TIMBERWOLF ARTIFACTS
W.W.II 104th Infantry Division
(Burdette Davis Page)
This page pays tribute to the W.W.II 104th Army Infantry
Division,
better known as the "Timberwolves", under the command of Major General
Terry de la Mesa Allen. This is a non official web site, not
affiliated
with the U.S. Army or any other government agency. Information in
this web site is designed to augment the official 104th Infantry
Division
Home Page web site: http://www.104infdiv.org/
Please refer to the official home page for complete information
about the Timberwolf Division. Timberwolves or Timberwolf "Pups"
are invited and encouraged to use this site to gather additional
information about former buddies. Anyone having additional
information
on the 104th, photos or other memorabilia are requested to contact the
webmaster of this site.
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The following information is from Connie
Davis Kendall, daughter of Timberwolf veteran, 1st Sergeant Burdette Davis, from
the 104th
Division, 2nd Battalian, 413th Regiment, HQ Company. Connie is
searching for more information about her
father.
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Thank
you for sharing this information about your father Connie.
(click on an image to enlarge, back
to return)
10/28/06 -"Hello Robert,
Forgot to mention that the sign picture has written on the back... This
sign is out of Cologne
-it is in regards to the bridges over the Rhine. I have much info that
came through Headquarters and would be happy to share. Example... Brief
Diary Of Dates And Places For Men Of Dagger Rose.
Researching further I think these photos were taken on May
17,1945 in Kassel,Germany. Dad seemed to regard this as a place of
celebration. The photo taken in the train car I am not sure of the
location. I think Norman Rockwell could have done a wonderful painting
of this moment. As to the names of the men in the pictures I don't
know. Would be wonderful to find out. After the war dad was president
of the Iowa Timberwolf Association. This web site would mean a lot to
him."
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02/22/07 -" The pictures that I sent you were taken
in
Kassel,Germany May 17,1945. It appears to be a time of relaxing and
celebration with soldiers enjoying what could be German wine. I do not
know the names of the men with my dad but maybe someone remembers that
day. I am not sure where they were going from Kassel. I also sent you a
picture of a sign that was posted out of Cologne in regards to the
bridges over the Rhine. It reads "Over these bridges
pass the finest men and equipment in the world. Take care of
them... Camouflage."
I have a wonderful scrapbook that dad kept. Very fragile but true to
the honor and pride of the Timberwolves. Thank you for the story. My
dad would be recognized for his small size but his goodness as well. I
appreciate your efforts in honoring these brave men."
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02/22/07 -"Hello Robert,
I have e-mailed you before regarding my father 1st Sergeant
Burdette Davis. Since then I have found his scrapbook that he kept
during the war. He served with the 413th 2nd Bat Headquarters Company
as your father-in-law did. Beside photos I have found orders from
Dwight Eisenhower, Notes on Brest Operations and more. Wonderful
history lesson! Attached are photos of Burdette and his Timberwolf
comrades. Any response would be greatly appreciated as I do this in his
memory.
Sincerely,
Connie Davis Kendall"
