http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Sun, 19 May 2013 02:58:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-961083 Joe Machol Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:50:53 +0000 #comment-961083 One more bit of Info on Chic Havey A german pilot flew really low and clipped a truck and crashed cut the pilots body in half but was wearing a carabou white coat. Chic took it of the upper torso which had no blood on it and used it the rest of the war as a pillow. His Silver Star Citation refrences PVT Dickey and PVT Crews One more bit of Info on Chic Havey A german pilot flew really low and clipped a truck and crashed cut the pilots body in half but was wearing a carabou white coat. Chic took it of the upper torso which had no blood on it and used it the rest of the war as a pillow. His Silver Star Citation refrences PVT Dickey and PVT Crews

]]> http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-961052 Joe Machol Mon, 18 Mar 2013 14:43:22 +0000 #comment-961052 Do any of you know PFC Birney T. Chic Havey? He was in the 42nd Division 222nd AT Company. He earned the Silver Star 2Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Chic is from St. Louis, Missouri. He has told me all about Task Force Linden. Do any of you know PFC Birney T. Chic Havey? He was in the 42nd Division 222nd AT Company. He earned the Silver Star 2Bronze Stars and the Purple Heart. Chic is from St. Louis, Missouri. He has told me all about Task Force Linden.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-892301 Travis Reynolds Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:56:31 +0000 #comment-892301 Lance, my grandfather, Gene Norman, also served in Company G and fought in this action, apparently under the command of your grandfather. Thanks for sharing. Always on the look out for information from other brothers in arms. Lance, my grandfather, Gene Norman, also served in Company G and fought in this action, apparently under the command of your grandfather. Thanks for sharing. Always on the look out for information from other brothers in arms.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-892296 Travis Reynolds Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:54:26 +0000 #comment-892296 Lance, my grandfather, Gene Norman, also served in Company G and fought in this action, apparently under the command of your grandfather. Thanks for sharing. Always on the look out for information from other brothers in arms. Lance, my grandfather, Gene Norman, also served in Company G and fought in this action, apparently under the command of your grandfather. Thanks for sharing. Always on the look out for information from other brothers in arms.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-873203 K. Desoto Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:15:29 +0000 #comment-873203 Hello my grandfather was in the 42nd Rainbow Div. and I was wondering if any of you guys know of how to get any information on him? His name was Roy Prado the only info I could find on him was his discharge papers, which doesn't tell me much. They said most of the service records for WWII vets was burned in a fire back in the 70's. If any of you guys know of any information on him or where I can obtain such information it would be much appreciated. He passed away back in 2010 and when I would ask him about some of his war stories he would mention certain things about Hagenau forest. I still have his Rainbow shoulder patch along with other memorabilia he acquired throughout his service. Thanks for your service guys! Hello my grandfather was in the 42nd Rainbow Div. and I was wondering if any of you guys know of how to get any information on him? His name was Roy Prado the only info I could find on him was his discharge papers, which doesn't tell me much. They said most of the service records for WWII vets was burned in a fire back in the 70's. If any of you guys know of any information on him or where I can obtain such information it would be much appreciated. He passed away back in 2010 and when I would ask him about some of his war stories he would mention certain things about Hagenau forest. I still have his Rainbow shoulder patch along with other memorabilia he acquired throughout his service. Thanks for your service guys!

]]> http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-826975 Jennifer Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:40:53 +0000 #comment-826975 Keith, I have an ORIGINAL copy of that map as well as many pictures, original ribbons, post cards, etc. My grandfather was a member of Company G, 232nd Infantry, 42nd Rainbow Division and was MIA for 31 days from 1/5/45 until 2/8/45 during the battles in what was then called Austria. His service was a duty to him and he lived with nightmares for many years, to me, his service made him a hero in my eyes. He dies in 2002 of lung problems. In his will he left me his photo albums and artifacts from the war, and next to my children and husband it is my most prized possession. I was the only person he ever discussed his experiences. Keith, I have an ORIGINAL copy of that map as well as many pictures, original ribbons, post cards, etc. My grandfather was a member of Company G, 232nd Infantry, 42nd Rainbow Division and was MIA for 31 days from 1/5/45 until 2/8/45 during the battles in what was then called Austria. His service was a duty to him and he lived with nightmares for many years, to me, his service made him a hero in my eyes. He dies in 2002 of lung problems. In his will he left me his photo albums and artifacts from the war, and next to my children and husband it is my most prized possession. I was the only person he ever discussed his experiences.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-825242 1st. lt. Salvatore DeBenedetto Sun, 25 Nov 2012 02:11:32 +0000 #comment-825242 Hello Dave I would like you to resend those documents on the presidential unit citation, I lost them when my computer was hit by over voltage. thanking you in advance tootie Hello Dave
I would like you to resend those documents on the presidential unit citation, I lost them when my computer was hit by over voltage. thanking you in advance
tootie

]]> http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-825099 Bruce Bugno Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:58:25 +0000 #comment-825099 My uncle is the Harold Bugno that you're referring to. I don't know a lot about him other than what I have researched but would love to contact you and possibly get a copy of the signed pass. My uncle is the Harold Bugno that you're referring to. I don't know a lot about him other than what I have researched but would love to contact you and possibly get a copy of the signed pass.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-821736 David Bowler Sat, 20 Oct 2012 17:28:11 +0000 #comment-821736 I just learned from my father that he was wounded during this battle. He had never talked about it until he found this article. Up to now all the stories have been just that... stories. They were the things movies were made of. Knowing my father was there, and reading what was happening has put things in an entirely different light. I am so grateful for the "kids" who sacrificed so much. I just learned from my father that he was wounded during this battle. He had never talked about it until he found this article. Up to now all the stories have been just that… stories. They were the things movies were made of. Knowing my father was there, and reading what was happening has put things in an entirely different light. I am so grateful for the "kids" who sacrificed so much.

]]> http://www.historynet.com/operation-nordwind-us-armys-42nd-infantry-division-stood-its-ground-during-world-war-ii.htm#comment-816722 Craig Wigans Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:41:13 +0000 #comment-816722 David, Thanks for the info. Dad was in the 392nd FA btn. B batt. He carried the radio and called in fire commands while following a Captain in the 222nd. Unfortunately he can't remember the captain's name or what company/regiment he was in. That's why I was wondering if anyone knew which artillery battalions/ batteries supported which infantry regiment/ companies during this particular time. If I was able to drop some names maybe it would jog his memory. I'm trying to get as much information as I can written down so this history isn't lost. Thanks, Craig David, Thanks for the info. Dad was in the 392nd FA btn. B batt. He carried the radio and called in fire commands while following a Captain in the 222nd. Unfortunately he can't remember the captain's name or what company/regiment he was in. That's why I was wondering if anyone knew which artillery battalions/ batteries supported which infantry regiment/ companies during this particular time. If I was able to drop some names maybe it would jog his memory. I'm trying to get as much information as I can written down so this history isn't lost. Thanks, Craig

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