Squadron movements in January 1945

Detailing the main actions of the squadron during December 1944

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The After Action Report text for January 1945, extracted from the original document.

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Editor’s notes: January 1945 began with the squadron in reserve in Belgium, maintaining its vehicles and equipment before moving forward into the Ourthe valley. Blizzards, deep snow and icy roads restricted mounted movement and observation. The squadron established roadblocks, patrolled river positions, maintained contact with neighbouring American and British forces, and supported the advancing infantry.

The month’s most intense action came on 12 January during the attack on Borzée. Troops B and C encountered strong resistance and counterattacks that forced them back. A mounted platoon from Troop A, under 2nd Lt Gerold D. Robinson (O-1031512), weighed in against the enemy engaging Troop C, relieving the pressure and helping both troops establish defensive positions. The squadron reported one enlisted man killed, 25 enlisted men and one officer wounded in the action, leaving its reconnaissance troops at approximately half effective strength. One of the wounded men, S/Sgt Kenneth W. Fox (39859653), died five days later, although his death is not recorded in the AAR.

Patrols entered Borzée the following morning. By 14 January, the squadron reported evidence of a general German withdrawal from its sector. That evening, Troop A made contact south of Maboge with the 507th Paratroop Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, of Third Army. This meeting is described in the AAR as possibly the first physical contact between First and Third Armies in the Ardennes salient since the German breakthrough that led to the Battle of the Bulge. Film of the encounter between Capt. Brooks Ogden Norman (O35793) and Sgt. Lawrence F. Becker (19096554), of the 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment on January 14 is shown on Brooks Norman's page here.

The squadron spent the remainder of January in reserve, concentrating on personnel and equipment maintenance.

As you see from the list in AAR at the end of this page, the squadron received ten officers (several of whom appear to be returning from being previously wounded) and around 140 enlisted men as replacements. That’s more than an entire troop’s worth. Also note that five men were cited for decorations in this month.

The place referred to in the After Action Report below as CLEAL in Belgium is Cielle, an area on a ridge overlooking the Ourthe River valley, just 3 km (under 2 miles) northwest of La Roche-en-Ardenne.

On January 8 one of the Troop C positions is given as P827833. Plotting this on the map, P827833 is around 23 miles further east than the other squadron elements. It's possible that there was a typographical error in the After Action Report, because it seems unusual to have men so far from the main unit. However, I've left it plotted as described in the AAR, but with the suspicion that the true coordinate may have been P427833, ie part of the main squadron cluster.

Although the January 1945 AAR lists only one man KIA, S/Sgt Kenneth W. Fox (39859653), wounded 12 January 1945 in the Samrée area, died of his wounds on 17 January 1945. His death does not appear to have been reflected in the monthly KIA list.

Also note, when consulting the map above, that where several casualties are described as ‘in the vicinity of Samree’, plotting those pins on the map stacks them on top of each other. To make it possible to click on each pin to identify the man I’ve spread them out somewhat. This means that those locations are not precise.

Below is the extracted text for the After Action Report of January 1945

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HISTORY
OF
24TH CAV RCN SQ, MECZ

For Period
1 Jan 45 To 31 Jan 45, Inclusive.

The first day of the New Year, January 1st, 1945 found the Squadron, with Company A, 635th Tank Destroyer Battalion and 1st Platoon, Company B, 297th Combat Engineer Battalion attached, in reserve, billeted in SINSIN, BELGIUM with the Squadron CP located at NETTINE. The Troops were engaged in maintenance and rehabilitation activities. The following day the Squadron moved to billets in the vicinity of CLEAL, BELGIUM with the Squadron CP at K186117. The distance travelled was 20.7 miles. The next morning the Squadron moved from CLEAL at 0830, arrived at PETIT HAN at 1200, and at 1600 moved to the vicinity of FISENNE arriving there at 1730 after traveling 35.1 miles during the day. The attached Platoon of Engineers was detached and the 2nd Platoon, Company C, 298th Combat Engineer Battalion were attached. The Squadron CP was located at P435904 with the Troops located as follows; Troop A - P432902, Troop B - P391931, Troop C - P425912, Troop E - P436929, Company F - P449905, Tank Destroyers and attached Engineers - at P415898. Field Order #1 was issued later in the evening. The mission of the Squadron was to reconnoiter and mop up pockets of enemy resistance in close support of the advancing Infantry and Armored units in the assigned zone. (See Overlay FO #1)

