From: Clarence G. Channel Date: August 29th, 2011 E-mail: poppygail@yahoo.com My Dad, Clarence E Channel, was in D co. 756th Tank Battalion according to his discharge. He had little to say about his war experience before his death in 1990. I know he drove tanks, landed in North Africa, and believe he saw his first combat in Sicily. I also remember him talking about the bombing of the Monastery at Cassino. I would love to hear from anyone who served with him. This picture was taken in Naples. Outstanding website! Clarence G. Channel
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From: Charles Preuss Date: March 14th, 2011 E-mail: owlcarlos@yahoo.com
I am wondering if anyone knew my Dad or have any further info about him from World War II. He was in the 756 Tank Batallion in the 3rd Infantry division,and was promoted to 2nd Lieut by the time the war ended. He was given the Purple Heart, the Bronze star, and many other award Citations, including La Croix De Guerre. He is Charles W. Preuss (Pruess-some may have known him by this last name-misspelled) ) 2nd Lieut. He passed in June 2004, but never spoke of his war events, but did say that the Mt Castille battle was the worst. Charles Preuss-Son
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From: Jeff Danby (for Dave Deputy) Date: February 11th, 2011 E-mail: dadeputy@q.com
Dave Deputy, grandson of Sgt. Frank Deputy, is hoping someone out there has information on his grandfather. (Please see Feb 2006 post and photo further below.) Please note that Dave's e-mail has changed from the early post. New e-mail is posted above.
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From: Jeff Danby (for Richard S. Cory, Jr.) Date: February 5th, 2011
Richard S. Cory, Jr., son of T/5 Richard S. Cory, Sr., veteran of the 756th Tank Battalion, reports that his father passed away on October 17th, 2009. His service decorations included the Purple Heart, Good Conduct medal, Bronze Arrowhead (participation in amphibious landing), Distinguished Unit Badge, and American Theatre and Mediterranean Theatre Campaign Medals. Richard, Jr., was kind enough to share two wartime photos of his father (below). One was likely taken in Italy in 1944. The portrait was likely taken in 1945 at war's end.
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From: Jeff Danby (for Verus Langham) Date: November 22th, 2010 E-Mail: verusl@centurytel.net Verus Langham, son of 1st Lt. Verus M. Langham Sr, is still seeking any information on his father's service with the 756th Tank Battalion. (See his earlier November 27th, 2007 post below for details and additional photo.) He is posting this new photo of his father taken in 1942 while at Fort Knox. Contact him at the above e-mail if you can help.
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From: Jeff Danby (for the Pflugrad family) Date: September 20th, 2009 The family to Sgt. Winton M. Plfugrad would like to know if anyone remembers him. They are trying to reconstruct his service history. Sgt. Plfugrad served in C Company of the 756th Tank Battalion throughout most of the war. Please contact the webmaster at jdanby@756tank.com if you have any information about him.
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From: John Grindahl Date: August 19th, 2008 E-mail: john.grindahl@ndsu.edu Looking for a pair of WWII era 756th Unit collar insignias to complete the uniform for Seargeant Clarence Johnson. Any help appreciated. Contact john.grindahl@ndsu.edu. Thank you, John
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From: Jim Tarrant Date: January 18th, 2008 E-mail: jim@bowenscollision.com.
My father PFC Orval J. Tarrant was with the 756 Company D and I was looking at your web site and noticed that you had a site for Bronze Star winners. A couple of days ago I was looking through some old papers of my dad's and found the orders and the citation write up. He was awarded the Bronze Star 10 March 1945 for valorous conduct in the rescue of 2 serious wounded comrades. My dad was very proud that he served his country but talked very little of what he did in the war. After I returned from Nam in 1971 he talked to me some about his actions in the war because he thought I might understand a little of what combat was like. . My only request is that you enter his name on the list of Bronze star winners so people will know of his accomplishment. If you need a copy of the orders and citation write up to verify this award I would be happy and proud to send it to you. You can reach me by email at jim@bowenscollision.com. Thank you Jim Tarrant
Webmaster's note: The Bronze Star (awarded by 3rd ID HQ) was for heroic actions on November 22, 1944. Pfc Torrent pulled two wounded men while under fire from their light tank after it was knocked out. He and a companion were credited with killing or wounding ten enemy soldiers while rescuing their wounded comrades. His name has now been added to the awards listing on this website.
