3rd Armored Tank Commanders Letters and More!

[I Hate Moths]

These are letters written by Captain Thomas W Morrison and his wife Pauline.

It certainly must have been a long war for both of them.

I was lucky to meet Pauline before she passed away. I never knew Tom, but feel that he was an extraordinary man.

After his war service he became a Captain with the Pittsburgh Fire department.

[captaxe]

Moths-

 

Do you own the trunk and letters? It looks like a ton of correspondence and from an outstanding combat regiment to boot!

[I Hate Moths]

There are over 400 letters. I've only just begun to scan and read them.

I have more from Captain Morrison, and will post as time permits.

[captaxe]

There are over 400 letters. I've only just begun to scan and read them.

I have more from Captain Morrison, and will post as time permits.

 

 

Looking forward to it!

[Steve B.]

Outstanding!

 

I have a few letters from 3AD members, but to have a whole trunk full - wow!

 

Steve

[I Hate Moths]

Here's more.

[I Hate Moths]

A map of Stolberg .

It's my belief that Captain Morrison was the commanding officer of B company 33rd rgt.

[captaxe]

Your thread just keeps getting better. Love the Armored banner!!!

 

Any photos?

 

Greg

[Teamski]

Slick!!! Time to write a book....

 

-Ski

[I Hate Moths]

This is Tom ,Pauline & son Tim I believe the war was over when this was taken.

 

[RustyCanteen]

Excellent grouping.

 

RC

[Steve B.]

Wow! I have the A Company guidon. Good to know where B Company's is.

 

If you ever want to sell all or part of this, please let me know.

 

Steve

[I Hate Moths]

Company "B" 33rd Armored Regiment (L)

Camp Polk Louisiana

Captain J. C. Carrillo Commanding

The photo is dated October 1941.

 

In this photo the 33rd guidon is visible on the left side

[I Hate Moths]

A Broadcast from the European War Theatre

By Ted Malone

Interesting read

A quote from script

"I took a lot of names.Three kids sitting on the turret of a big tank, Corporal Harold Meely of Youngstown Ohio; Sergeant Dale Hoffine, of Murdock, Kansas; Sergeant Joe Breen of New York -- They were all with Captain Morrison of Pittsburgh, when the Americans had driven the Nazis off a big hill."

 

[I Hate Moths]

Uncle Sam's Peace Terms

The good old days, without political correctness!

This photo is from Tom's days with the CMTC. (Citizens Military Training Camp) His time with them goes back to the early 1930's.

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The Haltershank

Fort Myer Virginia

CMTC

Vol. VIII No.20 Published Daily at Camp Guy V. Henry, Va. July 25 1933

This is about half of the front page. There are four pages. I would have posted more, but staying under the 150K and legible is a real challenge. I have 1 more of these, July 24th 1935

[I Hate Moths]

Company E CMTC Fort G. G. Meade Md. Captain J. J. Davidson Commanding

This photo is 10x30 and is much clearer than what you see posted here.

[I Hate Moths]

Army Extension Courses 308th Cavalry Reserve. There are eight certificates.
Weapons and Musketry
Care of Animals and Stable Management
Aeriel Photography Reading
Military Law, Law of Military Offenses
Map Reading
Organization of the Army
Organization of the Cavalry
Administration
They date back to 1936. I also have his test papers.

Tom sent this flag back to be burned. I'm told that it was not burned as intended but returned to the family.

[KySoldier]

:thumbsup: Great story and photo's !! Can't wait to see more !! And I agree - I see a book coming !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[I Hate Moths]

Captain Morrison was mentioned twice in a book titled "Five Stars To Victory" by Eaton Roberts ; Published 1949
http://www.3ad.com/history/wwll/feature.pages/five.stars.htm
This map was produced in 1945 and said to be the inspiration for the book, and Appointment under section 37 National Defense Act

[I Hate Moths]

These are from some negatives .

That's Tom Morrison sleeping. (facing the camera)

[I Hate Moths]

This Cherbourg leaflet and another were with a letter to Pauline dated July 18,1944

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Here is a German Surrender leaflet, also with the letter dated July 18,1944

[JDK]

Great group!

 

JD

[338thRCT]

What a wonderful grouping. There are moments when I feel almost like an intruder when I read some of the letters from those who's life I have had the honor to look in to. But, it's good that folks like us are able to rescue these items from the literal trash can or the trash heap of human memory.