Tuesday – 1st May 1944 19451
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At the beginning of the period the Battalion was in general support of XII Corps and supporting 90th Infantry Division screening the Corps left flank. Two batteries were in position in the vicinity of Dofering (Döfering) Germany and one in the vicinity of Arnaschwang (Arnschwang Upper Palatinate Bavaria) Germany.
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Tuesday – 1st May 1945:[2]
At the beginning of the period the Battalion was in general support of XII Corps and supporting 90th Infantry Division screening the Corps left flank. Two batteries were in position in the vicinity of Dofering (Döfering) Germany and one in the vicinity of Arnaschwang (Arnschwang Upper Palatinate Bavaria) Germany.
Tuesday – 1st May 1945:[3]
The Battalion, less Battery “A” and one platoon of Battery “B” was in position in vicinity of Dofering (Döfering) Germany (WU 5593), attached to 177th Field Artillery Group, in general support of XII Corps and reinforcing fires of 344th Field Artillery Battalion of 90th Infantry Division on the Corps left flank bordering Czechoslovakia. Battery “A” in position in vicinity of Arnaschwang (Arnschwang Upper Palatinate Bavaria) Germany (WO 6887) operating separate Fire Direction Center, for better coverage of 90th Infantry Division Zone. Detached platoon of Battery “B” rejoined Battalion, having completed special mission in vicinity of Waldkirchen, Germany.
Tuesday – 1st May 1945:[4]
0830 – Battalion Executive left by plane to inspect 1st Platoon of Battery “B” which is on a special operation in the
vicinity of Waldkirchen Germany.
1015 – 177th F.A. Group Executive at Battalion CP. For conference with Battalion Commander.
1020 – Battalion Executive returned to Battalion CP. __________ too _______ to “B” 1st Platoon.
1025 – Received XII Corps Survey Control, dated 10 April 1945 from 177th F.A. Group.
1130 – 177th F.A. Group Executive left Battalion CP.
1150 – Battalion Executive left to inspect 1st Platoon of “B” Battery located in the vicinity of Waldkirchen, Germany,
1630 – Battalion Executive returned to Battalion CP. “B” Batter’s, 1st Platoon on way to rejoin Battalion.
1640 – Receive 90th Infantry Division Check Points, Map Scale 1:100,000 from 177th F.A. Group.
0001 – 2400 – Started AOP adjustment on six enemy tanks and vehicles at (71? 075); fired on them with good effect. Started GOP
adjustment on one tank – GOP decided it was friendly tank after two rounds had been expended. Fired on enemy strong point
in a castle – castle destroyed – strong point neutralized. Fired on vehicles, enemy guns and infantry – results: two guns
neutralized; 1vehicle destroyed, unknown casualties to infantry. Five H & I missions on towns and ___ ___.
1st May 1945 Battery “A” Morning Report:
Arnschwang, Germany WU6988
Kinley, Frank W. 13 157 407 S/Sgt. MOS 745 Code A3
Asnd & jd (Reld atchmt) from
Prinf Bn., 17th Reinf Depot per par 2
SO#23, 244th FA Bn. Race W.
Two Em Limited Assignment Personnel.
1st May 1945 Battery “B” Morning Report:
Dofering, Germany WU5593
Davis, Wilson C. Sr. 33 643 031 Pvt. MOS 745 Code A3
Gonzelves, Joe E. 39 422 465 Pvt. MOS 951 Code A3
Rogers, Billy W. 44 017 817 Pvt. MOS 745 Code A3
Rohora, John 33 895 639 Pvt. MOS 745 Code A3
Above 4 EM asgd & jd (Reld stchmt)
from 53rd Reinf Bn. 17th Reinf Depot
per par 2, SO #23. Hq 244th FA Bn.
Two EM Limited Assignment Personnel.
1st May 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report:
Lixendofering Germany WU5592
Carasella, John J. 36 674 552 Pvt. MOS 745 Code A3
Riccardi, August A. 42 150 824 Pvt. MOS 745 Code A3
Above 2 EM asgd & jd (Reld Atchmt) from
53rd Reinf Bn 17th Reinf Depot per par 2,
SO #23, Hq 244th FA Bn Race W
Davis, Trant E. 38 446 696 Tec. 4 MOS 060 Code 11-4
Aptd S/Sgt per par 3, SO #23. Hq 244th FA Bn
MOS changed to 824
Stansfield, James C. 37 354 931 Cpl. MOS 055 Code 12-905
MOS changed to 405
Prince, George S. 14 083 284 Pfc. MOS 531 Code 12-345
MOS changed to 345
One EM Limited Assignment Personnel
1st May 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report:
Dofering, Germany WU5593
Carver, Robert H. 34 421 760 T ec. 4
Promoted to S/Sgt par 3, SO #23, Hq. 244th
FA Bn.
No limited assignment personnel
1st May 1945 Service Battery Morning Report:
Rhan, Germany WU5493
Middleton, Edward H. 34 358 083 S/Sgt.
Sk in qrs LD to dy
Hooten, Arthur J. 34 358 083 S/Sgt.
Jones, Robert J. 39 059 246 Pfc.
Above two men aptd Tec 5 per par 3,
SO #23, HQ., 244th FA Bn.
No limited assignment personnel
1st May 1945 Battery “A” Morning Report:
Arnschwang, Germany WU6988
Kinley, Frank W. 13 157 407 S/Sgt. MOS 745 Code A3
Asnd & jd (Reld atchmt) from
Prinf Bn., 17th Reinf Depot per par 2
SO#23, 244th FA Bn. Race W.
Two Em Limited Assignment Personnel.
29th March 1945 Battery “B” Morning Report:
Bruchkobel, Germany WM8476
Wantke, Edward A. 32 144 311 Pfc.
Sk in qrs LD to dy
CORRECTION (24 Mar 45)
Harvey, Roert K. 33 301 272 Pvt.
Dy to sk in 5th Coll. Co LD Battle
Casualty.
SHOULD BE
Harvey Robert K. 33 301 272 Pvt.
Dy to LIA 5th Coll. Co Battle
Casualty.
Harvey, Robert K. 33 301 272 Pvt. Code M5
LIA to evacuated through 5;th (Coll. Co) Code 2403
Med Bn to Hosp unknown Battle Casualty
Foot injury. Dy 531.
Departed Lammerspiel, Germany 1330.
Via Motor Convoy. Arrived present sta
- Distance marched approximately
9 miles.
Two EM Limited Assignment Personnel
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