> T/4 Arthur William (Bill) Jasper
312th Engineer Combat Battalion
87th Infantry Division
WWII

photo submitted by Arthur William (Bill) Jasper

William Jasper was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1925. He lived in Philly for about five months, after which his family moved to the far out (at that time) suburbs, right next to the farming country. With an intense interest in agriculture, he spent every spare minute that he could on a neighboring farm.

Bill's two extra curricular exercises were the Boy Scouts and being a volunteer fireman. 
He graduated from the Elementary and the Advanced Pennsylvania Fire School and became an engineer at the local fire company before going into the Army.

Bill spent his entire civilian career in agriculture.

He retired from the Army Reserve in 1965 in the grade of Major.

Read his interesting and detailed story of his time and place in the war listed under "Personal Accounts" on the main page of the 87th Infantry Division Web site, or in the "Our History" section of the web site, go to the 312th Engineer Combat Battalion personal accounts. 

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com


For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > T/4 Arthur William (Bill) Jasper - Now Major (retired)
312th Engineer Combat Battalion
87th Infantry Division
WWII

2008 photo

William Jasper was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1925. He lived in Philly for about five months, after which his family moved to the far out (at that time) suburbs, right next to the farming country. With an intense interest in agriculture, he spent every spare minute that he could on a neighboring farm.

Bill's two extra curricular exercises were the Boy Scouts and being a volunteer fireman. 
He graduated from the Elementary and the Advanced Pennsylvania Fire School and became an engineer at the local fire company before going into the Army.

Bill spent his entire civilian career in agriculture.

He retired from the Army Reserve in 1965 in the grade of Major.

Read his interesting and detailed story of his time and place in the war listed under "Personal Accounts" on the main page of the 87th Infantry Division Web site, or in the "Our History" section of the web site, go to the 312th Engineer Combat Battalion personal accounts.  

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com


For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > T/4 Arthur William (Bill) Jasper
312th Engineer Combat Battalion
87th Infantry Division
WWII

Standing in front of a bulldozer and holding a German sword.
This was in Germany, probably around April 1945. 

photo submitted by Arthur William (Bill) Jasper

William Jasper was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1925. He lived in Philly for about five months, after which his family moved to the far out (at that time) suburbs, right next to the farming country. With an intense interest in agriculture, he spent every spare minute that he could on a neighboring farm.

Bill's two extra curricular exercises were the Boy Scouts and being a volunteer fireman. 
He graduated from the Elementary and the Advanced Pennsylvania Fire School and became an engineer at the local fire company before going into the Army.

Bill spent his entire civilian career in agriculture.

He retired from the Army Reserve in 1965 in the grade of Major.

Read his interesting and detailed story of his time and place in the war listed under "Personal Accounts" on the main page of the 87th Infantry Division Web site, or in the "Our History" section of the web site, go to the 312th Engineer Combat Battalion personal accounts. 

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com


For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > William Regis O'Malley
87th Infantry Division
WWII

This is the last family photo to be taken. 
We had just returned to the condo from Christmas Eve mass. 
Starting left to right are: 
Bob Martin (son-in-law), Frances O’Malley, 
MaryEllen Martin (daughter), grandson Tom Martin, 
Regis O’Malley, and grandson Sean Martin.

We had a very special Christmas in 2007. 
We went to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for 10 days for a family Christmas. 

I kept telling everyone that this would be the Christmas to remember and “pulled out all the stops” when it came to planning activities. I just thought we would not have the money to do it in 2008…never thinking it would be dad’s last Christmas with us!


The world has lost another of the Greatest Generation...

It is with sadness that I relay the passing of my father…
William Regis O’Malley of the Golden Acorn Division. 

He looked forward to all his army reunions and receiving emails from all of you.
Know that he passed away peacefully. 
I would like to think it was a happy death if there is such a thing. 
He will be buried in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies with a military service. 
He even chose a military casket.

Sincerely,
MaryEllen O’Malley Martin

Obituary:
O'MALLEY, WILLIAM REGIS
Age 84, on Thursday, February 7, 2008 of Whitehall, formerly of Munhall. 
Loving husband of 57 years to Frances J.; 
beloved father of Mary Ellen (Robert) Martin of Whitehall and the late Timothy Regis; 
brother of Michael J. O'Malley, Jr. of FL; 
proud grandfather of Thomas R. and Sean P. Martin. 

Regis was a member of the Gaelic Arts Society, 
Chairman of the Irish Room at the University of Pittsburgh and 
former School Board Director of Baldwin-Whitehall School District. 

Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC. (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227 on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 

Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. 
Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to University of Pittsburgh, 
(please specify: Irish Room Scholarship Fund), 1209 Cathedral of Learning, Pgh., PA 15260 or St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Church, 5200 Greenridge Dr., Pgh., PA 15236. 

Please send condolences to        http://WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM.
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb


87th Infantry Division Association main web site:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > William Regis O'Malley
87th Infantry Division
WWII

Photo taken at the pier in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida. (Rege and Fran) 
We had a very special Christmas in 2007. 
We went to Fort Lauderdale, Florida for 10 days for a family Christmas. 

I kept telling everyone that this would be the Christmas to remember and “pulled out all the stops” when it came to planning activities. I just thought we would not have the money to do it in 2008…never thinking it would be dad’s last Christmas with us!


The world has lost another of the Greatest Generation...

It is with sadness that I relay the passing of my father…
William Regis O’Malley of the Golden Acorn Division. 

He looked forward to all his army reunions and receiving emails from all of you.
Know that he passed away peacefully. 
I would like to think it was a happy death if there is such a thing. 
He will be buried in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies with a military service. 
He even chose a military casket.

Sincerely,
MaryEllen O’Malley Martin

Obituary:
O'MALLEY, WILLIAM REGIS
Age 84, on Thursday, February 7, 2008 of Whitehall, formerly of Munhall. 
Loving husband of 57 years to Frances J.; 
beloved father of Mary Ellen (Robert) Martin of Whitehall and the late Timothy Regis; 
brother of Michael J. O'Malley, Jr. of FL; 
proud grandfather of Thomas R. and Sean P. Martin. 

Regis was a member of the Gaelic Arts Society, 
Chairman of the Irish Room at the University of Pittsburgh and 
former School Board Director of Baldwin-Whitehall School District. 

Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC. (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227 on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 

Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. 
Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to University of Pittsburgh, 
(please specify: Irish Room Scholarship Fund), 1209 Cathedral of Learning, Pgh., PA 15260 or St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Church, 5200 Greenridge Dr., Pgh., PA 15236. 

Please send condolences to http://WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM.
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb


87th Infantry Division Association main web site:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > William Regis O'Malley
87th Infantry Division
WWII

(photo taken at Kaufmann’s here in Pittsburgh)

The world has lost another of the Greatest Generation...

It is with sadness that I relay the passing of my father…
William Regis O’Malley of the Golden Acorn Division. 

He looked forward to all his army reunions and receiving emails from all of you.
Know that he passed away peacefully. 
I would like to think it was a happy death if there is such a thing. 
He will be buried in the Cemetery of the Alleghenies with a military service. 
He even chose a military casket.

Sincerely,
MaryEllen O’Malley Martin

Obituary:
O'MALLEY, WILLIAM REGIS
Age 84, on Thursday, February 7, 2008 of Whitehall, formerly of Munhall. 
Loving husband of 57 years to Frances J.; 
beloved father of Mary Ellen (Robert) Martin of Whitehall and the late Timothy Regis; 
brother of Michael J. O'Malley, Jr. of FL; 
proud grandfather of Thomas R. and Sean P. Martin. 

Regis was a member of the Gaelic Arts Society, 
Chairman of the Irish Room at the University of Pittsburgh and 
former School Board Director of Baldwin-Whitehall School District. 

Friends will be received at the JOHN F. SLATER FUNERAL HOME, INC. (412) 881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Rd., Brentwood 15227 on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 

Funeral Prayer on Monday morning at 9:15. 
Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gabriel of The Sorrowful Virgin Church at 10:00 a.m. 

In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to University of Pittsburgh, 
(please specify: Irish Room Scholarship Fund), 1209 Cathedral of Learning, Pgh., PA 15260 or St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Church, 5200 Greenridge Dr., Pgh., PA 15236. 

Please send condolences to       http://WWW.JOHNFSLATER.COM.
Send condolences at post-gazette.com/gb


87th Infantry Division Association main web site:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > Submitted by: 
Jim Hennessey Co.E-345th
87th Infantry Division

James and fellow wounded GI's.   
On tour as guests of the Mayor of Paris - September 1945.
Jim is bottom row, third from left.

Mr. Hennessey has a wonderful info packed web site.
 Above photo one of many on this site.
-  check it out! 

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/JamesHennessey.htm

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Come on - You know you are proud of your Military picture. 

Get it out - scan it, and email it.
Or mail copy for me to place here. 

Show it off to the world wide web! 

As with all galleries of history06 - 
we welcome comments/thoughts/memories.
Just click on the "comment" in 
lower left of page.

Here's to the Golden Acorn Soldiers -
Forever STALWART AND STRONG!


