The guys all cracked up. then private John E. Barnes who served in the 417th My platoon reached Oberwassel on the bend of the Rhine River and we billeted there for a few days. The Regiment was filled out by replacements and never achieved its original combat power again until the end of WWII. I need some help from the vets of the 417th. My name is Lawrence J. Selegue. I am continuing to search and Company I - about the end of February 1945. man, Poncho (nickname) from Arizona or New Mexico. As we moved to another town, more white sheets were hanging from windows, more Krauts were surrendering and more resistance was encountered. 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. Thanks, Lots of luck and success on your endeavor. I was attached to 3rd Battalion commander as a runner and gofer for period of time during the crossing and after. Reproduction WW 2 US Army 417th infantry regiment, of the 76th Infantry Division, shoulder patch. e-mail: dg_terek@yahoo.com. 385th, 304th, and 417th Infantry Regiments : 355th, 364th, 901st, 302nd Field Artillery Battalions. Gerald: I served in Compay M, 3rd Battalion, 417th Regiment. 00.00.0000-00.00.0000: 76th Infantry Division: Sources & links: US Army Center of Military History: Site design & initiative: effort to find more about the circumstances of his death and about his to discover if he was in Alpha, Bravo or Charlie Companies 1st rarely spoke of his injuries or his experiences and he With our rifles on our hips we opened fire in the direction of the foot steps. I don't think we hit him. I am writing to see if anyone can give me information about my father & Some of the details are lost, but the basics are there. I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on March 3, 1945 in Germany. We had the Krauts on the run. Part way down bullets were swishing past my ears. An Infantryman's pride is to be able to wear the "Combat Infantryman's Badge". Thanks for your time! I have gotten only a little information and it has been a One day while riding on the tanks we stopped for a break in a small village and my friend, Pvt. 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. 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. My grandfather was Pvt. Michael Abatemarco The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning "first son". NAME:Sgt. Both shots knocked me down and both times I thought I was hit. the time) I have no first hand accounts of my Dad in WWII. He was shot in the foot. 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. My father died in 1971 of a heart attack. Lying on the ground, I could hardly move. I'm also listing his military marksmanship information; MM 30.Caliber Rifle, Combat Infantry Badge, 1st CL GNR 30 CAL HMS. Hi, In August, I and several other young short timers were pulled out of the unit and sent home for a furlough then we were to be re-assigned to the Pacific -- While waiting in England for a ship the war ended in the Pacific. My wife's uncle PFC Daphne(Barnes)Houze Several G.I. in the photos with my father. Together with the 304th Infantry Regiment they amounted, roughly, to two-thirds of division strength. Division in WWII. He thinks that the 6th, or 9th armored division may hae liberated him at a dairy farm. Clyde H. Horning. participation in the war but have been trying to research Thank You, We do Most of his records were destroyed by fire in 1973. Members of the Companies A, B, C were taken POW that day. His rank and name was Sgt. e-mail: jwwz@mac.com. If anyone should recognize/identify my father or some of these other people I'd love to hear from them. My boots were full and my feet soaked. A number of incidents still stand out in my mind during that time frame. 1st SGT Degon enlisted in 1939 and was part of the 76th Division from it's activation in 1942. in the photos with my father. The town was crowded with refugees that the Krauts left behind on their retreat across the Rhine. 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. 01118413-782-3890 Thank you, The Engineers attempted building a bridge across the river but were not successful in keepng it in place till about February 10 or 11. and/or Ulrich Koch: ulrich.koch@koch-athene.de. I think the date was March 1945. United States Army, NAME:Lawrence J. Selegue, 417th Infantry, F Company, 4th Platoon On day of allied crossings at other locations we watched from an elevated position above the river as our Combat Engineers constructed a pontoon Bridge across the Rhine under enemy fire, then we crossed that night on trucks being deposited a few miles east of the River in the middle of a moonless night. Staff Sergeant Paul J. Blessinger 417th Infantry Division 02/08/1945 First Lieutenant Delbert F. Crews 901st … I did not think I would get into this battle because there were 2 platoons of troops in front of me. Being a Marine whos served 2 combat tours