Magai!:,nePubllshedfor TheAssoc,at,onMembersh,p!i ! _ November; 1964,_Vol. IS, :No.'l •

THIS ISSUE OF THE JOURNAL DEDICATED TO THE MEMORYOF S/SGT. ANDREW MILLER, COMPANY G 377th, CONGRES-

SIONAL MEDAL OF HONO R AWARD WINNER, KILLED IN

ACTION NOVEMBER 29, 194_.

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November, 1964, Vol. 15, No. I Minutes of the Fifteenth Annual Business Meeting of the 95th InfantryDivision Association held on Saturday, August 15, 1964, in the Ballroom of the

Official publication of "the Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Reading, Penna.

NINETY-FIFTH INFANTRY The meeting was called to order at 10.40 hours by National President EdwardDIVISION ASSOCIATION L. Radik. The opening prayer was given by Father Keydash, Chap./378th Inf.

P.O. Box 1274 Chicago, Illinois 60690WELCOME ADDRESS \

President Radik delivered his Welcome Address, summarizing the Associa-NATIONAL OFFICERS tion's progress during the past year and introduced the Association Officers and

President Executive Council Members and Chapter Presidents in attendance.EDWARD L. RADIK Sv/360FA The President thanked the Officers, Council Members and Association mere-5119 W. Oakdale Ave., Chicago, III. bership for their co-operation in the success and growth of the Association. The

members making their First Reunion were asked to stand and they numbered 21.First Vice-President Colonel Metcalfe was introduced as the highest ranking Officer in attendance.

FRANK HALPER A/3797243 S. Spaulding, Chicago, III SECRETARY'S REPORT

Second Vice-President Secretary Theodore S. Nelson read the minutes of the Fourteenth AnnualDELBERTL. SEARS B/320 Engr. Meeting held in New York on August 17, 1963. The Minutes were accepted10 N. School St., Mt. Prospect, III. as read.

Secretary Theodore S. Nelson presented the Annual Membership ReportSecretary showing a gain of 89 new members for the period August 16, 1963, to August

THEODORE NELSON Div. Hq. Co. .14, 1964.1317 W. 72nd Place, Chicago, III.

TREASURER'S REPORTTreasurer Treasurer Fred Heffner presented the financial report showing a net worth

FRED HEFFNER 1/379 ot $7,787.06 as of August 14, 1964, consisting of:1413 W. 171 St., E. Hazel Crest, Ill. Cash--On deposit at Exchange National Bank of Chicago .......... $4,063.06

U. S. Savings Bonds---Series J (at Cost) .......................... 2,880.00PAST PRESIDENTS Accrued Interest on Bonds .................................... 744.00

GERALD F. RAMSHAW ..... 1951-52 Secretary's Petty Cash ....................................... 100.00WALTER J. LASKOWSKI ..... 1952-56FRED M. PETERSON ......... 1956-60 Total ................................ $7,787.06EDWARD L. RADIK ......... 1960-64 ELECTION OF OFFICERS

The following Officers were elected to serve during the 1964-65 year:EXECUTIVE COUNCIL President ........ Edward L. Radik ...... Sv/Btry./360th F. A. Bn.

1st Vice President.. Frank Halper ...................... A/379thLESTERWOLF L/378 2nd Vice President. Delbert L. Sears ............. B/320th Engr. Bn.

8032 S. 86th C+., Justice, Illinois Secretary ......... Theodore S. Nelson .................. Div. Hq.E. MARINANGELI 320th Mad. Bn. Treasurer ........ Fred Heffner ....................... 1/379th

1073 Crave Couer, kaSalle, IllinoisFRED M. PETERSON K/377 SELECTION OF CITY FOR THE 1965 REUNION

7725 Lavergne, Skokie, III By unanimous vote, Chicago, Illinois, was selected as the Reunion City forRAYMOND R. VLEIGER K/377 1965. No other city was placed in nomination. The month of August was again

2751 N. Troy St., Chicago, Illinois confirmed to be the Reunion month.WILLIAM P. SHARKEY K/377 VOTE OF THANKS

6622 S. Campbell Ave., Chicago A rising vote of thanks was given by the members to the Officers, CouncilADOLPH A. KU1-Z Div. Hq./AG members and the Reunion Committee.

R7179 Merchandise Mart, Chicago NEW BUSINESSCLARENCE D. JANKOSKI K/377

3053 N. Racine Ave., Chicago, III. Edward Selcke (Div. Hq.) made a suggestion that the Registration Fee at theReunions be raised. Suggestion to be acted on at Council meeting.FRANCIS E. SAFARIK Div. Iqq./AG Nathan Amchan (H/377th) suggested that a committee of Officers and Coun-

912 N. Ridge, Arlington Heights, Ill. cil Members travel to Wisconsin to hold a Memorial Service at the Post namedANDREW MIRABILE M/378 after Andrew Miller (G/377th) Congressional Medal of Honor Winner.

5336 W. Drummond, Chicago, III.WALTER J. LASKOWSKI Mad/378 ADJOURNMENT

467 Highland Ave.,_ElmhuFst, III. Father Keydash (Chap./378th) gave the closing prayer. Motion made andALEX A. CHIPPS ........ Div. I-qq./IG seconded at 11.50 hours to adjourn the 15th Annual Business meeting of the

365 Sherry Lane, Chicago I-leighfs, III. Association.RICHARD H. MARTIN A/T378 Meeting adjourned.

4005 Breckenridge Lane, Theodore S. NelsonGranite City, III. Secretary

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READING DID IT ! ! ! another9 er,HenrCannon, Med. 360, from Midland, Pa.It was my first acquaintance withHenry and he impressed me very much.Henry donated that beautiful bottle of

by Geno Marlangeli (320 Med. Bn.) Chanel _5 that made a 95ers wifeLaSalle, Illlnols happy and said he will be in Chicago

with more--Thanks Henry. Anotherfriend made thru our reunions. And

It was said by some--"Reading is our old favorites--Sid and Ronnietoo small." More said, "The Reunion Schwartz and family from B-360, Free-

:t will not be a success." And more said, port, N. Y. They tried to sneak thru,"We are making a mistake going"-- but were spied immediately--It was atStill others said, "Two successive Re- their house that I demonstrated myunionsin the East will be too much"-- cookout techniques--Result--greatestand they said much more--but as was cookout of all time--Even though be-said before and can be said again--and cause of the "ENORMITY' of Chow-again--"The 95th Division has never hounds--could not even get a tastefailed in its objective! That goes for of my own cooking, Sid was the biggestReunions too!" chowhound of all--but then he had a

