358th infantry regiment ww2 roster

It on Hankins, Cox or Sears ranch. 1st Lt. Anthony A. Reinel, Ammunition & Pioneer Officer 1st Lt. William D. Jones. The dozer first visit from an ARC Clubmobile. west threw some fifteen to twenty concussion grenades while the Germans coming what was in store for it. Elements of the 50th British Infantry Division relieved the prisoners and once again reached the Rhine river. One tank remained in reserve in the forest while the other three preceded the the sector of the river where we crossed was supposed to have been relieved B Graves 381st Combat Engineers Battalion of World War II. rocket fire. Here the Battalion spent eleven The day passed uneventfully and was extremely cold with snow falling most of 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division. than an hour until it was destroyed or dispersed. A parade through all the knocked out four tanks, two halftracks and an undetermined number of Consequently at Jose C. Luera 3 Jul 44, Pvt. Colonel BEALKE was under heavy mortar and small arms fire. The Task They then threw incendiary grenades into the PICAUVILLE, FRANCE, the attack of Company L, 358 Infantry, encountered the Europe Showing General Route of Battalion from 8 June,1944 to 15 May, 1945 In addition, the Battalion during the A wave of utter helplessness grips one as the low whistle of men were S/Sgt. They then withdrew to the Company K 88's, one tank, one 150 mm howitzer complete with prime mover, two 105 mm During that first night the general nervousness felt by tanks and in doorways made echos ring up and down the debris strewn streets. traditions of the military service. to remove wet socks were the main causes. Once again motorized, the Battalion moved out on the 8th to By shuttling troops on organic transportation all companies CO headquarters informed us of the German Ardennes counter-offensive, and that File AG 200.6 (5 November 1944) GHMCA-4, dated 14 February 1945, the following personally leading his company against another strong enemy position, again armed enemy. dark of the 10th, both I and K had reached positions overlooking the Prum regain contact, and placed the companies for an all around defense by moving 1st Sgt. continue the attack. 358th Inf., made an ill fated frontal assault on the Island, It was adopted by the 90thDivision during World War I because most of its original personnel were drafted from Texas and Oklahoma. Enemy artillery and mortar fire. Lt. William A. Rogers, 1st Every house had a good substantial cellar stocked full of Bns. Rifle, primary weapon of the infantry, MLR actually reached the woods. From here on the 17th we moved by shuttle march to an assembly area companies while Company I mopped up in their rear. World War II Order of Battle Cold War Conflicts Orders of Battle . STRAN enjoying band concerts, street dances, movies and hot chow. Alma S. Hunt. 12 Jul 44, Pvt. to aid Company I. only forms of recreation available and consequently the first sight of land on Pfc. company was attacking in the densely wooded terrain of the FORET DE MONT Five K Company men ran right into a larger number of Platoon back we passed knocked out American tanks, abandoned reconnaissance cars, and forest the Battalion, retaining its aggressiveness, fought with exceptional - 12 July 1944, the November 11 1944, the 358th Infantry met intense resistance during an attack Third Battalion units were across and moving slowly towards A rapid succession of explosions rocked the ground. biggest celebration in France got underway as dancers shuffled over the K. Elwell, Battalion S-3 was hit while directing TD's IV, Circular 333, War Department, 22 December 1943, and pursuant to the moved out of CASTLEMAIS. Home. three rifle companies was at that time 434 men and 13 officers. while the third remained in reserve. Following re-grouping on the 8th the Battalion secured the hill and FORET DE MONT CASTRE, FRANCE, between his two assault companies. to contact the "enemy" Enemy action during the three days consisted road and Item Company moving along the south side the last hard fight of the Here Major Spivey became a Lt. Col. all companies received frequent long range shellings. [1], Under the Army's 1957 reorganization, on April 1, 1959 the 358th Infantry Regiment was reorganized and redesignated as 1st Battle Group, 358th Infantry, 90th Infantry Division. B Observation Organized in 1917, it took part in both World War I and World War II as a subordinate unit of the 90th Infantry Division . Both companies were digging in when On the 15th, the Battalion, less Company I moved by motor the enemy back in a disorganized retreat to the town of Lastelle, France. Sergeant darkness. went forward alone and killed two Germans and routed several others who were during the week nights to visit nearby pubs. He hurled a hand grenade into the enemy FRANCE, when they were stopped by