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ANTI TANK COMPANY - 15TH INFANTRY

IN FRANKENBERG, GERMANY

1945-46

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TO: OFFI C ERS A N D M E N O F A NT I TANK COMPANY

This book portrays the pictorial histo'y of Anti-Tank Companys occupation of Frankenburg Germany. The purpose of the

book is to give you---Officers and Men of Anti-Tank Company--- a pictorial memento of your life while here. It is

difficult, at best, to capture in print or picture, the fine spirit manifested here in Frankenburg. It is hoped, however, that as

you leaf through these pages in later years, these pictures will revive and sharpen time bedimmed memories of our stay here in

Frankcnburg.

Let me take th is opportunity on behalf of all of you to thank those men whose persistent effort , zeal. and energy made

this book a rea lity. The impetus furnished by 1st Sergeant ROBERT E. ABBOTT, Sergeant HAROLD M. GRODINSKY. Cor­

poral EARNEST G. ROSS, and Private First Class RICHARD G. R LINDELL, has given us and will give us , in years to come, an

authentic testimonial to all that we knew in Frankenburg. To yo u men goes our deepest appreciation.

~~ lt!ry Thomas M. Lacey, I st Lt.

COMMAND ING OFFICER

\ January, 1946

Frankenburg, Germany

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OUR SITE OF OCCUPATION

The Kreis-town Frankenberg/Eder is · situated among l:>i11 dark wooded hills in the middle of the Hessische Bergland.

About 1500 y.::ars ago, the Franks built this, town as a norther~ fortress lgainst the Sachsens on the right side of the Eder.

The special character of this town with 8000 inhabitants is given by the wonderful frame-work buildings showing th ~

wealth of the citizens of a long time ago, when medieval life and trade took place here.

The .huge hill in the center of town is crowned by the Liebfrauen church, the sign of Frankenberg, which was built in the

1 ~ th century. Similar to the Elizabeth church, at Marburg, it represents an atchitectural masterpiece, as does the famous city

hall. From the tower of the church one looks over big hills and valleys of the Hessia province which spans from the Rothaar

mountains and the Sauerland in the northwest to the calm Keller woods in the East.

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Nerve center of Anti Tank Company is the company CP (Command Pest) at No. 1 Bremerstrasse. Here are the headquarters of the company commander, executive officer, and the first sergeant. From the CP comes orders for the various occupational duties performed by the company's per­sc11nel and the directives for governing the daily lives of the popuiace of the entire Frankenberg Kreis .

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Interior view of the CP shows 1st Lt. George W. Meyer and 1st Sgt Robert E. Abbott hard at work. Special attention should be given to the Operations Board hanging on the wall in the center of the picture. By a quick glance at the board, one can determine the whereabouts and duties of anv man in the company. Another special feature of the Orderly Room is the area map at the right) which has Anti Tank Company's area encircled, and small flags denoting the locations of the other companies in the Regiment.

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OCCUPATION DUTIES

Taking up approximately one-third of Anti Tank Company 's total personnel, the Prisoner of War Camp near Frankenber)i!

1:1 the company's main occupational duty.

Double screens of barbed wire surroundin~ the camp are reinforced at 5trategic intervals by guard towers, cad1 an indepen­

dent unit, glass enclosed and heated. The population of the internment depot varies constantly from a high of almost 4,000 to a

low of about 500. The Anti Tankers guarding the camp are billeted in a building about I oo yards from the camp itself.

The pri: oners, varying in age from l 5to 50, are used by neighboring American units as work details . They carry out such

duties as cutting wood, painting, carpentry, and K. P.

By utilizing scrap metal from a nearby scrap pile of old German aircraft materials, the PWs who are not on work details are

kept busy making lockers , suitcases, picture frames and shovels.

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The prisoner o~ war internment camp, located approximately one mile from Franhnberg. m the small town of Schreufa.

