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Randolph George Tammara
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Randolph George Tammara <DiabetesJunction@aol.com>
Phila, Pa USA - Sunday, December 03, 2006 1:22 AM (PST)

Sincerely, John R. Proffitt

John R. Proffitt <JohnProff@aol.com>
Friday, December 01, 2006 11:02 AM (PST)

My name is Rick Mommers, I am 19 years old and living in The Netherlands. At the American Military Cemetery Henri-Chapelle (Belgium) I adopted 5 graves of American soldiers. They were fighting for our freedom during the Second World War. I also built a website for my adopted soldiers, the address is www.heroesforever.nl 
I hereby want to ask you if you maybe can help me to gather more information about the soldier whom grave I adopted. Of course I now got a lot of questions about Cpl. John E. Raftery, and the role he fulfilled in the WWII. I am pointing on information like; how did he look like (in uniform). Maybe you could photocopy me several photographs of him how he looked like through the few years so I can frame them. How he spent his youth, at what base he had his education, what kind of hobbies he had, the way he died, how he was as soldier (as example brave?) and how he was as person self. If he was nervous or relaxed before combat, was his standard gun a machine gun or a rifle, how the weather conditions where during your fights. Did he made through also man against man fights, how was he during his training and leave, and other stories I forgot to ask you about him and so on. As you can see, there are so much things I would like to know about Cpl. John E. Raftery, that it is too much to write down. I would like to ask you if it is possible to help me finding an answer to the above mentioned questions. Hopefully it is also possible to receive some pictures of him and copies of some documents and maybe to correspond with some relatives of him. I really hope to receive an answer on this letter. I was searching on internet and hoped to find some information about him, but unfortunately without any results. You are my last hope to help me. It would be nice to know more about the person whom grave I take care of and lay flowers. I enclosed more information about the soldier. I am thanking you in advance and look forward to your reply. Whit kind regards, Rick Mommers

John Edward Raftery, Jr. Corporal,
U.S. Army Service # 13099398 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division
Born: 1922 Nativity: Indiana Grew up in: Evansville, Indiana
Education: 1 year of high school
Married with: Juanita P. Raftery 
Entered the Service from: Pennsylvania, Delaware County Place of Enlistment: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 
Date of Enlistment: August 11, 1942 
Wounded in Action: October 20, 1944 (Battle for Aachen, Germany) 
Died of Wounds: Thursday November 2, 1944 
Buried at: Plot F Row 10 Grave 27 Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery Henri-Chapelle, Belgium 
Awards: Purple Heart

Please see pictures of John Edward Raftery during WW2 click link  WW2 26th  Infantry 1941-45

Rick Mommers <rickmommers@msn.com>
Netherlands - Saturday, November 25, 2006 at 10:28:48 (PST)

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Looking up history about my grandfather Charles Michael Tangi 34 844 980 Private First Class Company A 104th Infantry WWII. Automatic Rifleman 746 European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 bronze stars WWII Victor Medal Croix De Guerre with Palm and Fourragere Purple Heart Medal Thanks for your help
Teri Fotheringham <TeriSue1115@aol.com>
Alliance, OH USA - Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 07:23:44 (PST)

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http://www.aboutww2.info
Michael D. Ketchum <ketch@aboutww2.info>
Seattle, WA USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 22:15:34 (PST)

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Welcome to About WW2! If you served or know anybody who served in WW2 and would like to add them to our honor roll section of the site, we would be honored to add them. Additionally, if you have any stories you’d like to share on the PERSONAL STORIES section of the site, we’d like to do that as well! http://www.aboutww2.info

Michael D. Ketchum <ketch@aboutww2.info>
Seattle, WA USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 22:14:34 (PST)

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Welcome to About WW2! If you served or know anybody who served in WW2 and would like to add them to our honor roll section of the site, we would be honored to add them. Additionally, if you have any stories you’d like to share on the PERSONAL STORIES section of the site, we’d like to do that as well! http://www.aboutww2.info

Michael D. Ketchum <ketch@aboutww2.info>
Seattle, WA USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 at 22:14:28 (PST)

