Sunday – 1stJuly 19451
Battalion began to split up. Some Enlisted Men and Officers went to other outfits and we received some for duty with Battalion as we were headed home.
Sunday – 1st July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report2
Cham, Germany wU5880
Davis, Harold S. (FA) 0 422 038 Mjr. Code A1
Asgd and jd from 255th FA Bn, APO 403, Princ
Dy Bn Exec 1193, Race W, Comp AUS par 1, SO
#50, Hq XII Corps Arty (ASR 96-No-47.0-A).
Jonas, John W. (FA) 0 349 637 Capt. MOS 9301 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 974th FA Bn, APO 403, Princ
dy S-2 9301. Race W, Comp ORC, par 1, SO #
50, Hq XII Corps Arty (ASR 89.No-45.7-A).
Stromm, Stanley M. (FA) 0 318 760 Capt. MOS 2162 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 255th FA Bn, APO 403. Princ
dy Ass’t S-3 2162, Race W. Comp ORC, par 1,
SO #50, Hq XII Corps Arty (ARS 93-N0-38.9-A).
Ivey, Robert L. (FA) 0 413 959 1st Lt. MOS 1981 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 657th FA Bn, APO 403, Princ
Dy Ln Pilot 1981, Race W, Comp NG, par 1, SO
#50, Hq XII Corps Arty. (ASR 88-No-28.7-A)
Bodnar, Michael J. W-2 106 023 WOJG MOS 2200 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 255th FA Bn, APO 403, Princ
dy Personnel 0 2200, Race W, Date of Rank
30 Mar 43, par 1, SO #51, Hq XII Corps Arty
(ASR 94-No-40.O-B)
Humphrey, Robert G. (FA) 0 254 649 Mjr. Code K1
Torres, Victor M. (FA) 0 293 872 Capt. Code K1
Above 2 O’s reld from asgn and drfd to and
departed for 255th FA Bn, APO 403 par 1, SO
#50, Hq XII Corps Arty.
Winkworth, James R. (FA) 01 168 527 1st Lt. Code J1
Reld from asgmt and trfd to and departed
for 974th FA Bn, APO 403 par 1, SO #50
Hq XII Corps Arty.
Garland, Max L. (FA) 01 165 292 1st Lt. Code K1
Temporary dy Hq XII Corps Arty, APO 312 to
Trfd to 179th FA Bn, APO 403 par 1, SO 50
Hq XII Corps Arty.
Mathis, Jacob C. (FA) 01 179 523 1st Lt. Code J1
Reld from asgmt and trfd to and departed
For 974th FA Bn, APO 403 par 1, SO #51, Hq
XII Corps Arty.
Mauger, Frank J. (FA) 01 169 634 1st Lt. Code K1
Hamilton, Joseph G. W-2 116 245 CWO
Above 1 O and 1 WO reld from asgmt and trfd
to and departed for 255th FA Bn, APO 403 par
par 1, SO #51, Hq XII Corps Arty
Sunday – 1st July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report3
Cham, Germany wU5880
Shoffeitt, Paul E. (FA) 0 353 034 Capt. MOS 2901 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 255th FA Bn, APO 403, Princ
dy unasgd, Race W, Comp ORC, par 1, SO #50
Hq XII Corps Arty (ASR 110-No-43.3-A.
Berry, Gordon B. (FA) 01 171 053 1st Lt. MOS 0600 Code A1
Brink, Phillip A. (FA) 01 169 037 1st Lt. MOS 0600 Code A1
Asgd not jd from 974th FA Bn, APO 403, par 1
SO #51, Hq XII Corps Arty.
Shinaberry, Jacob W. (FA) 01 172 654 1st Lt. MOS 1183 Code A1
Asgd and jd from Btry B this Bn Princ dy
Motor 0 0600 Race W, Comp AUS, par 5, SO #
43, Hq 244th FA Bn (ASR 82-No-37.3-A)
Duker, John E., Jr. (FA) 0 313 275 Capt.
Reld from asgmt Ass’t S-3 2162 and asgd
Princ dy S-3 2162 par 5, SO #43, Hq 244th
FA Bn.
