Comments on: 7th Armored Division (OOB-WW-2) http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/ European Center of Military History Wed, 17 Mar 2010 16:28:53 +0000 hourly 1 By: Diane Lavett http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-1654 Diane Lavett Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:22:35 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-1654 I now know he was injured on March 8th or 9th, 1945, but still don't know how. I now know he was injured on March 8th or 9th, 1945, but still don’t know how.

]]> By: Snafu http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-1598 Snafu Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:38:56 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-1598 Thanks Danny Gunter Thanks Danny
Gunter

]]> By: Diane Lavett http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-1596 Diane Lavett Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:01:46 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-1596 Hello. I am trying to find out how and when my father, 1st LT. John Lavett, was severely injured sometime (late in day to months) after AM December 23, 1944. He was the mortar platoon leader in the 7th AD, 17th Bat. It was an end-of-war injury. Hello. I am trying to find out how and when my father, 1st LT. John Lavett, was severely injured sometime (late in day to months) after AM December 23, 1944. He was the mortar platoon leader in the 7th AD, 17th Bat. It was an end-of-war injury.

]]> By: Danny Dohmen http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-1496 Danny Dohmen Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:43:27 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-1496 Dear Gunter,<br /> <br /> My name is Danny Dohmen, 28 years old and I am from the Netherlands.<br /> First I will explaine why I send this email, and than I have a question.<br /> <br /> The reason I write to you is because I adopted a grave from an American World War II Soldier, burried in the American Memorial Cemetry at Margraten in the Netherlands.<br /> For me its a Honor to adopt a grave from a soldier who died for my freedom. A couple of weeks ago I received an email about a job as a volunteer for buiding up a database about soldiers from WWII who died in and around holland : <a href="http://www.adoptiegraven-database.nl" rel="nofollow">www.adoptiegraven-database.nl</a><br /> I applied for this job, because I am happy that I can do something back to keep the memories of these heroes alive. In this database we try to give basic information about all of the soldiers from the American WWII cemeteries : Margraten Netherlands, Ardennes Belgium and Henri Chapelle.<br /> At this moment I am trying to find information about Cpl Edward F Fulara. I found some good basic information already but maybe, if it's possible, you can help me with more information about this hero ?<br /> <br /> - Edward F Fulara<br /> - ID : 32253319<br /> - Entered the Service From : New York<br /> - Rank : Corporal<br /> - Service : US Army, 40th Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division<br /> - Died : March 29, 1945<br /> - Buried at : Netherlands American Cemetery<br /> - Location : Margraten, Netherlands, Plot : E, Row : 15, Grave : 9<br /> - Awards : Purple Heart<br /> <br /> I hope to hear from you soon, and thank you for your time.<br /> Sincerly<br /> <br /> Danny Dohmen<br /> <br /> The Netherlands Dear Gunter,

My name is Danny Dohmen, 28 years old and I am from the Netherlands.
First I will explaine why I send this email, and than I have a question.

The reason I write to you is because I adopted a grave from an American World War II Soldier, burried in the American Memorial Cemetry at Margraten in the Netherlands.
For me its a Honor to adopt a grave from a soldier who died for my freedom. A couple of weeks ago I received an email about a job as a volunteer for buiding up a database about soldiers from WWII who died in and around holland : http://www.adoptiegraven-database.nl
I applied for this job, because I am happy that I can do something back to keep the memories of these heroes alive. In this database we try to give basic information about all of the soldiers from the American WWII cemeteries : Margraten Netherlands, Ardennes Belgium and Henri Chapelle.
At this moment I am trying to find information about Cpl Edward F Fulara. I found some good basic information already but maybe, if it’s possible, you can help me with more information about this hero ?

