PHOTO GALLERY 8
of the

87th Armored Field Artillery Battalion

These photos were copied from the 87th Jeopard Book and there is
no record of who took them. If any member has photos he would
like published here, please contact the Association.
Picture quality may be blamed on the Kraut paper.

Gallery 8 (Picture 36)

#36-12 Apr 1945 Forward Observing in
St. Andreasborg/Harz with a JEOPARD
jeep coming up the street.



This ends our pictorial story taking us from the shores of Normandy to the heartland of Germany.
Please see Special Pictures for additional photographs submitted by Association Members.

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Explanation Of Service Ribbons of The 87th
One American Defense Ribbon* Service prior to 7 Dec. 1941
Two American Campaign Ribbon Service from 7 Dec. 1941 to Dec. 31,1946 in the American Theater.
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European Theater of Operations with Battle Stars as Follows:

  • Normandy Campaign

  • N. France Campaign

  • Central Europe Campaign

  • Ardennes Campaign

  • Rhineland Campaign

Service in the European, African, or Middle East Theaters.
Four World War II Victory Ribbon Serving at end of WW II.
Five WW II Occupation Ribbon Service in the occupation of Germany.

*Remember the 87th was organized on July 15, 1941.



Updated by: J. Noriega

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