Dr. John McAuliffe

Just learned of Mr. McAuliffes death. He helped me many years ago to find the unit my father was in during the Battle of the Bulge. He sent me books and other artifacts about the Bulge that was priceless to me. What a gentleman I felt like I was with my father when I talked to him. Thank you Mr. McAuliffe for your devotion to God and Country. I will never forget you and other veterans such as my father. You were what it means for us to understand the Greatest Generation, I salute you

Thankyou for your service. You along with the rest are one of a kind. Rest in the sweetest peace.
Laura

Sadly, I just learned of John's passing today in Henderson, Nv. My name brought to the attention of the Historical News keeper for the Battle of the Bulge Veteran's. I am the 2nd cousin of John E. McAuliffe and his siblings. My father, Francis Russell McAuliffe and John were 1st cousins; each of their fathers were brothers. I shared many wonderful conversations of WWII with John and when I worked as the Exec Asst to **The Adjutant General for the Nv National Guard I traced a link mentioned by...

John,

You were from the Greatest Generations. I will always remember Fort Indiantown Gap and the Battle of the Bulge reenactments and trips to Europe.

May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields. May God hold you gently in the palm of his hands.

Howard

Dr. McAuliffe was a wonderful gentleman. I worked as his dental assistant from 1966 to 1968. I NEVER knew of his service and heroism. He was very meek and well mannered. When my brother died in Viet Nam in 1967 he was so very kind and attentive to me and my family . . . BECAUSE HE TOO WAS A HERO ! Thank you Dr. McAuliffe for all of your kindness to me and the great memories I have of being in your employ. Enjoy your New Home.

Deepest sympathy to John's family and friends. I had the privilege of meeting John in 1999 at a reunion of the 87th Infantry Division and have many happy memories from other reunions with him and his comrade George Watson. He was a historian about the Battle of the Bulge of WWII and always willing to share his stories. He will be missed by many.

I served with John on the Armed Forces Committee of Worcester. He was a proud veteran and a true gentleman. Sending sincere condolences to his family and friends on his passing.

Harry Kustigian
USMC Vietnam Veteran