99th Infantry Division
Historical Society
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Online Collection of Stories & Artifacts
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Research
“Discovering the Legacy of a WW2 Soldier: Tips and Tricks” Are you interested in learning more about a WW2 veteran you know or knew? Whether you are a family member, friend, or simply curious about their history, preserving the legacy of these brave soldiers is an important aspect of preserving our nation’s history. Here are…
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Honor Roll
“They shall not grow old, As we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, Nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun And in the morning We will remember them.” 324th Engineer Combat Battalion Albertson Dale W Bass Robert D Brown Edwin C Busk Alman F Feeney Thomas C…
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The 99th Infantry Division Artefacts Collection
The Legacy of the 99th Infantry Division: Our Artifacts Collection The 99th Infantry Division Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the 99th Infantry Division and its members. Our collection of artifacts and memorabilia provides a window into the lives and experiences of these brave soldiers, and offers a unique opportunity to explore…
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T/Sgt. Lawrence A. Lubben
T/Sgt. Lawrence A. Lubben Aug 1942 to June 1945 – Ammunition specialist 799th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company I spent all of my time as part of the Ordnance Company (approximately 150 men). We issued and performed light repairs to hand weapons as well as artillery. We also issued and conducted light maintenance on vehicles. My…
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Henry Gettman
2ND LT HENRY GETTMAN Platoon leader, 1st Plt, 99th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop (Mechanized), 99th Infantry Division, 1st Army, European Theater of Operations – WW II; Gerolzhofen, Germany – post VE Day Henry Gettman, pictured at the camp in Gerolzhofen, Germany. Henry started out with 99th Recon as a section sergeant with 1st platoon, and later platoon sergeant…
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Charles Thompson
1/Lt Charles T Thompson – 393rd Infantry Regiment Chaplain Rev. Thompson’s journey embodies the call to serve. Despite being older and exempt from the draft, he answered a higher calling and became a chaplain. He walked alongside our soldiers through thick and thin, sharing their struggles and victories. His valor knew no bounds, as evident by the…
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Henry B. Koon
Lt. Col. Henry B. Koon Sr. (Division Chaplain) The men of the 99th Infantry Division will forever be indebted to this heroic Soldier without a gun. Chaplain Koon gave strength and comfort for the fighting men from the Division during some of the darkest hours of their lives, and for many, in the final hours…
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Ammon Russel Bryant
Ammon Russel Bryant. C Company 393rd Infantry Regiment Russel joined the Army on Dec 31, 1942 at Camp Van Dorn Mississippi at 20 years of age. He died in December 17, 1944 in Belgium during the Battle of the Bulge. He was a Technician 5th Grade at the time assigned to the 393rd Infantry Regiment. He…
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Albert F. Simmons
Albert F. Simmons of Oak Hill, Florida, was a 20-year U.S. Army Veteran. He was born 23 March, 1922. He first enlisted in June 1940 at Ft. Screven, GA, and was sent to Panama that September, with the 33rd Infantry Regiment. He was in Panama until Dec. 1941, when he was assigned to Fort Read, Trinidad,…
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Bill Meacham, L Co. 393rd Infantry Regiment.
William “Bill” Meacham, WWII Veteran – 393rd Infantry Regiment, 99th Infantry Division Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Bill’s journey through the war reflects the remarkable contributions of the Greatest Generation. Drafted into the American Specialized Training Program (ASTP), Bill’s path took an unexpected turn when the program was disbanded due to the urgent need for…
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Roger V. Foehringer
Written November 10th , 1986 Source: Son of Roger V. Foehringer These are the adventures or misadventures of Cpl. Roger V. Foehringer, Serial #15317417, U.S. Army. The story really begins in the early part of December 1942. The place was Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. The football season had just ended, but that seemed insignificant…
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Dean F. Gilbert
Dean F. Gilbert was a membert of 3rd Platoon, L Company,394th Infantry Regiment. Several photos from the private collection of the family of Dean F. Gilbert are being shared on this page. Photo’s and information provided by Dean F. Gilbert of Northfield, Vermont and me, Mike Gilbert of Barre, Vermont
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Jospeh Richard Evans
THE EARLY YEARS (Source: Daughter from Joseph Richard Evans) Battery B, 924th Field Artillery Joseph Richard Evans (“Dick”) was born on October 17, 1920 to Charles E. Evans and Wenonah (nee Muirhead/Miller) in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Family lore has it that his mother went to the hospital, just a few blocks from their home at…