The morning of January 4th dawned with a blizzard and observation was limited to a few feet. Operations were held up all day and not until 1900 January 5th were any changes made in tactical locations and dispositions. At that time Troop A established road blocks of Platoon strength, reinforced by two TD guns each, at P447870 and P449890. Company F attempted to send a Platoon of tanks to P451875 to set up a road block, but the roads were so icy and slippery that the tanks could not advance beyond BLIER. However, 2 Tank Destroyer guns reached the position and set up a block.

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The following morning at daylight the tanks moved up successfully and completed the establishment of the road block.

The remainder of the day of January 6th found no change in the situation until 2100 when the Squadron was alerted to be prepared to go to the assistance of the 1st Battalion 290th Infantry Regiment in the event of an enemy counterattack upon their positions in the vicinity of BEFFE. No counterattack materialized and the position of the Troops remained unchanged until the following day.

January 7th was rather uneventful. Troop A made contact with Task Force Church at P464847 and reported roads icy and unsuitable for tracked vehicular traffic. Troop B established an OP at P437867. Field Order #2 was issued late that night.

The new mission for the Squadron was to relieve Company C 290th Infantry Regiment and to take over their positions along the L'OURTHE RIVER. The morning of January 8th Company F relieved the Troop A positions at P447869 and P449870 and the Troop B position at P437867. Troop B moved into position along the river at P417845 with a strong outpost at P419839. Troop B patrols were active. One patrol reached P414840 and another killed one enemy at P426834. Troop C established positions at P427825 and P827833. Troop E established a firing position at P447877. The Engineer Platoon swept the roads from P433842 to P448848 and from P437827 to P422820. The Squadron CP moved to BEFFE, arriving there at 1430 after having travelled 6 miles. Company A 635th Tank Destroyer Battalion reverted to control of its parent unit.

The next day Troop C moved one section to MARCOURT where they contacted the 1st Battalion 290th Infantry Regiment and elements of the British 53rd Reconnaissance Battalion. A patrol from Troop B crossed the L'OURTHE RIVER and contacted the elements of the British 53rd Reconnaissance Battalion and picked up 2 enemy stragglers in the vicinity of RENZON.

At 1400 the Squadron mission was changed and Field Order #3 was issued. Troop A moved to positions E and SE of MARCOURAY. Troop B moved to positions SW of MARCOURAY and Troop C moved one Platoon South of MARCOURT. Company A 635th Tank Destroyer Batt-

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alion was reattached to the Squadron and moved their guns to positions at MARCOURT and S and E of MARCOURAY. Troop E moved to BEFFE. Troops maintained contact during the day and Troop B made contact with the British at P405850. At 2300 Field Order #4 was issued with the Squadron ordered to relieve the 1st Battalion 334th Infantry Regiment.on the high ground SW of SAMREE from P476802 to P488812 and to send patrols to the SE to make contact with the enemy. The enemy was believed to be still at LAROCHE.

During the following morning the Reconnaissance Troops reconnoitered in their assigned zones (See FO #4.), reached and occupied the high ground. Troop C set up a position at P488812 with an outpost at P482806. Troop B occupied a position at P476802. A patrol from Troop C reached P504796 and reported that there were abandoned enemy positions at that location. A Troop B patrol went to P478797 and observed 18 enemy moving S toward VILLEZ from P479791. The Tank Destroyers established gun positions at P491820, P485815, and P472808 to provide anti-tank protection in the Squadron zone. Troop A and Company F were in reserve located at P491822 and P494824 respectively. Troop E was in firing position near DOCHAMPS. The Rear Echelon moved from BORLON to OPPAGNE. At 2300 FO #5 was issued.

