http://history06.smugmug.com/gallery/2158165_H8srS/ 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. 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 http://www.smugmug.com/img/feed-icon.png World War II Wed, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 -0800 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:48:54 -0700 http://www.smugmug.com/ Copyright 2009, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved. http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/347thRegimentalCrest/111998046_iaGAf-Ti-1.jpg http://history06.smugmug.com/gallery/2158165_H8srS/ http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#111998046_iaGAf <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />347th Regimental Crest "DARE YOUR BEST" "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN" Devised after combat in Europe. When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944, its colors bore ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#111998046_iaGAf" title="347th Regimental Crest "DARE YOUR BEST" "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN" Devised after combat in Europe. When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944, its colors bore ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/347thRegimentalCrest/111998046_iaGAf-Th-1.jpg" width="133" height="150" alt="347th Regimental Crest "DARE YOUR BEST" "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN" Devised after combat in Europe. When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944, its colors bore ..." title="347th Regimental Crest "DARE YOUR BEST" "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN" Devised after combat in Europe. When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944, its colors bore ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:57:17 -0800 nobody@smugmug.com (history06) http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/347thRegimentalCrest/111998046_iaGAf-Th-1.jpg df1fc0f0b65cfa1ca00ec22b9d8d7122 2ce3ca3818c60c8c0361aa3e353c2724 1ff5065d8ff3d09a1938946e57101d27 34b3694e575e370788b0d9344f9122bd 34b3694e575e370788b0d9344f9122bd 347th Regimental Crest "DARE YOUR BEST" "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN" Devised after combat in Europe. When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944, its colors bore ... <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />347th Regimental Crest "DARE YOUR BEST" "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN" Devised after combat in Europe. When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944, its colors bore ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#111998046_iaGAf" title="347th Regimental Crest "DARE YOUR BEST" "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN" Devised after combat in Europe. When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944, its colors bore ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/347thRegimentalCrest/111998046_iaGAf-Th-1.jpg" width="133" height="150" alt="347th Regimental Crest "DARE YOUR BEST" "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN" Devised after combat in Europe. When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944, its colors bore ..." title="347th Regimental Crest "DARE YOUR BEST" "OUR OBJECTIVE TAKEN" Devised after combat in Europe. When the 347th Infantry first entered combat on December 14, 1944, its colors bore ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II 347th regimental crest, dare your best, our objective taken, john mcauliffe, jack stuart, 347th infantry history06 history06 http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#136045668_EE52o <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />The 345th and 347th Regiments returning to New York City on the WEST POINT troopship, (USS America); July 11, 1945. Ship is entering New York City Harbor. After one month furlough, th ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#136045668_EE52o" title="The 345th and 347th Regiments returning to New York City on the WEST POINT troopship, (USS America); July 11, 1945. Ship is entering New York City Harbor. After one month furlough, th ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/returning-345th-and-347th/136045668_EE52o-Th.jpg" width="150" height="116" alt="The 345th and 347th Regiments returning to New York City on the WEST POINT troopship, (USS America); July 11, 1945. Ship is entering New York City Harbor. After one month furlough, th ..." title="The 345th and 347th Regiments returning to New York City on the WEST POINT troopship, (USS America); July 11, 1945. Ship is entering New York City Harbor. After one month furlough, th ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II Wed, 14 Mar 2007 15:40:15 -0700 nobody@smugmug.com (history06) http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/returning-345th-and-347th/136045668_EE52o-Th.jpg c7e7eebfefdaec85f9a52514c7a09fc3 83ac8afadbd75ee6f357cec6cf066c6b 642a8ed2854c37bfd5abb1c3268a92f6 e9a730f5b6c349608e4a064358380f18 f3640e33d86f031a5d7366e3051260c8 f3640e33d86f031a5d7366e3051260c8 The 345th and 347th Regiments returning to New York City on the WEST POINT troopship, (USS America); July 11, 1945. Ship is entering New York City Harbor. After one month furlough, th ... <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />The 345th and 347th Regiments returning to New York City on the WEST POINT troopship, (USS America); July 11, 1945. Ship is entering New York City Harbor. After one month furlough, th ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#136045668_EE52o" title="The 345th and 347th Regiments returning to New York City on the WEST POINT troopship, (USS America); July 11, 1945. Ship is entering New York City Harbor. After one month furlough, th ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/returning-345th-and-347th/136045668_EE52o-Th.jpg" width="150" height="116" alt="The 345th and 347th Regiments returning to New York City on the WEST POINT troopship, (USS America); July 11, 1945. Ship is entering New York City Harbor. After one month furlough, th ..." title="The 345th and 347th Regiments returning to New York City on the WEST POINT troopship, (USS America); July 11, 1945. Ship is entering New York City Harbor. After one month furlough, th ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II 345th regiment, 347th regiment, westpoint troopship history06 history06 http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#136067078_B8xLL <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />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 Roc ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#136067078_B8xLL" title="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 Roc ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/Army-Signal-Corps-Official/136067078_B8xLL-Th.jpg" width="150" height="117" alt="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 Roc ..." title="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 Roc ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:21:44 -0700 nobody@smugmug.com (history06) http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/Army-Signal-Corps-Official/136067078_B8xLL-Th.jpg 70b12ae4ed20edee3e3cb426387dbd0f 6e9820c8ff8946f79e1968c45cb9c2c6 04de859538e1d36c57c5e8ecea5bd713 aafe674a46c6075b012203f66dbcb182 9f5b8b14e307f51c9b1fe95c83189241 9f5b8b14e307f51c9b1fe95c83189241 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 Roc ... <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />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 Roc ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#136067078_B8xLL" title="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 Roc ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/Army-Signal-Corps-Official/136067078_B8xLL-Th.jpg" width="150" height="117" alt="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 Roc ..." title="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 Roc ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II 347th infantry regiment, 87th infantry division, stalwart strong, on road to laroche, battle of bulge, john olson, tom hewlett, captain ray e. miles, william corriveau, john mcauliffe history06 history06 http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#248358094_Lt6ZM <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />St. Avold - France RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment 87th Division December 18, ____ JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker. Her Dad (Edward J. Gor ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#248358094_Lt6ZM" title="St. Avold - France RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment 87th Division December 18, ____ JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker. Her Dad (Edward J. Gor ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/boshey/248358094_Lt6ZM-Th.jpg" width="116" height="150" alt="St. Avold - France RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment 87th Division December 18, ____ JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker. Her Dad (Edward J. Gor ..." title="St. Avold - France RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment 87th Division December 18, ____ JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker. Her Dad (Edward J. Gor ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:09:44 -0800 nobody@smugmug.com (history06) http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/boshey/248358094_Lt6ZM-Th.jpg 2004-09-19 10:01:31 da2ea982fa17016ca89fb7246d894b7c c595608a3f208bd6895c1a0093bbf561 549690b0d8fb8a5475b18e79e0df3176 cbfca3871f7fc58b8058a85c975e8c14 d1d754d3dfeeb49c475b37a96b7186e5 d1d754d3dfeeb49c475b37a96b7186e5 St. Avold - France RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment 87th Division December 18, ____ JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker. Her Dad (Edward J. Gor ... <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />St. Avold - France RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment 87th Division December 18, ____ JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker. Her Dad (Edward J. Gor ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#248358094_Lt6ZM" title="St. Avold - France RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment 87th Division December 18, ____ JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker. Her Dad (Edward J. Gor ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/boshey/248358094_Lt6ZM-Th.jpg" width="116" height="150" alt="St. Avold - France RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment 87th Division December 18, ____ JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker. Her Dad (Edward J. Gor ..." title="St. Avold - France RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment 87th Division December 18, ____ JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker. Her Dad (Edward J. Gor ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II richard boshey, st. avold france, stephanie boshey, sharlene ottertail, 347th infantry regiment, 87th infantry division history06 history06 http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#600588438_UjdZh <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />The Elster Bridge (Die Elsterbruecke), Plauen, Germany Gayla and Tom Stafford by the Elster Bridge September 19, 2005 See many other photos in specific gallery titled: The Elster Bri ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#600588438_UjdZh" title="The Elster Bridge (Die Elsterbruecke), Plauen, Germany Gayla and Tom Stafford by the Elster Bridge September 19, 2005 See many other photos in specific gallery titled: The Elster Bri ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/03/600588438_UjdZh-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="The Elster Bridge (Die Elsterbruecke), Plauen, Germany Gayla and Tom Stafford by the Elster Bridge September 19, 2005 See many other photos in specific gallery titled: The Elster Bri ..." title="The Elster Bridge (Die Elsterbruecke), Plauen, Germany Gayla and Tom Stafford by the Elster Bridge September 19, 2005 See many other photos in specific gallery titled: The Elster Bri ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:48:54 -0700 nobody@smugmug.com (history06) http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/03/600588438_UjdZh-Th.jpg 2005-09-19 11:59:54 bae3ea0f41cda8c71a5becad1ade955e 8220437af35a41ee6fe2aa010ea22df3 8564f7e05f4e7bd4b182e52521fbf805 2af3abe17f2c193d6bf65c84099c189c a2fbe08933036759ffb35d10f881f531 bc7aa3731e43e38eb6188888db15a79e c40685b5078165741c642c3b5dedc342 4653b35e0d54aaba14cef56d7a066882 8964ee1c21a6a6822ef85e88c514c07e The Elster Bridge (Die Elsterbruecke), Plauen, Germany Gayla and Tom Stafford by the Elster Bridge September 19, 2005 See many other photos in specific gallery titled: The Elster Bri ... <p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com">history06</a><br />The Elster Bridge (Die Elsterbruecke), Plauen, Germany Gayla and Tom Stafford by the Elster Bridge September 19, 2005 See many other photos in specific gallery titled: The Elster Bri ...</p><p><a href="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/2158165_H8srS#600588438_UjdZh" title="The Elster Bridge (Die Elsterbruecke), Plauen, Germany Gayla and Tom Stafford by the Elster Bridge September 19, 2005 See many other photos in specific gallery titled: The Elster Bri ..."><img src="http://history06.smugmug.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/03/600588438_UjdZh-Th.jpg" width="150" height="113" alt="The Elster Bridge (Die Elsterbruecke), Plauen, Germany Gayla and Tom Stafford by the Elster Bridge September 19, 2005 See many other photos in specific gallery titled: The Elster Bri ..." title="The Elster Bridge (Die Elsterbruecke), Plauen, Germany Gayla and Tom Stafford by the Elster Bridge September 19, 2005 See many other photos in specific gallery titled: The Elster Bri ..." style="border: 1px solid #000000;" /></a></p> World War II elster bridge die elsterbruecke, plauen, germanythomas, tom, staffordl, company, 347th, inf., regt.87th, infantry, division history06 history06