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I am looking to get some long over-due justice for my brother Seymour Eisner who was killed in ww2. He got killed carrying his buddy to safety after he stepped in a mine field. He was a company scout. I have a newspaper article where this man whose life he saved wrote about Seymour carrying him out to safety after he was wounded, In doing so, my brother got shot in the back and died. How do I go about getting medals that he so rightfully deserved. He was in the 26 infantry division, company B , first army. Any help would be greatly appreciated. sse@hvc.rr.com
melvin eisner <sse@hvc.rr.com>
monticello, ny usa - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 22:44:22 (PST)

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I am looking to get some long over-due justice for my brother Seymour Eisner who was killed in ww2. He got killed carrying his buddy to safety after he stepped in a mine field. He was a company scout. I have a newspaper article where this man whose life he saved wrote about Seymour carrying him out to safety after he was wounded, In doing so, my brother got shot in the back and died. How do I go about getting medals that he so rightfully deserved. He was in the 26 infantry division, company B , first army. Any help would be greatly appreciated. sse@hvc.rr.com
melvin eisner <sse@hvc.rr.com>
monticello, ny usa - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 22:44:16 (PST)

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looking for any info or comrades of sgt ray schmidt 26th inf. div. 104th reg "f" company. he passed away in oct 2005, highly decorated please respond
michael schmidt <elthunderbird@yahoo.com>
miamisburg, 0hio usa - Sunday, February 26, 2006 at 08:16:31 (PST)

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UPDATE: I have since found where my Uncle S/SGT Walter Frank Pokorny U.S. Army #6-908-812 is buried.
BURIED AT: SECTION H SITE 8294
LONG ISLAND NATIONAL CEMETERY
2040 WELLWOOD AVENUE FARMINGDALE, NY 11735-1211
Any additional information would be very much appreciated. Thank you, fdpokorny@comcast.net

I am trying to collect information about my uncle Staff Sergeant Walter Frank Pokorny U.S. Army #6-908-812 from New York, who was with Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, and killed in Normandy, France 06/06/1944.
Frank D. Pokorny <fdpokorny@comcast.net>
Jonestown, PA USA - Thursday, February 23, 2006 at 12:46:17 (PST)

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Looking for any information on the 26th Infantry DIV that my grandfather served with.  All I know is that he was a rifleman squad leader, and he fought under General Patton.  He name is Myron C Porter, from Dayton, PA.  Thanks for any help...

Katie Porter<gijoeguy@yahoo.com>
Friday, October 07, 2005 3:00 PM

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Hi, I found your website, just what I was looking for to try contacting 26th Regt vets. Unfortunately it wouldn't accept my entry for some reason. Hope to hear from you. I'll try again another time.
Yours Brian Inns <brian@inns.wanadoo.co.uk>

Wednesday, September 28, 2005 1:06 PM
Please see picture of Brian during WW2 click link  WW2 26th  Infantry 1941-45

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Dear, respected readers

His name was Harold P. Lau
Private, US Army
Service # 39580952
26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division Entered from California
Died: 21 Dec 1944
Buried at Plot A Row 13 Grave 38
Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery
Henri-Chapelle, Belgium
Awards: Purple Heart.
This is what the Battle Monuments Commission has listed for him.

Is there any written history (books, websites, reports...) about the 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division - during WW II - available so that his granddaughter can learn more about what this division meant during WW II?

And can she obtain more personal (military) information somewhere about her beloved grandfather?
Thanks a lot!
And most kindly regards
<Luc.Klaps@advalvas.be>
Luc Klaps
E. Van Dorenlaan 44
B-3600 GENK
Belgium
Friday, September 23, 2005 6:36 AM

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Akers
Looking for anyone that knew my father. Daniel T. Akers, Private First Class, Company A, 26th  Infantry. He entered  Dec. 17,1942 -- Oct 20, 1945 He served in France, Belgium, and Germany. Battles- Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe. If anyone knows anything about this company-please let me know..
Thank You, Delphna Thomas <mylord@naxs.net>
Sunday, September 18, 2005 12:17 PM (PDT)

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26th Infantry 1944
If there is someone who is searching for information about the 26th Infantry concerning the Battles for Aachen, the Huertgen Forest, the Battle of the Bulge and the Roer River, please feel free to contact me. I am living at the eastern border of the Huertgen and have studied the history of the 26th Infantry in the battles above for the past 25 years.
Albert Trostorft <History1944@aol.com>
September 03, 2005 12:54 PM