The new mission of the Squadron was to advance and seize the road along the L'OURTHE RIVER Northeast of MABOGE from P494794 to P504775. At 0900 January 12th the Squadron jumped off on the attack with the town of BORZEE as the initial objective with 2 Troops abreast; Troop C on the left and Troop B on the right. At 0930 the Squadron CP moved from BEFFE and arrived at SAMREE at 1030 after having travelled 7.7 miles. By 1300 Troop C had reached the high ground in the vicinity of P491790 and remained there as left flank guard while Troop B moved around the right flank toward BORZEE. At 1315 as Troop B was entering BORZEE they were counterattacked from the West by an estimated 30 enemy who overrun the right flank guard which consisted of 1 section. The Fwd Elmts of Troop B were pinned down on the forward slope of the hill by small arms, mortar, and artillery fire from enemy in BORZEE.

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At the same time Troop C was in contact with at least 70 enemy on their left flank and made slow progress on the South and East. Enemy half tracks, one armored car, and several captured American bantams were observed moving into BORZEE from the South and Southwest. The enemy engaged with Troop C was reinforced and counterattacked and forced them to withdraw to the Northwest. This exposed both flanks of Troop B who then was forced to pull back to the North. At this point Lt Robinson's Platoon from Troop A was able to reach, mounted, a point in the vicinity of P508790 and hit the enemy force engaged with Troop C, inflicting heavy casualties. This timely action relieved the pressure and allowed Troops B and C to establish positions at P489800 and P492795 respectively.

During the action Troop E and the 325th Field Artillery Battalion laid very effective fires on the enemy positions. The Troop killed, at least 40 enemy, wounded approximately 80, and captured 39 prisoners, including 1 Officer. The Squadron had 1 Enlisted Man killed, 25 Enlisted Men wounded, and 1st Lt JOHN FARMER, JR, of Troop B was wounded. These losses left the Reconnaissance Troops at, approximately, 50% effective strength.

Before dark Troop A moved another Platoon to Lt Robinson's position and Company F reinforced the position with a Platoon of tanks. Later in the evening Company I, 335th Infantry Regiment made contact with the Troop A position prepared to come to our assistance if necessary.

The following morning Troop A and Troop C sent patrols to the high ground East and West and observed enemy in the town. Troop A entered the town, killed 7 enemy, and captured 5. Contact was made with 335th Infantry by Troop A who then established positions at P490778 and P499775. Troop C entered the town and established positions at P490779 and P499785. The attached Engineers swept the roads South to P498771 and found the bridge blown at that location. Troop B was assembled at CIELLE in Squadron reserve.

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drawal from the Squadron sector and although the Troops actively patrolled all day, no contact with the enemy was made. Troop A moved to MABOGE and occupied high ground at P509754. At 1600 Troop C occupied the high ground at P498775. At 1700 an American Liberator plane caught fire over the sector and 1 Officer, the pilot, was picked up by Troop C after he had parachuted.

At 1845 Troop A elements South of MABOGE made contact with the elements of the 507th Paratroop Regiment, 17th Airborne Division of the 3rd U.S. Army. This was believed to be the first physical contact established between the 1st and 3rd U.S. Armies in the ARDENNES Salient since beginning of the break-thru. At 1900 Squadron was relieved of its mission and reverted to Group reserve. The balance of the month the Squadron remained in reserve. The Troops spent most of the time on personnel and equipment maintenance. On January 16th the Squadron CP moved to LAROCHE, a distance of 6.2 miles and on January 24th the entire Squadron moved to billets in the vicinity of OHEY, BELGIUM under radio silence. The distance travelled was 29 miles. The Squadron CP was in OHEY.

All operations during the month were hampered by icy roads, heavy snow, and cold weather. The following Enlisted Men received Battlefield Commissions as Second Lieutenants on January 16th; S Sgt Halton R. Brown, 33095471, Troop C; S Sgt Orris E. Quickstad, 37023262, Troop B; S Sgt Ervin K. Holter, 37081147, Troop B.

