87th Inf Golden Acorns
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I just wanted to mention what a thrill and honor it was, in the Atlanta airport recently, to spot a gray-haired man with a cap and shoulder insignia bearing the familiar golden acorn of the 87th! I had been reading about this active div. that took part in the Ardennes and march across Germany. I gave the vet my card and, though I haven't had an e-mail from him yet, still am hoping he'll write me. He doesn't have e-mail himself, and will have to rely on his son (who was with him, coming from a reunion of some sort, connecting in ATL). But you know how that goes... the kids have little or no interest in "our war". I'd like to correspond with his dad. They were heading for John Wayne airport south of Los Angeles, for home. But, I can only kick myself for not pressing for the son's e-mail address for a f.u. (That's "follow-up", for your saltier types!)

 

Anybody else out there who served in the 87th?

Fred (Google me for my e-address, as I think we're not supposed to give addresses on this forum): Fred Lanting

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87th Inf Golden Acorns - by Mr.GSD - 10-25-2007, 01:15 PM
87th Inf Golden Acorns - by ND-Jim - 10-25-2007, 04:12 PM
87th Inf Golden Acorns - by Walt's Daughter - 10-25-2007, 07:31 PM

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