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I am trying to locate anyone who was in WWII with my Father, SSGT Daris Chidester. He was with Company "A" 39th Infantry when he was discharged on August 14, 1945. I believe he was with the 9th Inf Div in 1944. He served as a platoon guide. He was in the following battles and campaigns: Algeria-French Morocco, Tunisia, Sicily and Normandy.  He was wounded in Tunisia on March 29, 1943 and in France on July 19, 1944. I would like to find out which beach he landed on in the invasion of Normandy. He received the purple heart with oak leaf cluster, and various other medal from his service. If anyone can give me information regarding my father, I would be forever grateful. I would also like to thank everyone who served our country in WWII. I thank God that they were willing to stand up for the freedom that we enjoy today. 
Cheryl Gaunt <ggaunt@cebridge.net>
Friday, August 12, 2005 9:50 PM

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MY DAD WAS A MEMBER 26TH DIVISION 101ST INFANTRY I COMPANY 4 BATTLE STARS, BRONZE STAR, ww2 VETERAN. my dad WILL BE CELEBRATING HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY SEPT. 3RD YOU CAN WRITE TO HIM AT 713 INDIANA KANSAS CITY,MO 64124.
DANIEL DISALVO JR. <LAGSANCHEZ1@JUNO.COM>
Kansas CITY, MO USA - Thursday, August 11, 2005 at 17:46:33 (PDT)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO MESSAGE BELOW: My Grandfather "LOUIS BOZYNSKI served in the 1st INFANTRY DIVISION, 1st BATTALION - 26th INFANTRY REGIMENT. I am not sure of the Company. He was a TECHNICAL SERGEANT - 4th GRADE. Please ask your fathers and grandfathers if they knew him or served with him. I am trying to obtain any information I can about his time in service. Any information you may have would be helpful. Thank you.
Sandi Stuart <stuarts@starband.net>
Oregon, IL USA - Monday, August 01, 2005 at 17:57:50 (PDT)

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I am hoping someone can provide me with some information about my Grandfather "LOUIS BOZYNSKI" who served in the 26th Infantry Regiment from Aug. 1941-July 1945. He also served as Mess Sergeant 824. He was from Chicago, IL. He passed away in December of 2004 and I know very little about his service in WWII. Since I am not "next of kin" according to the National Archives and Records Admin. I am only able to get limited information. Please ask all of your fathers and grandfathers if they have heard of, or served with my Grandfather. I'm desperate for knowledge about his life, so any information you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sandi Stuart <stuarts@starband.net>
Oregon, IL USA - Saturday, July 30, 2005 at 19:50:13 (PDT)

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My Father, William C. Kent Jr. Was in Company L, 26th inf. along with yours. They went across on the Queen Mary together, and came home together!!!
David Kent <bonairk@comcast.net>
Richmond, Va USA - Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 13:44:15 (PDT)

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My father (still alive) was a sgt. 60th inf. K co. weapons platoon from 41-45. Anyone have any photos? especially of the huertgen forest. Thanks, Tom
tom <wcjt@bellsouth.net >
fl usa - Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at 07:47:25 (PDT)

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any information please on a coloured american service man called john strickland who was based in the helston area of cornwall, england in march 1944 in the lead up to D day. i came across an old photo of this american soldier and wondered if he survived the war and if he has any living family.
kevin shaw <josephtonkin@aol.com>
redruth, cornwall,, tr15 2ap england. - Saturday, July 16, 2005 at 16:03:37 (PDT)

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I am trying to collect information about my uncle Staff Sergeant Walter F. Pokorny U.S. Army #6-908-812 from New York, who was with Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Division, and killed in Normandy, France June 6, 1944 after having survived the African-Middle Eastern Campaign. I would like to know where he is buried. Thank you. fdpokorny@comcast.net

Frank D. Pokorny <fdpokorny@comcast.net>
Jonestown, PA USA - Thursday, July 07, 2005 at 13:16:47 (PDT)

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Thanx. I surfed this site to gain insight into my dad's unit during World War II. He was Pvt Robert T. (RT) Hudgens of Co. B.
Gary L. Hudgens <GaryHudgens@WebTV.Net>
Warner Robins, GA USA - Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 04:11:26 (PDT)

