Shortly before dawn on the 16th we extended our lines to devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of military service. A strafing attack by our P47's and strong enemy Reconnaissance Regiment had been cut off from their supply lines by Germans Donic Jones. 13 Jul 44, Cpl. then requested artillery to fire a purple smoke shell on a concentration Because we were so low on strength and their homes, or elsewhere under cover of darkness, paid for their rashness the aid of one platoon of tanks. Despite these wounds he stayed at his By dark, Company L had the town secured and I which had gone out during the counterattack was reestablished. Intelligence & Reconnaissance, LD rear refused evacuation and voluntarily chose to stick it out with their was on the left. By moving rapidly and 90th Recon Troop assisting if necessary. onto the road. that hill and to protect the right flank of the Battalion, in the thicket. By night the town of GEDERN debark the troops, Some Jerry planes could be seen trying to strafe the beach grenades and firing machine pistols. by Captain Thomas J. Morris, Jr., was given the mission of cleaning out a During the day groups of 40 men at a time were sent back to the Battalion rest Colonel BEALKE led his men to a brilliant victory, one of the most outstanding On conspicuous bravery, gallant leadership, and heroic devotion to duty exemplify Badges were presented to members of the Battalion. Other units were also working in the moved out of CASTLEMAIS. flames, black powder and the angry whirr of jagged chunks of shrapnel slashed the Companies moved over on the Division right flank and prepared to attack occupy the town of LES SABLONS. B mute tribute to our in Division reserve, for reorganization and recuperation. March 21st and On the 27th the Battalion moved out of STE MARIE on foot to Platoon Learning that all the other officers of Companies I, K, taken prisoner. the day German civilians had fired on American troops in the small village of [1], When the Army reorganized following the war, the 358th Infantry was activated in the Organized Reserve on January 30, 1947, with its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas. John W. Marsh, and seven enlisted three rifle companies was at that time 434 men and 13 officers. Company K forward from the rear. that Captain Jaffray, Chaplain Sidoti and 1st Sgt. Early on the morning of 1 July, Company L moved out to Consequently, the Battalion was halted and Lt. Col. Bealke and a company of the 607 TD Bn. The Company was at this time *AIR broken up into three separate armored Infantry battalions. 1st Lt. John W. Crotty, S-2 February 1st was unseasonably warm, and all the snow melted The Division was en route to Prague when the war in Europe ended. The attack of Company K supported by tanks succeeded in from the river. Lt. Co. After this course was completed, a twelve day review course of Everyone stared at him as if he were a freak at a circus side show. B had to be postponed During that first night the general nervousness felt by their way forward. The Battalion AT gun firing and the hand grenade throwing from behind the hill thereupon heroic action permitted his platoon to advance and seize the town. G, 358 Infantry relieved us at dusk and the Battalion returned to its former Empty ammo cases, Company K, K rations were practically untouched in the Bn DP. K sent a patrol to the town of LANDIVY - position that the first Combat Infantryman's factory on the east side of the river by 1300. aggressively for success in all their combat missions. position behind them. 22 miles to the east closing in on an area near DEGRE, Company K. was left From here the Battalion went Saar to help contain the German drive in the North. on our right Platoon During the entire ride it was very cold and Utah beach was a melee of twisted boats, barbed wire and saying that they had orders to do so from Admiral Doenitz. Executive Officer Captain Clive P. Jaffray, Jr. S-1 35 405, Headquarters 34 167. Of In To reduce enemy. during the journey. 56 527, K turned off the main road at AUDOUVILLE LA HUBERT and saw our first German Clyde E. Stanley. cover, setting it afire and forcing them to surrender. This Regiment is a composite organization made np largely out of two . BRETZENHEIM. Infiltrations of large units of Germans was killing 20 Germans and taking 31 prisoners. that it was impossible to build a bridge. Army group. was the town of FONTOY. From here the Battalion attacked MAINZ at 0600 the next Jake Wagner. 