Four exercises were conducted during which the 385th Infantry Regiment (headquartered in Pori, Michigan, opposed the division as an enemy force. during the crossing of the Sauer River. 
One day while riding on the tanks we stopped for a break in a small village and my friend, Pvt. Our family, at the time, made a great
on the Internet. "The First Bn., 417th Inf. 
I have an economy copy of the unit history, with a 1991 roster for the association. 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. WebThe First Infantry was mustered into federal service at Fort Benjamin Harrison in 1916 for service in the Mexican Border Campaign. ---
His battles and campaigns were Rhineland, Central Europe. COL Nearys first assignment was with the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Hey, Not in the 1991 roster of the 76th association either. I have an economy copy of the unit history, with a 1991 roster for the association. Not The only ones I do remember in addition to Pvt. My platoon was dug in on high ground in the woods in the Sauer River area. A couple of others I can still see their faces but not their names. We reported the incident and the barking dogs. Seeing this, I jumped into a ditch along side the road, observing the situation and waiting for the troops to disperse. 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. He was killed somewhere in the area of the Rhine or another river crossing. Webprivate 1st class with 417th infantry regiment, 76th infantry division. Thank you so much for reading this. "Load Up with 2nd Bn, 417th Inf, 76th Div" 1945. We know little else. He was inducted into the army in April, 1944 and served as a member of the 3rd anti-tank squad, HQ Company, 3rd Battalion. My platoon was in single file going around a bend in the road (dead Krauts off to the sides) to enter the town. to help me interpret some of the things that I have! or by e-mail: daphnept@earthlink.net. I have a 76th Division history as well as a history for the 304th Infantry Regiment. Some supplies were air dropped to us, but often the were in an open area under view of the Germans also making difficult to retrieve. Traveled to Replacement Depot in Belgium by train (Box Cars). Some of the details are lost, but the basics are there. Moving to the Rhine, the 76th took over defenses from Boppard to St. Goar and crossed the Rhine at Boppard, 27 March. The division was inactivated in 1996 and has been reconstituted as the 76th US Army Reserve Operational Response Command in 2013.[1]. He is almost 89 years old. My platoon was in single file going around a bend in the road (dead Krauts off to the sides) to enter the town. 2.
I would love to hear from anyone who may have served with
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. Family looking for information on Ryan and his Company
Again I was pinned down in the shallow ditch behind a burned out jeep. 417 Bn, Co F. 4th platoon. Thank you,
NAME:Sgt. The 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. Lots of luck and success on your endeavor. and the description, "the first sons of the nation." Clyde H. Horning. 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. I joined the Divison at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin in the late summer/fall of 1944. 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. 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 ? The 417th Infantry sailed on the SS Marine Raven. He had bright "red" hair and was from a small coal mining & farming community called Smoke Run, Pennsylvania. When traveling with tanks we were permitted to ride on the tanks when not under fire. Are you able to assist me in my search, or can you offer any suggestions. Web417th Infantry Regiment 76th Infantry Division April 28th, 2018 - NAME Lawrence J Selegue 417th Infantry F Company 4th Platoon My name is Lawrence J Selegue I was a member of the 76th Div 417 Bn Co F 4th platoon For the last 10 plus years I have been trying to locate members of Co F with little success uir unisa ac za Thank you so much for reading this.
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. Organized 25 August 1917 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. In 1942 a typical infantry regiment consisted of a headquarters and band, a headquarters company, a service company, an anti-tank company, a cannon Sign up for a new account in our community. The attack continued in conjunction with the 6th Armored Division; Langensalza fell and the Gera River was crossed, 11 April. Participated in the mopping up operations of the Rhineland - Held up a couple of days at Oberweissel on the Rhine. We do
Walked (mostly) from that location to about 40 miles south of Berlin at time of Germans surrender. 
to anyone who may have served with him and has an interest. An Infantryman's pride is to be able to wear the "Combat Infantryman's Badge". (Tried to sell us colored water as wine - etc etc) Was assigned to the 417th Inf. As far as I can determine
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. Rollin E. Allen was a member of the 417th Inf. Hello,
Once the Engineers were able to establish a bridge across the Sauer River, Armored Vehicles(Tanks) were able to cross the river to aid the Infantry which had been cut off for several days. Our units job is training, said Matherly. The 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. Web76th Infantry Division. painstakingly slow process. No history has been written of the 417th Infantry Regiment until now. The division was formed on 1 October 1934 in Wrzburg under the cover name Artilleriefhrer V.With the announcement of German rearmament, the division was
From November 2017 to June 2018, Major General A.C. Roper served as commanding general of the 76th Operational Response Command.