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Discussing the days happenings at the PW cage are, 1st Lt. Noel N .Troxclair, in charge of the encampment, and I /Sgt .. Frank Atkinson, assistant. The photo was taken in Lt. Troxclair's office at the stockade.

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Billets for Anti Tankers guarding the PW camp are situated about 100 yards from the camp itself. In the building are writing desks, magazines, becks, and stoves that are supplied with fuel by PWs.

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HAINA HOSPITAL

Simultaneous with Anti Tank Company's arrival in Frankenberg, on October 8, 1945 S/ Sgt Dan Neace took a squad of 15

men to relieve Item Company of the Haina Hospital guard.

Coupled with with the job of guarding the PW patients, was the added duty of keeping a watd1 over 200 insane persons

under treatment there . The main purpose of the guard, however, was to keep the prisoners from escaping until they were well

rnough for disdiarge to a Prisoner of War camp. One sentry was posted at the gate, an two others patrolled the grounds insidt>. I

day and night. The duty hours wue three on and nine off.

After the first week, S/Sgt Lyles relieved Neace, and took over the guard detail. Sgt. Charles Chap1;ian acted as interpre­

ter and had the job of checking the civilian status of visitors to determine eligibility for entrance passes.

In the off duty hours this guard detail had access to a well furnished day room, complete with radio, books. magazines, 1

w1 iting desk, and assorted games. Aside from this, the recreatiOI' room was always open , and the ping pong table in constant

use. For the ones whu didn't care for indoor recreation , there was good hunting in the forests surrounding the town. where

deer ancl wild boar were fairly plentiful. According to the men , the living quarters were good, and the cooking, done by Pfc.

Ha rold Dodinal , was excellent.

Haina, the small town where the hospital is located, has a µcpulation of about 600 people and is located about 15 kilo­

meters east of Frankenberg. The main landmark there, the Hain a churdi, was built by the monks in the 12th Century, and is

st'ill in good condition. The rest of the town is built around th ? church and the hospital.

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Sgt. Charles H. Chapman in his office at the Haina hospital. Chapman acted as interpreter for the guard detail there.

Enjoying a game of checkers in the day room at the Haina Hospital are Pfcs. Richard Dynes, and Vito DiVito. Reading in the background are . .Pfc. Earl E. Spear, left, and S/Sgt . Dan Neace.

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S/Sgt. Burbridge formerly in charge of the Frankenberg hospital, grins for the " birdie' '. The position was recently taken over by Pfc. Escott.

. One of the six buildings whid1 compose the Frankenberg PW hospital

p1arded by Anti Tankers. The sentry on duty is Pfc. Winfred Roberts.

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lst Lt George W Mever Executive Officer

1st Lt Noel N T roxclair 1st Platoon Leader

1st Lt Thomas M Lacey Commanding Officer

2nd Lt Everett 0 Post 2nd Platoon Leader

1st Lt John S Carver Recon Officer

2nd Lt Herbert S Stevens 3rd Platoon Leader

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Sgt Harold M Grodinsky. Cpl M S Weil, Jr.

lSt Sgt Robert E Abbott

Cpl Richard G Rundell Sgt Earnest G Ross Pfc Willis W Jones Pfc Orvil W Rice

T / 5 Logan W Green T/Sgt Frank Atkinson

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Cpl Stephan R Dickerson .. iD.·····. ~·.· \ .

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Pfc Roland J Marsan

T/ r; John Costa

Pfc Brian L Francis

Pfc Francis A Jager

Pfc John A Pytel

T/4 Adrian L Branning

S/Sgt David H Jurado

, ~/4 Floyd R 7d;rey

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T / r; Leroy E Mortenson

Pfc La Verne Phillips

Pfc Harold Dochnal

Pfc Arthur Hoffer

Pfc Paul D Drake

S/Sgt Isham Smith

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Tis Ray A McClung Cpl John M Waters T / S Emel W. Vertrees Ti4 Floyd F Buresh T/s Ezra E King

Tis Chester R Kahle T / S Lupe Malacate Tis Roy W Martin Pfc Glendor C Turner Pfc Willie A Davis

