history06 : popular photos : 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 - April - 2007: 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 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.

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history06 > 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 Roche, but entered fighting in the
Ardennes at Moircy, Belgium.
Shown receiving food in his mess kit is John Olson of Arlington Hieghts, IL.
He is the immediate Past Commander of the 87th Infantry Division Association.
These men just received the newly isssued galoshes seen over their combat boots.
Mal Grant placed the 347th Regimental Crest in the lower corner.

submitted by John McAuliffe; M-347
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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 Inf. Div. It is an Army Siganl 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 1945at 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
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Posted comment:
" 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
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Posted Comment :
John W. Olson.(Obituary)
Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), April, 2003
John W. Olson of Rolling Meadows Services for John W. Olson, 83, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, at Matz Funeral Home, 410 E. Rand Road, Mount Prospect. Born Sept. 2, 1919, in Chicago, he died Tuesday, April 8, 2003, at home. Interment will be private. Mr. Olson was a retired cable splicer for Commonwealth Edison. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was the beloved husband of the late Rita.

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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.

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Here's to the Golden Acorn Soldiers - Forever STALWART AND STRONG!
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history06 > William Regis O'Malley
87th Infantry Division
WWII

This is the last family photo to be taken.
We had just returned to the condo from Christmas Eve mass.
Starting left to right are:
Bob Martin (son-in-law), Frances O’Malley,
MaryEllen Martin (daughter), grandson Tom Martin,
Regis O’Malley, and grandson Sean Martin.

We had a very special Christmas in 2007.
We went to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for 10 days for a family Christmas.

I kept telling everyone that this would be the Christmas to remember and “pulled out all the stops” when it came to planning activities. I just thought we would not have the money to do it in 2008…never thinking it would be dad’s last Christmas with us!

The world has lost another of the Greatest Generation...

It is with sadness that I relay the passing of my father…
William Regis O’Malley of the Golden Acorn Division.

He looked forward to all his army reunions and receiving emails from all of you.
Know that he passed away peacefully.
I would like to think it was a happy death if there is such a thing.
He will be buried in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies with a military service.
He even chose a military casket.

Sincerely,
MaryEllen O’Malley Martin

Obituary:
O'MALLEY, WILLIAM REGIS
Age 84, on Thursday, February 7, 2008 of Whitehall, formerly of Munhall.
Loving husband of 57 years to Frances J.;
beloved father of Mary Ellen (Robert) Martin of Whitehall and the late Timothy Regis;
brother of Michael J. O'Malley, Jr. of FL;
proud grandfather of Thomas R. and Sean P. Martin.

Regis was a member of the Gaelic Arts Society,
Chairman of the Irish Room at the University of Pittsburgh and
former School Board Director of Baldwin-Whitehall School District.

Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC. (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227 on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15.
Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to University of Pittsburgh,
(please specify: Irish Room Scholarship Fund), 1209 Cathedral of Learning, Pgh., PA 15260 or St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Church, 5200 Greenridge Dr., Pgh., PA 15236.

Please send condolences to http://WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM.
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb

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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

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Just click on "comments" at lower left of page

history06 > The Mardasson Monument at Bastogne, Belgium. (top pic)

Bottom pics shows the memorial and the
Bastogne Historical Center.

This is the Government of Belgium's gift to the United States of America in appreciation
of their Liberation by the American Soldiers in WW-II.

To see all photos submitted from many about the 87th Infantry Division, or to submit yours, go to:
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http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

history06 > INTERCHANGE SIGN
VETERANS OF THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE
Central Massachusetts Chapter
Sept. 27, 2002

Exit 10A connecting Rte.146 with the Massachusetts State Turnpike.

Edwin Reavy; 30th Infantry Division is unveiling the sign.

Ed celebrated his 98th Birthday, and still going Strong !

At far left is Rep. John Fresolo, who for 2 years shepharded this Memorial through the Mass. State Legislature.

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http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

history06 > Pfc. John E. McAuliffe
M-347
87th Infantry Division
Somewhere in Germany, April 1945.

Come on - You know you are proud of your Military picture.
Get it out - scan it, and email it.
Or mail copy for me to place here.

Show it off to the world wide web!

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we welcome comments/thoughts/memories.
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Here's to the Golden Acorn Soldiers - Forever STALWART AND STRONG!

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and

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

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 - April - 2007:
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

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.