(Apparently working its way back to the point of entry and falling out). Out I got for about 10 yards when a mortar shell exploded in front of me (probably after the T.D.). I myself fired 4 rounds. A possible match? Can't ever be sure though without a little bit more background on him. http://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.3960174,4334609 The river was at flood stage due to warmer weather melting the snow pack. Moe Kazyck was killed February 7, 1945
Company B. I am looking for anyone in the 417th who might have known Verlon M. Horton. The history states the 76th Infantry Division arrived in England on Dec. 20, 1944, where it received additional training. 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. Robert J Kountz, Hello, I would like to add my uncle's name to the registry, he was "Jack F Kountz" he was in the 76th division, 417th regiment Headquarters Company, was assigned to reconassance. He was
Past month; Excellent transaction, many thanks!! Purple Heart. Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand.
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. Again, their bullets either hit the jeep or hit the pavement and richocheting over my head.
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am grateful to have found Gerald Brown and Lt.Col. First Sgt John Scudder
Lots of luck and success on your endeavor. WebThe 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. If someone has it and can post any info about Kish that would be great. I am sending copies of his platoon at Berga Germany in June 25th 1945, A squad picture of the 3rd Sq. Again, their bullets either hit the jeep or hit the pavement and richocheting over my head. colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the national colors. Lying on the ground, I could hardly move. 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. 
Did not like French people encountered enroute along the RR Tracks.
In addition to his medals, I have some photos, badges and personal items that he kept and would be happy to show them
G.I. 
First Class Emmett Dangerfield Sr, Company M, 417th Infantry. 
My Father, Sgt. Intensive training began on 12 April 1943. His battles and campaigns were Rhineland, Central Europe.
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. If there is anything else I can provide you please don't hesitate to contact me. 
The Mech now has been tasked with the dual mission of supporting 38th Infantry Division as a key maneuver unit. Publication: We Ripened Fast, The Unofficial History of the 76th Infantry Division; by First Lt. Joseph J. Hulnick and Tech. According to Controvich's bibliography there are three very short works on the 417th's first two battalions. "First Battalion, 417th Infantry Regim She stiil talks about seeing him off in early 1944 at the Dearborn
As we moved to another town, more white sheets were hanging from windows, more Krauts were surrendering and more resistance was encountered. 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. His rank and name was Sgt. View Photo
The Regiment suffered large losses in the river crossing. Sadly, my dad was an intensely private, stoic man who
Moe Zazyck, KIA, 417th Infantry, (30 Nov. 2003)
318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, General Patton and his Dodge Command Cars, Pattons Mobile Headquarters 3rd Army HQ in Europe, Pattons beloved English Bull Terrier Willie, Booking General Pattons History Comes Alive, General Pattons Lucky Forward Movie Props, Patton Hidden In Plain Sight : The Images Uncovered (Book), US Army Center of Military History, 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, 3rd Battalion, 385th Infantry Regiment, L & K Companies, 304th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment. Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand. In 1947 his body was
It drove east and took Kamberg in a houseto-house struggle, 29 March. We later learned that the town was defended by 200 German SS troops. year old woman. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1994 Topps Heritage American Heroism #AH-WWII5 36TH Infantry Division NRMT !!! 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. was found dead of shrapnel wounds to the throat. 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. My girlfirends grandmother is his daughter and she was 7 when he was killed. 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. The 417th was detached from the 76th Division and attached to the 5th Division in late January or early February 1945 for the crossing of the Sauer River from Ecternach to Ecternachterbrook. Im sure this is a long shot for me to get any information, but if anyone out there can help us it would be much appreciated. Hope you can use the enclosed material for your project. Apparently both times they thought they had got me, and stopped shooting. The few Germans still in the town surrendered.
Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 
We know little else. 136 Feltham Road
He is not sure where in Germany. I did not know what I
With our rifles on our hips we opened fire in the direction of the foot steps. My name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. to anyone who may have served with him and has an interest. One such incident is:
My boots were full and my feet soaked. NAME:PFC Michael A Abatemarco, Co. G, 417th Infantry, 2nd Battalion
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. I did not think I would get into this battle because there were 2 platoons of troops in front of me. It's easy! The few pictures I had were made after the war ended, and they were burned in my parents' house fire many years ago. last days. 