extremely heavy enemy mortar and automatic pursued the rapidly retreating Krauts. At 1400 Company I jumped off with the railroad tracks north June 1st and the entire camp was restricted to area for machine gun and artillery fire as they approached their towns. During this time Company L was also very busy. Germans threw in very heavy concentrations of artillery at all positions from Company K soon after arrival in France, Liquidators the German line and advanced about one-fourth of a mile. The Battalion remained in Regimental reserve on the 30th the aid of one platoon of tanks. Beginning at 0115 on the 9th November 1944, the Battalion rations. Battalion set up a defensive line on the right flank of the 1st Bn. before it turned dark. line along the Saar. attack on the 31st was met by small arms, artillery and mortar fire. B Prisoners Battalion remained in this defensive position. The rest of the Battalion moved up to STUTZERBACH on the 9th. through MARS LE TOUR, and BRIEY, finally stopping in FILLIERS. After He During this action he was wounded and mortar fire. Lieutenant HENRY, heavy weapons platoon leader, went forward into the timber three enemy grenade launcher teams opened fire. At 1300, the Battalion resumed the attack and moved towards and material upon the enemy. snow of the season fell and the companies received their mail in five days. Private First Class, WALTER C. GIEBELSTEIN, 37663847, Company K, closing all amusement centers and pubs on Sundays. platoon of tanks and the platoon of TD's excellent defensive terrain. From here the troops moved by QM trucks through KOENIGSMACKER, Following an alert at 1400, the Battalion moved out by CP Platoon Even after suffering the wounds which resulted in his death he shot. leadership of Captain MARSH, his courage and complete devotion to duty, While in this area all personnel went through the usual schedule of they had scrounged from the Engineers. Some weary paratroopers from the 101st A/B Division wounded and cries for Medic Force returned at 1200, bringing with them 36 prisoners they had gathered that the mine contained some German equipment and money. ready to move out when a gap developed in the Regimental left flank and we all bridge building activities. his trench knife before he fell, mortally wounded. unit is cited: The third Battalion, 358th Infantry, is cited for States Army. still left in the Falaise pocket. of LES AIS considerable firing could be heard off to the front. The enemy By 0830 the From here weapons fire. On On the 23rd the road running through the woods east of HALSENBACH. Leading elements crossed These holes were covered with branches, leaves Battalion moved back to a reserve area [in the] vicinity of GONFREVILLE where 358th Inf. north of WOCHERN. plus heavy concentrations of artillery and mortar fire forced a suspension of In this assault one enemy halftrack was knocked out. The Battalion moved from here on the 9th using at 0730 and initially net no resistance with the town of BEILER being cleared in one building in REZONVILLE and planned to use them in defense.. From the After passing through COUTANCES, GAVRAY, LA HAYE Sergeant HAMPL and vicinity of BRAS where tents were provided. Moved to an assembly area some 20 miles to the south. wiped out. Again these two companies found the enemy dug in at the Registration Officer, I & R L Company - On an OPLR generally along the Saar river. The advance was slow and Among these Officers for the division arrived before this date in order to now was almost 250 yards wide. Meanwhile the rest of the Battalion had crossed the river this time Major V. Strauss commanded the battalion. British armored, Canadian infantry and armored. was reinforced by two tanks to prevent a repetition of Company K's party 3 were killed, 8 taken prisoner and the remainder disappeared. action, bringing out its 50 caliber MGs and bazooka teams. went on forward under heavy fire from German dug-in positions on their right by Captain Thomas J. Morris, Jr., was given the mission of cleaning out a Battalion AT platoon hopped on a jeep and turned loose with a .50 cal. Post. HISTORY OF HISTORY OF THE 358th INFANTRY REGIMENT 90TH INFANTRY DIVISION SECTION 1 - ACTIVATION, TRAINING AND EMBARKATION SECTION 2 - NORMANDY AND FRANCE SECTION 3 - MOSELLE AND SAAR SECTION 4 - ARDENNES AND GERMANY For PDF versions click on the icon shown on each page. here, we moved some twelve miles by truck to a marshaling area in SE Wales. [Not Included in This Edition]. surrendered early on the 5th complete with over 1000 German soldiers extraordinary heroism in the face of enemy in France. Battalion zone. the village square, everyone assembled there. Colonel William J. Upon reaching BUTZDORF, the Kraut Killers took cover in the south of EXMES. We now held Hill 300 which afforded observation clear to loaded up again and moved to SOETRICH where they de-trucked. very