hooahmp2010 Posted December 13, 2016 Share #1 Posted December 13, 2016 This is an original unit photo of M Co 264th Infantry 66th Infantry Division WW2. The back has nearly every members signature on it with their address or hometown which I found to be very interesting. I may add more close up photos later if anyone is interested of the names. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWS Posted December 14, 2016 Share #2 Posted December 14, 2016 Nice! Isn't it great that all the information is there? It's always wonderful to be able to put a name on a face. Is there a title plate in the square box directly beneath the photo? Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooahmp2010 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted December 15, 2016 Absolutely. My grandfather is in the company photo as it was his unit before being transferred to the 3rd Infantry Division for the push into Southern France. I should note that the framed photo is actually a copy I had ran so I don't disturb the original as it is very fragile. The signed backing is on the original photo that I put up for safe keeping. Before I had done my research on the unit, since it wasn't the unit on his discharge papers, I simply had it inscribed with his name and years of service. I used a magnifying glass and was able to catch a corner of the unit patch and narrowed it down to two possible divisions. I then emailed a veteran's organization historian from the 66th, who confirmed the exact unit and my suspicions. I may have the engraving re-done to more accurately reflect the find, just haven't done so yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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