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great site,lots of info
John
SanDiego, ca - Friday, May 20, 2005 at 08:46:37 (PDT)

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I'm look for anyone that might have information about a soldier that served in the 26th Division with the last name of Imo and a soldier in the 11th Armored Division by the name of Katona. For family research. Thanks.
Phil Stivers <obi1bud@aol.com>
xenia , ohio usa - Saturday, March 26, 2005 at 18:20:45 (PST)

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I am looking for anyone with information or someone who served with my father, Wesley David. He was a staff sargeant in the 26th Infantry Division 104th Infantry Regiment "Yankee Division". Any information is greatly appreciated.
Rodney David <franko63@bellsouth.net>
- Sunday, March 13, 2005 at 09:16:52 (PST)

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Hello, I am looking for any information I can find on my mother in law's brother. His name was Cecil Banks and he was in Company A of the 60th infantry regiment. He went missing around Oct 12th 1944 in the battle of the Hurtgen Forest in the vicinity of Germater. If anyone has any information I would greatly appreciate it.
Diedra Combs <mtnbikerdd@aol.com>
Knoxville, TN USA - Sunday, March 06, 2005 at 17:07:36 (PST)

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My grandfather was in the company A, 26th reg, 1st infantry division.
He was George Tammara. We have just now got all his medals due as we was killed in combat. We have set up GeorgeTammara.com to honor him.
Your relative was in his EXACT unit. Do you have any information that may confirm this? Do you have any info at all?

Randolph George Tammara
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Randolph George Tammara <DiabetesJunction@aol.com>
Phila, Pa USA - Tuesday, February 08, 2005 at 19:34:10 (PST)

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what company was your dad in. my uncle harry w campbell 26th infantry regiment,1st infantry division co''b''was killed in el guettar march 30 1943. cant find any photos of this company at all. every one but them. can you help...
harry < sunbird45@aol.com>
hayes, va us - Monday, February 07, 2005 at 23:54:14 (PST)

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Thank you for helping remember the heros who have given us our liberties today.
I am the grand daughter of Leon Reed, who fought in the 26th infantry, company L. He has passed away today and i was hoping someone could help me gather information about his participation in the war. Thank-you. Daryl Anne
Daryl Anne Villard <sunnynlulu@rcn.com>
Bethlehem , PA USA - Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 21:41:33 (PST)

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I am looking for anyone who served with my brother, Pvt.
Harry D. Proffitt, Co. K, 26th Inf. Regt., from Omaha Beach
until his death outside the Hurtgen Forest, Dec. 1, 1944. He
received the Silver Star for action near Brecy on Aug. 1, 1944.
John R. Proffitt <johnproff@aol.com>
Rockville, md USA - Tuesday, January 04, 2005 at 08:55:19 (PST)

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Hello, you have created a great site and should be very happy with your efforts. I am eternally grateful to all the men and women who died in the wars for us. I have made my own site about my Great Uncle who was an RAF pilot and died on a bombing raid. The website address is http://free.angeltowns.com/gpollard/ . My e-mail address is jlm1415@yahoo.co.uk I hope you decide to take a look at my site, and read about my Uncle’s story,

Best Wishes and Keep up the Good Work!
Jonathan.

Jonathan <jlm1415@yaho.co.uk>
South Shields, England - Friday, November 26, 2004 at 04:40:48 (PST)

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I think your site is a wonderful tribute to the men and women who served in WWII. My dad also served in the 26th infantry, was part of the Blue Spades and an MP. He was also a pow and was detained in Stalag XII. If any one has information on Stephen D Bykow I would like to here from you. My son is now following in his grandfathers footsteps he is also a solider in the Army. God Bless this wonderful country and all who serve it.
Julia Devitt <jadevitt@hotmail.com>
Philadelphia, pa - Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 20:39:31 (PST)

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Thanks for remembering those who gave their all.
I'm looking for anyone who might have information about my father, Edward "Buddy" Carter, Sergeant, Company E, 60th Infantry, killed in France on 1 August 1944.
John Carter <ads@jecarter.com>
Smyrna, GA US - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 15:48:07 (PDT)

