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Gardengranny, one of the active members within the 808th.com community sent me notice of Dan Boudreauxs' death. He passed away peacefully on Friday, October 20, 2006 at Southpark Rehabilitation Hospital in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Born on June 8, 1915 in Lafayette, Louisiana.
He enlisted in the United States Army shortly after Pearl Harbor. His U.S. Army enlistment led to a European tour of duty during World War II. He was a tank commander and battalion cartographer with the 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion, under General George C. Patton.
Sir,
I am a Platoon Leader in A Company, 1st Squadron 71st Cavalry Regiment out of Fort Drum, NY. We just returned from a combat tour in Baghdad and are glad to be home. None of us could have imagined what combat was like for you all, but we feel like brothers to those of that fought in the 701st TD Battalion in WWII, and 701st Armored Infantry Battalion in Korea as we are now part of their history.
Unfortunately I am trying to get information such as unit awards and other information about the battalion by contacting veterans but have not had any luck finding any contact information. Do you know where I can find veteran contact information or get any additional unit information? Thanks again for your help, and your service, I look forward to hearing from you.
V/R
JOSEPH DIDOMENICO
1LT, AR
Platoon Leader
"The price of freedom is freedom itself."
- Anonymous
Dear 808th TD Bn Family,
We enjoyed your impressive website. We are writing to ask for information about our uncle, Thomas McKenna from Columbus, Ohio. We know he was in a tank destroyer battalion that fought in Patton's 3rd Army. He died of lung cancer at the age of 50 in 1960. Our family has a few photos of him with a number of his comrades in Europe - probably winter of '44. One is in a wooded area in front of make shift shelter made of fallen pine trees. The other shows a small group of men in white snow parkas and GI trousers. Also, we have a picture of him in a 1959 group photo that is marked - 808th TD Battalion Reunion. I'm sorry, but we don't have any names of those in the photos or any other info. We can try to digitize the photos and send them for your web site, if you like. Appreciate any information you can provide about our uncle.
McKenna-Loomis-Jesson Family
I'm Looking for a long lost veteran . His name is Salvator Pizzino He was a PFC, probably in Recon Platoon In HQ Co.Last address was Mercer St. in Phillipsburg N. J. Any one know of him?
Vinnie Valente
Vicki Crum
(if I got your name wrong, please let me know, I will correct!)
My brother walter (walker) crum was in the 808th i believe company A, He won 2 bronze stars. He was a half track driver,if anyone has any information or pics please let me know. my bro. was killed in the coal mines in wv at the age of 38,i am doing a family military history for his grandchildren. to the men of the 808th thankyou for your contribution to our freedom.
Elizabeth Rhoades
My great uncle, Sgt Gordon B. Cox served with the 808 at Ft.McCoy. He lost his life on July 23, 1944 after a fire broke out in the barracks. There are conflicting stories within my family, and I would really like to put this to rest. Does anyone know if this sounds familiar? Maybe you know of someone that served during this time? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
DEAR DIANE,
I RECEIVED YOUR HISTORY ITEMS ON THE INTERNET. GOOD JOB. A LITTLE BIT OF MY HISTORY.i WAS A S/SGT IN HEADQUARTERS CO OF THE 808 .MY JOB WAS RADIO OPERATOR FOR THE BATTALION COMMANDER COL ROBERT C.MCDONALD. i KNEW HIM VERY WELL AS I WAS WITH HIM EVERYDAY ON OUR VICTORIOUS CAMPAINE THOROUGH EUROPE .hE WAS A VERY GOOD LEADER. IN 2005, AFTER 60 YEARS I WAS AWARDED THE BRONZE STAR. fOR SOME REASON I WAS OVERLOOKED UPON MY DISCHARGE. IT WAS A VERY HAPPY MOMENT FOR ME, AND I AM VERY PROUD OF IT.I HAVE A GOOD MEMORY OF OUR EXPLOITS AND PERHAPS I CAN GIVE YOU SOME INFORMATION. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND KEEP IN TOUCH
SINCERELY
Vincent J. Valente
From: Holmen, David
Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 2:36 PM
Hey there,
My grandfather was a medic in the 808th. I have transcribed his Army Card and wonder if you can explain any of it - I know little of military terminology and nothing of where he was or what he would have been involved in... I'm not sure what regiment/company/etc he would have been in, etc... I do have a number of pictures of him and a few letters home as well...
Behan, George C 37 270 058 Staff Sergeant
Medical-Detachement, 808th Tank Destroyer Battalion, Company AUS, Army of the US
Separation Point: Camp Rucker, AL, 2 Nov 1945
Military History:
Induction/Entry into Active Service: 25 Apr 1942, Fort Snelling, MN
Military Occupational Specialty and #: Medical NCO #673
Battles and Campaigns: Ardennes-Rhineland, GO 40 WD 45, Central Europe, GO 46 WD 45
Decorations and Citations: ATO Medal, EAMETO Medal with 3 SV Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal AR 600-68
Service Outside US: Dep 11 Aug 1944 for EAMETO, Dep 26 Jul 1945 for USA
Length of Service: USA: 2 yrs, 6 mos, 15 days, EUR: 0 yrs, 11 mos, 23 days
Reason for Departure from Service: RR 1-1 as amended and AR 615-365
Remarks: No time lost under AW 107, Character – Excellent, Lapel button issued, ASR (2 Sep 1945) 67
Dave
From: Jennifer Corbitt
Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:04 PM
I am the daughter of James Daniel, 808th Tank Destroyer Division Headquarters Company. I was raised on stories of Daddy's Army service. He passed away January 2, 1999. I was so happy to find this site honoring this unit. Daddy left many pictures, letters, and keepsakes that my family and I would like to share.
From: KCoverlord@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 7:32 AM
My father Haley G. Carter passed away 05/16/2006. Just letting you know.
Karl Carter
From: Milly1048 [mailto:milly1048@bright.net]
Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 5:51 AM
Hi - just wondering if there will be updates for 2006 reunion. Have been trying unsuccessfully to e-mail Linda. Haven't heard from her.
Thanks.
Milly Allender
Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 11:27 AM
Was the 808th in a battle called "The Battle of the Arlington"?
From: AARON SASSAMAN
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:20 PM
I'm looking for information on my grandfather, Harold W. Sassaman.
He served in a Tank Destroyer unit sometime during WWII. I am unsure of his
unit, but I don't believe that he went into combat. I'm not completetly
sure about the later. Any one who can direct me to any references or roll
call lists would be greatly appreciated.
Aaron W. Sassaman
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