it because I have a collection of his millitary things. man, Poncho (nickname) from Arizona or New Mexico. at the best online prices at eBay! 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. issue knit sweater disintegrated and was discarded the next day. Thank you,
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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. (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. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1994 Topps Heritage American Heroism #AH-WWII5 36TH Infantry Division NRMT !!! ); 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.
Division in WWII. Personal:
The booklet's title is " The First Battalion, 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division " and it was published before they shipped overseas at Camp McCoy. Lots of luck and success on your endeavor. NAME:PFC Emmett Dangerfield Sr , 417th Infantry, Co. M (16 June 2010)
Our troops were all over the place, many in bunches just getting past the first house. NAME:Sgt. 1st platoon Co. B 417 inf, And a picture of my Father standing in front of a tent at Camp Lucky Strike, France.
Victor Glusco, Serial # 13022595 and his unit assignment was Company "E",417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Division. Past month; Excellent transaction, many thanks!! My father's name was John J. Kopera & he was from Hastings, PA. The 3 of us got down on our back sides and slid the rest of the way down. The 4th Brigade, including the 1-76th Field Artillery, continued to serve in that country into 2008. 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.
God Bless you,
Michael Abatemarco
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 Answers to Review Questions Brands 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. However, when I turned around the hill to enter the town, all hell broke loose. Not in the 1991 roster of the 76th association either. Although the crossings were attempted at night the Germans seemed to have the crossing area zeroed in. 
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. 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 year old woman. consumption) Mother's Day of that year. only 10 years old. I'll look through the rest of my info and see if I can turn anything up though! I am not sure whether there was a history for the 417th. entered combat on january 19, 1945 and participated in the rhineland and ardennes campaigns. He is almost 89 years old. The remainder of the division sailed from Boston on 10 December 1944 aboard the Coast Guard operated transport SS Richardson. I was a member of the 76th Div. infantry regiment. The current 76thORC is organised as follows:[8]. 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.
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He is not sure where in Germany. He is almost 89 years old. Can't ever be sure though without a little bit more background on him. I'd appreciate any information. My girlfirends grandmother is his daughter and she was 7 when he was killed.
wounds and actions while in the 417th between 15-21, Feb.
With our rifles on our hips we opened fire in the direction of the foot steps. I have gotten only a little information and it has been a
To the webmaster: Please include my email address with the post. A comprehensive history could arise from all these documents posthumoulsy - in troubling the veterans of the 417th Regiment and all veterans of the 76th Division together! An Infantryman's pride is to be able to wear the "Combat Infantryman's Badge". for over seas shipment. 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. Copies of the After Action Reports, Combat Records and G-Journals (G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 and G-5 - the journals give information to further important records, reports and documents!) I think the date was March 1945. Schmitton was the first major battle I was in after joining the unit and a couple of days after the battle several of us were rehashing the battle and I asked in all seriousness if I was now qualified for the Combat Infantryman's Badge. She stiil talks about seeing him off in early 1944 at the Dearborn
As far as I can determine
If someone has it and can post any info about Kish that would be great. is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th
After crossing the Rhine at St. Goar, we were on what was known as mopping up operations. USAF, SMSgt, Retired. 136 Feltham Road
Sadly, my dad was an intensely private, stoic man who
Our troops were all over the place, many in bunches just getting past the first house. 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. I need some help from the vets of the 417th. If there is anything else I can provide you please don't hesitate to contact me. We had the Krauts on the run. WWI Shovel Cover, Unit MARKED, 304th Infantry Regiment (#256007085852) 6***o (4941) - Feedback left by buyer 6***o (4941). Campaigns: Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, Central Europe. 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. The division was reconstituted in the Organized Reserve on 24 June 1921 and assigned to the states of Connecticut and Rhode Island. 
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North was our Platoon Leader Lt. Olson (Olsen), - S/Sgt. Zeitz was captured after a violent struggle, 1415 April, and the 76th reached the Mulde River on 16 April, going into defensive positions to hold a bridgehead across the Mulde near Chemnitz until VE-day. In the back of the 76th My platoon was in single file going around a bend in the road (dead Krauts off to the sides) to enter the town. I am continuing to search and
Dogs were forever barking giving our position away. 
