Devised after combat in Europe.
When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944,
its colors bore a crest with a plain field of blue, and carried the challenge "DARE YOUR BEST"....

Accepting the challenge, the men of the Regiment fought their way through
France, Belgium and Luxembourg and Germany adding victory after victory to this field.

With the unconditional surrendeer of all German Forces, they added the final answer, "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN"...

The crown of the crest is topped with the Combat Infantry Badge.

Below the crown and above the field of blue is a row of Dragon's Teeth over German Colors,
commemorating the smashing of the Siegfried Line and the battle of Germany.

In the blue field is found a salient, bordered on the left with the colors of France and on the right with the colors of Belgium.

This salient represents the battle of the Ardennes and carries a background of white for the severe winter fighting.

In the center of this white field is the "Golden Acorn" of the 87th Infantry Division encircled by the Colors of Luxembourg.

Surrounding these colors is found the deep blue circle signifying the successful assaults of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers.

Since the 347th is a Reserve Regiment, the entire crest is surmounted by the figure of the Minuteman, symbol of perpetual preparedness.

This photo taken from the original History book is in Color...
All subsequent books that were printed the Crest is in Black & white.


The Crest was designed by pfc Jack Stuart, Company "E", 347th Infantry.

We welcome any comments/thoughts/memories...
just click on "comment" at lower left of this page.

submitted by:
John McAuliffe; M-347 - WWII - Battle of the Bulge

Update JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G).
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News,
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of these grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago.
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France).

There is also a photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial.

She wanted to pass them along in tribute....and to anyone who might be interested.
If any family member of these men see this - please let us know.

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's - who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view.

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about...

UPDATE - JANUARY 2008:
These 2 wonderful comments were posted after the photos of the grave markers were placed....Wow..
These were pertaining to the grave marker of St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

Comment 1: From Stephanie Boshey :
My grandfather would be so happy to know where his brother was buried, he has always wondered & wished to visit the final resting place of his little brother before he had passed last year.
I would also like to thank you on behalf of my family for posting this picture it means a great deal to us.
My Grandfather is probably smiling now knowing that his family knows where his little brother final resting place is and again Thank You!

Comment 2 From sharlene ottertail:
This man Richard Boshey was my relative. He was the little brother of my Grandfather, John Boshey Sr.
My grandfather was suppose to go to war but decided not to.
Perhaps, that was the smarest thing he ever done in his life.
John Boshey Sr. passed away August 19, 2006 at the age of 94.
My Grandfather always wondered where they put his grave.
This is truly amazing, thanks so much to whoever took this photo.
My family we'll surely be visiting Richard Bosheys' grave in St. Avold, France one day.

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