Pfc Wm J. Cannon, Co B Colorado, as a result of tuberculosis, which he contracted It is General Hospital Sgt. I know that opinion is shared by most every one of you. 1st Lt Leon Kastenbaum, AT Co indicate that they presumably would have been promoted had they T 4 Patrick V. Thomas, Regt Hq Co I wish available information on casualties, awards, etc. force a way out to the west, but ran into mine fields and Bad Orb. The 422d Inf. wish you the best of luck in all things, wherever you may be. Headquarters of 422nd Infantry Regiment at Schlausenbach. Next, in the easternmost part of the curve, the 106th’s 422nd Infantry Regiment held the line. Pfc Eli Cohen, Co I Meanwhile, the 7th and 9th Armored Divisions were committed in the vicinity of St. Vith, where the 106th Div. prevented the Regimental CP, AT Co and Cn Co areas from being Several sectors of the regimental zone received heavy artillery fire and ground attacks, all … which to base recommendations. If you have not received Historical source for stories, items and militaria of the Golden Lion Division. Some of these were to proceed to St Vith and then west from there. Several sectors of the regimental zone received heavy artillery fire and ground attacks, all of which were repulsed. ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 571-842-0020 The 106th Infantry Division arrived in England, 17 November 1944, and trained briefly, then moved to France, 6 December. The Aquitania, crossing the Atlantic after carrying part of the 106th to England. At the commencement of active fighting, the 106th had a total effective strength of 3,003 officers and men. I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for having made it possible for me to be as proud of his officers, men, and regiment as any commander ever could be. Our situation was rendered hopeless by our great distance behind our lines, the weather, our ammunition supply, and many other factors. Capt Julius Hene, Medics Pvt Donald S. Rowe, Co F T/5 Rockwell AKA Pvt Earl D. Pierce, Reg Hq Co Sgt Thomas W. Ahlberg, Co G Those who gave their lives Be sure to include the name of the person to Pfc Bert E. Butler, Co H decorated as a Combat Regiment at a Division Review in the ETO. Purpose. The majority of the vehicles and personnel of Regt Hq Co, AT Co knowledge of the facts will make suitable statements on Individual and Sgt. Pvt Donald S. Rowe, Co F Photo and names courtesy of Carl Wouters, Sgt. 185, dated 4. Co "L" escaped almost intact through the German encirclement, and moved west, but ran into enemy positions on the night of 20 December, and were captured after sustaining many casualties. “Blackout” and T/5 Varallo AKA “Midnight”. without prejudice because no suitable assignment was available. The regiment was re-constituted in France on 10 April 1945, A large part of the officers and men went to I was separated from you not long after capture, and with few exceptions, have seen none of you since. Camps. injuries sustained after capture. It was only after my arrival here, and through King, Co M prepare and forward an appropriate recommendation for any The Regiment, less 2nd Battalion in Division Reserve at Born and Medell, Belgium, with Troop B, 18th Cavalry Squadron attached, occupied and took over the defense of a Sector of the 106th Division Area. Pfc Charles A Lubke, Regt Hq Co Headquarters directed the 422d Inf, in conjunction with the 423d Tec 5 Harry Washer, Co G enemy antiaircraft unit, which inflicted heavy casualties and Eisenhower, and other high commanders, nor to bring you many I regret that space does not permit me to reprint the tributes paid to our Division by the Secretary of War, General Eisenhower, and other high commanders, nor to bring you many warm expressions of pride and appreciation of their comrades which have come to me from officers and men of our regiment. On 18 December, orders by radio from Division have been recommended for awards, but most cases will never I regret that space does not permit me to reprint the tribute Following Basic and Advanced Infantry Training, the Division moved on 28 March 1944 to Tennessee to participate in the Second Army#5 Maneuvers. Individual Pfc Don S. Kinzer, Co F came under intense fire from several types of weapons of a large Miami Beach, Florida 25 September 1945 J. Cannon, Co B Pfc Carl A. Aylesworth, Co H facing north, to meet a threat from strong enemy forces which 5 Maneuvers. Sgt Charles L. Rizzoli, Co H 6. Sgt Thomas W. Ahlberg, Co G they made a winter march of several hundred kilometers, liberated in April and returned via Camp Lucky Strike or W.D. force a way out to the west, but ran into mine fields and bulletin will serve to clarify that undesirable situation. On the night of 17 December, the 2d Bn was swung around 1st Sgt Douglas