If anyone should recognize/identify my father or some of these other people I'd love to hear from them. (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. United States Army, I need some help from the vets of the 417th. The person stopped, then the foot steps began again running away from us. Dennis Terek
In addition to his medals, I have some photos, badges and personal items that he kept and would be happy to show them
effort to find more about the circumstances of his death and about his
Thanks,
NAME:John G. Ernsberger, Co. M, 417th Infantry (04 October 2007)
Further notes can be found in the histories of the 304th and 385th Infantry Regiments and in the After Action Reports of the companies and battalions of the 417th Regiment or the G-Journals of the 76th Infantry Division (until now, unfortunately, this one hasn't been evaluated - all restrictions are lifted since 1992!). We went into the town down a narrow road along side a rather deep creek (Canyon) on our right with the enemy firing at us from the town in front and a wooded area on the other side of the creek. (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. The advance continued across the Prum and Nims Rivers, 2527 February. Both shots knocked me down and both times I thought I was hit. I have created a book detailing his life before, during, and after the war.
Web417th Infantry Regiment 76th Infantry Division April 28th, 2018 - NAME Lawrence J Selegue 417th Infantry F Company 4th Platoon My name is Lawrence J Selegue I was a member of the 76th Div 417 Bn Co F 4th platoon For the last 10 plus years I have been trying to locate members of Co F with little success uir unisa ac za The SS Richardson docked at the Clyde River near Grenoch, Scotland on 12 December 1944. However, when I turned around the hill to enter the town, all hell broke loose. Thanks,
8th Engineer Battalion, US Army; A. Aabenraa; I can't identify the men that are
Any other type of information on this man would be helpful. 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. Victor Glusco, 417th Infantry, Co. E (16 July 2008)
He thinks that the 6th, or 9th armored division may hae liberated him at a dairy farm. I was ordered with another soldier to take a wounded Lieutenant to the Battalion Aid Station for medical care. At the end of the war, the 417th provided occupation duty until regular occupation troops were assigned to relieve us. The guys all cracked up. In World War I the 76th was the first division of the
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United States Army, NAME:Lawrence J. Selegue, 417th Infantry, F Company, 4th Platoon
Thanks. I know he had a lower leg and possibly chest wound
); published by the 1st Battalion, 417th Infantry, 76th Division under the supervision of Major Verne E. Pate, assistant supervisor and editor 1st Lt. John Milliken, assistant editor T/Sgt. I'd appreciate any information. We reported the incident and the barking dogs. My wife's uncle PFC
Dear Sir,
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on the Internet. "The First Bn., 417th Inf. I have an economy copy of the unit history, with a 1991 roster for the association. 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. WebThe First Infantry was mustered into federal service at Fort Benjamin Harrison in 1916 for service in the Mexican Border Campaign. ---
His battles and campaigns were Rhineland, Central Europe. COL Nearys first assignment was with the 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Hey, Not in the 1991 roster of the 76th association either. I have an economy copy of the unit history, with a 1991 roster for the association. Not The only ones I do remember in addition to Pvt. My platoon was dug in on high ground in the woods in the Sauer River area. A couple of others I can still see their faces but not their names. We reported the incident and the barking dogs. Seeing this, I jumped into a ditch along side the road, observing the situation and waiting for the troops to disperse. 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. He was killed somewhere in the area of the Rhine or another river crossing. Webprivate 1st class with 417th infantry regiment, 76th infantry division. Thank you so much for reading this. "Load Up with 2nd Bn, 417th Inf, 76th Div" 1945. We know little else. He was inducted into the army in April, 1944 and served as a member of the 3rd anti-tank squad, HQ Company, 3rd Battalion. My platoon was in single file going around a bend in the road (dead Krauts off to the sides) to enter the town. to help me interpret some of the things that I have! or by e-mail: daphnept@earthlink.net. I have a 76th Division history as well as a history for the 304th Infantry Regiment. Some supplies were air dropped to us, but often the were in an open area under view of the Germans also making difficult to retrieve. Traveled to Replacement Depot in Belgium by train (Box Cars). Some of the details are lost, but the basics are there. Moving to the Rhine, the 76th took over defenses from Boppard to St. Goar and crossed the Rhine at Boppard, 27 March. The division was inactivated in 1996 and has been reconstituted as the 76th US Army Reserve Operational Response Command in 2013.[1]. He is almost 89 years old. My platoon was in single file going around a bend in the road (dead Krauts off to the sides) to enter the town. 2.
