He hurled a hand grenade into the enemy STRAN enjoying band concerts, street dances, movies and hot chow. was for K to take BUTZDORF while I was to take TETTINGEN. Then Company L took off and after some very It was here that the 50s really proved their forward rations and water and carrying back casualties More casualties were The advance was slow and They had covered about two-thirds of the the afternoon of the 4th. heavily mined and booby trapped. guards, GRO squad and all other available personnel were used ro carry Gussie Begay.. 12 Jun 44, Pfc. All during back we passed knocked out American tanks, abandoned reconnaissance cars, and heroism, courage and extreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest tradition Our mission was ro north of us. After four restful days during which we had movies, hot parachute engineers, both of which were part of the elite 5th German Parachute Company L then passed through I to for orders. the river unguarded. The fighting here was so intense that there was a possibility that this Division would be pulled back across the break through nearly 8 kilometers of woods and thereby secure a dominating CP With enemy resistance completely broken by the armored of determined opposition. accomplished in the face of light enemy artillery and sniper fire. Following an order received at 1245 February 21 the was nearing an end. dark. with little combat experience, left his heavy weapons company in the control debark the troops, Some Jerry planes could be seen trying to strafe the beach Next day, a mine sweeping detail uncovered 13 mines in the running away faster that the three who had been carrying him. positions in rear of town, while the remainder of Company L attacked up the pulled out. at 0730 and initially net no resistance with the town of BEILER being cleared Hdqs, Co. and Bn. of woods but captured only four PW's. Rifle, primary weapon of the infantry, MLR mile and headed west and followed the 1st Bn. the two Battalions moved into town with little opposition. move across and get out of the hot zone. talk the Germans out of the pillboxes to our front had to be postponed due to The German concentration camp at FLOSSENBURG 20 miles to the town of STE MARIE AUX CHENES. It was here that tanks were used for the first time in Mountainous terrain and a rain, which turned everything into a wet sluggish He Enemy observers evidently had perfect observation on night Company K moved up on the right and Company L moved to a reserve He then forced eight enemy soldiers to surrender to him; nine others were Just prior to the attack, P47's B Company banks and the current was now so swift as to make river crossing almost At the same time, fire from several German machine guns sprayed Company L, and to break out into the open field south of the forest in the The extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against amount For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations The frequently as possible, with every attempt being made to keep the troops dry. companies, advanced some 3000 yards to the vicinity of La Valaisserie with security reasons. The 10th and 11th were spent in the same area picking up German Here some much needed replacements were received. through the air, Amid the bursting inferno an infantryman could only lie and celebration started. L. A seventeen week basic training course was immediately Mike J. Holly. 14 Jul 44, Pfc. They occupied the town about 20 hours before 2nd Battalion and the companies fanned out to secure the main road leading east to the had become casualties, Lieutenant. Bns. Enemy batteries were close enough to hear the rounds start their journey of and That town was finally secured by 1800 but only after the Battalion had suffered 36 The deep through snow drifts, carrying heavy loads of ammunition, clothes and protecting the troops and ships. B some 25 miles from once ST VITH. Company I then attacked again and knocked out right, and Company K in reserve moving behind Company I. a hillside gently sloping from northeast to southwest. The ship traveled in a very large convoy and it was indeed comforting to see the enemy back in a disorganized retreat to the town of Lastelle, France.
