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    VE Day - May 8, 1945

    Great day in history. Nazi asshats put out with the trash.

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    The back of this photo reads: "May 8, 1945 - VE Day, somewhere near Holtensen, Germany: Hard Hearted Hunter has laid down his gun and will fight no more."

    Stanley Hunter was in the Coastal Artillery of the Georgia National Guard from 1937 to 1940, going from Private to Staff Sergeant.

    He enlisted March 31, 1940 and went active duty Nov 25, 40 after a fall of football at Georgia Military College. He was in the Anti Tank Company of the 137th Infantry Regiment based in Kansas, that was assigned to the 35th Division, Third Army. The 35th was reassigned to the Ninth Army in January 1945. He was at Normandy, St. Lo, and Battle of the Bulge. He was field promoted to Captain, but was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in August '45.

    In 1945, the 35th was a lead force for the Allies, and in April had advanced to the Elbe River to link with the Russian Army. The Anti-Tank Company had pulled back from the Elbe in late April into more of an occupying force in the Hanover area - specifically stationed in Holtensen. The entire 35th Division was in the Hannover area governing and occupying the sector.

    Missions of the 137th Infantry Regiment during the month of May consisted of occupying and governing a zone southwest of Hannover, Germany from 1 - 17 May and then occupying a zone in the Ruhr area from 18 - 31 May.

    He was my Grandaddy, and my hero.
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    We thank him for his service. Hero indeed. The greatest generation for sure.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BrunswickDawg View Post

    The back of this photo reads: "May 8, 1945 - VE Day, somewhere near Holtensen, Germany: Hard Hearted Hunter has laid down his gun and will fight no more."

    Stanley Hunter was in the Coastal Artillery of the Georgia National Guard from 1937 to 1940, going from Private to Staff Sergeant.

    He enlisted March 31, 1940 and went active duty Nov 25, 40 after a fall of football at Georgia Military College. He was in the Anti Tank Company of the 137th Infantry Regiment based in Kansas, that was assigned to the 35th Division, Third Army. The 35th was reassigned to the Ninth Army in January 1945. He was at Normandy, St. Lo, and Battle of the Bulge. He was field promoted to Captain, but was discharged as a Staff Sergeant in August '45.

    In 1945, the 35th was a lead force for the Allies, and in April had advanced to the Elbe River to link with the Russian Army. The Anti-Tank Company had pulled back from the Elbe in late April into more of an occupying force in the Hanover area - specifically stationed in Holtensen. The entire 35th Division was in the Hannover area governing and occupying the sector.

    Missions of the 137th Infantry Regiment during the month of May consisted of occupying and governing a zone southwest of Hannover, Germany from 1 - 17 May and then occupying a zone in the Ruhr area from 18 - 31 May.

    He was my Grandaddy, and my hero.
    Awesome

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    https://www.warhistoryonline.com/wor...ands-dead.html


    Check out the unexplored bomb? Also check out how bomb strikes were recorded back then with the graphic?

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    Quote Originally Posted by TaleofTwoDogs View Post
    Great day in history. Nazi asshats put out with the trash.
    Unfortunately, they are not gone forever. They are still around.
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