Memorial Day 2026
The 87th Infantry Division lost over 1300 souls in World War 2. Below is a link to a list of the Fallen on our website.
Since last Memorial Day, we have lost two of our veterans pictured below.
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News: News and Events
Reunion Dates 10/29-11/1/26
Wilmington, NC
Open the attached pdf to get information on the 87th IDLA Reunion and Educational Forum scheduled for October 29 thru November 1, 2026 in Wilmington, NC. The schedule of events and hotel reservation information is included in the attachment.
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2026 Tim Higgins Scholarship
by Executive Editor | 27 April 2025
The Legacy Association’s mission is to preserve the World War II contributions of the 87th Infantry Division and educate the public about the significant sacrifices and contributions of the Division’s soldiers during this pivotal global war. The 87th was an instrumental unit in General George S. Patton’s 3rd Army success in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. The Legacy Association is a group of sons, daughters, other relatives and friends [more...]
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New GAN Published
The Golden Acorn News for the first quarter of 2026 has been published and is accessible in the Members Area.
New Personal Remembrance Added to Articles
As I Remember It by Stumpy Watson
Ward Watson, Jr shared a Compilation of his father's GAN Articles entitled "As I Remember It" and a YouTube interview of his father entitled "God Bless the WWII Veterans."
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Bill Allen Passes at Age 102
Warren William “Bill” Allen, Jr (C-335FA) passed away peacefully at home in Kirkwood, MO on February 12, 2026, at the age of 102. He is survived by his loving [more...] ⓘ
New GAN Published
The Golden Acorn News for the fourth quarter of 2025 has been published and is accessible in the Members Area.
87th ID Monument at Obergailbach
The 87th IDLA has joined with the Best Defense Foundation and their executive director, Amanda Thompson (granddaughter of Jimmie Bordelon F-347) and Jack Johnson, local historian, [more...] ⓘ
Josh Headlee passes away at Age 49
Josh Headlee (husband of Korine Headlee, the granddaughter of Jack Higgins A-346) of Stillwater, MN, passed away at his home on December 14, 2025, after a courageous one-month battle [more...] ⓘ
Dr. Arthur Kunin Passes Away Just Shy of His 100th Birthday
On July 16, 2025, Dr. Arthur S. Kunin,(HQ3-347) aged 99 years, passed away at his home at the Quarry Hill Residence in South Burlington, Vermont. He was born on August 11, 1925 to [more...] ⓘ
Faith, Family, and Friendly Fire Place Brought Me Home
In the December 2024 edition of the Golden Acorn News, we ran a story on the book, Faith, Family, and Friendly Fire Place Brought Me Home, that Past President and son of Lauren Dean, [more...] ⓘ
Acornette Grace Sherk Passes Away at Age 104
It is with a deep sense of loss that we announce the passing of Grace M. Sherk, wife of Ervin Sherk (I-346), on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. She passed peacefully in her home at Grossmont [more...] ⓘ
Memorial Day Tribute
In Honor of our veterans lost over the last year
Bob Picher (K-346)
Joe Roes (E-346)
New Photo Galleries Added
The John Kuzmick, Norman Milford, Ralph Swenson and Bob Welsh Galleries have been added to the photo galleries and are currently highlighted in the Featured Galleries section along [more...] ⓘ
Bob Welsh (K-347) Passes Away at 102
Robert Brownlee Welsh (K-347), who photographed many of Charlotte’s brides, families, and individuals, died January 3, 2025, with a legacy that included World War II service in [more...] ⓘ
Norbert Dishaw (I-347) passes away at age 99
Norbert R. Dishaw (I-347), age 99, of Crystal Falls, MI, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI.
2024 Reunion
The 2024 Reunion in St. Louis held in conjunction with the Battle of the Bulge Association was a great success. The weekend started Thursday night when four veterans, including Bob [more...] ⓘ
Bob Zeller Passes Away Just Shy of 100
Robert ("Bob") Hugo Zeller (HQ3-347), a lifelong Napa resident, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024, six weeks shy of his 100th birthday. He was a devoted husband, father, [more...] ⓘ