Wanted to see if anyone remembered my Grandpa Jack Miley in A Company.  He passed in 1972 when I was 6. I would later enlist and was in an anti-tank company with the 101st Airborne and 3rd Armored in Germany. 

Dear Veterans, Families and Friends of the 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion-It is with great sadness I must report the loss of one of our 818th Veterans. Our dear friend, Dan Checchia, passed away 25 December 2019. Dan was a fine man and greatly loved by his Family and all his many friends. He will be very much missed by all who knew him. Our condolences to his Family and friends. Love-Robert

I remember my grandfather talking about the little German boy that helped the 818th ambush the Nazi group that was waiting for them. General George Patton asked for my grandfather to translate. Joe Goeden and my other grandfather Lawrence Becker helped me pass German class in middle school. I wish that I would have kept up with it. All the veterans of the World War, Vietnam War, Korean War and any War later and in the future, I want to say I am proud to be an American because of what you do or doing!

My grandfather, Jack Patrick,  was part of company A. A. I was wondering if anyone knew him or knows who might be in this picture? 

Joseph G. Bonifazio. Hq. Seeking for a picture from him. Thanks for your help in advance. Kind regards from Holland, Antoine 

James A. Lancaster of "A Company" died on December 1, 2011. He is buried in Rosemound Cemetery in Commerce, Texas.  Commerce, Texas is in Hunt County.   

My apologies for not informing you sooner.  

Jay

My name is aaron scott. Iam the grandson of Guy p. Scott. I was wondering if anyone remembered him or may have pictures of him. He passed away when i was very young.

I jut logged on to the website, the first in years and discovered that it has not been updated on deaths of

my husband, I.W Joe Roycroft, A Co.  He passed away on July 17, 2002 of cancer and Alzheimers. 

My father, Elmer S. Hindman, A Co, passed away on March 13, 2007 from complications due to pneumonia. 

My Mother, Margaret (Peggy) E. Hindman passed away on December 22, 2005 from complications of stroke and diabetes. 

I appreciate all you do to keep these records for the rest of us so that we may know the status of our friends.  Thank you,  Linda.

My father Harold A. Smith, B company.

Hi my name is Mark Kissel. I am 99% sure that my dad Norman J. Kissel from the Evansville IN area was in the 818th Battalion.  I have found the Tiger patches and the tour of this battalion match what little he told me about his tour before he died 31 years ago.  If anyone knew my dad and can share any stories; I would greatly appreciate you reaching out to me either by email or by calling me at 303 396 9308.  As like many my dad never talked about the war and he died at a very young age of 64.

Mark Kissel

My father Samuel Peter Arbutina passed away quietly on November  9, 2016. He was 98 years old. He is survived by my mom, Emillie, me, my brother Samuel J., and three grand daughter. RIP  dad.

My grandfather Severin Schmidtberger was in the 818th as well, he passed back in 1984.

I was too young and never heard any of the stories that he could have told. A few years ago I received his old wallet with everything still in it, plus I got a few old pics of him in his uniform and I also got his patches. Glad I came across this site and could read and learn about what all the brave soldiers had to go through. Thank you all.

Hello

My name is Josh Dodson. I was just surfing the net randomly to see if I can find anything about my grandfather's World War 2 service history and I was led to this site. My grandfather's name Jack E. Gasaway aka Indian Jack is listed in the rosters of 818 A company. I was wondering how to go about seeing if they are one in the same. Any pointers appreciated. Any info helps. All I know is he was part of the Battle of the Bulge & rode a Harley durring the war. By the way. As a history buff with E Clampus Vitus Historical society I enjoyed history shared here. Thanks in advance. A special thanks for all who served.

     I came across this web site while researching some family history and found my uncle Clem Crahan's name listed on the rolls of the 818th Tank Destroyer Bn.  He passed away in 1976.  I remember him when I was very young.  He did speak of his service in the military, but I was too young to realize the importance of his experiences.  i have been digging through some old photos and found a photo of Clem.  I would glad to send it if you would like to include in your web site.

James Dalton Jr.

My father, James Dalton Jr. , was also in the 818th Tank Destroyer Battalion.  He is gone now, but all my children honor him still with tatoos of the battalion's logo.  If I ever get a tatoo, I also will proudly remember this group of men with the logo.  They were part of the greatest generation.

My father, Norman H. Davis, served in Company B and I wondered if anyone remembers him.  I believe he was an officer but I do not know his rank at the time the war ended.  He died in January of 1992.  As is the case with many of you who served in WWII, he very seldom spoke of his time there and I would be most grateful to hear from any of you who may have known him.  My mother, his widow, who is now 93 years of age would cherish hearing word from anyone as well.  Thank you and thank you all for your service.

Does anyone remember my grandpal  his name was Herman Schlageter. He was a tuff old man I just never got to talk to him about much because I was to young to have a appreciation for you guys. Just wanted to ask incase anyone remembered him and served with him. He's my hero and would love to hear about him if you guys remember 

I am looking forward to this year's reunion in SD.  My parents, John and Louise Micik truly enjoyed attending many reunions and hosted the 1996 reunion in Hartford, CT.  I vividly recall attending the 1995  reunion with my parents in SD as the Goedens hosting.  Joe and Ethyl had many stories and were very happy to have their children around to help.  The parade through the town was especially awesome - I will bring that video! 

Respectfully,

David Micik

son of John and Louse Micik

I am looking for any information or photos of Opie Gibson. He was my paw paw and my father would love any information or stories of him. Thank you. 

The Family of Raymond Schildt made a donation to the website in memory of our father.  He always looked forward to receiving information as to where the next reunion would be held.  He enjoyed going to the reunions that he was able to attend.  We hosted the reunions in Lincoln, NE in 2007 and 2012.  Hope to attend this year in Yankton, SD.

Joan Pearson and Famliy of Raymond Schildt  (wife Lola, daughters, Delta, Margaret, Lana & Joan)

HORACE ANDERSONS FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF DANNY CHECHIA IS STILL ALIVE OR HAS HE JOINED HIS BUDDIES IN THE CLOUDS?  

RUTH ANDERSON, HORACE'S WIFE IS STILL ALIVE AND WE WERE WONDERING ABOUT DANNY AND HIS WIFE!

THANKS!!

Just letting everyone know that my father, Raymond Schildt, who just had turned 100 on October 24 has passed away on December 17, 2014.  He lived a good life and had a lot to be thankful for.  His poor body was just wearing out.  If you wish to mail sympathy cards to my mother, Lola Schildt, her address is 1780 Alvo Road, Seward, NE  68434.

Joan Pearson

daughter of Raymond

I was born in the Czech town of Kienberg where the 818th set up an HQ from May until July 1945.  I was 4 years old when the 818th arrived and it wasn't until today, November 21, 2014, at the age of 73, that I found out that it was the 818th which liberated my home town. 

I am a nephew of Veryll Magneson, who served in Headquarters Company.

I wrote a Veterans Day piece about Veryll.

It was posted on Facebook on Friday, November 7, 2014.

Facebook link: https://ww.facebook.com/USFWSPacific?ref=br_rs

Here is the direct link to the entire piece on Tumblr:  http://bit.ly/VeteransDayFWS
 

Thank you,
Dan Magneson