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Jefferson Barracks - Battle Of The Bulge Monument

St. Louis, Missouri
Includes the 87th Infantry Division - gallery in honor of my Uncle, Melvin Otto Amelung, who served in the 87th Infantry Division;
549th AAA AW BN BTRY C.

Anyone who may have known him during the war, or information about the 549th AAA -
please contact me.
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Today we went to Jefferson Barracks Park - St. Louis, MO.<br /> We sat on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River and ate our lunch.<br /> <br /> We met 3 wonderful Veterans who were at the Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> that is located by this beautiful overlook of the river.<br /> <br /> We listened to many interesting stories from them about their time in the war, <br /> and thanked them for their service.<br /> <br /> As is with every Veteran we seem to meet - we also discussed many other topics - <br /> asking them many questions about life, how they have endured many hardships, <br /> and still came through emotionally and have such a zest for everyday things..<br /> <br /> We paused for a moment of prayer for all the families of Virginia Tech - <br /> noting the flags in the park at the Battle of the Bulge monument were half mast <br /> in mourning for them.<br /> <br /> This gallery is for all at Virginia Tech who are going through hard times, sadness, or emotional duress.<br /> You are forever changed, but know many have you in our thoughts and prayers,<br /> and we hope for comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead..<br /> <br /> Sincerely,<br /> Mike and Debbie Henderson, Mike Amelung and <br /> The Veterans of WWII - Battle of the Bulge, <br /> And Veterans of the 87th Infantry Division<br /> <br /> April - 2007
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Today we went to Jefferson Barracks Park - St. Louis, MO.
We sat on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River and ate our lunch.

We met 3 wonderful Veterans who were at the Battle of the Bulge Monument
that is located by this beautiful overlook of the river.

We listened to many interesting stories from them about their time in the war,
and thanked them for their service.

As is with every Veteran we seem to meet - we also discussed many other topics -
asking them many questions about life, how they have endured many hardships,
and still came through emotionally and have such a zest for everyday things..

We paused for a moment of prayer for all the families of Virginia Tech -
noting the flags in the park at the Battle of the Bulge monument were half mast
in mourning for them.

This gallery is for all at Virginia Tech who are going through hard times, sadness, or emotional duress.
You are forever changed, but know many have you in our thoughts and prayers,
and we hope for comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead..

Sincerely,
Mike and Debbie Henderson, Mike Amelung and
The Veterans of WWII - Battle of the Bulge,
And Veterans of the 87th Infantry Division

April - 2007

jefferson barracks monumentphillip w. mcknightwilliam B. vogelprayers for virginia tech

