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#555 is a cool photo, with the focal point Col. Klink's captured MBZ 230  staff car transformed into an American ambulance or medical vehicle, complete with non-stenciled  red cross,  "US" and  Army VIN.   Wonder if that was post VE Day and if Schultz came with the car.  

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On 1/10/2023 at 11:11 AM, mikie said:

I don’t often see soldiers on a beach getting ON a landing craft. Not sure, but is that a M1917 helmet  I see? 
mikie

Here are Marines about to ship out to Guadal Canal. Notice the mixture of 1917A1’s and M1’s. At that stage I guess they didn’t have enough to go around.

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USAAF Major Frederick Terrell photographed at Berteaux Airfield in Algeria - January 1943

Frederick Reynolds Terrell was born in Booneville, Mo. in 1913. After achieving the third highest score in the nation on the entrance exams was given a Presidential appointment to the US Military Academy at West Point, entering in July 1932. He graduated in the upper third of his class with a commission as a second lieutenant in 1936. He entered the pilot training course at Randolph Field, Texas, in September 1936 and completed flying training at Kelly Field, Texas, in October 1937.

During WW2 Terrell saw action during the North African, Tunisian, Sicilian, Naples-Floggia and Rome campaigns during which he flew 12 combat missions. He retired in 1967 as a USAF Major General.

 

 

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29 minutes ago, doyler said:

USAAF Major Frederick Terrell photographed at Berteaux Airfield in Algeria - January 1943

Frederick Reynolds Terrell was born in Booneville, Mo. in 1913. After achieving the third highest score in the nation on the entrance exams was given a Presidential appointment to the US Military Academy at West Point, entering in July 1932. He graduated in the upper third of his class with a commission as a second lieutenant in 1936. He entered the pilot training course at Randolph Field, Texas, in September 1936 and completed flying training at Kelly Field, Texas, in October 1937.

During WW2 Terrell saw action during the North African, Tunisian, Sicilian, Naples-Floggia and Rome campaigns during which he flew 12 combat missions. He retired in 1967 as a USAF Major General.

 

 

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That’s quite the helmet!!

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17 hours ago, doyler said:

USAAF Major Frederick Terrell photographed at Berteaux Airfield in Algeria - January 1943

Frederick Reynolds Terrell was born in Booneville, Mo. in 1913. After achieving the third highest score in the nation on the entrance exams was given a Presidential appointment to the US Military Academy at West Point, entering in July 1932. He graduated in the upper third of his class with a commission as a second lieutenant in 1936. He entered the pilot training course at Randolph Field, Texas, in September 1936 and completed flying training at Kelly Field, Texas, in October 1937.

During WW2 Terrell saw action during the North African, Tunisian, Sicilian, Naples-Floggia and Rome campaigns during which he flew 12 combat missions. He retired in 1967 as a USAF Major General.

 

 

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He certainly did his part. 

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Soldier form the 7th Division with native woman. Carlson Island Kwajalein 

 

Second phot shows the early M1 rifle with the gas trap. 

 

 

 

 

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US Soldier in Buna, Papua New Guinea with a M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun - 1943

LIFE Magazine Archives - George Strock Photographer

 

 

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2 hours ago, doyler said:

US Soldier in Buna, Papua New Guinea with a M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun - 1943

LIFE Magazine Archives - George Strock Photographer

 

 

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That's LTG Robert Eichelberger

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Kwajalein - February 1944

LIFE Magazine Archives - George Strock Photographer

 

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A little French girl finds three admirers from the ranks of American forces who have made a speedy and successful advance through Normandy, France on June 22, 1944. From left to right,Private Robert D. Furra, Private Willie Johnson and Private C.K. Jones. (AP Photo)

 

 

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RED BALL EXPRESS

 

Soldiers from the 4185th Quartermaster Service Company (left to right), Pvt. Harold Hendricks, Staff Sgt. Carl Haines, Sgt. Theodore Cutright, Pvt. Lawrence Buckhalter, Pfc. Horace Deahl, and Pvt. David N. Hatcher, load trucks with rations bound for frontline troops September 1944 in Liege, Belgium. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Army)

 

 

 

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US Soldiers examine a captured German G33/40 Carbine in Tunisia - 1943

 

 

 

LIFE Magazine Archives - Eliot Elisofon Photographer

 

 

 

