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history06 > John mcAuliffe: M-347...signs in at the Registration DesK... George Watson M-346; in background. Congratulations to the Legacy Group for much success on their First Reunion !!! It was Great !!
history06 > Message from one of our 87th ID Veterans - John McAuliffe: We are the Central Mass. Chapt.-22 Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. We shall join our comrads at Arlington, VA on December 13-17, 2007 for the annual Commemorative Ceremony of the VBOB and lay wreaths at the Unknown Soldiers Monument and then at our Monument at Arlington Cemetery. Our Monument is a gift of the Belgium and Luxembourg Governments whom US soldiers liberated from the Nazis in WW-II. My cousin, Mary McAuliffe of Nevada voliunteered to lay wreaths this year. Our National President is Stan Wojtusik, who is on the Board of Directors of Wreaths of America. We are privilaged to join in honoring all our Veterans at this time of year. Respectively, John E. McAuliffe, President, Cent. MA Chapter-22 VBOB Update February 2008: We hope to have photos of Mr. McAuliffe's participation soon. Because of his sharing of this event - I contacted the national cemetery here in St. Louis; Jefferson Barracks and found they were participating in this event. The 3 photos in this gallery are from that day - Decemeber 15, 2007, and article that appeared in the paper. News Article from the St. Louis Suburban Journals: Wreath ceremony honors fallen at Jefferson Barracks Friday, December 28, 2007 Seven wreaths commemorating the Wreaths Across America project were placed at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Dec. 15, 2007. The ceremony was held in conjunction with a national minute of silence and the laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery at noon, Dec. 15, 2007. Wreaths Across America has honored America's military since it was started 15 years ago by a Harrington, Me, company. Debra Henderson, representing the Air Force branch, placed a wreath at the marker of an Air Force B-17 crew, which had crashed in 1943. Henderson did it in return for the kindness of a gentleman in England, who helped research her own uncle's B-17 crash (Tech. Sgt. Wayne F. Laubert and crew) in 1944 over England. (http://thurleigh.moonfruit.com) The gentleman found the area of the crash site, took photos for her family and laid flowers there a few years ago. One who asked Debra for a photo of this particular marker at Jefferson Barracks was the family of a 92 year-old woman who had lost her boyfriend, Capt. Richard W. Pugh, during World War II. The woman had not attended his funeral when his body was returned for reburial at Jefferson Barracks after the war. She had not kept in touch with his family, had gone on in life, and later married, but still had a place in her heart that ached after all these years for him. Major David Miller named each branch and who was being represented. The motorcycle "Patriot Guard Riders" represented the POW/MIA and taps was played by a military bugler. ============================== For more information and photos of this national project that has been carried out for 15 years go to: http://www.wreaths-across-america.org. and http://www.wreaths-across-america.org/central-mass-chapt22-veterans-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge.html and http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-12-14-wreaths-cover_x.htm 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 > Message from one of our 87th ID Veterans - John McAuliffe: We are the Central Mass. Chapt.-22 Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. We shall join our comrads at Arlington, VA on December 13-17, 2007 for the annual Commemorative Ceremony of the VBOB and lay wreaths at the Unknown Soldiers Monument and then at our Monument at Arlington Cemetery. Our Monument is a gift of the Belgium and Luxembourg Governments whom US soldiers liberated from the Nazis in WW-II. My cousin, Mary McAuliffe of Nevada voliunteered to lay wreaths this year. Our National President is Stan Wojtusik, who is on the Board of Directors of Wreaths of America. We are privilaged to join in honoring all our Veterans at this time of year. Respectively, John E. McAuliffe, President, Cent. MA Chapter-22 VBOB Update February 2008: We hope to have photos of Mr. McAuliffe's participation soon. Because of his sharing of this event - I contacted the national cemetery here in St. Louis; Jefferson Barracks and found they were participating in this event. The 3 photos in this gallery are from that day - Decemeber 15, 2007, and article that appeared in the paper. News Article from the St. Louis Suburban Journals: Wreath ceremony honors fallen at Jefferson Barracks Friday, December 28, 2007 Seven wreaths commemorating the Wreaths Across America project were placed at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Dec. 15, 2007. The ceremony was held in conjunction with a national minute of silence and the laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery at noon, Dec. 15, 2007. Wreaths Across America has honored America's military since it was started 15 years ago by a Harrington, Me, company. Debra Henderson, representing the Air Force branch, placed a wreath at the marker of an Air Force B-17 crew, which had crashed in 1943. Henderson did it in return for the kindness of a gentleman in England, who helped research her own uncle's B-17 crash (Tech. Sgt. Wayne F. Laubert