in the photos with my father. to help me interpret some of the things that I have!
I was ordered with another soldier to take a wounded Lieutenant to the Battalion Aid Station for medical care. WebInfantry Brigades, the 151st Field Artillery Brigade, and was supported 76th Infantry Division "Onaway Division" The division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed on the blue chief. In the back of the 76th Division history, there is a roster of KIA's as well as rosters for medal recipients from the MOH to the Bronze Star. 1994 Topps Heritage American Heroism #AH-WWII3 22ND Infantry Married my high school sweetheart (62 years and counting), and worked a couple of years before deciding to take advantage of the G.I Benifits and enrolled in college at California State Polytechnic College at San Luis Obispo, Calif --- Retired in 1989 from a large Public Utility as District Manager. was found dead of shrapnel wounds to the throat. John Kopera
Participated in the mopping up operations of the Rhineland - Held up a couple of days at Oberweissel on the Rhine. He is almost 89 years old. If you can help me with information, It would really be helpful. Very little was forthcoming. :think: If he were in the 385th instead I could assist you more. From March 2020 to August 2020, Brigadier General Douglas A. Cherry served as acting commanding general. Again I was pinned down in the shallow ditch behind a burned out jeep. We are providing instructional convoy operations lanes as well as the opposing enemy forces.. With the outbreak of World War I, the First Infantry was reorganized into the 151st Infantry Regiment, and assigned to the 76th Infantry Brigade, 38th Division. The 304th reached Southampton, England on 4 December 1944. Clyde H. Horning. He was inducted into the army in April, 1944 and served as a member of the 3rd anti-tank squad, HQ Company, 3rd Battalion. In addition to his medals, I have some photos, badges and personal items that he kept and would be happy to show them
departamentos en venta en miraflores de segunda I am looking for anyone in the 417th who might have known Verlon M. Horton. (Apparently working its way back to the point of entry and falling out). The following 2 pages use this file: User:Zinneke/Nei Biller iwwer Ltzebuerg/2020 February 1-9; File:SC 364288 - Members of 3rd Battalion, 417th Regiment, 76th Infantry Division, clean their weapons before moving up to the line. 'Always First," 1945, 33 leaves. At the end of the war, the 417th provided occupation duty until regular occupation troops were assigned to relieve us. 417 Bn, Co F. 4th platoon. He is not sure where in Germany. Lawrenceburg, IN. 2.
Nickname: Onaway Division; formerly called Liberty Bell Division. Shoulder patch: An escutcheon with a red field and a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed on the blue chief. We reported the incident and the barking dogs. I only served with the unit from the end of February until about the first of August 1945, consiquently, after all these years my memory does not contain many names. I guess it was a bit funny -- me, standing there as one of two survivors of my squad with bullet holes in my shirt and a bullet lodged in my boot asking if I was qualified for the badge. In passing through a number of farm towns (I don't remember their names) white sheets were hanging from many windows, there was little or no resistance from the enemy. 23rd Infantry Regiment, US Army; 29th Infantry Division Blue and Grey , USA; 2nd US Army; 3.
I am interested if they have a roster. Purple Heart. In 1942 a typical infantry regiment consisted of a headquarters and band, a headquarters company, a service company, an anti-tank company, a cannon Do you have any idea if he was an enlisted man or an officer? Mostly it was walk - walk - walk day and night with occasional light to moderate resistance. Company B. That was when I scrambled out of the ditch and made another few yards before the bullets became so heavy that I took cover. Just over two years later, the division was inactivated on 15 November 1996 at West Hartford, Connecticut. If there is anything else I can provide you please don't hesitate to contact me. "The "Rainbow' Division: A Condensed History of the 42. nd. The division was reconstituted in the Organized Reserve on 24 June 1921 and assigned to the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. We had the Krauts on the run. I've attached a few photos that I have of my father in training
Thomas E. Ryan was killed in action 6 Feb 45. The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning
departamentos en venta en miraflores de segunda at the best online prices at eBay! Simultaneously, advanced training group moved in November 1943 to Northern Michigan near Watersmeet. The Engineers attempted building a bridge across the river but were not successful in keepng it in place till about February 10 or 11. A couple of times we were relocated to other sectors via truck. The next day we were ordered to shoot all dogs on sight. Clyde H. Horning. A new attack was launched 4 April and the Werra River was reached the next day. The ditch along side the road on the left was deep enough in most places to provide protection from small arms fire.
