> St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G). 
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News, 
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of these grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago. 
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France). 

There is also a photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial. 

She wanted to pass them along in tribute....and to anyone who might be interested. 
If any family member of these men see this - please let us know.

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's - who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view. 

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about... 

UPDATE - JANUARY 2008:
These 2 wonderful comments were posted after the photos of the grave markers were placed....Wow..
These were pertaining to the grave marker of St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

Comment 1: From Stephanie Boshey :
My grandfather would be so happy to know where his brother was buried, he has always wondered & wished to visit the final resting place of his little brother before he had passed last year. 
I would also like to thank you on behalf of my family for posting this picture it means a great deal to us. 
My Grandfather is probably smiling now knowing that his family knows where his little brother final resting place is and again Thank You!

Comment 2 From sharlene ottertail:
This man Richard Boshey was my relative. He was the little brother of my Grandfather, John Boshey Sr. 
My grandfather was suppose to go to war but decided not to. 
Perhaps, that was the smarest thing he ever done in his life. 
John Boshey Sr. passed away August 19, 2006 at the age of 94. 
My Grandfather always wondered where they put his grave. 
This is truly amazing, thanks so much to whoever took this photo. 
My family we'll surely be visiting Richard Bosheys' grave in St. Avold, France one day.

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

Debbie H. - gallery moderator
 > St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC;    347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G). 
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News, 
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of these grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago. 
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France). 

There is also a photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial. 

She wanted to pass them along in tribute....and to anyone who might be interested. 
If any family member of these men see this - please let us know.

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's - who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view. 

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about... 

UPDATE - JANUARY 2008:
These 2 wonderful comments were posted after the photos of the grave markers were placed....Wow..
These were pertaining to the grave marker of St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

Comment 1: From Stephanie Boshey :
My grandfather would be so happy to know where his brother was buried, he has always wondered & wished to visit the final resting place of his little brother before he had passed last year. 
I would also like to thank you on behalf of my family for posting this picture it means a great deal to us. 
My Grandfather is probably smiling now knowing that his family knows where his little brother final resting place is and again Thank You!

Comment 2 From sharlene ottertail:
This man Richard Boshey was my relative. He was the little brother of my Grandfather, John Boshey Sr. 
My grandfather was suppose to go to war but decided not to. 
Perhaps, that was the smarest thing he ever done in his life. 
John Boshey Sr. passed away August 19, 2006 at the age of 94. 
My Grandfather always wondered where they put his grave. 
This is truly amazing, thanks so much to whoever took this photo. 
My family we'll surely be visiting Richard Bosheys' grave in St. Avold, France one day.

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

Debbie H. - gallery moderator
 > Here is the Army Signal Corps Official Photo of I-347..
The caption reads:
"On the way to LaRoche"

This is "I" Company of the 347th Infantry.
Actually the Group did not get to 
La Roche, but entered fighting in the Ardennes at Moircy, Belgium. 

Shown receiving food in his mess kit is John Olson of Arlington Hieghts, IL.
He is the immediate Past Commander of the 87th Infantry Division Association.
These men just received the newly isssued galoshes seen over their combat boots. 
Mal Grant placed the 347th Regimental Crest in the lower corner.

submitted by John McAuliffe; M-347
==================
I-Company, 347th Infantry.; 87th Infantry Division
January 13, 1945
Battle of the Bulge

This is letter sent to Army HQ by John McAuliffe
describing photo and giving information about it:

Dear Sirs:
For your information I have enclosed the famous and popular photo found in most Army History books related to the 'Battle of the Bulge'....Unfortunately most books do not give credit to the photo and identify it. The photo is of I-Company, 347th Inf.; 87th Inf. Div. It is an Army Siganl Corps photo with the caption,
"On the road to La Roche".....Unfortunately the unit did not go to La Roche but went into action in January 1945at Moircy,Tillet, Bonnerue in Belgium. The unit arrives here to get the new issue of galoshes as seen in the photo. The soldier with carbine over shoulder receiving his portion is John Olson of Arlington Heights, ILL and still lives there. Other soldiers are identified. Tom Hewlet with the forlorn eyes died early after the war, but his son Tom Hewlett and wife Pat attend the 87th Div. Assoc. Reunions as does Olson and his wife.The Company Commander of I-Company, 347 Inf. was and still is Captain Ray E.Miles, who lives in Richmond, VA.
I am sending you this information for your observation and possiblity for your Headquarters to properly identify this photo for posterity.
My qualifications are that I am a former member of M-347; 87th Inf. Div WW-II. I am the Past Commander of the 87th Inf. Div. Association; I am current Vice Pres. of Chapters for the National Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Inc; I am current Pres. of the Cent. Mass. Chapt.-22;VBOB....
This photo tells a lot; Just look at it ; examine it and from the clothing and the surrounding snow draped fir trees, one may get an inkling of what it was like in the ARDENNES CAMPAIGN during WW-II.
Best Regards,
John E. McAuliffe
==========
Info also obtained from message posted:
" Included in this potograph is my grandfather, William Corriveau, back row looking to the left with his face covered and the BAR hanging on his shoulder. As I understand it, this was his squad. I too have an original DOD print of this picture that sits proudly in my office."