Sunday – 1st July 1945 Battery “A” Morning Report4
Cham, Germany wU5880
Malm, Robert L. (FA) 01 168 353 1st Lt. Code K1
Reld asgmt & asgd to 255th FA BN per
par 1, SO #51 Hq XII Corps Arty
Departed
Callahan, Raymon W. (FA) 0 556 732 2nd Lt. Code J1
From temp dy Hq XII Corps Arty to reld asgmt
& asgd to 974th FA Bn per par 1, SO #51, Hq
XII corps Arty Departed
Berry, Grady T. 34 249 327 Sgt. Code K1
DeCapite, Benjamin D. 33 292 512 Sgt. Code K1
Drake, Duane C. 33 254 511 Sgt. Code K1
Above 3 EM reld asgnt & asgd to 200th FA
Bn per par 4 SO #42 Hq 244th FA Bn
Departed
Miller, Alvin L. 33 292 677 Cpl. Code K1
Reld asgmt & asgd to 286th FA Bn Obsn Bn
Per par 2, SO #51 Hq ZII Corps Arty
Departed
Robertson, William O. 37 494 061 Sgt. Code K1
From temp dy 286th FA Bn Obsn Bn to frfd
To 286th FA Bn Obsn per par 2, SO# 51
Hq Xii Corps Arty
Departed
Flaming, Robert H. 20 326 516 Sgt. MOS 873 Code A1
ASR Score 109 (A)
Keiter, Raymond W. 33 011 963 Sgt. MOS 873 Code A1
ARS Score 105 (A)
Shinn, Clifton T. 36 303 582 Sgt. MOS 873 Code A1
ASR Score 105 (A)
Brown, James M. 20 325 888 Sgt. MOS 873 Code A1
ASR Score 114 (A)
Above 4 EM asgd & jd from 200th FA Bn per
Par 2, SO #43 Hq 244th FA Bn Race W
Perfetti, John P. (FA) 01 175 031 1st Lt. MOS 1193 Code AA
Asgd & jf from Btry “C” this Bn per par 5 SO
#43 Hq 244th FA Bn princ dy 1195 Race W
Comp AUS (ASR 88 No. 39.5-c)
Code FA30, 1LTF, 1193, 1193, 6, 88, 395, C
Sunday – 1st July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report5
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Coonty, Edmund P. FA 0 556 728 2nd Lt. Code K1
Reld asgmt & asgd to 255th FA Bn per Par 1, SO
#51, Hq XII corps Arty departed
Carpenter, William A. 34 349 928 Sgt. Code K1
Yarbrough, William E. 34 359 958 Sgt. Code K1
Above 2 EM reld asgmt & asgd to 200th FA
Bn per Par 4, SO #42 Hq 244th FA Bn departed
Perfetti, John P. FA 01 173 031 1st Lt. Code K1
Reld asgmt & asgd to “A” Btry this Bn per Par
3, SO #43, Hq 244th FA Bn
Kelley, Ralph H. FA 01 170 794 1st Lt. Code K1
Asgd & jd from 255th FA Bn (ASR Score 103-
A-No-40.0) per Par 3, SO #43, Hq 244th FA Bn
Princ Dy 1193 USA Race W
Yates, John W. 38 069 603 Sgt. MOS 873 Code A1
ASR Score 100-A Race W
Zigo, Paul T. 33 023 153 Sgt. MOS 873 Code A1
ASR Score 106-A Race W
Above 2 EM asgd & jd from 200th FA Bn per Par
2, SO #43, Hq 244th FA, Bn
Sunday – 1st July 1945 Service Battery Morning Report6
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Falkenstein, Rovert R. (FA) 0 466 791 Capt. Code K1
Reld from asgmt and trfd to and departed
for 255th FA Bn., APO 403 par 1, SO #50, Hq
XII Corps Arty.
McGinnis, Vincent F. (FA) 01 165 419 1st Lt. MOS 0600 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 255th FA Bn (ASR Score 93
A-No-39.6) par 3, SO #43, hq 244th FA Bn
Princ Dy Bn Motor O (0600) Race White
Comp AUS
Aerial photo overlay onto Google Maps showing the area around the Schwager Villa Headquarters, the large 155mm maintenance field and storage barn for munitions.
Monday – 2nd July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report7
Cham, Germany wU5880
Berry, Gordon B. (FA) 01 171 053 1st Lt. Code J6
Jd from 974th FA Bn Re: M/R remark 1 jul 45
Princ dy unasgd, Race W, Comp AUS (ASR 96-
No-40.0-A) not previously reported. Reld
from asgmt and drfd to and departed for Btry
A this Bn par 1, SO #44, Hq 244th FA Bn.
Brink, Phillip A. (FA) 01 169 037 1st Lt. Code J6
Jd from 974th FA Bn Re: M/R 1 jul 45
Princ dy unasgd, Race W, Comp AUS (ASR 85-
No-34.5-A) not previously reported. Reld
From asgmt and trfd to and departed for Btry
B this Bn par 1, SO #44, Hq 244th FA Bn.
Monday – 2nd July 1945 Battery “A” Morning Report8
Tuesday – 3rd July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report9
Tuesday – 3rd July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report10
Tuesday – 3rd July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Cham, Germany, alerted to go home, told we were to fly, should be in the States in 4 Days.
Aerial photo overlay onto Google Maps showing the area around the Schwager Villa Headquarters and where other photos were taken.
Wednesday – 4th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Moring Report11
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Strickland, Theron M. 20 726 662 Tec. 3 Code K1
Atchd unasgd to and departed for 14th Re-
inf Depot par 27 SO 105 Hq XII Corps.
Bricker, Davis P. 16 002 027 Tec. 4 Code K1
Atchd unasgd to and departed for 14th Re-
inf Depot par 15, SO 105 Hq XII Corps.
Carver, Rovert H. 34 421 760 S/Sgt. Code K1
Trfd to and departed for 344th FA Bn, APO
90 par 1, SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
Kirby, Joseph T. 34 420 599 S/Sgt. Code K1
Blizzard, Louis C. 34 339 436 Tec. 4 Code K1
Vickers, Cecil R., Jr. 34 249 130 Cpl. Code K1
Above 3 EM trfd to and departed for 915th
FA Bn, APO 90 par 1, SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
Wingate, James W. 34 248 891 Tec. 4 Code K1
Arnolfo, Joe, Jr. 39 123 549 Tec. 5 Code K1
Above 2 EM trfd to and departed for 345th
FA Bn, APO 90 par 1, SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn.