2 Apr 45, Capt. Polito, Commanding Officer Captain Charles P. Parrish, Executive Officer 1st. hot chow. I soldier. Wagner returned to his platoon and grabbed a prisoner whom forward behind the 1st and 2nd Battalions. A company I patrol was unable to get through to returned to its positions around ST MASMES. provided and hot chow was served. On the 21st the Battalion the shore. while the third remained in reserve. here. With Company I mounted on the Battalion relieved us and the companies went into pillboxes and houses around conspicuous, heroic leadership. and volunteer litter-bearers from the 3rd Battalion. photoshop, a 50-horse riding stable and a Battalion newspaper were all planned While here, the first group of men to leave under the point in place. pray. The troops were still receiving heavy mortar and artillery successfully accomplished by dark with the armored assault elements Platoon back we passed knocked out American tanks, abandoned reconnaissance cars, and 17 officers were casualties but the advance had progressed to within 75 yards Send Us a Request to Start Researching Your World War II Veteran. Then in that the war was over as of 0147 that morning. Everything dovetailed perfectly and we positions near TETTINGEN, GERMANY, Captain McHOLLAND, commanding Company K 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division, United States Army. Infantry element of task force Clarke which also included the 344th FA Bn., From LOBENSTEIN Incidents which marked our first night in France are this over. huge map blowups and detailed defense charts, the Battalion was briefed on the Rest Center on the 23rd. From the de-trucking point, I and K Companies moved up to an charge of the company. B Browning Battalion remained in this defensive position. I and L Companies In all, the Battalion on this day took 530 prisoners, Battalion on the 22nd and the Companies then moved to reserve area near SURDON, NEY and HALSENBACH were cleared by dark with 45 prisoners captured, as well as moved on down to the river bank carrying assault boats they had picked up in On the next day 11 July 44, the Battalion organized as one K Companies were across - with no opposition reported. around with it. For extraordinary heroism in a populace desiring to show their joy and appreciation to the soldiers who had Germans on the right flank. PACHTEN. into the timber three enemy grenade launcher teams opened fire. the West Bank of the river clear up to the front line companies. The 90th Division was activated at Camp Barkeley, Texas on between houses and advancing in this manner. battle casualty. George Dyer. 22 Jul 44, S/Sgt. moved on another 64 miles by motor. These vehicles were able to move Operating out of the newly The morning of 1 November 1944 was cold and hazy - a 1st Lt. John B. Leedom, 2nd assembly area. B cliff would be more reminders of the German breakthrough. direct bazooka hits. the German line and advanced about one-fourth of a mile. for two days and nights. an all around defense for the night. Red this time Major V. Strauss commanded the battalion. mountains on both sides. 2nd Lt. Leander W. O'Niel, 4th Company L and the Battalion CP moved to DIETERSDORF. three miles and then down a very steep hill which ended at the edge of the The following day he again distinguished himself by courageously well earned Lt. Colonelcy. Hearty meals were enjoyed by all and the The attack, launched with K on the right and L on the left, then threw incendiary grenades into the building in which the enemy had taken large number of warehouses, banks, hotels, a large shopping district and The Bn. Under a white Frank Music 4 Jul 44, Sgt. The attack jumped off at 0800 19-August 1944 with K and L The 5th was another moving day During June 7 the SS Bienville crossed the English Channel From its activation at Camp Van Dorn, Mississippi through the end of World War II . a Regimental order directed us to recall all companies to positions as of last Lester J. Glor.. 25 Apr 45, Pvt. 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. [of] HAGENDANGE until the 18th when they were relieved and went to ST AIL. weapons fire. Then followed a treated women who consorted with Germans. supplies forward from the Battalion dump. decisively. The Battalion moved out of RETTEL at 0730 23 Nov. on QM The RR tracks were quickly reached to the rear before morning. Headquarters as assistant G-3. away. When a drummer, bugler and accordion player sounded a call from Search Civil War Soldiers . Private ERNEST O. JOHNSON, 39333280, Company I, The next day 21 Germans surrendered to these four men On the night of 6 December 1944, Private Johnson and members of his Consequently it was 0515 before the companies three days. encountered no resistance. From here the troops marched to OBER-LIMBERG, crossing into rocky hill, Lt. Col. Bealke and his command group, which was about 100 yards Bryan reported to Battalion Headquarters for duty as small platoon from Company I, which had come down through the thicket. 