Seeking members of the 98th Infantry Division from WWII

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Hi! I am writing to you on behalf of my grandfather, Hank (Henry) Tagtmeyer. He served in the 98th Infantry Division at the end of WWII as a replacement for the original infantry and trained for deployment in Japan. He was one of 15,000 replacements for the Division at the end of the war. He is looking for information on his unit. He is 94 years old and believes those they relieved all had aged out (why they were replacing them), and wondering if he is the sole surviving member of the unit or if there are others who would like to be reunited with them. If you have any available information or can point me in the right direction, all leads would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Don Dantine · Answer

Audrey, My Father, Donald J. Dantine, was in the 391st Regiment as a unit of the 98 Infantry. Awhile back I had googled my father name and found the history of the 391st. In case you have not scene It I will give you the address. It was in the Bangor Public Library.&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; http://digicom.bpl.lib.me.us/ww_reg_his At the end has a lost of all in the regiment. Your Grandfather is listed. My Father passed away in 1994. He was in school when he was called up in May 1942 until Feb.1946. He was a Captain when he was discharged. He was in Japan at the time. Wish I could be of more help. Don Dantine

Seeking members of the 98th Infantry Division from WWII

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