Many were dubious as to the out- reputation to uphold. However--wel-come-but not the Reunion Commit- trouble than any Inf. Div. stationed at come Schwartzes--Glad you are here.tee--as Ralph Troika, Co-Chairman, the Gap." I guess we didn't do a bad There was Frank Volpe C-379,said--"This may be what we call a job. Gordon Kobler, first timer, F-377. Scotch Plains, N. J. with wife and threesmall town--but it proved to be as big His first contact with the division-- children. Principal of the S.P. Fen-as any big town we have ever been in." from Stewartville, N. J., and anxious wood School--he said, "Finally gotAnd we can say without reservation-- to see guys he served with. First timer here and am happy and proud." HenryEvery 95er and family will concur. Chas. Johnston, Ser. B-360, Lynch- Hoyt, G-378, Clarkton, Mich. and

Thursday night--for the early birds burg, Tenn., has been a paying mem- guest Fran White said--"Wanted to--and a delightful crowd was in at- ber but unable to come until now. come, but not alone." OK. There weretendance. Many of them first timers. Waiting to see Nate Amcham and Perennials, Edwin Pierce and Marge,These were some of the first: John others he served with. Happy to be H-378, Convoy, Ohio with their fam-

Kelly, F-378, Pottsville, Pa., who said, here and will be in Chicago. A1 and ily, Sue, David, and Nancy. He has"It's good to come home again, I can Elizabeth Braward, B-379, Loch Ha- made all reunions in last seven years.talk to these guys because they know ven, Pa., first Reunion, said, "This fits Says Ed, "We all come, we all enjoywhat we are talking about, that's all I in with our vacation. Have a son and it. The Pierces made a real vacationcan say, we have something in com- married daughter and are proud grand- of it, World's Fair, Niagara Falls, andmon." And Wilson Helom, and George parents. We want to see the guys and many other interesting places on theirSvarnas, both of E-378, Gettysburg, we are sure we will." itinerary. He ended with this State-Pa, They say "We are finally here, saw It was heartening to see so many ment, "The reunion was the best partsome of the men we served with for the guys and gals there, especiallythe first of the whole vacation." Another per-first time since deactivation; we hope timers, and all were confident that to- ennial, Howard Freeman, K-379 fromto see more--very much impressed and morrow (registration) many more will Plattsburg, Mo. This guy has nearlysurprised at how well organized this is be on hand. made them all (if not all) and is a 95erto the core. That he will continue to doand are fortunate to have those guys Friday morning, Registration started so was expressed when he said so wellthat can give us reunions such as this," off with a bang and what a joy it was --"The Reunion is my biggest thrillJust remember, boys, dedicated 95ers to see 95ers and their wives greeting of the year." Fortunately there areare responsible. And Bill Yochum, buddies whom they had not seen for a many like Howard. Looking forwardB-379, Harrisburg, Pa., first reunion, long time. Our first timer attendance to the reunion for a long time were Jimsaid, "Come around to see the boys-- was second only to N.Y.C. and many and Eileen Swigart, K-377, Wadsworth,still in reserves--first chance to make have seen friends for the first time since Ohio. Jim was hospitalized last year,one of these affairs--just got here and deactivation. What a thrill it was to but he is now here and he makes allboy--I know I am going to have myself see so many "COME HOME." functions and is seeing K. Co. boysa time." At that moment he looked like A guy we are always happy to see with--"This was well-worth waitinghe had his time--but I am sure he will is Tony Vittiglio, and his wife, Mary, for."be at the finish. (He did make it.) And along with their children, Linda, and Quote--Father Keydash--"No otherthere was first timer Anthony Berko- Tony Jr., A member of Ser. 360th, division is so closely knitted as thevich, MP, Steelton, Pa., with his wife Tony has much to look forward to as 95th."Rita. Ran into MP's Tony Chiappone the 360th is very much in attendance. Art Klawitter, perennial F-379, Chi-and Jack Murphy--result--a lot of Tony said, "I look forward to coming cago, was lonesome for his wife Vic-

_'_', good was spread around, ever since my first one in N.Y.C. It is toria, who is convalescing in a hospital,The beer flowed freely, and there was really a thrill to see my old gang-- the only thing that can keep her away.

plenty. The Reunion Committee knew only reunions can do this. We have a Says Art, "With her everything seemsthe capacity of 95ers and made sure beautiful room in a wonderful town so complete. There is a very big emptythere was enough. As the Mayor of among the greatest guys and gals in the space without her, she knew as manyReading said, "The 95th Inf. Div. world. I hope the Chicago Reunion 95ers as I did and the reunions to herdrank more liquor and caused less will be as good as this one." (Continued on Page 8)

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EDWIN R. BARTHOLOMAE (Co. NEW MEMBERSD/378th Inf.), 502 N. Raines, Plain-

field, Ind. Still working for Uncle Sam Our warmest greetings and welcomeMessages from at Weir Cook Airport (FAA), Indian- is extended to the following 95ers who

members who wish apolis, Ind. Like to hear from any of became new members from June 15,to ezpre_s them- the boys I was in service with. 1964, and at the Reunion.selves or gi,)e

reports on their ALEXANDER DROZDA, JR. 377th INFANTRY REGIMENTbuddies (Reg. Hqs./Med. Det./377th), 7 South w.E. Gore

6th St., Pottsville, Pa. At present am 1201 Adger Rd.Columbia, South Carolinaemployed with Redevelopment Author- Quince Wadley Hq. Co. 1st Bn.• °o °

" -° ity of the City of Pottsville, Pa., as Tuskahoma, Oklahoma (public relations man, illustrator . . . Russell Naylor Hq. Co. 3rd Bn.

lst/SGT. HAROLD L. BOCOCK Photographer enjoyed the 15th 88 Harvey Ave.• " " Doylestown, Pennsylvania(Co. F/377th), 18 Peden Place, Ft. Reunion in Reading. Alexander Drozda, Jr. Reg. Hq. Med. Det.Leonard Wood, Mo. Sorry these dues 7 South Sixth St.are so late. Have just returned from a ROBERT M. RANK (Co. A/377th Pottsville, PennsylvaniaRobert Holmes Med. Det.tour in Korea with the 7th Division Inf.), 4 First PI., Greenwood Acres, 2232 Rdg. Blvd.and decided to wait for this new ad- Annapolis, Md. Have been on the An- West Lawn, Pennsylvaniadress rather than send a change of napolis City Police Department twelve Clarence E. Retherford Co. Baddress later on. I'm sure there must years, married . . . have son almost Rt. #2Ray, Ohiobe some old 95th men around this part 17. I do lots of fishing and hunting• Vemont L. Roll Co. Bof the country. If they will look me up Would like to hear from a lot of the Rt. #2, Box 95at Company "E," 5th Battalion, 3rd old buddies. Kingston, OhioFrancis R. Marcey Co. GTraining Regiment (Basic) I'll be happy t 102 Haycock Rd.tO show them what this new "Black JOHN S. BALLARD (Co. K/379th Falls Church, VirginiaShoe" Army is like. Inf.), 107 Kenilworth Dr., Akron, Larry G. Johnston Co. H1467 McKinley

Ohio. Have left the office of Prosecut- Escondido, CaliforniaOREN J. EVANS (Hq. Co./1 st Bn./ ing Attorney of Summit County, Ohio, Robert S. Schaeffer Co. L

378th & Co. C/378th), Hamilton, Mo. after serving as Prosecutor for 71½ R.D. #2, Box 1Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania64644. Still on the farm. Sure would years and am returning to private law John E. Fisher Co. Lenjoy a line from some of the boys. practice in Akron. Am married, and 224 Jackson Ave.See Hecker each year and hear from have five children. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cadwalladel. Best of luck to all. 3781h INFANTRY REGIMENTWILLIAM J. GRAHAM (Co. A/ James Robinson

CHAPLAIN GEORGE C. FARM- 378th Inf.), 107 W. 14th St., Topeka, 2228 Jefferson Ave.