Tyler, Curtis E. 38 325 938 Tec. 5 Code K1
Trfd to and departed for 90th Div Arty, APO
90 par 1, SO #45 Hq 244th FA Bn
Alexander, Charles H. 44 031 417 Pfc. Code K1
Trfd to and departed for 323rd FA Bn, APO
3 par 1 SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
Wednesday – 4th July 1945 Battery “A” Morning Report12
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Nichols James E. 20 410 069 S/Sgt. Code K1
Cannon, Howard J. 20 410 268 Sgt. Code K1
Above 2 EM reld asgmt & atchd unasgd 14th
Reinf Comd Depot per par 12, SO#105, Hq
XII corps deparded.
Hooper, Thomas 20 410 282 Pfc. Code K1
Reld asgmt & atchd unasgd 14th Reinf Comd
Depot per par 14, SO #10, Hq XII Corps
Departed.
Smallwood, Jimmie E. 20 444 297 Cpl. Code K1
Reld asgmt & atchd unasgd 14th Reinf Command
Depot per par 22, SO #105, Hq XII Corps
Departed.
Strang, William C. 39 409 638 Tec. 5 Code K1
Taylor, Raymond A. 37 393 248 Tec. 5 Code K1
Above 2 EM reld asgmt & asgn to 345th FA
Bn Per SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
Departed.
Sheckler, Floyd E. 35 294 529 Cpl. Code K1
Balog, Frank J. 42 015 531 Tec. 5 Code K1
Above 2 EM reld asgmt & asgd to 915th FA
Bn per par 1, SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
Departed.
Holmes, Walter M. 33 368 930 Cpl. Code K1
Reld asgmt & asgd to 322nd FA Bn per par
1 SO #45, Hq 244th FA Vn
Departed
Rasey, Loyde R. 35 240 536 Pfc. Code K1
Reld asgmt & asgd to 323rd FA Bn per par
1 SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
Departed
Lockwood, Charles H. 34 402 039 Tec. 4 Code K1
Reld asgmt & asgd to 343rd FA Bn per par
1 SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
Departed
Sheerin, Vincent J. 39 123 513 Cpl. Code K1
Reld asgmt & asgd to 344th FA Bn per par
1 SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
Departed
Losh, Robert K. 39 409 599 Pfc. Code K1
Kessler, Elwin W. 39 409 650 Pfc. Code K1
Above 2 EM dy to sk 101st Evac Hos
LD (undetermined)
Wednesday – 4th July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report13
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Dykes, Herbert 34 249 529 Pfc.
Dy to sk LD 101st Evac Hosp
Luiz, Albert 20 140 529 1st Sgt. Code K1
Vincent, Marcel A. 20 140 552 S/Sgt. Code K1
Above 2 men Reld Asgmt & atchd unasgd to
14th Reinf Depot APO 583 per Par 9, SO #105 Hq
XII Corps departed
Evans, James E. 6 592 517 Pfc. Code K1
Reld Asgmt & stchd unasgd to 14th Reinf
Depot APO 583 per Par 20, SO #105 Hq XII Corps
departed
Slate, Barnett 20 410 295 Pfc. Code K1
Reld Asgmt & Atchd unasgn to 14th Reinf
Depot APO 583 per Par 14, SO #105 Hq XII corps
Departed
Riemenschneider, Albert F. 33 922 350 Pvt. Code K1
Reld Asgmt & Asgd to 323rd FA Bn APO 83
per Par 1, SO #45 Hq 244th FA Bn departed
Hardaway, John T. 34 359 385 Cpl. Code K1
Ross, Bernard 42 074 308 Pfc. Code K1
Above 2 EM Reld Asgmt & Asgd to 344th FA
Bn APO 90 per Par 1, SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
departed
Segeski, Zlexander G. 35 520 580 Tec. 5 Code K1
Wolas, Richard T. 36 992 947 Pfc. Code K1
Above 2 EM Reld Asgmt & Asgd to 345th FA
Bn APO 90 per Par 1, SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
departed
Beach, Willner 34 339 562 Tec.4 Code K1
St. John, Elmer D. 34 249 306 Tec. 4 Code K1
Willer, Milton G. 34 339 401 Cpl. Code K1
McGuire, Hetsel S. 35 219 022 Pfc. Code k1
Above 4 EM Reld Asgmt & Asgd to 915th FA
Bn APO 90 per Par 1, SO #45, Hq 244th FA Bn
departed
Wolt, Peter 32 633 601 Pfc.
Eaigler, George T. 33 239 449 Pfc.
Above 2 EM dy to sk (LD Undetermined)
101st Evac Hosp
Wednesday – 4th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Rose 4:30 AM. Cook John Dellin prepared breakfast for us. Left Cham at 5:30 AM in open truck, (and in pouring rain) arrived Regensburg 7:30. Told we were going to France by train. We were herded in box-cars (40 X 8’s) as the trip progressed we found out what 40 X 8’s meant, 40 Kilometres in 8 days. Scheduled to leave out at 8:00 AM, but in true Army fashion, train didn’t move until 10:40, and that was only a 200 yd. move, there we waited and waited. Little did we know how many of these short moves we were to experience throughout our journey. The box-car called for 20 men, but it seemed that everyone like the car we were in, result – – – we had 38 men, plus baggage. We finally arrived Nuremburg 4:20 PM; a distance of 90 miles, we all gave the engineer a big hand. Had chow, wonderful “K” Rations were devoured, I say devoured because by this time everyone was growling. Those enticing little tidbits were to be our nourishment for the next 3-days. Left Nuremburg 7:30 sleeping conditions weren’t quite like the “Statler”, if one moved an inch either way, a shoe or a rear-end was encountered, but we didn’t care we were going home by air, the “Green Project Plan” it was rightly named.
