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5/6/08
To Whom It May Concern,
A friend of mines father recently passed away. He was a member of the
808th in WWII. Knowing that I was a bit of a history person, she asked
if I could possibly locate some pictures of her father's company. In
looking through your Roll Call section, there is a Pederson listed (but
no first name), and an Ed Penderson. Her father's name was Ed Pederson.
I was wondering if you could make that update to your list?
Also, I found your photos of the companies together (A,B,C) and I was
wondering how I might fond the names to match the photo to identify her
father.
Thanks.
--
Ricky Galloway
Assistant Golf Professional
Country Club of Blue Springs
Blue Springs, Missouri
5/6/08 -
Ed Pederson 808 from Fort Dodge, Iowa died April 30. Would you let others know. Everett and Lou Thies
Lynda Fullen
Hi,
I'm the french webmaster of the Kerfent fort (Maginot line), near
Faulquemont and Saint-Avold in Lorraine (France).
I've made since some years many researchs about the Maginot line, and
particulary about the Bambesch and Kerfent forts (ouvrages). I've found a
lot of things about the French side and about the german attack in june
1940, a lot of fotos, many archives, temoignages ....
you can see a part of all this in my website. I'm working to build a book
In this one, I want to make a good chapter about the US attack in 1944
(liberation).
I've some good contacts with american people from the 80th US Infantry
Division, this unit has attack the maginot line (for the second time ! ) in
November 1944.
I'm now searching for informations about the 808th TD Bn, and the fight
against the germans for the Maginot line capture.
Like you know, the 808th was in support to the 80th Infantry Div for the 25
Nov 1944 (date of the attack).
I see you talk about this attack on the page
http://www.808th.com/saga/13c1_80th_infantry.htm
I see some US websites and I've found your very interressant articles about
the 808th TD Bn.
But I've not all ... of course ...
Do you think you can help me ? It will be great, and a good possibility to
know better this powerfull unit in France.
Here you can found an attached actual view of a grave, from the Saint-Avold
Lorraine US Cemetery.
I want make a good page about this unit, and I hope your help, if you're ok
Don't hesitate to contact me; and I hope your pardon for my bad english .
Thanks for all,
Frederic DUMAIT, in Lorraine, France
Petit ouvrage du KERFENT
LIGNE MAGINOT - Secteur Fortifié de Faulquemont
"Gare à ma défense!" -
http://www.kerfent.com
My grandfather is Ben Cox he passed away back in 1992. I grew up hearing
about his brother who died when they were younger, his name is Gordon Cox.
He is buried in Henderson, Tn. I was found his picture on your website and
was just wondering if you knew how I could get additional information on
Gordon. Thanks greatly!
Brandon Cox
If anyone can give info to Brandon, please email me.
I think that the D. Peterson you have listed is my father
Don Peterson.
Dad passed away in 1996.
I remember him talking about being at Ft. Hood.
I remember finding a daily log of his time in Europe when we cleaned out
this house. I know I have it somewhere but haven't seen it in several years.
If I ever find it again I'll scan it and send it along.
I might have some photos I could scan and send also if you are interested.
What is your connection to the 808th?
--Roger Peterson
Vancouver, WA
2/24/08 - After my grandparents both died not too long ago, I was sorting through some old pictures and letters from family and friends during the war. I came across a clearly aged picture of a man who was my spitting image, but did not recognize the name on the back: Cal Mitchell Taylor. Shortly after that, I found a letter from him addressed to my "Jim and Sis" (my grandparents) dated September 29, 1944. It was written from a foxhole which I have assumed to be located in France.
I contacted my only living relative of that generation from my grandmother's family. She was able to tell me where he was stationed before his departure overseas, that he served in Patton's 3rd Army, and that he was killed in action on October 13th, 1944. Through a little more digging in old family documents, I found out that he was part of the 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company B.
I have always felt a connection to this great uncle whom I never met and continued have continued to research his life, figuring continuing his memory was the best way to honor him and the sacrifice he made. As it turns out, he was one of the few Taylor family members besides who survived the influenza pandemic other than my great-grandfather, who went on to marry the woman who was my great-grandmother. Long story short, he was the connection to a whole other branch of my family back in Texas whom I had never before met or even been aware of, thanks to this information which I was able to find by searching Google, of all things:
TAYLOR, Pvt. Cal Mitchell
Brother of Jimmy Taylor Killed in France. Jimmy Taylor has received word
that his brother, Pvt. Cal Mitchell Taylor was killed in France on October
13th. Pvt. Taylor visited his brother and wife at this place the latter part
of September. He had been overseas only a short time. (Burnet Bulletin, 2
Nov 1944)
What I have told you is pretty much all I know about my Great Uncle Mitchell. I know that he was pretty green when he was KIA, but any information regarding the specifics of the locations and actions of the 808th in the period of October 1944 would be greatly and sincerely appreciated, especially regarding those of Company B.
