ke an old vet happy look in your collection

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Clarification of Question by petroc-ga on 29 Oct 2002 02:00 PST

THE QUESTION WAS NOT LISTED, IT MUST HAVE DROPPED ONLY LAST FEW WORDS APPEAR

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Clarification of Question by petroc-ga on 29 Oct 2002 02:02 PST

THERE IS NO QUESTION JUST LAST FOUR WORD APPEARING

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Request for Question Clarification by blader-ga on 29 Oct 2002 02:17 PST

You have apparently entered your question in the question title rather
than the question field. You should cancel this question and repost
it.

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Request for Question Clarification by leli-ga on 29 Oct 2002 02:19 PST

Hello Petroc

Sorry you're having trouble posting your question. I suggest you
retype it as a clarification and then researchers will know exactly
what you're looking for. The subject line: " photograph taken during
ww2 9th army, 84th division at the elbe river " gives us some idea but
please feel free to go into detail about what sort of answer you want.

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Clarification of Question by petroc-ga on 29 Oct 2002 05:13 PST

the photo in search was taken during period approx april 25-28, near
the area of town of gartow.  i was asked to lead my squad to m.p.
stageing compound on river to escort pw,s to a railroad siding approx
10-12km to rear. i was overwhelmed to see thousands. we 7 took charge
of approx 2-3thousand. since i had rank gun corporal, i lead the way. 
it was not a highway i have seen those pics. it was a 2 lane road. i
was about 6' tall then ,thin ,with a long raincoat that reached to top
of my combat boots. i had an o.d. towel wrapped around my neck. my
helmet had bazooka goggles attached. carried a carbine, and wore
webbed belt with ammo pack and canteen. might have had a short beard. 
there might be a photo of group on break as german major asked for a
rest for the prisoners. he would be sitting next to me, not too close.
 as we sat i had already seen traffic coming up to river as
replacements and news people in jeeps. first i was aware of their
cheering and flashes taking pictures. there must be pics around.  i am
77 kids have heard this story i do not tell war stories the 84th was
the stopper in the ardennes.  now my grandkids are asking where is a
picture

I suggest writing to the history selection of www.military.com where
there are a lot of links and information. it is 
http://www.military.com/History/History_Period?mlegend=0&period=WWIIEU&service=

They also sell videos here
http://www.military.cibmedia.com/main-video-result.asp?offset=75

and there is a book with some photos 
Blunt, Roscoe C. Jr.                              
#17131 INSIDE THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. A Private Comes of   $35.00
       Age; Westport (CT) Frederick A. Praeger 1994: FIRST
       EDITION IN DUSTJACKET, 8vo, 205pp

The 84th Division is currently a training support unit supporting a
six-state area, including Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan,
Indiana, and Ohio.

I'd suggest giving a call to either them or their historical archives.
From http://www.usarc.army.mil/84th/About84th/Alumni.htm, you may wish
to contact the Alumni association or the Rail Splitters society.

 84th Division Alumni

If you are interested in contacting
the 84th Division Alumni Association, you may do so at:

84th Alumni Association
4828 W. Silver Spring Drive
Milwaukee, WI  53218
(414 535-5701
 
The 84th Infantry Division Railsplitter Society, Inc
is the place to find WW II information.

This is a nation-wide organization with members in most every state
and various events across the nation throughout the year.  This is a
non-profit organization run by volunteers.

84th Infantry Division Railsplitter Society
PO Box 827
Sioux Falls, SD 57101-0827
Phone: 605-334-8787 

One of thse two, especially the latter, may have more information,
including for get-togethers, historical photo archives, and such.

Good luck!

Wy, SGT, 91st Division