The Squadron during the month of January 1945, destroyed approximately 80 Germans, captured 46 Germans.

The Squadron during the month of January 1945 suffered the following losses;

KIA - 1; WIA - 29; MIA - 0.

NOTE; Losses in detail listed below.

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Strength of Squadron 1 January 1945;
38 Officers (Includes 1 Atchd Dental Officer)
3 Warrant Officers.
600 EM (Includes 1 Atchd Dental Technician and 2 Atchd IPW EM)

Strength of Squadron 31 January 1945;
46 Officers (Includes 1 Atchd Dental Officer)
3 Warrant Officers.
683 EM (Includes 1 Atchd Dental Technician and 2 Atchd IPW EM)

The Squadron during the period of 1 January 1945 to 31 January 1945, suffered the following losses;

Officers wounded in action;

1st Lt John J. Farmer, O365572, 24th Cav Rcn Sq, Mecz., in the vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 January 1945.

Officers wounded in action, remained duty;

1st Lt Robert M. Lunak, O443147, 24th Cav Rcn Sq, Mecz., in the vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 January 1945. The Purple Heart was awarded.

Enlisted Men killed in action;

Tec 5 Henry L. Placzkiewicz , 32834058, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.

Enlisted Men wounded in action;

1st Sgt Kavanaugh NMI Inman, 35105440, Troop C, vicinity of Le Grand Pre, Belgium, 4 Jan 45.
Tec 5 William G. Allen, 34601056, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 11 Jan 45.
Tec 4 Everil M. Thompson, 37024281, Troop E, vicinity of Dochamps, Belgium, 11 Jan 45.
Tec 4 Robert A. Dubro, 37078644, Troop E, vicinity of Dochamps, Belgium, 11 Jan 45.
Pfc Joe H. Lewis, 35671216, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Tec 4 Russell W. Witter, 17018293, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Malcolm M. Anderson, 32870769, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Richard K. Norris, 36414310, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
S Sgt Kenneth W. Fox, 39859653, Troop C, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Pfc Edward L. Edmondson, 35896213, Troop C, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Pfc Morris NMI Mand, 42051341, Troop C, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
M Sgt Emerson NMI Fancher, 6816025, Hq, Hq & Sv Troop, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Tec 5 William G. Veeneman, 35125375, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Pfc Joseph C. Rimualdo, 32858331, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Pfc Edward F. Shine, 32853878, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Pfc George NMI Raseta, 15323297, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Pfc Victor J. Kulpa, 32835867, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.

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Tec 5 Woodrow A. Peterson, 37049059, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Richard W. Janikowski, 37081078, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Cpl Teddy R. Riggs, 6939314, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Sgt John K. Wildes, 37023265, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Pfc Clifton G. Thomas, 19133983, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Cpl Ewald L. Harkness, 37078664, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
S Sgt Charles F. Krause, 37023334, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Pvt Willard NMI Pratt, Jr., 33899903, Troop B, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 12 Jan 45.
Pfc John D. Martinez, 39117561, Troop C, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 15 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Clarence O. Jandt, 20823131, Hq, Hq & Sv Troop, vicinity of Samree, Belgium, 20 Jan 45.

The Squadron during the period 1 January 1945 to 31 January 1945 received the following replacements;

Officers;

1st Lt Wilbert R. Keinath, O468421, 2 Jan 45.
2nd Lt Halton R. Brown, O1999933, 16 Jan 45.
2nd Lt Orris E. Quickstad, O1999934, 16 Jan 45.
2nd Lt Ervin K. Holter, O2005230, 16 Jan 45.
Major Harry A. Clark, Jr., O375139, 26 Jan 45.
1st Lt Ray E. Koehler, O1051658, 27 Jan 45.
2nd Lt Robert E. Stahl, O1032558, 27 Jan 45
2nd Lt Walter D. Feldman, O1032523, 27 Jan 45.
1st Lt Robert D.Kelso, O1032023, 27 Jan 45.
2nd Lt Gus Blass, O551550, 31 Jan 45.