Pfc Eugene ] Moran Pfc Robert E Dean Sgt George S Glashauser T/s John E Dibble Pfc Curvin Fetrow

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Pfc Stanley C Kaszuba Pfc Arnold W Krause Pfc Edward I Olesiak Pfc Angelo Zanghi Pfc Richard A Rogers

Pfc Vern L Kahrs Pfc Edward Mathia Pfc Harry 0 Kincaid Pfc Joseph J Manfra Ffc Warr en 0 Elliott

T/ 5 Robert Langmeyer Pfc Joseph P Pastena T /Sgt Ralph Curnutt • S/Sgt Lyal Y McLaughlin Sgt William G Calhoun

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S/Sgt Earl Cone Cpl Adam ] Dzuban Pfc Joseph Bearb Pfc William F Birgam Pfc Glen Curtis

Pfc Joe B Elliott Pfc Richard E Dynes Pfc Donald L Hainley Pfc Ralph A Holland Pfc Bennett L Howerton

Pfc Melburne L Kahle Pfc Herman Kirkland Pfc Philipp E Lewis Pfc Larsen L Lowery Pfc Otie A Massie

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Pfc Jacob J Meyer Pfc William J Mihalik Pfc Donald G Miller Pfc Herbert G Otto Pfc Stanley J I'rostak

Pfc Harold Roberson Pfc Earl D Rozell Pfc Earl E Spear Pfc Plummer G Witt S/Sgt Richard D Lyles

Tis Thomas J Olson Pfc Vincente M Banuelos Pfc Benjamin Buoy Pfc Lewis A Britton Pfc Floyd Chitwood

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Pfc Aldo R DiNardo . Pfc James H Fraley Pfc Douglas J Herren

Pfc Jimmie C James Ffc John A LoVecchio Pfc Richard G Lykke

Ffc Alex:inder A Nevedosky Pfc Trenton Parker Pfc Alton N Phillips

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Pfc Leonard I Hirsch

Pfc Armando Mendoza

Pfc Ras Pool, Jr

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Pfc Joseph R Jacobs

Pfc Donald V Meyer

Pfc Spencer E Summerfield

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Pfc Antonio L Vultaggio Pfc Cecil L Webb S/Sgt Kenneth H Burbridge S/Sgt Dan Neace Sgt Charles H Chapman

Sgt Casimino Ruffino Cpl John Keller, Sr S/Sgt Eugene W Kiser Cpl Hazen ] Rollet Pfc Henry E Shorkey

Cpl. Robert G Escott Cpl John W Johnson Sgt. John V Kerkvliet Pfc Calvin L. Addis Pfc Charles W Addis

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Pfc Reynaldo Amor Pfc Arthur C Bentley Pfc Joseph P E Blanchette Pfc Arturo Carreon Pfc Vito A DiVito

Pfc Glen W Gossett Pfc Emmett P Irving Pfc Paul J Laqua Pfc Elmer W Jackson Pfc Robert G Jackson

Pfc George W Kohls Pfc Eugene H Mitchell Pfc James B Pickens Pfc Howard M Ralnes Pfc Winfred M Roberts

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

Boasting battalion leadership in softball, and playing cham­pionship basketball , Anti Tank 's athletic teams have gained di ­vision-wide fame. Holding the belief that an active program of athletics makes for a better soldier, additional tournaments in Sllch sports as ping pong, and shuffleboard are being conducted for the winter season.

Anti Tank can also claim one of the top basketball players in the regiment in the person of Pfc. Duane Aye, star player on the company team and later captaining the battalion all-sta r' team.

"DUBON" HALL

The old saying, " an arn1y travels on its stomach", might well be changed to read that an army occupies on its stomach.