At the very least, I thought you might want to include his name on your website's roll call section.
Thank You,
Respectfully,
Ben Weaver
Webmasters Note:
As it turns out Cal was my dads' best friend
and was with him, in the foxhole,
when he was hit and killed in action. I, for one,
am very happy that Ben has taken the
time and has the desire to know more about it.
Unbelievable, outstanding! I finally found time to go through some of
the information contained in the new 808th Webpage and you certainly can be
proud of your efforts.
The picture identified as a M 36 in your photo collection of vehicles must
be a different variation than all that I have seen including pictures of the
one Dad was in. The information I am sending by post shows a different hull.
All M 10s and M 36s that I have seen pictured have sloped side armor.
The picture identified as a M 36 looks like a M 4 Sherman hull (straight
side armor) with a big gun tube. It does look like it has an open top turret
which is standard for the M 10, M 18 and the pictures I have seen of a
vehicle identified as a M 36. Please - - I'm not trying to be picky, just
wanting to contribute to MY knowledge. It's been said when one stops
learning they start dying.
I am checking on the information about the images of the M class
vehicles. I will correct our vehicles pages according to the research I find
in combination with what Jerry has found in his research.
2/24/08 - The picture I have in the slide show comes
from the Patton Museum at Ft. Knox. This vehicle is labeled as an M36.
What we turned up, let me be just a bit truthful here, my hubby found
it. There were at least 3 styles of the M36. So, we are both apparently
correct! I would love to add the other styles so if you can send it to
me, I will add it to the slideshow. Thanks!
Dixie: (this is the webmasters nickname)
I have a copy of Headquarters Company that includes my Dad, Cecil Burrows as
well as Elsworth Mueller. Just got it from Elsworth's wife, Darlene, and
will try to get it scanned and sent to you as soon as possible. I also got
from here a 1943 photo of Elsworth in uniform as well as some shots from the
1989 and 90 reunions so will be sending them also. Thanks again for all that
you are doing for this great group of heroes.
Dick
There were possibly two soldiers named James Daniel in the 808th. My daddy
was James Odell Daniel from Nashville, Tennessee. The picture attached to
the listing is not my father. Please add James O. Daniel to the roll call if
there was more than one in the unit, or if there was only one, please delete
the current picture
Thanks,
Jennifer Corbitt
Daughter – James O. Daniel
webmaster note:
As I told Jennifer when she sent me this email, the picture I have was sent
to me by family of James Daniel so I can only assume there are two men with
that name in the 808. I have corrected the roll call to include our second
James Daniel.
Hoping you are improving health wise. I sent a certificate from III Corps to
Butch to be presented by the Guest Speakerr this year, hopefully they sent
you a copy to upload. I did not keep one as I just relabeled due to time
constraints at the Reunion to Butch.
I will send a contribution in the near future...income tax time and hope
that others have sent you money to keep the 808th Site alive.
Very Respectfully,
Chief
David R. Hathaway, Sr.
CW5, GS, TXSG
J1 Personnel Officer
Please only respond to;
David Hathaway
Mon-Thurs 0700-1700
512 782-5101
WEB MASTER:
The 644 th Tank Destroyer Battalion held its last reunion October 1-4
2007 the total strength is 8 attended Members & 6 Members attended for the
Last time.
Bill Walker
Last Man Standing in b Company
I just wanted you to know what a great website you've put together for the 808th and ask if you have any idea how I could begin to assemble some information about the 807th TD Battalion. My father was S-3 of the 807th during the early part of WWII and I'm trying to find out where they were stationed. Thus far, I've found no records at all on the web of the unit's existence anywhere.
Thanks for your response. Sterling Crandall
If you have any information for Sterling,
please
use this link to
email me and I will forward it to
him.
From Glenn Borsky,
I wanted just wanted to let you know. My father Harold Borsky Passed away on
June 4,2007, He was very proud to have served with this Division of the US
Army in WWII. We will all miss him.
I hope you received my e-mail concerning the death of my father John
Fondale. I used my daughter's e-mail due to difficulty with trying to
send from the web page. Dad passed away May 31st. He was always proud to
be a member of the 808. He was the TD commander that protected the CP at
the battle of Struth. He seldom talked about it, except in the context
of the horrers of war. I only mention it now, because the battle and
incident are part of the 808 and 65th division websites.
Please reply back so that I know you received this and the other
message.
Sincerely,
Philip M. Fondale
Thanks for all that you do to maintain this site!
Dick Cruse
From William T Walker
I was looking at all the TD Web Sights, I am one of the 8 Members still
remaining of the 644th Tank Destroyer Battalion
http://www.644td.com
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