37 entries.
wrote on Apr 29 2026
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11:03 am
Great job putting together the tank museum, I visited about 10 years ago and got to see the Sherman live exhibition too. Well worth the trip. I love the website's virtual tour too, very well done.
wrote on Mar 13 2026
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11:12 pm
My father was in the 36th Texas WW 2 Norland Nard Husband.
wrote on Mar 13 2026
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11:11 pm
My father was in the 36th Texas WW 2 Norland Nard Husband.
wrote on Jan 20 2026
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12:44 am
I’m writing on behalf of my father-in-law, Salvatore Cherra, who served with the 36th Infantry, 142nd Regiment, Company F, and fought in the mountains of the Cassino, Italy region. “Sam” as we call him didn’t speak of his war service until he was 96 years old! We were amazed and in awe of what he told us regarding his service in Italy. He was injured when his unit came under fire in Venafro, which is not far from Cassino. Sam will celebrate his 102nd birthday in July. He is living independently and told me this evening that he just swapped his car for another! His mind is sharp and we
Look forward to visiting him and learning more about his service with each visit. The greatest generation!
wrote on Jan 19 2026
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1:29 am
Oh my goodness, I just watched a YouTube video about General Clark being more interested in capturing Rome than surrounding the Nazis. I went down the rabbit hole on Google and, to my amazement and immense pride, learned of the Texas Infantry. These men did everything asked of them and tenfold more. 14 Congressional Medals of Honor. And, on top of all their service in Europe, went on to demand a Congressional investigation of Mark Clark. That's a Texan for you. These men didn't care if Mark Clark was Eisenhower's protégé. They fought for their rights as strongly as they fought for the freedom of Europe.
People just habitually mutter, "Thank you for your service." But really, I thank all those who served in the past and those who continue to serve.
My little link to the Texas Infantry is my uncle. He was a Texas boy, born and bred. He never lived more than 30 miles from his birthplace. When he was drafted, sometime after Korea, they asked him where he wanted to serve. He immediately said, "The Texas Infantry! I want to stay in Texas!" The closest the Army let him get was Fort Polk. Military sense of humor.
*I've noticed some here asking for records. I started with the Department of Defense but learned these records are kept in the National Archives. You can sign up for an account that accesses most government entities, including the Archives. We simply filled out a form with his service number and said we were his children. It costs a little but the knowledge and history is well worth the cost.
Another uncle fought in the Pacific, the Battle of Munda Point, in the Solomon Islands, in particular. I've been researching his service records.
My family was also able to aquire my dad's military records. They have everything from enlistment to discharge. It's interesting to read about the places he served and remember the stories he told us. You also find out what his officers thought of him.
wrote on Jul 8 2025
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10:25 pm
I currently live in France, in a Village called Mertzwiller, liberated by the 36th on March 1945, and I was quite curious on visiting the museum. Unfortunately, the access restriction is preventing me and my wife on coming.
wrote on Jun 26 2025
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11:24 pm
My father Joseph served all his time in 443rd AAA AW BN(SP) and seven major battles. He was headquarters radioman.
wrote on Mar 23 2025
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12:51 am
Great(x5)grandfather Mateo Casillas and his brother Pablo, and their Uncle Juan rode with Juan Seguin when recruited from Espada. Fought at Concepcion, the Siege of Bexar, and Battle of Bexar. Cousin Gabriel Casillas was with Houston at San Jacinto. Dec 1835.
wrote on Jul 6 2024
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3:35 pm
Go to the 36TH ID Southern France , Lyon, Fr. ( combat book), you see soldiers on a small wheeled vehicle, the soldier sitting backwards withe helmet on, my dad- William L. Melton.
wrote on Jun 19 2024
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11:44 am
wrote on Jun 19 2024
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11:43 am
wrote on Jul 15 2023
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4:56 am
Thank you for providing information and context.
My father John Joseph Walsh fought in San Pietro, and was wounded by mortar fire on December 15, 1943. General Walker awarded a Silver Star commendation, to Lt. John Walsh, noting that he "staunchly refused medical assistance, and continued to guide his men to safety."
I didn't see the commendation paperwork until he passed away at age 55. I was 14, and had five other siblings ages 10 to 18.
But, I'd sit up late and talk to dad, and he could sometimes talk about military service. Three key ingredients to honor on the battlefield that he drilled in us kids:
1) Give orders you would carry out yourself; and no others.
2) Leaders don't leave soldiers behind.
3) Don't shoot at people that can't shoot back.
This site filled in some details, and helped my remember and understand dad better. He was under the command of a Captain, according to the accounts here, that died the same day dad was wounded; and the Captain was known for those qualities. Dad entered service as a private.
God bless you all for taking care of the whole lot of us.
wrote on May 23 2023
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5:59 pm
I LOVE YOUR SITE!!! I was in tears when I found my Grandfather's name.
My Grandfather was Staff Sergeant Raymond E. Frazier. He was in the 36th Infantry Division - Company C. 143d Infantry and fought at Monte Cassino.
Would you have any more info on him (any citations, medals, etc.?
Admin Reply by: Lisa Sharik
We do not have information on individual soldiers other than some file cards done in1945: https://36th-id.frb.io/infantry/raymondefrazier The National Archives might have more information
wrote on Jul 18 2022
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8:10 pm
you site is very easy to use but the green color makes it difficult to read and does not offer enough contrast
wrote on Jun 23 2022
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4:18 pm
My Father PFC Ronald Guercio 143rd G Co. Looking how i can get his Citations and any info on his wounds, thanks.
Admin Reply by: Lisa Sharik
Here is the file card we have for him: https://36th-id.frb.io/infantry/ronaldguercio If you send us an email at txmilmuseum@gmail.com I will be able to provide you with some other information.
wrote on Jun 2 2022
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4:38 pm
Great museum! Brought my friend who was visiting from out of town and we loved the displays and thorough detailed explanations of each display was clear and very informative. Only complaint is that the static displays of Tanks outside, the descriptions are so faded they are hard to read. Otherwise we loved our experience. Thank you!
Admin Reply by: Lisa Sharik
There are large signs for the static displays with pictures and descriptions located centrally among the various displays.
wrote on Mar 25 2022
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12:00 pm
Please bring back the current temperature on the LED scroll facing MoPac. It's so helpful. Thank you!
wrote on Mar 7 2022
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12:45 pm
Happy to see Presidential History on display with your addition of VH-34 Army One! Mr. Bob Spiers, 89 AW Historian Andrews AFB
wrote on Jan 22 2022
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1:40 pm
I like to add my dad name was private John f connelly from market street Perth Amboy New Jersey
Admin Reply by: Lisa Sharik
Your father is in the database: https://36th-id.frb.io/infantry/johnfconnelly
wrote on Jan 22 2022
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1:32 pm
Trying to research my dads action in Italy according to discharge papers was wounded on sept 18 1943 was a member of the CO B 143 infrantry but was MIA so not sure if being wounded on sept 18 is maybe a estimate notified his mother months later that he was POW Was eventually repatriated in
A prisoner exchange
Admin Reply by: Lisa Sharik
Our file cards are not official military, so at the time the cards were done in the summer of 1945, while the 36th was in occupation duty, your father was thought to have been killed https://36th-id.frb.io/infantry/johnfconnelly
He was taken off Company B book on September 16, 1943. You can find the After Action reports for the 143rd on our website: https://texasmilitaryforcesmuseum.org/after-action-reports-wwii/