For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > Submitted by: 
Jim Hennessey Co.E-345th
87th Infantry Division

This photo taken in Paris with Billy Conn, The Pittsburgh Kid Boxing Champ.

I was convalescing after being wounded.February 26-1945-Neuenstein Germany.
I'm right in back of Billy. Arrow pointing. 

Stay Well - 
Enjoying Your Freedom - Thank A Veteran 
Invictus 
God Bless America 
-------------------------

Mr. Hennessey has a wonderful info packed web site  - check it out: 

http://www.6thcorpscombatengineers.com/JamesHennessey.htm

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Come on - You know you are proud of your Military picture. 

Get it out - scan it, and email it.
Or mail copy for me to place here. 

Show it off to the world wide web! 

As with all galleries of history06 - 
we welcome comments/thoughts/memories.
Just click on the "comment" in 
lower left of page.

Here's to the Golden Acorn Soldiers -
Forever STALWART AND STRONG!


For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > Submitted by:            
Jim Hennessey Co.E-345th
87th Infantry Division

This photo taken in Paris with Billy Conn, The Pittsburgh Kid Boxing Champ.

I was convalescing after being wounded.February 26-1945-Neuenstein Germany.
I'm right in back of Billy. Arrow pointing.   

Stay Well - 
Enjoying Your Freedom - Thank A Veteran                         
Invictus            
God Bless America 
-------------------------

Come on - You know you are proud of your Military picture. 

Get it out - scan it, and email it.
Or mail copy for me to place here. 

Show it off to the world wide web! 

As with all galleries of history06 - 
we welcome comments/thoughts/memories.
Just click on the "comment" in 
lower left of page.

Here's to the Golden Acorn Soldiers -
Forever STALWART AND STRONG!


For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
T/4 Arthur William (Bill) Jasper
312th Engineer Combat Battalion
87th Infantry Division
WWII

photo submitted by Arthur William (Bill) Jasper

William Jasper was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1925. He lived in Philly for about five months, after which his family moved to the far out (at that time) suburbs, right next to the farming country. With an intense interest in agriculture, he spent every spare minute that he could on a neighboring farm.

Bill's two extra curricular exercises were the Boy Scouts and being a volunteer fireman.
He graduated from the Elementary and the Advanced Pennsylvania Fire School and became an engineer at the local fire company before going into the Army.

Bill spent his entire civilian career in agriculture.

He retired from the Army Reserve in 1965 in the grade of Major.

Read his interesting and detailed story of his time and place in the war listed under "Personal Accounts" on the main page of the 87th Infantry Division Web site, or in the "Our History" section of the web site, go to the 312th Engineer Combat Battalion personal accounts.

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com


For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
 > T/4 Arthur William (Bill) Jasper
312th Engineer Combat Battalion
87th Infantry Division
WWII

photo submitted by Arthur William (Bill) Jasper

William Jasper was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1925. He lived in Philly for about five months, after which his family moved to the far out (at that time) suburbs, right next to the farming country. With an intense interest in agriculture, he spent every spare minute that he could on a neighboring farm.

Bill's two extra curricular exercises were the Boy Scouts and being a volunteer fireman. 
He graduated from the Elementary and the Advanced Pennsylvania Fire School and became an engineer at the local fire company before going into the Army.

Bill spent his entire civilian career in agriculture.

He retired from the Army Reserve in 1965 in the grade of Major.

Read his interesting and detailed story of his time and place in the war listed under "Personal Accounts" on the main page of the 87th Infantry Division Web site, or in the "Our History" section of the web site, go to the 312th Engineer Combat Battalion personal accounts. 

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com


For info on 87th Infantry Division Association:
http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com
T/4 Arthur William (Bill) Jasper
312th Engineer Combat Battalion
87th Infantry Division
WWII

photo submitted by Arthur William (Bill) Jasper

William Jasper was born in Philadelphia on June 3, 1925. He lived in Philly for about five months, after which his family moved to the far out (at that time) suburbs, right next to the farming country. With an intense interest in agriculture, he spent every spare minute that he could on a neighboring farm.

Bill's two extra curricular exercises were the Boy Scouts and being a volunteer fireman.
He graduated from the Elementary and the Advanced Pennsylvania Fire School and became an engineer at the local fire company before going into the Army.

Bill spent his entire civilian career in agriculture.

He retired from the Army Reserve in 1965 in the grade of Major.

Read his interesting and detailed story of his time and place in the war listed under "Personal Accounts" on the main page of the 87th Infantry Division Web site, or in the "Our History" section of the web site, go to the 312th Engineer Combat Battalion personal accounts.

http://www.87thinfantrydivision.com


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