Comments on: D-Day: U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division's Desperate Hours on Omaha Beach

By: Bill Bennett

Bill Bennett — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 01:12:43 +0000

I have a brother in law that was in the first division on Normandy
Any source available to get information on his exact unit and/or a roster of names connecting him .He was awarded three Bronze Stars and was in the unit that went on to St. Lo.His famikt never had any of his combat records,he kept it to himself.
Name: Hassel Skinner from Indian Mound, Tn.

By: Peggy Garrity

Peggy Garrity — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:22:58 +0000

My dad was in the 1st Division, Battery C, 32nd Field Artillery. He won a Silver Star on DDay at St. Laurent sur Mer, running back down the beach to swim out and get a radio and run back. He was at Battle of the Bulge and all major battles. He died when I was 10 so I don't know too many details. Am going to Normandy Beach in November and am thrilled to look on this myself. So proud of these men and women.

By: Jeanne Del Favero

Jeanne Del Favero — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:30:15 +0000

My Dad was in the 1st division, 16th infantry. He was in the antitank company mine platoon and was attacted to the Corp of engineers. He served in North Africa, Sicily & landed on Omaha Beach on d-day
( first wave). He continue through Europe until he returned home in 1945. he was always so proud of the days that he served with The Big Red One.

By: Jon

Jon — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 09:24:36 +0000

My father was a medic and on the first wave on Omaha Beach. I am in the process of putting together his pictures and letters. I would love to talk. Jon

By: Vincent Kosorek

Vincent Kosorek — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:29:58 +0000

My father Valerie W Kosorek served with the 1st Div Combat Engineers thruout the entire North Africa, Sicily, European campaign. He received a battlefield commission in Sicily, and landed in Normandy as a Lieutenant. He landed on Omaha beach at 0700 hrs attached to the 16th inf to secure the beach exit. From what I can read ( verified ) Co A was instrumental in clearing a lane to exit rd E-1. He participated every one of the major battles that the First Division participated in. Definately a member of the greatest generation, and he never talked about it.

By: Elizaeth Gettig

Elizaeth Gettig — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:18:32 +0000

My Dad was with the US 1st Division, C company on D-day. I would like to reach out to others who might have been there