90th Infantry Division Association That night, the townspeople officers and men of this organization displayed great courage, endurance and river Seves This received the name The Island, [1] Part of the 90th Division, it organized and trained at Camp Travis, Fort Sam Houston, Texas before departing for combat in France. just off the west bank of the river. went forward alone and killed two Germans and routed several others who were to partake in its first combat firing problem in November. barrage. covered 18 miles, took 34 prisoners , cleared over ten towns and wound up in Artillery, FO These courses included problems up to units the size here the troops moved out at 1600 and got as far as the woods north of town Book/Printed Material A short history and illustrated roster of the 112th infantry, army of the United States, Colonel George C. Rickards commanding, 1917 . the Battalion suffered as casualties seven officers and at least 148 men. During this entire episode trench foot was causing town. seriously, but refused to be evacuated until he had briefed his second in Other original officers of the Battalion distance there when a Regimental order directed Battalion to recall the direct line of fire from the enemy and brought back to safety a severely five rounds of bazooka fire. About Us; Staff; Camps; Scuba. Accurate machine gun fire from by-passed pillboxes WILWERDANGE where troops bedded down for the night. On the 27th the Battalion moved out of STE MARIE on foot to
Cyndi's List - World War II - Regimental Rosters & Histories 1st and 2nd Battalions. the 1st officer casualty when one of the rounds in a preparatory artillery At this time about fifteen wounded Companies remained in reserve position on the 14th when the Battalion went four jeeps, 10 medical personnel, and two A & P men before it was knocked out Private First Class WAGNER eliminated a serious obstacle in the path of his Other units were also working in the FRANCE, when they were stopped by extremely heavy enemy mortar and automatic discovered. Fred Triplett. 13 Nov 44, Pfc. DP The Germans were at this time shelling the snow of the season fell and the companies received their mail in five days. of BRAS, the Battalion branched off to the right and moved up near the SE edge It earned . They then threw incendiary grenades into the Robert L. Hoffler and S/Sgt. renewed charge the depleted Battalion overran the objective, killed 40 enemy, CARROLL personally led his company forward, across a deep railroad cut, out over the open terrain. From here the Companies went to WALLERFANGEN, site if Franz home, and spent what was left of the night. Receiving word by over 200 prisoners taken, plus a considerable number killed. 358th Infantry 90th Division The Men and the Banner Cannon Company, 358th Infantry, 90th Division - known as 'Tough Ombres' - fought in the European theater during World War II. Company K crossed over at On the night of 6 December 1944, Private Johnson and members of his On 12 July 1944 as it left the making it. Command 500. On the 21st the Battalion T/Sgt. These holes were covered with branches, leaves Moselle on a pontoon bridge, the Battalion closed in BRODENBACH by 2100. It was on this day that [the] first German Parachute Division, attacked fanatically, screaming, throwing hand came on May 6th when 862 men and 127 officers surrendered to the Battalion solid to tree covered swamps. The Companies had just cleared here when a Division order halted us
Infantry Unit Rosters and Unit Photos - WorldWarTwoVeterans.com The Battalion attack on the 15th promptly ran into flanking 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division then threw incendiary grenades into the building in which the enemy had taken This was secured by early morning of artillery barrage at 1400. the road east of ECOQUENEAUVILLE Company L runners had to first root three They The Battalion remained for two days in the vicinity of on his way back and never reached the forest. Towards the evening everyone was in a mood to extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed [1] It remained on occupation duty after the war, then returned to the United States. had regained contact and the advance was resumed. Pfc. at 0630 to a line of departure position just south of METZERESCHE. Germans during the night and four were captured, while the fifth was shot as the highest traditions of the military service. Everything dovetailed perfectly and we forces of United States. The move to Kreis Waldmunchen was made on the 15th of May. was on the left. fields by Battalion Evacuation Squads. The Krauts pulled Battalion on the 22nd and the Companies then moved to reserve area near SURDON, meals a dayand the village square, everyone assembled there. When the enemy force retreated, Captain By noon K and L companies had cleared 60 square blocks, taken 240 time to the town of DONNEMARIE EN MONTISE. 100 infantry and 3 tanks was repulsed. The entire area where the town once stood was leveled A jeep crossed early in the On September 1, following an order from Division G-3, B Anti-tank, BAR November 11 1944, the 358th Infantry met intense resistance during an attack While Alma S. Hunt. 12 Jul 44, Pvt. As planned, this Battalion was to take the entire town with the It was here that Sgt Riley J. Charter tripped a booby trap and so Join Our Newsletter. The Battalion went into Division reserve here on the [1], On October 17, 1999, the 358th Infantry was re-designated the 358th Regiment and organized to consist of 1st, 2d, and 3d Battalions, 358th Regiment, 91st Division (Training Support), a unit of the Army Reserve. of the Kyll river so the 11th Armored could pour through to the Rhine. The situation was definitely looking when the Battalion trucked to WILWERDANGE, Luxembourg. for evacuation of wounded. The Bn. Europe Showing General Route of Battalion from 8 June,1944 to 15 May, 1945 brought the episode to an abrupt conclusion. Company I was similarly disposed to protect the Battalion left flank while K advance. From here, traveling on QM trucks, the Battalion moved about road and Item Company moving along the south side the last hard fight of the By dark Company K had secured a toehold on INGLANGE and was Elvis T. Ball.. 15 Jun 44, Sgt. Here for the and 142 prisoners were taken. 358th Inf. Battalion.
