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2015-07-28 - Connie wrote: My husband is trying to find information regarding his uncle, Louis F. Morris. He served from October 1941 until November 1945. Louis was tragically killed 2 years after being discharged from the army. An application for his tombstone indicates he was a member of the 264th, 66 Division, Company I. We have written for his military records, but understand 85% of the records from this period were destroyed in the 1973 fire. We know he was stationed in Panama until January 1944, but have no information on where he went after that. We have a suspicion he may have been part of the troops who embarked on Christmas Eve 1944 for Cherbourg. This was the night the Leopoldville was torpedoed, sinking in the English Channel, resulting in the loss of over 700 men. We would appreciate any suggestions on how to find out more information.

2015-06-28 - Robert Meyer wrote: My father, August R. "Gus" Meyer, was a T5 in the Black Panther, 66th Division, 263rd Regiment. He was a truck driver and supply sergeant. He passed away in 1994 and donated his body to Washington University Medical Center in St Louis.

There will be a memorial and headstone erected for he and my mother late summer this year at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St Louis.

He was a college administrator in Cape Girardeau, MO on his retirement.

2015-06-24 - Dave Robitaille wrote: My uncle , Henry Cubanski , a T-5 radio operator , 2nd squad , intelligence & reconnaissance platoon , 262nd infantry , 66 Div , recently gave me his unit's journal . It contains short biography's of the men in his platoon , short stories from the men written about their travels , daily observations and a history of the platoon from the time they landed in France till the end of the war . It appears to have been put together after the war ended , but before they shipped back to the states . If any former members of the I&R platoon , or a family member , would like a copy , I would be more than happy to email them one .

2015-06-21 - Dawn Carpenter wrote: My grandfather Clinton S Vrooman fought with the 66th during the Battle of the Bulge.

He died in October 1993 from lung cancer.

2015-06-16 - Jennifer L Andrews wrote: My grandfather was part of the 135th Regiment 34th division 8th Battalion Company L. He was burned badly we think during the month of September 1944, and we do not know much else. If anyone has any information on this group of men please share.

2015-05-28 - Anonymous wrote: Looking for info on Wardell J Roberts from Co K 262 regiment. He died on the Leopoldville.

2015-05-14 - Joseph Gunner Spahn wrote: Gentlemen, Please help if you are able - because we can't do this without you. I am an 11th grade student at Mississippi Math and Science School. For a college level history class, I began a project about two local heroes, John Boyce Dancy and Clifton P Moncrief, from Tate County, MS, my home. These men died during the Leopold disaster and were part of the 66th division, 262nd infantry. Naturally, I am very interested to learn if any one has additional information about these two particular men and other men from the 66th. My higher purpose is an appeal to you all, the adults, to help us tell this story to our generation, your country's children. My own grandfather served in the Battle of the Bulge, earning a Silver Star, but died long before I was born. I need to borrow another grandfather or uncle. To those who still have details and family photos about this division or the men who served, please email to me at the address below. You see, what started as a project has now morphed into a grant in conjunction with National Archives and others. We (my fellow students) were also able to appeal to our school administration for an elective on WWII history next year. I am happy to report 1/3 of our class (41) signed up for the elective. See there, your spirit and patriotism does live on. In fact, it led me to apply to West Point. Because our's is a state school, represented by students from every county, the project will now encompass every Mississippian who died during WWII. We plan to expand to the Arkansas, Alabama and Louisiana, Schools for Math and Science to grow the base of information available. Hopefully, we will "march on" from there. Thank you for your help, your service and for coming home. Any correspondence will be most warmly received.

Regards, Gunner MSMS Class of 2016

2015-04-27 - scott carrothers wrote: just a add on robert c. miller was in the 87th signal company during the war

2015-04-27 - scott carrothers wrote: look for some info on a robert c. miller who was in the 87th during ww2 he was from toledo,ohio and his nick name was race horse miller or something like that we look for some info on him during the war thank you

2014-12-29 - John wrote: Amelie: Thank you and the Fleurs de la Memoire. Very few are left who know the men of the 66th. It touches my heart to know that the people of your city still appreciate the sacrifice they made 70 years ago.

John

2014-12-24 - David Miller wrote: My Dad, William Frederick Miller, Jr T/5. Co. K. 262 Inf. was a survivor of the Leopoldville. He spoke little about what happened. Dad died suddenly of a heart attack in 1971. If anyone out there knew him, I would love to hear from you.

I posted this tribute to him - https://www.facebook.com/dbmiller2/posts/10152605373911733

Tonight, as every Christmas eve, I will offer prayers for men and families of the 66th who were aboard the Leopoldville. Peace be with you!

2014-12-20 - Nan Turner wrote: Hi - Great to see the information about your father's service. I was not as lucky to ask my father questions while he was alive. I developed an interest after he died and I received his photos. Pls visit my web site about his service. I am always looking for men who served with him. Regards, Nan Turner

www.1270thengineercombatbattalion.com

2014-12-13 - Will Hicks wrote: My father was Russ Hicks of Watertown, MA. Anyone know which ship he was on? The Cheshire or Leopoldville?

2014-11-11 - Clare McLaverty Harte wrote: Thank you to all veterans! In memory of SSGT Leo "Mac" McLaverty, Co H, 263rd Infantry, 66th Black Panther

2014-11-04 - Tina Pasquale-Santospago wrote: Amelia-Thank you for what you and your family do for that 66th Black Panther. God Bless you my friend.

2014-07-31 - katie gallardo wrote: My uncle Bernardino S. Espitia was part of the 853rd Engineers Battalion Aviation and was listed as KIA while on board the HMT Rohna, November 27, 1943. Anyone having information on him, please make contact with me. Greatly appreciate it. Thank you

2014-07-26 - Greg Sjostrom wrote: I am writing to let this site know that another survivor of WWII France, the St. Nazirre pocket to be more accurate has passed away. He was PFC. George W. Sjostrom Jr. 263rd Infantry, Headquarters Company, A&P Platoon. He was then a Soldier, came home became a Father and eventually a Grandfather and Great-grandfather. Dad passed away February 16, 2014 at 12:30 hours. He was a fighter to the end, and Honest to God "Black Panther". thank you for your time, Greg Sjostrom.

2014-07-03 - Amélie wrote: Hello,

I am Amelie from France. I'm 20 years old. I'm member of the association named Fleurs de la Mémoire which takes care of american graves in the american cemetery of saint Laurent sur mer. So my familiy And I take care of 6 graves that we decorate with flowers several times. At the cemetery there is a wall for the lost soldiers And I became the godmother of pvt Ralph E Burkhart. I pût flowers near the wall for him And the others. I know it is impossible to find him because the leopoldville was sunk but I try to find some of his relatives because I Want to tell them, Ralph is not forgotten. Ralph was in the F compagny, 262nd infantry regiment 66th division. Please if you know something contact me.

Amélie

2014-06-08 - Herman C. Johnson wrote: My father Herman C. Johnson was in the 118 Field Artillery Battery C. From 1942-1945. He is looking for any of his Army buddies. Please contact my father. He is 92 years old and would love to visit. 1-309-674-1704.

2014-06-06 - Charles Dixon wrote: Does anyone of the 66th Armored Infantry remember serving with my uncle Robert L. Dixon from Sebree Ky.

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