history06 > 549th AAA AW BN BTRY C - partial group pic

Picture dated - October - 1943

Looking at pic - this is right half of large group pic in this gallery.

549th AAA AW BN BTRY C
87th Infantry Division.
Involved in the Battle Of The Bulge - WWII.

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

Please make contact if you are connected in any way to any of these names shown in this gallery of names under this picture! 

Photo contributed by Tim Muilenburg, 
son of Ivan Muilenburg, who served in the 549th.

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

Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge
http://www.battleofthebulge.org
history06 > Here are three 87th Division Veterans attending the re-enactment of 
The Battle of the Bulge at Fort Indiantown Gap, PA 
the week of Jan. 23-27, 2007.

In top row extreme left; 
with American Flag on sweater, George Watson; M-346;
In brown shirt and wool knit cap; John McAuliffe; M-347
In front Row, extreme right: Charles Nelson, M-346.

We lived in the original WW-II barracks as you can see....
Lots of Fun and memories..

photo and info submitted by 
John McAuliffe

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 > Today we went to Jefferson Barracks Park - St. Louis, MO.
We sat on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River and ate our lunch.

We met 3 wonderful Veterans who were at the Battle of the Bulge Monument
that is located by this beautiful overlook of the river.

We listened to many interesting stories from them about their time in the war, 
and thanked them for their service.

As is with every Veteran we seem to meet - we also discussed many other topics - 
asking them many questions about life, how they have endured many hardships, 
and still came through emotionally and have such a zest for everyday things..

We paused for a moment of prayer for all the families of Virginia Tech - 
noting the flags in the park at the Battle of the Bulge monument were half mast 
in mourning for them.

This gallery is for all at Virginia Tech who are going through hard times, sadness, or emotional duress.
You are forever changed, but do know many have you in our thoughts and prayers,
and we hope for comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead..

Sincerely,
Mike and Debbie Henderson, Mike Amelung and 
The Veterans of WWII - Battle of the Bulge, 
And Veterans of the 87th Infantry Division

April - 2007

Names of the gentlemen we met: 

Left:
Phillip W. McKnight;
82nd Airborne 
505th Paratroopers
325th Gliders
82nd Airborne WWII Historian

Middle:
name unknown at this time.
Navy

Right:
William "Bill" B. Vogel;
77th A.A.A.
history06 > Veteran's of the Battle of the Bulge (VBOB)
Chapter #53 - Southern Arizona members
Veteran's Day Parade - November 11, 2006.

Names are Left to Right
and units they were in during 
The Battle of the Bulge:

HARPER COLEMAN;
4th Inf. Div, 8th Reg., 2nd Bat., Co H.

EARL HARTZ;
30th Inf. Div., 120th Reg., 3rd Bat., Co K

GEORGE McGEE;
109th Evacuation Hospital, 3rd Army

JOHN SWETT;
106th Inf. Div., 423 Inf. Reg., Co H (POW)

BERNIE MEYER;
99th Inf. Div., 324th Engr. Combat Bat.

BUCK BLOOMER;
28th Inf. Div., 112 Reg.

HERMAN VAN De BOGART;
106th Inf. Div., 424 Inf. Reg., Co A

EUGENE PFLUGHAUPT;
30th Inf. Div.,120th Inf. Reg.,2nd Bn,Co G 



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 > Veteran's of the Battle of the Bulge (VBOB)
Chapter #53 - Southern Arizona members
Veteran's Day Parade - November 11, 2006.

Left to Right:

HARPER COLEMAN;
4th Inf Div., 8th Reg., 2nd Bat., Co H

LEROY ELLIOT;
17th ABND, 155th AA BN

JOHN SWETT;
106th Inf. Div., 423 Inf. Reg., Co H (POW)

BUCK BLOOMER;
28th Inf. Div., 112 Reg.

GEORGE McGEE;
109th Evacuation Hospital, 3rd Army

EARL HARTZ;
30th Inf. div., 120th Reg., 3rd Bat., Co K

HERMAN VAN De BOGART;
106th Inf. Div., 424 Inf. Reg., Co A

BERNIE MAYER;
99th Inf. Div., 324th Engr. Combat Bat.

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 > Memorial Walk at Winchendon Cemetery.
2nd of the two monuments dedicated by the Central Massachusetts Chapter 22 Veterans Of The Battle Of The Bulge.

Photo credit to:
John E. McAuliffe
President of the Cent. Mass. Chapt-22.

John served in M-347 of the 
87th Inf. Div. WW-II.

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 > Today we went to Jefferson Barracks Park - St. Louis, MO.
We sat on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River and ate our lunch.

We met 3 wonderful Veterans who were at the Battle of the Bulge Monument
that is located by this beautiful overlook of the river.

