Pfc. John E. McAuliffe M-347 87th Infantry Division Somewhere in Germany, April 1945. Come on - You know you are proud of your Military picture. Get it out - scan it, and email it. Or mail copy for me to place here. Show it off to the world wide web! As with all galleries of history06 - we welcome comments/thoughts/memories. Just click on the "comment" in lower left of page. Here's to the Golden Acorn Soldiers - Forever STALWART AND STRONG! To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to: http://history06.smugmug.com and For info on 87th Infantry Division Association: http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

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history06 > Pfc. John E. McAuliffe - 1944
M-347
87th Infantry Division

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history06 > Pfc. John E. McAuliffe
M-347
87th Infantry Division
Somewhere in Germany, April 1945.

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history06 > Here is the Army Signal Corps Official Photo of I-347...

The caption reads:
"On the way to LaRoche"

This is "I" Company of the 347th Infantry.
Actually the Group did not get to La Roche, but entered fighting in the
Ardennes at Moircy, Belgium.
Shown receiving food in his mess kit is John Olson of Arlington Hieghts, IL.
He is the immediate Past Commander of the 87th Infantry Division Association.
These men just received the newly isssued galoshes seen over their combat boots.
Mal Grant placed the 347th Regimental Crest in the lower corner.

submitted by John McAuliffe; M-347
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This is letter sent to Army HQ by John McAuliffe
describing photo and giving information about it:

Dear Sirs:
For your information I have enclosed the famous and popular photo found in most Army History books related to the 'Battle of the Bulge'....Unfortunately most books do not give credit to the photo and identify it. The photo is of I-Company, 347th Inf.; 87th Inf. Div. It is an Army Siganl Corps photo with the caption,
"On the road to La Roche".....Unfortunately the unit did not go to La Roche but went into action in January 1945at Moircy,Tillet, Bonnerue in Belgium. The unit arrives here to get the new issue of galoshes as seen in the photo. The soldier with carbine over shoulder receiving his portion is John Olson of Arlington Heights, ILL and still lives there. Other soldiers are identified. Tom Hewlet with the forlorn eyes died early after the war, but his son Tom Hewlett and wife Pat attend the 87th Div. Assoc. Reunions as does Olson and his wife.The Company Commander of I-Company, 347 Inf. was and still is Captain Ray E.Miles, who lives in Richmond, VA.
I am sending you this information for your observation and possiblity for your Headquarters to properly identify this photo for posterity.
My qualifications are that I am a former member of M-347; 87th Inf. Div WW-II. I am the Past Commander of the 87th Inf. Div. Association; I am current Vice Pres. of Chapters for the National Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Inc; I am current Pres. of the Cent. Mass. Chapt.-22;VBOB....
This photo tells a lot; Just look at it ; examine it and from the clothing and the surrounding snow draped fir trees, one may get an inkling of what it was like in the ARDENNES CAMPAIGN during WW-II.
Best Regards,
John E. McAuliffe
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Posted comment:
" Included in this potograph is my grandfather, William Corriveau, back row looking to the left with his face covered and the BAR hanging on his shoulder. As I understand it, this was his squad. I too have an original DOD print of this picture that sits proudly in my office."

Daniel Corriveau
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This photo can be found in many WWII books.
It was the first photo I put in our family tribute book about our Uncle Mel.
To discover that he served in the 87th Infantry Division, and now to know this photo is of men from the same Division, makes the photo a very emotional one for me.

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history06 > James Hennessey
87th Infantry Division, 345th, Co E

I received an email from Mr. Hennessey with the message:

"Stay Well -Enjoying Your Freedom-Thank A Veteran
Invictus
God Bless America"

You can read about Mr. Hennessey and memories of his time in the war at:

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/JamesHennessey.htm

An excerpt from his entry on that website:

"Jim was discharged from the Army on December 15, 1945 at Camp Upton, Patchogue, Long Island.
He married his wife, the former Dolly Tagliareni, in 1949. They have two sons, and two grandsons.
He retired in 1982 after working for 35 years as a mailman for the Bayonne Post Office.
Says Jim:
"It seems the Acorn patch on my shoulder ended up in my heart,
for I feel blessed to have friends in the 87th.''

