On Friday’s, we typically do a Weekly History Wrap-Up. But lets change it up. Instead, in line with the Irish theme of the week, take a look at the unusual story of American pilot, Bud Wolfe. Remember from Wednesday, infantryman Tom Franks had mentioned that if members of his unit crossed south over the border [...]
This edition of Letters From War Wednesday continues with our Irish theme of the week. Many followers may not realize that Ireland actually remained neutral during World War II. However, Northern Ireland, with its ties to England, fought with the Allies. Multiple U.S. Army outfits, including the 34th Infantry Division, 8th Infantry Division and 508th [...]
I love the pre-war photos from Camp Barkeley, near Abilene, Texas, where the 90th ID trained. This edition of the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week features another two-war veteran. Corporal Henry J. Lowe, also a participant in World War I, plays fiddle for his fellow soldiers.
Brothers, Bob and Jim Gage, would both serve as bomber pilots in the Pacific Theater of World War II. This Letters From War Wednesday features a note from Jim, upon his return to the States following 58 successful missions. “Narrow escapes? There were plenty of them. But no one in my crew ever was hit. [...]
A good Monday morning to all. Time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. A group that certainly doesn’t get the credit they deserve are the brave Piper Cub pilots of World War II. They did so much, always at extreme risk, to aid their buddies on the ground.
Captain Robert McHolland commanded K Company, 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division, during World War II. McHolland and his unit, better known as the “Kraut Killers”, fought in Patton’s Third Army across Northern Europe. Along the way, McHolland picked up an antique French pistol for a friend back home. Prior to war, though he lived in [...]
Happy Fourth of July! Independence Day on a Monday, and time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. I love this shot–a truly iconic photo of Father Le Courtois, parish priest at St. Jores, France, looking at the battle damage to the church and adjacent graveyard. The picture was taken on July 7, [...]
As a history junkie, I am, of course, fascinated by historical artifacts. I get especially excited by war memorabilia. From time to time, we feature a post dubbed, Remnants From War. This offering comes to us from a friend and follower of the site, Christine Bogert DePonte. If you’ll remember, her uncle, John Bogert, died [...]
Dale Weber served in World War II with the 816th Ordnance Company in Northern Europe. He wrote this short note home in September 1943, while in England, preparing supplies for the Normandy Invasion. “I thought I had better write and let you know that I am in England. “I would like to know if any [...]
I trust everyone had a wonderful weekend, full of baseball, backyard barbecues and maybe even a few cold ones. Monday morning means time for the 90th Infantry Division Pic of the Week. We’ve seen a lot this spring and summer on the tragic flooding of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Our thoughts and prayers go [...]