| Name: | Brian Cost - Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 20:13:46 (CDT) |
| E-mail: | attnman111-retail@yahoo.com |
| URL: | http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNZWcAtdRYc |
| Location: | Chicago, IL USA |
| Comments: | I see the vehicles every year and think it would be fantastic if you got a hold of some medium-armor tanks. That would make the main battle re-enactments awesome! Next year I'm looking to plan my shots and hope to gain exposure for the recreation, bringing ever more people. Thanks for your work and efforts. It is greatly appreciated! |
| Name: | Eugene Sheehan - Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at 21:45:28 (CDT) |
| E-mail: | geneM1A@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Brookfield, OH USA |
| Comments: | I found my uncle's name mentioned in information sent in my a Carol Jones about her father "Babe" Neil. There is a picture of my uncle along with her father. My uncle was killed November 24, 1944 in the battle of the Hurtgen Forest. I would like to be able to correspond with her. Would you please give me her email address or provide her with mine. Your co-operation will be greatly appreciated. Gene Sheehan |
| Name: | Rose Edwards Hub City Cruisers - Monday, April 07, 2008 at 11:49:22 (CDT) |
| E-mail: | dhooleyhill@oglecom.com |
| Location: | Chana, IL USA |
| Comments: | Pretty cool stuff. Rose :-) |
| Name: | EdMcDowell - Thursday, March 13, 2008 at 19:39:33 (CST) |
| E-mail: | medmond6@aol.com |
| Location: | Dunellen, NJ USA |
| Comments: | Really good website for us WWII history buffs. Recently purchased a beautiful die cast 1/32 scale "toy" M5A1 Stuart at Toys Are Us. Made by a Forces of Valor. They have a whole line of armor of different scales. I think I just became a "toy" armor collector. Glad to find so many sites including this one devoted to WWII. Keep it going. |
| Name: | DAVID G ROSS - Wednesday, March 05, 2008 at 11:13:03 (CST) |
| E-mail: | KCF596@AOL.COM |
| Location: | BROOKFIELD, CT USA |
| Comments: | IN MEMORY SERG.DAVID G. MATTAR 70TH TANK BATTALION EUROPEAN THEATER DIED MARCH 1 2008 YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTON |
| Name: | Rance Jurevwicz, Capt., USA, Ret - Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 13:22:54 (CST) |
| E-mail: | veteranprograms@aol.com |
| URL: | http://www.veteranprograms.com |
| Location: | Highland, CA USA |
| Comments: | FANTASTIC Web Site! We have added a link to our monthly newsletter so that more veterans can be made aware of this tremendous resource. Also, please visit our web site to learn about your hidden benefits and how to increase your service-connected compensation or VA pension. |
| Name: | Janet Raimann - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 17:16:40 (CST) |
| E-mail: | glenafana@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Anthem, AZ USA |
| Comments: | My dad, Bob Connors, was drafted in 1940 & sent to Ft. Meade, MD for Basic where he was an original member of the newly formed 70th. He participated in the African Campaigns with the 1st. ID; the Sicilian campaign with the 9th. ID and D-Day, Northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes (Battle of the Bulge)& Central Europe with the 4th. ID. He also participated in Korea where he was severely injured. FYI, the 70th. is the most decorated BN in military history. He enjoyed going yerarly to the 70th. reunions and he attended his last one, the 60th., in Sept., 2007 at Ft.Meade, MD. He passed away on New Year's Day. JOE PECKERWOOD -- STRIKE SWIFTLY. |
| Name: | Neill Young - Wednesday, January 16, 2008 at 10:25:49 (CST) |
| E-mail: | neillyoung970@btinternet.com |
| Location: | Portstewart, USA |
| Comments: | Really intersting site I am the only Stuart M5A1 owner in Ireland so its good to see what other people are doing |
| Name: | Vandeberg Vincent - Monday, December 31, 2007 at 11:28:43 (CST) |
| E-mail: | berky@skynet.be |
| Location: | Baelen, Liége Belgium |
| Comments: | Verry GOOD site and congratulations for keeping military history alive. |
| Name: | Christina Songer - Sunday, December 09, 2007 at 00:00:19 (CST) |
| E-mail: | songer3@cox.net |
| Location: | Santa Barbara, CA USA |
| Comments: | I am researching my father-in-laws military record. He was in the 70th Tank Battalion Company B. I am happy to see the memories of these great men are being kept alive! |
| Name: | Jim Burrill - Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 16:06:21 (CST) |
| E-mail: | renactr2@aol.com |
| Location: | Hatfield , pa USA |
| Comments: | I am so sorry I got the name wrong. About 30 seconds after I sent the previous email, I saw that the names is Charles. Jim |
| Name: | Jim Burrill - Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 16:03:20 (CST) |
| E-mail: | renactr2@aol.com |
| Location: | Hatfield, Pa USA |
| Comments: | Hi Robert, In PA, we have the 15th Recce LHA that restores and displays WW2 British Armour as used by an infantry reconnaissance regt. We are finalizing our 501(c) (3) paperwork. However, I think the traveling museum may be a better direction. Could we talk?? My email system won't work with your email link on the website. Please email me back or call 215-721-8967 between 630 and 10 PM est? Thanks! Cheers, Jim Burrill |
| Name: | paul d crossland spes 4 - Thursday, October 18, 2007 at 12:35:33 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | pcrossland@sc.rr.com |
| Location: | cloumbia , sc USA |
| Comments: | hq co ccb 4 ad div had there 50th year reunion at myrle beach sc oct 12 to the 15th.seven couples were there. all had a great time captin ames was in charge |
| Name: | Christian Weiss - Sunday, October 07, 2007 at 19:06:40 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | entrepreneuroh@aol.com |
| Location: | Painesville, oh USA |
| Comments: | Mr. Roberts, Could you please call me at 440-221-9973 or email me a phone number that I may call you at. I am the guy with the 1/6 scale tiger tank and I talked to you at Rockford Ill, last month. You were telling me about miniature regulators/valves/etc to convert your Thompson to fire propane. I would like to see if these compenents would work to make the cannons in my models fire propane. I would like to talk to you about how to do this and/or where I can obtain the components. Best Regards Christian Weiss III Painesville, Ohio 440-221-9973 entrepreneuroh@aol.com |
| Name: | Mrs Gin - Monday, September 17, 2007 at 02:52:29 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | moniquegjones@yahoo.com |
| Location: | San Francisco, CA USA |
| Comments: | I have relatives in Canada and one is a big horse enthusiast and saw my photo of Gus at the Wairoua Army Museum and wouls like his story, I don't know it, can you tell me about Gus the horse...Thanks- |
| Name: | Tom Wolters - Monday, September 03, 2007 at 19:41:12 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | tomwolters42@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Batavia, Illinois USA |
| Comments: | I visited you with the Chicago group on a very wet day last month. |
| Name: | Steve Gibson - Wednesday, August 08, 2007 at 20:54:26 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | gibsonse67@gmail.com |
| URL: | http://mbdo.org |
| Location: | St. Charles, IL USA |
| Comments: | Looking for WWII reenactors to help us commemorate Company "B" of the 192nd tank battalion at our annual Maywood Bataan Day Memorial Service. I am a director and webmaster for this group. Our service takes place on 9/9/2007 at Veterans Memorial Park in Maywood, IL. Please see our website at http://mbdo.org for photos of past events. Be a part of a 65 year tradition! Thank you for helping keep these important memories alive! |
| Name: | Barnie Burns, AO! USN Ret - Sunday, July 08, 2007 at 15:33:40 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | ao1p3fe@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Jax, Fl USA |
| Comments: | Great site but I have a question concerning the M5 Stuart. I thouoght that this tank was powered by a radial aircraft engine. Was there a production change midstream? Thank you for your time. Barnie |
| Name: | Kris Dybdahl - Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at 12:45:52 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | kdybdahl@bjorns.com |
| Location: | San Antonio, TX USA |
| Comments: | My grandfather was 1st LT. Walter Linder. KIA on Aug. 28, 1944. My wife and I just returned from visiting his grave in Normandy. Thought I would do some research on the Battalion and found your site. Great work! And I know nothing about what happened to my grandfather so if there is anyone knew him or who has any info, it surely would be appreciated. All records of his were destroyed in a fire I was told. Thanks in advance! |
| Name: | Bobbie Jean Kelly (Knoebel) - Sunday, June 17, 2007 at 17:52:11 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | tkelly153@verizon.net |
| Location: | king of prussia, pa USA |
| Comments: | My father was a tank gunner in the 70th company B. this year will be the 60th reunion in or near Fort Meade where the first reunion took place. Many of our loved ones have past and this may be the last reunion of all of the bravest men I have ever met in my life. With them goes their voices, but with the reenactments, they will live on long after there torches are spent. Thank you for honoring my father and the many men who served with him. Bobbie Jean Kelly "Robert Knoebel" |
| Name: | edward lyba - Tuesday, June 12, 2007 at 12:08:02 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | eslyba@hotmail.com |
| Location: | tamaqua, pa USA |
| Comments: | I had an uncle 2nd Lieutenant Edward Stickler who was in c company as a tank commander. He was killed August27,1944 |
| Name: | Adam Williams - Monday, June 04, 2007 at 19:19:17 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | adam.williams112@aol.com |
| Comments: | Great Site. Keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Erik and Jaime Barnas - Thursday, April 05, 2007 at 15:28:48 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | erikbarnas@sbcglobal.net |
| Location: | Sauk Village, il USA |
| Comments: | I love being active with the reenactments and working with Chuck and Lydia. I own a 1943 MB and about a 1950 Bantam trailer. Thanks, Erik |
