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T/5 Adrian W. Fredricks was, in July, 1943, uprooted from his Garden of Eden, Brooklyn, and inducted into the Army. The first port of call in his Army career was Fort Bragg, N. C., where he spent the major part of his basic training studying radio communications. Upon completion of an advanced course in radio at Signal Corps School, Swindon, England, Fred was assigned in April, 1944 to Division Artillery. As NCS operator of the S-4 radio, his technical ability, coupled with his indefatigable determination to getting messages through brought him the award of the Bronze Star Medal. The 39-year-old newspaper man, who was for 18 years on the staff of the New York Sun, plans to enter the advertising field after the eventful day that he returns to 26 Rutland Road in Brooklyn, New York.
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M/Sgt. Edwin H. Friedrich was called upon to leave the willows, bayous, and the shining faces of his students to embark on a long and argumentative Army career in November, 1942. He started his nefarious way of life with Division Headquarters Company and after a very short stay was transferred to Artillery Command in February, 1943. As S-2 Sergeant, he has, as everyone will concede, turned in an infallible record in his work of evaluating and disseminating enemy information. This performance has earned for him the Bronze Star Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster. Words cannot adequately describe his many duties, but since Fred enjoys telling the story of his Army life, a visit to 4201 Burgundy St. in New Orleans, La., is suggested. The Prof., who is 29 years old, is the possessor of both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Tulane University.
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Pfc. Edward N. Gallo, the pride of Worcester, Massachusetts, came to Division Artillery in April, 1944, via Fort Bragg, Fort Meade, and a Replacement Center in England. The 20-year-old wireman is the sole possessor, among the enlisted personnel in the Battery of the Purple Heart Award. He received the award as a result of being hit in the hand by a shell fragment while laying wire in France. He answered the President's note of greetings in July, 1943, immediately after graduating from High School. He intends to continue his studies after returning to 395 Shrewsbury Street.
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T/5 Milton D. Garland, the quiet man from Fredericksburg, Virginia, came to Division Artillery in May, 1944. He acknowledged a little note of greeting that he had received in July, 1943, and from that time until he came to Headquarters Battery he had basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. He spent the rest of the time in going to and from Replacement Centers. The 24-year-old wireman has done an exceptional fine job at his work of installing and maintaining communications. This was evidenced by his repairing lines under fire in the city of Bastogne, Belgium which earned for him the Bronze Star Medal. The former carpenter and refrigeration mechanic addresses his mail to 326, Forbs Street.
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T/5 Robert Goglin, alias Gabby, alias the Hawk is without a doubt one of the most colorful personalities of the battery. Not one of us would ever let the Hawk forget that he piloted the Schaeffer Brewery Express when he was a salesman in civilian life. The needlings were not without return remarks from the beer baron, who was always ready with an apt reply. The Hawk intends to set um an establishment of his own when he is given that precious paper which severs Army ties. The home office of the Hawk is located at 50 Grant St., Stratford, Conn.
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Pfc. Michael L. Grabowski was selected by a board of his friends and neighbors in New Britain, Connecticut, to begin his service in the Army in July, 1943. Mike, who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for the outstanding work he has done as a wire- man, received clerical training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, before coming to Division Artillery in April, 1944. The 21-year-old student looks forward to returning to school, probably business college, after he gets back to 398 Burritt Street.
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T 5 Chester V. Greer, 23, specializes in baking and preparing delicacies. No one complains when Chet bakes, for it is without exception that he turns out a savory product. 13 was unlucky for Chet for on that date he left his home at Laurel Bloomery, Route 1, Tennessee, for Fort Knox, Kentucky. Before wearing issued clothing, Chet was an electric welder and whether he will return to welding or baking is a decision Chet will soon make. In the short time with us, he has accepted responsibility and demonstrated his mastery of the work he has pursued.
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Pfc. Salvatore J. Grillo, 23, came to the Battery in July, 1942, well schooled in radio work, having been to Signal Corps Schools in Boston and Chicago. In the good old days, Salvatore lived at 146 Maple St., Lawrence, Massachusetts, and was associated with the textile industry. His good natured acceptance of the continual ribbings from the playful senior members of the radio section has established hirn as a regular guy among the fellows of the battery.
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T/5 Leroy G. Grob is a likeable 22-year-old chap from Ann Arbor, Michigan, who was trained at Fort Bragg and then shipped overseas. He joined the battery in England in April, 1944. It was during combat that everyone learned to appreciate Leroy's droll, salty humor. Being able to speak German, he was of invaluable assistance in warding off the Germans who insisted upon fraternizing. His record is not devoid of personal heroism. Leroy, with two others, flushed 20 German soldiers out of the woods near Zschoppelshain.
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T 4 Nicholas G. Guido, 33, the battery's chief coffee drinker is also quite a linguist. Nick picked up a speaking knowledge of French and was able to barter for fresh eggs and "vin" for his group. In Luxembourg, he gained enough knowledge of the language to acquire better billets. While in Germany he spoke Deutsch well enough to assist the Military Government. Nick spent most of his service at Fort Bragg, Fort Meade, Camp Miles Standish, and Cardiff, Wales. He joined us at Ramsden Heath, England. As a civilian Nick was equally as versatile, being an inspector, salesman, and office worker. 31 Morgan Place, North Arlington, New Jersey, is the home of Mary and Nick Guido.
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