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Robin
Junior Member
Member # 379
Posts: 1
From: Birmingham. AL
Registered: 6/17/2009
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posted 6/17/2009 4:42:07 PM    
My daddy, Robert Knowles, was in the 134th. He had a friend, KIA, only name I know is AL. Al was an orthodox jew. he was killed prior to the unit aarriving in Berlin. When they got to Berlin, their truck mechanic riggd a phonorgaph to the truck battery and in memory of AL they played Sophie Tucker's "My Yiddishe Mama" from Under de Linder to the Brandeberg Gate. The story was printed in the Stars and Stripes and many newspapers. Someone just sent me the letter from Sophie Tucker's estate. I would like to know if anyone remembers this or has a copy of the arictle from any paper. I am so proud of all of you, but sep. my daddy!
Many thanks for all you did.
Robin Knowles Miner
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MikeWoldenberg
Junior Member
Member # 16
Posts: 303
From: University at Buffalo (NY)
Registered: 6/1/2004
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posted 6/17/2009 9:37:36 PM
Dear Robin, Until I read this, I had no idea that the
134th went to Berlin. I will follow that up with Ken
Klinedinst, the Unit Representative. I looked on the left
side of the screen and clicked on Killed in Action. The 134th did not have an Al listed. I note there are not many
Alberts or Alvins on the killed in action lists. If you
saw the last name, would you recognize it? There was an
Albert Kill who himself was killed in action; he was a member of the 119th. I can go through the whole listing
of KIA looking for Albert, Allen, Alvin, etc.
I wonder, by the way, whether Al ate Spam. I guess he bent the rules.
Originally posted by Robin:
My daddy, Robert Knowles, was in the 134th. He had a friend, KIA, only name I know is AL. Al was an orthodox jew. he was killed prior to the unit aarriving in Berlin. When they got to Berlin, their truck mechanic riggd a phonorgaph to the truck battery and in memory of AL they played Sophie Tucker's "My Yiddishe Mama" from Under de Linder to the Brandeberg Gate. The story was printed in the Stars and Stripes and many newspapers. Someone just sent me the letter from Sophie Tucker's estate. I would like to know if anyone remembers this or has a copy of the arictle from any paper. I am so proud of all of you, but sep. my daddy!
Yours truly, Mike Woldenberg
Legacy Member
Many thanks for all you did.
Robin Knowles Miner
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Ken Klinedinst
Junior Member
Member # 382
Posts: 16
From: New Hampshire
Registered: 6/19/2009
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posted 6/19/2009 10:22:44 PM
Hi Robin,
I am the unit Rep for the 134th Armored Ordinance Battalion. I am a Legacy member, at one time called second generation.
I don't have an answer to your question, I say this because the 134th was never in Berlin. This does not mean I will not help you find an answer. Your Dad was in the 134th and listed on our 17,000 members list. The 134th lists only 5 KIA's one is named Vernal Winje, now he could have been called Vern or Al. The next question is Winje a Jewish name? It could be, it's origin is possible Norwegian.
Winje was not KIA he died of non battle injuries [DNB], on Aug 1, 1945. It is not unusual people refer to all war related deaths as KIA, only because they are unaware there other categories of death.
Who [name} sent you the letter? How do they know your are Robert's daughter? Can you scan the letter and email a copy?
Regards,
Ken
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Ken Klinedinst
Junior Member
Member # 382
Posts: 16
From: New Hampshire
Registered: 6/19/2009
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posted 6/20/2009 6:52:50 AM
Sent an email to Stars and Stripes research services.
I am a Legacy member and Vice President of the 12th Armored Division Association. The 12th AD fought in the ETO 1944-1945 and was decommissioned at the wars end.
We have several websites, one has a very active message board and this is the reason I am contacting you, enlisting your help in answering a recently post question.
The posted question.
“My daddy, Robert Knowles, was in the 134th. He had a friend, KIA, only name I know is AL. Al was an orthodox Jew. He was killed prior to the unit arriving in Berlin. When they got to Berlin, their truck mechanic rigged a phonograph to the truck battery and in memory of AL they played Sophie Tucker's "My Yiddish Mama" from Under de Linder to the Brandenburg Gate. The story was printed in the Stars and Stripes and many newspapers. Someone just sent me the letter from Sophie Tucker's estate. I would like to know if anyone remembers this or has a copy of the article from any paper. I am so proud of all of you, but esp. my daddy!
Many thanks for all you did.”
The message refers to the Stars and Stripes as one place the story was printed. The 134th AOB was a battalion within the 12th AD. Is it possible for you to research this story?
Regards,
Ken Klinedinst
kbk@mcttelecom.com
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