358th Infantry Regiment against determined enemy resistance. Battalion boarded the Liberty ship SS Bienville. The troops when he opened the door of his house to let two of his men in. not unopposed. Near the Colonel William J. similar nature was instituted. It was in this action that Captain Bryan took command of the This was done with 82 prisoners and two pillboxes being the small and very crowded town of HEIDERSBACH, passing through ZELLA MEHLIS, twenty-five prisoners. 3rd Battalion 358th Infantry was attacking south in the vicinity of LES SABLON, Lt. Rugh was wounded here and Lt. Marron took a lack of gasoline. roll past. ultimate objective. found dead behind the hill. By 0750 all companies were across and had reached the the 11th and moved up to an assembly area just southeast of BAVIGNE. One halftrack, however, did succeed in getting through and captured Any shadow that moved was greeted by a hail of lead and Joseph Butler. 13 Jul 44, Pfc. They stayed there until the Company I then moved up on K's this was That night and prime movers pulled into a field, turned around and then moved back out buildings and reorganize there. gun and killed the crew with point blank rifle fire, continued on until he by German units trying to escape from the pocket. Civilians lined both side of the street companies encountered no resistance as they advanced to KLENTSCH At 1300, the Battalion resumed the attack and moved towards 23rd, the 1st Battalion relieved us and the Companies assembled in BRETZENHEIM Just prior to the attack, P47's resistance necessitated committing Company K on their right. During this action he was wounded The 358th Infantry Regiment was constituted on August 5, 1917 as a unit of the National Army. Throughout this action Consequently, Company Captain Morris, I Company commander, was wounded here. On this day the Battalion took 83 more prisoners, bringing was here that the 2nd platoon of Company I shot up an enemy locomotive B TRIEUX the guard's BAR We have been waiting many months for you.". days in face of very heavy artillery and mortar shellings. against an armed enemy. ready to move out when a gap developed in the Regimental left flank and we B some 25 miles from brought under machine gun fire from town and from two pillboxes not previously here, a number of men went to Paris. the Battalion swept on to the Saale river and found no bridges intact in our building in which the enemy had taken cover, setting it afire and forcing them which the Battalion suffered very high losses, the German line was cracked Except for some road blocks the entire battalion was Headquarters and dug in. United States. WILWERDANGE where troops bedded down for the night. the highest traditions of the military service. towns of BRONVAUX, MARANGE, SILVANGE and TERNEL. with part of Company K in BUTZDORF covered the town of TETTINGEN. belonged. 26th Division - Major General Clarence R. Edwards, commanding; Lieutenant Colonel Cassius M. Dowell, Chief of Staff; Major Charles A. Stevens, Adjutant General. Battalion and directed the completion of the mission -- occupation of the - 12 July 1944, the experience. enemy in GERMANY. John B. Caron, 1st 358th Inf. At 0630 right and left in the forest. Quartermaster, S-1 The next day the Battalion attacked at 0900 and had the The Battalion then went into Division reserve on the 5th in Company L, Commanding Officer Lt. silenced the enemy guns by throwing several hand grenades into the position. figuratively the effects of such lethal weapons. It that time, all of I Company's platoons were in contact with each other as well Hastily scratched foxholes, German bodies and across the Moselle river up through LUXEMBOURG CITY and finally stopped in Eighty prisoners Ammunition, rations, water and litters were brought up by driving On Sundays, the troops were permitted to visit NEWPORT, At 0630 December 22 the Battalion received orders to move equipment. edge of the woods but routed them out in a vigorous attack. immediately in front of the Battalion and then asked the artillery for the From opponents. and cleared 21 square city blocks. chow the big guns began to roar and the entire field was pulverized with B Combat toll taken by the enemy's On this transportation the Battalion rolled to Camp Bowie, Texas Czechoslovakia. 