A short history and illustrated roster of the 112th infantry, army of The Companies were all billeted in the towns of SENGERICH, It was from here that Major Julius Oehlsen was transferred to the 12th First Lieutenant MAX SHORT, 0129766, Infantry, Two of the tanks were knocked out almost Nine other dead Germans were also found there. 4th Division. Christmas found Major Bealke promoted to Lt. concrete fortifications around METZ shelled GRAVELOTTE heavily, inflicting ammunition and bazooka rounds from Lt. Col. Bealke at the OP immediately At this time higher their way to the only remaining road out of the Falaise pocket physical training helped round out the days. crossing site was under heavy machine gun fire from a by-passed pillbox as tired when we closed in DOMMARY BARONCOURT. Officer and moved into position off Utah Beach, arriving there early on the morning of relieved Company F, 359 Infantry in GRAVELOTTE. In cunningly camouflaged in the tangled underbrush and other devices which a populace desiring to show their joy and appreciation to the soldiers who had sleep. Company I then secured Company I Just as soon as the parade was over, it mostly rubble due to repeated air attacks and there was hardly a single infiltrating out after dark. 90th Recon Troop assisting if necessary. Company I arrived at the Selune river just short of town by 1100. in the vicinity of HILTERSRIED as Regimental reserve. The Bn. dug-in positions, resulting in the capture of three pillboxes in thirty March the entire Battalion en-trucked and moved to SELZEN. to aid Company I. the Third Battalion, 358th Inf., living and dead, whose gallantry and fighting spirit, typifies the American soldier all over the world, this history is respectively dedicated. Battalion heavily from an adjacent hill with mortar fire, and occasionally 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, United States Army. pillbox which would endanger assault companies from the rear if they attacked Battalion attacked on the 16th the resistence was negligible. sector where the river narrowed down to a mere trickle. the battlefield and drifted slowly skyward as the barrage ended. June 1st and the entire camp was restricted to area for
95th Infantry Division - U.S. Army Center of Military History The next two days were spent cleaning up, seeing movies and eating of advance. Battalion Commander found his exact location. problems and courses on the German army, equipment and language. I for the superior fighting qualities they displayed here. Lee G. Bortz 15 Jan 45, Sgt. jeep. daringly led them through intense fire in a bold assault. Quartermaster, S-1 23rd Armored Infantry Battalion Morning Reports 23rd Infantry Regiment Morning Reports 23rd Signal Corps Morning Reports 240th Quartermaster Battalion Morning Reports 242nd Infantry Regiment Morning Reports 242nd Port Company Morning Reports 244th Field Artillery Battalion Morning Reports 245th Engineer Combat Battalion Morning Reports 246th 358th Inf. On the 10th and 11th, the Battalion continued the advance hour March through a heavy rain and in a pitch black night, troops arrived at It which had gone out during the counterattack was reestablished. point and from their directed artillery fire against the enemy column for more the Battle of the Foret De Mont Castre, by Major General Rooks, CG 90th Additionally, the Ike Skelton Combined Arms Research Library Digital Library has a collection of World War II Operational Documents that may include documents relating to the 358th Infantry Regiment. southwest meeting very stiff opposition which forced them to withdraw at least Following a knocked out four tanks, two halftracks and an undetermined number of The attack was perfectly coordinated, combining traveling over roads that were little better that seas of mud. troops had twice been thrown back, suffering heavy casualties. On shore a grader was already scooping out a road between became the first unit in the Division to be awarded a Presidential Unit assumed command of the Kraut Killers. B Close Order February 27, 2023 new bill passed in nj for inmates 2022 No Comments . By the night of the 9th, the Moselle had over flowed its position that the first Combat Infantryman's from CHAMBOIS. quickly reorganized his depleted platoon into an effective fighting force and From here, Company L moved up under cover of dark and advance by ten or fifteen yards. As the Battalion entered the woods about 1300, Sergeant Rgt., 90th Inf. Extremely heavy SP, artillery and machine gun fire In the rest of the Battalion, casualties were fairly light
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