I volunteered for the army at the age of 17. last days. Moe Zazyck, KIA, 417th Infantry, (30 Nov. 2003) My name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. She -- in a rather haughty voice said -- well, you are asking for children.----- I never quite trusted North's high school German after that. A sniper was shooting at us. Full machine embroidered. In addition to his medals, I have some photos, badges and personal items that he kept and would be happy to show them His battles and campaigns were Rhineland, Central Europe. To the webmaster: Please include my email address with the post. NAME:Sgt DelMar E. Wilson and was still in the hospital when his mother died (of He was for over seas shipment. The 98th Infantry Division ("Iroquois") was a unit of the United States Army in the closing months of World War I and during World War II.The unit is now one of the U.S. Army Reserve's training divisions, officially known as the 98th Training Division (Initial Entry Training). Thank you so much for reading this. Again, their bullets either hit the jeep or hit the pavement and richocheting over my head. Together with the 304th Infantry Regiment they amounted, roughly, to two-thirds of division strength. I don't know much about my father's Gerald: I served in Compay M, 3rd Battalion, 417th Regiment. teacher in Gaithersburg, MD at the time. View Photo Lying on the ground, I could hardly move. 136 Feltham Road Hello, Springfield, Ma. The person stopped, then the foot steps began again running away from us. 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). 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. Hamilton Clyde H. Horning. The Engineers attempted building a bridge across the river but were not successful in keepng it in place till about February 10 or 11. Battalion 417th Infantry Regiment Any iformation on him would be appreciated. issue knit sweater disintegrated and was discarded the next day. I am interested in locating the following:: Sgt James Bear,(Wounded at Zeitz) Robert Bella ( From Chicago Illinois) Paul Klocke (From Wisc. Riverside,CA 92501. participation in the war but have been trying to research Terry L. Glusko, Sr. 417 Bn, Co F. 4th platoon. 1st platoon Co. B 417 inf, And a picture of my Father standing in front of a tent at Camp Lucky Strike, France. The road was zeroed in with mortars and machine-gun fire. I know he received a purple heart and a bronze star for And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division… God Bless, 47025 With the Lieutenant's arms across our shoulder we started down the side of a small mountain to the Aid Station. Sadly, my dad was an intensely private, stoic man who Daphne(Barnes)Houze Gen. William Weigel(28 November 1917), Maj. Gen. H. F. Hodges (13 February 1918) I know he received a purple heart and a bronze star for A bullet (apparently a richochet) struck my right heel circling around between the two layers of leather where it lodged for a few days before disappearing. Our troops were all over the place, many in bunches just getting past the first house. Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand. My wife's uncle PFC There are 9 soldiers of the 76th Infantry Division World War II still listed as missing in action. My boots were full and my feet soaked. The 3 of us got down on our back sides and slid the rest of the way down. Joe Selegue (77 years young), NAME:PFC Anthony T. LaVecchia, 417th Infantry, I Company, 2nd Platoon, 22 Jan. 2003 Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand. year old woman. Out I got for about 10 yards when a mortar shell exploded in front of me (probably after the T.D.). I've attached a few photos that I have of my father in training 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!) 1945. Thank you for your help, and thank you for your service. (One man had blisters on his feet and was riding with the kitchen). man, Poncho (nickname) from Arizona or New Mexico. Thanks, Thank You, consumption) Mother's Day of that year. and according to a family member was hospitalized in France Gerald Brown: browngap@yahoo.com Another incident that stands out in my mind. Very little was forthcoming. to anyone who may have served with him and has an interest. My girlfirends grandmother is his daughter and she was 7 when he was killed. (Apparently working its way back to the point of entry and falling out). and was still in the hospital when his mother died (of NAME:PFC Emmett Dangerfield Sr , 417th Infantry, Co. M (16 June 2010) 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. Gerald, this enough for now, contact me if you would care to. I'm also listing his military marksmanship information; MM 30.Caliber Rifle, Combat Infantry Badge, 1st CL GNR 30 CAL HMS. Later, James became a private first class in Company K, 3rd Battalion, 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division. Five day trip from coast to coast on a regular passanger train (Chair car). e-mail: dg_terek@yahoo.com. time has passed but it would finally bring closure after 58 years to a 90 Are you able to assist me in my search, or can you offer any suggestions. Had I tossed that grenade I would have had to live with that horror for the rest of my life. Hello, In World War I the 76th was the first division of the National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia and the description, "the first sons of the nation." Members of the Companies A, B, C were taken POW that day. am grateful to have found Gerald Brown and Lt.Col. bodies were on the street - some having been ran over by tracked vehicles and some with their throats slit. John Kopera 417th Infantry Regiment/76th Division Motor Transportation Officer Uniform and Medal Grouping Lt Arthur J Frey Jr was a member of the Headquarters, 417th Infantry Regiment in the 76th Division… He thinks that the 6th, or 9th armored division may hae liberated him at a dairy farm. butter and jelly sandwich, waved goodbye and never saw him again.He was 19 a T/5 & served in the Army from 1943-1946. Thanks, USAF, SMSgt, Retired. My platoon was in single file going around a bend in the road (dead Krauts off to the sides) to enter the town. Mostly it was walk - walk - walk day and night with occasional light to moderate resistance. We stopped and when they got close enough we challenged the unknown individual. Division in WWII. As far as I can determine Activated in December … At the end of the war, the 417th provided occupation duty until regular occupation troops were assigned to relieve us. As we moved to another town, more white sheets were hanging from windows, more Krauts were surrendering and more resistance was encountered. painstakingly slow process. 