ER (Hq. & Hq. Co./379th Inf.), 5233 Kans. I fell off a roof April 4, 1964, Lincoln Park, Pennsylvania12th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Fla. Au- and broke my hip, so am trying to George F. Hartman Hq. Co.1133 N. 13th St.gust 15th I will assume my duties as mend a broken bone. But will try an- Reading, Pennsylvaniaminister of the Palm Lake Christian other year to make the Reunion. I Thomas W. Crawford Can. Co.

know we miss a lot of fun and I would Box 127, RD #2Church here in St. Petersburg, Fla. (my like to see old Buddies• Fairview, Pennsylvaniahome town). Have been teaching psy- Charles B. Atwell Co. Bchology in St. Petersburg High School 179 Center St.and serving as minister to a small HOWARD V. LEE (Co. F/377th Pittston, Pennsylvaniachurch here for last several years• Inf.), Cashton, Wis. Am living on a John J. Kelly Co. F17 Main St., Mt. Carbon

220 acre dairy farm. Would like to Pottsville, PennsylvaniaEDWARD J. BROWN (Co. G/ hear from anybody from Co. F/377th Allen Wetherbee Co. G

377th Inf.), 2516 Huron St. Belling- Inf. Hank Olvig comes every year on R.D. #6ham, Wash. Have become the proud his vacation. Wellsboro, PennsylvaniaMichael J. Besitka Co. Iowner of an airplane. It is a J-3 Cub. 431 S. Cleveland St.I'm finding it a source of relaxation McAdoo, PennsylvaniaWilliam S. O'Connell Co. Iand fun. I would enjoy hearing from 101 w. Steuben St.

fellow owners. BE AN Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania379th INFANTRY REGIMENT

V. E. BURNETT (Co. C/379th Edmund P. David Hq. Co.

InL), Rt. :_ 1, Box 89A, Okemah, ((. Highland Rd., RFD # 1, Box 40Okla:. Just a word to say I would ap- (t (_"_I _ Atkinson, New HampshireAlbert Brawand Co. BPreciate hearing from any of the old 104 S. Hampton St.buddies, and if any should come by this Lock Haven, Pennsylvaniaway, I would be ha0py to have them Virlin E. Burnett Co. C ._drop by the post office and see me. I yld.$#_ _ l., Rt. # 1, BOX 89AOkemah, Oklahoma

have been with the post office depart- v"_ttr_,_,/_ George Svarnas Co. Ement the past 15 years, and have been "" 72 Springs Ave.Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

assistant postmaster for 9 years. Sorry _AI_LY i_IRD Raymond Iseli Co. FI can't make the reunion this year. 636 Walnut St.Hope it will be held somewhere a little Lebanon, Pennsylvaniacloser next year. PAY YOUR 1965 DUES NOW (Continued on Page 11)

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METZ HOUR SPEECH standing Army, ready to go anywhere,anytime. It is an Army that has beenBy Col. Maurice J. Reynolds, Hq. 1st Bn. 377 victorious on land, in eight major wars

Infantryman Still Backbone o! LU.S. and has carried its banner with skillA.my, and bravery through 145 battle cam-

It has been the usual procedure dur- Just as it did for us, back in the first paigns. Our own 95th Division is aing these reunions to relive various half of the 1940's, today's Army at- part of that proud heritage.moments from the period of 1942 thru tempts to give its members the best of Although some 1100 of our Division1945; some of these moments were everything. We of the 95th were for- comrades made the supreme sacrificehumorous, some were grim, all were lunate, in that we were given the lime to preserve our way of life 20 yearsmemorable in one way or another, to get adequate individual and unit ago, it appears that this was not done

"_ However, instead of covering the same training in tactics, administration, sup- for all time. Berlin, Cuba, and nowground that we usually cover, i.e., from port, and evacuation. Additionally, Vietnam make this all too clear. Firstactivation in 1942 to inactivation three much effort was devoted to digging fox- as soldiers and now, as veterans of theyears later, and which was so well cov- holes and latrines in Texas, Louisiana, 95th, I think it would be most unfair,eyed by Col. Galliard last year, I prefer the California desert and the hills of as well as disloyal to our comrades whoto speak, briefly, in a new direction-- West Virginia. It was all this training fell on the field of battle, to lower our"The U. S. Army 20 Years Later." that we turned to good use at Metz, guard, and to lessen our vigilance.I'm certain that there are many here Saarlautern, in the Rhineland and the Although this reunion has revivedwho have not had too much opportunity Ruhr. Our physical fitness tests, you'll pleasant memories of the past, we hadto keep abreast of the various changes recall, were conducted following our best depart from here with soberin our modern Army, since you dis- basic training, and our performance in thoughts. The 1100 members forcarded your ODs in 1945. The truth three maneuver tests paid off in com- whom this service is being held, gaveis, the development of new equipment bat. We were mighty proud of those their all. We must keep faith withand weapons and frequent reorganiza- signs that read, "YOU ARE NOW them. Their sacrifice enabled you andlions has been so rapid that even I, on ENTERING GERMANY THROUGH me to be present here today. May wecontinuous active duty, have a tough COURTESY OF THE 95th INFAN- always be worthy of this trust.job keeping up with it! TRY DIVISION." Thank you.