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What a great honor it is to vist this site, It's long over due
I want to thank each&everyone who served, Tom Brokow was right you are the greatest Generation, I do believe

The war was bad as all war are, But you didn't say why me, You did your duty and never looked back what more could one ask from any group, But this military group was special always will be in all of our harts, You are the best

Thanks you from the bottom of my Hart
Sgt Wilson (Ret
11th A/c 3rd Sq
K Troop
Regensburg Germany
59/62
Bernie Wilson <bgw673@aol.com>
Hartville, Oh USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 07:17:54 (PDT)

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Hi:
Thanks for your site. I'm sure your dad is very proud! I too have created a site for my father. He served with Company C, 1st Battalion, 540th Combat Engineers, VI Corps from 43-45. Please stop by our site at: http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com. I'd be honored if you signed my guestbook too.

The best to you and yours,
Marion
Proud daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Combat Engineer
Marion Chard <mjchard@6thcorpscombatengineers.com>
Alger, MI USA - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 04:15:30 (PDT)

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What a wonderful way to honor your Dad. I found your site because I have been reading, Roll Me Over: An Infantryman's WWII, by Raymond Gantter who served in the 26th Regt. First Infantry. My Dad served in the 80th and I wanted to learn more about what it was like for the infantry man. It is a good book.
Gayalyn Wojtowicz <wallyw1@juno.com>
NY USA - Sunday, July 11, 2004 at 16:06:57 (PDT)

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I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON LT. LAWRENCE STRICKLAND. HE WAS KILLED IN ACTION ON 18 APRIL 1945 IN THE HARZ MOUNTAIN REGION NEAR RUBELAND GERMANY. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
PAUL ROBERTS <PAUL.ROBERTS@ALBIRM.ANG.AF.MIL>
BIRMINGHAM, AL USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 19:51:34 (PDT)

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I am looking for any information on my great uncle Joseph S Ventura who served with the 60th infantry battalion 9th armored division. Please help if you can!!
Jackie <jax601@aol.com>
manalapan, nj usa - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 10:36:46 (PDT)

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Our country owes all the boy's who fought in World War II a huge debt. Without there pain and sacrafice our world would be nothing like it is today. Personally I have no relatives who fought in the war, but I am going to be an Army Ranger 101st and I will be proud to know what the division has done through out history, and will always strive to be as good as those who came before me.
Josh <sk8boarder51288@hotmail.com>
NH United States - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 19:20:55 (PDT)

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I WANTED TO SAY I THINK THIS SITE IS GREAT. I WAS WONDERING IF THERE IS ANYONE WHO COULD GIVE ME ANY INFORMATION. MY DAD SERVED IN THE ARMY 462ND AMPHIBIAN TRUCK CO. WW2 NOV 23 1943 TO JAN 1 1946.  HIS NAME IS NICHOLAS PAZIN. I AM TRYING TO GET HIS MEDALS REPLACED. THAT WAS LOST IN HIS MOVE. HE IS ABOUT TO TURN 80 SO I WOULD LIKE FOR HIM TO HAVE THE MEDALS HE DESERVES. IF ANYONE CAN GIVE ME ANY HELP PLEASE E MAIL ME. THANS
J DRUMM <JOENJOY2003@NETZERO.COM>
USA - Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 18:14:40 (PDT)

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My uncle Robert B Rowe was in 735th tank battalion. Died May 1945 buried at Netherlands American Cemetery just look for info thank
earl rowe <JACKCHHICK@WMCONNECT>
GLOUCESTER, VA GLOU - Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 19:40:54 (PDT)

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My uncle was in the 735th tank battalion .PFC Robert B Rowe died May 1945 buried Netherlands American Cemetery. just looking for info thank.
Earl L ROWE <jackchick@wmconnect.com>
Gloucester, VA gloucester - Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 19:32:27 (PDT)

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Correction on the Company Ruben Inman was in. Checked his discharge papers and states he was in 26th Infantry Regiment 1st division Company A, not F as was previously stated. Sorry about that.
Carol Taffenhart <ctaffen@ix.netcom.com>
- Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 11:48:09 (PDT)

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member 26th regiment company A WW II
Carl Prenzlin
Findlay, Oh usa - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 07:17:46 (PDT)

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Webmaster <webmaster@depworld.com>

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