and crew) in 1944 over England. ( http://thurleigh.moonfruit.com ) The gentleman found the area of the crash site, took photos for her family and laid flowers there a few years ago. One who asked Debra for a photo of this particular marker at Jefferson Barracks was the family of a 92 year-old woman who had lost her boyfriend, Capt. Richard W. Pugh, during World War II. The woman had not attended his funeral when his body was returned for reburial at Jefferson Barracks after the war. She had not kept in touch with his family, had gone on in life, and later married, but still had a place in her heart that ached after all these years for him. Major David Miller named each branch and who was being represented. The motorcycle "Patriot Guard Riders" represented the POW/MIA and taps was played by a military bugler. =========================== Update February 2008: Article Appearing on the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) new online: Mo. members honor nation's fallen, military as part of Wreaths Across America Group II hosts memorial observation January 17, 2008 Maj. David A. Miller Assistant Public Affairs Officer Group II Commander Missouri Wing MISSOURI -- For the second year in a row, Group II of the Missouri Wing hosted the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. As part of the nationwide observation Dec. 15, seven special wreaths were placed to honor those who gave their lives in service for their country, as well as those who have served and are serving in the armed forces. Specially made wreaths for the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, and prisoners of war and the missing in action were presented. Participants included members of the Patriot Guard Riders. “Despite snow and freezing rain, more than 40 people braved the weather to attend the ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, our nation's second largest veteran's cemetery,” said Maj. David Miller, Group II commander and coordinator of the event. “Knowing the weather wasn't going to cooperate, the ceremony was held indoors at the chapel on site. It was a very emotional and humbling event. I was honored to be a participant.” At the end of the ceremony, the Army wreath was presented to the family of Cpl. Russell Makowski, formerly of the 4th Infantry Division, who was killed Sept. 14, 2006, and is buried at Jefferson Barracks. The Air Force wreath was presented to the family of Tech. Sgt. Wayne Laubert, killed in action Dec. 15, 1944, as a member of a B-17 aircrew. Laubert's family chose to lay the wreath on the gravesite of Capt. Richard Pugh, who was killed in action on Nov. 30, 1944, as a member of the Army Air Corps and is buried at Jefferson Barracks. The POW/MIA wreath was presented to Mike Gibbs, state captain of the Missouri Chapter of the Patriot Guard Riders. Gibbs laid it at the Jefferson Barracks gravesite of former Korean War servicemen who had been classified as missing in action until recently being identified through DNA testing. Finally, the remaining wreaths – Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine – were laid at their respective memorial sites at Jefferson Barracks. ============================== For more information and photos of this national project that has been carried out for 15 years go to: http://www.wreaths-across-america.org. and http://www.wreaths-across-america.org/central-mass-chapt22-veterans-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge.html and http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-12-14-wreaths-cover_x.htm 87th Infantry Division Association main web site: http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
history06 > Message from one of our 87th ID Veterans - John McAuliffe: We are the Central Mass. Chapt.-22 Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. We shall join our comrads at Arlington, VA on December 13-17, 2007 for the annual Commemorative Ceremony of the VBOB and lay wreaths at the Unknown Soldiers Monument and then at our Monument at Arlington Cemetery. Our Monument is a gift of the Belgium and Luxembourg Governments whom US soldiers liberated from the Nazis in WW-II. My cousin, Mary McAuliffe of Nevada voliunteered to lay wreaths this year. Our National President is Stan Wojtusik, who is on the Board of Directors of Wreaths of America. We are privilaged to join in honoring all our Veterans at this time of year. Respectively, John E. McAuliffe, President, Cent. MA Chapter-22 VBOB Update February 2008: We hope to have photos of Mr. McAuliffe's participation soon. Because of his sharing of this event - I contacted the national cemetery here in St. Louis; Jefferson Barracks and found they were participating in this event. The 3 photos in this gallery are from that day - Decemeber 15, 2007, and article that appeared in the paper. News Article from the St. Louis Suburban Journals: Wreath ceremony honors fallen at Jefferson Barracks Friday, December 28, 2007 Seven wreaths commemorating the Wreaths Across America project were placed at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery Dec. 15, 2007. The ceremony was held in conjunction with a national minute of silence and the laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery at noon, Dec. 15, 2007. Wreaths Across America has honored America's military since it was started 15 years ago by a Harrington, Me, company. Debra Henderson, representing the Air Force branch, placed a wreath at the marker of an Air Force B-17 