Other 77th Armor Websites of interest:

Active 77th Armor

U.S Armor Association

1st Battalion 61st Infantry Regiment

Army Historical Foundation

The Society of the Fifth Division

Society of the First Infantry Division

194th Armored Brigade

From frankenmuth.org:

The idea of founding Frankenmuth was first fostered due to a German missionary named Frederick Wyneken working in the states of Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. In 1840, he wrote an appeal to all the Lutherans in Germany for help, telling them of the hardships of the German pioneers in his region and of their lack of pastors, churches, and schools.

Frankenmuth established a reputation for its flour, saw and woolen mills. They also produced beer, cheese, and sausage. A half dozen hotels served travelers. Agricultural and self-sustaining businesses were the norm.

Local pride in its government, schools, and civic organizations led the town in the 1960's through the 1980's to become a "bedroom" community for families. Economic and civic vitality serve the community as it prides itself on believing that all businesses have to work together. Cohesiveness and mutually agreed upon goals allow the city to face the future with confidence. For more information, visit the Frankenmuth Historical Museum