him! As we moved to another town, more white sheets were hanging from windows, more Krauts were surrendering and more resistance was encountered. I joined the Divison at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin in the late summer/fall of 1944. Relieving the 87th Division in defensive positions along the Sauer and Moselle Rivers in the vicinity of Echternach, Luxembourg, 25 January, the 76th sent out patrols and crossed the Sauer, 7 February, and breached the Siegfried Line in a heavy assault. North, and I took off up a side street looking for eggs. He is trying to remember things so I can write them down. colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the national colors. The 248th Rifle Division was formed in the Moscow Military District as a reserve infantry division of the Red Army just days after the German invasion of the USSR. NB Online Business > Featured > how often is the nar code of ethics updated? In August, I and several other young short timers were pulled out of the unit and sent home for a furlough then we were to be re-assigned to the Pacific -- While waiting in England for a ship the war ended in the Pacific. If someone has it and can post any info about Kish that would be great. Our units job is training, said Matherly. he was killed during a night assault across the Sauer River.I am trying
WebThe 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. The Regiment suffered large losses in the river crossing. Thomas E. Ryan was killed in action 6 Feb 45. All of his brothers
WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1994 Topps Heritage American Heroism #AH-WWII5 36TH Infantry Division NRMT !!! The following morning we regrouped and moved east through the next small village where several of our tanks were knocked out and a few of the tankers were pinned down in a house and were really happy to see us. Several G.I. http://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.3960174,4334609, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Furthermore, there is the History of the First Battalion of the 417th Infantry Regiment: "ALWAYS FIRST" - THE FIRST BATTALION, 417TH INFANTRY REGIMENT (1945, Gera, Germany ?
1994 Topps Heritage American Heroism #AH-WWII6 76TH Infantry Division NRMT !!! Michael Abatemarco
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him! I'd appreciate any information. Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand. Reg. e-mail: dg_terek@yahoo.com. The 248th Rifle Division was formed in the Moscow Military District as a reserve infantry division of the Red Army just days after the German invasion of the USSR. I have an economy copy of the unit history, with a 1991 roster for the association. Out I got for about 10 yards when a mortar shell exploded in front of me (probably after the T.D.). me his things several years ago. last days. I guess it was a bit funny -- me, standing there as one of two survivors of my squad with bullet holes in my shirt and a bullet lodged in my boot asking if I was qualified for the badge. The Division moved to Beine east of Reims and then to Champlon, Belgium, 23 January, to prepare for combat.
Are you able to assist me in my search, or can you offer any suggestions. After crossing the Rhine at St. Goar, we were on what was known as mopping up operations. Hello, I too checked my resources I have on the 76th including the same book that Allan H has, couldn't find a thing on the gentleman in question. Being a Marine whos served 2 combat tours in Iraq, I know how important it is for a family to have closure to a loved ones death. "First Battalion, 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division," 1945, 17 leaves, he cites only one copy at Carlisle Barracks.
during the crossing of the Sauer River. WebAkins, Thomas W. MAJ, "Operations of Company "E", 442nd Infantry Regiment, Attached to 92nd Division, at San Terenzo, Italy, 20-23 April 1945" (Po Valley Campaign) Albright, Barry E. CPT, "Operations of the 2nd Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, in the Invasion of Normandy, 5-13 June 1944" (Normandy Campaign. to discover if he was in Alpha, Bravo or Charlie Companies 1st
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The unit was again redesignated on 1 October 2005 as the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment. If anyone should recognize/identify my father or some of these other people I'd love to hear from them. painstakingly slow process. National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia
Gerald: I served in Compay M, 3rd Battalion, 417th Regiment. Campaigns: Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, Central Europe. Hello,
The town of Grietz had moderate resistance and as we were clearing the town, house by house, I went through one house from front to back and into the back yard and as I passed a storm cellar with the door open I got a glimpse of movement in the cellar -- stepped back - and was pulling the pin on a grenade when a german civilain came up the steps shouting "nix Schision" and pointing back into the cellar - I took another look and saw that the cellar was full of civilians - mostly women and children.
On 1 October 1994, the division was again redesignated and on 18 April 1995 was reorganized as the 76th Division (Institutional Training). I received some info from the U.S. Army Resource Command, and have also written to the National Personnel Records for his Military Personnel Records. Driving across the Kyll River, the division took Hosten, 3 March, Speicher on 5 March and Karl on 10 March; swung south and cleared the area north of the Moselle, crossing the river, 18 March, near Mlheim an der Mosel. Additional winter training began at Ottawa National Forest near Watersmeet, Michigan on 19 February 1944. am grateful to have found Gerald Brown and Lt.Col. 22874 Lincoln Ct.