| Name: | Sam Downes - Thursday, April 05, 2007 at 06:17:59 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | sdownes@woodbine.capemayschools.com |
| Location: | Cape May, NJ USA |
| Comments: | Totally appreciate your fine work!! Do you still have anything about the DUKW ? I was particularly interested in the V-8 engine and automatic tranny conversion. Anyway, keep 'em coming!! Big 10-Q! Sam Downes |
| Name: | Richard D. Solner - Thursday, March 08, 2007 at 19:35:22 (PST) |
| E-mail: | rsolner@aol.com |
| Location: | Plainfield, Illinois USA |
| Comments: | I am very pleased to see that you are working to preserve our nations WWII heritage. I was surprised to see that your armory is located so close to my home. Keep up the good work! |
| Name: | Carol (Neil) Jones - Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 11:03:10 (PST) |
| E-mail: | carolneiljones@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Springfield, IL USA |
| Comments: | Thanks for remembering the 70th Tank Battalion! My Dad, E.T. "Babe" Neil was with the 70th Armored. He was a Tech 4 and I believe he was in Company "C." I would enjoy hearing from anyone who knew Babe (sometimes called Pop or Neil). Dad passed away in 1959. I have many photos that he took while in Europe and would be happy to share online copies. |
| Name: | Charles Yonker - Monday, January 15, 2007 at 08:18:22 (PST) |
| E-mail: | yonkerc@blackriver.spfs.k12.mi.us |
| Location: | West Olive, MI USA |
| Comments: | is their a reenactment group in Michigan?? |
| Name: | Gen. Douglas MacArthur -- a.k.a. W.D. (Bill) Hobbs - Sunday, January 14, 2007 at 09:02:43 (PST) |
| E-mail: | macwhobbs@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Columbia, MO USA |
| Comments: | Very interesting. I didn't know about the Roberts Armory until today. Wish I could have heard Gloria Van. I notice that she "checked out" in 2002. Bill |
| Name: | ken ozanich - Sunday, January 07, 2007 at 17:40:54 (PST) |
| E-mail: | ozanichke@hotmail.com |
| Location: | berkley, mi USA |
| Comments: | great website. i do wwii reenacting. Our group portray the 5th rangers easy company. |
| Name: | don - Monday, December 25, 2006 at 08:10:01 (PST) |
| E-mail: | molar543@aol.com |
| Location: | Columbus, Ga USA |
| Comments: | Nice Web site.. I have a M- 114 and I am replacing the original 283ci with a 350. My original shaft driven fan is "blasted" and I am thinking about using electric fans instead. How effective are the electric fans in your Locust at keeping the beast cool? Thanks Don |
| Name: | don - Monday, December 25, 2006 at 08:09:57 (PST) |
| E-mail: | molar543@aol.com |
| Location: | Columbus, Ga USA |
| Comments: | Nice Web site.. I have a M- 114 and I am replacing the original 283ci with a 350. My original shaft driven fan is "blasted" and I am thinking about using electric fans instead. How effective are the electric fans in your Locust at keeping the beast cool? Thanks Don |
| Name: | william anderson - Monday, December 18, 2006 at 19:57:38 (PST) |
| E-mail: | wanderson3897@aol.com |
| Comments: | Loved your site. Keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Pvt. Todd R. Dolin 2nd ID/38th Reg/#rd Bn/ K-Co Reenactor. - Thursday, November 09, 2006 at 20:48:15 (PST) |
| E-mail: | hammer138@bellsouth.net |
| Location: | Miramar, Fl USA |
| Comments: | I looked at your web site it is really outstanding!. It is too bad you guys are so far away it would be great to meet you gentleman. If you are ever in South Florida drop a dime and let us know. Best regards Pvt.Todd Dolin "Second To None" WWW.SECONDINFANTRY.COM |
| Name: | Al Standish - Friday, October 20, 2006 at 16:17:38 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | pilgrim.11.gen@frontiernet.net |
| Comments: | Looks like you folks love what you do. The vehicles look great! Nice metal working. Keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Bukaroo182 - Friday, September 08, 2006 at 00:43:21 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | xlnt@gmx.de |
| Location: | Cottbus, BB Ger |
| Comments: | impressive page. i was stoked when i was seeing the hetzer. fine restored afv´s. whats the language of the fake-krauts? we got only rar reanactment in germany, mostly lame exhibitions with bundeswehr and nva vehicles boring russian tanks from the 70´s like t-55 and bmp´s. grüsse aus cottbus und...ACHTUNG AMIPANZER |
| Name: | Todd Dolin - Tuesday, August 29, 2006 at 19:11:17 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | hammer138@bellsouth.net |
| Location: | MIRAMAR, fl USA |
| Comments: | I love this era and want to do reenacting sometime. My grandfather was in the 4th Infantry during World WarII He told me about the war and the Battle Of The Buldge. I love your web site, it has some great information. It is a time that I have always felt I fit in.All who are intersted in this period of history understand how I feel. I hope to do it someday. Your web site has some great stuff. All the best to all of you. It is an era that should be kept alive and honored. The greatest generation |
| Name: | Steve Franklin - Monday, August 28, 2006 at 18:07:53 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | steve031959@msn.com |
| Location: | Haverhill , Ma USA |
| Comments: | Hi Great website. I'm looking for any information about my father, Russell H Franklin 11 118 126 from Haverhill, Massachusetts, he passed away in July 1991. He was a Fifth Grade Technician, 3rd Battalion, 83rd Infantry Division, 329th Infantry Regiment. He was wounded in action sometime in the November December timeframe 1944. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal, Lapel Button issued ASR Score (2 Sept) 66. If anyone remembers him or has any information about him it would be very much appreciated if you write to me at steve031959@msn.com. Thank you. |
| Name: | Don Studnicka - Friday, August 11, 2006 at 08:02:18 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | harley1942wla@aol.com |
| Location: | Palos Hills, Il USA |
| Comments: | Thanks for puting together the Bill Pope memorial pictures. I belong to the NICMVPA and met Bill for the first time at our February 2006 meeting. I also attended the Cantigney event on Jult 4th. A very nice and dedicated gentleman. |
| Name: | Lt. Col. R. Graham Daniell, AUS Ret. - Tuesday, August 08, 2006 at 17:07:10 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | rgdaniell@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Metter, GA USA |
| Comments: | Great web site. Can you help me find one or two vintage leather WWII and Korea tank crash helmets. seem to be very scarce in USA Am planning to buy an M-8, M-20 or Saladin for use in our VFW/ American Legion post activities and need uniforms for that era. Do you need recruits in South East when you are down this way, Georgia specifically. All the best and "Forge the Thunderbolt", graham Daniell |
| Name: | Jerry Nesvold - Saturday, August 05, 2006 at 22:33:37 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | nesvoldjl@msn.com |
| Location: | Moorhead, mn USA |
| Comments: | Served in Germany in the Headquarters Company of the 2/70th 1966-68 Augsburg Germany. |
| Name: | Glynn. J .Sissons. - Friday, July 21, 2006 at 10:27:17 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | beerzippy@yahoo.co.uk |
| Location: | Manchester, U.K |
| Comments: | As a fellow ww2 reenactor (D co, 505th 82nd Airborne and 82nd Recon Batt ,2nd Armoured Div)in the U.K, I would just like to say how much I enjoyed the photos on your site, some great pics and clearly everyone enjoying themselves whilst keeping the memory of the Greatest Generation alive. Keep up the good work guys... Best regards, Glynn. |
| Name: | JOANN - Saturday, July 01, 2006 at 08:37:56 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | jgraese@aol.com |
| Location: | tampa, fl USA |
| Comments: | was looking for info on peckerwood reporter..i have two of them ..one from march 1,1948...says easter greetings...the other is dec.1,1947...says merry christmas...are these collectible ..i found at a garage sale....thanks joann |
| Name: | sam comella - Friday, June 23, 2006 at 09:22:37 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | sam.comella@hughessupply.com |
| Location: | las vegas, nv USA |
| Comments: | Great site, it will help keep me motivated on my own project. |
| Name: | mgbada joe - Friday, June 16, 2006 at 04:33:39 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | maga@gmail.com |
| Location: | asa, war africa |
| Comments: | i love to see this site always pls keep it up |
| Name: | mike lee - Tuesday, June 13, 2006 at 22:47:49 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | restlesschef@msn.com |
| Location: | lawrence, ma. USA |
| Comments: | Im trying to get info on my deceased father, he was in company m 329th infantry regiment. he is listed as a teck 5, no idea what that is, and also listed 88 carbine,combat infantry badge, looking for info on what uniform patches he wore and how and where to get them.I hope you can help me out as im trying to get a shadow box display to upkeep his contribution in the service. thank you for any assistance that you can provide.. proud son and submarine vet. michael lee |
| Name: | Joe Myers - Friday, June 09, 2006 at 09:25:17 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | j.j.myers1@verizon.net |
| Location: | Baltimore, MD USA |
| Comments: | Just wanted to share an interesting event that happened to me recently. First, it is important to know that my Dad was in the original 70th from its constitution in 1940 to its 1946 inactivation. Anyway, I was recently in London on business and visited the Imperial War Museum. In the D-Day exhibit, they have a display where you can listen to 4 different D-Day vets recount their experiences on June 6 1944. One of the vets is John Ahearn of the 70th who was wounded by a mine on Utah beach. It was quite a thrill to see that of all the units involved in the Normandy invasion, the curators of the museum thought the 70th worthy of inclusion! I must tell you that it made me a very proud Yank. Please help keep their memory alive!! |
| Name: | Jeannie - Thursday, June 08, 2006 at 13:56:04 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | photographicarts@comcast.net |
| Location: | Gainesville, VA USA |
| Comments: | Thanks for having such an informative site. I have several pairs of M&M "boots and mukluks" that I am listing on e-bay and needed more information for their listing. Your site helped me a lot. |