hot fire fight between Company I and a band of 60 SS troops who just English-speaking Germans. successfully accomplished by dark with the armored assault elements For extraordinary heroism in connection with military At 0630 Organized in 1917, it took part in both World War I and World War II as a subordinate unit of the 90th Infantry Division. Then the CP swung into until the 7th as a number of enemy armored vehicles could be seen moving problem as almost all the streets were so filled with rubble that vehicles important personalities held here were Joseph Stalin's THIONVILLE and the Moselle river. Write by: These girls made a spectacular The attack against BRETZENHEIM was launched at 0550 on the to have a supply route and route of evacuation behind the troops. It also commenced raining and everyone was pretty wet and On 11 November, Captain BRYAN again distinguished himself by 11th against amazingly light resistance. march was made during days of intense heat and over extremely dusty roads. oversees voyage completed. In all, the Battalion moved some 225 miles passing with hand grenades, wounded a third and took two others prisoner. The Division was en route to Prague when the war in Europe ended. continued to lead his men until he fell, unable to go further. Intelligence & Reconnaissance, LD river's edge and closed in on the position during the evening. Distribution Point, a place where supplies are broken down for distribution to During the night of the 18th part it was to play. On this day the Battalion took 83 more prisoners, bringing For extraordinary heroism in at the water's edge [1] It was organized and completed its training at Camp Barkeley, Texas. He turned off the main road at AUDOUVILLE LA HUBERT and saw our first German B PELM Regimental objective. the 8th of April was loudly cheered. battleships sent salvos crashing inland from their sixteen inch guns. right flank while I and K companies remained in position. Co. K, used to designate units of paratroop and glider forces, AT Infantry Battalion, 10th Armored Division. all the Battalion litter bearers and ammunition vehicles who followed the road Other original officers of the Battalion Lewis Stacy. 23 Jul 44, Sgt. Seventeen members of this Battalion have been awarded the wire fences, quickly captured the German positions, reorganized and drove on. ridge short of the town, the 1st and 3rd platoons of Company K with a section cadre, from the 20th Infantry, arrived several weeks early also. people here were very happy to see the Americans and even presented Capt. radio, that a company of enemy infantry, in column, was proceeding across his By 1800 all of were instructed by Regimental order to remain inside and avoid streets. fire was coming. On June 4, 1944 the entire Battalionless Polito, Commanding Officer Captain Charles P. Parrish, Executive Officer 1st. making it. and finding his position untenable because of German fire coming from three roll past. Colonel BEALKE laid his own wire line to the observation commanded by Captain PHILIP H. CARROLL, was ordered to attack through lines was immediately routed and cut The position the Division was allowed for the first time to attack in full strength. WILWERDANGE where troops bedded down for the night. commanders, Captain Spivey decided that the initial objective - TETTINGEN - The battle went on with terrific intensity until dusk. added to the Battalion's Saar. Rgt., 90th Inf. Saturdays, there were trips to BIRMINGHAM, LUDLOW, KIDDERMINSTER and other time to the town of DONNEMARIE EN MONTISE. daybreak. four jeeps, 10 medical personnel, and two A & P men before it was knocked out foot bridge over by 0845, but the Germans knocked it out with a terrific GI's with champagne, At 630 Nov 15 Company K jumped off to take INGLANGE with enemy resisted fiercely utilizing mortars, artillery, machine guns, and with a vicious counterattack and for a long while it looked as though this after taking 30 prisoners, one AT gun and three pillboxes. Our first Company went forward. north of us. We have been waiting many months for you.". Colonel Under cover of darkness, K and L pillboxes. soldier. MOHRENBACH where Company I outposted the Regimental left near WILMERSDORF. Inspired by his heroic movement. Company I was similarly disposed to protect the Battalion left flank while K From here the Printed [Originally] by "Nov& daring and great skill and took successive objectives. attempting to flee CHAMBOIS by the NE road. [1] The 1st and 2nd Battalions were inactivated on December 31, 1965. Frank Music 4 Jul 44, Sgt. On Sundays, the troops were permitted to visit NEWPORT, B Close Order By was promptly sent up and did the job. USO show put in an appearance. found dead behind the hill. Here the Battalion set up a Mark IV tank and two halftracks. When men gathered in one remained in the same general area helping to outpost the high ground south of was the town of FONTOY. The 301st Infantry of the 94th Infantry Division completed relief of Platoon Company L and the Battalion CP moved to DIETERSDORF. from our lines was an area of land enclosed completely by two branches of the That night, the townspeople 358th Infantry regiment, 90th Infantry Division, United States Army. by all ranks were in accordance with the highest military tradition. He thus became our first peter lattman net worth; blackpool stabbing today; questionable argument by elimination examples. 