136 Feltham Road Yonkers, squad leader of the 3rd squad, Our fearless B.A.R. My name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. Again I was pinned down in the shallow ditch behind a burned out jeep. As far as I can determine Peter Aronson Victor Glusco, Serial # 13022595 and his unit assignment was Company "E",417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Division. Part way down bullets were swishing past my ears. Dennis Terek However, when I turned around the hill to enter the town, all hell broke loose. 385th, 304th, and 417th Infantry Regiments : 355th, 364th, 901st, 302nd Field Artillery Battalions. I joined the Divison at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin in the late summer/fall of 1944. Family looking for information on Ryan and his Company The next day we were ordered to shoot all dogs on sight. Apparently both times they thought they had got me, and stopped shooting. His battles and campaigns were Rhineland, Central Europe. She -- in a rather haughty voice said -- well, you are asking for children.----- I never quite trusted North's high school German after that. He was very proud of his service during the War and … When we got to the river the river was narrow and the water low at this point. last days. (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. 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. We had the Krauts on the run. during the crossing of the Sauer River. Although the crossings were attempted at night the Germans seemed to have the crossing area zeroed in. I don't think we hit him. This jacket also came with the VERY rare 1st Battalion 417th … He quickly rose through the ranks in the company and by the end of the war, was a … Dear Sir, I am continuing to search and NAME:Sgt. Division in WWII. God Bless, 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. e-mail: jwwz@mac.com. Constituted 5 August 1917 as the 76th Division. Mr. Brown, The Regiment suffered large losses in the river crossing. His sister-in-law is still alive and in her 90s. He is trying to remember things so I can write them down. 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). Edward T. Allen, NAME:PFC Michael A Abatemarco, Co. G, 417th Infantry, 2nd Battalion, Hope you can use the enclosed material for your project. 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. We do I could hear a lot of rifle and machine gun firing and shells exploding, etc. There was a hail of fire in front of me which I could reach out and touch. Army. She handed him his favorite treat, a peanut The combined colors of the field, the device, and the chief are t… I am not certain if you can assist me or not. it because I have a collection of his millitary things. My father's name was John J. Kopera & he was from Hastings, PA. 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!) A couple of others I can still see their faces but not their names. 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. If anyone should recognize/identify my father or some of these other people I'd love to hear from them. Victor Glusco, 417th Infantry, Co. E (16 July 2008) Dennis Terek Part way across I was in the water up to my knees. Traveled to Replacement Depot in Belgium by train (Box Cars). With the new concept of the "triangular infantry division" the 385th and 417th Infantry Regiments were added to the 76th. The guys all cracked up. 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. Again I was pinned down in the shallow ditch behind a burned out jeep. (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 Regiment was filled out by replacements and never achieved its original combat power again until the end of WWII. only 10 years old. 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. Thanks. Dear Sir, Walked (mostly) from that location to about 40 miles south of Berlin at time of Germans surrender. 76th US Infantry Division "Onaway" home. Robert J Kountz, NAME:Sgt. When we got to the river the river was narrow and the water low at this point. A couple of others I can still see their faces but not their names. That was when I scrambled out of the ditch and made another few yards before the bullets became so heavy that I took cover. Part way down bullets were swishing past my ears. Moe Kazyck was killed February 7, 1945 me his things several years ago. 22874 Lincoln Ct. It landed at Le Havre, France, 12 January 1945, and proceeded to the Limesy concentration area. However, a couple of times I was pinned down - once in the ditch alongside the road. The powerful wallop of Division … 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. Although I had bullet holes in the back of my clothes and a bullet lodged in my boot I have always felt like that was my closest call. I would love to hear from anyone who may have served with I am looking for anyone in the 417th who might have known Verlon M. Horton. Reg. First Sgt John Scudder 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. Semper Fidelis, … 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. and/or Ulrich Koch: ulrich.koch@koch-athene.de. Members of the Companies A, B, C were taken POW that day. The 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division started to make history at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin where full time pre-combat training terminated in November of 1944. My girlfirends grandmother is his daughter and she was 7 when he was killed. 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. Many years went by and my mother gave With the Lieutenant's arms across our shoulder we started down the side of a small mountain to the Aid Station. 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