Photos of the men in the 424th Service Co.

[bruce gillespie]

I have a few photos of men in the 424th 106th SVC that I'll be posting over the next week or two. If anyone can put a name to the face and /or confirm the names I have.

I'd love to here from you.

Men I believe to have been in the 106th SVC



Dad (on left) with Lou Kovach (I think) of the 106th



Back of this photo says " Sterling Grieve"


Can anyone confirm these?

[bruce gillespie]

I have a few newspaper clippings, I'd like to post as well.

[bruce gillespie]

Here's another article that I thought was interesting. My Dad had a band that's probably why
he kep it.

[connie]

Bruce,

The photos and clippings are great.

Just a bit of trivia to add about the article on the Blue Barron's arrival in the division. According to a list of important dates on Jim West's Indiana Military site, this happened on May 19, 1944: www.indianamilitary.org/106ID/ImportantDates/ImportantDates.htm

Here's a site with some background information: www.bigbandlibrary.com/bluebarron.html
Various sites report his given name as Harry Freidman and Harry Freidland (or Friedland). The second version appears to be winning the popular vote.

If you're interested, links to a few of his post-war recordings can be found on this discussion board under Good Things and Lighter Moments/ Music of the Era: 106thdivision.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=good&thread=205&page=1#2892

Connie

[connie]

Birthday greetings to Bruce!

I'm using birthdays posted on this board as my cue to revisit posts and make sure I have names mention listed in site soldier index, etc.

This one passes the test. But I'm posting to bring Bruce's inquiries to the top again. Anyone from 424th Service Battery recognize these photos?

I'd also forgotten about the posting here of the article on the Blue Barron joining up with the 424th. Look at the post above for links to some of his recordings under the Music of the Era thread in Good Stuff and lighter moments.

Connie

[cgrieve]

Hi Bruce! 

That is absolutely my grandfather you have there - Sterling Grieve. Thank you wholeheartedly for posting this, I will treasure this and share it with my family.

Do you happen to know what your Dad did during the bulge? Do youhave any stories of his experience? What his job was in the Service company? Or any more insight on his experience with the men of the 424th Service Co?

Thanks in advance! I'm thrilled to have found your post!