From gallery moderator:
Thank you Mr. Hennessey for contacting this gallery and your willingness to place your photo and information on this gallery.

I encourage all who are reading this to send me your photo and any info you would want placed.
This is YOUR space to proudly be a part of the memories of the 87th - Stalwart and Strong!

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history06 > Submitted by:
Jim Hennessey Co.E-345th
87th Infantry Division

This photo taken in Paris with Billy Conn, The Pittsburgh Kid Boxing Champ.

I was convalescing after being wounded.February 26-1945-Neuenstein Germany.
I'm right in back of Billy. Arrow pointing.

Stay Well -
Enjoying Your Freedom - Thank A Veteran
Invictus
God Bless America
-------------------------

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Forever STALWART AND STRONG!

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history06 > T/4 Arthur William (Bill) Jasper
312th Engineer Combat Battalion
87th Infantry Division
WWII

Standing in front of a bulldozer and holding a German sword.
This was in Germany, probably around April 1945.

photo submitted by Arthur William (Bill) Jasper

William Jasper was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1925. He lived in Philly for about five months, after which his family moved to the far out (at that time) suburbs, right next to the farming country. With an intense interest in agriculture, he spent every spare minute that he could on a neighboring farm.

Bill's two extra curricular exercises were the Boy Scouts and being a volunteer fireman.
He graduated from the Elementary and the Advanced Pennsylvania Fire School and became an engineer at the local fire company before going into the Army.

Bill spent his entire civilian career in agriculture.

He retired from the Army Reserve in 1965 in the grade of Major.

Read his interesting and detailed story of his time and place in the war listed under "Personal Accounts" on the main page of the 87th Infantry Division Web site, or in the "Our History" section of the web site, go to the 312th Engineer Combat Battalion personal accounts.

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

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history06 > T/4 Arthur William (Bill) Jasper - Now Major (retired)
312th Engineer Combat Battalion
87th Infantry Division
WWII

2008 photo

William Jasper was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1925. He lived in Philly for about five months, after which his family moved to the far out (at that time) suburbs, right next to the farming country. With an intense interest in agriculture, he spent every spare minute that he could on a neighboring farm.

Bill's two extra curricular exercises were the Boy Scouts and being a volunteer fireman.
He graduated from the Elementary and the Advanced Pennsylvania Fire School and became an engineer at the local fire company before going into the Army.

Bill spent his entire civilian career in agriculture.

He retired from the Army Reserve in 1965 in the grade of Major.

Read his interesting and detailed story of his time and place in the war listed under "Personal Accounts" on the main page of the 87th Infantry Division Web site, or in the "Our History" section of the web site, go to the 312th Engineer Combat Battalion personal accounts.

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
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and

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http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

history06 > T/4 Arthur William (Bill) Jasper
312th Engineer Combat Battalion
87th Infantry Division
WWII

photo submitted by Arthur William (Bill) Jasper

William Jasper was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1925. He lived in Philly for about five months, after which his family moved to the far out (at that time) suburbs, right next to the farming country. With an intense interest in agriculture, he spent every spare minute that he could on a neighboring farm.

Bill's two extra curricular exercises were the Boy Scouts and being a volunteer fireman.
He graduated from the Elementary and the Advanced Pennsylvania Fire School and became an engineer at the local fire company before going into the Army.

Bill spent his entire civilian career in agriculture.

He retired from the Army Reserve in 1965 in the grade of Major.

Read his interesting and detailed story of his time and place in the war listed under "Personal Accounts" on the main page of the 87th Infantry Division Web site, or in the "Our History" section of the web site, go to the 312th Engineer Combat Battalion personal accounts.