Cham Germany with the three aerial photo overlays onto Google Maps. Left – the German airfield used for the parade grounds and awards ceremony. Top center – the Schwager Villa 244th Headquarters. Right – the PWE enclosure and ball field.
Thursday – 5th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report14
Cham, Germany wU5880
Cuber, Powell A. 37 084 016 T/Sgt. MOS 542 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 322nd FA Bn, APO 83, Race
(ASR 86-A) par 6, SO #148, Hq 83rd Inf Div.
Aulberry, Joseph M. 35 090 279 Tec. 5 MOS 405 Code 11
MOS changed to 641
Unwin, Robert G. 37 077 732 Tec. 4 MOS 405 Code 11
MOS changed to 821
Thursday – 5th July 1945 Battery “A” Morning Report15
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Synncar, Loyd W. 33 442 449 Pfc. MOS 641 Code A1
Asgd & jd from Hq 83rd Inf. Div. Race W
(ASR 92-A) per par 4 SO #46, Hq 244th FA Bn
Davis, Lance W. 13 144 619 Cpl. MOS 228 Code A1
Asgd & jd from Hq 83rd Inf. Div. Race W.
(ASR 93-A) per par 5 SO #46, Hq 244th FA Bn
Terry, Lee R. 39 409 613 Pfc. Code 11
Rd to gr Pvt. per par 1 SO #21 this Btry
Berton, Pasquale A. 33 765 535 Pfc
Flick, Edward J. D. 36 284 171 Pvt.
Above 2 EM dy to sk 316th Clr Sta LD
Thursday – 5th July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report16
Thursday – 5th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Very beautiful day, everyone arose early, looking and feeling as though they had been on a “bender’. Scenery consisted mostly of look-at “Displaced Persons traveling in opposite direction. When the train would stop, many of the “love starved” G I’s wandered over (on the double) and conversed with the German Gals, such phrases as “schlafen mt mir fraulein for chocolate” were often heard (correct spelling not available at this writing) At one of these famous stops, a GI failed to board the train when we moved on.
Friday – 6th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report17
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Leffler, Howard 38 102 487 Tec. 5 MOS 345 Code A1
Asgd and Jd from 345th FA Bn APO 90, Reace W
(ASR-89-E) par #5 SO, #172 Hq 90th Inf Div.
Prather, Mayton 37 106 295 Tec 5 MOS 060 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 90th Div Arty APO 90, Race
W (A SR 88-B) par 2 SO 172 Hq 90th Inf Div
Shinaberry, Jacob W. (FA) 01 172 654 1st Lt. Code I3
(ASR Score increased to 87 by reason
of award of Bronz Star Medal GO #56 Hq
XII corps 2 July 45
Bodnar, Michael J. W-2 106 023 WOJG Code I3
(ASR Score increased to 99 by reason of
award of Bronz Star Medal GO #56 Hq XII
Corps 2 Jul 45
Carr, Kelly H., Jr. 34 004 000 Tec. 4 Code J1
Unwin, Robert G. 37 077 732 Tec. 4 Code J1
Trfd to and departed for Btry B this Bn par
1, Memo #8, Hq 244th FA Bn
Gault, Charley W. 6 264 697 S/Sgt. MOS 641 Code J1
Asgd and jd from 915th FA Bn APO 90, Race W
(A SR 95-A) par 4 SO 172 Hq 90th Inf Div
Sutherland, James W. 38 155 036 S/Sgt. MOS 226 Code A1
Asgd and jd from344th FA Bn APO 90, Race W
(ASR 87-C) SO 172 Hq 90th Inf Div
Medlin, Eric L. 34 242 565 Tec. 4 MOS 776 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 345th FA Bn APO 90, Race W
(ASR 99-A) par 5, SO #172 Hq 90th Inf Div
Ryan, Edward G. 37 171 331 Tec 4 MOS 648 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 915th FA Bn APO 90, Race W
(ASR 87-B) SO #172 par 4, Hq 90th Inf Div
Ramsiere, Alvin 35 587 606 Cpl. MOS 605 Code A1
Asgd and jd from 915th FA Bn APO 90, Race W
(ASR 82-B) par 4 SO 172 Hq 90th Inf Div
Friday – 6th July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report18
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Boutin, Artheru A. 31 012 972 Pfc.
Dy to sk qrs LD
O’Grady, Matthew E. 33 373 769 Tec. 4 Code A1
Hansen, Rolf T. 33 704 360 Cpl. Code A1
Above 2 EM reld asgmt & asgd to 949th FA
Bn per Par 1, SO#46, Hq 244th FA Bn departed
Wiechkoske, Peter J. 38 092 945 Cpl. MOS 605 Code A1
ASR Score 89-A Race W
Paulson, Paul H. 36 213 627 Pfc. MOS 060 Code A1
ASR Score 82-B Race
Above 2 EM asgd & jd from 344th FA Vn per Par
2, SO #47, hq 244th FA Bn
Kominszak, Henry E. 38 059 730 Tec. 5 MOS 060 Code A1
ASR Score 81-B Race W
Hambrick, Melvin L. 34 127 756 Pvt. MOS 776 Code A1
ASR Score 97-A Race W
Above 2 EM asgd & jd from 345th FA Bn per Par
3, SO #47, Hp 244th FA Bn
Bosserman, Siegel 38 137 092 Tec. 4 MOS 802 Code A1
ASR Score 89-B Race W
Erickson, Edwin A. 37 171 155 Tec. 4 MOS 802 Code A1
ASR Score 82-B Race W
Culak, Ruby 38 070 217 Cpl. MOS 605 Code A1
ASR Score 84-B Race W
Isenberg, Wayne 33 413 426 Pfc. MOS 228 Code A1
ASR Score 80-A Race W
Above 4 EM asgd & jd from 915th FA Bn per Par
4, SO #47, Hq 244th FA Bn
Friday – 6th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Stomach refused to accept another “K” Ration this AM. At 3-PM we arrived at Falk-Hargarten (French German Border line). People were as all along the way very hungry. Black Market is in full swing here. G I’s are approached and asked to sell trousers, shirts, field jackets, from a hundred to a thousand Franks were offered. Pulled out 8:45 PM. Reason for delay, German Engineers are not permitted to enter France, and a French Engineer could not be found, result – – – a 5 ½ -hour wait. Arrived our destination, “Crunes” France (near Metz, Verdun, Thoinville) at 12 midnight. Had to remain in box-cars until morning. Made coffee at 6:30 AM, first of something hot in 4-days.