To this end, Anti Tank's mess sergeant, S/Sgt. David Jurado , has seen to it that the men enjoy their meals to the fullest pos­sible extent. While in most kitchens, this effort ends with th e preparation of the food, this mess hall has numerous other fea­tures calculated to help " Pfc. 0 . Q. Pation" get the most out of mealtime. The hard working GI goes in, is served his food on plates, and sits down to a family · size table with a spotless white tablecloth on it. If he wants another cup of coffee, o r another piece of bread at any time, he merely signals to one of the German waitresses employed by the company.

While he listens to the " Dubonairs", a German orchestra composed of some of Germany's finest musicians, play the latest' American Melodies, he looks around at the insignias of the various ETO combat divisions hanging on the walls. According to Jurado, the atmosphere created by these innovations makes for a more cheerful , contented ~oldier .

The Anti Tank Company mess hall, known as " Dubon Hall" , named in honor of T/ 5 Francis J. Dubon, Anti Tanker who was killed while fighting heroically in the battle of Germany.

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Anti Tank Company 's kitchen, is presided over by Mess Sergeant David H Jurado, center. Cooks T/5 Costa, left, and T/4 Drake are also pictured. Cartoons hanging from the ceiling were drawn by Pfc. LaVern Fhillips, one of the cooks.

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Possessing the athmosphere of a prosperous cafe, .the Anti Tank Company mess hall is one of the best in the division.

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PLY-ROOM Although it may resemble a Fifth Avenue shop, it is actually located on Neustaedter Strasse, in Frankenberg. On display in the window is what the

well-dressed GI wears, except, of course, for the head. '

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Noted for its courteous and efficient handling of Anti Tankers supply nce.ds, is the supply department. On the left is T/ '5 Ray McClung, armorer articifer, and S/Sgt. Isham E. Smith who is in charge of the supply room. The gentleman on the right lost his head in the excitement of getting his picture tal<en.

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US MAIL

Next to the bar, the busiest place in the company area is the waiting room Here each man must come every day and read the notices posted on the company bulletin board. Both happy chuckles and mournful groans are heard as the men read the guard roster. The room also serves as a waiting room fot thf men enroute to their guard posts. The men seated above are Cpl. M. S Weil, left, and Sgt. Harold Grodinsky.

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US MAIL

Next to the bar, the busiest place in the company area is the waiting room Here each man must come every day and read the notices posted on the company bulletin board. Both happy chuckles and mournful groans are heard as the men read the guard roster. The room also serves as a waiting room fot the men enroute to their guard posts. The men seated above are Cpl. M. S Weil, left, and Sgt. Harold Grodinsky.

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Three members of Anti Tank Company's motor pool work on a vehicle at the maintenance shop located about 400 yards from the CP, on Wassertor Strasse. The men are, left to right, T/ 5 Roy W. Martin, T/4 Floyd F. Buresh, and Pfc. Edward Mathia.

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Interior view of the Accomodations Office shows S/Sgt. Richard H. Lyles and his English speaking secretary at work. The main duty of his office is the billeting of American units in the Frankenberg area.

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The religious life of the men of Anti Tank Company is spurred on by re~ular visits from the battalion chaplain. Here is a service being conducted in Frankenberg.

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Two members of Anti Tank's basketball team work out. Pfc. Earl D. Rozell, with the Ball, is being guarded by Pfc. Willis W. Jones. The action is taking place in the new gymnasium, built by Anti Tankers, just outside of

Frankenberg.

Boasting battalion leadership in softball, and

playing championship basketball, Anti Tank' :.

athletic teams have gained division-wide fame.

Holding the belief that an active program of

arhletics makes for a better soldier, additional

tournaments in such sports as ping pong, and

shuffleboard are being conducted for the winter

season .

Anti Tank can also claim one of the top

basketball players in the regiment in the person of

Pfc. Duane Aye, star player on the company team

and later captaining the battalion all-star team.

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' RECREATION-

BROADWAY of Anti Tanks Company area in Frankenberg is the SpecialSc:rvice section located on Steingasse Strasse. Here are the theatre, bar, and PX.