| Name: | David Grant - Thursday, May 25, 2006 at 17:53:43 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | DBGRANT@JUNO.COM |
| URL: | http://www.bratsourjourneyhome.com/ |
| Location: | AUSTIN, TX USA |
| Comments: | Nice pictures! Thanks for all the work |
| Name: | Carl Meiser - Monday, May 22, 2006 at 12:32:22 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | carlm6@wordnet.att.net |
| Location: | Prescott, AZ USA |
| Comments: | Very good web site. I was in the 489th AAA AW BN attached to the 4th Armored. |
| Name: | Bill Tinsley - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 19:44:56 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | billtinsley@comcast.net |
| Location: | Fair Oaks, CA USA |
| Comments: | Served with the 70th at Camp Fuji, Japan in a reconnaissance platoon of H.Q.Co from Jan 1955 to July 1956. From what I can see of pictures taken recentely, the camp has really changed over the years. I took lots of pictures of equipment and of the camp during that period. Enjoyed reading some of the comments. |
| Name: | Bucky Simmons - Sunday, May 07, 2006 at 11:34:07 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | bucky@camptoccoareunion.com |
| Location: | Toccoa, Ga USA |
| Comments: | Currahee Military Weekend Oct 12-15, 2006 The Toccoa/Stephens County Historical Society invites you to attend our third annual Camp Toccoa Reunion and Reenactment Events. Camp Toccoa, now made famous by Band of Brothers, was the birthplace of the 501st, 506th, 507th, 511th, and 517th Parachute Infantry Regiments as well as the 460th Arty Battalion, and 596th Combat Engineers (Airborne). We will have Veterans, or their families, from all these regiments attending, along with Veterans of all conflicts since WWII. The 501st, 506th and 507th Vietnam - present day will also have members attending, as well as from the 101st, 82nd, Rangers, and most other units of the U.S. military. This year we are expanding our focus for the reunion and reenactments to include all WWII units, both Allied and Axis. There has been great response throughout the U.S. and Europe. We hope to have several hundred re-enactors take part along with several different military vehicle associations. There will also be displays and aircraft from today’s military. The event will take place at the Toccoa Airport, October 12-15, 2006. One of the Weekend events will be the dedication of the new Currahee Military Museum which is housed in the restored Toccoa train depot, the debarkation point for most of those men who trained here. Tour the stables used for quarters by first A, then E company of the 506th P.I.R brought "across the pond" from Aldbourne England. This $325,000+ ongoing project is being paid for with donations and proceeds from reunions. During the Currahee Military Weekend we will dedicate the Currahee Military Museum to honor all of our Veterans. Those interested may participate in the Currahee Challenge Road Race, the "three miles up and three miles down" we saw in Band of Brothers. This year I am sending invitations to all Military Academies and many military colleges urging them to send a class/corps of cadets to the Currahee Military Weekend. We have lost so many veterans in the last few years, this may be the last opportunity to meet and talk with living heroes. Our invitation is extended to everyone: veterans, active duty personnel, military buffs, history buffs and each and every American who wishes to show their pride in out Veterans. If you know of others who may be interested, please pass along our invitation to them. Photos of 2004, and 2005 reunion and Information. www.camptoccoareunion.com Bucky Simmons Vice President, Toccoa/Stephens County Historical Society Toccoa, Georgia. United States |
| Name: | Carol Scassa Decanini - Wednesday, May 03, 2006 at 19:17:47 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | carolscakes1112@hotmail.com |
| URL: | http://www.carolscakes.net |
| Location: | Aliquippa, Pa USA |
| Comments: | I am the daughter of John Scassa he was in D-Company 70th Battalion. My Dad has recently passed on April 12, 2006. I am trying to find a email address for The Peckerwood Reporter. He and my Mother attended some of the yearly reunions. He enjoyed the newsletter and had such fond memories of many. He was a proud WWII Veteran. And I, a proud daughter of Staff Sergeant John Scassa. |
| Name: | Bayu - Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 20:15:44 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | tobing_tankhunter@yahoo.co.id |
| Location: | Magelang, Mid Java Indonesia |
| Comments: | This is the good place to see or know about WW2 vehicles. |
| Name: | Eva Hodges - Sunday, April 30, 2006 at 15:43:42 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | evafhodges@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Sulphur Springs, TX USA |
| Comments: | I came upon your site while trying to do research on my father. If I acn remember correctly he did 2 tours of duty. He was stationed at Fort Sam Houston with the 70th Calvary Recon Troop. Then I found a picture of him in uniform, displaying his rank which was E-6. On the back of the pic, there was some writing, D' Troop 6th Cons, and he was stationed at Codurg, Germany. The date was 02/17/4?. The rest was cut off. Could someone out there email me , I would really like to know more about what kind of soldier he was. If anybody has any info, I would greatly appreciate it. My daughter served in the Marine Corp and has only been out a year. We decided to try and get some history down to pass along. So again if anyone has any kind of info whatsoever, Please! contact me. Thank You and God Speed! Eva |
| Name: | Marina Haenen - Tuesday, April 25, 2006 at 12:38:22 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | jhaenen@wanadoo.nl |
| Location: | Heythuysen, The Netherlands |
| Comments: | Hello, you have a very very nice site. We are members of a club in the very south of Holland which is keeping many WWII vehicles "alive". My husband and I own a GMC CCKW 353 and a Willys jeep. With these vehicles we join many events every year in Holland, Belgium and France etc. to remember all heroes who have served. Our children are teached about this history in school untill today. Now we are looking for information about the "Operation Husky" in Sicily. It seems that the vehicles that had landed there had a yellow circle on the hood?? Maybe someone can tell us more about this item. By the way, our club is named Santa Fe. Our website is www.santafe-events.com, unfortunately it has not yet been translated in English. Thank you and greetings from Holland |
| Name: | jose a. ramos - Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 12:05:30 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | ramosj@utpa.edu |
| Location: | Edinburg, Texas USA |
| Comments: | ROTC SENIOR MILITARY INSTRUCTOR I NEED INFORMATION FOR MY CANNON TEAM ABOUT THE 75MM PACK HOWITZER, M1. NEED HELP THANKS. |
| Name: | Peter A. Wansink - Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at 06:46:47 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | peter@tendev.com |
| URL: | www.tendev.com |
| Location: | Marietta, GA USA |
| Comments: | My father, Hendrick Andy Wansink, was killed on July 19, 1943 during the invasion of Sicily. What little history I have been able to dig up indicates that the Battallion leader may have been Lt. Henry Volk. I hope we can begin a correspondence which will connect me with any of the people who knew and remember my father. Thank you |
| Name: | bruce lookabaugh - Wednesday, April 05, 2006 at 09:19:28 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | coonhunter09@verizon.net |
| URL: | www. |
| Location: | Richwood, Oh USA |
| Comments: | your site is very helpful for my plans in the future plans. |
| Name: | Harold Grossman - Friday, March 10, 2006 at 11:27:01 (PST) |
| E-mail: | hgswells2003@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Wantage, NJ USA |
| Comments: | My dad, Harry Grossman served with the 747th tank battalion during WW2. He was in Co. C. He landed on Omaha Beach D-Day. Anyone with info, please concact me. His tank was the Coo-Coo Connie. |
| Name: | Donna - Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at 18:22:47 (PST) |
| E-mail: | givalot@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hi. This site is so imformative. My son is doing a report on the 70th Tank Battalion Company B during World War II. If anyone has stories or pictures to share, they would be welcomed. His report is due at the end of March. Thank you so much! |
| Name: | DJ Jandrey - Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 15:05:17 (PST) |
| E-mail: | jandrey@insightbb.com |
| Location: | Dixon, IL USA |
| Comments: | Nice webpage. Keep up the good work. |
| Name: | sean carrigan - Wednesday, February 08, 2006 at 19:46:23 (PST) |
| E-mail: | 2378@inbox.com |
| Location: | slidell, la USA |
| Comments: | just looking at site. i own a 45 mb and 54 dodge wc for the past 25 years. just like to see jeep sites. |
| Name: | mgbada joe - Thursday, January 26, 2006 at 05:16:59 (PST) |
| E-mail: | maga@yahoo.com |
| Location: | none specify, idaho USA |
| Comments: | this site is very interesting please keep it up |
| Name: | Jonathan P Alter - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 14:45:20 (PST) |
| E-mail: | cebudragonlady@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Riverside, CA USA |
| Comments: | Am doing Naval History research. Can any WWII veteran tell me about any instance in the European Theater of war where a Navy officer took wad-cutter ammo aboard ship, or obtained such ammo ? Would like to also know if any of you know someone who was in a miltary Shooting Team using such ammo.Thanks. |
| Name: | john f. floyd - Thursday, January 19, 2006 at 08:29:34 (PST) |
| E-mail: | floydfritz@AOL.COM |
| Location: | PADUCAH , KY USA |
| Comments: | i WAS IN THE 70TH TANK BAT. IN WW-2, iF ANYONE REMEMBERS ME I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM THEM. i JOINED THEM IN aFRICA AND WAS WITH THEM UNTIL 1945. |
| Name: | gene walterson - Sunday, December 25, 2005 at 00:51:34 (PST) |
| E-mail: | earthangelca2000@yahoo.ca |
| Location: | winnipeg, MB canada |
