In
Memory of Lt. Col. George F. Barber
George Barber served in Headquarters Battery as the commanding officer of the 87th AFA Bn.
Col. Barber was born on April 21, 1915 - he passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2006 at the age of 91.
(Submitted by Suzanne Burke)
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In
Memory of Lt. Alvin Cowling, Jr.
Alvin Cowling, Jr. served in Headquarters Battery. He was killed in action on Jan. 12, 1945.
(Submitted by the Garretsons)
Text of Article
SANGER,
March 7 [1945] (Spl) First Lt. Alvin Cowling, Jr., field artilleryman,
who was commissioned on the field of
battle last Aug. 8 [1944] and awarded the Bronze Star Medal for heroic
action in France was killed in Belgium
Jan. 12 [1945], according to an official notice to his parents here. A
Graduate of Texas A&M College,
he enlisted in 1941 and served 15 months in the Canal Zone before going
overseas to England.
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In Memory of Sgt. Raul
A. Noriega (My Dad)
(Submitted by John E. Noriega)
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My dad -- Sgt. Raul A. Noriega "C" Battery
December 15, 1945
This photo was taken on his wedding day!
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My dad's original draft card
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Pfc.
Virgil E. Servison receiving his Silver Star
(Submitted by Cov Logan)
1st Lt. Edward Klinge
(Submitted by his grandson Travis "Dutch" Lowrie)
The following pictures were taken
in Ludwigsburg - July 1945
 
Lt. Klinge and his driver
"Zap"
Lt. Klinge & other officers of the 87th
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Dutch found
& purchased this on eBay
How's that for a surprise picture?
Recent Picture of Gilbert O. Crow Eagle
Submitted by Debbie Peterson
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Sitting: Flora & Gilbert Crow Eagle - HQ Battery
Standing: Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Crow Eagle (Gilbert's Son)
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Group Picture from 1997 OKC Reunion
Picture of Sgt. Willis McConnell (Capt. Olson's driver)
His old uniform
Submitted by his daughter Margaret Longwood
Updated by: J. Noriega
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