From the triangular division, which ALTHOUGH MUCH advancement F 0U Natio a'lwe knew in the 95th, the Army went has been made in many areas during rein r

pentomic. From three regiments inn the past 20 years, little progress has p es"en"lat Deskdivision, it went to five battle groups, been made in effecting more efficient r $ . ° °Everything we knew in threes went to use of the individual soldier, primarilyfives. Now, under ROAD, which means because he persists in being human, as Probably by the time you read thisReorganization Objective Army Divi- we in the 95th were also human. Corn- at least three very significant things willsions, we're back to three -- not regi- pared with weapons and equipment, be "old news" -- Our elections; thements, but brigades. All the improve- man cannot be produced in identical Chinese atomic bomb; and the disposi-ments of the pentomic battle groups copies. He cannot be miniaturized, he lion of Russia's Krushchev.have been transferred to the ROAD cannot be stockpiled in a warehouse, If we 95ers thought the trails we hadbrigades . . . the new brigades can be or placed on a shelf like a can of beans to follow in Texas, California, Louisi-adapted to fit the time and place of any for future use. His fuel requirements ann, Pennsylvania, or Virginia, andengagement. They posess greater flexi- are as great now as when the Roman overseas, were tortuous, they seem tamebility, better communications and mo- Legions were on the march. Despite in comparison with the trails our coun-bility, and what is especially important, little progress in this direction, the role try must follow in the months andmore bang for our buck! That buck, of thesoldier is more important today years ahead to continue to preserve

that precious freedom that many aincidentally, is not what you pass, nor than 20 years ago. Those who should 95er gave his life for.is it the 60 cents on the dollar given know say he'll never be replaced byout in defense contracts. I like to think anything that fissions, flies, or floats. In a rapidly changing world whereof it as the buck private, who Now has He has been and will continue to be, former allies become enemies and for-fire power, equivalent to nearly that of the symbol of our determination to halt met enemies become allies, it is likea squad when the 95th entered Metz aggression, a ray of sunshine after many a gloomy

day to be able to gather together within 1944. WITHIN THE PAST 15 years we old buddies through our 95th Journal,

Yet, despite the addition of new have seen example after example of our national Reunions, or our 95thweapons and equipment, none over- military action emphasizing this ira- Chapters throughout the country andshadows the historic role of the ground portant lesson: that ground troops are spend some time with those guys whosoldier--that of seizing and holding necessary to do the important job of were as close to us as brothers.the ground. The tools of war, placed turning back invasions and putting out For those of us who are able to at-in his hands, are his servants; they "brush fires." Korea, Lebanon, Lads, tend the Reunions, and for those wholengthen his reach, give wings to his and, currently, Vietnam are cases in perhaps can't make the Reunion butboots, and increase the strength of his point, keep in touch through our Association,

:_', muscles. ALL OF WHICH adds up to this: I am sure we feel that our 95th Associ-Today the U. S. Army is physically it's easy for people to forget the true ilion continues to be one of the bright

represented in 90 different countries character of the ground combat sol- spots in our lives and will continue toaround the world. Its active member- dier's role in war, beguiled as we are be so as long as our Association exists.ship is approximately 975,000. Of its by electronic computers, interconti- Sincerely yours,16 combat divisions, 8 are stationed neural missiles, and thermonuclear de- Edward L. Radikoverseas, vices. Today, we have a well-trained President

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TheManWhoWasThe battle for Metz had become a standoff Suddenly, the fire slackened! Millertill Andy Miller acted to turn the tide! grinned. No wonder--they couldn't see

him anymore--he was right up against

sible. He proved to the brass of a dozen the building wall!armies that the fury and fighting spirit The grin vanished quickly, however.of the American soldier is the most He had gotten through, all right, but \"unconquerable weapon of war this uni- now he was in an even tougher spotverse has ever seen! than before. He was in a trap. The

Things were tough on November 16, only possible way for him to escape was1944 when the saga of Andy Miller be- to clean out the Germans . . .

_ gan at the little village of Woippy, just He shrugged. There was no usesouth of Metz. For days, the tide of complaining. No one would hear him,battle had shifted. American troops and besides, he'd asked for it. Hesurged forward, only to fall back again checked his grenades and rifle, placingagainst extremely heavy and accurate a full clip in the breech. And then, al-enemy fire. This day seemed no differ- most as an afterthought, he fixed hisent. bayonet.

Company G had tried again to move Cautiously, he slipped along the wallforward, and as usual, were being to the front door and entered the house.pinned down by cross-fire from a pair As he stood there at the foot of theof enemy machine guns. The Jerries steps, he could hear the Germans cha-had excellent cover. Installed in two ttering along. They expected nothing.

solid buildings, they had an unobstruct- Noiselessly, Andy Miller started uped line of fire towards Sgt. Miller's the stairs. When he finally reached thesquad. The company, on the other landing, he paused for a moment, justhand, was out in the open. They could outside the door. And then, gatheringtake a small measure of comfort from

his strength, he hurtled into the room!S/Sgt. Andrew Miller some low ridges running along the His rifle pointed straight ahead, the

-_, fields, but in effect they were pinned bayonet low and ominous.down.

Once upon a time there was a city Then and there, Andy Miller decided "Heraus! Hands up!" he roared.in France that was supposed to be ab- that this kind of situation couldn't con- The Germans were caught flatfooted!solutely impregnable. Not only tinue. He ordered his men below the Their backs were to the door and theircouldn't it be taken, but nobody was rim of a small hillock, just out of sight tripod-mounted machinegun was sta-willing to try. The city of Metz was of the enemy. "Cover me," he an- tionary at the window. They couldn'tone huge fortress. Shells from our240 mm Long Toms bounced off the nounced casually. "I'm going up there!" swing it--they couldn't turn. And they

Then, before his men could even be_in could tell from the voice of the manthick stone walls around the strong-points like BB's hitting a tank! to dissuade him, he slithered over the behind them that a single move would

lip and began working his way toward mean death! Slowly, they raised theirYes, Metz was impregnable. The Woippy. hands.

Germans said so -- even the French The men in the squad tried hard. Below, a few members of his platoonsaid so. And there was more than one They fired with every available weapon had taken advantage of the cessation ofAmerican GI who announced privately at the German gun position, trying to cross-fire to move up into the shelter

.--(he'd never say so in public)--that force the enemy gunners to take cover, of the first building. They were waitinghe thought it was invulnerable. But a dozen rifles are hardly a match there as Miller emerged with his prison-

There was only one thing to do about for two well-protected machine guns. ers. But Andy didn't waste time listen-it--the U. S. Army upped and took the The fire directed at Miller was devas- ing to their words of praise. Instead, heplace! The French were astounded-- tating.., turned his captives over and immedi-the Germans were shocked. It was The sergeant's position was hope- ately set off again. His job was onlyrumored that General George Patton less. Even he could see that he'd never half done--there was still another gunhad the use of a new secret weapon, have time enough to 1each the building to silence ....

Actually, the rumor was true. A before the Germans chopped him to This time, of course, there'd be no

secret weapon was used in that assault bits. So, abruptly, he jumped to his feet advantage of surprise. The sudden si- '_ton Metz--and the weapon's name was and started running! To save time, he lence of the captured machine gun toldS/Sgt. Andrew Miller of Manitowoc, didn't even bother zigzagging--he just the second crew only too specifically :Wisconsin: Platoon sergeant of Corn- dashed forward, straight into the fire! that they were about to be attacked.pany G, 377th Infantry Regiment, A steady stream of hot lead chopped They'd be ready and waiting ....95th Infantry Division. For fourteen about his feet and whistled past him. As he slipped into the second house,of the bloodiest days in history, Miller But he put his head down and kept Miller was already pulling the pinstaught the world how to do the impos- going, from a pair of grenades.