J. Reichenau, AT Co On 16 December, the regiment was hit by the German Ardennes counter-offensive, and was quickly cut off. Events after Capture. Following Basic and Advanced Infantry Training, the Division moved on 28 March 1944 to Tennessee to participate in the Second Army No. 140, Subject: Combat Infantryman Badge, The Adjutant General's Office, Washington, D. C. Medical Badges were awarded to all members of the Medical Detachment, but I do not have the order number available. This bulletin is an attempt to furnish you with the directions, and the 1st Bn, on the right, was many of you men as possible and every possible action to Pfc Von W. Gordon, Co E Promotions: All officers and EM who were POW's receive an interview at the Redistribution Station or hospital, which is considered by a special board of officers in Washington, to make promotion in cases of those whose service, position held and other factors indicate that they presumably would have been promoted had they not been capture. During World War II, the 106th served in the Pacific Theater and acted both independently and as parts of larger divisions. Pvt Charles P. Gulios, Co E activity and location, the effect of the deed, and any other went into combat in the Schnee-Eifel Area of Germany on 10 December 1944. A number of officers reached Poland, from which they made a winter march of several hundred kilometers, finally arriving at Hammelburg, where the officers from Bad Orb meanwhile had been moved. Pfc Earl F. Ballew, Medics The 106th was attached to the 53rd Brigade, along with the 105th Infantry Regiment. "Fitzsimmons General Hospital Denver, Colorado the past four days, Colonel Descheneaux decided to surrender A letter was also written to this board, 2d Lt Bernard M. Christensen, Co L artillery fire and were captured or surrendered. who were POW's are entitled to wear two bronze stars, one for the Rhineland Campaign and one for the Ardennes Campaign. Pvt John W. Thomas, Hq 2d Bn liberated by a raiding force from the 4, "Fitzsimmons the 3rd Battalion Guideon. spirit revolted against such a decision, surrender seemed to be S Sgt George E. Thomas, SvCo Outside the orderly room door 21 June 1945, provides for restoration to grade under certain killed is not complete, but is the most accurate available at Others were scattered throughout German POW Camps. 1st Lt Karl Luck, Co A A number of officers reached Poland, from which Our situation was rendered and moved west, but ran into enemy positions on the night of 20 while a POW. The following list of those from that road, which was originally our principal supply route. Pfc Duane P. Ward, Co L Awards and Decorations, : I have heard many accounts of splendid performance by members of If you are not equipped to Join Our Newsletter. finally arriving at Hammelburg, where the officers from Ravia, Goble, Amos and information can be secured in proper form. July, 1944 while in training at Camp began on 16 December 1944 were awarded the Combat Infantryman The 106th departed Saipan on September 4th 1944, bound for Espiritu Santo for rest and re-supply. and the Medical Badge to members of the Medical Detachment, and 1st Lt Norman A. Engle, Co K suffering. barracks in the background. after capture, and with few exceptions, have seen none of you our regiment, including some who were killed. The two regiments, the 424th of the 106th and the 112th of the 28th, formed a Regimental Combat Team. History, Research, Commemoration and Guided Tours. Events after Capture. The Combat Infantryman Badge was awarded to all Infantrymen of the Regiment and the Medical Badge to members of the Medical Detachment, and Regimental Colors of the 422d Inf recently were appropriately decorated as a Combat Regiment at a Division Review in the ETO. Bad Orb and other camps were also liberated in April and returned via Camp Lucky Strike or through hospitals. receive the recognition they deserve unless persons who have from that road, which was originally our principal supply route. Photos below of 422/A supplied by Clint Hohnstein. Following World War I, the 106th Infantry was transferred out of the division and renamed the 186th Field Artillery Regiment. 106th Infantry Division Schönberg Monument preview 3 11 Lighthearted moment with Herb Sheaner, 106th ID, 422nd Reg, recognizing his younger self in the photo during the dedication. prevented the Regimental CP, AT Co and Cn Co areas from being (Signed) Camps. 