Engraved; E2 Connor M.T. 102 infantry Ozark Div USSAR It just turned up in a box. Hoping to find the family to return it to.... Collapse

James LaGrange from Syracuse wrote on February 19, 2022 at 11:29 am

My Grandfather fought with the 102nd Ozark Division ww2. I know he went to France with them and was in Germany even after war ended. I’m not sure what the exact infantry unit! He passed in September 2000. I don’t see his name James Francis LaGrange in TAPS?

My Grandfather fought with the 102nd Ozark Division ww2. I know he went to France with them and was in Germany even after war ended. I’m not sure what the exact infantry unit! He passed in September 2000. I don’t see his name James Francis LaGrange in TAPS?... Collapse

Gary L. Hearne from Lewes wrote on February 14, 2022 at 7:48 pm

God bless you all and all of your loved ones eternally, and thank you for hosting this website. Gary L. Hearne Commander USN-Retired

God bless you all and all of your loved ones eternally, and thank you for hosting this website. Gary L. Hearne Commander USN-Retired... Collapse

Brett Taylor from San Antonio wrote on February 6, 2022 at 9:14 pm

Hello all, I am looking for any information anyone may have on Robert F Besel. He served in 102nd and was a captain. I don’t have much information about his time of service.

Hello all, I am looking for any information anyone may have on Robert F Besel. He served in 102nd and was a captain. I don’t have much information about his time of service.... Collapse

Brian Lysaght from LOS Angeles wrote on January 23, 2022 at 2:11 am

My uncle Charles Lysaght was a S/Sgt in the 102nd Div 405 C. He was kia on or about December 3/4 1944 near the Seigfried Line. Max Martin’s memoirs states that in July 1945 he was present at the dedication of a soccer field in Germany named Lysaght Field (misspelled Lysacht in the Martin memories) and that the members of 405 C all had their pictures taken in front of the sign. If any of those pictures remain in anybody’s possession I’d love to get a copy. Thank you very much.

My uncle Charles Lysaght was a S/Sgt in the 102nd Div 405 C. He was kia on or about December 3/4 1944 near the Seigfried Line. Max Martin’s memoirs states that in July 1945 he was present at the dedication of a soccer field in Germany named Lysaght Field (misspelled Lysacht in the Martin memories) and that the members of 405 C all had their pictures taken in front of the sign. If any of those pictures remain in anybody’s possession I’d love to get a copy. Thank you very much.... Collapse

Trina Bass from Norman Park wrote on November 12, 2021 at 5:42 pm

My Grandfather was PFC William Thomas (WT) Wilder, Jr from Gasden, Alabama and served with the 102nd. I don't know much about him,, he passed away when my mother was very young.. If anyone has any pictures or stories of him I would greatly appreciate it.

My Grandfather was PFC William Thomas (WT) Wilder, Jr from Gasden, Alabama and served with the 102nd. I don't know much about him,, he passed away when my mother was very young.. If anyone has any pictures or stories of him I would greatly appreciate it.... Collapse

Sam Perrin from Zionsville IN wrote on September 15, 2021 at 2:27 pm

My great grandpa served with the 407th through Germany and served for a year after the war

My great grandpa served with the 407th through Germany and served for a year after the war... Collapse

Bruce Kolkebeck from Salisbury wrote on March 21, 2021 at 10:01 pm

My father, Staff Sergeant Kenneth Kolkebeck, 405th, 3rd Battalion Company I, 1st Platoon, 1st Squad passed away March 11th 2021. Thank you all for keeping this site alive. We will all miss the "Greatest Generation".

My father, Staff Sergeant Kenneth Kolkebeck, 405th, 3rd Battalion Company I, 1st Platoon, 1st Squad passed away March 11th 2021. Thank you all for keeping this site alive. We will all miss the "Greatest Generation".... Collapse

Barbara Turner from Nutley wrote on March 16, 2021 at 12:17 pm

Our Uncle Louis D'Alonzo served with the Ozarks in Germany in 1944. He is still alive and will be 99yrs this coming August. He never really talked about his experiences in the war until a friend interviewed and video taped him last summer as a remembrance for his family. He would love to communicate with any of the guys still living from his outfit.

Our Uncle Louis D'Alonzo served with the Ozarks in Germany in 1944. He is still alive and will be 99yrs this coming August. He never really talked about his experiences in the war until a friend interviewed and video taped him last summer as a remembrance for his family. He would love to communicate with any of the guys still living from his outfit.... Collapse

Jim Wibel from Phoenix, Az wrote on December 18, 2020 at 6:07 pm

Recognition of my Dad Richard Wibel -Bloomington, In 379th Field Artillery Battalion Battery B

Recognition of my Dad Richard Wibel -Bloomington, In 379th Field Artillery Battalion Battery B... Collapse

Steven Novak from Fairhope wrote on December 6, 2020 at 8:20 am

My father, Andrew S. Novak, served in the 406th from 1943 to 1945. He was from Hopelawn, NJ. He never spoke about the war other than to say how cold it was. He received 2 Bronze Stars, which I first learned of a few years shy of his 82nd birthday. Thank you to all of the men who served.

My father, Andrew S. Novak, served in the 406th from 1943 to 1945. He was from Hopelawn, NJ. He never spoke about the war other than to say how cold it was. He received 2 Bronze Stars, which I first learned of a few years shy of his 82nd birthday. Thank you to all of the men who served.... Collapse

Matthew Roth from Pensacola, FL wrote on November 5, 2020 at 11:17 pm

My dad was Sgt. Raymond Roth (nickname Bud or Buddy). He served with 102nd from 1943 to 1945. I have a few pictures and a softball inscribed with the names of the other players and the date and location. "Last game in Germany 1945", Game with 102nd signal at Plu...ting Ger, Jim Day, Bernie Guhf, Jack Hurley pitch, Tom Sennentt, Andy ........ Wilcox, Hubert Rice, Rupert D Manchittic, Old Man Bishop rooter, Bill McN..... Jr. 2nd base, Stan Presky, Leo J. Boy..ysl.witz 3rd base Lowell Mass, Punie Putney 500, T.... Coit catcher, there are a couple more but it has been 75 years. Dad never talked about the war but he talked about the people he served with and the softball games they got to play every now and then.