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The Spitzley Club, next door to the theater, is the most popular place inthc company area. Beer and pretzels are available here, along with other asso rted beverages designed to quench the thirst of the hard-working occupation troops. The Club was named in honor of Pfc. Ronald W . Spitzley, former Anti Tanker killed in the battle of France.

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Operating one of the most efficient PXs in the area is Cpl. Stephan R. Dickerson, center. His display system, lets the purchasing GI know just what is available. Another feature of the PX is the souvenirs, such as paperweights. and souvenir 3rd Division coins which the company had made for the Anti Tcinkers to send home. Making a purchase above is lst Sgt. Robert E. Abbott.On the right is Theater Manager Pfc. Brian L. Francis.

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The most popular single spot in the company area is the theater, with a nightly movie, and a change of pictures every other night. It is also used for Special Service and U SO snows. when the occasion arises .

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Getting clipped by Anti Tank company's civilian barber is 1st. Sgt. Robert E. Abbott. Much ' to the aumsement of the men , the barber carries on a steady conversation in German while be works.

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For the quiet-loving GI, who just wants to sit in comfort and read, play a game of checkers with his buddy, or simply write a lette1, the Anti Tank Cc-mpany Day Room is available. Several ping pong players ar.e visible in the background.

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Does your hea3 ache? Are your corns bothering you? Do other people find your halitosis objectionable? If so, visit the Anti Tank Aid Station. Photo

shews Anti Tank's two medics keeping in practice. Pfc. Joseph Pastena is being treated by Pfc. R~bert Langmeyer.

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First platoon billet is presided over by T /Sgt. Ralph Curnutt, platoon sergeant.

Exterior view of the Accomodations Office, located in the same bui lding as the 2nd

1Platoon. S/Sgt. Richard H. Lyles, second platoon sergeant, is also

in charge of this office.

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Here live the personnel of Anti Tank's mi-tor pool. The road on right leads up to the ancient Frankenberg church, which can be seen in the distance.

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Third platoon billet, is presided over by S/Sgt. Burbridge, platoon sergeant. Note the two arrows just above the front steps. They may be seen on all the larger German houses. They point the way to the nearest bomb shelter, most of which were located in the basements of the homes.

Anti Tank Company's officers quarters.

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EAST IS EAST AND WEST IS WEST

Oh, East is East, and West is West

And never the twain shall meet.

Til earth and sky stand presently

At God's great judgement seat.

For there is neither East nor West,

Border, nor breed, nor birth,

When two strong men stand face to face,

Though they come from the ends of the Earth.

R u d y a r d K i p l i n g.

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The Editors of this book hope you have enjoyed it, and hope that in years to come, it will recall in some slight degree the

tasks, and joys, we had here in the heart of Germany. We have tried to portray the role played by Anti Tank Company in Fran­

kenberg during the early part of our stay there during the winter of 45-46.

Perhaps in the future , this book may be dusted off, and recall to mind those days spent at the stockade, or at the "Spitzley

Club".

We of the Editorial Staff wish to thank I st. Lt. Thomas M. Lacey, our Company Coi;nmander. Through his untiring of forts

on behalf of the company, our stay in Frankenberg was made much more pleasant, and . without his advice this pictorial review

would not ~ave been possible.

,.

The Staff,

Sgt. HAROLD M. GRODINSKY

1st. Sgt. ROBERT E. ABBOTT

Sgt. EARNEST G. ROSS

Cpl. RICHARD G. RUNDELL

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OFFICERS

Lacey, Thomas M

Meyer, George W

Carver, John, S. Jr.

Troxclair, Noel N

Post, Everett 0

Stevens, Herbert C

Abbott, Robert E

Addis, Charles W

Addis, Calvin L '

Amor, Reynaldo

Atkinson, Frank

Aye, Duane C

Banuelos, Vincente

Bearb, Joseph

Bentley, Arthur, C

Birgam, William F

Bland1ette, Joseph P E

Branning, Adrian L

I st Lt

I st Lt

I st Lt

1st Lt

2nd Lt

2nd Lt

1st Sgt

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

T/Sgt

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

T/4

R

Akron, Ohio

Garden City , L. T.