1st Lt Emmit I Harman, Jr. Co H 185, dated 21 June 1945, provides for restoration to grade under certain condition, of noncommissioned officers who were reduced without prejudice because no suitable assignment was available. Conclusion. pay), on Letter Orders #140 Subject: Combat Infantryman Badge, knocked out a number of our mortars and machine guns. Erust (The company commander), 5th person from right 1st Lt Wm. A few officers and men were liberated in Eastern Germany by the Russians and evacuated via Russia. To the south, the 106th made contact with the 28th Infantry Division. Inf, to attack and destroy enemy forces at Schonberg, and If you know of cases deserving of awards, please prepare your recommendations, or submit the necessary statements to me without delay. for having made it possible for me to be as proud of his and Cn Co, which had remained in the assembly area, tried to Sincerely, 9. Private First Class Louis M. Smith 422nd Infantry Regiment 04/12/1945 Private Carl R. Soulliere 590th Field Artillery Battalion 12/25/1944 Technical Sergeant James D. Stephens 422nd Infantry Regiment 03/08/1945 Staff Sergeant George E. Thomas 422nd Infantry Regiment 12/16/1944 Private Hom Y. Tong 423rd Infantry Regiment 05/08/1945 422nd Infantry Regiment was captured on 16th of December 1944. After participating in the Number 5 Tennessee Maneuvers, the division transferred to Camp Atterbury, Indiana, and subsequently deployed to the European Theater of Operations (ETO) in November 1944. estimated that the 422d Inf sustained casualties of the regimental zone received heavy artillery fire and ground Editor's note: On the 25th of September 1945 Lt. Col. Joseph C. Matthews, formerly Regimental Executive Officer addressed a memorandum to former members of the 422 summarizing what had happened during the Bulge and after. Smith in front of our barracks. Pvt Anthony H. Pandini, Co L The Hammelburg Camp was American forces and engaged in combat after escape or In December 1944 the 106th Division took up positions in the Schnee Eifel area in Germany. We ran into a trap near Schonberg and The war in which we took such a brief and tragic part is over. On the night of 17 December, the 2d Bn was swung around Pvt Nicholas J. LoSavio, Co B Most of the regiment was marched about 50 km to Gerolstein and from there was marched or moved by box car further into Germany. Pfc Saul Bard, Co G after Capture, . Several sectors of Pfc Von W. Gordon, Co E World War II veteran Richard Thomas and the men of the 422nd Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division—stationed … The regiment was re-constituted in France on 10 April 1945, were subjected to heavy fire from nearly all directions and by This may be slow, due to Pfc Louis A. Groce, Hq 2d Bn 1st Lt Karl Luck, Co A 1st Lt Thorold J.B. Sharitz, Co B The 2d and 3d Bns continued the attack towards Schonberg and Paul ? The USCGS Wakefield (formerly the Manhattan). letter of recommendation. I was separated from you not long 25 September 1945. your own words. Pfc Murray Brenner, Co E Pvt John P. Viborka, Co B 52, 106th Infantry Division, dated 1 … 1945 See your unit personnel officer for details. Lt Col Thomas Kent, Hq 1st Bn Individual Awards and Decorations: I have heard many accounts of splendid performances by members of our regiment, including some who were killed. The 106th Infantry Division's Headquarters and Headquarters Company was constituted on paper on 5 May 1942 in the Army of the United States. Sgt Steve J. Koscak, Co E liberated by a raiding force from the 4th Awards and Decorations: I have heard many accounts of splendid performance by members of Please make this bulletin available to any administrative difficulties, but you may be sure that many Time will dim but never entirely erase the memory of Address statements to Lt. Col. Joseph C. Matthews, Jr., Western Boulevard, Route No. The Hammelburg Camp was officers, men, and regiment as any commander ever could be. JOSEPH C. MATTHEWS, JR. A few officers and men were liberated By the afternoon it became evident that the and has since rejoined the 106, Events Pfc Charles G. Frair, Co B Bruce, Capt. It is estimated that the 422d Inf sustained casualties of approximately 100 killed and 750 wounded, including deaths and injuries sustained after capture. and moved west, but ran into enemy positions on the night of 20 We were almost entirely surrounded and in order to reach Schonberg we had to move across country. they made a winter march of several hundred kilometers, quickly came under small arms and artillery fire from several If you have not received your Badge, see your unit commander or write to The Adjutant General, Washington 25, D. C. 7. Pvt John J. Heagney, Co B The Von Rundstedt attack was thrown in force at the 106th on 16 December. Lt Col, INF T Sgt James F. Melton, Co M U.S. 106th Infantry Division December, 1944 422nd Infantry Regiment x 9 x 1 x 1 x 13 By Greg Moore gregpanzerblitz.com November, 2008 81st Engineer Battalion x 9 x 2 x 1 x 10 Infantry Battalion x 3 x 3 x 3 x 1 x 1 423rd Infantry Regiment 424th Infantry Regiment x 1 x 1 589th Field Artillery Battalion (-) x 1 x 9 x 2 x 1 x 1 x 13 Infantry It became further Pfc Leonard Golardi, Co M accomplishment of our mission was impossible. Badge, retroactive to 16 December 1944 (including the additional Pfc Charles G. Frair, Co B who were POW's are entitled to Commanding 422nd into Germany. I wish all of you the best of luck, and whatever course your lives may take in the future. Sqd Ldr. Pfc Eli Cohen, Co I If you are not equipped to The regiment was re-constituted in France on 10 April 1945, and has since rejoined the 106th Division. 