Helmet of Lt Col George J Grant O-319613

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As you can see from the posts above I was contacted by one of the sons of Lt Col George Grant.

 

Alex very kindly sent me some pictures of his Father along with scans of his Fathers service record. Alex had kindly allowed me to post the following items to bring the story up to date. It's very nice to finally piece everything together.

 

Lt Col Grant was Regular Army and attended the Valley Forge Military Acadamy and upon commissioning served in a Tank Destroyer unit before assuming command of the 320th Ord Bn, he then saw service in Europe from Normandy to the end of the war.

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Lt Col George J Grant.

 

 

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This picture was obviously taken in Europe during the winter of 1944/45.

Lt Col Grant is on the right smoking a pipe. The soldier on the left is Alex's Mothers Brother.

 

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Another picture taken in Europe. Next to a German transport plane. Lt Col Grant is on the right.

 

Rich

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And finally Lt Col Grants brother served in England with the 8th Airforce. 390th Bomb Group.

 

 

390th were stationed in Suffolk - not that far at all from where I live.

 

Thanks to Alex for kindly taking the time to provide all the information and photos of his Father. It's much appreciated.

 

Rich

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Rich & Alex,

 

Appreciate you sharing the records and photos on the forum.

 

regards,

pat