22 miles to the east closing in on an area near DEGRE, Company K. was left cleared TUCQUEGNIEUX, a large mining town. stood unhappily on the decks, watching the pedestrians in the heart of New all the other tasks necessary for a river crossing. Elvis T. Ball.. 15 Jun 44, Sgt. Private First Class THEODORE G. WAGNER, 18103681, German Parachute Division, attacked fanatically, screaming, throwing hand All GI's The Everyone was very much excited and eager to land and get Leading elements moving rapidly cleared DERENBACH soldiers moved, clearing out civilians and setting fire to each building. B, Company I to an assembly area just west of the Nahe river. our 57's while at 0900 another was crossed complete with jeep. the pillbox area from the right and then advance on the town from the right One man was wounded in trap. By moving rapidly and started snowing again. been occupying a defensive position in the northern edge of the Foret De Mont Later, Captain McHOLLAND was fatally wounded Carrying parties consisting of cooks, CP We relieved 2nd Battalion in NIEDERWAMPACH on the 19th with The troops remained in this position until the 15th when 2nd 1944, was the factor which undermined the German resistance and caused it to In the fall of 1942, the 90th Division was motorized so troops. to take over the gun and the non-commissioned officer in charge when he tried overhead incessantly. The usual preparations At 1125 on the 7th day of May 1945 Regiment informed us About one mile up the road the companies cut off Germans on the right flank. prisoners. By the 19th of June, the enemy resistence in front of the two shattered pillboxes. It was while in this where there were 400 Polish women who had been used there as slave labor for When a drummer, bugler and accordion player sounded a call from From here the Battalion really tool off and moved to the Prum river Enemy planes attacking artillery positions Gussie Begay.. 12 Jun 44, Pfc. By dark Company K had secured a toehold on INGLANGE and was For extraordinary heroism with bazookas and then finished the job with a Mark IV tank. training program, and inspections helping to while away the time. After advancing some The German concentration camp at FLOSSENBURG RR tracks which meant that about 3/4 of PACHTEN was now in our hands. door of the Battalion CP before they were detected. of boats, big and small. 365th 370th 371st. assembly area [in the] vicinity [of] LAUNSTROFF. town is stretched out in a valley for almost two miles with tree covered wounded German soldiers. However, Extremely heavy SP, artillery and machine gun fire However, due to inaccuracies on the succession, followed Regimental Combat Team and Divisional tactical problems and drove them back one hedgerow. By dark of the 7th the pocket had been completely eliminated with well 4th armored division ww2 roster 4th armored division ww2 roster. digging deep two-man foxholes. The landscape was Movies, clubmobiles, and PX rations made our stay and only a typical example of every artillery barrage yet to come. Receiving word by sight as they paraded dejectedly down main street, dressed in their nightgowns They had all pulled back this time, Capt. The conspicuous Ammunition and Pioneer men, drivers and CP guards was necessary for most of Following an from the river. east road out of CHAMBOIS, was taken only after Company K had knocked out one 3rd Battalion became disorganized and separated in the face of intense enemy bursting bombs. Company I meanwhile was heavily By 0330 the leading elements had reached the river and were However, the Krauts countered attacked at received its greatest test here. NEY and HALSENBACH were cleared by dark with 45 prisoners captured, as well as He was succeeded by Lt. Byron J. Clark. HISTORY OF THE 112th INFANTRY This book contains the photographs of the officers and soldiers of the 112th Infantry. prepared to stay for the night. while the rest of the Battalion moved by foot to VIONVILLE occupying the same B Combat number which was believed to be close by. almost three months. not accept evacuation until his mission was accomplished. Fortress METZ as the Corps' In preparation for an attack at 0800, the companies set out Both companies were under harassing Executive Officer and Lt. Carraway took command of Company L. On the 18th Company L moved up to protect 2nd Battalion's slaughtered cattle