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Steven Raymond Gregg MOH

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 27 August 1944, in the vicinity of Montelimar, France. As his platoon advanced upon the enemy positions, the leading scout was fired upon and 2d Lt. Gregg (then a TSgt.) immediately put his machine guns into action to cover the advance of the riflemen. The Germans, who were at close range, threw hand grenades at the riflemen, killing some and wounding seven. Each time a medical aidman attempted to reach the wounded, the Germans fired at him. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, 2d Lt. Gregg took one of the light .30-caliber machine guns and, firing from the hip, started boldly up the hill with the medical aidman following him. Although the enemy was throwing hand grenades at him, 2d Lt. Gregg remained and fired into the enemy positions while the medical aidman removed the seven wounded men to safety. When 2d Lt. Gregg had expended all his ammunition, he was covered by four Germans who ordered him to surrender. Since the attention of most of the Germans had been diverted by watching this action, friendly riflemen were able to maneuver into firing positions. One, seeing 2d Lt. Gregg's situation, opened fire on his captors. The four Germans hit the ground and thereupon 2d Lt. Gregg recovered a machine pistol from one of the Germans and managed to escape to his other machine-gun positions. He manned a gun, firing at his captors, killed one of them and wounded the other. This action so discouraged the Germans that the platoon was able to continue its advance up the hill to achieve its objective. The following morning, just prior to daybreak, the Germans launched a strong attack, supported by tanks, in an attempt to drive Company L from the hill. As these tanks moved along the valley and their foot troops advanced up the hill, 2d Lt. Gregg immediately ordered his mortars into action. During the day, by careful observation, he was able to direct effective fire on the enemy, inflicting heavy casualties. By late afternoon he had directed 600 rounds when his communication to the mortars was knocked out. Without hesitation he started checking his wires, although the area was under heavy enemy small-arms and artillery fire. When he was within 100 yards of his mortar position, one of his men informed him that the section had been captured and the Germans were using the mortars to fire on the company. Second Lt. Gregg with this man and another nearby rifleman started for the gun position where he could see five Germans firing his mortars. He ordered the two men to cover him, crawled up, threw a hand grenade into the position, and then charged it. The hand grenade killed one, injured two; 2d Lt. Gregg took the other two prisoners, and put his mortars back into action.

 

 

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2 hours ago, doyler said:

Steven Raymond Gregg MOH

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at risk of life above and beyond the call of duty on 27 August 1944, in the vicinity of Montelimar, France. As his platoon advanced upon the enemy positions, the leading scout was fired upon and 2d Lt. Gregg (then a TSgt.) immediately put his machine guns into action to cover the advance of the riflemen. The Germans, who were at close range, threw hand grenades at the riflemen, killing some and wounding seven. Each time a medical aidman attempted to reach the wounded, the Germans fired at him. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, 2d Lt. Gregg took one of the light .30-caliber machine guns and, firing from the hip, started boldly up the hill with the medical aidman following him. Although the enemy was throwing hand grenades at him, 2d Lt. Gregg remained and fired into the enemy positions while the medical aidman removed the seven wounded men to safety. When 2d Lt. Gregg had expended all his ammunition, he was covered by four Germans who ordered him to surrender. Since the attention of most of the Germans had been diverted by watching this action, friendly riflemen were able to maneuver into firing positions. One, seeing 2d Lt. Gregg's situation, opened fire on his captors. The four Germans hit the ground and thereupon 2d Lt. Gregg recovered a machine pistol from one of the Germans and managed to escape to his other machine-gun positions. He manned a gun, firing at his captors, killed one of them and wounded the other. This action so discouraged the Germans that the platoon was able to continue its advance up the hill to achieve its objective. The following morning, just prior to daybreak, the Germans launched a strong attack, supported by tanks, in an attempt to drive Company L from the hill. As these tanks moved along the valley and their foot troops advanced up the hill, 2d Lt. Gregg immediately ordered his mortars into action. During the day, by careful observation, he was able to direct effective fire on the enemy, inflicting heavy casualties. By late afternoon he had directed 600 rounds when his communication to the mortars was knocked out. Without hesitation he started checking his wires, although the area was under heavy enemy small-arms and artillery fire. When he was within 100 yards of his mortar position, one of his men informed him that the section had been captured and the Germans were using the mortars to fire on the company. Second Lt. Gregg with this man and another nearby rifleman started for the gun position where he could see five Germans firing his mortars. He ordered the two men to cover him, crawled up, threw a hand grenade into the position, and then charged it. The hand grenade killed one, injured two; 2d Lt. Gregg took the other two prisoners, and put his mortars back into action.

 

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This is one of the most harrowing accounts of a MoH citation (that wasn't awarded posthumously) that I have read. Just inedible bravery. And an excellent photo to boot! Came across this quote by him:

 

"People do not follow uncommitted leaders. Commitment can be displayed in a full range of matters to include the work hours you choose to maintain, how you work to improve your abilities, or what you do for your fellow workers at personal sacrifice."

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