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.
ⓘ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...]
ⓘThe Golden Acorn News for the first quarter of 2026 has been published and is accessible in the Members Area.
This issue is dedicated to our 87th Division veterans who died over the last 15 years, but we were unaware of their passing. Our apologies go out to the families for not properly honoring their loved ones previously.
This issue continues a series of articles on 87th veterans who were prisoners of war covering the ordeal of Cpl. Mahlon Krum (B-346), who was captured at Jenneville, [more...]
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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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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...] ⓘ
The Golden Acorn News for the fourth quarter of 2025 has been published and is accessible in the Members Area.
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 (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...] ⓘ
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...] ⓘ
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...] ⓘ
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...] ⓘ
In Honor of our veterans lost over the last year
Bob Picher (K-346)
Joe Roes (E-346)
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...] ⓘ
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 R. Dishaw (I-347), age 99, of Crystal Falls, MI, died on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay, WI.
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...] ⓘ
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...] ⓘ
Walter Leroy Pope (CAN-346), age 98, of Mackinaw City, Michigan, passed away on August 16, 2024. Walter was born on October 16, 1925, in Petoskey, Michigan the son of the late Dewey [more...] ⓘ