Saturday – 7th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report19
Saturday – 7th July 1945 Battery “A” Morning Report20
Saturday – 7th July 1945 Battery ”C” Morning Report21
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Boutin, Authur A. 31 012 972 Pfc.
Sk qrs LD to dy
Rogers, James M. 18 057 824 Pfc.
Sk qrs LD to sk 613th Clearing Co LD
Dykes, Herbert 34 249 120 Pfc.
Dy to sk 101st Evac Hosp LD
Stiner, Joseph J. 32 138 777 Tec.4 MOS 319 Code A1
ASR Score 80-A Race W
Strange, Jessie J. 34 291 191 Cpl. MOS 864 Code A1
ARS Score 80-A Race W
Above 2 EM asgd & jd from 949th FA Bn per Par 6,
SO #47, Hq 244th FA Bn (EDCMR 6 Jul 45)
Saturday – 7th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
At 8:00 AM a Lt. came down to train and escorted us to our billets, the 34th Reinforcement BN. 330 Co. Upon arrival we were put right to work, making out “change of address cards”, etc. We then had breakfast, “hot cakes”. (Which were quite cold by the time we had them) Next came an orientation, all pistols, cameras, knives etc. to lockup until departure. We are to remain here for 4 Days.
Sunday – 8th July 1945 Battery “A” Morning Report22
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CORRECTION (4 July 45)
Losh, Robert K. 39 409 599 Pfc.
Kessler, Elwin W 39 409 650 Pfc
Above 2 EM dy to sk 101st Evac Hosp Ld
(undetermined)
SHOULD BE
Losh, Robert K. 39 409 650 Pfc.
Kessler, Elwin W. 39 409 650 Pfc.
Above 2 EM dy to sk 101st Evac Hosp NLD
Sevier, Robert G. 20 937 795 1st Sgt.
Dy to temp dy Ordance Depot 0626 La Mans.
France for approximately four days
Yosh, Robert K. 39 409 599 Pfc.
Sk 101st Evac Hosp HLS to dy
Flick, Edward J.D. 36 284 171 Pvt
316th Clr Sta LD to dy
Sunday – 8th July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report23
Monday – 9th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report24
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Gault, Charley W. 6 264 697 S/Sgt. Code K1
Medlin, Eric L. 34 242 565 Tec. 4 Code K1
Hooper, Elmo G. 34 013 884 Pvt. Code K1
Above 3 EM trfd to and departed for 115th
FA Bn, APO 654 par 2, SO #38, Hq 410th FA
Group.
Cassell, Harold V. 14 138 549 Cpl.
Chapman Earl T. 39 409 586 Cpl.
Davis, Robert W. 39 123 574 Pfc.
Above 3 EM dy to temporary dy Ordnance Dep
No.0626, Le Mans, France approximately 4
Days 8 Jul 45.
29 Jun – 9 Jul 45 incl, Cham, Germany
Usual Garrison Duties.
Monday – 9th July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report25
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McClung, Lovell H. 35 445 509 Pfc.
Dy to sk 613th Cleraing Co (Self enflicted
gun shot wound) LD
Carlson, Alden C. 32 037 011 Sgt. Code K1
Temp dy XII corps PW Team to dy & reld
asgmt & asgd to 115th FA Bn. APO 654 per Par
2, SO #38, Hq 410th FA Gp departed
Nicholdon, Rufus J. 20 468 499 S/Sgt. Code K1
Yates, John W. 38 069 603 Sgt. Code K1
Zigo, Paul T. 33 023 153 Sgt. Code K1
Hambrick, Melvin L. 34 127 756 Pvt. Code K1
Above 4 EM reld asgmt and asgd to 115th FA
Bn APO 654 per Par 2, SO #38, Hq 410th FA Gp
Departed
Monday – 9th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Returned to camp at 10:00 AM. Nothing on the program rest of day.
Tuesday – 10th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report26
Thursday – 10th July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report27
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Lindsay, John C. 34 339 595 Cpl. Code Q4
Reld Asgmt (re M/R 17 Jun 45)
Fabian, Stephen A. 33 292 617 Cpl. Code K1
Bogers, James M. 18 057 824 Pfc.
Sk 613th Clearing Co LD to dy
Alerted for departure 11 jul 45 to Ordnance
Depot #0626 Le Mans, France per Ltr AG 370
(GNMLC) Hq XII Corps dtd 6 Jul 45. Permanent
change of Station.