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From : Jeff Danby (for Steve Lavinski) Date: December 8th, 2007 E-mail: steven.lavinski@sbcglobal.net
Steve Lavinski, grand nephew to T/5 Chester Lavinski is seeking information on his great uncle's service in the 756th Tank Battalion. T/5 Lavinski was decorated at least twice with the Bronze Star--one for heroic actions in Germany on March 19th, 1945 while serving in A Company. Chester was born in 1911 and entered service in 1942 from Ohio. He passed away in Spokane, Washington, in 1988. Anyone who remembers Chester Lavinski, please contact Steve at the above e-mail address.
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From : Jeff Danby (for Verus Langham) Date: November 27th, 2007 E-mail: verusl@centurytel.net
Verus Langham, the son of 1st Lt. Verus M. Langham Sr, is seeking information on his father's service with the 756th Tank Battalion. Lt. Langham died of wounds three days after being captured on December 30th, 1944. Lt. Langham was among six men from B Company/756th who were captured during an evening raid on "Hill 216" near Bennwihr, France. Both tanks involved in that raid were ambushed and knocked out, killing two crew members. Two other crewmembers escaped. Lt. Langham was mortally wounded and succumbed to his injuries on January 2nd, 1945 while in captivity. Any information that a reader of this message might have of this incident of of Lt. Langham's service would be greatly appreciated.
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From: J. Fleming Date: June 8th, 2006 E-mail: jfleming606@yahoo.com
Thank you for publishing this very interesting website. My father, Joseph Taft, Cpl, entered active service in December 1942 and was in Company A, 756th (separated Sept. 1945) He was a gunner medium 2736 and served in the European and Mediterranean Theaters. He received a Purple Heart for shrapnel injuries he acquired in Rome-Arno in February 1945. I only have his discharge paper to go by, and would appreciate it if anyone could tell me what this means: Purple Heart GO#195 HQ 3RD DIV W/1 OLC. Thank you. P.S. By any chance, would anyone happen to have known him?
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From: Joseph Vignolo Derry, New Hampshire Date: March 14th, 2006 E-mail: gpsnavaids@comcast.net
Hello. I am trying to research my uncle's war record. He was Sgt. Armando (Eddie) Vignolo. He was a tank commander with the 756th. Specifically, I am trying to find out how he won a Bronze Star on April 9th, 1945. Also, he once told me about a specific action where he was last in line in a tank column that was ambushed in a valley. Does anyone remember him or know anything about either of these two events from WW2? Thanks, your help will be appreciated. :-)
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From: Peter Dossing Austin, Texas Date: February 9th, 2006 E-mail: pdossing@verizon.net
My father, T/5 Elmer Musil, was a tank driver in D Company, 756th Tank Bn. He entered the Army in late 1943 or early 1944. He was killed on Feb 3, 1945 outside Colmar, France. He came from the Chicago area. Any information about him or his friends would be appreciated.
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From: David Deputy Date: February 6th, 2006 E-mail: deputydawg@uci.net I have been looking for any information about my grandfather Sgt. Frank (Bud) Deputy. I know very little about his time in the service and I would be intrested in any information known about him. I have included a photograph of him taken at Ft. Lewis, Washington. You are welcome to use the picture on the site if you choose. Thank you for the work you have done on the site, I have enjoyed learning about the men my grandfather served with.
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From: Char Holbrook Indiana Date: January 25th, 2006 E-mail: charbrook@aol.com
I was pleased to find your website. I have looked for a long time about any information on the 756 Tank Battalion. My uncle Johnnie Bowman from Ms was killed when his tank exploded while he was cleaning it. He is buried at Anzio, Italy. IS it possible that people attend your reunion that might have been with my uncle in May of 1944 in Italy? I want to learn all I can about his death. Thank you, Char
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From: Mike Date: December 28th, 2005 E-mail: msummers2@gmail.com Here is a picture of my grandfather in theatre, Roy Kosanke. He served in Bravo company as a T/4. There are more pictures of my grandfather that I have posted on my webpage. I also have videos available from reunions that I've recently come across. Mike msummers2@gmail.com http://www.funlux.com/756
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Name : Steve Cornette Address (optional) : E-mail address : stevecornette@alltel.net Question or Comment : GREAT SITE!! Very impressed with the photos. My wifes grandfather served in the 3rd div. 15th reg. company I. Im collecting everything I can on the 3rd and its attached elements. Saw the 3rd ID. Unit Badge on a sherman in one of your photos. Tell me, was
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Name : Herbert Peters Jr. Address (optional) : E-mail address : hdpeters@xcharter.net Question or Comment : Son of deceased (8/2005) member of 756th Company B.