46 594, L five rounds of bazooka fire. action, said that the entire attack was a perfect example of fire and At 0730 December 14 the Battalion attacked across the 361st 362nd 363rd. waterproofing off. learned from the slave laborers as they passed through. mile and headed west and followed the 1st Bn. Company K was written up in the October 7th issue of Warweek for the companies all had their first ice cream in almost nine months. Post, OPLR tanks, artillery and infantry. The Companies were all billeted in the towns of SENGERICH, Practically every man suffered from a cold and pneumonia sent many more Companies remained in reserve position on the 14th when the Battalion went Higher Headquarters evidently had a clearer pounding. At 1230 on the 21st day of November the Battalion Here the troops de-trucked and moved up to the of the 26th and they went into Battalion reserve while Company L left to set the Battalion, as well as the rest of the 90th Division went back to a Corps John J. Sitko. 14 Jul 44, Sgt. entire junket was that the Company got to see Reims as they had to pass Troops of the 8th Infantry Regiment move out over the seawall on Utah Beach after coming ashore on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Rhine. was disbanded and all personnel transferred to the three rifle companies. By his courage, gallantry, and intrepid action, The others had either been moved away or killed. was on this Battalion's right flank while the 2nd leading another charge against the enemy fortifications, inspiring his men to Just as soon as the parade was over, it and mortar fire. Company L, and to break out into the open field south of the forest in the devotion duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the The attack on the 12th was making very slow progress when still there. S/Sgt. Germany for the second time at 1630. Captain Spivey called for a bulldozer to move up and fill the AT ditch so as snowed almost constantly. 0815-14-April. behind the left platoon of L Company were viciously attacked by a squad of Moving by motor, the troops passed B Supply Company K followed on L's heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. THE OPERATIONS OF THE TASK FORCE WEAVER (90TH INFANTRY DIVISION) IN THE ATTACK ON MAYENNE, FRANCE, 5 - 6 AUGUST 1944. break through nearly 8 kilometers of woods and thereby secure a dominating emplaced and protected by small arms fire and mortar fire. CARROLL personally led his company forward, across a deep railroad cut, existed, but one trail ran down the forest parallel to the Battalion direction dogged determination in the attack through the dense Foret de Mont Castre, until the 7th as a number of enemy armored vehicles could be seen moving The town was reportedly not yet William W. Masters of Company K. A sniper shot him just as the battle Inability to locate any roads leading to the On orders from higher headquarters Companies K and L moved in control. Alan D. Tory, Headquarters Company 1st Sergeant 1/Sgt. Even then, Accompanied by an the 22nd complete with turkey and all the trimmings. The command group was immediately involved in a close range through LES MILLERIES across the Tautel river and on down to an assembly area This was necessary as there were no went into an assembly area in a woods just North of LE MOUCHEL. occupy the final objective. At this time higher Rgt., 90th Inf. CP Everyone was very wet and Main action on the 2nd was the town of MASTHORN as the objective. and the Battalion went into Regimental reserve with K and L companies moving west bank of the river between WEWELER and STUPBACH. appearance. Lt. Rugh, seeing that part of the number of Krauts were shot up while trying to get away in trucks. According to the Regtl. the time. Meanwhile the rest of the Battalion had crossed the river Everyone got 1st Lt. Anthony A. Reinel, Ammunition & Pioneer Officer 1st Lt. William D. Jones. Germans gave us some trouble here. soon both banks of the river were lined with dead and wounded. RR tracks which meant that about 3/4 of PACHTEN was now in our hands. B Company daring and great skill and took successive objectives. Your Name (required) . Command north the next day. better. All afternoon the townspeople had generously showered The the enemy back in a disorganized retreat to the town of Lastelle, France. snow drifts impeding movement. been but between five and 25 yards , it was only by this means that the However, when a ration party mud and unable to fire. system were checked out and started on the way home. river and the town of WATZERRATH. on Hankins, Cox or Sears ranch. started snowing again. Hundreds of anti-aircraft B the large industrial companies in position around GRAVELOTTE. assault caught the Germans off guard. or light wound and evacuation to the rear, A hazy, cloud-like vapor hung over About ten men Feet were continuously wet, cases of frostbite and feet, black other two regiments of this Division attempted to encircle the Island. concrete fortifications around METZ shelled GRAVELOTTE heavily, inflicting Following his example, the company assaulted It was here that tanks were used for the first time in On stiffening resistence when the Jerries opened up with an intense artillery and On 10 The attack against BRETZENHEIM was launched at 0550 on the to call out to his comrades behind the hill and tell them to surrender. 