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[Photograph of 44th Tank Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: Photograph of the 44th 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 "Activated 15 Sep 1942, relieved 12th Armored Division 11 Nov 1943, Inactivated 10 May 1946. Battalion commanders: Lt. Col. Tom H. Ross - Nov 43 - Feb 45 KIA, Lt. Col. William W. Barksdale - Feb 45, Maj. William P. Meredith - July 45. Tennessee 1942 to Tokyo 1945, by way of New Guinea, Bismark, Archipelago, Mo… more
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 495th Armored Field Artillery Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: Photograph of the 495th Armored Field Artillery 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 Sep 1942 - 4 Dec 1945. Battalion commanders Lt. Col. Robert Bahr, Lt. Col. Richard Hockman. We dedicate this marker as a tribute to those men of the 495th who served in combat during World War II and as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the service of their country. Killed in … more
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 43rd Tank Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: 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. … more
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 152nd Armored Signal Company Memorial Stone]

Description: 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
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 494th Armored Field Artillery Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: Photograph of the 494th Armored Field Artillery 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 "Lt. Col. Harold M. Crawford. Killed in action: 12. To the officers and men who served our country in its struggle for freedom, dignity and equality for all under God we dedicate this memorial."
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 82nd Armored Medical Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: Photograph of the 82nd Armored Medical 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 "Meritorious service award, supporting division troops. Ardennes - Alsace, Rhineland Central Europe. Dec 5, 1944 May 8, 1945."
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 119th Armored Engineer Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: 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 … more
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 17th Armored Infantry Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: 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
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 493rd Armored Field Artillery Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: Photograph of the 493rd Armored Field Artillery 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 "Fides non timet - Faith has no fear. Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Charles D. Hartman, Jr. This memorial is dedicated to the men of the 493rd who served in the defense of their country and to honor the memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice. Killed in action: Everette C. Carter, Emm… more
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 12th Armored Division Memorial Stone]

Description: 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
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Cartoon Men]

Description: Postcard with a cartoon of a policeman and other man standing next to a red armchair under a street lamp on a street corner. Text on the cartoon says "They sure make you feel at home here!" A handwritten note addressed to Mrs. Clara Aten & Family says "Dear Friends: Just a line to let you know I am well, hope you are all the same, I received your card a few days ago, I'm on my way west, somewhere in Texas now. My new address is on this card. Had a nice trip so far, don't know how the rest of it… more
Date: August 1943
Creator: Hermsinger, Nevin E.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Marlborough Blenheim Hotel]

Description: Postcard of city buildings behind a small park with a fountain, and text that says "Marlborough Blenheim Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J." A handwritten note addressed to Misses Hellen & Caroline Aten says "Dear Folks: Wish you were here. Plenty of 'Doughboys.' Try and see you later in the week. Ted Lockwood."
Date: August 1942
Creator: Lockwood, Ted
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Hotel at Miami Beach]

Description: Postcard of a hotel surrounded with palm trees, with text that says "Looking North on Collins Ave., Miami Beach, Fla." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen Aten from Pvt. John S. Hofnagle says "This sure is a beautiful place, but you would not like it, it is too hot here for you. One block from the ocean. It looks larger than Atlantic City. J.S.H."
Date: August 30, 1942
Creator: Hofnagle, John S.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Sandusky Bay Bridge]

Description: Postcard of a long bridge over water, with land on the horizon at the end of the bridge. Typed text above the photo says "2- Sandusky Bay Bridge on Ohio Route No. 2, between Sandusky and Port Clinton, Ohio." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten at Camp Perry says, "Dear Helen and all. I am making use of my car weekends at least this one. Went to an Amusement park called Cedar Point and covered this fill also a toll bridge. I have Lt. Crew with me- He is a swell boy… more
Date: August 1942
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Postcard of Abilene, Texas Post Office and Court House]

Description: Postcard of a large yellow building, with text that says "United States Post Office, Abilene, Texas." A handwritten note addressed to Helen H. Aten from Woodrow W. Aten says "Dear Helen and All, Seems as tho you are getting quite a number of cards in the mail so I will send a few of Abilene. Received your card today. Have read some of Ernie Pyles columns in the Fort Worth paper. Tonite it is a bit cooler. than usual. Had another piece of watermelon. Bro Woodrow."
Date: August 4, 1944
Creator: Aten, Woodrow W.
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 134th Ordnance Maintenance Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: 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
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 56th Armored Infantry Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: Photograph of the 56th 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 "11 Nov 43 - 3 Dec 45. Combat Commanders: Lt. Col. Louis L. Ingram, Lt. Col. Jean G. Norton. This monument is erected, not only in honor of the dead, but to the glory of all those who took part in the battles of the 56th Infantry Battalion, the dead and the survivors. Killed in action-232."
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 92nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Memorial Stone]

Description: Photograph of the 92nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Memorial stone, taken at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "Dedicated to the men of the 92nd Cavalry who fought bravely to uphold the democratic principles of our country and to those men who made the ultimate sacrifice. 43 KIA, 131 WIA, 2 MIA."
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

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

Description: 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
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 714th Tank Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: Photograph of the 714th Tank Battalion memorial stone, takne at the 12th Armored Division Association Dedication at Armor Unit Memorial Park in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Text on the plaque says "To honor the valor and dedication of the men of the 714th Tank Battalion, 15 Sept. '42 - 4 Dec. '45. Combat Commanders: Lt. Col. William J. Phelan - USA, Lt. Col. Frederick P. Field - USA. Herrlisheim - Colmar - Saar Palatinate - Speyer - Ochsenfurt, Erlach - Kitzingen - Dillingen - Kochel. KIA-37. DOW-3. WI… more
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum

[Photograph of 23rd Tank Battalion Memorial Stone]

Description: 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… more
Date: August 27, 1987
Partner: The 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum
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