in Iraq, I know how important it is for a family to have closure to a loved ones death. Hamilton or by e-mail: daphnept@earthlink.net. Rollin E. Allen was a member of the 417th Inf. I know he received a purple heart and a bronze star for G.I. I myself fired 4 rounds. Apparently both times they thought they had got me, and stopped shooting. Our troops were all over the place, many in bunches just getting past the first house. I am sending copies of his platoon at Berga Germany in June 25th 1945, A squad picture of the 3rd Sq. Because of this (I was 7 at e-mail: slovak64@verizon.net, NAME:PFC Verlon M. Horton, KIA, 417th Infantry (12 July 2007) God Bless, His rank and name was Sgt. Lying on the ground, I could hardly move. He was in L. Co. He is almost 89 years old. My Father, Sgt. Personal: When we got to the river the river was narrow and the water low at this point. Battalion 417th Infantry Regiment Any iformation on him would be appreciated. In addition to his medals, I have some photos, badges and personal items that he kept and would be happy to show them The 304th Infantry Regiment entered action in ETO 19 January 1945 and Hollis Cloyd was KIA near Holsthum, Germany 25 February 1945. 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 ? Company I - about the end of February 1945. Both shots knocked me down and both times I thought I was hit. Daphne(Barnes)Houze Dennis Terek View Photo That was when I scrambled out of the ditch and made another few yards before the bullets became so heavy that I took cover. stateside & then in Germany in 1945. Infantry Regiment, 417th. We later learned that the town was defended by 200 German SS troops. He was a secondary school Edward T. Allen, My Father, Sgt. The powerful wallop of Division … I would love to hear from anyone who may have served with e-mail: paron@ix.netcom.com, My great uncle T/Sgt. My girlfirends grandmother is his daughter and she was 7 when he was killed. Traveled to Replacement Depot in Belgium by train (Box Cars). It is also dedicated to the men of G Company, 304th Infantry Regiment who served with him, and became his extended family. However, a couple of times I was pinned down - once in the ditch alongside the road. Listing is for 1, stock photos show front and back. 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. As far as I can determine I have gotten only a little information and it has been a 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. Moe Kazyck was killed February 7, 1945 Thanks, Train Station in Chicago. I myself fired 4 rounds. She handed him his favorite treat, a peanut As we moved to another town, more white sheets were hanging from windows, more Krauts were surrendering and more resistance was encountered. If there is anything else I can provide you please don't hesitate to contact me. Division in WWII. Hope you can use the enclosed material for your project. My girlfirends grandmother is his daughter and she was 7 when he was killed. If there is anything else I can provide you please don't hesitate to contact me. last days. My platoon was dug in on high ground in the woods in the Sauer River area. He enlisted in the United States Army on August 8th 1942. 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. 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. Had I tossed that grenade I would have had to live with that horror for the rest of my life. then private John E. Barnes who served in the 417th I'd appreciate any information. Dogs were forever barking giving our position away. Participated in the mopping up operations of the Rhineland - Held up a couple of days at Oberweissel on the Rhine. Participated in the battle at Schmidten Where we lost 18 of our platoon of 39, with my 3rd squad of 11 men losing nine of the 18. I think the date was March 1945. I am continuing to search and … to anyone who may have served with him and has an interest. 47025 The town was crowded with refugees that the Krauts left behind on their retreat across the Rhine. 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 ? We reported the incident and the barking dogs. to anyone who may have served with him and has an interest. Structure of the division: Headquarters; 178th Infantry Regiment; 203rd Infantry Regiment; 230th Infantry Regiment have his purple heart. participation in the war but have been trying to research issue knit sweater disintegrated and was discarded the next day. 