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[21st Annual Hellcat Reunion]

Photograph of men and women at the 21st Annual Hellcat Reunion (part of the 12th Armored Division). This reunion took place at the Statler Hilton Hotel in Detroit, Michigan from August 3-5, 1967.
Date: [1967-08-03..1967-08-05]
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Bulletin Board Flanked by Soldiers]

Photograph of M/Sgt. Oscar Lea and 1st Sgt. William Kovach flanking a 23rd Tank Battalion Service Company bulletin board. There are pictures of pin-up girls posted on the board.
Date: August 1, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Church in Limburg]

Photograph of a large church in Limburg, Germany, taken from the bridge that divides the town. The river is visible to the left.
Date: August 17, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Four Soldiers With Children]

Photograph of four soldiers, three are holding children. The front of the photo reads "The Men and children of 767 Elm St." In the front of the group, in the center, is Ted Putnam.
Date: August 6, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Francis Lesniak and William Giannopoulos Crouching by a Cactus]

Photograph of Francis Lesniak and William Giannopoulos kneeling together by a cactus beside a drainage ditch. A truck is driving on a road to the right, while a person can be seen on a dirt path near camp buildings to the left.
Date: August 22, 1944
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Harold Stoddard in Germany]

Photograph of Harold Stoddard standing next to a building in Neresheim, Germany.
Date: August 1, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Les Johnson on Tank]

Photograph of Lieutenant Les Johnson sitting on the turret of a tank in Steinheim, Germany.
Date: August 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lester Johnson's Car]

Photograph of Lester Johnson's captured Ford automobile in Steinheim, Germany. Other automobiles are visible in the background.
Date: August 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Lieutenant Johnson Leaning on Car]

Photograph of Lieutenant Lester Johnson leaning on a staff car in Steinheim, Germany. Other vehicles are visible in the background.
Date: August 2, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[M25 Tractor & Trailer]

Photograph of several children standing by an M25 tractor and trailer in Frankfurt, Germany. Trees and buildings are visible in the background.
Date: August 29, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Man in Front of Cemetery]

Photograph of an unidentified man with a camera around his neck standing in front of a cemetery in Herrlisheim.
Date: August 2009
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Marching Band]

Photograph of a group of men holding band instruments in a field. This photograph was taken in Gerstetten, Germany.
Date: August 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Officer of the Day]

Photograph of a young soldier sitting on the hood of a Jeep. The man wearing the helmet is the Officer of the Day in Heresheim, Germany.
Date: August 4, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[People on a Balcony]

Photograph of eight unidentified people standing on the balcony of a house in Germany. Other houses are visible in the background.
Date: August 17, 1945
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph 12th Armored DIvision Reunion]

Photograph of a group of men and women sitting around a dinner table at the 12th Armored Division Reunion in Columbus, Ohio, held August 4-6, 1955.
Date: August 1955
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 119th Armored Engineer Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 119th Armored Engineer Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "This monument is dedicated to all that served in the 119th Armored Engineer Battalion and to the memory of those that gave their lives for their country. To all that became prisoners of war and wounded in action. World War Two, 1944 to 1945." Following this inscription is a list of men killed in action.
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 12th Armored Division 7th Reunion]

Photograph of a group of men and women sitting around a dinner table at the 12th Armored Division Reunion held at the Statler Hotel in Detroit, Michigan on August 29, 1953.
Date: August 29, 1953
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 12th Armored Division HQs General and Special Staffs Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 12th Armored Division HQs General and Special Staffs memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "MP Platoon & Band. CCA- BG Riley F. Ennis, CCB- Col. Charles V. Bromley, CCR- Col. Richard R. Gordon, Div Artv- Col. Charles R. Gildart, Div Trains- Col. John H Evans."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 12th Armored Division Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 12th Armored Division memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the stone's plaque says "12th Armored Division 'Hellcats' 15 September 1942 - 17 December 1945. Commanding Generals M/G C. Brewer, M/G D. T. Greene, M/G R. R. Allen, B/G W. A. Holbrook, Jr."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 134th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 134th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion memorial stone at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Organized July 1942. Meritorious service unit award with star. The International Harvester Battalion."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 152nd Armored Signal Company Memorial Stone]

Photograph of 152nd Armored Signal Company memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "'Resolute to Achieve.' Combat Officers: Lt. Col. Richard M. King, Division Signal Officer, Major William J. Cure, Asst. Division Signal Officer, Capt. John T. Hagood, Company Commander. Dedicated to all members of the company who served with pride, honor and devotion."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 17th Armored Infantry Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 17th Armored Infantry Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Men of the 17th served their country well in the U.S. and Europe, 1942-1945. Let no one forget the sacrifices made for our freedom. Killed and wounded - 745. Missing and captured - 184."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 23rd Tank Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of a plaque on the 23rd Tank Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says, "15 Sept 42 - 3 Dec 45. This monument honors all who served in the 23rd Tank Battalion and is dedicated to the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice defending their country. May they rest in peace. Wartime commanders: Ltc. M.C. Meigs, Maj. W.R. Comfort, Ltc. E.D. Lucas, Maj. J.W. Schrader, Capt. J.P. Fortenberry, Ltc. K.G. Clow, Maj. W.A. Edwards. KIA: 41, WIA: 213, MIA: 36. Presidential Unit Citation, 3rd Platoon Company A - Rimling, France."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Photograph of 43rd Tank Battalion Memorial Stone]

Photograph of the 43rd Tank Battalion Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "In memory of those that gave their all- their lives. 15 September 1942: Herrlisheim Gambsheim, Maginot Line, Ludwigshafen, Saar Palestinate. 17 December 1945: Forbach Styring Wendel, Colmar Pocket Rouffach, Dillingen Danube River, Wurzburg Schweinfurt. Commanding officers: Lt. Col. Nicholas Novosel, Lt. Col. Scott W. Hall."
Date: August 27, 1987
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Photograph
System: The Portal to Texas History