tarbridge Posted January 2, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 2, 2012 T/Sgt.Charles B.Potter Birth:30 May,1912 From:Waynesboro City,VA. Co.C,334th inf.regt.,84th Div. KIA:23 Feb.1945 Roer River Crossing On 7 Feb.1945 the 84th Division assumed the responsibility on the Roer River between Linnich and Himrerich.they trained for a river crossing.Twelve men from Co.C 334th inf.regt. of the 84th attempted the Roer River crossing on 23 Feb.,1945 in their assault boat and were subjected to enemy machine gun fire that injured the men and sank the craft.Records indicate Five were wounded,they were rescued and hospitalized and later returned to duty.T/Sg.Charles B.Potter remains were recovered along the Roer River on 28 April,1947,evacuated to USMC Margrataten,Holand,where identification was verified.R.I.P.T/Sgt.Potter more photos to follow.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dhcoleterracina Posted January 2, 2012 Share #4 Posted January 2, 2012 Nice pair, how helpless those guys must have felt in the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomV Posted January 3, 2012 Share #5 Posted January 3, 2012 Great medal group! Himmerich and Linnich is not really far from where I live. We used to go to Himmerich sometimes to visit a club there. Small world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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market garden Posted January 4, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 4, 2012 I reenact "H" 334. Great medal group! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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