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Name : Mary C Newcomb Address (optional) : 13512 Tregaron Drive E-mail address : mcnewcomb@hotmail.com Question or Comment : A moving testimony to our fathers who gave so much so that we all could lead such wonderful lives. Dad (Frank Cockerill) just told me about the site tonight and as soon as I could I logged in. Thanks for doing this.
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Name : Christina Address (optional) : E-mail address : christina62179@yahoo.com Question or Comment : My grandfather was in company B as a cpl. His name was Anthony Tumio from New York. He recently passed away. I found this website by fluke. I was wondering if anyone knew him and had any stories? He spoke little of the war. It says his tank was bn, not su
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Name : Gregory Alexander Address (optional) : Branson Missouri E-mail address : gwalexander@interlinc.net Question or Comment : Thanks so much for putting together this website. This website is a treasure for me. I have looked periodically on the internet for information on the 756th and have not been able to find very much information. My father, Willis J. Alexander was with
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Name : Buddy Waller Address (optional) : box 42 Bremen ,ky 42325 E-mail address : Elderbud @ bellsouth.net Question or Comment : My father Jesse Waller served in company A .Anyone remembering him or anything about him ,please write me .I am his son
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Name : Rick Hunter Address (optional) : Corpus Christi, TX E-mail address : turkey3oclock@yahoo.com Question or Comment : I am searching for a 756th unit patch. I am building a memorial case for a friend whos father SGT Jack Walters was in the 756th in Africa. If anyone knows where I can obtain a patch please contact me at my email address.
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Name : Candayce Cargile Address (optional) : E-mail address : tentstaker@netzero.net Question or Comment : My father was Ansel M. Colvin. I was doing some ancestry research when I stumbled on this web site. My father didnt speak much of the war, but I know he felt a strong bond with his fellow soldiers. My father passed away in June of 1995. Over the
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Name : Mick gladwin Address (optional) : http://www.airrecce.netfirms.com E-mail address : airrecce@vfemail.net Question or Comment : Excellent site, great information. Keep up the good work.
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Name : Ruth Redle McGough Address (optional) : 1387 Northwoods Trail Wadsworth, Ohio 44281 E-mail address : robnruth@wadsnet.com Question or Comment : Great website! Looking forward to this years reunion....unfortunately little Joseph will be in school ...he is bummed.....He still talks about the reunion and absolutely loved it!!!!
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Address (optional) : England E-mail address : sheila.roy@ntlworld.com Question or Comment : I wish to make contact with anyone that remembers the occupation of Merkwiller-Pechelbronn, Alsace France, 13th December 1944. Understand the 756th along with the 103rd Infantry Div passed thru this small Town, and surveyed the ruins of the Oil Refinery l
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Name : Nick Motto Address (optional) : Carlotta, CA E-mail address : joshuatr@humboldt1.com Question or Comment : I am seeking information from 756th Vets who may recall the color/camoflage scheme of the units tanks in the French campaign. I am building a scale model of a 756th M4A1 and I want the paint job to be accurate.
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Name : julio muniz Address (optional) : 254 elbo ln E-mail address : jjtips82@yahoo.com Question or Comment :
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Name : James Stone Address (optional) : 5348 Lake Lawson Rd. Virginia Beach VA 23455 E-mail address : emailjimstone@msn.com Question or Comment : My father was a 756 tanker Charles H Stone
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Name : Nicolas BISSARDON Address (optional) : France E-mail address : bisss@hotmail.fr Question or Comment : Very good website with a lot of informations. When we know what they do during this war, we just can say thank you boys.
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Name : Elaine Fisher Address (optional) : 4914 Timber Heights, San Antonio, TX 78250 E-mail address : elaine@white-conleebuilders.com Question or Comment : Jeff: What a wonderful website and such hard work. Thank you so much. I am Herman Turpins daughter and I know how hard you have worked. Daddy is greatly saddend by the fact that he wont be able to be at the reunion this year. He looked forward to them so
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Name : John DElia Address (optional) : Houston, Texas E-mail address : jdelia@sbcglobal.net Question or Comment : My Father D’Elia, Nunzio J., T/5 from Jersey City, NJ served with the 756th Tank Battalion in WWII. My brother and I would like to get in contact with anyone who knew him.
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Name : David Deputy Address (optional) : E-mail address : endeputy@uci.net Question or Comment : I wrote a few months ago looking for information about my grandfather Sgt. Frank (Bud) Deputy. We have a new e-mail address, listed above. I know a little about his time in Europe, but not much. Any information is appreciated. Thank you.