Thursday – 10th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Had to see a movie entitled “Why We Fight” makes an even 5-times we have seen this picture.
Wednesday – 11th July 194528
The Battalion departed Cham Germany.
Wednesday – 11th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report29
Aschaffenburg, Germany wN0255
Departed Cham, Germany wU5880 via Motor
Convoy 0610. Bivouacked present Sta 1755.
Distance marched 203 miles.
Wednesday – 11th July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report30
Aschaffenburg, Germany wN0255
Departed Cham Germany wU5880 via motor
convoy at 0606 hours arrived Present Sta
1715 distance marched approximately 202 miles
Wednesday – 11th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Drew new clothing today. Allowed to have only 1-set of OD’s for remainder of trip – – very warm.
Thursday – 12th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report31
Metz, France vU8456
Departed Aschaffenburg, Germany wN0255 via
Motor Convoy 0600. Bivouacked present Sta
1715. Distance marched 198 miles.
Reld from attachment XII Corps per Third US
Army Troop Assignment VE 27 per Ltr AG 322
(GNMLC) Hq XII Corps dtd 10 July 45.
Thursday – 12th July 1945 Battery “C” Morning Report32
Metz, France vU8456
Departed Aschaffenburg, Germany wN0255 via
motor convoy at 0600 hours Arrived Present
Sta at 1700 Distance marched approximately
196 miles.
Rel from atchmt to XII corps per
Third U.S. Army Troop Assignment – VE-27 per
1th AG 322 (GNMLC) Hq XII corps dtd 10 Jul 45
Caption reads – “Fueling at Metz on the way to La Mans.” P.W.s fuel the convoy
Caption Reads – Traveling From Cham to Le Mans
Caption reads – Ten-minute break on the way from Cham to Le Mans
Caption reads – 1st Lt. Thomas, J. McLaughlin in jeep on the way home somewhere in France
Caption reads – On the way to Le Mans
Caption reads – Würzburg Germany
Thursday – 12th July 1945
Peggy, Lt. Marriott’s Older Sister
Thursday – 12th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Alerted to move out, Marseilles next stop. Left at 9 PM by train (coaches – – dirty, but a little better than 40 & 8’s). We’re off again to sleep when and how we can.
Friday – 13th July 194533
The Battalion arrived Le Mans France.
Friday – 13th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report34
Caption reads – Camp Nord Paris
Friday – 13th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Friday the 13th. Train stopped “En-route” for breakfast consisting of: fruit juice, cereal, eggs, coffee, bread and jam. The feeding of 1000 men took ¾ of an hour. Scenery along the way vert attractive similar to New England. Another meal was had at 5:30, this was an hour and a half stop. Water situation, – – – low, – – very warm. Arrived Lyon 2 AM. Remained in depot until 8 o’clock AM.
Saturday – 14th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report35
La Milesse, France ½ Mi N vZ3542
Cassell, Harold V. 14 138 549 Cpl.
Chapman, Earl T. 39 409 586 Cpl.
Davis, Robert W. 39 123 574 Pfc.
Above 3 EM temporary dy Ordinance Depot
#0626, Le Mans, France dy.
Departed North Side Bivouac Area, Paris,
France 0800 via Motor Convoy. Arrived
present Sta 1600. Distance marched 151 miles.
Caption reads – “July 1945 Le Mans France, SSgt. Leo Proulx, Sgt. Steve Skutnik.” Photo taken by 1st Sgt. R. Cormier. Location in Le Mans is unknown.
Caption reads – “July 1945 Le Mans France” – Public toilet s were common in France. This outside public toilet was located on the north side next to the old Le Mans Theater. There was one public toilet on the north side and another on the south side. The theater is to the right of the toilet. The old Le Mans Theater was torn down and replaced.
Caption reads – “July 1945 Le Mans France – Drinking a toast at a sidewalk café, Sgt Szkutnik, SSgt. Leo Proulx, 1st Sgt. R. Cormier.” The location is believed to be Côté Sud or Brasserie Madeleine.
Le Mans France. Image of the old Le Mans Theater is overlaid where it stood with its outside public toilets on each end. The café where the toast was given is believed to be just across the open area from the old theater, Still no location for the other photo.
Caption reads – Baker Battery 244th F.A. Orderly tent Le Mans
Caption reads – Le Mans France 244th motor pool
Caption reads – Kitchen and infirmary Le Mans
Caption reads – The PX at Le Mans
Caption reads – “Prisoner of War Enclosure July ’45”
The Mulsanne PWO Camp at the end of the war, Mulsanne France, just South of Le Mans France. The Camp is comprised of many separate small sections like this one.
The Mulsanne PWO Camp at the end of the war, Mulsanne France just south of Le Mans, France.
Saturday – 14th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Bastille Day; French celebrating everywhere. Street dances. Even the engineer and fireman drank, result – – – more unnecessary stops. Normand Champagne and I rode in cab, (something everyone wants to do at one time or another) Col. in charge of train threatened to have engineer and fireman arrested for so many delays. G I’s very tired, tired – – – and disgusted. Arrived “Gare Pas De Lancier” 2:30 AM. Hurry / Our destination. Left train with baggage walked 300-yds into a vacant lot, there we stayed until 9 AM waiting for transportation to our billets. Everyone just sprawled out and tried to sleep, but stones were very uncomfortable.