Memorial Certificate. My boots were full and my feet soaked. effort to find more about the circumstances of his death and about his
I am still getting information from him at this time. Thank you for your help, and thank you for your service. Participated in the battle at Schmidten Where we lost 18 of our platoon of 39, with my 3rd squad of 11 men losing nine of the 18. Loud foot steps from the road were heard approaching us. My wife's uncle PFC
Company I - about the end of February 1945. 2nd Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment (Mech) 2nd Battalion, 152d Infantry (Mech) - "The Mech Battalion" for years has been the cornerstone unit of the Indiana National Guard. A number of incidents still stand out in my mind during that time frame. I volunteered for the army at the age of 17. Winter training experts from Mountaining Training Center at Camp Hale, Colorado gave special training program. year old woman. Posted by 76th Division in WWII Collection at 6:06 PM I know that we sat near Chemitz on the Mulda River south of Berlin for about 30 days waiting for the Russian troops to get to our location. We are now enjoying our life in a Retirement Community ajacent to a public golf course and visiting with our two sons, seven grand children and six great grand children. He is not sure where in Germany. I don't know much about my father's
Did not like French people encountered enroute along the RR Tracks. To the webmaster: Please include my email address with the post. 2. Rollin E. Allen was a member of the 417th Inf. in the photos with my father. I have created a book detailing his life before, during, and after the war. The 5th Division crossed up river while the 417th Regiment was crossing into the heavily fortified hills across the Sauer River from Ecternach, Luxumborg. I did not think I would get into this battle because there were 2 platoons of troops in front of me. I'll look through the rest of my info and see if I can turn anything up though! For the next 13 years, the division served as a traditional line Infantry division, training annually at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts and at Pine Camp (now Fort Drum), New York. I myself fired 4 rounds. Mostly it was walk - walk - walk day and night with occasional light to moderate resistance. to help me interpret some of the things that I have! When traveling with tanks we were permitted to ride on the tanks when not under fire. There was a hail of fire in front of me which I could reach out and touch. The commander at the time was BG John G Pappas, who served in this position from 1 Oct 1994 until 9 Sept 1996. Because of this (I was 7 at
Edward T. Allen, NAME:PFC Michael A Abatemarco, Co. G, 417th Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Hope you can use the enclosed material for your project.
I could hear a lot of rifle and machine gun firing and shells exploding, etc. thanks NAME:PFC Michael A Abatemarco, Co. G, 417th Infantry, 2nd Battalion
Out I got for about 10 yards when a mortar shell exploded in front of me (probably after the T.D.). (ASN): #34433325 I Company, 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division Glenn F. Jones is listed as Died Of Wounds in the 1946 Army and Army Air Forces Personnel Casualty List for Surry County, North Carolina. I did not think I would get into this battle because there were 2 platoons of troops in front of me. participation in the war but have been trying to research
last days. 8th Engineer Battalion, US Army; A. Aabenraa; Victor Glusco, Serial # 13022595 and his unit assignment was Company "E",417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Division. Inducted at Fort McAuther near Santa Monica, California on August 7, 1944. As far as I can determine
Dogs were forever barking giving our position away. The 4th Brigade, including the 1-76th Field Artillery, continued to serve in that country into 2008. He was
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and the description, "the first sons of the nation." There's nothing listed for the third battalion, sorry. My name is Lawrence J. Selegue. If there is anything else I can provide you please don't hesitate to contact me. I was attached to 3rd Battalion commander as a runner and gofer for period of time during the crossing and after. I am not certain if you can assist me or not. Dear Sir,
We later learned that the town was defended by 200 German SS troops. We later learned that the town was defended by 200 German SS troops. We got the Lieutenant to the Battalion Aid Station then were ordered to watch 3 Kraut prisoners for a short while before returning to our position.
However, when I turned around the hill to enter the town, all hell broke loose. I have gotten only a little information and it has been a
Hope you can use the enclosed material for your project. You might try the used book websites, but good luck. Those that made it across the river the 1st night ran into mine fields just across the river and many were killed or wounded there. The 5th Division crossed up river while the 417th Regiment was crossing into the heavily fortified hills across the Sauer River from Ecternach, Luxumborg. Joe Selegue (77 years young), NAME:PFC Anthony T. LaVecchia, 417th Infantry, I Company, 2nd Platoon, 22 Jan. 2003
He is almost 89 years old. e-mail: slovak64@verizon.net. I have his honorable discharge papers and according to them he was a heavy mortar crewman, he was awarded the EAME with 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal. He was wounded and captured outside of Trier, Germany. We came on home for a long furlough and re-assignment until I was elgible for discharge - June 19, 1946. - Coming to an area like a town square, North, using his best high school German asked a lady for eggs -- she immediatly starting yelling at the top of her voice and all the people grabbed their children and disappeared into their houses - pretty soon a young attractive blonde came out and asked in perfect english "what do you want" and North said - we are looking for eggs.
