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Ethel Goeden passed 7 March 2024Dear Families and Friends of the 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion - With much regret I must report the loss of our dear friend, Ethel Goeden. Ethel passed away Sunday 7 March. She was the widow of Joe Goeden of B Company. Following is a touching tribute posted by her granddaughter. -Robert Bowles Information About The 2023 818th Reunion
Summary of The 2022 818th Reunion
Hello 818th Family, Below is my summary letter for the 2022 818th reunion. Thanks for helping to keep this reunion alive. It was fun seeing some of you. I look forward to seeing even more at the 2023 reunion. -Marilyn Jensen
Dear Descendants and Friends of the 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion, The 64th Annual Reunion of our group took place as scheduled from July 14th-17th at the Comfort Inn and Suites in Rapid City SD. As always, it is fun to renew our “family friendships” and honor our veterans. Family members of the following seven members of the 818th were present: T. Sgt. Wayne Bowles, Technician 5th Grade Oscar Harley Gingrich, Spec E6 Joe Goeden, Captain John A. Hauth, PFC John A. Micik, TEC 5 Raymond Schildt, and T4 Cecille Wax. The group celebrated each family’s veteran as well as all the heroes of the 818th. On Friday morning, reunion attendees toured the outdoor exhibits at the South Dakota Air and Space Museum. Individuals and families spent the rest of their time visiting the many tourism possibilities South Dakota offers, reminiscing about the 818th soldiers, and renewing the friendships that bond us as “the 818th family.” At the meeting on Saturday morning, Robert Bowles led the group in the pledge of allegiance to our flag. Jim Mahoney read the list of 818th members who died in combat. The group is not aware of any member of the battalion who is still living. Best wishes were sent to two 818th wives- Mrs. Joe Goeden (Ethel) and Mrs. Raymond Schildt (Lola). Theresa and Jim Mahoney graciously volunteered to host the 2023 reunion to be held in the “Quad Cities.” (Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline, Illinois, and Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa.) Theresa is the daughter of Oscar and Geneva Gingrich. The Proud Descendants of the 818th sincerely thank Theresa and Jim for agreeing to host us. We’re excited to reunite with our “818th family” in IA/IL.
Thank you for allowing us to be the hosts of the 64th 818th Reunion. We look forward to seeing you in 2023 for the 65th Reunion.
May God Bless Each of You and Especially May God Bless America! -Marilyn & David Jensen
2022 Reunion in Rapid City, SD.The 818th families had a great time in Rapid City, SD. This 2022 group photo was taken under the body of a B-1B bomber at the Air Museum outside or Ellsworth AFB. We look forward to seeing you all at the 818th reunion next year.
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