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MoreThanAnArmyHe stormed up the staircase. Even were now receiving a deadly concen- window, never came close to Miller!

before he reached the top, he was toss- tration. He fired back once. The slug struck

ing his first greeting card ahead of him. "Hurry up! Get moving," Miller sud- the barrel of one Nazi rifle, wrenchingHe hurled the second as he sighted the denly shouted. "Just leave me a BAR the weapon to the floor.door. and plenty of amino. I'll keep those "All right, boys," Andy drawled.

Two explosions sounded! There were bastards busy! .... If you want to live, get 'em up!"wild curses--and screams! The CO didn't wait a second. "Don't The icy calmness of the American

He was in the room now, his right wait too long, Miller," he called as the soldier was too much for the nervousarm cocked back with a third grenade, rest of the men took off. "As soon as "Aryans." They "got 'em up."

Only two Germans were standing-- we're clear, roll your butt out of here!" Miller signaled his squad to followthe others were sprawled on the floor Miller nodded, only half hearing: A1- him inside. After them came the restbeside their now-silent gun, dead or ready he was sighting down along the of G company, fanning out and movingwounded. It took those two remaining automatic rifle, firing short, accurate from room to room. But the fight hadNazis only a second to size up the situ- bursts at the first Germans attempt- gone out of the Germans--75 of theation. Even if they shot the crazy ing to move after the retreating Ameri- enemy surrendered without a struggle.American, they'd be caught in the blast cans. But it was a different story for theof his grenade as his dying fingers re- For half an hour he stayed there, men attempting to do the same job onleased the grenade, alone and unprotected. The Germans a barracks across the parade ground.

Quivering with fear, the "supermen" tried everything to stop him, but Andy There, three Gestapo officers held theirfell to their knees in surrender. Mo- Miller was too busy proving that he own men at gunpoint, rejecting everytioning with his grenade, Miller forced was ready, willing and able to take on offer and repulsing every assault at-them to drop their weapons. Then he the whole German Army -- single- tempt.made them precede him down the stairs handed! Miller volunteered to finish the job,toward his waiting platoon. The road to Finally, the Nazis brought up a though he knew there was no possibilityWoippy was open the first breach into heavy machine gun, setting it up at of covering him. Machine gun fire fromthe outskirts of Metz. point blank range. But machine guns behind the barracks wall was beating

But opening a path to Metz and were old stuff to Miller. Without flinch- down every square inch of ground be-actually breaking into the city were two ing, he dueled with the enemy gun tween the two buildings, but Millerdifferent things. By the next morning crew, trading them burst for burst, didn't hesitate. Crouching low, he ranthe 95th Division knew it was in the Within ten minutes the enemy weapon the gauntlet, ignoring the whining rainwar. The Germans were throwing was silenced! of death. It didn't seem possible foreverything they had! He never did fall back. Because of even a fly to get through, but as the

Mines; shell-fire; machine gun, mor- his courage and determination, the pla- dust lifted, the men in Company G lettar and small arms fire were stopping toons of Company G were able to re- out a yell of triumph. Miller hadthe advance dead. Worse, in many sec- group and once again move up to the crossed the parade ground and wastors the probing units were being attack. He didn't have to reioin his crouching below the window level ofthrown back in disorganized disaster, platoon--the platoon rejoined him. the enemy-held building!

As they lumbered through the nar- By the next day, November 19th, the The men who were already thererow streets, between heavily fortified battle for Metz was reaching its bloody looked at him as if he were crazy. Butpositions, the tanks were like sitting climax. But between us and victory if he wanted to commit suicide, theyducks. Armor seemed to serve no pur- were the German SS troops, the fanat- certainly weren't going to stop him.pose. ical overloads of Germany. Company They had troubles enough of their

And so, suddenly, Company G found G was given the mission of seizing their own ....itself alone! A particularly heavy bar- fortress, the large Army barracks that In response to Andy's request, theyrage had sent their remaining tank commanded the town. lifted him up and through the window.support into complete retreat. It had Naturally, leading the attack was He dropped inside, on his feet -- andbecame a matter of "save the armor Sgt. Andy Miller. found himself starin_ right into thefor another day." Covered by his squad, he crawled to barrel of a machine-oistol, held by a

The company was in a bad spot, iso- the window of the first barracks build- grinning, black-shirted German officer!lated and unsupported. Reluctantly, the ing. Peering over the edge, he saw six For an instant, everything was silent.CO decided to pull back, but even that enemy riflemen anxiously covering the The American sergeant and the Ge-was going to be difficult. Retreating door, their rifles levelled, their fingers stapo men faced each other. And thenin the face of a determined group of white against the triggers. Andy Miller threw back his head andenemy foot soldiers was practically an Miller didn't even hesitate. Inching laughed out loud!invitation to suicide. Without cover, himself up, he slipped through the open "Something funny?" the German

i the outfit would be cut to ribbons be- window and dropped to the floor, roll- asked in precise English.fore they had moved 50 yards, ing behind the cover of a bunk as he ......Yeah," Miller answered. "You are.

The shell-five was getting worse, hit. There's a full division outside. YouWithout the tanks to draw the fire of The Nazis spun around, firin_ as they guys haven't got a chance! And nowenemy gunners, the forward platoons turned. But the shots, aimed at the (Continued on Page 9)

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IIEADIN6 DID IT... many a year. These are accomplished One of the main concerns of the Re-(Continued from Page 3) by Reunions and if it weren't for that, union Committee is to keep things roll-

were the year's greatest thrill. Hope we wouldn't know as many 95ers as we ing continually. That they did a won-that she can make it next year. Please do--who in my book--are the greatest derful job was the fact that somethingsay a little prayer for her." We hope guys in the world. Reunions accom- was going on all the time, and did notand pray that you and Victoria will be plish this and a lot more--it makes us give anyone a chance to be idle. Thein your glory next year in Chicago! humble--because we are there. To Gap excursion seemed the most pop-

some people other than 95ers this nos- ular of all. The 95ers surely enjoyed1 st timer Harold and Vonda Kinley, talgia may mean something corny-- the color guard, etc. They thought

F-378, Williamsport, Pa. "Saw notice But 95ers know what this kind of nos- this was only reserved for V.I.P.s--in V. F. W., always kept track, (thru talgia is--and they accept it--many well--aren't 95ers V.I.P.s?journals) but the first reunion is sure with maybe a little smile or perhaps a Helen and Orville H. Bono, K-378,everything they say, and we are happy little tear? Yes. we know what nostal- Evansville, Ind., a perennial who said,to be here." You said it Hal! gia means-- "We enjoy the Reunion and good fel-