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
http://history06.smugmug.com

and

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

history06 > Sgt. First Class Richard Leonard Butler

Joel Tumlin contacted the 87th gallery asking about info on his great Uncle:
Sgt. First Class Richard Leonard Butler:

I am researching my Great Uncle’s time in the war.
He served in the 549th AAA AW.
From your photo gallery/info on Battery C –
I see that he was not in this Battery.

Richard died when I was three years old.

Here is the most accurate information I have on my great uncle.
All of this information about Richard comes from his youngest brother, Robert O. Butler, who passed in 2006.
Bob gave me all of Richard's medals from WWII.
I have them along with several of his pictures in a shadow box in my home. I have two young daughters that I want to tell as much about his service to this great country as possible. I am aware that many of that generation do not consider themselves as heroes. I have a different opinion. This country is the greatest on earth because of their sacrifices.

I want to know all I can about my great Uncle's service.
Please post these photos and information.
I hope to discover what Battery of the 549th that Richard did serve with,
Maybe someone who knew him, who served in the same Battery,
Or who could guide me to find more information.

Around two years ago, I e-mailed a gentleman named Walter Clarke who told me he was in the 549th AAA HQ Battery, Medical Detachment- he added Btn Surgeons Assistant, Lt., Medical Officer.
He gave me some information about the units activity during the Battle of the Bulge and the fight for Metz, France.
I can not find anything more than this.

I know that there was a fire that destroyed many military records in St. Louis around 1973. I do not know if any of Richard's records could be found elsewhere or if they exist.

I want to honor this relative, who probably would just say he did nothing extraordinary, but just did his job.

Thanks from One Proud American,

Joel Tumlin
Chelsea, Alabama
35043
jtgobama (at) hotmail.com

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Richard Leonard Butler DOB 4-2-24 in St. Louis, MO.
He graduated from high school in 1941.
He worked briefly at Brashear Truck Lines before he was drafted in 1941 at age 18.

He was assigned to the 549th AAA Bn and trained at Camp Edwards, MA. Richard was not selected to participate in the D-Day landing.
He was billeted in "Littlecote Manor" during his stay in England.
Later, he entered France through LeHavre and was assigned to Patton's Third Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his action during the Battle of the Bulge.

Uncle Bob said that Richard had a copy of a Christmas card with Patton’s weather prayer. Unfortunately, the letter's whereabouts are unknown.

Richard also was a part of the liberation of the Buchenwald death camp.
Upon Germany's surrender, Richard served as an expediter in an effort to return troops to the states. Uncle Bob said that Rich processed a full bird colonel, who was 22 years old. This was a unusual situation where all of his superior officers were killed or wounded. Richard worked at a embarkation port in France named the "Pall Mall" (named for cigarettes). Richard was given a luger and holster by a surrendering German officer. At one time, it was given to his oldest brother and my grandfather, Paul Butler. My grandfather either sold or traded it- it hurts thinking about it today.
Richard also served in the Korean War with his younger brother, Bob.
My grandfather Paul was the oldest brother. (Granddad Paul was turned down for military service due to a hearing injury he sustained as a child that impaired his hearing throughout his lifetime. Paul did work for NASA and played a role in helping the US put a man on the moon.)

After the war, Richard worked for the railroad. .
Richard is buried in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.

Richard’s service number was 37610091.
His rank was Sgt. First Class (3 up, two down).
Uncle Bob closed these notes with the statement that Richard,
"..in his point of view was the greatest soldier that ever wore the uniform."

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division,
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http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

Pfc. John E. McAuliffe
M-347
87th Infantry Division
Somewhere in Germany, April 1945.

Come on - You know you are proud of your Military picture.
Get it out - scan it, and email it.
Or mail copy for me to place here.

Show it off to the world wide web!

As with all galleries of history06 -
we welcome comments/thoughts/memories.
Just click on the "comment" in
lower left of page.

Here's to the Golden Acorn Soldiers - Forever STALWART AND STRONG!

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
http://history06.smugmug.com

and

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com