I would love to hear from anyone who may have served with
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. Family looking for information on Ryan and his Company
Again I was pinned down in the shallow ditch behind a burned out jeep. 417 Bn, Co F. 4th platoon. Thank you,
NAME:Sgt. The 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. Lots of luck and success on your endeavor. and the description, "the first sons of the nation." Clyde H. Horning. 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. I joined the Divison at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin in the late summer/fall of 1944. 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. 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 ? The 417th Infantry sailed on the SS Marine Raven. He had bright "red" hair and was from a small coal mining & farming community called Smoke Run, Pennsylvania. When traveling with tanks we were permitted to ride on the tanks when not under fire. Are you able to assist me in my search, or can you offer any suggestions. Web417th Infantry Regiment 76th Infantry Division April 28th, 2018 - NAME Lawrence J Selegue 417th Infantry F Company 4th Platoon My name is Lawrence J Selegue I was a member of the 76th Div 417 Bn Co F 4th platoon For the last 10 plus years I have been trying to locate members of Co F with little success uir unisa ac za Thank you so much for reading this.
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. Organized 25 August 1917 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. In 1942 a typical infantry regiment consisted of a headquarters and band, a headquarters company, a service company, an anti-tank company, a cannon Sign up for a new account in our community. The attack continued in conjunction with the 6th Armored Division; Langensalza fell and the Gera River was crossed, 11 April. Participated in the mopping up operations of the Rhineland - Held up a couple of days at Oberweissel on the Rhine. We do
Walked (mostly) from that location to about 40 miles south of Berlin at time of Germans surrender. to anyone who may have served with him and has an interest. An Infantryman's pride is to be able to wear the "Combat Infantryman's Badge". (Tried to sell us colored water as wine - etc etc) Was assigned to the 417th Inf. As far as I can determine
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. Rollin E. Allen was a member of the 417th Inf. Hello,
Once the Engineers were able to establish a bridge across the Sauer River, Armored Vehicles(Tanks) were able to cross the river to aid the Infantry which had been cut off for several days. Our units job is training, said Matherly. The 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. Web76th Infantry Division. painstakingly slow process. No history has been written of the 417th Infantry Regiment until now. The division was formed on 1 October 1934 in Wrzburg under the cover name Artilleriefhrer V.With the announcement of German rearmament, the division was
From November 2017 to June 2018, Major General A.C. Roper served as commanding general of the 76th Operational Response Command.
(Apparently working its way back to the point of entry and falling out). Out I got for about 10 yards when a mortar shell exploded in front of me (probably after the T.D.). I myself fired 4 rounds. A possible match? Can't ever be sure though without a little bit more background on him. http://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.3960174,4334609 The river was at flood stage due to warmer weather melting the snow pack. Moe Kazyck was killed February 7, 1945
Company B. I am looking for anyone in the 417th who might have known Verlon M. Horton. The history states the 76th Infantry Division arrived in England on Dec. 20, 1944, where it received additional training. 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. Robert J Kountz, Hello, I would like to add my uncle's name to the registry, he was "Jack F Kountz" he was in the 76th division, 417th regiment Headquarters Company, was assigned to reconassance. He was
Past month; Excellent transaction, many thanks!! Purple Heart. Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand.
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. Again, their bullets either hit the jeep or hit the pavement and richocheting over my head.
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am grateful to have found Gerald Brown and Lt.Col. First Sgt John Scudder
Lots of luck and success on your endeavor. WebThe 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. If someone has it and can post any info about Kish that would be great. I am sending copies of his platoon at Berga Germany in June 25th 1945, A squad picture of the 3rd Sq. Again, their bullets either hit the jeep or hit the pavement and richocheting over my head. colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the national colors. Lying on the ground, I could hardly move. 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. Did not like French people encountered enroute along the RR Tracks.
In addition to his medals, I have some photos, badges and personal items that he kept and would be happy to show them
G.I. First Class Emmett Dangerfield Sr, Company M, 417th Infantry. My Father, Sgt. Intensive training began on 12 April 1943. His battles and campaigns were Rhineland, Central Europe.