My platoon was dug in on high ground in the woods in the Sauer River area. In passing through a number of farm towns (I don't remember their names) white sheets were hanging from many windows, there was little or no resistance from the enemy. Five day trip from coast to coast on a regular passanger train (Chair car). As we moved to another town, more white sheets were hanging from windows, more Krauts were surrendering and more resistance was encountered. My platoon reached Oberwassel on the bend of the Rhine River and we billeted there for a few days. Maj. Gen. Emil F. Reinhardt (June-December 1942)Maj. Gen. William R. Schmidt (December 1942-July 1945)Brig. I did not know what I
would be great to learn more about him and the 417th in general. Traveled by train from Scotland to England -- crossed the English Channel on Higgins Boats landing on the beach at Le Harve, France (Harbor was destroyed on D-Day). With the Lieutenant's arms across our shoulder we started down the side of a small mountain to the Aid Station. On a moonless night I was on a 4 man patrol to hook up with our troops in St. Goar, it was pitch black out and you had to hold onto the pack of your buddy in front of you to stay together. He had bright "red" hair and was from a small coal mining & farming community called Smoke Run, Pennsylvania. Personal:
The 417th Infantry sailed on the SS Marine Raven. I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on March 3, 1945 in Germany. Driving across the Kyll River, the Division took Hosten, 3 March, Speicher on the 5th and Karl on the 10th; swung south and cleared the area north of the Moselle, crossing the river, 18 March, near Mulheim. My father's name was John J. Kopera & he was from Hastings, PA.
I have gotten only a little information and it has been a
Participated in the mopping up operations of the Rhineland - Held up a couple of days at Oberweissel on the Rhine. the time) I have no first hand accounts of my Dad in WWII. We stopped and when they got close enough we challenged the unknown individual. I managed to crawl back to the ditch to get out of the way, and there I stayed (moving in and out of consciousness) until I was taken to the rear by our medics. Another incident that is fairly clear in my mind. Moving to the Rhine, the 76th took over defenses from Boppard to St. Goar and crossed the Rhine at Boppard, 27 March. The Division moved to Beine east of Reims and then to Champlon, Belgium, 23 January, to prepare for combat. only 10 years old. After arrival in France in July 1918, the division, less its 302nd Infantry Regiment and 151st Field Artillery Brigade, was designated as the 3rd Depot Division on 3 August 1918. or Minnesota) Paul Heim (Home Town Unknown). passed away of congestive heart failure in 1972 and I was
He was wounded and captured outside of Trier, Germany. man, Poncho (nickname) from Arizona or New Mexico. "The First Bn., 417th Inf. This was followed by advanced training in July 1943 at A.P. USAF, SMSgt, Retired. It's easy! My father's name was John J. Kopera & he was from Hastings, PA. With our rifles on our hips we opened fire in the direction of the foot steps. The combined
1st platoon Co. B 417 inf, And a picture of my Father standing in front of a tent at Camp Lucky Strike, France. are in the National Archives, Washington, D.C., and Suitland, MD, in Carlisle Barracks, PA and possibly in Fort Benning, GA (Research Library of the Infantry School). Their mission is to provide operational engagement packages and joint enabling capabilities for homeland response, cyber defense, legal support, information operations, and global force space enhancement requirements to combatant, unified, Joint and Department of Defense Agency Commanders.[7]. participation in the war but have been trying to research
Hello, My name is Daphne(Barnes)Houze and I am the daughter of
I am not sure whether there was a history for the 417th.
Contents 1 World War I 2 World War II 2.1 Training & Activation 2.2 Combat chronicle 2.3 Assignments in the ETO 2.4 Awards 3 General 4 References 5 External links World War I Activated: August 1917. issue knit sweater disintegrated and was discarded the next day. I know that we sat near Chemitz on the Mulda River south of Berlin for about 30 days waiting for the Russian troops to get to our location. Both shots knocked me down and both times I thought I was hit.
Briggs, Alfred Box 1 SSGT 1st Battalion, Survey, newspaper clipping . I have his honorable discharge papers and according to them he was a heavy mortar crewman, he was awarded the EAME with 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal.
In 1947 his body was
Gerald, this enough for now, contact me if you would care to. The history states the 76th Infantry Division arrived in England on Dec. 20, 1944, where it received additional training. ---
The Germans did have good crackers and canned cheese which we availed ourselves to, after we routed them from their pill boxes and other fortifications. The person stopped, then the foot steps began again running away from us. Further notes can be found in the histories of the If you can help me with information, It would really be helpful. Dear Sir,
NAME:PFC John E. Barnes, Co. L, 417th Infantry, 3rd Battalion
Our family, at the time, made a great
I need some help from the vets of the 417th. First Sgt John Scudder
The ditch at that point was too shallow to completely protect my body and the germans were taking target practice at my head -- they either shot too low with the bullet glancing over my head or too high with the bullet hitting the bank above my head. Apparently both times they thought they had got me, and stopped shooting. Jennifer Martin.
