The following photographs were found in the 63d Infantry Division Historical files. They were sent in by Mrs. Wanda Higgins, widow of Sgt James Higgins, on 5 March 1981. In a number of the photos there is no identifying names, so if you can identify any of these individuals please contact the Webmaster 63rd Infantry Division. |
L-R(Top): 2d Lt Benjamin Bladel, Cpl John Hoffman, Cpl Robert M. Dyer. Kneeling L-R: Sgt James Higgins, 2d Lt Robert G. Wilkins and S/Sgt Richard B. Tavalo- A Btry 861st FA Bn, Cp Van Dorn, MS |
Unidentified cook from A Btry 861st FA Bn Cp Van Dorn, MS |
Members of A/861st FA Bn enjoy visitors in the battery area. Sgt James Higgins is on far right., |
The only member identified is S/Sgt Richard B. Tavalo and it appears that he is the one sitting on the soldier in the foreground. A/861st FA, Cp Van Dorn, MS |
Unidenfied Mess Personnel, A Btry 861st FA Bn, Cp Van Dorn, MS |
Unidentified member A/861st FA Bn Cp Van Dorn, MS |
Unidentified personnel from A Btry, 861st FA Bn Cp Van Dorn, MS |
Three photos above show members of A Btry 861st training in the battery area. Cp Van Dorn MS |
BG Harris (Asst Div Commander), BG McGaw (Division Artillery Commander) and staff officers observe training of 861st FA Bn Cp Van Dorn, MS |
LTC Donald C. Beere, CO 861st FA Bn speaking to members of the 861st FA Bn, Cp Van Dorn, MS |
861st FA Bn on training mission, Cp Van Dorn, MS |
Members of Combat Team Red Basketball Champions, A Btry 861st FA Battalion. Cp Van Dorn, MS- Not in order- Cpl Ernest Radaker, Cpl Alving H. Koch, Cpl Robert M Dyer, Pfc James M. Koontz, Captain (then Lt) Charles M. Young Jr, Cpl Joseph E Evans and Pvt William Davis |