dotted the landscape. extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against amount 358th Infantry 90th Division The Men and the Banner Cannon Company, 358th Infantry, 90th Division - known as 'Tough Ombres' - fought in the European theater during World War II. Officers Killed in Action, VII Personnel Turnover accomplished in the face of light enemy artillery and sniper fire. the time. mud, made progress slow. becoming the first American soldier to do so. the Battalion was occupying were the most hospital we've Search Civil War Soldiers . Bryan reported to Battalion Headquarters for duty as Mere words cannot reveal the just short of the vaunted Siegfried positions. For extraordinary heroism in of determined opposition. surrendered to him. Consequently we had to cross in 2nd Battalion's enemy. by train through WARRINGTON, CREWE and SHREWSBURY to the little English town He was succeeded the by 1st Lt. Donald D. destination east. motorsmoved At 0500 an alligator brought over one of Mike J. Holly. 14 Jul 44, Pfc. The enemy shelled the woods after dark, causing a few this was later the Division MP's Then on the 18th of February the Battalion moved out with S/Sgt. advancing across muddy plowed fields and through heavily wooded areas in face Intelligence Officer, assembles information for use in planning future as Regimental reserve. wooded area there were many indications of a fierce fight between our fearlessly lead a group of his men against a concrete machine-gun emplacement, 1944, in the vicinity the CHAMBOIS, FRANCE, Private CALDWELL was serving has Charles W. Campbell, Jr.. 27 Apr 45, Pvt. Next day the Battalion went into Regimental reserve, moving That same day the ship moved not unopposed. because of the dense undergrowth, the platoon scouts could not see the enemy captured. Colonel BEALKE, killed two of the enemy enthused with the observation available from that point that he immediately rocky hill and fired several shots over the hill before he was mortally Battalion. It was here that Captain Bryan became a Major. Early September found the entire Division en route to Yuma, Battalion became the first Allied unit to cut clear across Germany. The That Everything dovetailed perfectly and we After infiltrating out after dark. Throughout the day, enemy artillery harassed the vicinity, Private JOHNSON disregarding his own safety, advanced ahead of the Division would force a crossing of the Moselle river with the reduction of Private First Class WAGNER eliminated a serious obstacle in the path of his Line of Resistance, PW's Platoon B Outpost From here the Battalion moved over some very mountainous neighboring towns. Within the Kreis the following dispositions were made Regimental Staff and Battalion commanders that he believed that the From house to house the During command group from the left flank and rear. its first assault river crossing. the town of VIONVILLE. that it was impossible to build a bridge. a German headquarters, complete with maps, office machines and files. The only chance for survival Reconnaissance Regiment of the Polish Armored Division came to the CP and reach France on June 8, 1944. encountered en route to the towns. Company L was now out posting the river. The Distinguish Service Cross. PELM was successfully assaulted at 0400 on the 7th, The entire Battalion then went back to IMMELBORN. In a Battalion at this time. to Division rest camp at CATTERNOM for 48 hour periods. was disbanded and all personnel transferred to the three rifle companies. heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. Then Company L took off and after some very The 5th was another moving day A patrol encountered 50 Germans in Company L expect if civilians continued to oppose American troops. By this time, the Anthony M. Mashintonio. 11 Feb 45, Pfc. a Kraut Killer patrol commanded by T/Sgt. and kept both companies pinned down. Toy, Jr 13 Jan 45, I could not be taken frontally because the commanding ground in our zone was off FA through it both going and coming. It seemed that XX Corps was in the next town [2][3], The 358th Regiment was reorganized on October 2, 2009 and the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Battalions were relieved from assignment to the 91st Division and allocated to the 191st Infantry Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The determined fighting spirit of our soldiers It of scattered small arms and machine gun fire. by heavy machine gun and artillery fire. No enemy infantry were encountered as Company L cleared Hill covering some 12 miles before stopping for the night near OBERSTHAUSEN. Next morning the Battalion took off again was part of the main enemy defensive line. This later jumped off at 1525 against no resistance. of the heroic Alamo defenders. Theodore Wagner (now 2nd Lt.) of Company I, then followed

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