crew, which had crashed in 1943. Henderson did it in return for the kindness of a gentleman in England, who helped research her own uncle's B-17 crash (Tech. Sgt. Wayne F. Laubert and crew) in 1944 over England. ( http://thurleigh.moonfruit.com ) The gentleman found the area of the crash site, took photos for her family and laid flowers there a few years ago. One who asked Debra for a photo of this particular marker at Jefferson Barracks was the family of a 92 year-old woman who had lost her boyfriend, Capt. Richard W. Pugh, during World War II. The woman had not attended his funeral when his body was returned for reburial at Jefferson Barracks after the war. She had not kept in touch with his family, had gone on in life, and later married, but still had a place in her heart that ached after all these years for him. Major David Miller named each branch and who was being represented. The motorcycle "Patriot Guard Riders" represented the POW/MIA and taps was played by a military bugler. =========================== Update February 2008: Article Appearing on the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) new online: Mo. members honor nation's fallen, military as part of Wreaths Across America Group II hosts memorial observation January 17, 2008 Maj. David A. Miller Assistant Public Affairs Officer Group II Commander Missouri Wing MISSOURI -- For the second year in a row, Group II of the Missouri Wing hosted the Wreaths Across America ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. As part of the nationwide observation Dec. 15, seven special wreaths were placed to honor those who gave their lives in service for their country, as well as those who have served and are serving in the armed forces. Specially made wreaths for the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Merchant Marines, and prisoners of war and the missing in action were presented. Participants included members of the Patriot Guard Riders. “Despite snow and freezing rain, more than 40 people braved the weather to attend the ceremony at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, our nation's second largest veteran's cemetery,” said Maj. David Miller, Group II commander and coordinator of the event. “Knowing the weather wasn't going to cooperate, the ceremony was held indoors at the chapel on site. It was a very emotional and humbling event. I was honored to be a participant.” At the end of the ceremony, the Army wreath was presented to the family of Cpl. Russell Makowski, formerly of the 4th Infantry Division, who was killed Sept. 14, 2006, and is buried at Jefferson Barracks. The Air Force wreath was presented to the family of Tech. Sgt. Wayne Laubert, killed in action Dec. 15, 1944, as a member of a B-17 aircrew. Laubert's family chose to lay the wreath on the gravesite of Capt. Richard Pugh, who was killed in action on Nov. 30, 1944, as a member of the Army Air Corps and is buried at Jefferson Barracks. The POW/MIA wreath was presented to Mike Gibbs, state captain of the Missouri Chapter of the Patriot Guard Riders. Gibbs laid it at the Jefferson Barracks gravesite of former Korean War servicemen who had been classified as missing in action until recently being identified through DNA testing. Finally, the remaining wreaths – Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine – were laid at their respective memorial sites at Jefferson Barracks. ============================== For more information and photos of this national project that has been carried out for 15 years go to: http://www.wreaths-across-america.org. and http://www.wreaths-across-america.org/central-mass-chapt22-veterans-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge.html and http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-12-14-wreaths-cover_x.htm 87th Infantry Division Association main web site: 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
history06 > WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA - 2007 Vans arrived in Foxboro, MA on Monday from Maine on its journey to Arlington Cemetery , VA. The wreaths will be distributed to hundreds of volunteers to be placed at the burial stones of our beloved veteran Heros. The Cent. Mass. Chapter-22, Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge will be represented at the Cemetery when the parent Organization pays their respects at The Wreath Laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and at their own Monument, a gift of the Belgium and Luxembourg Governments. For much more information and to see a complete list of ALL the participating locations by state, go to this web site: http://www.wreaths-across-america.org/central-mass-chapt22-veterans-of-the-battle-of-the-bulge.html Message from one of our 87th ID Veterans - John McAuliffe: We are the Central Mass. Chapt.-22 Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge. We shall join our comrads at Arlington, VA on December 13-17 for the annual Commemorative Ceremony of the VBOB and lay wreaths at the Unknown Soldiers Monument and then at our Monument at Arlington Cemetery. Our Monument is a gift of the Belgium and Luxembourg Governments whom US soldiers liberated from the Nazis in WW-II. My cousin, Mary McAuliffe of Nevada voliunteered to lay wreaths this year. Our National President is Stan Wojtusik, who is on the Board of Directors of Wreaths of America. We are privilaged to join in honoring all our Veterans at this time of year. Respectively, John E. McAuliffe, President, Cent. MA Chapter-22 VBOB 87th Infantry Division Association main web site: http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
