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history06 > I-Company, 347th Infantry.; 87th Infantry Division January 13, 1945 Battle of the Bulge 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 Infantry Division. It is an Army Signal 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 1945 at 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 ========== Info also obtained from message posted: " 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 =============== 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. 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
history06 > 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 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 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
I-Company, 347th Infantry.; 87th Infantry Division
January 13, 1945
Battle of the Bulge

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 Infantry Division.
It is an Army Signal 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 1945 at 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
==========
Info also obtained from message posted:
" 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
===============

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.

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
history06 > I-Company, 347th Infantry.; 87th Infantry Division January 13, 1945 Battle of the Bulge 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 Infantry Division. It is an Army Signal 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 1945 at 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 ========== Info also obtained from message posted: " 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 =============== 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. 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
I-Company, 347th Infantry.; 87th Infantry Division
January 13, 1945
Battle of the Bulge

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 Infantry Division.
It is an Army Signal 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 1945 at 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
==========
Info also obtained from message posted:
" 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
===============

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.

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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