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ROSTER

S/Sgt. Robert E. Hart, Jr. S/Sgt. Robert E. Hart, Jr., 30, is a pre-Pearl Harbor soldier, having been in the service since March, 1941. In April, 1941 Bob became Mess Sergeant of Headquarters Battery. He was a member of the "Yankee Division," the 26th Infantry Division. Lemon pie made from K and C lemon powder and cookie rations and other ingredients is the crowning feat of this chef. In any unit a mess sergeant is the target for the members' verbal abuses, and Bob suffered his fair share, but always came back with a witty retort. He supervised and served meals under all types of conditions and did a fine job. He received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievement.
T/3 Raymond E. Harwood T/3 Raymond E. Harwood, 23 years of age, is probably one of the most versatile of the first three graders. Whether the job was firing a battery, acting as gun chief, drafting, or drilling a battery, Ray never failed to perform the job in a most satisfactory manner. For consistent reliability and meritorious achievement, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The executive officer of the Bozham Club will hold the first reunion at 16 Smith St., Taunton, Massachusetts.
S/Sgt. Glenn M. Heckart S/Sgt. Glenn M. Heckart, is the man on whose shoulders fell the responsibility of all radio communications. As a result of his efforts, and technical skill and ability, Division Artillery was able to perform a large part, of the splendid job it did in combat. The Radio Chief, who is 26 years old, entered the Federal Service in November, 1940, in the 2nd Bn., 128th A. F. A. Regt., which later became the 231st A. F. A. Bn. in which he served until being transferred to Headquarters, Division Artillery. Glenn, who is a former carpenter, wears the Bronze Star Medal as proof of the work he has done. As for the future, all plans will be made from his home at 2221 South Grand Ave. in Sedalia, Missouri.
T/5 Ray H, Hulsey T/5 Ray H, Hulsey, the boy with the smile, answered the letter he got from the President with a personal appearance in April, 1943, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Ray, who has been driving the Battery Commander's "Peep" since the time he came to Headquarters Battery in April, 1944, has performed his duties in a superior manner. He proved his ability as huntsman when, as a member of a trio of Division Artillerymen, he helped kill two German soldiers and captured a third. This incident earned for the 21-year-old farmer from Murrayville, Georgia, the Bronze Star Medal.
Pfc. Peter Iannino Pfc. Peter Iannino, the barber from New Jersey, was selected by a board of his friends and neighbors, and not at the request of his customers, in August, 1942. Pete was in the 212th A. F A. Bn. from that time until April, 1944, when he joined Division Artillery. His ability to work hard, his music producing harmonica, accordian, and voice, coupled together with his jovial personality have made him an important part of the Mess Section. Pete, who is 23 years old, has one main ambition right now and that is to get back to 60 Sherwood Ave. in Patterson and then to that little shop with the red and white pole out front.
Pfc. William O. Johnson Pfc. William O. Johnson, 31, was a late Christmas present from the Army to the battery. Bill became a Headquarters man on the 26th of December, 1944, after making the rounds of the various camps in the U. S. A. He trained as a Cavalry man at Fort Riley, then went to Arkansas, Alabama, and from there to Marseilles, France, to later join Division Artillery in Luxembourg. In civilized days (peace time) our friend lived and worked in Galesburg, Illinois.
T/5 John M. Jones T/5 John M. Jones was no stranger to the Division Artillery, having been a member of the 128th Armored F. A. Bn. before joining Headquarters Battery in England. John spent most of his 37 years in the construction field, in citrus growing, and in the cattle business. The City of Lakes, Orlando, Florida, is the place he calls home. His letters are always addressed to his wife at 504½ N. Parrimore St. of that city. John's combat experiences are centered around his duties as a survey computer. In this field John and his party were often well in front of the Infantry gathering survey data. In rough spots, John joined the outpost guard in places where it wasn't safe enough to whisper.
Pvt. Thomas L. Jones Pvt. Thomas L. Jones joined the Battery on April 7, 1945, six months after his enlistment. In days prior to these spent in the Army, Jones attended a university and practiced taxidermy. Tom was trained as a radio operator and performs this job well. 1203 South 8th St., in Temple, Texas is where you'11 find Tom and his wife, Dot, after V-Day.
Pvt. Matthew Kaczowka Pvt. Matthew Kaczowka is rated as one of the best mechanics in the Battery. After his entry into the army in August, 1941, he was stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky, doing maintenance work. From there he was transferred to Division Headquarters Company in which he served until he joined Division Artillery in March, 1944. His military experience in motor maintenance was evidenced by the high degree of skill he showed in repairing and servicing the vehicles in the Battery. Adding color to his military experience is the job of tank driver and howitzer gunner in the Battle Wagon. Matty, who is27 years old, is a textile worker by trade and looks forward to his old pastime of lounging around 35 Cottage St. in New York Mills, New York.
T/5 Arthur D. Kimber T/5 Arthur D. Kimber is the tall man from Michigan who administered to all the aches, pains, and what nots in the Battery. The outstanding manner in which he performed his duties as a medical aid man earned for him the Bronze Star Medal. He received medical basic training after entering the service in June, 1943. After going through the channels of Replacement Depots, he joined Headquarters Battery in May, 1944. Prior to his entry into the Army, Art was a chemistry major at the University of Grand Rapids and after returning to 447 Hubbard St., NE., in Grand Rapids, he plans to continue his studies.


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