CO. D Machine Gunners

CO. D MACHINE GUNNERS

"It is the unconquerable soul of man, and not the weapon he uses, that ensures victory"

General George S. Patton Jr.

Kempten, Germany April 29, 1945

(L-R) Johnny D'Ottaviano, David Slagle, Ruben Phillips, Mark Farren, Richard Heakin, Joseph Hagan, Clarence Duewiger, Daniel Roche, Cosmo Testa, Mose Fisher, & Michael Ellman.

Cpl. Joe Harant - .30 Caliber MG Platoon, Co. D

Cpl. Delvin C. Glenn, .30 Cal. MG Platoon, Co. D

Co. D, 1st Platoon Machinegun squad

(L-R) Cpl. Joe Harant, Cpl. Jack Nevans, Pfc Calvin Dickenson, Cpl. Delvin Glenn, Pvt. Ervin Heins.

Pvt. Ervin Heins (on machinegun)

Co. D machinegun platoon, Pvt. Ervin Heins, front center.

Autographs of Company D machine gunners and mortarmen. (provided by Ruben Phillips)

(provided by Ruben Phillips)

44th Infantry Division Christmas card

This card was sent home by Waldo Bush, 2nd Platoon machinegunner, Co. D, to his mother.

Dear mother,

Just a few lines to let you know I am OK. I sent you a part of a German flag and some money so let me know when you get them. Yesterday I seen a German airplane shot down, I got the flyers wings and his belt buckle so when I get a chance I will send them. I sent Soney some German money - he will have a grand time showing it off to the kids at school. When you go to Toledo tell everybody I said hello. Well by the time you get this letter there should be something in the paper about the 44th Division, we sure had the Germans on the run. Here I have been on the front lines for over a month, and I haven't fired a shot. I have seen a lot of them but they were to far away. Well I will have to close for now so write real soon.

Your Son Waldo

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