| Comments: | as the grandsonof srg. stanly walterson in C company on D-Day in the fortgarry horse that had recieved a victrian cross for saving the lives of a complete rif. div. as he watch two tanks beside him burn he took action in that match box and took out that german 88 to save many lives at that moment. i am very pleased with a sight that tells the storys of the passed and keeps pictures like this alive for others. |
| Name: | Mathew Billings - Friday, December 16, 2005 at 08:16:04 (PST) |
| E-mail: | mathew.jay.billings@us.army.mil |
| Location: | West Point, NY USA |
| Comments: | I am the Military Police Company Commander here at West Point, New York. I have an Honor Guard Platoon which is responsible for conducting Full Honor Funerals and other ceremonies. We are in the process of inheriting (5) 75mm Pack Howitzers from a unit that is being deactivated. These guns will be used for various ceremonies here at W.P. My soldiers will be responsible for the upkeep of these guns, but we have no Technical Manuals (TMs). I would be willing to spend my own money in order to acquire a manual to photo copy and return or to purchase it outright. Also, if anyone knows where to find a gun to replace aged parts on these, that would be a major plus. Thank you, Matt Billings |
| Name: | Ed Whitehead - Thursday, November 24, 2005 at 08:33:42 (PST) |
| E-mail: | ewhitehead@fuse.net |
| Location: | Fort Mitchell, KY USA |
| Comments: | Really enjoyed your web site. Brought back memories of the time, although I was not in WWII, I had two brothers that served and I was in the Korean War. It's a great site. |
| Name: | Peter - Friday, November 18, 2005 at 09:20:34 (PST) |
| E-mail: | vissenaken-news@hotmail.com |
| URL: | http://www.thelocustpage.tk |
| Comments: | Hi! Great site. Love the way you restored the M22. Ours is nearby completion. Probaly nest summer it will be finished! Peter |
| Name: | Heather Wiltrout - Thursday, November 17, 2005 at 05:23:24 (PST) |
| E-mail: | hwiltrout@wrmc.com |
| Location: | Batesville , Ar USA |
| Comments: | My Grandfather was a member of the 70th. I love to listen to his stories and you guys have pictures from most of the places he has talked to me about. Best website I have seen so far. Thanks |
| Name: | meom - Monday, November 14, 2005 at 17:09:24 (PST) |
| E-mail: | memom@msn.com |
| URL: | http://www.seviyoruum.com |
| Location: | USA, NA USA |
| Comments: | nice site |
| Name: | BONATTI RENE - Sunday, November 06, 2005 at 01:19:53 (PST) |
| E-mail: | BONATTI@WANADOO.fr |
| URL: | http://30thinfantrydivision.free.fr/ |
| Location: | evreux, france |
| Comments: | hello |
| Name: | Daniel lee - Wednesday, November 02, 2005 at 17:11:18 (PST) |
| E-mail: | dlee@oringsusa.com |
| URL: | http://www.oringsusa.com |
| Location: | Los Angeles, CA USA |
| Comments: | Very good site. I am very fond of tanks and I am glad to finally learn where the yesteryear tanks are cared for. Keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Jeff VanZant - Friday, October 28, 2005 at 17:28:15 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | jeffreyvanzant@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Springfield, OH USA |
| Comments: | I am doing a project for school on WWII Veterans. My great-grandfather is a WWII Veteran from the 749th Tankers. I loved the photos on your site. |
| Name: | Steve Romans/Northwest Arms Distributing - Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 17:43:57 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | stever@atcnet.net |
| URL: | http://www.nwarms-idaho.com |
| Location: | Arco, ID USA |
| Comments: | I have a receiver for a single 40mm Bofors, at least that's what I am told. It has been in Country for many years, and is registered as a title one. I am trying to find out what I can about the single, towed version. Is there a carriage out there for restoration? Will I have to just build one to use. I have found some new barrels and may do the paperwork to activate and register it. I hope to see your Traveling Museum someday. Do you have an idea as to value of the receiver? I have some pictures. Thank You, Steve Romans |
| Name: | Greg Smegal - Monday, October 10, 2005 at 22:17:32 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | gsmegal@aol.com |
| Location: | Cambridge, MN USA |
| Comments: | Hello Charles - I understand your group has an M5 tank - My father needs to fabricate the Carburetor Upper Control Rod (it controls both carbs)- Any chance you can give us the dimensions for this piece - I understand it has arms on each side of the rod - THANKS |
| Name: | Greg Smegal - Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 18:23:42 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | gmegal@aol.com |
| Comments: | Hello-new to this great site. I'm trying to locate anyone who can help my 86 year old father (WWII 565th Ord Heavy Maint - Third Army)with technical info on restoring a 1940 M5A1 Stuart (early M18) - he's volunteering with the Ft. Snelling military museum in Mpls.Please e-mail or call 763-535-3766 Central time, before 9 p.m. - THANKS!! |
| Name: | brett marlin - Thursday, September 29, 2005 at 19:43:26 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | bmar_us@yahoo.com |
| Location: | cave city, ar USA |
| Comments: | i wish to thank you for your site. my grandfater, who is 88,served with the 70th as a tank driver. you have helped me better understand the things that happened, and helped me believe that there are really heroes in this world. thank you. |
| Name: | Wayne Geis - New M4-A3 Sherman owner - Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 07:39:45 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | RB62004@Yahoo.com |
| Location: | Fond du Lac, WI USA |
| Comments: | met you at Rockford and hope to keep in touch. Really enjoyed the rainy reenactment. Still damp! cell - 920-960-5000 |
| Name: | Albert Lambrecht - Saturday, September 17, 2005 at 12:09:57 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | albert_lambrecht@web.de |
| Location: | Baden-Baden, BW West-Germany |
| Comments: | Hello, I've found your excellent site by accident. Such a group and the activities are of great interest to me. Unfortunately I don't know any group here in Germany. It certainly has "special" reasons. As I live pretty close to France I usually visit a French group with US WWII vehicles (M3, M8, CW 51, CW54 etc.). Anyway keep on on your high standards. Best wishes Albert |
| Name: | Joe Sparacino - Friday, September 16, 2005 at 14:06:52 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | jsparacino@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Utica, IL USA |
| Comments: | Chuck, I hope you get the message today. Mail Call tonight has a story about the M-29C Weasel. |
| Name: | richard g camplone - Monday, September 05, 2005 at 19:33:05 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | rickybxny@aol.com |
| Location: | bx, ny USA |
| Comments: | Son Of the late Sgt, Richard camplone 747 tank bitallion |
| Name: | Warren Lewis - Friday, September 02, 2005 at 01:52:47 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | wlewis@ebmail.gdeb.com |
| Location: | Mystic, Ct. USA |
| Comments: | Great site - My brother was stationed at Erding AFB from 1950 to 1953. His name was Richard Hewitt - Anyone remember him? Thanks, Warren Lewis |
| Name: | Tom Jensen - Monday, August 22, 2005 at 14:39:31 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | tjensen342@greatlakes.net |
| Comments: | Great Site |
| Name: | Carl Warren - Saturday, June 11, 2005 at 08:21:45 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | moodoo55@earthlink.net |
| Location: | Brownsville, TN USA |
| Comments: | Let me tell you about my Dad. 2 Lt. Willis Duke Warren of the 741 Tank Batillion. Co. B. His co. landed first on Omaha Beach that morning. They were launched too far out from the beach. Dad said were on a Time Table. They Launched and so many men died due to the water being too rough. He launched stared in and told his men to come to the top and get the raft ready andtold driver to lock the gear in and come up top. He was driving from the top anyway. Good thing the sides broke in sending the armys secret wepon to the bottom but not the men. the were picked up to get another tank. From there D Day to Hedge row country, Hill 192, Rocarath and krenkelt The twin villages of the Battle of the bulge.His Tank Was the last tank out of that Village before the German push. He lost many friends there. Dad told me that neather side was tanking prisoners. It was a fight to the death. He had his tank knocked out losenig his driver. Later going back into that tank to get the amo with was running out. He had to wipe his drivers brains off the 76mm Shells. He always said God was there helping him and his men to get home safe. Frome there they went to Chekcolvoka to show force to The Russian and even to fight them if need be. From there he left his 5th tank there never to look back. 2 Lt Willis Duke Warren Came home to rise a family of 4 boys and 1 girl. By Carl Moody Warren ( son ) |
| Name: | marie-elodie - Thursday, May 26, 2005 at 13:32:42 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | marielaptitefrancaise@hotmail.fr |
| URL: | http://www.e-monsite.com/canadianworldwar2 |
| Location: | courtenay, france |
| Comments: | hello, I am called Marie-elodie, I am 19 years old. I have just visited the site which I find splendid. I have translate this text by an automatic translator. Veiled, thank you |
| Name: | John J. Chenkus, Jr. - Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 16:46:28 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | dchenki@aol.com |
| Location: | Harrison, TN USA |
| Comments: | My dad John Sr. was a gunner in the 70th. My son John III (Trey) found your web site. Any info you have would be appreciated. If you cannot reach me at the above email, I can also be reached at jjchenkus@tva.gov. Thanks, John Jr. |
| Name: | J Reardon - Sunday, May 15, 2005 at 08:48:04 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | jreardon@chartermi.net |
| Location: | Escanaba, MI USA |
| Comments: | I am having trouble finding info on reenactmentschedules in the Midwest this summer 2005. Can you direct me? Thanks. Have a 20 year old with interest. |
| Name: | JAmes M. Luhrman - Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at 16:28:30 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | onetop66@austin.rr.com |