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. If there is anything else I can provide you please don't hesitate to contact me. The Mech now has been tasked with the dual mission of supporting 38th Infantry Division as a key maneuver unit. Publication: We Ripened Fast, The Unofficial History of the 76th Infantry Division; by First Lt. Joseph J. Hulnick and Tech. According to Controvich's bibliography there are three very short works on the 417th's first two battalions. "First Battalion, 417th Infantry Regim She stiil talks about seeing him off in early 1944 at the Dearborn
As we moved to another town, more white sheets were hanging from windows, more Krauts were surrendering and more resistance was encountered. 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. His rank and name was Sgt. View Photo
The Regiment suffered large losses in the river crossing. Sadly, my dad was an intensely private, stoic man who
Moe Zazyck, KIA, 417th Infantry, (30 Nov. 2003)
318th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, General Patton and his Dodge Command Cars, Pattons Mobile Headquarters 3rd Army HQ in Europe, Pattons beloved English Bull Terrier Willie, Booking General Pattons History Comes Alive, General Pattons Lucky Forward Movie Props, Patton Hidden In Plain Sight : The Images Uncovered (Book), US Army Center of Military History, 319th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, 3rd Battalion, 385th Infantry Regiment, L & K Companies, 304th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment. Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand. In 1947 his body was
It drove east and took Kamberg in a houseto-house struggle, 29 March. We later learned that the town was defended by 200 German SS troops. year old woman. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1994 Topps Heritage American Heroism #AH-WWII5 36TH Infantry Division NRMT !!! 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. was found dead of shrapnel wounds to the throat. 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. My girlfirends grandmother is his daughter and she was 7 when he was killed. 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. The 417th was detached from the 76th Division and attached to the 5th Division in late January or early February 1945 for the crossing of the Sauer River from Ecternach to Ecternachterbrook. Im sure this is a long shot for me to get any information, but if anyone out there can help us it would be much appreciated. Hope you can use the enclosed material for your project. Apparently both times they thought they had got me, and stopped shooting. The few Germans still in the town surrendered.
Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. We know little else. 136 Feltham Road
He is not sure where in Germany. I did not know what I
With our rifles on our hips we opened fire in the direction of the foot steps. My name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. to anyone who may have served with him and has an interest. One such incident is:
My boots were full and my feet soaked. NAME:PFC Michael A Abatemarco, Co. G, 417th Infantry, 2nd Battalion
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. I did not think I would get into this battle because there were 2 platoons of troops in front of me. It's easy! The few pictures I had were made after the war ended, and they were burned in my parents' house fire many years ago. last days. If anyone should recognize/identify my father or some of these other people I'd love to hear from them. (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. United States Army, I need some help from the vets of the 417th. The person stopped, then the foot steps began again running away from us. Dennis Terek
In addition to his medals, I have some photos, badges and personal items that he kept and would be happy to show them
effort to find more about the circumstances of his death and about his
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NAME:John G. Ernsberger, Co. M, 417th Infantry (04 October 2007)
Further notes can be found in the histories of the 304th and 385th Infantry Regiments and in the After Action Reports of the companies and battalions of the 417th Regiment or the G-Journals of the 76th Infantry Division (until now, unfortunately, this one hasn't been evaluated - all restrictions are lifted since 1992!). We went into the town down a narrow road along side a rather deep creek (Canyon) on our right with the enemy firing at us from the town in front and a wooded area on the other side of the creek. (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. The advance continued across the Prum and Nims Rivers, 2527 February. Both shots knocked me down and both times I thought I was hit. I have created a book detailing his life before, during, and after the war.
Web417th Infantry Regiment 76th Infantry Division April 28th, 2018 - NAME Lawrence J Selegue 417th Infantry F Company 4th Platoon My name is Lawrence J Selegue I was a member of the 76th Div 417 Bn Co F 4th platoon For the last 10 plus years I have been trying to locate members of Co F with little success uir unisa ac za The SS Richardson docked at the Clyde River near Grenoch, Scotland on 12 December 1944. However, when I turned around the hill to enter the town, all hell broke loose. Thanks,
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Any other type of information on this man would be helpful. 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. Victor Glusco, 417th Infantry, Co. E (16 July 2008)
He thinks that the 6th, or 9th armored division may hae liberated him at a dairy farm. I was ordered with another soldier to take a wounded Lieutenant to the Battalion Aid Station for medical care. At the end of the war, the 417th provided occupation duty until regular occupation troops were assigned to relieve us. The guys all cracked up. In World War I the 76th was the first division of the
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United States Army, NAME:Lawrence J. Selegue, 417th Infantry, F Company, 4th Platoon
Thanks. I know he had a lower leg and possibly chest wound
); published by the 1st Battalion, 417th Infantry, 76th Division under the supervision of Major Verne E. Pate, assistant supervisor and editor 1st Lt. John Milliken, assistant editor T/Sgt. I'd appreciate any information. We reported the incident and the barking dogs. My wife's uncle PFC
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