(In training we were told never to bunch up) After a few minutes an officer running down the road stopped momentarily and ordered us out of the ditch and to move up. Dennis Terek
On 12 March 1944, the division returned to Camp McCoy. Does anyone have a WWII unit history for the 417th Inf.Reg, 76 Div.? stateside & then in Germany in 1945. This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 10:48. NAME:John G. Ernsberger, Co. M, 417th Infantry (04 October 2007)
Division in WWII. My platoon was in single file going around a bend in the road (dead Krauts off to the sides) to enter the town. to discover if he was in Alpha, Bravo or Charlie Companies 1st
Seventeen weeks basic infantry training at Camp Roberts (Paso Robles, Calif) - Following training and a short furlough at home in Ventura Calif. reported to Fort Mead, Md. The only ones I do remember in addition to Pvt. WebAwardsAll countriesAustralia (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)Belgium (1830-present, Constitutional Monarchy)Canada (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)France (1870 Hello,
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Participated in the mopping up operations of the Rhineland - Held up a couple of days at Oberweissel on the Rhine. He is almost 89 years old. If you can help me with information, It would really be helpful. Very little was forthcoming. 
:think: If he were in the 385th instead I could assist you more. From March 2020 to August 2020, Brigadier General Douglas A. Cherry served as acting commanding general. Again I was pinned down in the shallow ditch behind a burned out jeep. We are providing instructional convoy operations lanes as well as the opposing enemy forces.. With the outbreak of World War I, the First Infantry was reorganized into the 151st Infantry Regiment, and assigned to the 76th Infantry Brigade, 38th Division. The 304th reached Southampton, England on 4 December 1944. Clyde H. Horning. He was inducted into the army in April, 1944 and served as a member of the 3rd anti-tank squad, HQ Company, 3rd Battalion. In addition to his medals, I have some photos, badges and personal items that he kept and would be happy to show them
departamentos en venta en miraflores de segunda I am looking for anyone in the 417th who might have known Verlon M. Horton. (Apparently working its way back to the point of entry and falling out). The following 2 pages use this file: User:Zinneke/Nei Biller iwwer Ltzebuerg/2020 February 1-9; File:SC 364288 - Members of 3rd Battalion, 417th Regiment, 76th Infantry Division, clean their weapons before moving up to the line. 'Always First," 1945, 33 leaves. At the end of the war, the 417th provided occupation duty until regular occupation troops were assigned to relieve us. 417 Bn, Co F. 4th platoon. He is not sure where in Germany. Lawrenceburg, IN. 2.
Nickname: Onaway Division; formerly called Liberty Bell Division. Shoulder patch: An escutcheon with a red field and a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed on the blue chief. We reported the incident and the barking dogs. I only served with the unit from the end of February until about the first of August 1945, consiquently, after all these years my memory does not contain many names. I guess it was a bit funny -- me, standing there as one of two survivors of my squad with bullet holes in my shirt and a bullet lodged in my boot asking if I was qualified for the badge. In passing through a number of farm towns (I don't remember their names) white sheets were hanging from many windows, there was little or no resistance from the enemy. 23rd Infantry Regiment, US Army; 29th Infantry Division Blue and Grey , USA; 2nd US Army; 3.
I am interested if they have a roster. Purple Heart. In 1942 a typical infantry regiment consisted of a headquarters and band, a headquarters company, a service company, an anti-tank company, a cannon Do you have any idea if he was an enlisted man or an officer? Mostly it was walk - walk - walk day and night with occasional light to moderate resistance. Company B. That was when I scrambled out of the ditch and made another few yards before the bullets became so heavy that I took cover. Just over two years later, the division was inactivated on 15 November 1996 at West Hartford, Connecticut. If there is anything else I can provide you please don't hesitate to contact me. "The "Rainbow' Division: A Condensed History of the 42. nd. The division was reconstituted in the Organized Reserve on 24 June 1921 and assigned to the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. We had the Krauts on the run. I've attached a few photos that I have of my father in training
Thomas E. Ryan was killed in action 6 Feb 45. The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning
departamentos en venta en miraflores de segunda at the best online prices at eBay! Simultaneously, advanced training group moved in November 1943 to Northern Michigan near Watersmeet. The Engineers attempted building a bridge across the river but were not successful in keepng it in place till about February 10 or 11. A couple of times we were relocated to other sectors via truck. The next day we were ordered to shoot all dogs on sight. Clyde H. Horning. A new attack was launched 4 April and the Werra River was reached the next day. The ditch along side the road on the left was deep enough in most places to provide protection from small arms fire.