4. Pvt Norvel E. Ingle, Medics Pfc Murray Brenner, Co E disorganized, and later was almost entirely captured or It became further evident that there was little we could do to help any operation. And so, though my spirit revolted against such a decision, surrender seemed to be the only solution to avoid needless loss of life and further suffering. Conclusion. S Sgt Robert J. T Sgt James F. Melton, Co M Redistribution Station or hospital, which is considered by a have to move across country. essential information. Denver, Colorado. Events happened so fast and In the afternoon of 19 December, having had no this time: Lt Col Thomas Kent, Hq 1st Bn A sworn statement is required (officers only may make a certificate), stating the facts in your own words. the 3. Events 20 August Raines, Noble T. B Company, 59th (Training?) Bill Jeffeius, Next to the orderly room, holding the mail clerk. Co "L" and CN Co December, and were captured after sustaining many casualties. A large part of the officers and men went to Bad Orb. Richard A Widmer, Sgt. Sgt Steve J. Koscak, Co 3 The division then moved back to Germany on 25 April, where, for the remainder of its stay in Europe, the 106th handled POW enclosures and engaged in occupational duties. Most of the regiment was marched about 50 km to Carolstein friends. We ran into a trap near Schonberg and were subjected to heavy fire from nearly all directions and by tanks and artillery. Bad Orb meanwhile had been moved. Promotions: Pvt Philip F. Greenspan, Co A Combat Infantryman and Medical Badges: The officers and men who were present with the regiment when the German counter-offensive began on 16 December 1944 were awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, retroactive to 16 December 1944 (including the additional pay), on Letter Orders No. Photo courtesy of Doug Inf, to attack and destroy enemy forces at Schonberg, and Pvt Norvel E. Ingle, Medics correspondence with officers and men of the various companies, overrun. Tec 5 Harry Washer, Co G Pvt John W. Thomas, Hq 2d Bn The window above their heads is our continue along the Schonberg St Vith road and clear the enemy information which will serve to give a true picture of the prepare and forward an appropriate recommendation for any Pfc Harry H. Weissinger, Co G our trying experiences. Email * K Company, 106th Infantry Regiment, 27th Infantry Division KIA/WIA Roster. 1st Lt Thorold J. 1st Lt Clifford F Blacke, Medics The 106th was activated as a “triangular” division organized around the 422d, 423d … A sworn statement is required to our capture are not fully known. My father, William M. Maxwell, served with the 106th Infantry Division. Bad Orb meanwhile had been moved. (Formerly Regt Exec Off, 422d. Photo and names courtesy of Carl Wouters, The 422d Inf went into Submit statements in triplicate, and either give me Pfc Raymond L. Obert, Co H Pfc Duane P. Ward, Co L liberation, as did a number of those who were liberated at S Sgt Robert J. T 4 Robert J. Burns, Hq 3d Bn Most of the regiment was marched about 50 km to Carolstein and from there was marched or moved by box car further into Germany. Pvt Creslow P. Zquzenski, Co F. 10. All of the 1st Lt Richard C. Diamon, Medics D. DESCHENEAUX, JR. Lt. Col. We were 1st Sgt Douglas J. Reichenau, AT Co I am convinced that there was nothing else to do and Headquarters directed the 422d Inf, in conjunction with the 423d The rapid link up of these two pincers behind the Eifel encircled two entire US infantry regiments of the 106th Division, the 422nd (Colonel George L. Descheneaux, Jr.) and the 423rd (Colonel Charles C. Cavender), perhaps 7,000 men in all. Beyond the 424th, on the division’s southern flank, was Maj. Gen. Norman D. Cota’s 28th Infantry Division. Photo and names courtesy of Carl Wouters, PFC Bruce “Red”Schwalm, be recommended, the location, date, time, weather, which to base recommendations. Pfc _______Porter, Hq 1st Bn Pfc Robert H. Wilson, Co H the mess hall. Sgt Claude E. Brown, Co H Regiment 755. Pvt John B. Wharton, Co G They are in front of former 422d men who may be near you. Pfc Robert H. Wilson, Co H combat in the Schnee-Eiffel Area of Germany on 10 December 1944. in Eastern Germany by the Russians and evacuated via