| Location: | Austin, TX USA |
| Comments: | I' a retired Firsat Sergeant who is now teaching high school World History. I was doing some research for a lesson on the Sicily and Italian campaigns when I ran across your site. Good Job! |
| Name: | George R. Young Jr. - Wednesday, May 04, 2005 at 18:37:09 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | triphase@aol.com |
| Location: | Woodridge, Il USA |
| Comments: | It was a great weekend lately to have ridden with your unit. I never thought I would ever get to ride in a vehicle like that. It was also quite a kick to see that the vehicles were made in 1943. That was the year I was born. You have some very good people in your unit and I will be sure to keep track of them. I look forward to riding with any of them again. Thanks so much. George Young |
| Name: | Ingo - Saturday, April 30, 2005 at 04:26:09 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | ifederhenn@aol.com |
| Location: | Rheine, Germany |
| Comments: | Great Homepage! Greetings from Germany Ingo |
| Name: | CPT Bill Hinman - Thursday, April 28, 2005 at 10:21:28 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | kwoodyh@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Taji, Iraq |
| Comments: | Found a M-8 Greyhound at the old Republican Guard HQs at Taji Iraq. Took pictures I will send them if you are interested it has all the markings of one of the Republican Guard Division I forget which one right now but I should be able to find out. My e-mail is down right now so send me something back if you would like to check it out. Thanks great web site i love all the old military stuff. |
| Name: | Stan Snyder - Tuesday, April 26, 2005 at 14:23:06 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | stan@financialclaims.net |
| URL: | |
| Location: | seattle, wa USA |
| Comments: | My father served in this unit. I have a booked filled with the travels of the 70th AIB and would be happy to share with other. (will not provide copies as it would compromise the collection) |
| Name: | Mike Buckendorf - Friday, April 15, 2005 at 14:23:39 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | mikebuckendorf1@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Tulsa, Ok USA |
| Comments: | Very nice website. I'm a 45th & 29th Div. reenactor from Oklahoma and I've been into reenacting for over two years now. This site is very well organized and has a great selection of photos. Our group is working on a site of our own and yours has given me some great ideas. Keep up the good work! |
| Name: | Pam Schrock - Thursday, March 31, 2005 at 10:37:46 (PST) |
| E-mail: | gschrock@iserv.net |
| Location: | Kalamazoo, MI USA |
| Comments: | Could you please e-mail me with the details of your Lowell, IN activities? I would really like to make the trip with my family. Thank you so much! Pam Schrock |
| Name: | Pamela Evans - Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at 13:01:23 (PST) |
| E-mail: | jre55@earthlink.net |
| Location: | Creswell, NC USA |
| Comments: | My father who is still alive served in WWll with the 157infantry,3rd Bat.Company C.45th Div. I would like to get dad and others of his company together for a reunion. I have a book that dad bought back with him.It has pictures and the story of the 157 regement. |
| Name: | Mr.Mrs.Paul Schupska - Friday, March 25, 2005 at 20:16:47 (PST) |
| E-mail: | wolfslair2@ev1.net |
| Location: | Pasadena., Texas. USA |
| Comments: | Dear sir we are ww2 collectors of just about every item that was made during ww2 we look forward to ordering from your company real soon. thank you very much Mr.Mrs.Paul Schupska, |
| Name: | Frank W. Dudash - Thursday, March 10, 2005 at 00:33:43 (PST) |
| E-mail: | gigs@netnitco.net |
| Location: | Crown Point, IN USA |
| Comments: | I am a vertersn of the 4th. Armored Divsion Co, "A" 8th.Tank Battalion . |
| Name: | joechollet - Wednesday, March 09, 2005 at 18:39:22 (PST) |
| E-mail: | Gijoe4392@sbcglobal.net |
| Location: | aurora, ill USA |
| Comments: | one of the best reancting battles i have ever seen was performed by you at midway village it was incdrebil |
| Name: | joechollet - Wednesday, March 09, 2005 at 18:39:19 (PST) |
| E-mail: | Gijoe4392@sbcglobal.net |
| Location: | aurora, ill USA |
| Comments: | one of the best reancting battles i have ever seen was performed by you at midway village it was incdrebil |
| Name: | John W Richard 111 - Monday, March 07, 2005 at 01:14:24 (PST) |
| E-mail: | jrichard111@earthlink.net |
| Location: | Las Vegas, nv USA |
| Comments: | I am the grandson of tech. sargaent Lawrence M Norman. Lawrence was killed in action July 12, 1944 in St. Lo France serving with the 70th tank battalion. Lawrence served in north africa and sicily also. Me and my mom Nancy A Norman, Lawrence's daughter would greatly appreciate any information you could share with us, or if anyone reading this message knew Mr. Norman please e-mail this e-mail address. |
| Name: | Herschel R Atkinson - Tuesday, March 01, 2005 at 16:14:02 (PST) |
| E-mail: | olsmaj@elbertonga.com |
| URL: | http://www.elbertonga.com |
| Location: | Elberton, GA USA |
| Comments: | Re 70th Tank Battalion, Europe, WWII. Does anyone have information on Darwin Purvis, first sergeant, possibly Dog/Delta Company, attached 8th Infantry Divison Utah Beach, Normandy 6 Jun 44? Came in, more or less due to current, on left flank of landing party in perhaps a DD M4 tank. Wore a Distinguished Service Cross from there. Believe he also was in the North African-Sicilian affairs. Knew him as 1st Lt, AGC, 101st Abn Div, Cp Breckinridge, Ky 1952-53. |
| Name: | Sgt. Mirko Trubka "ROUGH RIDER" - Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 07:20:09 (PST) |
| E-mail: | rough.rider@email.cz |
| Location: | Skalice 30, Czech |
| Comments: | February 26, 2005 Skalice 30, 263 01 DOBRIS, Czech Hi Roberts Company, really good work you present. I keep in my memory years 1944-45 when I was 6 year old boy and listen during dark nights deeply tuned sounds of allied bombarders planes and after liberation of Pilzen by 3rd Patton Army on May 6th in 1945 i was fall for GI jeeps. Nowadays I am member of Vehicle Club WWII - Prague; Military Car Club - Pilzen; and just now we proudly founded new 3rd ARMY CLUB - Pilzen to keep memory for next generation. Last year we was visit also 60th Anniversary NORMANDY with rougly 30 vehicles from Czech Republic, half of them on own wheels. My jeep is Willys 1942-09-18 and it was from first UNRRA delivery for Czechoslovakia by SS through Trieste (Yougoslavia - this story is described by Ray Cowdery in AAW II) and still after general repair is in mint condition all in original or NOS replacement. Anyway my goal to write about it is our Club invitation for this year celebration of 60th Anniversary of Pilsen liberation by 3rd Patton Army. It will be held from May 4 started in Pilzen and finished last day on May 8th in Prague with big display with other invited allied reenactors companies. If you seen interesting for you don´t hesistate to mail me for detail information. Keep´em rooling all the time, Sgt. Mirko Trubka ROUGH RIDER |
| Name: | Gerald "Sarge" Stein - Saturday, February 19, 2005 at 14:05:59 (PST) |
| E-mail: | oakarff22@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Oakland, CA USA |
| Comments: | Giving away Military Stretchers. Saturday, February 19, 2005 My name is Gerald "Sarge" Stein and I am an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighter Instructor here at the Oakland International Airport in the Bay area. We are in the process of updating our Mass Casualty Equipment and we have approximatly 100 Korena War Era Military Style Stretchers that we are going to dispose of. Being a WW2 History buff myself I asked my Fire Captain if we could give them away to an re-enactment group. He agreed. So I am contacting as many groups as possible to see if they are interested in taking them for free. You have to come and get them. They need to go to a good place because, being out in the weather they are in the beginning stages of falling into disrepair. I have attached a couple of photos to show you that we have them. If you want them then please e-mail me back or if you know of anyone else that wants them let them know. I can be reached at: (510) 238-4022 Airport Fire Station #22 Take care and God bless! |
| Name: | lauren - Friday, February 18, 2005 at 14:24:22 (PST) |
| E-mail: | lkb616@hotmail.com |
| Location: | louisville , ky USA |
| Comments: | very nice webpage! if anyone may know where i can find pictures of the 68th field artillery (1st armed division) c battery, will you please let me know? i would very much appreciate it and it would make someones day!!! lkb616@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Victor Brunka - Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 10:08:21 (PST) |
| E-mail: | vbrunka@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | great work! |
| Name: | Edward S Lyba - Wednesday, February 16, 2005 at 08:35:12 (PST) |
| E-mail: | eslyba@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Tamaqua, Pa USA |
| Comments: | My uncle was LT.Edward Stickler and was in Company C of the 70th Tank Btn.He was a replacement officer and was killed August 27th outside of Paris in 1944.I visited the site and met and talked to many 70th veterans.Does anyone remember him when he was stateside or in England prior to the invasion? |
| Name: | Mary Lee Konty - Thursday, February 10, 2005 at 00:42:30 (PST) |
| E-mail: | mlkonty@comcast.com |
| Location: | Tualatin, OR USA |
| Comments: | Anyone from the the 70th...please click on 70th Tank Battalion Historical Research on this website and help me identify the names on the "short snorter" and the four photos. I beleive the man to be John J. Murray and he was a Major with the 70th in 43/44 until the end of the war. I am searching for any information about him. He is my father. Thanks for your help, it's been a lifelong search. |
| Name: | Joe Myers - Wednesday, February 09, 2005 at 06:12:14 (PST) |
| E-mail: | myers_joe@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Baltimore, MD USA |
| Comments: | Hi, I'm wondering if you folks know anything aboout the Carentan Historical Center and their attempts to open a Museum? Here's a liink to their site: http://www.paratrooper-museum.org/ They've solicited info. and effects from my family and I'm wondering if they are for real. |