him! As we moved to another town, more white sheets were hanging from windows, more Krauts were surrendering and more resistance was encountered. I joined the Divison at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin in the late summer/fall of 1944. Relieving the 87th Division in defensive positions along the Sauer and Moselle Rivers in the vicinity of Echternach, Luxembourg, 25 January, the 76th sent out patrols and crossed the Sauer, 7 February, and breached the Siegfried Line in a heavy assault. North, and I took off up a side street looking for eggs. He is trying to remember things so I can write them down. colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the national colors. The 248th Rifle Division was formed in the Moscow Military District as a reserve infantry division of the Red Army just days after the German invasion of the USSR. NB Online Business > Featured > how often is the nar code of ethics updated? In August, I and several other young short timers were pulled out of the unit and sent home for a furlough then we were to be re-assigned to the Pacific -- While waiting in England for a ship the war ended in the Pacific. If someone has it and can post any info about Kish that would be great. Our units job is training, said Matherly. he was killed during a night assault across the Sauer River.I am trying
WebThe 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. The Regiment suffered large losses in the river crossing. Thomas E. Ryan was killed in action 6 Feb 45. All of his brothers
WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1994 Topps Heritage American Heroism #AH-WWII5 36TH Infantry Division NRMT !!! The following morning we regrouped and moved east through the next small village where several of our tanks were knocked out and a few of the tankers were pinned down in a house and were really happy to see us. Several G.I. http://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.3960174,4334609, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Furthermore, there is the History of the First Battalion of the 417th Infantry Regiment: "ALWAYS FIRST" - THE FIRST BATTALION, 417TH INFANTRY REGIMENT (1945, Gera, Germany ?
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him! I'd appreciate any information. Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand. Reg. e-mail: dg_terek@yahoo.com. The 248th Rifle Division was formed in the Moscow Military District as a reserve infantry division of the Red Army just days after the German invasion of the USSR. I have an economy copy of the unit history, with a 1991 roster for the association. Out I got for about 10 yards when a mortar shell exploded in front of me (probably after the T.D.). me his things several years ago. last days. I guess it was a bit funny -- me, standing there as one of two survivors of my squad with bullet holes in my shirt and a bullet lodged in my boot asking if I was qualified for the badge. The Division moved to Beine east of Reims and then to Champlon, Belgium, 23 January, to prepare for combat.
Are you able to assist me in my search, or can you offer any suggestions. After crossing the Rhine at St. Goar, we were on what was known as mopping up operations. Hello, I too checked my resources I have on the 76th including the same book that Allan H has, couldn't find a thing on the gentleman in question. Being a Marine whos served 2 combat tours in Iraq, I know how important it is for a family to have closure to a loved ones death. "First Battalion, 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division," 1945, 17 leaves, he cites only one copy at Carlisle Barracks.
during the crossing of the Sauer River. WebAkins, Thomas W. MAJ, "Operations of Company "E", 442nd Infantry Regiment, Attached to 92nd Division, at San Terenzo, Italy, 20-23 April 1945" (Po Valley Campaign) Albright, Barry E. CPT, "Operations of the 2nd Battalion, 508th Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division, in the Invasion of Normandy, 5-13 June 1944" (Normandy Campaign. to discover if he was in Alpha, Bravo or Charlie Companies 1st
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The unit was again redesignated on 1 October 2005 as the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment. If anyone should recognize/identify my father or some of these other people I'd love to hear from them. painstakingly slow process. National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia
Gerald: I served in Compay M, 3rd Battalion, 417th Regiment. Campaigns: Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, Central Europe. Hello,
The town of Grietz had moderate resistance and as we were clearing the town, house by house, I went through one house from front to back and into the back yard and as I passed a storm cellar with the door open I got a glimpse of movement in the cellar -- stepped back - and was pulling the pin on a grenade when a german civilain came up the steps shouting "nix Schision" and pointing back into the cellar - I took another look and saw that the cellar was full of civilians - mostly women and children.
On 1 October 1994, the division was again redesignated and on 18 April 1995 was reorganized as the 76th Division (Institutional Training). I received some info from the U.S. Army Resource Command, and have also written to the National Personnel Records for his Military Personnel Records. Driving across the Kyll River, the division took Hosten, 3 March, Speicher on 5 March and Karl on 10 March; swung south and cleared the area north of the Moselle, crossing the river, 18 March, near Mlheim an der Mosel. Additional winter training began at Ottawa National Forest near Watersmeet, Michigan on 19 February 1944. am grateful to have found Gerald Brown and Lt.Col. 22874 Lincoln Ct.