Enlisted Men;

Pvt Max F. McConnell, 35615371, 5 Jan 45.
Pvt Romaldo NMI Esparza, 39286999, 5 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Charles A. Rawleigh, 32735692, 5 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Peter S. Rudowicz, 36596860, 5 Jan 45.
Pvt Harry J. McDonald, 32853851, 5 Jan 45.
Pvt Sell H. McDaniel, 34598958, 5 Jan 45.
Tec 5 George A. Bacon, 32755674, 5 Jan 45.
Cpl Joseph O. Wright, 33648140, 5 Jan 45.
Pfc Cecil E. Porter, Jr., 15324082, 5 Jan 45.
Pvt Thomas A. Gutcher, 15353812, 5 Jan 45.
Pfc Peter NMI Muraco, 32834031, 6 Jan 45.
Pvt Gilbert W. Storms, 32471252, 10 Jan 45.
Tec 4 Russel R. Berryman, 35164649, 10 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Leslie W. Cook, 37073670, 13 Jan 45.
Pvt Colie L. Allen, 36012193, 13 Jan 45.
Cpl Marvin R. Fretzer, 36553692, 15 Jan 45.
Pvt William B. Cook, 16075759, 15 Jan 45.
Pvt Charles V. Vince, 36693952, 17 Jan 45.
Sgt Thomas W. Dearolf, 33082710, 17 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Michael NMI Zivalyevich, 36754381, 17 Jan 45.
Pvt Frank S. Perfumi, 32838637, 19 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Richard W. Janikowski, 37081078, 20 Jan 45.
Pvt Elmer C. Webb, 35829149, 20 Jan 45.
Tec 4 David E. Moreland, 35025466, 21 Jan 45.

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Cpl Niace NMI Verhoek, 37023305, 21 Jan 45.
Pfc Harry F. Hall, 33258464, 21 Jan 45.
Pvt John J. Triano, 42041749, 21 Jan 45.
Pfc Arthur A. Rode, 33359675, 22 Jan 45.
Pvt Eugene L. Anderson, 36948899, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Sidney B. Barton, Jr., 35780688, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Richard E. Bauer, 35904383, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt John L. Berryhill, 37709981, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Joe Bondioli, 39074781, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Raymond A. Borries, 36949930, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Donald G. Bosley, 35929921, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Thomas J. Brogan, 36949779, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Luigi Carta, 37734695, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Jesus Castro, 38678505, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt John G. Denney, 15122187, 27 Jan 45.
Tec 5 William T. Garrett, 35384380, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Fred J. Heathman, 37733205, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Marcelino R. Hernandes, 39593090, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt John R. Houpt, 39345058, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Richard E. Howard, 42119846, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt James C. Hughes, 38656571, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Noel R. Hutcheson, 39589957, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Daniel F. Joy, 39475123, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Lorn F. Konitzer, 39475563, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Whitney J. Louque, 38376327, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Carlos Lowsayates, 36584638, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Joe B. Lufkin, 39478335, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Ignacio Madrid, 38582166, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Vasilios S. Maduros, 37741517, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Lester K. Mahan, 36987714, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Lester R. Marshel, 36937564, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Robert R. Martin, 36948968, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Carlos Mata, 38581634, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Elvin J. Matt, 39475572, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Albert E. Mayo, 38581408, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Samuel M. McClellan Jr., 34915134, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Ardell B. McBride, 39478117, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt David E. McMurrin, 37709010, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Tony M. Melena, 39592988, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Vern J. Merkel, 37709971, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt J.D. Miears, 6255874, 27 Jan 45.
Cpl Emeran N. Miller, 36311159, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt John R. Mitchell, 39478104, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Thomas F. Morris, 37734717, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Joseph L. Musgrave Jr., 39932510, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Perry G. Myer, 34950121, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Harold Smith, 37746225, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt William R. Steger, 38711678, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Jesse D. Bohanan Jr., 35929675, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Francis B. Camilli, 37709729, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt William L. Garner, 39932799, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Phillip N. Rives, 39590133, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Hugh S. Robins, Jr., 56987712, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Merced O. Robledo, 38580208, 27 Jan 45.
Tec 4 Donald L. Rodgers, 39406140, 27 Jan 45.

