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://history06.photos.military.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/347thRegimentalCrest/111998046_iaGAf-Ti-1.jpg http://history06.photos.military.com/gallery/2158165_H8srS/ 2009-07-24T04:48:54Z Copyright 2009, the copyright holder of each photograph. Some portions copyright SmugMug. All rights reserved. SmugMug <p><a href="http://history06.photos.military.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.photos.military.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.photos.military.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> 2009-02-15T14:44:04Z history06 http://history06.photos.military.com http://history06.photos.military.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/347thRegimentalCrest/111998046_iaGAf-Th-1.jpg <p><a href="http://history06.photos.military.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.photos.military.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.photos.military.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> 2009-02-13T21:00:49Z history06 http://history06.photos.military.com http://history06.photos.military.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/returning-345th-and-347th/136045668_EE52o-Th.jpg <p><a href="http://history06.photos.military.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.photos.military.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.photos.military.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> 2009-10-10T12:14:41Z history06 http://history06.photos.military.com http://history06.photos.military.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/Army-Signal-Corps-Official/136067078_B8xLL-Th.jpg <p><a href="http://history06.photos.military.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.photos.military.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.photos.military.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> 2009-01-18T12:39:48Z history06 http://history06.photos.military.com http://history06.photos.military.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/boshey/248358094_Lt6ZM-Th.jpg 2004-09-19 10:01:31 <p><a href="http://history06.photos.military.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.photos.military.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.photos.military.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> 2009-07-29T12:54:56Z history06 http://history06.photos.military.com http://history06.photos.military.com/World-War-II/347th-Regimental-Crest-DARE/03/600588438_UjdZh-Th.jpg 2005-09-19 11:59:54