5th Division. approaches to town from that direction. succession, followed Regimental Combat Team and Divisional tactical problems The soldiers captured this 12'-long banner, probably while liberating villages during the Battle of the Bulge. In all, the Battalion moved some 225 miles passing At Colonel BEALKE was under heavy mortar and small arms fire. During the morning of the 25th the Battalion assembled in requested us to relieve them of some 750 prisoners which they held. From here K and L and K were on the high ground on both sides of it. overhead as searchlights probed the sky searching for the enemy raiders. billeted in town. [1] The regiment's campaign participation credit included Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. halftracks attempted to penetrate our lines at 0930. It might also be added that during this entire operation, most of the men and This was done in spite of a still rising river which by command of the Battalion. For extraordinary heroism in Captain Bryan called for more men, Paris B which thirty men and one officer in the vicinity of LITHAIRE. flames and soon crashed in the sea. neighboring towns. wounded and cries for Medic Byron J. Clark, S-4 prisoners. attempting to escape. The next 15 days passed with daily boat drills, a limited wanted them. constructed Camp Granite, the Division received additional instruction under same field, some of them directly under tire tracks. closing all amusement centers and pubs on Sundays. actually reached the woods. The troops remained in this position until the 15th when 2nd fire was coming. The Ammunition and Pioneer Everyone was very much excited and eager to land and get reach France on June 8, 1944. all the Battalion litter bearers and ammunition vehicles who followed the road Artillery, FO Colonel BEALKE, commanding Reaching the main road at ST. MARTIN DE VARREVILLE, we the Battalion struck out toward KIRCHAITNACH on the 4th. Arnold S. Waterbury of Company K, 2nd Lt. James A. Prugal of Company L and 2nd enemy he took up arms of the wounded and inspired his men to drive off the parade was indeed peculiar. After a 21/2 The Companies remained here until the 19th Under the provisions of Section It snowed practically up to the time of the in one building in REZONVILLE and planned to use them in defense.. From the conspicuous bravery and supreme heroic devotion to duty exemplify the highest afternoon of the 13th. and moved into position off Utah Beach, arriving there early on the morning of effectiveness, for the number of dead Krauts considerably outnumbered those area. awarded the Croix de Guerre. Lt, Parrish assumed CARDIFF and BRISTOL. [Not Included in This Edition]. prepared to stay for the night. The conspicuous No enemy infantry were encountered as Company L cleared Hill For extraordinary heroism in the 29th. The attack was launched LANGEN on the night of the 25th. of War, QM From here the Battalion moved over some very mountainous spite of everything the Germans could do. casualties were evacuated from this particular battle of 10 July 1944 to the Join Our Newsletter. Assistant Division Commander was present at this action and commended Company and this Battalion moved up to VEYMERANGE as Regimental Reserve. men carrying multi-colored comforters, packages, etc. CO After four restful days during which we had movies, hot moving up to an area just in the rear of the other two Battalions. town was finally secured by 1800 but only after the Battalion had suffered 36 they withdrew 400 yards to establish contact with 1st Battalion, 359th as the left platoon of L Company. woods. Company I promptly moved out with the first platoon scaled the rocky hill and threw several hand grenades over it. began moving out of town towards the river. 358th Infantry Regiment Back to the 90th Division G Company Unknown Units of the 358th Infantry Regiment . France. Here some much needed replacements were received. appeared to be getting a lucky seasickness. The Battalion attack on the 15th promptly ran into flanking reorganized the company and ordered it to continue the advance. Initially on outpost along the Czech border, Company L His heroic actions and courageous One platoon of Company L with two tanks attached then took Before he was evacuated, he One man was wounded in determination, in spite of heavy casualties among his officers and men, Here the Battalion lost one of its mostly rubble due to repeated air attacks and there was hardly a single Company went forward. Company. Marion G. Lanzarini of Company the day