This site includes all the war photos taken during the battle and after the war
by Lt Colonel Red Andrews himself (principaly at Bastogne and Berchtesgaden)
Unique photos, never published
Presentation
Everett Andrews was nicknamed « Red » because he was red-haired.
Red was a fervent patriot of his country; very proud of his family and had a very great friendship feelings for the inhabitants of Bastogne: especially for the Leroy family of Savy where, during the battle, he stayed at n ° 6 with three other officers.
He awaited his return to Bastogne with great impatience. He liked to return to “breathe” the air of the families he had known during the offensive : Lejeune house in Longchamps where he was wounded ; Maria and Gabriel Delperdange Liners family in Savy . He particularly enjoyed meeting the children of the schools of Bastogne. It was a real happiness for him.
He was fond of seeing some old Veteran friends and his main friends as well as André Meurisse.
Each time he asked to see – his tree in the peacewood -to see the foxholes in the Bois Jacques Forest –to see the chapel of Foy and traces of the war on the walls of houses – to see the Rolley château where he was treated for his battle wound – to see the Hemroulle Aidtation. – to see “Coco”, a very old and very impressive Buffalo from the D’Hoffchmidt farm. – and last but not least, to take part into the Bastogne Parade, on « Nuts Day ». He particularly adored and first of all revisiting the Barack Heints: the command post of the 101st airborne
He was honored to meet the Belgium King Philippe at the 70th anniversary ;; to have the presentation of his history and his personal photos taken during the war, at the Bastogne war museum in the presence of the American Ambassador, Madame Bauer.To have his picture on the front of the City Hall of Bastogne for the 75th anniversary.
Two of the photos he shot during WW-II are on permanent display in the lobby of the Bastogne town hall: one showing a glider « waco « landing on the « sans souci » plain in Bastogne and one taken in Berchtesgaden: « the Screaming Eagle : Bastion of Bastogne ; 101th Airborne » ». This was a panel made by the GI’s themselves. They represented themselves as “Bastion de Bastogne”: quite a symbol. The city of Bastogne has made it “Le mur du Souvenir » (the wall of memory)”
Thanks Red , we’ll never forget you. « Hugs and kisses. »
NB : The handwritten texts shown on various photos were written by Red Andrews himself and his son Stuart.
During the battle of the Bulge, Red was a forward observer for the 377th Parachute Field Artillery in support to the 502nd Regiment of the 101st Airborne
Fayetteville N.C. 28303-5118
Born February 22, 1921 – At Monticello, Indiana
Married June 1, 1946 – To Margaret Rosina Baker in Kankakee, Illinois, First Baptist Church
Red had :
- 3 children : Suzanne ; Stuart ; Rett
- 4 Grand children. : Blair, Sara, Graeme , Staci.
- 11 Great Grand child.
Red had one sister, Jean. Red also had as brother Butch. Butch died when he was young in a swimming accident.
College Studies – University of Illinois – Agriculture/ROTC
Joined the Army – July, 1943 – Unit at that time, went to Officer Candidate School
Left USA July 3, 1944 and arrived on July 11, 1944 in England.
In England, was assigned to the 101st Airborne stationed in England.
He was assigned as well as Forward obervator for the 377th Field Artillery.
Middle of September, 101st went into Holland, but Red stayed in England.
Red Passed away on the March 27th 2017