| Name: | Chris Johnson - Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 17:02:24 (PST) |
| E-mail: | kathy61403@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Plum Bourgh, Pa USA |
| Comments: | My father was Dr. Robert C. Johnson MD, he was a captain/physician with the 70th Tank Bat. I remember going to reunions with him when I was young. I would like to know if there are still any reunions that I could bring my kids to. My father died in 1983 and never met any of my children. I would like to give them a chance to learn about their Grandfather and some history. I also would like to attend another reunion, as I didn't really understand the importance of them when I was young. I will look forward to hearing from anyone who knew my father. |
| Name: | Lisa Bloyer - Thursday, January 27, 2005 at 17:20:24 (PST) |
| E-mail: | lab716@sbcglobal.net |
| Location: | Machesney Park, IL USA |
| Comments: | I found your site on a search that I did looking for information on my grandfather's Army unit. I'm looking for information on Troop A, 90th Cav RCN Squadron. Any information would be great. Thank you! |
| Name: | Bob Walsh - Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 10:49:28 (PST) |
| E-mail: | rdw727@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Northport, NY USA |
| Comments: | Interested in any data on Capt. Thomas E. Cassidy, who headed up MII-418, a French interrogator unit with the 83rd Armored Reconnaisance Bn., 3rd Armored Division, in the Battle of the Bulge. Tom is deceased, but two of his colleagues (Andre Sussman and Daniel Brod) are still alive. |
| Name: | jon - Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 08:14:43 (PST) |
| E-mail: | jonm4sherman@yahoo.com |
| URL: | http://www.dco505pir.fsnet.co.uk |
| Comments: | Nice tanks, we've got a few over here ourselves ( see web site above ) Jon |
| Name: | Sgt. Mike C, 83RD ARMOR RECON BN, 3 Armor Div - Monday, January 24, 2005 at 17:00:58 (PST) |
| E-mail: | KAR981945@AOL.COM |
| Location: | Newton, Ma USA |
| Comments: | Great site!!! Us ww2 reanacters up here in the NE like it! Keep up the good work! |
| Name: | Mary Lee Konty - Friday, January 14, 2005 at 12:48:42 (PST) |
| E-mail: | mlkonty@comcast.net |
| Location: | Tualatin, OR USA |
| Comments: | Visiting the website once again to update my email address and to once again ask for help in finding information about my father, John J. Murray who served with the 70th during WWII. I think he was with Gen. Patton. I am also interested in any information about my mother, Phyllis Maloney. She was a nurse and stationed in Kansas and also at Fitzsimmons Hospital in CO. I am adopted so any information would be greatly appreciated. I also have a "short snorter" dated Feb, l944 with several names on it. It is posted on this website. As always, I enjoy visiting this site...keep up the good work. |
| Name: | Heath Harper - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 12:46:43 (PST) |
| E-mail: | webmaster@giftlandhobby.com |
| URL: | http://www.giftlandhobby.com |
| Location: | Canton, IL USA |
| Comments: | On Line retail store owner providing Diecast Military Diecast collections for Corgi and Other manufactures. Also historical researcher for static military displays throughout the Midwest. Advid supporter of preserving our Military History honoring the men and women fighting for freedom and the sacrifice they made for us. Son of Late USAF Korean Veteran, SSGT Joe B Harper. |
| Name: | Kingera - Friday, January 07, 2005 at 15:29:47 (PST) |
| E-mail: | jxk375@psu.edu |
| Location: | State College, Pa USA |
| Comments: | I am looking for those veterens from Western Pa. who went into the 70th in late '41 and early '42. I am tryint to trace the path of Henry T Seibert from Johnstown Pa. |
| Name: | Rex Crews - Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 09:03:55 (PST) |
| E-mail: | cruzemissile@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Halifax, VA USA |
| Comments: | Thanks for a great site!! Your photographs of equipment are superb, and the technical data very informative. |
| Name: | Hilda Farrell - Saturday, January 01, 2005 at 19:51:52 (PST) |
| E-mail: | Hildafarr@AOL.com |
| Location: | Marlboro, MA USA |
| Comments: | I am looking for information about Hqs Battery 3112th Signal Service Battalion. My husband, Carl Farrell, was involved in the December 1944 Battle of the Bulge, guarding German prisoners taken at Christmastime. Can anyone give me more information on this? |
| Name: | Tom Gandy - Wednesday, December 22, 2004 at 22:30:24 (PST) |
| E-mail: | tgandy@txk.com |
| URL: | |
| Location: | Texarkana, TX USA |
| Comments: | Thanks for doing the web site. My father fought through Europe in a Stuart tank. He used to tell me that he liked to remember this as "driving two Cadillac V-8s." But he also told me--very, very, late in life--of some of the graphic details. I have a post-war history of his unit, an "official" military document, if you have any use for it. Thanks again for what you are doing.... TomG |
| Name: | Richard Benware - Wednesday, December 15, 2004 at 18:11:39 (PST) |
| E-mail: | gbenware@twcny.rr.com |
| Location: | malone, ny USA |
| Comments: | Hi I was a member of B company 70th tank balation from 1944 to 1945 . I entered europe d+12 as a replacement. We lost our tank in July 1944 killed was LT Casteal. Driver rockey from texas Bob Burns gunner as well as myself servived. I was wounded and in the hospital from july to sept. when I rejoined the unit somewhere in Germany near zig. line. My nick was Porkey. Anybody that might have served with me I would like to talk to. |
| Name: | Ramon Vega Chaves - Friday, December 10, 2004 at 11:54:02 (PST) |
| E-mail: | chickie1@coqui.net |
| Location: | Isabela, PR USA |
| Comments: | I served with the 1st Armored Division, 68 afa Bn.,Fort Hood Texas and Fort Polk Louisiana from 1955-57. I would like to hear from anyone who served during this period. |
| Name: | leroy - Thursday, December 09, 2004 at 09:01:00 (PST) |
| E-mail: | redhorse_leroy@hotmail.com |
| URL: | http://www.redhorse.nl |
| Location: | Gronsveld, limburg Netherlands |
| Comments: | Re-enactment U.S. 113th cavalry Group Mechanized RED-HORSE Netherlands |
| Name: | Francis (Frank) Neuwirth - Saturday, November 27, 2004 at 10:58:42 (PST) |
| E-mail: | fnewt@optonline.net |
| Location: | Briarcliff Manor, NY USA |
| Comments: | I was a member of the 821st Tank Destroyer Battalion - 1942 to 1945. The Battalion was attached to the 29th Infantry Division and fought with the Division from Normandy to the Elbe River in Germany - June 1944 to May 1945. The 821st TD Bn had M-10 Tank Destroyers. So, I'd like to see photos of those vehicles. FN |
| Name: | Matthew Owen - Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 12:35:02 (PST) |
| E-mail: | matthew.owen@luke.af.mil |
| Location: | Glendale, AZ USA |
| Comments: | Brother-In-Law of Joe Sparacino |
| Name: | DON J JANDREY - Thursday, November 25, 2004 at 12:25:41 (PST) |
| E-mail: | jandrey@insightbb.com |
| URL: | |
| Location: | Dixon , IL USA |
| Comments: | Very interesting. I would like to make contact with anyone who was in the 74th Field Artillery Battalion "C" Battery Landshut, Germany 1949-1952. |
| Name: | Patrick A. Tarasovitch - Saturday, November 20, 2004 at 08:02:20 (PST) |
| E-mail: | patdrew2@velocity.net |
| URL: | http://99theasyco.tripod.com/ |
| Location: | Erie, Pa USA |
| Comments: | As a WW 2 Reenactor here in Erie,Pa it is great to see more units helping return these weapons back for histories sake. Hope to see your unit at future reenactments. |
| Name: | Nikos Liakopulos - Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at 09:56:21 (PST) |
| E-mail: | nikos@sinfo.net |
| Location: | Panama, Panama |
| Comments: | 5 STARS SITE, CONGRATULATIONS. I am very proud to be an owner of a M9A1 rocket launcher, the serial number is # 135043 GF. Welcome any information. Greetings from Panama |
| Name: | Mark Senft - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 07:49:46 (PST) |
| E-mail: | mark.senft.ctr@disa.mil |
| Location: | Waynesboro, Pa USA |
| Comments: | i look forware to seeing things in person |
| Name: | kevin ruetsche - Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 12:21:09 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | happycamper1995@aol.com |
| Location: | huntley, il USA |
| Comments: | enjoyed site x-tank mechanic here m60 s a like nice to see doing any hiring>lol |
| Name: | Tim Carnes - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 16:56:31 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | tcarnes@aspentimco.com |
| Location: | Benicia, CA USA |
| Comments: | I just obtained a WC-52. I am planning on getting it back to operational condition. It spent many years working in a gold mine in Northern California and has quite a bit of history there. I would like to know if it can be traced through it's time in the service by the numbers on the hood. |
| Name: | Judy Curry Davis - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 22:17:42 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | davis1846@aol.com |
| Location: | Homer, La USA |
| Comments: | My father, PFC Arthur John "Sparty" Curry, served with the 70th Tank Battalion. I do not know which company. He came on to the beach at Utah on D-Day as far as I know. He was injured/killeed/died August 27,1944. I was born Feb.29,1944 so we never met. His death destroyed my mother and she would not share anything of him with me. I have 2 pictures and his Purple Heart. Any help will be appreciated more than you can imagine. God Bless you and all who served our country to protect the rights and priviliges of our citzenship. I will hope to hear from you. Judy Davis |
| Name: | John Prance - Sunday, October 17, 2004 at 08:42:08 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | republican_nightmare@comcast.net |
| URL: | |
| Comments: | Hi, I was wondering if anyone knew my grandfather (also John Prance) who served in the 648th tank destroyer battalion during WWII. I have beeen in the process of trying to figure out what he did as he would not tell any stories of war to his children, and dodn't like the topic being brought up. He died before i was born. If anyone could help me figure out any of this or give me a phone number to call that would be greatly appreciated. Thank You |
