Signs in Belgium
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This might bring back a few memories for the vets who fought in Belgium during the war. Sent to me by Jim Hennessey, 87th Inf Div. These were taken in July 2006.

 

Oops, looks like I have to do some re-configurations on the server. Looks like the new upgrade isn't accepting my jpeg files right now. Back in a moment...

 

 

 

Dag-nabbit, I can't post any images on my own forum. Oh woe is me! This is pathetic. I know someone else posted today, but I can't? Oh dear me...

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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Looks like HAL doesn't like what you're doing.

 

Or perhaps the Master Control Program is shutting down your access.

 

If you don't get those references the good news is you're not a nerd!

Maj Todd O. USMC, Retired
Grandson of LTC John O'Brien
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Okay I changed the elusive global permissions upload parameter. Viola!

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Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#4

Mare ,

 

It's been a while so I just read this post.

The pics are taken near the 1/327GIR lines .

The 87th ID was in that same area , more south towards Tillet .

I wonder if Mr Hennessy remembers the story of Curtis Shoup , who got killed after a heroic action in the battle for Tillet on 7 jan 1945 ?

He was the only MOH recepient .

 

Let me know !

 

regards

 

 

Reg

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#5

Reg

I warmly appreciate your knowledge of the 87th Inf. Div. At that young age I knew we were

fighting to rid the world of real evil. To

know you carry around in your mind memories

of the American G,.I. who fought in a strange

land,to keep people free of bondage,touches

me deeoply.Yes I do know about Curtius Shoup.

He is well remembered by all.May He Rest In

Peace.knowing He died for a just cause.

Jim Hennessey-87th. Inf.Div.

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Reg and Jim, sadly I do not know the story of Curtis Shoup. Could you please share your knowledge. Gratefully yours, M1
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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James, thank you for the link you sent this evening. Will read it...

 

http://www.answers.com/topic/curtis-f-shoup

 

Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek
540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
There's "No Bridge Too Far"
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#8

From Webster's Dictionary - the definition of "valor":

 

etymology:Middle English "valour" worth, worthiness, bravery

From Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin "valor", from Latin "valere" to be of worth, to be strong

 

:strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness:personal bravery

 

Curtis Shoupe was a man of valor. Thank God we've had such men!

 

m2

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I just was hoping everyone here in this forum would be so kind as to check out a website I have started. I would Love some feedback because we just started. Our goal is to educate using History. One of our main focus' is to interview veteran's so their story will be saved. Just take a look if you would be so kind. E-mail me or leave some comments on the site.

Historydocumented.com

 

 

I also Posted my finished Roman Frankowski Article that finsished. Because many of you on this forum helped out a bunch by pointing me in the right direction. Thank You!

 

sincerely

Chris Wulf

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James ,

 

Thanks for the link .

 

Mare , Jim ,

 

I'll post the story of a man who hated war but died for freedom ...

 

 

Reg

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