Nobody asked me--but--I like the And now for a moment--let's go lowship displayed by the 95ers. Theyway these two 95ers expressed them- back a bit and think of someone most are tops!" We will go along with thatselves. Art Small L-378 and Eleanor dear to us--who is not here but is --An old favorite--Col. Sam Metcalfe,from Courtland, N. Y. A very very sorely missed by all-,from an ordinary 378, says "Congratulations, Reunionhappy couple, they said "They don't G.I. to the highest ranking officer in Committee Group. If there is any ad-know what they are missing." Eleanor attendance in the 95th Inf. Div. I'll bet verse criticism I would hear it. Themade her quip--"Wouldn't it be won- this great man is smiling--the way the boys did an outstanding job. Like Gen.derful if the whole world was like the

carrylngs on are going along--The Walker, 20th Corp. C.O. during the95th--They are so good." Can't im- crazy antics of some of the guys--the hectic 3rd army days--"When I gaveprove on that. loyalty and determination of long dis- an order to.the 95th I checked it off as

Jas Robinson, G-378, Lincoln Park,. tance traveling 95ers the seriousness of completed. I knew it would be done."Pa. Left leg off at hip joint but, chip- our business meetings--the unswerving Sam Chesasa says hello to the guysper and happy. Said, "lst chance to will of the officers dignifying their of- from 379th that couldn't make it. "Youcome and see, been waiting to make rices--the devotion of the Executive missed something. We hope to see youone and finally did, Boy it's great." Council--and the will and aim of the at the Reunion we will try to get forSeconded by Henry Hoyt--it was the 95ers that will carry on. "Even when Cleveland in 1966. Cleveland wouldfirst time they met in twenty years. That one hotel room will encompass all who be wonderful--Get busy you Ohiois what a reunion can do! will attend." Yes--I'll bet he is smiling Chapters.

That did it--Ed Godec--Proclaim- --Our own General H. L. Twaddle, Norman Johnson, H-378, Hamilton,ing most loudly of his Youngstown Mr. 95th. And-- Ohio, owner of the Millville Food Mar-Chapter of which he is President, had Mrs. Sara M. Twaddle,--The wishes ket, says "Was really impressed, Isomething else to crow about--his and Love of all who attend these re- think this is the best one I've been to.daughter--he said with pride, was mar- unions are with you forever. May the (They say this about them all.) Theried last June to a very fine boy, Mr. time soon come when you will dignify boys are getting more and more out ofCicatello. Can you imagine a Godec our rostrum with your presence. We this than five or six years ago. Howturning into a Cicatello? WOW! hope and pray it will be soon-- about us guys putting an ad in the

Now let's sit back a moment to re- Mary and Dan Phillips, L-378th, journal once in a while to offset costsflect--The warmth, peace, and the Philadelphia, Pa. "We're having a real (attention Frank Halper). I would likebeauty and the excited welcomes of time--we are going to the Gap. Dinner to do that." A very commendable sug-many 95ers who have finally come Dance and everything they have ar- gestion, but Im afraid they want to"HOME," and the teary scenes as ranged for us. We enjoy the Dinner leave the Journal as is--However amany are reunited for the first time in Dance--maybe not so much as before, (Continued on Page 10)

because sometimes we dance too much--But the Metz Hour--that we will

never miss." Everyone will secondthat. And--

An old friend, Alex Drozda (withoutAnna) and Dr. Peter Tehan from Potts-ville, Pa. Alex and the good Dr. weremedics in the 377th. Alex met Annawhile working at D. C. She is a veryfine girl--an accident prevented her ap-pearance at this Reunion.

Ed and Eilene Horvath, CO. F-377,Pittsburgh, Pa., said Ed, "Came backto see the old boys--I can't explain,but being with them brings back goodfellowship, and makes us happy to behere. Carl Forslund was one of myboys--and Gordon Kobler, Bob Mulle,

Pop'n it up like pop--L, to r., Anthony and Ed. Hoffman. All these guys wereMirabile,. Chicago, Russell Swigart, Wads- Domino Queens--April, Penny and Debra,worth; 0., Philip Martin, St. Louis and in my crew--They're tops, because we daughters oJ Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bushee,Stephen Rose, Silver Springs, Md. have a closeness of comradeship!" Palos Heights, IlL

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"MORE THAN AN ARMY" Miller dashed up the staircase, but For a week now, resistance had been(Continued on Page 7) the Germans had shut themselves in- almost non-existent. But suddently, as

side a heavily fortified room. they were marching up a small hilloverlooking the town, Company G

youre trying to take me prisoner. What Outside, from the building just be- walked right into a trap.good'll it do you? You're finished any- hind him, Miller could hear the deadlyway! Suppose you kill me--you'll still chatter of the machine gun. So it was From dug-in positions just below thebe no better off. in the other building! He wanted the crest, a literal sheet of exploding lead

"Suppose you hold off the whole gang Germans who had come so close to burst around the outfit. In ten seconds,outside? All they'll do is bring up a killing him--but he realized the neces- the company was pinned down tight,tank and blast this building off the sity of getting that machine gun nest. almost disorganized by the fury of the

map. You've got no chance of rescue Running past the closed door, he unexpected German attack.

or escape. As a matter of fact, you're spotted a small window at the end of Down below--he was acting as sup-not even holding up the war--the rest the hallway. But when he got there, a port that day--Sgt. Miller and hisof the army's already gone ahead! single glance told him he was wasting squad lay prone. Andy was fuming ....

'? You're prisoners right now, locked up his time. The enemy machine gun wasas tightly inside here as if you were in still protected by a high, brick wall. Motioning his squad to follow, hethe compound. You guys are nuts!"

Miller decided he might still get began inching up the slope of the hill.The Germans looked at each other, above it. A small, rickety stairway led Past one squad and then another he

They looked at the enlisted men. And up to the roof. The sergeant scrambled crawled. He reached the point, but hethey could tell from the whispered com- up it. As he crawled into the open, he still refused to halt.

ments--as one man translated Miller's sighed with relief. For now he could And then, with a roaring, "Let's getwords to his comrades--that the Amer- look right into the machine-gun nest the SOB's!" Andy Miller jumped to hisican's speech had struck home! He in the next building.shrugged and looked at his associates feet and began to walk--yes, walk--And then, with a nod of agreement; he Even as he saw the enemy, they step by step, right at the enemy! Hishanded his pistol to Miller. "We are spotted him! Swiveling their weapon, eyes burned with a savage fury. Hisyour prisoners, Sergeant!" the Germans trained it on Sgt. Miller mouth was working in anger. His gun

and cut loose. At the same time, the barrel was spitting hot lead right intoGetting through Metz was no simpler half dozen riflemen supporting the gun the throats of the enemy soldiers!

