| S/SGT BOB WILLIAMS | Signed on: Sun 04 Jan 2009 20:01:44 EST
Serviced with 95IT from 1966
to 1970 in BCT,Receving co, HHq, as the training NCO. |
| Brian Hart USA (Ret) | Signed on: Fri 02 Jan 2009 15:41:50 EST
I learned of you Division from a former neighbor of mine, T/5 Alex Drozda. He spoke highly of the Division. After reading about what you went through, I know why. I am into WWII reenacting now. You guys are truely the Greatest Generation. Thanks |
| Rob Fraker | Signed on: Tue 30 Dec 2008 20:59:31 EST
Another 95th Vet leaves us. Berlen was in the 320th Combat Engineers and was awarded the Bronze Star when he used a bee hive charge to blow a German "fort" that had the unit pinned down. While running back to his position from setting the charge, an artillery or mortar round impacted near him tossing him in the air and wounding him severly and ending the war for him. That is how he received the Purple Heart mentioned.
Tomorrow he will be laid to rest. Below is his obituary.
He will be missed.
Berlen Garrett
GARRETT, BERLEN - age 86, of Knoxville, passed to his Heavenly home, December 27, 2008 at Hillcrest North. He was a member and deacon of Highland View Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran serving in WWII, where he received the Purple Heart as well as other medals. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Wilma King Garrett; brothers, Adrian, Verlen and Ulas Garrett; sisters, Myrtle Cox and Beatrice Garrett. Survived by wife of over 50 years, Gladys Spires Garrett; brother, Von Garrett; and several nieces and nephews. Service, 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Chapel, Fountain City, Rev. L.B. Herrell and Rev. Jack Day officiating. Family and friends will meet, 10:45 a.m., Wednesday, East View Memorial Gardens for interment at 11:00 a.m. Pallbearers: Ray Garrett, Raymond (Freddie) Spires, Wayne Spires, Howard, Gene and Mike Atkins, honorary pallbearers: David Atkins, Dr. John Self and the ministers and deacons of Highland View Baptist Church. The family wishes to extend special thanks to Hillcrest North 2nd floor and our many friends and family that supported us during his illness. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City. www.mynattfh.com |