Memorial Certificate. My boots were full and my feet soaked. effort to find more about the circumstances of his death and about his
I am still getting information from him at this time. Thank you for your help, and thank you for your service. Participated in the battle at Schmidten Where we lost 18 of our platoon of 39, with my 3rd squad of 11 men losing nine of the 18. Loud foot steps from the road were heard approaching us. My wife's uncle PFC
Company I - about the end of February 1945. 2nd Battalion, 152nd Infantry Regiment (Mech) 2nd Battalion, 152d Infantry (Mech) - "The Mech Battalion" for years has been the cornerstone unit of the Indiana National Guard. A number of incidents still stand out in my mind during that time frame. I volunteered for the army at the age of 17. Winter training experts from Mountaining Training Center at Camp Hale, Colorado gave special training program. year old woman. Posted by 76th Division in WWII Collection at 6:06 PM I know that we sat near Chemitz on the Mulda River south of Berlin for about 30 days waiting for the Russian troops to get to our location. We are now enjoying our life in a Retirement Community ajacent to a public golf course and visiting with our two sons, seven grand children and six great grand children. He is not sure where in Germany. I don't know much about my father's
Did not like French people encountered enroute along the RR Tracks. To the webmaster: Please include my email address with the post. 2. Rollin E. Allen was a member of the 417th Inf. in the photos with my father. I have created a book detailing his life before, during, and after the war. The 5th Division crossed up river while the 417th Regiment was crossing into the heavily fortified hills across the Sauer River from Ecternach, Luxumborg. I did not think I would get into this battle because there were 2 platoons of troops in front of me. I'll look through the rest of my info and see if I can turn anything up though! For the next 13 years, the division served as a traditional line Infantry division, training annually at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts and at Pine Camp (now Fort Drum), New York. I myself fired 4 rounds. Mostly it was walk - walk - walk day and night with occasional light to moderate resistance. to help me interpret some of the things that I have! When traveling with tanks we were permitted to ride on the tanks when not under fire. There was a hail of fire in front of me which I could reach out and touch. The commander at the time was BG John G Pappas, who served in this position from 1 Oct 1994 until 9 Sept 1996. Because of this (I was 7 at
Edward T. Allen, NAME:PFC Michael A Abatemarco, Co. G, 417th Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Hope you can use the enclosed material for your project.
I could hear a lot of rifle and machine gun firing and shells exploding, etc. thanks NAME:PFC Michael A Abatemarco, Co. G, 417th Infantry, 2nd Battalion
Out I got for about 10 yards when a mortar shell exploded in front of me (probably after the T.D.). (ASN): #34433325 I Company, 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division Glenn F. Jones is listed as Died Of Wounds in the 1946 Army and Army Air Forces Personnel Casualty List for Surry County, North Carolina. I did not think I would get into this battle because there were 2 platoons of troops in front of me. participation in the war but have been trying to research
last days. 8th Engineer Battalion, US Army; A. Aabenraa; Victor Glusco, Serial # 13022595 and his unit assignment was Company "E",417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Division. Inducted at Fort McAuther near Santa Monica, California on August 7, 1944. As far as I can determine
Dogs were forever barking giving our position away. The 4th Brigade, including the 1-76th Field Artillery, continued to serve in that country into 2008. He was
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and the description, "the first sons of the nation." There's nothing listed for the third battalion, sorry. My name is Lawrence J. Selegue. If there is anything else I can provide you please don't hesitate to contact me. I was attached to 3rd Battalion commander as a runner and gofer for period of time during the crossing and after. I am not certain if you can assist me or not. Dear Sir,
We later learned that the town was defended by 200 German SS troops. We later learned that the town was defended by 200 German SS troops. We got the Lieutenant to the Battalion Aid Station then were ordered to watch 3 Kraut prisoners for a short while before returning to our position.
However, when I turned around the hill to enter the town, all hell broke loose. I have gotten only a little information and it has been a
Hope you can use the enclosed material for your project. You might try the used book websites, but good luck. Those that made it across the river the 1st night ran into mine fields just across the river and many were killed or wounded there. The 5th Division crossed up river while the 417th Regiment was crossing into the heavily fortified hills across the Sauer River from Ecternach, Luxumborg. Joe Selegue (77 years young), NAME:PFC Anthony T. LaVecchia, 417th Infantry, I Company, 2nd Platoon, 22 Jan. 2003
He is almost 89 years old. e-mail: slovak64@verizon.net. I have his honorable discharge papers and according to them he was a heavy mortar crewman, he was awarded the EAME with 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal. He was wounded and captured outside of Trier, Germany. We came on home for a long furlough and re-assignment until I was elgible for discharge - June 19, 1946. - Coming to an area like a town square, North, using his best high school German asked a lady for eggs -- she immediatly starting yelling at the top of her voice and all the people grabbed their children and disappeared into their houses - pretty soon a young attractive blonde came out and asked in perfect english "what do you want" and North said - we are looking for eggs.
My platoon was dug in on high ground in the woods in the Sauer River area. In passing through a number of farm towns (I don't remember their names) white sheets were hanging from many windows, there was little or no resistance from the enemy. Five day trip from coast to coast on a regular passanger train (Chair car). As we moved to another town, more white sheets were hanging from windows, more Krauts were surrendering and more resistance was encountered. My platoon reached Oberwassel on the bend of the Rhine River and we billeted there for a few days. Maj. Gen. Emil F. Reinhardt (June-December 1942)Maj. Gen. William R. Schmidt (December 1942-July 1945)Brig. I did not know what I
would be great to learn more about him and the 417th in general. Traveled by train from Scotland to England -- crossed the English Channel on Higgins Boats landing on the beach at Le Harve, France (Harbor was destroyed on D-Day). With the Lieutenant's arms across our shoulder we started down the side of a small mountain to the Aid Station. On a moonless night I was on a 4 man patrol to hook up with our troops in St. Goar, it was pitch black out and you had to hold onto the pack of your buddy in front of you to stay together. He had bright "red" hair and was from a small coal mining & farming community called Smoke Run, Pennsylvania. Personal:
The 417th Infantry sailed on the SS Marine Raven. I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on March 3, 1945 in Germany. Driving across the Kyll River, the Division took Hosten, 3 March, Speicher on the 5th and Karl on the 10th; swung south and cleared the area north of the Moselle, crossing the river, 18 March, near Mulheim. My father's name was John J. Kopera & he was from Hastings, PA.
