TrevorR Posted February 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 4, 2020 Pfc. Carl C. Berry Born: 24 February 1920 Co. I, 310th Regiment, 78th Division KIA 5 March 1945 Euskirchen, Germany Pfc. Carl C. Berry, 33794418, Company I, 3rd Battalion, 310th Infantry Regiment, 78th Infantry Division. Died of Wounds on 5 March 1945 when he suffered shrapnel wounds to the head near Euskirchen, Germany. He entered the service on 9 August 1943 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On 4 March 1945, the 3rd Battalion, 310th Infantry Regiment was attached to Combat Command A, 9th Armored Division and attacked Euskirchen, Germany. Under strong German artillery and small arms fire the Battalion advanced for 5 miles in deep mud, suffered 57 casualties and captured the town Despite being 2 to 5 miles ahead of supporting American units, the Battalion held the town and captured and crossed the Erft Canal and secured the town of Roitzheim on 5 March 1945. It was at this time that Pfc. Berry was hit by shrapnel and died of his wounds. For the Battalion's action during this time and its distinguished combat record from 1 March to 15 March 1945, it was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottplen Posted February 4, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 4, 2020 Nice heart ! Great Division and from Philadelphia ! Great to see you Trevor ! Hope you are well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdogchristy90 Posted February 4, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 4, 2020 Very nice, sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishLegion Posted February 5, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 5, 2020 Wonderful Medal. RIP Carl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crotalus358 Posted February 5, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 5, 2020 Very nice tribute. RIP PFC Berry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigJohn#3RD Posted February 6, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 6, 2020 Thank you for another great tribute to a Pennsylvania Soldier who gave all for our freedoms in World War Two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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