My dad was Sgt. Raymond Roth (nickname Bud or Buddy). He served with 102nd from 1943 to 1945. I have a few pictures and a softball inscribed with the names of the other players and the date and location. "Last game in Germany 1945", Game with 102nd signal at Plu...ting Ger, Jim Day, Bernie Guhf, Jack Hurley pitch, Tom Sennentt, Andy ........ Wilcox, Hubert Rice, Rupert D Manchittic, Old Man Bishop rooter, Bill McN..... Jr. 2nd base, Stan Presky, Leo J. Boy..ysl.witz 3rd base Lowell Mass, Punie Putney 500, T.... Coit catcher, there are a couple more but it has been 75 years. Dad never talked about the war but he talked about the people he served with and the softball games they got to play every now and then.... Collapse

Jonathan Richter from Yonkers, NY wrote on July 5, 2020 at 1:10 pm

My Grandfather PFC. Richard Poles. 407th Infantry Regiment, "F" company. Wounded on April 11, 1945 while riding on a tank that was hit with a Panzerfaust. He was riding on the tank with Sgt. Leonard Acker who was KIA. My grandfather was born on August 13, 1925 and is still around!

My Grandfather PFC. Richard Poles. 407th Infantry Regiment, "F" company. Wounded on April 11, 1945 while riding on a tank that was hit with a Panzerfaust. He was riding on the tank with Sgt. Leonard Acker who was KIA. My grandfather was born on August 13, 1925 and is still around!... Collapse

Joseph Stauch from Albany ny wrote on April 24, 2020 at 2:20 pm

My Dad, SSgt Joseph Stauch served in the 102nd. 16th regiment 1st infantry. During the war. He was in charge of a Army medical dispensary at the conclusion of the war. He passed away on June 2nd 1966.

My Dad, SSgt Joseph Stauch served in the 102nd. 16th regiment 1st infantry. During the war. He was in charge of a Army medical dispensary at the conclusion of the war. He passed away on June 2nd 1966.... Collapse

Bobby Grant from Alexander City Al wrote on April 16, 2020 at 1:02 am

I am the Grandson of Staff Sgt Henry H Grant of the407th 102nd Ozark Godbless and thank you to all who Served in our Military my Grandfather is Buried in Margrateen Cemetary we have some wonderful friends who constantly visit his grave and send us pictures of his Gravesite Thank you to all who served with him

I am the Grandson of Staff Sgt Henry H Grant of the407th 102nd Ozark Godbless and thank you to all who Served in our Military my Grandfather is Buried in Margrateen Cemetary we have some wonderful friends who constantly visit his grave and send us pictures of his Gravesite Thank you to all who served with him... Collapse

Cameron Grogan from Atlanta wrote on April 6, 2020 at 3:11 pm

My Grandfather, William "Bill" Stark, was in the 102nd. Your Taps link has him in the 407th-Service, which I'm having trouble finding information on. I can't seem to find him in the group photo either. He received a Bronze Star and Battlefield Commission near the Rhine River in March, 1945. Like a previous comment, my grandfather traded his cigarettes as well but for Hummel dolls, some of which I now have. If anyone has information on him, I would be extremely grateful

My Grandfather, William "Bill" Stark, was in the 102nd. Your Taps link has him in the 407th-Service, which I'm having trouble finding information on. I can't seem to find him in the group photo either. He received a Bronze Star and Battlefield Commission near the Rhine River in March, 1945. Like a previous comment, my grandfather traded his cigarettes as well but for Hummel dolls, some of which I now have. If anyone has information on him, I would be extremely grateful... Collapse

Robert D’Antonio wrote on July 31, 2019 at 2:12 am

My grandfather Albert D’ Antonio was in this infantry. He was part of the red ball express. He was a sergeant in the army. He passed away May 1,2017 at age 95.

My grandfather Albert D’ Antonio was in this infantry. He was part of the red ball express. He was a sergeant in the army. He passed away May 1,2017 at age 95.... Collapse

Robert L. Goss from Olney, MD wrote on July 1, 2019 at 2:27 pm

My grandfather Robert Joseph Goss of Baltimore, MD was a member of the 102d and was injured near Welz, he was hit by exploding shrapnel. He was known for trading his cigarettes for candy bars. He passed away 2 weeks ago and I am trying to research his tour of duty. If anyone has information or stories to tell I would love to hear them.

My grandfather Robert Joseph Goss of Baltimore, MD was a member of the 102d and was injured near Welz, he was hit by exploding shrapnel. He was known for trading his cigarettes for candy bars. He passed away 2 weeks ago and I am trying to research his tour of duty. If anyone has information or stories to tell I would love to hear them.... Collapse

Dana from Sturbridge wrote on June 6, 2019 at 2:11 pm

My grandfather Abe Mitchell was a part of the 102nd. Every year in Bethel, CT we would have folks over for Labor Day. It remains the most special of my childhood memories. The men and their stories colored the world for me. I loved them all and I miss them.

My grandfather Abe Mitchell was a part of the 102nd. Every year in Bethel, CT we would have folks over for Labor Day. It remains the most special of my childhood memories. The men and their stories colored the world for me. I loved them all and I miss them.... Collapse

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