| Name: | Joseph A.Batdorf - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 04:55:47 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | joebatdorf@wmconnect.com |
| Location: | phila, pa USA |
| Comments: | I like to hear from anyone who served with Sgt Eugene Batdorf.In the 70th Tank Bn. |
| Name: | HEMONET Jacky - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 01:58:32 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | hemonet@wanadoo.fr |
| Location: | LESNEVEN, 29 FRANCE |
| Comments: | excellent site. Je suis secretaire d'une association en Bretagne (France) et nous possèdons de nombreux véhicules dont des Jeeps, Dodge, GMC,Harleys. Nous effectuons commémorations relatives à la libération de notre région en Aout 1944. A bientôt continuez |
| Name: | Reid Abercrombie - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 16:24:19 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | no1jra@yahoo.com |
| Location: | Jacksonville, FL USA |
| Comments: | Wow. It looks like what you are doing is awesome. My grandfather was in WWII, and from there I have developed an interest in all things related to WWII. Do you guys ever do anything in either the Jacksonville, FL area or the SE Missouri area (my old hometown is Cape Girardeau)? I would love to see your exhibits. Thanks Reid |
| Name: | Terry D. Byrd - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 14:03:47 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | terryb10654@hotmail.com |
| Location: | williamston, S.C. USA |
| Comments: | Just wanted to take a moment to sign in and see if there was anyone who served in the 813th Tank Destroyers Batt. comp. C and if there was anyone that has any information on that unit. My father served in it in WWII |
| Name: | MGBADA IBUSA - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 04:14:23 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | MGBADA IBUSA@YAHOO.COM |
| Location: | NAIJA, EDO USA |
| Comments: | VERY EDUCATIVE AND IFNORMAITVE, PLS KEEP THE GOOD JOB GOING ROBERT. WAOOOOOOOOO. |
| Name: | spc. loren seth ferguson - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 14:26:53 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | linedoc270@yahoo.com |
| Location: | fort riley, ks USA |
| Comments: | i am a combat medic with the 2nd battallion 70th armored regiment, i am looking for my units history and i would really like some pictures of any m4 shermin tanks with "joe peckerwood" painted on the vehicle along with the story of when the pic was tacken and where you were when you came into it, any vets out there are welcome to e-mail me id like to hear your iron tiger/ thunderbolt story thank you very much |
| Name: | master sergeant Paul Wramage - Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 21:05:56 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | metallicaibanez@aol.com |
| Location: | Rochelle Park, NJ USA |
| Comments: | hey i like your website alot my bestfreinds from the Air Force want me to strat i was wondering were the best place to get the equipment is and if anyone that knowes anything about buying rifels for the reenactments please email me please email me all the websites you can i really would enjoy it thank you very very much guys keep on rolling USA is number one |
| Name: | Michael Stutz - Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 14:57:53 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | Emtstutz@yahoo.com |
| Location: | southport, NC USA |
| Comments: | I would like to get into ww2 reenacting preferably a german unit but right now i cant find ay reenactment units in NC american or german any help from anybody would be greatly appreciated |
| Name: | IMO OWERRI - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 02:39:12 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | IMO_OWERRI@YAHOO.COM |
| URL: | http://www.obokwe.com |
| Comments: | I love this page, keep it up. |
| Name: | Ed Czechowski - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 08:13:27 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | Rayhawqa@cox.net |
| Location: | Wichita, Ks USA |
| Comments: | Great site. I am looking for information on Maintenance vehicles and equipment used in WW2. Anyone with information/photos, especially 1st hand knowledge, please contact me. |
| Name: | jr - Friday, July 23, 2004 at 11:03:20 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | internetnewsdaily@yahoo.com |
| URL: | http://www.internetnewsdaily.com |
| Comments: | cool site |
| Name: | William Little - Friday, July 23, 2004 at 10:44:17 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | shudian@yahoo.com |
| Location: | fayetteville, ar USA |
| Comments: | Great site. I just found a roll of film my grandfather took sometime during WWII. I reprinted the pictures which are of members of the 90th RCN squadron. Does anyone know of a website for the 90th RCN? Thanks. |
| Name: | Ronald E Davidson, LTC. Armor (Ret) - Wednesday, July 07, 2004 at 21:57:00 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | ronsclocks@earthlink.net |
| URL: | http://http://home.earthlink.net/~ronsclocks/ |
| Location: | San Antonio , Tx USA |
| Comments: | What a great site. I am the son of a 70th Tanker. My father, Henry E. Davidson, Jr. was an original member of the battalion, served with the battalion thru out the war and commanded the unit from August 1944 until the end of the war. Viewing this site has brought back many memories from my child hood. I have stood on most of the battalion's battlefields in Europe, visited the grave sites of many of the KIA, and attended some of the reunions in the late 1940's and early 1950's. I served in combat in Vietnam with the 1st Squadron, Fourth US Cavalry,1st Infantry Division. I knew some of the officers pictured in your sites. My father passed away in 1980 and in burried in Arlington National Cemetery. I would be greatly honored to attend one of your reunions. Ron Davidson |
| Name: | Joseph Sparacino - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 05:14:49 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | cino63@earthlink.net |
| URL: | http://cino63@ Earthlink.net |
| Location: | Utica, IL USA |
| Comments: | Here's the new e-mail. The convoy was a lot of fun. An MVPA guy lent Steve and I a jeep. The M-8 would have been a big hit. |
| Name: | Adam Green - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 01:07:26 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | sharp_shooter33@hotmail.com |
| Location: | North Vancouver, British Columbia Canada |
| Comments: | How come their arnt any Valentine tanks. I know that tis as an American orginivation but I get upset every time that canadians are not given the proper recognition they deserve and that Through out the First and Second world Wars we are refered to as "British troops" Even tough befer this point we were indipendant and had our own army, navy, and air force. I am sorry that this note Rambles on but it was some thing I needed to get of my chest. P.S. This is a really cool sight. |
| Name: | Mary Lee Konty - Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 06:31:21 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | ml.konty@verizon.net |
| Location: | Sterling, VA USA |
| Comments: | I visit the website on a regular basis hoping that someone will respond to my plea for help in researching my birth parents. My mother was Phyllis Maloney, a WWII nurse and my father John J. Murray. He served in the 70th Tnk Bat and I think he was with General Patton. I have posted pictures of them and a short snorter with several names listed on it on this website. Please contact me if you have any information. Thanks for your help. |
| Name: | Betty Gryder - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 14:43:59 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | gryderb@bellsouth.net |
| Location: | Hartsville, SC USA |
| Comments: | I am so looking forward to learning all about the 70th tank battalion. My father was with the unit and was killed on June 6,1944. He is in Normandy,his name was Hugh S. Gosnell. Thank you so much for all the history. It has in some ways been a closure for me and my children.Bless you, Betty Gosnell Gryder |
| Name: | Randall Reynolds - Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 19:43:59 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | sohappy2gthr@comcast.net |
| Location: | Yelm, Wa USA |
| Comments: | My grandfather served for the 7oth tank Battallion in WWII. He received the silver medal. I was wondering if someone can help me find a way to get any information,pictures, or anything else about Clyde Dumont Reynolds. I will check this guest book for info, or you may e-mail me. Thank you for your time |
| Name: | jim thompson - Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 09:56:34 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | thompsonjl12992 |
| Location: | plattsburgh, ny USA |
| Comments: | good info, pictures are nice but could we get a little more detail{i'm a modeler into scratch building extra detail on existing 1/72 mil. vech.s.} |
| Name: | Tech-Com Trooper - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 23:10:21 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | techcomhq@yahoo.groups.com |
| URL: | http://www.techcomhq.cjb.netr |
| Location: | L.A., UT USA |
| Comments: | Tech-Com HQ was here http://www.techcomhq.cjb.net |
| Name: | Johan - Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 05:53:08 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | Infocar9050@yahoo.com |
| URL: | http://www.ukcarcheck.com/ |
| Location: | Manchester, M5 3EJ UK |
| Comments: | Nice site and well presented with some good information…. |
| Name: | Gerry Mitchell - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 19:25:28 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | mitch@frii.com |
| URL: | http://www.sgmitchell.com |
| Location: | Ft Collins, Co USA |
| Comments: | researching tank data to build dioramas |
| Name: | Ekene Mgbada - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 11:17:57 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | ekemgbada@hotmail.com |
| Location: | TEXAS lome, USA |
| Comments: | good webwork.keep it up. |