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. The 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. As far as I can determine It landed at Le Havre, France, 12 January 1945, and proceeded to the Limesy concentration area. My boots were full and my feet soaked. I volunteered for the army at the age of 17. I joined the Divison at Camp McCoy in Wisconsin in the late summer/fall of 1944. Hartmann joined the 76th Division as a Corporal and was assigned to I-Company, 417th Infantry Regiment. I know he had a lower leg and possibly chest wound Organized 25 August 1917 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. John G. Ernsberger, 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. He was shot in the foot. Finally, on 30 march 1945 we reached the larger town of Schmitten where the Krauts were making a stand. Hello, me his things several years ago. The Regiment … There was a hail of fire in front of me which I could reach out and touch. My father's name was John J. Kopera & he was from Hastings, PA. I did not think I would get into this battle because there were 2 platoons of troops in front of me. Battalion 417th Infantry Regiment Any iformation on him would be appreciated. All of his brothers e-mail: dg_terek@yahoo.com. When traveling with tanks we were permitted to ride on the tanks when not under fire. We got the Lieutenant to the Battalion Aid Station then were ordered to watch 3 Kraut prisoners for a short while before returning to our position. Hamilton We know little else. would be great to learn more about him and the 417th in general. Thanks. Why this is so, we can only speculate today: The cause most probably rested on the fact that this regiment had heavy losses at the Luxembourg-German border, the crossing of the Sauer River and at the conquest of the Siegfried Line at the beginning of the combat in January and February 1945. Divisional information Divisional troops ... 417th … issue knit sweater disintegrated and was discarded the next day. (Apparently working its way back to the point of entry and falling out). Hello, My name is Daphne(Barnes)Houze and I am the daughter of I am writing to see if anyone can give me information about my father & Jerry Wilson I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on March 3, 1945 in Germany. Mr. Brown, Gerald: I served in Compay M, 3rd Battalion, 417th Regiment. We managed to cross by moving from rock to rock. Apparently both times they thought they had got me, and stopped shooting. There was a hail of fire in front of me which I could reach out and touch. 2. Company B. a T/5 & served in the Army from 1943-1946. The First Battalion, 417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Infantry Division.. [United States. The person stopped, then the foot steps began again running away from us. passed away of congestive heart failure in 1972 and I was Victor Glusco, Serial # 13022595 and his unit assignment was Company "E",417th Infantry Regiment, 76th Division. Springfield, Ma. I know he received a purple heart and a bronze star for 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. 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. Peter Aronson I, 417th Infantry, (9 August 2008) Size 2 3/4 x2 3/4 inches. I did not know what I 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. Thomas E. Ryan was killed in action 6 Feb 45. Gerald Brown: browngap@yahoo.com 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. time has passed but it would finally bring closure after 58 years to a 90 The only ones I do remember in addition to Pvt. He is almost 89 years old. 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. 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. and according to a family member was hospitalized in France Michael Abatemarco, NAME:PFC John E. Barnes, Co. L, 417th Infantry, 3rd Battalion. My father's name was John J. Kopera & he was from Hastings, PA. I don't know much about my father's I could hear a lot of rifle and machine gun firing and shells exploding, etc. She stiil talks about seeing him off in early 1944 at the Dearborn Victor Glusco, 417th Infantry, Co. E (16 July 2008) 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. Again I was pinned down in the shallow ditch behind a burned out jeep. I could hear a lot of rifle and machine gun firing and shells exploding, etc. United States Army, I need some help from the vets of the 417th. Anyone who knew him or of him He is trying to remember things so I can write them down. Dear Sir, I did not know what I disinterred and reburied in New York with a military funeral. Terry L. Glusko, Sr. Jennifer Martin. NAME:PFC Emmett Dangerfield Sr , 417th Infantry, Co. M (16 June 2010) A couple of others I can still see their faces but not their names. I don't know much about my father's only 10 years old. Thanks, Lawrenceburg, IN. I was a member of the 76th Div. Hello, My name is Daphne(Barnes)Houze and I am the daughter of 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. No history has been written of the 417th Infantry Regiment until now. The ditch along side the road on the left was deep enough in most places to provide protection from small arms fire. Moe Kazyck was killed February 7, 1945 Thanks, The next day we were ordered to shoot all dogs on sight. 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