We listened to many interesting stories from them about their time in the war, 
and thanked them for their service.

As is with every Veteran we seem to meet - we also discussed many other topics - 
asking them many questions about life, how they have endured many hardships, 
and still came through emotionally and have such a zest for everyday things..

We paused for a moment of prayer for all the families of Virginia Tech - noting the flags in the park at the Battle of the Bulge monument were half mast in mourning for them.

This gallery is for all at Virginia Tech who are going through hard times, sadness, or emotional duress.
You are forever changed, but know many have you in their thoughts and prayers,
and we hope for comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead..

Sincerely,
Mike and Debbie Henderson, Mike Amelung and 
The Veterans of WWII - Battle of the Bulge, 
And Veterans of the 87th Infantry Division

April - 2007
history06 > James Hennessey 
87th Infantry Division, 345th, Co E 

I received an email from Mr. Hennessey  with the message:

"Stay Well -Enjoying Your Freedom-Thank A Veteran
Invictus
God Bless America"

You can read about Mr. Hennessey and memories of his time in the war at:

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/JamesHennessey.htm

An excerpt from his entry on that website:

"Jim was discharged from the Army on December 15, 1945 at Camp Upton, Patchogue, Long Island. 
He married his wife, the former Dolly Tagliareni, in 1949. They have two sons, and two grandsons. 
He retired in 1982 after working for 35 years as a mailman for the Bayonne Post Office. 
Says Jim: 
"It seems the Acorn patch on my shoulder ended up in my heart, 
for I feel blessed to have friends in the 87th.'' 


From gallery moderator:
Thank you Mr. Hennessey for contacting this gallery and your willingness to place your photo and information on this gallery.  

I encourage all who are reading this to send me your photo and any info you would want placed.
This is YOUR space to proudly be a part of the memories of the 87th - 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 > 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
Today we went to Jefferson Barracks Park - St. Louis, MO.
We sat on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River and ate our lunch.

We met 3 wonderful Veterans who were at the Battle of the Bulge Monument
that is located by this beautiful overlook of the river.

We listened to many interesting stories from them about their time in the war,
and thanked them for their service.

As is with every Veteran we seem to meet - we also discussed many other topics -
asking them many questions about life, how they have endured many hardships,
and still came through emotionally and have such a zest for everyday things..

We paused for a moment of prayer for all the families of Virginia Tech - noting the flags in the park at the Battle of the Bulge monument were half mast in mourning for them.

This gallery is for all at Virginia Tech who are going through hard times, sadness, or emotional duress.
You are forever changed, but know many have you in their thoughts and prayers,
and we hope for comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead..

Sincerely,
Mike and Debbie Henderson, Mike Amelung and
The Veterans of WWII - Battle of the Bulge,
And Veterans of the 87th Infantry Division

April - 2007
history06 > Today we went to Jefferson Barracks Park - St. Louis, MO.
We sat on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River and ate our lunch.

We met 3 wonderful Veterans who were at the Battle of the Bulge Monument
that is located by this beautiful overlook of the river.

We listened to many interesting stories from them about their time in the war, 
and thanked them for their service.

As is with every Veteran we seem to meet - we also discussed many other topics - 
asking them many questions about life, how they have endured many hardships, 
and still came through emotionally and have such a zest for everyday things..

We paused for a moment of prayer for all the families of Virginia Tech - noting the flags in the park at the Battle of the Bulge monument were half mast in mourning for them.

This gallery is for all at Virginia Tech who are going through hard times, sadness, or emotional duress.
You are forever changed, but know many have you in their thoughts and prayers,
and we hope for comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead..

Sincerely,
Mike and Debbie Henderson, Mike Amelung and 
The Veterans of WWII - Battle of the Bulge, 
And Veterans of the 87th Infantry Division

April - 2007
Today we went to Jefferson Barracks Park - St. Louis, MO.
We sat on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River and ate our lunch.

We met 3 wonderful Veterans who were at the Battle of the Bulge Monument
that is located by this beautiful overlook of the river.

We listened to many interesting stories from them about their time in the war,
and thanked them for their service.

As is with every Veteran we seem to meet - we also discussed many other topics -
asking them many questions about life, how they have endured many hardships,
and still came through emotionally and have such a zest for everyday things..

We paused for a moment of prayer for all the families of Virginia Tech - noting the flags in the park at the Battle of the Bulge monument were half mast in mourning for them.

This gallery is for all at Virginia Tech who are going through hard times, sadness, or emotional duress.
You are forever changed, but know many have you in their thoughts and prayers,
and we hope for comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead..

Sincerely,
Mike and Debbie Henderson, Mike Amelung and
The Veterans of WWII - Battle of the Bulge,
And Veterans of the 87th Infantry Division

April - 2007
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