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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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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.
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Battle of the Bulge Monument
Jeffferson Barracks
9-06

This is the top of Back side of the monument.
This side lists:
Infantry Divisions, Combat Engineers,
Field Artillery, AAA AW Battalions, and
Armored Divisions.

jefferson Barracks monumentbattle of the bulge monument

  • 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.
  • Located in Jefferson Barracks
  • 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
  • Jefferson Barracks<br />
Battle of the Bulge Monument<br />
St. Louis, MO
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