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Pvt Gerald J. Rodgers, 35768884, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Maynard H. Roemeling, 37596432, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt John W. Rose, 36948894, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt James A. Rotenizer, 33887402, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Gordon W. Rounds, 6822760, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Glen O. Rovig, 37596662, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Donald R. Sadler, 37734625, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Charles D. Seales, 34950146, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Don W. Schlegel, 39478393, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Ralph G. Schlosser Jr., 39149083, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Ira C. Sevy, 39932690, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt John J. Shirley, 33921693, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Verne J. Showlund, 39478195, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Harold F. Smith, 36987849, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt John L. Staff, 36842924, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Donald B. Stevens, 36987610, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Allen R. Strasburg, 39931337, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Philip D. Summerfield, 36469505, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt William L. Sutton, 39148820, 28 Jan 45.
Pvt Frank J. Terry, 39951331, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Blaine F. Theobald, 39930988, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Robert H. Thomas, 36469881, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Chadwick G. Wendt, 39149118, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Joseph H. Winters, 33815608, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Erwin A. Bichunko, 38679538, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Derrill A. Calvin, 39478290, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Joseph B. Farson, 37753452, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Donovan J. Fitzell, 37709961, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Ralph R. Floyd, 39052149, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Andrew C. Giampalo, 39589564, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Leo G. Nunez, 37564748, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Bunyan E. O'Larry, 38676746, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Robert W. Olds, 36842907, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Efton Oller, 35072001, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Lyman A. Olson, 39054217, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Paul V. Orona, 37698576, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Antonio Palomares, 38582160, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Charles W. Parker, 37710013, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Robert E. Pechacek, 37596466, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Donald R. Pinyard, 39478098, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Myron L. Poe, 39589994, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Lonnie Poplin, 38711602, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Wallace N. Posey, 38641250, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Lloyd A. Potter, 37710035, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Junior N. Powell, 37734364, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt George H. Prather, 38711643, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Lawrence R. Prong, 39478025, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Fred F. Reece, 38711730, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Donald L. Reeder, 37734710, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt John E. Reichard, 33837679, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Frank Remmenga, 37739601, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Troy H. Rhodes, 38642480, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Harold J. Richards, 36987955, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Mariano G. Rice, 36987841, 27 Jan 45.
Pvt Jesse C. Shafer, 38683707, 27 Jan 45.

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T Sgt Harold D. Rowen, 6275514, 29 Jan 45.
Tec 4 Bailus NMI Duvall Jr., 16149923, 29 Jan 45.
Tec 5 Alex NMI Louis, 15324026, 29 Jan 45.
Pfc Curtis NMI Haroldson, 17140430, 29 Jan 45.
Pfc George E. Peck, 33707941, 30 Jan 45.
Pfc Wallace H. O'Keefe, 33598638, 30 Jan 45.
Pvt Walter C. Loftin, 34606548, 30 Jan 45.

Decorations were awarded the following members, this organization, during the month of January 1945;

S Sgt Ervin K. Holter, 37081147, Troop B, awarded the Silver Star Medal, per General Orders No. 2, Hq VII Corps, 16 Jan 45.

Sgt Raymond B. Loveless, 6936820, Troop B, awarded the Silver Star Medal, per General Orders No. 2, Hq VII Corps, 16 Jan 45.

Tec 5 James E. Turner, 31203277, Med Det, awarded the Silver Star Medal, per General Orders No. 1, Hq VII Corps, 10 Jan 45.

Tec 4 Philip L. Brown, 37026094, Med Det, awarded the Silver Star Medal, per General Orders No. 1, Hq VII Corps, 10 Jan 45.

1st Lt Harry R. Haverstick, O1030672, awarded the Bronze Star Medal, per General Orders No. 1, Hq VII Corps, 10 Jan 45.

[Handwritten signature]

F. H. GASTON, JR.,
Lt. Colonel, Cavalry,
Commanding.

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