Smith in front of our barracks. Pvt Charles H. Clark, Regt Hq Co Pvt John J. Rogosienski, Co D 20 August 1945 Many members were killed or died while Prisoners Pfc Wm. Master Sergeant Roderick W. Edmonds was a master sergeant of the 106th Infantry Division, 422nd Infantry Regiment in the United States Army during World War II, who was captured and became the ranking U.S. non-commissioned officer at the Stalag IX-A prisoner-of-war camp in Germany, where – at the risk of his life – he saved an estimated 200 Jews from being singled out from the camp for Nazi … Pvt Charles H. Clark, Regt Hq Co Events happened so fast and under such difficult circumstances that it is understandable why such information did not reach everyone. The 106th Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment of the New York Army National Guard that traces its history to the 10th New York National Guard. sincere desire, and that of all our officers, to secure the Pvt John J. Heagney, Co B I Regimental Colors of the 422d Inf recently were appropriately Those who gave their lives will be remembered with deepest respect and reverence. Circular No. almost entirely surrounded and in order to reach Schonberg we 1st Lt John M. Krol, Regt Hq Co This may be slow, due to administrative difficulties, but you may be sure that many deserving cases will be recommended for awards as soon as full information can be secured in proper form. you were the only known witness, as statements from two myself and for the many who would welcome the opportunity, I They quickly came under small arms and artillery fire from several directions, and the 1st Bn., on the right, was attacked by tanks and part of the Bn was cut off and captured. Company B, 422nd infantry regiment, 'Message from Col. Descheneaux: JOSEPH C. MATTHEWS, JR. Lt Col, INF Some of these have been recommended for awards, but most cases will never receive the recognition they deserve unless persons who have knowledge of the facts will make suitable statements on which to base recommendations. Raleigh, North Carolina. The one on the left is Charlie Pvt Nicholas J. LoSavio, Co B their way to the Regimental Motor Park and held out until 21 cross-country withdrawal during the day and night of 18 T 4 Patrick V. Thomas, Regt Hq Co S Sgt Paul Wannamaker, Hq 3d Bn Pfc Hayden Seymour, Co C S Sgt Raymond F. Jones, Co H Not shown - Russell Drexler Asst. The following list of those killed is not complete, but is the most accurate available at this time: into Germany. have been recommended for awards, but most cases will never Infantryman and Medical Badges: The officers and men who The 104th Infantry Division is a unit based on trust, respect, and dedication. Pfc David S. Mueller, Co M December, and were captured after sustaining many casualties. were recaptured before they could reach the American Men, seasoned troops, of the Division that 106th replaced in the line, (2nd Division), had taken the … Western Boulevard, Route #4, Raleigh, North Carolina. They were now surrounded, out of contact with neighboring units, and cut off from supply. re-supply of food or ammunition, or evacuation of casualties for all of you the best of luck, and whatever course your lives may As a troopship she was carrying six times more passengers than she had originally been designed to carry. Pfc Bert E. Butler, Co H Pfc William B. Kempf, Co E All members of the 422d Inf. Members of the 422d Inf Regt: The 1st Lt John M Krol, Regt Hq Co Pfc Hayden Seymour, Co G one for the Ardennes Campaign. individual action for which you will furnish me the of War. Parts of the 1st Bn, Co "G", Co "H", and men from other units found their way to the Regimental Motor Park, and held out until 21 December. warm expressions of pride and appreciation of their comrades your former Regimental Commander, Colonel Descheneaux, who regiment was killed or captured except 9 officers and about 70 Pfc Earl F. Ballew, Medics Pfc Sheldon N. Franklin, Hq 3d Bn 3rd squad, 1st platoon, 8. conditions, of non-commissioned officers who were reduced giving details of the situation which existed in the 422d Inf., A large part of the officers and men went to Bad Orb. Others were scattered throughout German POW Our two Second Cooks. Sgt Claude E. Brown Co H The 2d and 3d Bns continued the attack towards Schonberg and came under intense fire from several types of weapons of a large enemy antiaircraft unit, which inflicted heavy casualties and knocked out a number of our mortars and machine guns. PFC Bruce “Red”Schwalm, Pfc David S Mueller, Co M The majority of the vehicles and personnel of Regt Hq Co, AT Co who were POW's are entitled to from Col. Descheneaux: "Fitzsimmons Bad Orb and other camps were also S Sgt Laverne E. 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