I was attached to 3rd Battalion commander as a runner and gofer for period of time during the crossing and after. WebThe 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. then private John E. Barnes who served in the 417th
There was a hail of fire in front of me which I could reach out and touch. Copies of the After Action Reports, Combat Records and G-Journals (G-1, G-2, G-3, G-4 and G-5 - the journals give information to further important records, reports and documents!) 
He was
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 ? 47025
I am sending copies of his platoon at Berga Germany in June 25th 1945, A squad picture of the 3rd Sq. Five day trip from coast to coast on a regular passanger train (Chair car).
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:think: If he were in the 385th instead I could assist you more. departamentos en venta en miraflores de segunda Clyde H. Horning. Michael Abatemarco, NAME:PFC John E. Barnes, Co. L, 417th Infantry, 3rd Battalion. killed in action on february 7, 1945 in vicinity of bech, luxembourg. Train Station in Chicago. Hard to imagine how much info they may have given their size. The 417th docked at Plymouth 4 December 1944. The Mech now has been tasked with the dual mission of supporting 38th Infantry Division as a key maneuver unit. Daphne(Barnes)Houze
I ran up that road to the entrance of the yard then turned left into the yard and up about 8 or 10 steps to the front porch -- as I neared the top step my legs collapsed and I fell flat on the porch -- at that instant a bullet splattered in to the wall of the house in front of me -- As I rose to my feet the platoon Sgt reached out the door - grabbed my hand and yanked me into the house before the sniper could get off another shot. My platoon was dug in on high ground in the woods in the Sauer River area. Company C . 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. Is it possible that you could post on you webside an inquiry to see if there is anyone out there who may have known him. 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. have his purple heart. "first son". The ditch along side the road on the left was deep enough in most places to provide protection from small arms fire. It drove east and took Kamberg in a houseto-house struggle, 29 March. 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.
I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on March 3, 1945 in Germany. Thanks,
If you can help me with information, It would really be helpful. And providing a highly motivated Opposing
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. ---
The road was zeroed in with mortars and machine-gun fire. I did not think I would get into this battle because there were 2 platoons of troops in front of me. wounds and actions while in the 417th between 15-21, Feb.
Victor Glusco, 417th Infantry, Co. E (16 July 2008)
Our family, at the time, made a great
302d Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 355th Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 901st Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 364th Field Artillery Battalion (155mm Howitzer). 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. WebAwardsAll countriesAustralia (1901-present, Federal Monarchy)Belgium (1830-present, Constitutional Monarchy)Canada (1931-present, Constitutional Monarchy)France (1870 After crossing the Rhine at St. Goar, we were on what was known as mopping up operations. Part way down bullets were swishing past my ears. I am still getting information from him at this time. 
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 can't identify the men that are
Shipped out on the Oueen Mary - New York to Scotland (5 day trip) no escorts - zig zagged across the Atlantic changing course every 7 minutes to prevent enemy subs from sighting in on us (18th birthday in the middle of the Atlantic). Overseas: August 1918. Hello, My name is Daphne(Barnes)Houze and I am the daughter of
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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. I am looking for Alex G. Kish. Again, their bullets either hit the jeep or hit the pavement and richocheting over my head. From the dates it appears that they were published overseas. 
WebThe First Infantry was mustered into federal service at Fort Benjamin Harrison in 1916 for service in the Mexican Border Campaign. 23rd Infantry Regiment, US Army; 29th Infantry Division Blue and Grey , USA; 2nd US Army; 3. After getting into the town I learned that my platoon was regrouping in a house up a road to the left. In February 2013, Major General Daniel York sought a historical designation for a new command being stood up in the Army Reserve. 
Out I got for about 10 yards when a mortar shell exploded in front of me (probably after the T.D.).
Any other type of information on this man would be helpful. on the blue chief. Matthew Fuchs and Jacob Matherly of the Army Reserves 1st Battalion, 417th Infantry Regiment, bring years of experience to the CSTX, running a convoy operations training lane. Web417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division: Rank: Private First Class U.S. Army: Entered Service From: California Luxembourg American Cemetery . Springfield, Ma. We managed to cross by moving from rock to rock.