than getting into the city. The Germans began taking pot shots at him.contested every foot. In the house by Almost hypnotized, his squad washouse battle, they had the American Miller ignored the fire. He loaded following him. Here and there a manadvance slowed to a crawl, his bazooka and slowly slid it along the fell, but still the same methodical, mur-

rooftop, correcting his aim until he was derous advance continued. The pointCompany G was right in the thick of satisfied that he couldn't miss. He fired platoon watched in awe. And then they

the fighting. But by November 20th,they were close to exhaustion. And a single rocket, but that was enough, forgot their fear and followed Miller.

their foes, sensing it, were responding The blast lifted the Nazi weapon a In a grim, screaming holocaust, theywith heavy, relentless fire. dozen feet into the air. Then a fire closed with the Germans! Bayonet

The worst obstacle was a machine started. Miller could see it lapping crossed bayonet in vicious combat.gun. Try as they could, the men in the over the open ammunition box. Sud-company couldn't seem to locate it. It denly, all hell broke out. As the ammo As the battle reached its climax, aswas obviously in one of two houses, began to explode, the Germans pan- the Germans turned and fled beforebut they couldn't tell which. Meanwhile icked. By twos and threes they began this overpowering American fury, nothe gun was taking a terrible toll of running from the building across the one noticed a tall, serene man withAmerican lives, courtyard. And as they ran, the panic three stripes and a rocker, gasp and

spread. From his own building, Miller double up. He collapsed in a silentSgt. Miller assumed the job of si- could see the Germans who had been heap on the hillside.

lencing the menace. Picking up a ba- barricaded below, suddenly run into the In the moment of ultimate victory,zooka, he dashed for the nearest of the street. Still it spread--now the Nazis Andrew Miller, Staff Sergeant, Armytwo buildings. The enemy countered were giving up by the score, of the United States, gave up his lifewith everything they had, but Andywas like a wraith. Running directly A single, calmly fired bazooka had for freedom.broken the back of all German resist-across the field of fire, he entered the. With his sacrifice, he gave inspira-ance in the area!first house. As he started up the open lion. Never, after he had shown them

staircase, a tremendous explosion Sgt. Miller's one man war against how, would any man who was privi-rocked him. A rifle grenade had ex- Metz continued. The next day, he cap-ploded practically at his feet. tured 12 more Germans, and then, leged to know him say that anything

Luck was still with him. Shrapnel moving ahead of his platoon, he wiped was impossible ....whistled about his head, digging into out another enemy machine gun nest.

the wall so close to him that he was As the German losses mounted, ene- Cover and Andrew Miller photo also reprintspattered with plaster! But by a mira- my resistance began to collapse. The o[ Andrew Miller story, courtesy o/ Stanleycle, he was unhurt. From his prone Nazi retreat became a route. Magazine Corp., 261 Fifth Ave., New Yorkposition, he hurled a grenade into the 16, N.Y. Publishers o/ the magazine "Truehall above him. As the bomb rolled By the 29th of November, the 95th Battles of World War 11."

across the floor, he heard a door slam Division was in bot pursuit, moving on Back page and children's pictures, courtesyshut--then a shattering explosion! the village of Kerprich-Hemmersdorf. Reading Eagle newspaper.

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READING DID IT . . . and is always happy to see his gang. why without any qualms--"was under: . ' _(Continued from Page 8) Ser. Co. 360th is always well represent- medical treatment and couldn't get out

,. ed. A couple of guys he will always see of bed." Enough for me because he ispage or'two in our Souvenir Book will are President Ed. Radik and Tony Vit- that kind of a 95er. Then son Dennisbe appreciated, tiglio, took over--"we are having a terrific

1st timer Fred B. Stephans and wife The Business meeting was a very time---Reunions always wonderful---Joan, C-358, Hachellston, N. J. said-- snappy affair. August was again picked food excellent--and the Reunion Com-"Met a few guys I knew.--not too many as Reunion month--city--Chicago, mittee is doing a terrific job---Reunions--but let me tell you how hospitable Illinois----So Col. Jack Reilly get out .getting better looks like smooth sail-the guys from the 379th were. They the Red Carpet! mg now" Thanks Buddy.--and don'ttook us in and made us feel at home. The officers unanimously elected-- forget Father Keydash's most wonder-Was disappointed in not seeing more as expected. All cur confidence in the ful announcement Dispensation toof the 358th---but We had a ball! Board of Officers has been justified that Catholics Friday night.Next year I hope to see more. Was 20 they will continue as before was at- A word about two perennials--Co.when I entered Division--my wife is tested by no 95er offering anyone else G-379th--two guys that are 95ers toexpecting in Feb. Some 95ers are in nomination. These guys are dedi- the core--They wait every year for Re-Grandparents or stayed young. I'm in cated to the 95th Div. Association. I've union time--These guys are happy nextbetween I guess." Then Adolph and attended meetings with them for some year's Reunion will be in Chicago--Angelina Massa with daughters Mar- time and am proud of them all! A 95er but no matter what--they will go any-garet 8, and Susie 3, from Aberdeen that day said--"What elected Frank where to see the gang--I'm writing ofProving Ground Ordinance School-- Halper, was his horn, and Nate Am- Merle Zoll and Dave Bergen TwoMaster Sgt. and an instructor in the cham"--said Dick Perlish to wife Ruth good reasons why our Reunions areLamb Automotive School. Says Ad-- "Shall we go to our room, or go out as they are!"Like the Army but am retiring this and have some fun." and Henry L. First timers Edmund and. Margaretsummer. Present Army O.K. but the Cannon said of Nate's brilliant speech David, Hq. Co. 2nd Bn. 379, from95ers, they were the greatest!" during the Business meeting--"Nate's Atkinson, N. J. learned of Reunion

Ernie Berntzen and Shirley, Hq. Co. talk was no speech that was an ora- from a friend in Lebanon, Pa. Friend1st Batt. 378th, Racine, Wis. These tion." said, "Come on down" and "Here wetwo are perennials, and they said, The Ad program--a great financial are." Ed is a shoemaker by trade."Making reunions is like a ritual with success and it even satisfied that Another pair from Bridge Port, Westus. It is now part of us--and we will (:_"$&'_/o$) horn virtuoso, Frank Virginia, Joe and Dolores Lang, Can.attend them all!" Thanks Kids--and Halper. 379, along with Dale and Anita Payna.Father Keydash said, "I come because First timer Ralph Del Gado, 378 "A crowning achievement" says Joe.of a duty to the boys that dedicated Medic California---but now working First timer from the 377th---Francis

themselves to the defense of our coun- in N. Y. had this to say--"This Re- Ray Marcey, Co. G and wife Francestry--and the only way we can paythem union impresses me. Met Father Key --Falls Church, Va.--Bob_Lengel andback is to attend Reunions---Because dash and a bunch of others. Found ar- Catherine, Pottsville, Pa., Co. H----BobGod spared us to give us the privilege to ticle in V.F.W. and wrote them--so Holmes, West Lawn, Pa., Medic Artattend these Reunions." Then----Ho- here I am. I think a lot of guys were Daniels and Rose, Reading, Pa. A. T.ward and Mrs. Rose, 360 Bn. went to like me, didn't know about these and Quince Wadley, Tuskahoma, Okla-Europe on business and believe it or things--I am going to write some of homa, 1st Bn. Hq.--along with somenot he took Mrs. along! (No fooling.) my buddies and tell them of this." more 1st timers from the 378th Regi-Got to Winchester and they remember Ralph there is a good chapter in New ment, George and Winnie Hartmann,