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Name : Gary C. Olson Address (optional) : 26568 179th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048 E-mail address : gary.olson@us.army.mil Question or Comment : I found your site and was very glade to see my fathers name there. My father T5 Charles M Olson was very proud to be part of the 756 Tank BN. I am trying to put together where all he has been ane what all he had done. I think your site is a great tribute
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Name : WAYNE POKSTIS Address (optional) : E-mail address : pokstisc@netzero.com Question or Comment : My father, BRUNO J POKSTIS, serve with the 756th Tank Battalion, during the WWII, anyone who knew my father and would like to share some memories, i would appreciate. It. He has since past on, I am his son, I live in New York, I am a New York City Firefig
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Name : David Deputy Address (optional) : E-mail address : endeputy@msn.com Question or Comment : My grandfather was Sgt. Frank (Bud)Deputy. I was hoping that someone would have some information about his time in the service. If you do I would appreciate it if you could e-mail me. I thing this site is great. I have enjoyed learning about the 756th. I
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Name : Nick Motto Address (optional) : Carlotta, CA E-mail address : joshuatr@humboldt1.com Question or Comment : My father, also Nick Motto, was a member of Dave Redles Company B. He served from North Africa, through Italy and Southern france with the 756th when his tank was knocked out on October 25, 1944 near Nompatalize, France. I would like to hear from any ho k
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Name : Jeff Malsam Address (optional) : 3109 Fremont Ave So, Minneapolis MN E-mail address : mpls_traveler@hotmail.com Question or Comment : Jeff, Great website! You really put a lot of work into this and it has paid off. Well done. -J.M.
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Name : Budd Fink Address (optional) : E-mail address : buddjann@san.rr.com Question or Comment : You have done a herculean job in preparing this web site. Thanks from all of us
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Name : John Nofs Address (optional) : 8660 Point Charity Ave. Sand Point, Mi. 48755 E-mail address : jnavy@avci.net Question or Comment : Hello Jeff, Saw some of your hard work at you parents house on our visit last month. You have done one outstanding job and im sure your grandfather is smiling down on you. I told your father to put me on the list for your book when it comes out. Joh
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Name : Rynda Monson Address (optional) : 1276 W Canary St , SLC Ut 84123 E-mail address : ryndamonson@msn.com Question or Comment : I think this is a wonderful tribute to all of the members of the 756th! You have done a remarkable job, and the dedication to your grandfather is of great admiration to us all! My father (Ralph Donley) is a proud member of the 756th Tank Battalion and has
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Name : Laura Gray Address (optional) : E-mail address : jeffery.laura2@verizon.net Question or Comment : I am a nurse currently caring for a former member of this unit. My husband and myself are military history buffs, and have been thoroughly fascinated by this site. Thank you all so much for what you did for our nation, and for sharing with another generat
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Name : Greig Lewis Address (optional) : E-mail address : flewis1@elp.rr.com Question or Comment : Great website! I wish my father French Lewis was around to see the pictures!
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Name : Dick Offerman Address (optional) : E-mail address : yappoff@hotmail.com Question or Comment : My Dad was Cletus Offerman who served in Company B. I am interested in finding any articles or pictures of this company. Thanks
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Name : Rex Nall Address (optional) : 2800 47th St, Snyder,TX. E-mail address : bjlaw1@sbcglobal.com Question or Comment : I wrote a story on Company C. If you want the story, please let me know.I have loaned it to Jeff Malsom in Minnesota. Sincerely, Rex Nall
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Name : Les Stevens Address (optional) : Dryden, Michigan E-mail address : Question or Comment : Remarkably well constructed website. A wonderful tribute to your Grandfather and all his fellow soldiers.
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Name : Wilhelmina Cooremans-Vasquez Address (optional) : 9518 Powhatan Drive San Antonio, Texas 78230 E-mail address : wvasquez@satx.rr.com Question or Comment : Magnificent web site. Looking for anyone who remembers PFC Refugio M.(Mike)Vasquez, Sgt Andrew Boyle or Covie Ray. Have pictures of Mike in Italy. Many pictures without names. Will share.
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Name : John Hall Address (optional) : E-mail address : catbird@fidnet.com Question or Comment : Looking for any information on my grandfather listed as 2Lt. Charles E. Hudson. Great website.
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Name : Joe Wolf Address (optional) : 13823 Jennifer Rd. Omaha, Nebraska 68138 E-mail address : JWHusker89@hotmail.com Question or Comment : I think the website is great and Im so excited to read more about the 756th. Dave Redle is my Great Uncle and I attended the 2004 reunion in Omaha, Nebraska. It was an event that I will never forget. Being in the same room with WWII hereos and being able
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