history06 > After placing the picture of the St. Nazaire Monument in this gallery, Mr. John McAuliffe received word from his Belgian friend, Stevenot Gilbert, informing him that in fact, the monument was rebuilt ~1989! Mr. Gilbert also gives this interesting web site about the monument and additional pictures: http://www.linternaute.com/nantes/magazine/sorties/photo/saintnazaire/3.shtml Here is a view of the restored monument! -original info given about this monument - St. Nazaire, France Memorial A.E.F. Memorial in St. Nazaire Harbor. With outstreached arms and a sword in his hand, a doughboy stands on the back of a giant eagle that has just landed. Dedicated to the US Army Expeditionary Forces of World War One, at St. Nazaire, France, their landing place April, 1917. It was designed by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Sculptress, with Studio in New York City. My father, Florence J. McAuliffe was a sculptor in her employ and worked on creating this monument. The monument was destroyed by the Nazis during their occupation of France in 1940. St. Nazaire became an important Nazi Submarine Base in WW-II.... I retain to this day the cast iron eagle's claw which was used as a model for the monument. submitted by: John McAuliffe 87th Infantry Division M-347 =========================== Update - Jan - 2009 from comments sent in: A British raid in which an explosives packed destroyer was rammed into the lock gates of the dry dock, killing 250 Germans and putting the lock out of action for the remaider of the war has been hailed as the greatest special forces raid of all time. More info can be found by doing Google search for HMS Campbelltown. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chariot The giant Normandie Dry Dock, the only one capable of taking the largest German battleships, was put out of action until the end of the war. A total of 5 VCs were awarded for what is generally known as "The Greatest Raid of All". 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 As with all galleries of history06 - we welcome comments/thoughts/memories. Just click on "comments" at lower left of page.
history06 > After placing the picture of the St. Nazaire Monument in this gallery, Mr. John McAuliffe received word from his Belgian friend, Stevenot Gilbert, informing him that in fact, the monument was rebuilt ~1989! Mr. Gilbert also gives this interesting web site about the monument and additional pictures: http://www.linternaute.com/nantes/magazine/sorties/photo/saintnazaire/3.shtml Here is a view of the restored monument! -original info given about this monument - St. Nazaire, France Memorial A.E.F. Memorial in St. Nazaire Harbor. With outstreached arms and a sword in his hand, a doughboy stands on the back of a giant eagle that has just landed. Dedicated to the US Army Expeditionary Forces of World War One, at St. Nazaire, France, their landing place April, 1917. It was designed by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, Sculptress, with Studio in New York City. My father, Florence J. McAuliffe was a sculptor in her employ and worked on creating this monument. The monument was destroyed by the Nazis during their occupation of France in 1940. St. Nazaire became an important Nazi Submarine Base in WW-II.... I retain to this day the cast iron eagle's claw which was used as a model for the monument. submitted by: John McAuliffe 87th Infantry Division M-347 ===================== Update - Jan - 2009 from comments sent in: St. Nazaire became an important Nazi Submarine Base in WW-II.... A British raid in which an explosives packed destroyer was rammed into the lock gates of the dry dock, killing 250 Germans and putting the lock out of action for the remaider of the war has been hailed as the greatest special forces raid of all time. More info can be found by doing Google search for HMS Campbelltown. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Chariot The giant Normandie Dry Dock, the only one capable of taking the largest German battleships, was put out of action until the end of the war. A total of 5 VCs were awarded for what is generally known as "The Greatest Raid of All". 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 As with all galleries of history06 - we welcome comments/thoughts/memories. Just click on "comments" at lower left of page
history06 > Per Mr. John McAuliffe: This crucifixion plaque was sculptured by my Dad, Florence McAuliffe for his father's gravestone...Timothy J. McAuliffe (also a sculptor). After 60 years it had gathered a deep stained green patina..... I spent hours removing it and applying a bronze laquer stain and a sealant spray over that. This view shows the Irish symbols around the border.
John mcAuliffe: M-347...signs in at the Registration DesK... George Watson M-346; in background. Congratulations to the Legacy Group for much success on their First Reunion !!! It was Great !!
history06 > John mcAuliffe: M-347...signs in at the Registration DesK... George Watson M-346; in background. Congratulations to the Legacy Group for much success on their First Reunion !!! It was Great !!
John mcAuliffe: M-347...signs in at the Registration DesK... George Watson M-346; in background. Congratulations to the Legacy Group for much success on their First Reunion !!! It was Great !!
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