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87th ID - WWII - gallery of pictures - all in one place submitted to me from around the United States and World that exist that Honor this division.

This is in honor of my Uncle, Melvin Otto Amelung,
who served in the 87th ID - 549th AAA AW BN - Btry C.

To submit - please email me pics at history06(at)msn.com along with any info. and I will add them to this Gallery.

Note this gallery has 2 pages - and this gallery is only a few of the Pictures submitted. See other galleries on my page to view all!

Mr. John McAuliffe; M-347 - contributed most of the pictures in this gallery as well as all the others on this site.
The Division is most interested in anyone's comments, memories, or general thoughts.
Just click "add comment" at bottom left of page.

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

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

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history06 > Vesqueville, Belgium

This new Monument that was dedicated on the 60th Anniversary Battle of the Bulge Tour,
December 10-21, 2004.

This monument was dedicated by the 87th Infantry Division at Vesqueville, Belgium, where they fought.

Bob Reed, HdQrts-345 and Eric Urbain, a young Belgian who lives in Bras,
were instrumental in promoting this monument.

The text written in French, and translated reads as follows:

"To the Memory of the men of Task Force Fickett;
French 4th BN SAS; 87th Infantry Division.
who fought in this sector between Dec. 25,1944 and January 11, 1945."

"To those who have fallen, that they not be forgotten".

Shown unveiling the monument is Robert Reed, HDQtrs-345.

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

history06 > St. Hubert, Belgium Pic 1 of 2.

Olivier Gillard is a young man who lives in St. Hubert, Belgium where the 87th Infantry division fought.

He built this little Museum in his home, and has a collection of 87th Infantry Division memorabilia , photos ,stories, weapons, artifacts, diaramas, etc.

They were furnished by the men of the 87th Infantry Division.

This is a view going into the basement of his home
with his Jeep outside.

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

history06 > St. Hubert, Belgium (Pic 2 of 2.)

Olivier Gillard with his wife Nadine and children.
Olivier Gillard is a young man who lives in St. Hubert, Belgium where the 87th Infantry Division fought.

He is the creator of this little Museum in his home,
and has a collection of 87th Infantry Division memorabilia,
photos, stories, weapons, artifacts, diaramas, etc.
They were furnished by the men of the 87th Infantry Division.

You can see the Displays of Tribute to the 87th Infantry Division soldiers in the background.

Many 87th Division members and wives visited the museum, Called the
"87th Division Exposition" while on the VBOB Tour Dec 2004....
(60th anniversary).
There are many legends of the soldiers throughout the museum..
with their personal stories.

This is a fine little Musuem to the 87th Infantry Division which fought in the St. Hubert sector.

See the outside of his basement museum in Pic 1 of 2.

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

history06 > WW-II Memorial, Washington, DC
12-16-05

Wives of the Battle of the Bulge Veterans place a
wreath of tribute at the location dedicated to the
Battle of the Bulge.

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

history06 > Clervaux, Luxembourg
Soldier's statue ....
The most photographed monument in the Duchy of Luxembourg.

Here's to the Golden Acorn Soldiers - Stalwart and Strong!

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

history06 > Battle of the Bulge Monument
Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation
Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA

Home base of the 28th Infantry Division of the National Guard.

http://www.battleofthebulge.org/
gives this info:

Presented by the World War II Federation,
the Battle of the Bulge Monument at the intersection of
Clement Avenue & Fisher Road, on Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation honors the 81,000 American troops killed or wounded in the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes between December 16, 1944 and January 25, 1945.

Military officials and World War II veterans held a ceremony on January 25th, 1999 to dedicate the black and white marble monument called “A Triumph of Courage.”

It also recognizes the 600,000 American men who fought three German Armies in the Ardennes Forest of Belgium and Luxembourg and won the largest land battle ever fought by the U.S. Army.

In the snow and sleet of the bitter winter of 1944-45,
they turned an apparent defeat into what the
British Prime Minister Winston Churchill called
“an ever famous American victory.”

history06 > Jefferson Barracks
Battle of the Bulge Monument
St. Louis, MO

see other gallery for more detailed pictures of this monument, which show closer views that lists many divisions and units on the back that served in this battle;
one being the 87th Infantry Division.

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

history06 > WWII AMERICAN CEMETERY,
MADINGLEY - Cemetery
Cambridgeshire, England.

Located about 60 miles north of London,
it is the only American WWII burial ground in England.

Photo contributed by
Paul Hilton - England.

info on cemetery:
http://www.roll-of-honour.com/Cambridgeshire/MadingleyUSACemetery.html

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

history06 > TUSCON, ARIZONA
BATTLE OF THE BULGE MONUMENT

The monument is 6ft. high and 5 feet wide, weighing 2800 pounds.

It is located at:
Presidio Park facing the City Hall and Federal Bldg in Tucson, AZ.

Southern Arizona Chapter #53 VBOB dedicated this monument on
May 30 2003.

Chapter President John Westover headed up the project.

National President Lou Cunningham oversaw the dedication.

What a beautiful monument!
The chapter #53 VBOB are very proud of it.

Per Mr. George W. McGee;
President, Chapter 53 VBOB - Southern Arizona:

"A lot of work went into the project, and we give so much thanks to the chapter president at that time, John Westover, for all the work he did.
Mr. Westover designed the original sketch,
and then had an artist finish it.

The monument was built in Tucson.

The monument was funded entirely by donations by members of Chapter 53,
of which there were approximately 65 members at that time.
We have presently about 50 members."

Mr. Westover passed away in June of 2005.
Mr. George W. McGee was nominated and elected to the office soon after.

Last year, Mr. McGee had photos of the front and back enlarged to poster size.
He then made a plywood replica about four feet high that will now be included in their Veterans Day parade each year.

They had it mounted in an open army trailer behind a 1943 Jeep that had been restored by one of their members.

They are proud that they received the,
"MOST OUTSTANDING VETERANS AWARD" in last November's parade out of 400 entries!

I would like to invite any members out there to have their picture taken with the monument - and I would add them to this indiviual gallery!
Anyone else also invited to do so, along with why the monument is special to you.

And as always, any comments or general thoughts are always welcome to this site for all to read..
Just click "add comment" on lower left of this page.

Side note: If you click onto picture, it will enlarge size of pic to view. Then you can enlarge further by clicking O above picture to be able to read inscription on monument.

Photo sent by:
John McAuliffe; M-347

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

Vesqueville, Belgium

This new Monument that was dedicated on the 60th Anniversary Battle of the Bulge Tour,
December 10-21, 2004.

This monument was dedicated by the 87th Infantry Division at Vesqueville, Belgium, where they fought.

Bob Reed, HdQrts-345 and Eric Urbain, a young Belgian who lives in Bras,
were instrumental in promoting this monument.

The text written in French, and translated reads as follows:

"To the Memory of the men of Task Force Fickett;
French 4th BN SAS; 87th Infantry Division.
who fought in this sector between Dec. 25,1944 and January 11, 1945."

"To those who have fallen, that they not be forgotten".

Shown unveiling the monument is Robert Reed, HDQtrs-345.

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com