Le Mans Officers Club Card
Front and Back
Sunday – 15th July 1945
Lt. Marriott’s Reply to 12th July Radiogram
Sunday – 15th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
At 9:00 AM trucks arrived. After riding half an hour we reached camp, too late for breakfast. Some of the boys managed to get a shower before the water supply was turned off. At this time our spirits were quite low, – – – then to top it all off we were told we would be here for 4 days. Remainder of day was spent trying to get SLEEP, but, – – to hot.
Monday – 16th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report36
Le Milesse, France ½ Mi N vZ3542
Bostic, Jarva O. 34 249 055 Tec. 5
Dy to temporary dy 1575th Labor Supervision
Co Chartres, France for an indefinite per-
iod.
Monday – 16th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Nothing to do this day. Very windy and dusty, (A second Camp Blanding). At 7 PM we were told that we would leave out Thursday.
No caption – Somewhere on the road to Antwerp, Belgium
Tuesday – 17th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
First thing on the schedule was exchange of Francs and Marks into good old U.S. money. At this time we were formed into plane groups, i.e. group #1 etc., 20 men per group. Everything to be done from now on would be by group (latrine excluded). This camp is located 15 miles from Marseilles, DBS (Delta Base Section). German PW’s are used in the construction and maintenance of camp. 500 men per day are shipped out by air, regardless of weather, also GI’s going to CBI are processed through this center. Red Cross serves coffee & doughnuts all day, cokes & lemonade during certain hours, movies every night at 10 PM.
Wednesday – 18th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
This AM we had a physical (Shot arm). Next step baggage weighed in, shaving lotion, lighter fluid, as well as ammo not to be carried. Two GI’s sent back to their ORG, – – – 10 rounds of ammo were found in the baggage. In the PM we were given instruction on how to use the parachute & life preservers
Thursday – 19th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Arose 2:00 AM, coffee was our only breakfast. Loaded on trucks and started for airport 36 miles away. Here more instruction was given in the use of the parachute. First plane (group #1) left, or took off at 7 AM. Arrived “Casablanca” 2:15 PM. Told we would be here from 1 to 48 hours. Very quaint place. French-Moroccans’-Arabs, and a little bit of everything else. Many beautiful and modern buildings. Climate very hot. Siestas are enjoyed every afternoon by the natives. One can see them sprawled under the palms, under horse-drawn wagons, as a matter of fact they sprawl anywhere, and any time the spirit calls. An example of this was seen, one Arab decided the street was his spot, well, a GI truck didn’t see him in time, you guessed it, – – -the spot still remains. Forgot to mention that before we landed in Casablanca, we saw the famous “Rock Of Gibraltar”.
Friday – 20th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Not a thing to do this AM. In the afternoon we had to see a movie on what to do in the event the C-54 should ditch (ditch is the Air Corps term for forced landing in the Ocean). The picture is a “must”, tickets are given out after the movie, and are taken up before one boards the transport, frailer to produce this ticket results in another delay “En route”. We sure have been “sweating” this trip home, lines for chow, coffee, movies, yes and on occasion the “Latrine”.
Saturday – 21st July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report37
Le Milesse, France ½ mi N vZ3542
Murray, James P. 37 512 238 Cpl.
Hirschenberger, Peter M. J., Jr. 39 124 414 Pfc.
Hubbard, Herbert L., Jr. 37 706 744 Pfc.
Seidman, Louis H. 36 668 624 Pvt.
Above 4 EM dy to temp dy Chanor Base, Sec-
tion I & E school Charleroi, Belgium for
approximately one week.
Saturday – 21st July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Some of the fellows left out this AM. My flight is scheduled to leave at 7:00 PM; but in true Army fashion everything is “SNAFU”. At 6:00 PM our names were read over the P.A. system to turn in blankets and to have our baggage weighed-in before 7:00 PM. Well, at 11:30 PM we were told that the flight was canceled, and that we could re-draw blankets and go to bed and that our flight would be called a bit later. At this point we all were about ready to charter a canoe for the remainder of the journey. At 2:30 AM we were again called, breakfast was served; we then loaded into trucks, and off to the airport. (Total delay of 12-hr)
Sunday – 22nd July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report38
Le Milesse, France ½ mi N vZ3542
Bostic, Jarva O. 34 249 055 Tec. 5
Temporary dy 157th Lavor Supervision Co
Chartres, France, La Milesse, France to dy.
Hardman, William T. 34 339 549 Pvt.
Dy to conf. Bn stockade charged with
violation of AW #90 & 96
Sunday – 22nd July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Took off at 6 AM in C-54, beautiful transport, seating capacity 40 persons, seats were truly comfortable, (everything was now forgiven). After a wonderful trip we arrived “Dakar” at 1:00 PM (12:00 change of time 1-hour). Had dinner at the base, natives are really BLACK. Took off at 1:30 PM. Arrived at Natal Brazil, 10:30 PM (7:30 – change of time, 3-hours). Here we showered, had supper, enjoyed the privileges of the PX; and our first taste of real beer. We were given a bed, and something called “Sheets”, a Lt. came in and gave us an orientation as to their usage. After being in bed for half an hour, we were called out and were told our flight was scheduled for 1:00 AM. We took off on time in a C-47.
Monday – 23rd July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report39
Le Milesse, France ½ mi N vZ3542
Hardman, William T. 34 339 549 Pvt.
Conf in Bn Stockade charged with violation
of AW #90 & 96 to dy.
Shinaberry, Jacob W. 01 172 654 1st Lt.
