Comer, Richard J 424K

[connie]

Comer, Richard J. Cpt. 424K

I just received an inquiry about Captain Comer from the son of a man who served in his unit. The son said his father spoke of Captain Comer "as if he walked on water." He is wondering if contact is still possible...

I said I'd post and do some sleuthing. If anyone out there knows more please let us know.

GENERAL ORDERS: SILVER STAR AWARD0 September 17, 1945: www.indianamilitary.org/106ID/Rosters/REFERENCES/1945-077-SM-BS-AM-PH/277.htm You'll find the citation for Comer on the top of the 3rd page of these orders.

[connie]

The 106th historian reported via e-mail that he has heard from several people that Captain Comer has passed away. Still, it would be interesting if anyone has additional information to add on his story...

[bmcomer]

I am Captain Comer's grandson. My grandfather, Richard J. Comer, passed away about 20 years ago. I have recently found a number of pictures that he had from WW II. I would like to share these pictures with the group.

[connie]

That would be fantastic!

Note:
Many amazing photos have now been added. More to come!

Here's a link: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4315/thread

[connie]

People named in Comer Photo Collection
Sole photo in this Seventh post: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4327/thread
riding in a small tank-like vehicle from the 424th (can anyone name the equipment?)
Vivian 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4348/thread
Schwinberg
Ray Schlegel 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4356/thread

Two photos and a photo back (with names and a July 5? 1944 date) in this post: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4328/thread
labeled:
Lt. Shirley
Shittone (spelled Schittone in next photo post)
Mc Namara- McNamara, Edward PFC 424K- listed in Roster (source Combat Infantry Badge list): www.indianamilitary.org/106ID/Rosters/RosterZOHO.htm
Howell-Howell, James L. PFC 424 K - listed in Jim West's Roster (source Combat Infantry Badge award list): www.indianamilitary.org/106ID/Rosters/RosterZOHO.htm
Moscatello
Schlegel 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4356/thread
Vivian 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4348/thread

Another single-photo post of that small tank-like vehicle: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4329/thread
People labeled:
Vivian 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4348/thread
Schwinberg
Schittone

[seaforth]

It's a m8 greyhound armored car Connie.



Note from Connie: Link to photo: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4327/thread

[connie]

Thanks!! Good to know what this is... and good to hear from you!

Connie

I've added more information on this vehicle to a post under military equipment: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/4360/thread