Pullman, Wash.

Plaquemine, La.

Waco, Texas

Detroit, Midi.

Millville, N. J.

Walhalla. S. C.

Walhalla, S. C.

El Pam, Texas

New London. Conn.

Davenport, Iowa

San Antonio, Texas

Rayne, La .

Sou th Shoal, Ky

Crawford, W. Ya.

Calais, Maine

Washington , D. C.

0 s T E R

Britton, Lewis, A

Buoy, Benjamin

Burbridge, Kenneth H

Buresh, Floys F

Calhoun, William G

Carreon , Arturo B

Chapman, Charles H

Chitwood, Flyd

Cone, Earl

Costa, John

Curnutt, Ralph R

Curtis, Glen Jr.

Davis, Willie A

Dean, Robert E

Dibble, John E

Dickerson, Stephan R

Dinardo, Aldo R

Divito, Vito A

Dod111al. Harold

Drake, Paul D

Dynes, Ridiard E

Pfc

Pfc

S/Sgt

T/4

Cpl

Pfc

Sgt

Pfc

S/Sgt

T/'5

T/Sgt

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Cpl

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Seymour, .Texas

Bartles Ville, Okla.

Peoria , Ill.

Minneapolis , Minn.

Hawkinsville, Ga.

El Paso, Texas

Baltimore Md .

St. Louis, Mo.

Hanceville, Ala .

Mattapoisett , Mass .

Wanette, Okls.

West Brandi . Midi.

Cammeo, Ky.

Columbus, Ohio

Oswego, N. Y.

Mansfield, Ohio

Coropolis, Pa.

Buffalo, N. Y.

Brooklyn, N. Y.

Terre Haute, Ind.

Sault Ste Marie, Mich .

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Dzuban , Adam

Elliott, Joe B

Elliott, Warren 0

Escott, Robert G

Fayard, Peter G. Jr.

Fetrow , Curvin

Fraley, James H

Francis, Brian

Glashauser George S

Godfrey , Floyd R

Gossett, Glenn N

Green , Logan W

Grodinsky, Harold. M

Hainley, Donald L

Herren, {)ouglas J

Hirsch, Douglas

Hoffer, Arthur

Holland , Ralph A

Howerton, Bennett L

Irving, Emmett P

Jackson, Elmer W

Jackson , Robert G

Jacobs, Joseph R

Jager, Francis A

James , Jimmie C

Cpl

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

T/5

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Sgt

T/4

Pfc

T/5

Sgt

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Phillipsburgh, N. J.

Wind1ester, Tenn.

tv'ii lan, Tennn.

Clinton, Midi.

Prichard, Ala

Davers, Penn.

Bessmericity, N. C.

London, Eng.

Altoona, Pa. 1

Greenwood, S. C.

Lewisville, Neb.

Trenton, N. C.

Bangor, Maine

Altoona, Pa.

Dallas , Texas

Van Wyck, N. Y.

Roscoe, S. D.

Fresno, Cal.

Covel , W. Va.

Cortland, N. Y.

Mt Clemens, Midi .

Indianapolis, Ind.

Pittsburgh, Pa .

Towson, Md.

Austin , Texas

Johnson , John W

Jones, Willis W

Jurado, David H

Kahle, Chester R

Kahle, Melburne L

Kahrs , Vern L

Kaszuba, Stanley G

Keller, John H. Sr

Kerkvliet, John V

Kinciad, Harry 0

King, Ezra E

Kirkland , Herman

Kiser, Eugene W

Kohls, George W

Krause, Arnold W

Laqua, Paul J

Lewis, Philipp E

Lovecchio, John A

Lowery, Larsen L

Lykke, Richard G

Lyles, Richard D

Malacate, Lupe

Manfra, Joseph J

Marsan , Roland J

Martin , Roy W

Cpl

Pfc

S/Sgt

T/5

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Cpl

Cpl

Pfc

T/5

Pfc

Sgt

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

S/Sgt

T/ r;

Pfc

Pfc

T/ r;

New Faswelle, Tenn.