| Name: | Heath Harper - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 10:45:34 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | webmaster@giftlandhobby.com |
| URL: | http://www.giftlandhobby.com |
| Location: | Marquette Hts, IL USA |
| Comments: | Business owner of hobbies and diecast collectibles carrying a wide variety of Corgi Diecast Tanks and Aviation Archive aircraft. Amature historical researcher and novelist or Military landmarks including armor and aviation. Son of late Korean War veteran. |
| Name: | Joseph Nemeth - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 20:08:00 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | JPWNEMETH@aol.com |
| Location: | Waukesha, Wi. USA |
| Comments: | I was with "C" Battery 74th Field Artillery In Landshut Germany from Nov. 1948 to 1952.am trying to get in touch with any one from this battery.thanks. I was a jeep drive/radio operator.We had many good times in our complex and also in The city of Landshut. |
| Name: | mr mugus - Monday, April 19, 2004 at 05:02:32 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | mugu@yhaoo.fr |
| Location: | paris, paris france |
| Comments: | i love this site,i don land hereooooooooooooo |
| Name: | Tommy Sharrett - Thursday, April 15, 2004 at 07:44:35 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | cdttommy@netscape.net |
| Location: | racine, WI USA |
| Comments: | I was thinking of reanactments i want to join please some one send me like a informaton packet. my adress is 1354 grove av. racine Wisconsin 53405. |
| Name: | Lynnette Bates - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at 01:26:53 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | lynnettebates@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Traverse City , MI USA |
| Comments: | I am looking for any information about my grandfather Frederick John Bates. He served during WW2 in the 82nd Airborn. He died before i was born and i would love to find out about his past. Thank you. |
| Name: | BOURCILLIER Claude - Monday, April 12, 2004 at 12:16:29 (PDT) |
| E-mail: | clbour@free.fr |
| URL: | http://jeep45.free.fr |
| Location: | SENLIS, France |
| Comments: | Hello. Your website is very interesting. Nice reporting and pictures! Our club is reenacting too on US ww2 with vehicles and GI's uniforms. You can see how French collecters could appreciate what human being had given for freedom in Normandy! About that, we will be in Utah beach for the 60th anniversary from 3rd upto the 8th of june 2004. If you come in France for this demos, don't hesitate to contact us. Best regards from our club l'A.V.M.P |
| Name: | Marc H.L. Stappers - Sunday, March 28, 2004 at 07:44:58 (PST) |
| E-mail: | ww2@hetnet.nl |
| URL: | http://home.hetnet.nl/~ww2/ |
| Comments: | Aight! Nice website! Lot's of pictures and stuff! |
| Name: | Bill - Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at 18:38:58 (PST) |
| E-mail: | tayba@fastq.com |
| Location: | Sierra Vista, AZ USA |
| Comments: | I am impressed! Your pictures warm an old tanker's heart! I do World War II living history as a hobby. My persona is that of a master sergeant in the 83rd Armored Recon Battalion, 3rd Armored Division. Maybe one day I'll win the lottery and be able to afford a halftrack or a scout car! |
| Name: | G.Vicente Gonzalez Mackay - Monday, March 22, 2004 at 17:36:17 (PST) |
| E-mail: | gvgmackay@yahoo.com.mx |
| Location: | Xalapa, Ver Mexico |
| Comments: | Exelent array of military vehicules & History..Keep up the good work |
| Name: | Virginia Heimbach - Wednesday, March 17, 2004 at 13:38:19 (PST) |
| E-mail: | heimbach@verizon.net |
| Location: | Bel Air, MD USA |
| Comments: | This is a very informative site. My Dad, Charles J. Myers saw action in North Africa, Sicily, and Normandy. He and his 70TH pals held reunions yearly. I believe they are still on-going, but my Dad has passed away. I have a copy of the history of the 70th from its inception and the battles these men fought in. I hope one day in the not too distant future to travel to the Normandy beaches. Thanks for what you're doing. |
| Name: | Malcolm Todd - Wednesday, March 03, 2004 at 09:48:49 (PST) |
| E-mail: | malcolm@irontigers.com |
| URL: | http://www.irontigers.com |
| Location: | Hoquiam, WA USA |
| Comments: | I was doing a search for 70th Armor and came across your site. Very nicely done... some great pictures of the past! I was in 2nd Battalion 70th Armor Ferris Barracks Erlangen Germany from 89 to 91... we were known as the Iron Tigers and we were called up to fight in Operation Desert Storm. The 70th has possibly one of the greatest lineages in armor history being that they were the first independent armor regiment. I'm glad to see that no one forgets even the first days of the 70th Armor! STRIKE SWIFTLY! |
| Name: | Spencer Okonski - Tuesday, March 02, 2004 at 16:14:40 (PST) |
| E-mail: | Cokonski@cox.net |
| Location: | silverado cyn, CA USA |
| Comments: | i love this site! u guys are my heroes. i want to do this stuff when i get older. now i am an amatuer film maker in high school. im working on a ww2 movie right now and have spent over 3 years right now a grand total of $2,500. and i need some diehard actors. e-mail me if your interested. i really want some tank footage, i would DIE for some!!! thanks all. |
| Name: | James W. Hoefer - Sunday, February 29, 2004 at 08:31:30 (PST) |
| E-mail: | solartoonospam@yahoo.com |
| URL: | http://solartoo.us |
| Location: | Salt Lake City, UT USA |
| Comments: | Visited this web site over a year ago - my contact information is out of date - so, here is the update and a renewal of my quest. A friend pointed me to your page at http://www.roberts.ezpublishing.com/rarmory/gas.htm I have long rembered the |
| Name: | Dr. David Butters - Thursday, February 26, 2004 at 14:07:13 (PST) |
| E-mail: | concerningca@hotmail.com |
| Location: | Meadville, Pa USA |
| Comments: | I have a collection of 1/32 diecast US Army WWII vehicles in my office that I show to my young patients and to chat about with to my older patients. I have had a few tankers talk to me and have been fortunate enough to relive some of their experiences with them. I commend you in your efforts to keep this part of history alive. I recently read "An Army at Dawn" about the North Africa campaign and highly recommend this to any of your members. I wish I could join you in the turret some day. What a thrill that would be!!! Dave Butters |
| Name: | laurie keefe - Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 19:49:47 (PST) |
| E-mail: | laurie866@yahoo.com |
| Location: | syracuse, ny USA |
| Comments: | I am looking for info about my dad Donald c. Keefe (danny Okeefe) HE served in ww2 in the USMC I know he enlisted in 1941 out of syracuse ny.He never spoke of his Tour and i am interested in finding anyone who may have known my dad He passed away in 1992 Thank you. |
| Name: | Frederic - Thursday, February 12, 2004 at 14:12:42 (PST) |
| E-mail: | m4sherman@pandora.be |
| URL: | http://www.combatcamel.tk |
| Location: | Brussels, / Belgium |
| Comments: | Very nice work you guys are doin', especially the M22 Locust as we are restauring one ourselves. Keep 'em rolling, Fred |
| Name: | Warren Le Pine - Saturday, February 07, 2004 at 22:43:36 (PST) |
| E-mail: | thedigger@shaw.ca |
| Location: | Victoria, BC Canada |
| Comments: | What a great site. My father served in the Canadian Army during the final years of WWII. He served in Canada's little known Pacific Division as a 4.2 in motor crewman. All his brothers and cousins from Toronto Ontario served in the war as well. His brother Harry left Canada in 1939 with the 48th Highlanders. My dad was 11 when he watched his brother leave for war at the Toronto Train Station. My uncle left as a private in the infantry and returned home as a Sergeant Major in the 1st Canadian Airborne Regiment. When my Uncle Harry finally returned to Canada at the end of the war my father was 18 or 19 years old and a Corporal in the Army. My father’s cousin Hubert landed in Normandy on Juno Beach D-Day +2 and was critically wounded during the beach head breakout. Cousin Hubert was in the Canadian Signals Corps. His unit was DF by a German 88mm Battery. His unit and friends were wiped out and everyone was left for dead. One final check was made before the main unit had to move on. Hubert was found barley alive in a burning vehicle. He was quickly medically evacuated back to Juno Beach and then back to England. He remained in hospital for the next year in Canada recovering from his wounds. My father told me that he had great difficulty dealing with the fact that most if not of his comrades had been killed in that artillery bombardment. After the war my father and many of his family and friends that served in WWII would meet frequently at our family hunting lodge in Trout Creek Ontario. I’m sure after a few drinks and few hands of poker they were able to let go of their experiences in WWII. Later on in the 70’s our American cousins who were Vietnam Veterans from Buffalo came to the lodge. I remember listening to the many conversations between the two generations of war veterans. I think it was the influence of these two proud groups of men that left a lasting impression on a ten year old boy. I have now served 18 years in the Canadian Army and Navy, 11 years in the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry and seven years in Naval Intelligence. Cousin Hubert taught me the fundamentals of shooting a rifle at the hunting lodge when I was a small boy. Later on in 1988 I had the honour of being a member of Canada’s top military shooting team. Our Rifle team was awarded the prestigious Letson Trophy in Ottawa Ontario. Along with the Letson Trophy we won the honour of representing Canada at Bisley England for the Commonwealth Rifle Competition in 1989. When I pin my Letson Rifle Decoration on my uniform I always think of my father, his family and friends that served in WWII and next generation of veterans who served in Vietnam. Keep up the good work and never forget the sacrifices of others…Keep the history alive. |
| Name: | SFC ( RET ) Scott Nicgorski - Thursday, February 05, 2004 at 13:56:10 (PST) |
| E-mail: | stronglikebull1@yahoo.com |
| Location: | San Antonio, TX USA |
| Comments: | Great site I have enjoyed what I have seen so far. |
| Name: | Duane Durand - Saturday, January 24, 2004 at 11:27:22 (PST) |
| E-mail: |