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2008-07-01 - Leah Schwoyer wrote: My Father was Pvt.Howard F. Endy Co L, 262 Infantry 66th division. I Found a letter dtd l Oct. l945 to my Father at home, (he was hospitalized Dec. 23, l944 for TB and a double hernia.) and was not on the Leopoldville. He was hospitalized in England before Leopoldville left. This letter is from Capt. Howard C. Orr telling my Dad about that fateful evening, The letter is legible. Anyone know anything about Capt. Orr, I would be glad to hear. Maybe a living relative would like to know about this letter.It has the Company L stamp on the top of letter. the return address is just War Department. Was this company stationed in Alabama??

2008-06-28 - Eleanore King Diiulis wrote: Trying to get in touch with any of the Sexton's of Arlington. Related to "Bud" Sexton. Barbara, Claire, Earl, Bud's brother and sisters. Eleanore King Diiulis

2008-05-16 - Rev Gene W. Boisseau usn-ret wrote: Found that unit history pamphet I first ask about, now searching for WWII Veterans, family members and/or friends of known Veterans about these two WWII Field Artillery units....2nd Bn 172nd FA & 1st Bn 941st FA. Both units evolved from from N.H. Army National Guard.

2008-03-29 - greg brown wrote: i have a copy of the " 40,000 black panthers of the 66th division" i am interested in selling it. it was my grandfather, who was in the service, but not in the 66th. he had friends who were in that division. if anyone wants to purchase this book, i will email pics. i am asking $85.00 and i will cover the shipping.you can reach me at 1-618-541-9287.my name is greg and i will answer any questions you might have.

2008-02-26 - Michael wrote: My great uncle recently passed, and family speak has him serving during WWII with the 384th Field Artillery Battalion, pushing through France and Germany. To preserve some info for younger family members, where can I locate information on the battalion?

2008-02-21 - Patrick Riley wrote: My father served in the Headquarters Company, 12th Port where troops from the Leopoldville were taken after the sinking. Does anyone recollect anything about that night?

2008-02-19 - Michael Doran wrote: Greetings. As many of you have been, I am on a mission of discovery concerning my father's ETO experiences. Thomas "Gene" Doran served in Company M, 264th Infantry Regiment, 66th Division. He was inducted on March 29, 1943 and discharged on July 19, 1947. His US departure date was November 15, 1944. Dad's rank was Master Sergeant. I have some papers and photos, but know very little about his regiment's tour of duty and related service experiences. Any information is appreciated. Dad died twenty-three years ago, but his memory is very alive. Thank you for the possibility of learning more about my dad and about the brave men and women who preserved freedom for so many.

2008-02-12 - Anonymous wrote: The 66th has lost another son:

Ralph W. Sexton Of Arlington, MA, February 9, 2008, age 83. Husband of 59 years to Dorothy J. (Gleason). Father of Ralph D. Sexton and his wife Ella of Arlington, and Victoria J. Owen and her husband David of Wilbraham. Grandfather to Rachel E. Sexton of Watertown and Mark D. Sexton of Arlington. Brother to Barbara L. Dickie and her husband Rodman of Wolfeboro, NH, Claire E. Gibbons and her husband James of Arlington, and Earl H. Sexton and his wife Marjorie of Rochester, NY. WW II US Army Infantry, 66th Panther Division. Visiting hours in the Saville & Grannan Funeral Home, 418 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON CENTER, Wed., Feb 13. from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Funeral Service at Park Avenue Congregational Church, 101 Park Avenue, Arlington, MA 02476, Thursday, Feb 14 at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Park Avenue Congregational Church or the Arlington Historical Society, 7 Jason St, Arlington, MA 02476. Online guestbook and directions at savilleandgrannan.com. Published in the Boston Globe on 2/12/2008.

2008-01-31 - Nicole Rambone wrote: Because of a gentlemen on this site I received a wonderful picture of my grandfathers battery company. These are the names of soldiers in The 71st field artillery battalion, Battery C. If any of these names ring a bell, email me or if you know of any info on my Grandpa or stories please email me.

Dale Smith, Francis Triplet, Owen Aldridge Jr, Richard Braken, John Burk, Charles Catalano, Willliam Ernst, MIke Kubala, CLifton Wlaker, Noah Zak - these are just a few.

2008-01-15 - Pauline Bowers wrote: I am looking for anyone who knew or are related to Fred H or Frank Glen who was a GI in London between 1942 and 1943 and was friend with a Doris Bower and her sister Reenee, the base address I have is Treasure Island in San Francisco. Unfortunately all records were destroyed in fires and 9/11. Believe he came from around HOUSTON. If anyone has any information, would be very grateful.