Coshokton, Ohio

Los Angeles, Cal.

Williamsport, Pa.

Le Suevi, Minn.

Carlton, Kans.

Chicago, 111.

Highspere, Pa.

Cottonwood, Minn.

El Paso, Texas

Navarre, Ohio

Highland, City Florida

St. Louis, Mo.

Harrington, Kan.

Tomah, Wis.

Kensal. N. D.

Springfield, Mass.

Chicago, J 11.

Alamo, Ga.

Minneapolis, Minn.

Marchville, N. C.

Los Angeles, Cal.

East Boston, Mass.

Marlboro, Mass.

Glaee, W. Va.

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Massie, Otie A

Mathia, Edward

McClung, Ray A

McLaughlin , Lyal Y

Mendoza, Armando

Meyer, Donald V

Meyer, Jacob J

Mihalik, William

Miller,, Donald G

Mitchell, Eugene H

Mortenson , Leroy E

Moran, Leroy E

Neace , Dan

Pfc

Pfc

T/5

Sgt

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

T/5 Pfc

S/Sgt

Nevedosky , Alexander A. Pfc

Olesiak, Edward I Pfc . Olson , Thomas J T /5

Otto, Herbert G Pfc

Parker, Trenton

Pastena, Joseph P

Phillips, Alton N

Phillips, Laverne

l)icke ;1s, James, B

Pool, Ras Jr.

Prostak, Stanley

Pytel, John A

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Mathalie, Va.

Tulsa , Okla.

Sheridan, Ark.

San Diago, Cal.

El Paso, Texas

So. St. Paul, Minn.

New York, N. Y.

Youngstown, Ohio

Milford, Md.

Paint, Texas

Los Angeles, Cal.

St. Albans , W. Va.

Commisky , Ind .

Philadelphia, Pa.

!Chicago, Ill.

Mt Horeb, Wis.

St. Paul, Minn.

Fairmont, N. C.

Bronx, N. X.

McDonough , Ga.

Stoneham, Cal.

Springville, Miss.

Py le, Texas .

Brookfield, Mass.

Drexel Hill, Pa.

Raines, Howard M

Rice, Orvil W

Roberson, Harold

Roberts, Winfred M

Rollet, Haze n J

Rogers , Richard A

Ross, Earnestt G

Rozell, Earl D

Ru ffi no, Casimino

Rundell , Richard G

Shorkey, Henry E

Smith, Isham E

Spear, Earl E

Summerfield, Spencer

Turner, Glendor G

Vertrees, Erne! W

Vultaggio, Antonio L

Waters, John M

Webb, Cecil L

Weil, M. S. Jr.

Witt, Plummer G

Zanghi, Ange lo

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Cpl

Pfc

Cpl

Pfc

Sgt

Pfc

Pfc

S/Sgt

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

S/gt

Pfc

Pfc

Pfc

Cpl

Pfc

Pfc

Long Creek. S. C.

Chappelle, S. C.

Cullman, Ala.

N icogdoches, Texas

Windsor, Ont., Canada

Princeton . W. Va .

Enid, Okla.

Dillwyn, Va.

New York, N. Y.

Miami, Florida

Marquette, Wis.

Pleasant Shade, Tenn .

Hallidays Cove, W. Va.

Grof.l Valley, Oregon

Cleveland, Ohio

Indianapolis , Ind.

Detroit, Mich .

Morganton, N. C.

Washington, D. C.

Woodmere, N. Y.

Haze lgreen, A la.

Silvercreek, N. Y.

ATTACHED PERSONNEL (AID MEN)

Ethridge, Winfred

Langmeyer, Robert

Pvt

Pfc

Hartwell , Ga .

Detroit, Mich .

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