Comments on: “Golden Acorn ” 87th Division 345th Inf Co. M

By: Dean G. Mitchell

Dean G. Mitchell — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:10:45 +0000

My Dad, PFC Glen J. Mitchell, was assigned to the 345 medical detachment of the 87th Division. I’ve had the pleasure of joining him at some of 87th reunions, long after he retired from his 37 years of service with the US Post Office. Due to health issues, he is no longer able to attend. It was always such a pleasure to meet and listen to stories from such great men. My Dad, who is now suffering from dementia, was asked how old he was last June. He said with pride, “I’m 87, just like the Division I served in”. Although his dementia has taken it’s toll, he still speaks highly of the men he served with.

I enjoyed the interview, which filled in a lot of gaps in stories my Dad told me before he began to suffer his illness. I’m amazed at the hardships these men endured at such a young age. A completely different generation. When they returned home, they simply went back to their home towns, and picked up where they left off.

The interview provided insight and great testimony from Mr. Travis, concerning the the great Golden Acorn Division. Well done.

By: william c. mellon

william c. mellon — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:14:26 +0000

does anyone remember my father william p. mellon? i would like to talk to you .

By: Mike Winnie

Mike Winnie — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 02:06:17 +0000

Does anyone remember PFC William Emery KIA February 1944

By: Maurice

Maurice — Tue, 24 May 2011 03:13:40 +0000

Aaron,
This is Maury Johnson, gunner on Howard Berry’s squad. My loader was Russ Brankley and Charles Smith (who we called Rebel) is still living. If you read this please contact me at MauryNDonna@USFamily.net.

Maury Johnson

By: researching 1Lt Ernest C. Baker

researching 1Lt Ernest C. Baker — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:54:15 +0000

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By: Aaron Dixon

Aaron Dixon — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:47:01 +0000

I, Aaron Dixon am 87 years old and I served in 87th division, 345th regiment with the anti-tank company. I was driving a ton and half truck with a 50 caliber machine gun on top of cab and pulling a 57 caliber anti-tank gun. Sargeant Berry was the squad leader. Our first battle was when we were entering Metz, France and I was pulling the antitank gun and we had to turn the lights on the show the Germans that were in bedded in a mountain side how many troops we had. We waited the Germans out and went into a big field, advancing toward the front line, the batoon leader told us, “This is it, fellows, we got to get through.. Do whatever it takes to get through.” We did get through. I remember going past a alot of our soldiers dyg-in in fox holes. We got through the German artilary barrage onto the front line. So we just had to wait it out till the next morning.
I hope all my buddies made it.

Aaron Dixon

By: SPC HAMMOND

SPC HAMMOND — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:30:23 +0000

Drinking right now and thinking of past missions.I love and respect this man with all my heart!

By: Dan Driscoll

Dan Driscoll — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:29:23 +0000

I sincerely appreciate this wonderful and in-depth article interview with Mr. Bill Travis. My father, Sgt Vedder Driscoll, also served with the 87th Infantry Div, 345th Infantry Regiment, “I” Company. As an historian, my only regret was not discussing with my father before about this time in his life before his passing in 1983. However, his footlockers were filled with untold stories which I am have been bringing to the fore front over the last 20 years. It is these type of interviews with Mr. Travis that allow those of us who have always wanted to learn and understand more of what our fathers went through as 17-25 year old young men.

As a side note; my father was the last active soldier of the 87th “Golden Acorn” Infantry Division to retire from active duty in June of 1981 after spending 38 1/2 years in serving this country that he loved dearly.

By: ann

ann — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 01:05:45 +0000

looking for information on uncle killed and buried in france inworld war ll
james h se army 346 inf regiment 87 inf division.killed on dec 17 1944

By: Glen Jamison

Glen Jamison — Tue, 11 May 2010 21:32:43 +0000

Just found this interview on your website.

My father, S/Sgt. Glen Jamison, was killed in the action of Dec. 15, 1944 that Bill describes in the early part of the interview. This occurred near Rimmling, France.
I appreciate so much the memories that Bill was willing to share.
Keep up the good work.