KASTAUFFER Posted June 5, 2016 Share #1 Posted June 5, 2016 "When we landed in Normandy the First Infantry Division was like the Green Bay Packers when they were on a winning streak, We couldn't lose! " These were the words spoken by the man who this thread is dedicated to. The more I read about him, a picture of a true leader appears, similar to Dick Winters. He began the war as a 2nd Lt., earning a Silver Star in Sicily in 1943, and 3 Bronze Star medals during the war. I have not been able to fine the citations associated with his Bronze Star awards. He earned 6 Battle Stars and an Arrowhead for Normandy. . During the Battle for Normandy, he purposely disobeyed an order from Brig Gen Theodore Roosevelt Jr., when obeying it would have cost the lives of his men by having his company blown to bits in a ravine. He was captured Sept 18, 1944 leading his men on a mission near Diepenlinchen Germany after they were surrounded by the 48th Grenadier Regiment. He chose to stay with his men during the assault when he knew he could have made it back to the lines himself. The documents attached to this thread speak for themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted June 5, 2016 Author Share #3 Posted June 5, 2016 This citation for his Silver Star earned in Sicily. The Medal number was notated on the citation. It matches the medal . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share #6 Posted June 6, 2016 The orders for his CIB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KASTAUFFER Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share #8 Posted June 6, 2016 I believe the tan patch is theater made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share #9 Posted June 6, 2016 The next 2 pages are about his action during D-Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuftStalg1 Posted June 6, 2016 Share #10 Posted June 6, 2016 Kurt, a fine grouping to a real man. MarkD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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David D Posted June 6, 2016 Share #12 Posted June 6, 2016 Incredible grouping to a true leader. Thanks for sharing and keeping his legacy alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted June 6, 2016 His disobeying Gen Roosevelt's orders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medalman90 Posted June 6, 2016 Share #14 Posted June 6, 2016 Outstanding! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted June 6, 2016 More about D-Day and his Green Bay Packets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted June 6, 2016 The circumstances of his capture. He spent the rest of WWII in a German Prisoner camp, Oflag 64. He stayed on the Army after the war also serving in Korea. He passed away in 1996. There is still work to be done on researching this group. I would love to know what he earned his 3 Bronze Star medals for. At least one of them has to be for a CIB conversion award. One of them may be for Korea. Lets remember of the veterans of D-Day on the 72nd anniversary of the landings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted June 6, 2016 Share #17 Posted June 6, 2016 I'm sorry Kurt. The group is fake. Please send it to me for reference. I'll pay shipping. No, seriously. This is an incredible group! What a brave man and what an awesome history!!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted June 6, 2016 Share #18 Posted June 6, 2016 Thank you for sharing this group Kurt. The ribbon bars are very nice! Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KASTAUFFER Posted June 6, 2016 Author Share #19 Posted June 6, 2016 I'm sorry Kurt. The group is fake. Please send it to me for reference. I'll pay shipping. No, seriously. This is an incredible group! What a brave man and what an awesome history!!! Dave Hi Dave! It must be real! None of the medals are engraved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decwriter Posted June 6, 2016 Share #20 Posted June 6, 2016 You found another great grouping with unique history Kurt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katieony Posted June 6, 2016 Share #21 Posted June 6, 2016 Kurt, Another great group! Thank you for sharing the images and his story! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhcoleterracina Posted June 6, 2016 Share #22 Posted June 6, 2016 Wild story, glad he survived the war, thanks for showing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaxon Posted June 7, 2016 Share #23 Posted June 7, 2016 Killer group and exploits. Thanks for posting. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarbridge Posted June 7, 2016 Share #24 Posted June 7, 2016 It has the look...great story. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ww1collector Posted June 7, 2016 Share #25 Posted June 7, 2016 Great group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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