Championhilz Posted September 24, 2008 Share #1 Posted September 24, 2008 I just picked up from Ebay this small paper grouping belonging to Lt. Charles Russell Garis, who was killed on February 9, 1945, while serving with the 610th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Garis was inducted into the army in April 1941, accepted into OCS in September 1942, and eventually assigned to the 608th Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was sent overseas in the spring of 1944 and assigned to the 610th. Lt. Garis is buried in Arlington Cemetery. Here's a Christmas Card Garis sent to some friends in 1944: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Championhilz Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share #2 Posted September 24, 2008 Here's another Christmas Card Garis sent in 1941 from Fort Meade: And here's a postcard he sent: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Championhilz Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted September 24, 2008 I like the 29th Infantry Division letterhead on this one: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Championhilz Posted September 24, 2008 Author Share #4 Posted September 24, 2008 And last, here is his obituary: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usryan Posted September 24, 2008 Share #5 Posted September 24, 2008 Hi, It's nice document ! I love specially the Christmas card from Tank Battalion !! Regards Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted September 24, 2008 Share #6 Posted September 24, 2008 Tank DESTROYER Battalion Nice grouping indeed. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usryan Posted September 24, 2008 Share #7 Posted September 24, 2008 Tank DESTROYER Battalion Oups !! Regards Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
posse Posted September 24, 2008 Share #8 Posted September 24, 2008 Marvellous grouping! rgds Bart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-X Posted September 24, 2008 Share #9 Posted September 24, 2008 Tank DESTROYER Battalion Nice grouping indeed. Erwin LMFAO Go get 'em Erwin. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted September 24, 2008 Share #10 Posted September 24, 2008 Was not meant to be mean, Tim. These letters are interesting reading material. Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Baker Posted September 24, 2008 Share #11 Posted September 24, 2008 Very nice. I think Erwin likes it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeeper704 Posted September 24, 2008 Share #12 Posted September 24, 2008 Who? Me???? Naaaaah ......... I love it! Erwin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captaxe Posted September 26, 2008 Share #13 Posted September 26, 2008 Great grouping! Just as an FYI, I checked the 610th TD Battalion History I have-- Garis is listed in the KIA section. Regarding his activities at the time of his death, the 610th was supporting elements of the 4th Division near the Belgium/Luxembourg border and moved into Germany on February 7. Garis, who was a lieutenant in the Recon Company, was temporarily attached to B Co., and was killed when he was caught by artillery fire outside of an Infantry command post just north of Neidermehlen, Germany on February 9. Treasure that grouping. Regards, Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinjbeisel Posted December 11, 2018 Share #14 Posted December 11, 2018 Hello, do you still have these items belonging to Lt. Garis? I ask because my grandmother is Lt. Garis' cousin. At 87-years-old, she still has some fond memories of her cousin and is close with some of his direct descendants, whom I'm sure would appreciate the return of these items (if you would be so kind and amenable). Thank you in advance for your consideration. Best, Colin Colin James Beisel [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianUScollector44 Posted March 29, 2023 Share #15 Posted March 29, 2023 Wow, very nice looking memorablia!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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