  • 9-06 - Jefferson Barracks - St. Louis, Missouri<br /> Front of Monument looking out toward <br /> Mississippi River - This Monument is located in Jefferson Barracks - between the Amphitheatre and the Powder Magazine Museum.<br /> <br /> From what I have been told, and seen from looking at many other Battle of the Bulge monuments, this is only monument that has inscribed all divisions and units involved in this battle.<br /> <br /> I would like to invite anyone out there to have their picture taken with the monument - and I would add them to this indiviual gallery! <br /> And let us know why the monument is special to you.<br /> <br /> And as always, any comments or general thoughts are always welcome to this site for all to read..<br /> Just click "add comment" on lower left of this page.
  • Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> Jefferson Barracks - St. Louis, Missouri <br /> 9-06<br /> <br /> Monument reads:<br /> A TRIUMPH OF VALOR<br /> To Commemorate Our Comrades Who<br /> Made The Supreme Sacrifice For Their<br /> Country And To The Heroic American<br /> Soldiers Who Defeated The German<br /> Armies In The Ardennes Campaign
  • Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> Jefferson Barracks - St. Louis, Missouri <br /> 9-06<br /> <br /> View of the back of the monument listing all groups involved in the Battle.
  • Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> Jeffferson Barracks <br /> 9-06<br /> <br /> This is the top of Back side of the monument.<br /> This side lists:<br /> Infantry Divisions, Combat Engineers, <br /> Field Artillery, AAA AW Battalions, and<br /> Armored Divisions.
  • Jefferson Barracks - St. Louis, MO<br /> Battle Of the Bulge Monument<br /> <br /> Top of back of Monument reads:<br /> <br /> "DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY"<br /> We Shall Never Forget The<br /> Sacrifices And Their Undaunted Courage<br /> In The Greatest Battle Ever Fought<br /> By The United States Army
  • Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> Jefferson Barracks - St. Louis, Missouri<br /> <br /> Partial view of back of monument showing the 87th Infantry Division; <br /> which includes the 549th AAA AW BN - <br /> as well as other units involved in the Battle of the Bulge.
  • Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> Jefferson Barracks - St. Louis, Missouri<br /> <br /> Closer view of part of the back of the Battle of the Bulge Monument - <br /> located in Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, MO. <br /> <br /> Visitors are also encouraged to visit the musuems there that have much to see regarding WWII and specifically, this battle.
  • Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> Jefferson Barracks - St. Louis, Missouri<br /> <br /> Veterans, families, or anyone wishing to join - <br /> The Veterans Of The Battle Of The Bulge; St. Louis Gateway Chapter:<br /> <br /> P.O Box 6503<br /> St. Louis, MO<br /> 63125<br /> Annual dues - $10.
  • Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> Jefferson Barracks - St. Louis, Missouri<br /> 10-06<br /> <br /> Front of Monument looking out toward <br /> Mississippi River - This Monument is located in Jefferson Barracks - between the Amphitheatre and the Powder Magazine Museum.<br /> <br /> From what I have been told, and seen from looking at many other Battle of the bulge monuments, this is only monument that has inscribed all divisions and units involved in this battle.<br /> <br /> I would like to invite anyone out there to have their picture taken with the monument - and I would add them to this indiviual gallery! <br /> And let us know why the monument is special to you.<br /> <br /> And as always, any comments or general thoughts are always welcome to this site for all to read..<br /> Just click "add comment" on lower left of this page.
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  • Today we went to Jefferson Barracks Park - St. Louis, MO.<br /> We sat on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River and ate our lunch.<br /> <br /> We met 3 wonderful Veterans who were at the Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> that is located by this beautiful overlook of the river.<br /> <br /> We listened to many interesting stories from them about their time in the war, <br /> and thanked them for their service.<br /> <br /> As is with every Veteran we seem to meet - we also discussed many other topics - <br /> asking them many questions about life, how they have endured many hardships, <br /> and still came through emotionally and have such a zest for everyday things..<br /> <br /> We paused for a moment of prayer for all the families of Virginia Tech - <br /> noting the flags in the park at the Battle of the Bulge monument were half mast <br /> in mourning for them.<br /> <br /> This gallery is for all at Virginia Tech who are going through hard times, sadness, or emotional duress.<br /> You are forever changed, but know many have you in our thoughts and prayers,<br /> and we hope for comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead..<br /> <br /> Sincerely,<br /> Mike and Debbie Henderson, Mike Amelung and <br /> The Veterans of WWII - Battle of the Bulge, <br /> And Veterans of the 87th Infantry Division<br /> <br /> April - 2007
  • Today we went to Jefferson Barracks Park - St. Louis, MO.<br /> We sat on a bench overlooking the Mississippi River and ate our lunch.<br /> <br /> We met 3 wonderful Veterans who were at the Battle of the Bulge Monument<br /> that is located by this beautiful overlook of the river.<br /> <br /> We listened to many interesting stories from them about their time in the war, <br /> and thanked them for their service.<br /> <br /> As is with every Veteran we seem to meet - we also discussed many other topics - <br /> asking them many questions about life, how they have endured many hardships, <br /> and still came through emotionally and have such a zest for everyday things..<br /> <br /> We paused for a moment of prayer for all the families of Virginia Tech - <br /> noting the flags in the park at the Battle of the Bulge monument were half mast <br /> in mourning for them.<br /> <br /> This gallery is for all at Virginia Tech who are going through hard times, sadness, or emotional duress.<br /> You are forever changed, but know many have you in our thoughts and prayers,<br /> and we hope for comfort and peace in your heart in the days ahead..<br /> <br /> Sincerely,<br /> Mike and Debbie Henderson, Mike Amelung and <br /> The Veterans of WWII - Battle of the Bulge, <br /> And Veterans of the 87th Infantry Division<br /> <br /> April - 2007
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