I know he had a lower leg and possibly chest wound
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. Moe Zazyck, KIA, 417th Infantry, (30 Nov. 2003)
With our rifles on our hips we opened fire in the direction of the foot steps. In 2007 the 4th Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division (Mechanized) was alerted for deployment to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom in late 2007. 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 attack continued in conjunction with the 6th Armored Division; Langensalza fell and the Gera River was crossed, 11 April. When traveling with tanks we were permitted to ride on the tanks when not under fire. "The First Bn., 417th Inf. Another incident that stands out in my mind. Semper Fidelis,
Rollin E. Allen was a member of the 417th Inf. He is almost 89 years old. 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 sniper was shooting at us. Web417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division Purple Heart Purple Heart Memorial Certificate Printing Tips Footer menu Cemeteries & Memorials Burial Search About Us Education Facebook Twitter YouTube Instagram ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 This was followed by advanced training in July 1943 at A.P. The 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. The unit was again redesignated on 1 October 2005 as the 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery Regiment. 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. Hill Military Reservation near Fredericksburg, Virginia. Our family, at the time, made a great
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. Edward T. Allen, NAME:PFC Michael A Abatemarco, Co. G, 417th Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Hope you can use the enclosed material for your project. My name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. The history states the 76th Infantry Division arrived in England on Dec. 20, 1944, where it received additional training. A couple of others I can still see their faces but not their names. The attack continued in conjunction with the 6th Armored Division; Langensalza fell and the Gera River was crossed, 11 April. The command is made up of over 6,000 soldiers with a presence in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the US Virgin Islands, and select locations in Europe. We later learned that the town was defended by 200 German SS troops. Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand. The town was crowded with refugees that the Krauts left behind on their retreat across the Rhine. We know little else. Does anyone have a WWII unit history for the 417th Inf.Reg, 76 Div.? We know little else. Loud foot steps from the road were heard approaching us. 
In May 1959, the Division was re-designated and reorganized as the 76th Division (Training) with the mission of training initial (basic) entry soldiers of various branches and in later years the division also became able to train infantry volunteers or draftees. A possible match? 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!). Gerald: I served in Compay M, 3rd Battalion, 417th Regiment. Thank you,
Thanks,
Participated in the mopping up operations of the Rhineland - Held up a couple of days at Oberweissel on the Rhine. http://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.3960174,4334609, You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Intensive training began on 12 April 1943. He was a secondary school
This page was last edited on 27 December 2022, at 10:48. Seeing this, I jumped into a ditch along side the road, observing the situation and waiting for the troops to disperse. No history has been written of the 417th Infantry Regiment until now. 4 Leonard Kobreck ; Otto Lembek, Frankfurt en Main, Germany; distributor, secretary, 76th Infantry Division Association.
NAME:PFC John E. Barnes, Co. L, 417th Infantry, 3rd Battalion
Did not like French people encountered enroute along the RR Tracks. 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!) September 14, 2010 in MEDALS & DECORATIONS. 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. 2. 
(Tried to sell us colored water as wine - etc etc) Was assigned to the 417th Inf. I am writing to see if anyone can give me information about my father &
In this role during 1985 and 1986, in an operation codenamed "Onaway Eagle", the division successfully defined, established and executed the first USAR (United States Army Reserve) mobilization army training center at Fort Campbell, Kentucky which became the model for utilization and employment of other reserve training divisions in the United States Army. Additional winter training began at Ottawa National Forest near Watersmeet, Michigan on 19 February 1944.
The 304th Infantry plus a Division Headquarters party sailed on the SS Brazil. My name is Lawrence J. Selegue. WebCOL David Neary, Deputy Commander, 85th United States Army Reserve Support Command, began his military service in 1991 and has served in a wide variety of positions as an Infantry officer in the Regular Army, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve. 4341 Isabella Street,
He was killed somewhere in the area of the Rhine or another river crossing. By (Apparently working its way back to the point of entry and falling out). Most of its troops were used as replacements for front line units which reduced the division to 7,000 troops. In 1942 a typical infantry regiment consisted of a headquarters and band, a headquarters company, a service company, an anti-tank company, a cannon Ordered into active military service: 15 June 1942 at Fort George G. Meade, Maryland I am looking for anyone in the 417th who might have known Verlon M. Horton. WebThe 76th Infantry Division was a unit of the United States Army in World War I and World War II . It landed at Le Havre, France, 12 January 1945, and proceeded to the Limesy concentration area. the time) I have no first hand accounts of my Dad in WWII.
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