2008-01-09 - William P.L. Maynard III wrote: ATTENTION! New BOOK About the 66th DIVISION. BEAUTIFUL BOOK! 116 pages printed in color. 91 photos of people men and places. All pertainting to the 66th Divison. GREAT Reference book for anyone researching the 66th Divison. It can be purchased through Xlibris. Here is the link: www.panthersundertherainbow.com/

2008-01-05 - Gary Dickerson wrote: My Father served in the 66th Panther Division 263rd Company M (Heavy Weapons). My Father (Breece Dickerson) has told me lots of interesting stories about Cherbourg,France where he was stationed in France from January, 1944 thru May 1945. Dad was on the one of the ships that set out on Christmas night from England. He was on the ship behind the Leopodville and watched it go down. Dad also, after the surrender in 1945 along with another MP escorted a train of DPs (Displaced persons which were all women )from Lynce, Austria to poland. He and the other MP were located in the caboose of the train and kept warm from a pot belly stove they had in the cart. Dad said when they would stop most of the women would go to the back of the train and talk to them and tell them about there homes they were going back to, which they hopelessly believed were still there. Most of these DPs had been in Hitler's work camps for years after they were taken form there homes. On the journey from Austria to Poland, Dad talks about going through a Russian controlled border. He said the train was stopped by the Russians, the Caboose door flung open and a Russian Soldier jumped in and pointed a weapon at him(Tommy Machine gun). Then he said a Russian Officer jumped in the caboose with decorations all over his shoulder and chest. The Russian Officer grabbed Dad's carbine and looked at it like he had never seen a weapon like that and then handed it back to Dad. After the two Russian soldiers carried on a conversation which Dad could not understand they jumped out of the cart shut the door and the train began to move again. My Dad has told me several stories. My Dad has had a heart bypass surgery and a stroke. He still tells me the same stories, but his health is going down hill.

2008-01-02 - Brady Hill wrote: My grandfather served in the 266th Engineers in France, North Africa, and Germany during WWII as well as the 341st Engineers in Alaska on the ALCAN Highway. He passed away in 1997. His name is Dorman Lee Pettus and I'm looking for anyone that remembers him or knew him. If anyone remembers him or has any photos of this battallion, I would be grateful. Thank you to all that have and do serve!

2007-12-10 - Gail McSorley wrote: My father, Jerry Serkin, from Baltimore, Maryland, who died in 1964 when I was 14, served in WWII in Leyte, Philippines. His records were all destroyed in fire in St. Louis. To my great shame and frustration, I never got him to talk to me about his service and I long to know more. I don't even know any numbers of battalions or anything. All I know is that (I think) he was a medic. That is it. I have made a partial memorial based on the little I know. If there is anyone who knew him, I would so appreciate hearing from you. Thank you so much.

2007-11-25 - Manny Lax wrote: To the greatest generation of them all:

I need your help.

My father served in the 66th as an MP. I recently was informed that a devastating 1973 fire in St Louis destroyed 80% of the personnel records, so the Armed Services Personnel Center was a dead end. Despite the fire, I am trying to preserve what memories I can, so I need some help. If anyone can can remember knowing my father Corporal Morris Lax, I would appreciate whatever information you can share. I remember the name of a fellow MP buddy of his Seymour Lipset, if that helps.

Regards,

Manny Lax

2007-10-18 - Cassandra Turrell wrote: Looking for any info on the US Army 384th MP Battalion from WW2. Also looking for anyone who served with/knew my grandfather Bobby G. Clark. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Please email me. Thank you

2007-10-08 - Gary Farris wrote: I am trying to find anyone that knew Kenneth Shutts, 264th Inf. Reg. 66 Inf. Div. Thank you, Gary Farris Director Veterans Museum of Mid Ohio Valley

2007-09-21 - Chris Tucci wrote: Hi my father Cpl Joseph Tucci served in the 66ID A Co. 264 Regt Div. If anyone has any info about him. As a young child I remember him telling stories about Christmas and the S.S. Leopoldville. I was wondering if he was abord this ship. I have tried to look up his records but, they where destroyed in a fire in the early 70's. St. Louis Mo. I was also trying to find out where he fought and what medals he may have recieved. I want to make a memorial to him. He had the Ruptured Duck pin. I need to find out more. My father passed in 1990 and I wished I would have asked more questions about his military service..

His Son Chris

2007-09-18 - Terry Braegger wrote: My uncle John Loftus Surerus was in the 66th and on the Leopoldville and was not included on any muster list. Is there a difinitive list for the unit? I know some are always exluded for one reason or another, but there seems to be a bad clerical error for this unit. He was one of the survivors when they sunk the ship but was also excluded in any reports. Is there anywhere we can look for records for him? Thank you.

2007-09-17 - Dianna Rambone wrote: My sister and I are currently looking for anyone who would know our grandfather Pvt Louis A Rambone, Battery C 871 of the 66th Infantry Division. Our grandfather was from New York and passed when I was a very small child. We did not have the opportunity to hear stories of the war or to even know what kind of person he was. We know this may be a long shot, but anyone who may have knew him or could tell us any stories, or have any pictures that include him, feel free to contact us..Thank You and God Bless

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