- Edward F Fulara
- ID : 32253319
- Entered the Service From : New York
- Rank : Corporal
- Service : US Army, 40th Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division
- Died : March 29, 1945
- Buried at : Netherlands American Cemetery
- Location : Margraten, Netherlands, Plot : E, Row : 15, Grave : 9
- Awards : Purple Heart

I hope to hear from you soon, and thank you for your time.
Sincerly

Danny Dohmen

The Netherlands

]]> By: Snafu http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-1365 Snafu Sat, 20 Jun 2009 14:00:14 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-1365 Hello Robert I am trying to find Memorabilias, Medals, Patches, Dog Tags, Helmet for the community and the EUCMH virtual Museum. Anything left you would like to share ? Gunter Hello Robert
I am trying to find Memorabilias, Medals, Patches, Dog Tags, Helmet for the community and the EUCMH virtual Museum. Anything left you would like to share ?
Gunter

]]> By: Snafu http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-1364 Snafu Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:59:58 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-1364 Hello Elaine I am trying to find Memorabilias, Medals, Patches, Dog Tags, Helmet for the community and the EUCMH virtual Museum. Anything left you would like to share ? Gunter Hello Elaine
I am trying to find Memorabilias, Medals, Patches, Dog Tags, Helmet for the community and the EUCMH virtual Museum. Anything left you would like to share ?
Gunter

]]> By: Robert Johnson http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-1244 Robert Johnson Thu, 28 May 2009 22:39:18 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-1244 I discovered General Orders awarding the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) to a substantial number of members assisgned to the 7th AD. According to War Department Circular 269, dated 27 October 1943, hundreds (if not more) were authorized, and awarded the CIB to personnel without MOS of an infantryman. Yet, today because the Army is following more recent guidelines (not retroactive) that require the MOS of an infantryman, an untold number of WWII veterans, and next of kin are being denied. How about the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 92, Failure to Obey Order or Regulation? Robert I discovered General Orders awarding the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) to a substantial number of members assisgned to the 7th AD.

According to War Department Circular 269, dated 27 October 1943, hundreds (if not more) were authorized, and awarded the CIB to personnel without MOS of an infantryman.

Yet, today because the Army is following more recent guidelines (not retroactive) that require the MOS of an infantryman, an untold number of WWII veterans, and next of kin are being denied.

How about the Uniform Code of Military Justice, Article 92, Failure to Obey Order or Regulation?

Robert

]]> By: Snafu http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-908 Snafu Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:09:53 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-908 Dear Elaine Did you got the docs I sent to you ? Gunter Dear Elaine
Did you got the docs I sent to you ?
Gunter

]]> By: Snafu http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-886 Snafu Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:40:06 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-886 Att your orders maam _ :) Gunter Att your orders maam _ :)
Gunter

]]> By: Elaine Gudger Valentin http://www.eucmh.com/2009/03/03/oob-7th-armored-division-1944-1945/comment-page-1/#comment-885 Elaine Gudger Valentin Fri, 24 Apr 2009 14:34:15 +0000 http://www.eucmh.com/?p=1426#comment-885 I am the granddaughter of one of the company commanders, Ralph L. Burt, from 129th Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion of 7th Armored Division. My husband and I are currently stationed in Germany and are planning our trip to the Normandy region for the 65th Anniversary of D-Day. I know that 7th didn't come into France until a little later, but would like to retrace as many of the steps 129th took. I have some of my grandfather's papers. Could someone help me with a map or list of towns and dates for 129th. I could only find a general map for 7th Armored Div. and know that 129th didn't necessarily follow the same footsteps. Please help! My husband deploys to the sandbox again and we would like to do as much as we can as a family before he leaves to teach our children about how wonderful my grandfather was and where he was in Europe. He was truly a great man in every way! I will also be planning to attend the memorial dedication in September. Any information would be helpful in planning our route. Thank you very much! I am the granddaughter of one of the company commanders, Ralph L. Burt, from 129th Armored Ordnance Maintenance Battalion of 7th Armored Division. My husband and I are currently stationed in Germany and are planning our trip to the Normandy region for the 65th Anniversary of D-Day. I know that 7th didn’t come into France until a little later, but would like to retrace as many of the steps 129th took. I have some of my grandfather’s papers. Could someone help me with a map or list of towns and dates for 129th. I could only find a general map for 7th Armored Div. and know that 129th didn’t necessarily follow the same footsteps. Please help! My husband deploys to the sandbox again and we would like to do as much as we can as a family before he leaves to teach our children about how wonderful my grandfather was and where he was in Europe. He was truly a great man in every way! I will also be planning to attend the memorial dedication in September. Any information would be helpful in planning our route. Thank you very much!

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