Dy to temp dy I & E school Paris, France
approximately 3 days 22 July 45
Mann, Ralph P. 34 339 337 Pfc. Code I3
ASR Score changed to 79 by reason of
dependent daughter not previously reported.
Monday – 23rd July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
Arrived Belem Brazil at 6:40 AM. Had breakfast, and off again at 8:00 AM. Arrived Georgetown, British Guiana 1:00 PM (12:00 change of time of another hour). Here we had lunch, and relaxed for a few hours. Very warm. Took off again at 3:00 PM, landed Porto Rico at 9:00 PM. Had supper, and off again at 10:00 PM.
Tuesday – 24th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report40
Le Milesse, France ½ mi N vZ3542
15 Jul – 24 Juyl45 incl. Le Milesse,
France, Usual Garrison Duties.
Monday – 24th July 1945
Staff Sargent Norman Reeves – Notes Taken On Trip From Germany To Home
About 3:00 AM we could see the bright lights of Miami Fla., what a wonderful sight, the U.S. at last. Landed 3:30 AM. Checked in, once more sheets were given to us, but everyone was too tired and excited to go to bed. At 10:00 AM another orientation, told we would leave out by train for Blanding Fla. at 6:00 PM. Food here excellent, Red Cross showered us with milk, ice cream, bananas, and oh / my, what pretty girls, of course these girls couldn’t be approached with “chocolate, or How Much?” Well, somehow we got through the day. At 7:00 PM we boarded train for “Blanding”. At West Palm Beach we stopped for 10 minutes, here we experienced our 1st real welcome to the States. People bestowed upon us cake, ice cream, cold drinks, it was wonderful, at least we knew we were “HOME”. Moved on again, and arrived at Camp Blanding 4:45 AM. Breakfast at 7:00, and orientation at 8:30, we are to be here for 36 hours. Wandered around camp, visited my old area where I took basic training in ’41, very many changes.
Friday – 27th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report41
Le Milesse, France ½ mi N vZ3542
Chapman, Earl T. 39 409 586 Cpl.
Davis, Robert W. 39 123 574 Pfc.
Dy to temp dy 13th port Antwerp, Belgium
for approximately 3 days.
Saturday – 28th July 194542
The Battalion departed Le Mans France.
Saturday – 28th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report43
Le Milesse, France ½ mi N vZ3542
Alerted for departure 29 Jul 45 to 13th
Port Antwerp Belgium for permanent change of
Sta per Ltr AG 370.5 HQ Chanor Base Section
dtd 22 Jul 45
Sunday – 29th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report44
North Side Bivouac Area, Paris, France
Shinaberry, Jacob W. 01 172 654 1st Lt.
Temp dy I & E School Paris, France to dy.
Murray, James P. 37 512 238 Cpl.
Hiraschenbarger, Peter M. J., Jr. 39 124 414 Pfc.
Hubard, Herbert L., Jr. 37 706 744 Pfc.
Seidman, Louis H. 36 668 624 Pvt.
Above 4 EM temp dy Chanor Base Section I &
E School Charleroi, Belgium to dy.
Departed Le Milesse, France ½ mi N vZ3542
Via motor convoy at 0830. Arr Bivouac
Area at 1600. Distance marched approximat-
ely 151 miles.
Monday – 30th July 1945 HQ & Hq Battery Morning Report45
Dearest Mother and Dad,
The shocking news of Peggy’s accident came to me several days before we left Le Mans, France and I held off writing till I’d had a letter from you.
I know how terrible a shock it was to both of you, and I especially appreciate Dad’s feelings. Knowing how marvelous a drive he is it must have really been just a “freak” that may never happen ever again to anyone. The two of you must brace yourselves against these sort of things. We Marriott’s have been very fortunate all the time and this is just His Will.
The loss to you two, being alone together now, after so many years of Peggy’s presence, is terribly hard to hear, but I know you will bear it with the strength that has characterized your two lives. It was so hard at first, but like everything, the loss is there, but one just kind of gets used to it. I have found out while being over here that to die isn’t the end – it’s just a short stop-over before you go on to better things. I remember a poem (I think) who’s thought was “weep not for those that have parted” – and went on – we should weep for you – our troubles are over. It’s a good thought -.
At church in Cham we used to sing a Hymn “Take it to the Lord in Prayer” -. And – it works – you can get a lot of satisfaction and comfort out of a single prayer – I have. So, Pop – knowing how you feel – try it. When I think of how you, keep inside, blame yourself, I feel very bad too – because you had so little to do in this case you were only the middle man. Do I sound like the boy who left you 13 months ago? I’m not, I think I’ve aged – just a little. My
one wish is that I’d been home to comfort you both – even though I wasn’t – you know how much I was with you.
So much has gone on here. We’re seeing the continent. From Cham to Aschaffenburg to Metz to Paris to Le Mans, to Paris to Soissoms, Brussels and now Antwerp. We may go to England for a while then back to here or Le Harve. If all goes well and to plan – I should be home by the end of Sept. I’m keeping my fingers crossed. My points are coming in handy. We are in Chanor (Channel & Normandy) Base section. It’s not a bad job we guard (starting
tomorrow) dock areas.
I will be back in the letter writing swing now that we are settled again. Please forgive me for bing such a bum.
My love to you two.
Your
Son.
- W. U. (Doc) Savage Letter, December 15, 1949
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- W. U. (Doc) Savage Letter, December 15, 1949
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- W. U. (Doc) Savage Letter, December 15, 1949
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