----_, the 95th. He also visited Lester Sq., York--Write Dick Perlish or Sid Hq. Co., Reading, Pa.--LeRoy W.Piccadilly Circus, etc. in London. Had Schwartz. Then of course Dave Mc- Harmann and Agnes, Ser. Co. froma fine time but was happiest that they Caique, Eleanor and children Cecilea, Lebanon, Pa.--Charles C. Clay, Johndid not forget the 95th. It seems as Dave and Dennis, A-379 from Milwau- J. Relly, F. Co. from Pottsville, Pa.--though the 95th leaves an impression kee, Wis. Dave couldn't make N.Y.C. Mike Besitka and Anna, I. Co. fromon people so that they will be remem- last year--but we accepted his reason McAdoo, Pa.--Bill O'Connell, I. Co.,bered Many here at this reunion have Hershey, Pa.---Jim Robinson, H. Co.,kept contacts in Europe thru mail and Lincoln Path, Pa.--Bill Weber andother means of communication. Dorothy, Reg. Hq., Murryville, Pa.--

John C. and Doris Gilbert, 3rd Bn. and Thos. W. Crawford--Can. Co.378 Inf. 1st reunion with Doris, Con- from Fairview, Pa. I would say up tonie and Melvin. They said, "Hope to now that Pa. is well represented. Thenmake Chi next year." After being resi- of course the Regiment that had thedents of Hiawatha, Kansas, decided to largest contingent, the 379th--Tonymove to Nebraska, Pa. and are very Agneta A--from Clark, N. J. and wifehappily Situated. A fine couple and a Dorothy--A1 and Elizabeth Brawand,credit to the 95th, they will be in Chi- B.C. from Loch Haven, Pa.---Dick andcago next year--and Joe Flasch, C-378, Diane Benton, K. Co., from Alliancesaid--"Brought my daughter in 1963 Ohio--Ed. and Margaret David, Hq.--mother in 1964--will bring both in Co_ 2nd Bn. from Atkinson, N. H.--1965. There goes that (3#°/o'&_ *-) from H. Co., Fred and Pat Gordon,horn again, and Maalox is very much Malvern, Pa.--Ray Iseli, F. Co., from

in evidence. Lynn Bradley's usual year- Big Swamt "Kutz" with his guest, L#tle Lebanon, Pa.--Bill Rasmussen, Hq.ly statement, "As usual---the Reunion Swami from India, at the Saturday night 2nd Bn., Lebanon, Pa.--Bill Thomp-is a success." Lynn has made them all affair. (Continued on Page 6)

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IN MEMORIAM READING DID IT...

NEW MEMBERS " " ' '" Con,,.ueai.om o e'O(Continued/rom Page 4)

Harold E. Kinley Co. F son, H. Co., Glen Mills, Pa., and Ed945 Park Ave. Hovel, Col. 379th Inf., from Lebanon,

Williamsport, Pennsylvania Pa. Another wonderful grout>---(don'tFrederic H. Gordon Co. H stop coming 95ers and wives--we need

16Greentree Lane you). And more 1st timers--thereMalvern, Pennsylvania

James B. Thompson Co. H were 49! Jas. Bibbier, Signal Co., Pal-Box 121,R.D. #2 myra, Pa. along with two buddies,

Glen Mills, Pennsylvania Marvin Frey, Cedar Falls, Ia. and JohnJohn S. Ballard Co. K Kahler, Sharon Hill, Pa.--and a few

107 Kenilworth Dr. Akron, Ohio from the 320th Eng. Dick Reddy, C.Edward M. Hovel Co. L Co., Reading, Pa.--Bernie Rote, from426 N. 4th St.

Lebanon, Pennsylvania Morristown, N. J. and Chuck Clay,Augustine J. Mattio Co. L from Mt. Aetna, Pa. Welcome Boys!

4393rdAve. Bellmaur, NewJersey Wait a minute, we almost left outChuck Trommetter, K-377, from Potts-

360th FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION ville, Pa.--Col. Bob Schaeffer, L. Co.,William F. Whiteman from Sinking Spring, Pa. Homer Ress-

. Biggsville, Illinois ler, Jr. and Lois, 360 F. A. from La-doge, Pa.--and Russ and Ruth Naylor

320 MEDICAL BATTALION from Doylestown, Pa. I wonder ifDavid D. Groff Co. A Major General Nate's "Somewhere, Somehow, Some-

104 W. Orchard Place HARRY L. TWADDLE time" had something to do with this--Mt. Prospect, Illinois December 12, 1954 all we can say is welcome, 95ers--

come back again--You, wonderful320th ENGINEERS BA'I['rALION JOSEPH KUCABA number "49."Bernard Roth Med. Det./377th Inf.

45 Garden St. Morristown, New Jersey Route # 1, Box 104 Item: Ernest Johannes, Hq. 2nd Bn.Charles C. Clay Co. A Catawba, Wisconsin 379, Joe Flasch, C-378 and Bob Blas-

Mt. Aetna, Pennsylvania February, 1964 ko, Charleroi, Pa., where we purchasedCorning Ware for Reunion, said almost

95th SIGNAL COMPANY JACK MONTGOMERY simultaneously--"This Reunion is asJames N. Bibber Co. M/378th Inf. good_s any." A plug for Pennsylvania,

R.D. :_ 1, Box 31 Palmyra, Pennsylvania 5011/2 Neville Street and for-the hardworking Reunion Corn-Marvin L. Frey Beckley, West Virginia mittee. They really covered the state

1835 Rainbow Dr. Cedar Falls, Iowa as the attendance of 5ers from Pa.John Kahler WILLIAM D. O'BRIEN will attest. Can't argue with that--

535 Poplar St. Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania Hq./377th8835 S. Harper Avenue Ernie JohXanx.nesand John Walsh ex-

95tin MILITARY POLICE PLATOON Chicago, Illinois changed memories of the day theyJohn F. Murphy July, 1964 drove a covered wagon thru the streets

163 Livoli Ave. of Metz shouting "Hi! Ho! Silver!" Be-Braintree Hlds., Massachusetts JAMES J. RYAN lieve it or not--they were sober?

C.I.C./ Det. Div. Hq. To be continued in next issue of theNO UNIT DESIGNATED 10539 S. Hale AvenueWilliam Rasmussen Chicago, Illinois Journal.323 E. Weidman St. Lebanon, Pennsylvania June, 1964

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