Daniel Corriveau
===============

This photo can be found in many WWII books. 
It was the first photo I put in our family tribute book about our Uncle Mel.
To discover that he served in the 87th Infantry Division, and now to know this photo is of men from the same Division, makes the photo a very emotional one for me. 

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we welcome comments/thoughts/memories.
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Here's to the Golden Acorn Soldiers - Forever STALWART AND STRONG!



87th Infantry Division Association main web site:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G).
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News,
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of these grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago.
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France).

There is also a photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial.

She wanted to pass them along in tribute....and to anyone who might be interested.
If any family member of these men see this - please let us know.

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's - who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view.

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about...

UPDATE - JANUARY 2008:
These 2 wonderful comments were posted after the photos of the grave markers were placed....Wow..
These were pertaining to the grave marker of St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

Comment 1: From Stephanie Boshey :
My grandfather would be so happy to know where his brother was buried, he has always wondered & wished to visit the final resting place of his little brother before he had passed last year.
I would also like to thank you on behalf of my family for posting this picture it means a great deal to us.
My Grandfather is probably smiling now knowing that his family knows where his little brother final resting place is and again Thank You!

Comment 2 From sharlene ottertail:
This man Richard Boshey was my relative. He was the little brother of my Grandfather, John Boshey Sr.
My grandfather was suppose to go to war but decided not to.
Perhaps, that was the smarest thing he ever done in his life.
John Boshey Sr. passed away August 19, 2006 at the age of 94.
My Grandfather always wondered where they put his grave.
This is truly amazing, thanks so much to whoever took this photo.
My family we'll surely be visiting Richard Bosheys' grave in St. Avold, France one day.

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

Debbie H. - gallery moderator
 > St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G). 
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News, 
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of these grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago. 
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France). 

There is also a photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial. 

She wanted to pass them along in tribute....and to anyone who might be interested. 
If any family member of these men see this - please let us know.

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's - who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view. 

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about... 

UPDATE - JANUARY 2008:
These 2 wonderful comments were posted after the photos of the grave markers were placed....Wow..
These were pertaining to the grave marker of St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

Comment 1: From Stephanie Boshey :
My grandfather would be so happy to know where his brother was buried, he has always wondered & wished to visit the final resting place of his little brother before he had passed last year. 
I would also like to thank you on behalf of my family for posting this picture it means a great deal to us. 
My Grandfather is probably smiling now knowing that his family knows where his little brother final resting place is and again Thank You!

Comment 2 From sharlene ottertail:
This man Richard Boshey was my relative. He was the little brother of my Grandfather, John Boshey Sr. 
My grandfather was suppose to go to war but decided not to. 
Perhaps, that was the smarest thing he ever done in his life. 
John Boshey Sr. passed away August 19, 2006 at the age of 94. 
My Grandfather always wondered where they put his grave. 
This is truly amazing, thanks so much to whoever took this photo. 
My family we'll surely be visiting Richard Bosheys' grave in St. Avold, France one day.

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

Debbie H. - gallery moderator
St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

JUNE - 2007 - per email from Karen (Gorman) Baker.
Her Dad (Edward J. Gorman) was in the 345th Regiment (Company G).
Karen said she just received the most recent Golden Acorn News,
and one of the stories reminded her husband that he had taken pictures of these grave markers while on a trip to Europe several years ago.
They are from 2 different military cemeteries (Hamm in Luxembourg and St. Avold in France).

There is also a photo of the 87th Division plaque at the Bastogne memorial.

She wanted to pass them along in tribute....and to anyone who might be interested.
If any family member of these men see this - please let us know.

Thanks to wonderful people like the Gorman's - who pull out their pictures and send them to this site - for all to view.

.. That's what this link of photos galleries are all about...

UPDATE - JANUARY 2008:
These 2 wonderful comments were posted after the photos of the grave markers were placed....Wow..
These were pertaining to the grave marker of St. Avold - France

RICHARD BOSHEY - Minnesota
PFC; 347th Infantry Regiment
87th Division
December 18, ____

Comment 1: From Stephanie Boshey :
My grandfather would be so happy to know where his brother was buried, he has always wondered & wished to visit the final resting place of his little brother before he had passed last year.
I would also like to thank you on behalf of my family for posting this picture it means a great deal to us.
My Grandfather is probably smiling now knowing that his family knows where his little brother final resting place is and again Thank You!

Comment 2 From sharlene ottertail:
This man Richard Boshey was my relative. He was the little brother of my Grandfather, John Boshey Sr.
My grandfather was suppose to go to war but decided not to.
Perhaps, that was the smarest thing he ever done in his life.
John Boshey Sr. passed away August 19, 2006 at the age of 94.
My Grandfather always wondered where they put his grave.
This is truly amazing, thanks so much to whoever took this photo.
My family we'll surely be visiting Richard Bosheys' grave in St. Avold, France one day.

For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com

Debbie H. - gallery moderator
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