TCSchultz Posted December 24, 2015 Share #1 Posted December 24, 2015 I came across this Post Card recently that was a Season's Greetings from the Anti-Aircraft Artillery Training Center at Camp Edwards, MA that was mailed by Cpl Walter J. Kudzia Jr. to his parents in Lawrence, MA the day after Christmas in 1943 and I thought it was of interest. Kudzia was Killed in Germany in 1945 as a member of the 76th Infantry Division (see article from Feb. of 1945 quoting him below) so sorry to say he never made it home. Please remember him and all of the others who gave their all so that we could enjoy our Christmas in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCSchultz Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted December 24, 2015 This article ran in the Tucson Daily Citizen on Feb. 15th, 1945. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCSchultz Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted December 24, 2015 Walter J. Kudzia HOMETOWNLawrence, MA HONORED BYMs. Wanda Kudzia ACTIVITY DURING WWIIENTERED ARMY, OCTOBER 1943. SENT OVERSEAS. WAS KILLED IN GERMANY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCSchultz Posted December 24, 2015 Author Share #4 Posted December 24, 2015 National Archives & Records AdministrationWar Department Files PFC Walter J. Kudzia ID: 31083738 Branch of Service: U.S. Army Hometown: Essex County, MA Status: Killed In Action Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teamski Posted December 24, 2015 Share #5 Posted December 24, 2015 A very poignant and touching card. Thank you for sharing it. We tend to take things for granted these days. -Ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCSchultz Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted December 25, 2016 Remembering those who gave all so that we could enjoy our Holiday Season in Peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffs1130 Posted January 2, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 2, 2017 It's interesting that my grandfather also served in the 76th Division during WWII but prior to that was in an Anti-Aircraft Artillery unit... Just like this soldier! I wonder if they were both initially in an Anti-Aircraft Artillery unit but then transferred to Infantry to help during the Battle of the Bulge. I heard from an Truck Driver/Engineer that everyone was turned into an infantryman to hold the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCSchultz Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted January 7, 2017 I'm sure that the case as once the infantry units were running low on replacements they looked elsewhere within the Army to find available troops and Anti Aircraft Units were ones that became donor units. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCSchultz Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share #9 Posted December 25, 2017 Best wishes to all for a Happy Holidays as well as a Merry Christmas and remember those who gave their lives so we could enjoy our freedom to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonnieBigR800 Posted December 3, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 3, 2019 This article ran in the Tucson Daily Citizen on Feb. 15th, 1945. Walter J. Kudzia Tucson Daily Citizen Thu Feb 15 1945.jpg I just received a helmet worn by a soldier of the 76th Infantry. Can I ask where you found this? I would love to do more research on the unit! Thank you! - Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCSchultz Posted December 8, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted December 8, 2019 That article came from Newspapers.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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