I have gotten only a little information and it has been a
Participated in the mopping up operations of the Rhineland - Held up a couple of days at Oberweissel on the Rhine. the time) I have no first hand accounts of my Dad in WWII. We stopped and when they got close enough we challenged the unknown individual. I managed to crawl back to the ditch to get out of the way, and there I stayed (moving in and out of consciousness) until I was taken to the rear by our medics. Another incident that is fairly clear in my mind. Moving to the Rhine, the 76th took over defenses from Boppard to St. Goar and crossed the Rhine at Boppard, 27 March. The Division moved to Beine east of Reims and then to Champlon, Belgium, 23 January, to prepare for combat. only 10 years old. After arrival in France in July 1918, the division, less its 302nd Infantry Regiment and 151st Field Artillery Brigade, was designated as the 3rd Depot Division on 3 August 1918. or Minnesota) Paul Heim (Home Town Unknown). passed away of congestive heart failure in 1972 and I was
He was wounded and captured outside of Trier, Germany. man, Poncho (nickname) from Arizona or New Mexico. "The First Bn., 417th Inf. This was followed by advanced training in July 1943 at A.P. USAF, SMSgt, Retired. It's easy! My father's name was John J. Kopera & he was from Hastings, PA. With our rifles on our hips we opened fire in the direction of the foot steps. The combined
1st platoon Co. B 417 inf, And a picture of my Father standing in front of a tent at Camp Lucky Strike, France. are in the National Archives, Washington, D.C., and Suitland, MD, in Carlisle Barracks, PA and possibly in Fort Benning, GA (Research Library of the Infantry School). Their mission is to provide operational engagement packages and joint enabling capabilities for homeland response, cyber defense, legal support, information operations, and global force space enhancement requirements to combatant, unified, Joint and Department of Defense Agency Commanders.[7]. participation in the war but have been trying to research
Hello, My name is Daphne(Barnes)Houze and I am the daughter of
I am not sure whether there was a history for the 417th.
Contents 1 World War I 2 World War II 2.1 Training & Activation 2.2 Combat chronicle 2.3 Assignments in the ETO 2.4 Awards 3 General 4 References 5 External links World War I Activated: August 1917. issue knit sweater disintegrated and was discarded the next day. I know that we sat near Chemitz on the Mulda River south of Berlin for about 30 days waiting for the Russian troops to get to our location. Both shots knocked me down and both times I thought I was hit.
Briggs, Alfred Box 1 SSGT 1st Battalion, Survey, newspaper clipping . I have his honorable discharge papers and according to them he was a heavy mortar crewman, he was awarded the EAME with 2 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal.
In 1947 his body was
Gerald, this enough for now, contact me if you would care to. The history states the 76th Infantry Division arrived in England on Dec. 20, 1944, where it received additional training. ---
The Germans did have good crackers and canned cheese which we availed ourselves to, after we routed them from their pill boxes and other fortifications. The person stopped, then the foot steps began again running away from us. Further notes can be found in the histories of the If you can help me with information, It would really be helpful. Dear Sir,
NAME:PFC John E. Barnes, Co. L, 417th Infantry, 3rd Battalion
Our family, at the time, made a great
I need some help from the vets of the 417th. First Sgt John Scudder
The ditch at that point was too shallow to completely protect my body and the germans were taking target practice at my head -- they either shot too low with the bullet glancing over my head or too high with the bullet hitting the bank above my head. Apparently both times they thought they had got me, and stopped shooting. Jennifer Martin.
(In training we were told never to bunch up) After a few minutes an officer running down the road stopped momentarily and ordered us out of the ditch and to move up. Dennis Terek
On 12 March 1944, the division returned to Camp McCoy. Does anyone have a WWII unit history for the 417th Inf.Reg, 76 Div.? stateside & then in Germany in 1945. This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 10:48. NAME:John G. Ernsberger, Co. M, 417th Infantry (04 October 2007)
Division in WWII. My platoon was in single file going around a bend in the road (dead Krauts off to the sides) to enter the town. to discover if he was in Alpha, Bravo or Charlie Companies 1st
Seventeen weeks basic infantry training at Camp Roberts (Paso Robles, Calif) - Following training and a short furlough at home in Ventura Calif. reported to Fort Mead, Md. The only ones I do remember in addition to Pvt. WebAwardsAll countriesAustralia (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)Belgium (1830-present, Constitutional Monarchy)Canada (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)France (1870 Hello,
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