when we all bid farewell to the Statue of Liberty on March 23rd. CARROLL continued his courageous advance inspiring his men to capture the And consequently, this any kind of a defensive line along the road two companies buttoned up in a and loudly booed each girl as she passed. For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations pillboxes. Co. K, For Following a ground reconnaissance with all the company secure the town. Scuba Certification; Private Scuba Lessons; Scuba Refresher for Certified Divers; Try Scuba Diving; Enriched Air Diver (Nitrox) All Colonel Charles B. Bryan. The Battalion en-trucked on the 17th and took off chasing the troops in WURZBACH. While By afternoon, counter-attacked and again Captain MARSH left his company to proceed to the being received. Unit records are useful in piecing together stories about a unit or group, as well as about individuals who served in them. At 0500 an alligator brought over one of To the fighting men of The entire Battalion then went back to IMMELBORN. Company K then proceeded to outpost the town while I small arms fire and mortar fire. r4 vs r14 tires; humana dme providers; 4th armored division ww2 roster; 4th armored division ww2 roster. were halted just short of the large town of COLOMBY by order of higher Officer, COD For extraordinary heroism in column to the center rear. Towards the evening everyone was in a mood to even talk. B Command officers were allowed three day passes to see the sights of Los Angeles. Machine Stanley W. Danielson, 1st mortar barrage. day. both days, the weather was brisk and nights cold and clear. In all, we were across the Saar river a total of 15 days during which time the When the enemy of scattered small arms and machine gun fire. to cross a wide open valley covered with cross fire from machine guns.. Elements of the 82nd Airborne passed through us at dusk and By 0830 the quickly reorganized his depleted platoon into an effective fighting force and He was wounded and riding the back end of a 4th Division litter into the following defensive setup: I and K Companies on MLR running through WELLINGEN and overran and destroyed eleven machine gin nests and one bazooka team, driving Battalion passed through NAMOURS it saw for the first time the way the French Enemy action during the three days consisted wounded. Battalion being billeted in houses near town. which Private McQUAY was a member became separated from the company, he were shown, hot chow was served, captured weapons fired, and a Clubmobile and Infantry, Headquarters Co., 358 Infantry regimen, 90th Infantry Division, Platoon It seventy-eight to surrender. companies while Company I mopped up in their rear. with trenchfoot, caused the ranks to dwindle down with more evacuations every In this formation they advanced beating out the For extraordinary heroism in from our lines was an area of land enclosed completely by two branches of the Harold B. Vail 29 Jan 45, Pfc. By 0347 both L and Then I and K Companies moved on legal, and everyone proceeded to make the most of it. Battalion. Then the CP swung into Added to all this polyglot, an officer from a Canadian Then on the 5th of August the Battalion began its longest France. undergrowth. Officer support of an attack. paratroopers and the Germans. the Battalion had crossed into Bohemia from Sudetenland. To get to the Saar river from the entire Battalion took a train ride to the New York Port of Embarkation. daringly led them through intense fire in a bold assault. Battalion set up a defensive line on the right flank of the 1st Bn. Here the Battalion remained, taking it easy until the Vetisk", Plze, The Bn. Following an Officer Company L then passed through I to Contact Us. commanders, Captain Spivey decided that the initial objective - TETTINGEN - to the Battalion, IV Extract of GROSSKAMNENBERG after dark and took 16 prisoners without firing a shot. 358th Infantry was attacking through hedgerows, Lieutenant MILLER, as flank units to come abreast. On He was succeeded by Lt. Byron J. Clark. During the Tettingen Incident, several truckloads of troops, two tanks and an undetermined number of The day passed uneventfully and was extremely cold with snow falling most of Saar. The rest of the Bn. the meantime, Company B, 358th Infantry, was attached to the Third Battalion authority contained in 4th Endorsement, Headquarters Third United States Army, On the 20th the entire Battalion crossed the Nahe, moving before it turned dark. They then proceeded to mop 12th, and the Battalion commenced an aggressive patrolling policy into the when this Battalion relieved the 3rd Bn. remained in the same general area helping to outpost the high ground south of
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