Publisher's Synopsis
Merriam Press World War 2 Archives Series
Complete collection of documents submitted for recommendation of award to this unit for their action in this critical area northeast of Heilbronn, Germany.
Two Medals of Honor were awarded for this battle.
Includes narrative of the battle, daily G-3, S-3 and S-2 reports, statements by three non-coms, and complete rosters.
Note: The unit was finally awarded the PUC in 2000-talk about slow!
Contents
Introduction
Battalion Commanding Officer's Recommendation
Seventh Army Commanding General's Recommendation
Narrative of Battle Between Jagst and Kocher Rivers
G-3 Reports
S-3 Reports
S-2 Reports
Statement of Sgt. Elvin J. Franklin, Co. G, 253rd Infantry
Statement of S/Sgt. Alfred Sueflow, Co. E, 253rd Infantry
Statement of T/Sgt. Richard E. Woodhams, Co. F, 253rd Infantry
Roster, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 253rd Infantry Regiment
Roster, Company E, 253rd Infantry Regiment
Roster, Company F, 253rd Infantry Regiment
Roster, Company G, 253rd Infantry Regiment
Roster, Company H, 253rd Infantry Regiment
Roster, Headquarters Company, 253rd Infantry Regiment
Transfers and Assignments
Medal of Honor Awards
