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Pfc. Edward P. Kleszczewski, 26, lived at 1828 45th St., Kenosha, Wisconsin, and hopes to again some day in the future. Eddie left Kenosha in August, 1943 and was welcomed into Division Artillery in April, '44. Wire and communication are Eddie's specialty when in the service. When he is out of the Army, Eddie assumes the responsibilities of a foreman in a plant. He set up a huge laundry in Schloss Tonndorf and his organization and supervision of this project helped keep the Battery looking "sharper" than usual.
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T/4 William A. Kling left his native and, Brooklyn, in October, 1941, to do his duty for his country. After completing his basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, he stayed on at the Post as a member of the Officers' Training School until he joined Headquarters Battery in April, 1944. Bill continued to show the same high degree of efficiency, accuracy, and diligent devotion to duty a his work as assistant Supply Sergeant, as he did in his job as a bank teller before going to work for Uncle Sam. The 25-year-old cosmopolite yearns for the day when he an go back to the shores of the Gowanus Canal and the little old homestead at 1869 Madison St., in Brooklyn, New York.
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Tec. 3 Ernest F. Koerperich, our erstwhile aircraft mechanic is another old Division Artillery standby, having come to Artillery Command in December, 1943. From the time he entered the service in February, 1941, until he joined Artillery Command, he served with the 127th F. A. Bn., and 195th F.A. Bn, as well as attending various Army motor and air training schools. For his untiring efforts in maintaining our Air Force, he has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Ernie, who is 28 years old and a farmer by trade, hails from Selden, Kansas.
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Cpl. Willie L. Lugani is the man who all through combat, kept the records in order, the pay coming in, allotments going home, and the one man for whom most of the Battery is waiting to make out that all important certificate. Willie answered the President's note in February, 1943, by appearing in the flesh. He served in the 128th A. F. A. Bn. from his induction until April, 1944, when he was transferred to Headquarters Battery. The 21-year-old former college student was also a freight rate clerk prior to his entry into the service. He is yearning to get back to a pretty little gal named Pat and those pines surrounding High Point, North Carolina. After a brief rest he intends returning to the field of transportation.
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T/4 John R. MacMichael, now 35 years of age, was destined to be a Headquarters Battery man since '41, when he was inducted. Before fate decreed he was to be one of us Mac served with the 176th Infantry Regiment. His home is the "City of Brotherly Love," Philadelphia, and he has selected as his residence, 3205 South Tenth Street. Insurance and printing are his occupations on the outside, but in the Army Mac is a cryptograph expert. Now that hostilities have ceased, he is printing and developing photos for the men of the Battery.
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Pvt. Howard T. May, 25 years old, and generally known as "Sniffles," can be classed as a charter member of the 6th Armored Division. When the Division was activated at Fort Knox, Kentucky, May was one of the first men to join the cadre. He has followed the wake of the Sixth through Camp Chaffee, Louisiana, the Mojave Desert, Camp Cooke, Camp Shanks, England, and the Continent, with various tyes of vehicles, from tanks to "Peeps." May was a tool salesman in the days before zoot suits and khaki. When it is over, over here and over there, Sniffles will be with his wife at 6418 Fairfield Ave. in Los Angeles, California.
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Pfc. Virgil R. Moore, of the Tennessee Moores, took his oath of allegiance in February, 1943. From that time until he joined Division Artillery in April, 1944, he served with the. 231st A. F. A. Bn. In the performance of his duties as driver for the S-4 Section, Virg proved his worth by always getting where he had to go, and keeping his vehicle in running order at all times. The 22-year-old Tennesseean's main thought at present is to return to Route No. 1 in Dickson, where he received the note from the President that started him off on his stay in the Army.
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T/5 Howard T. Muraski is St. Paul, Minnesota's contribution to Division Artillery. From his induction into the service in August, 1942, he served with the 231st A. F. A. Bn. In April, 1944, he was transferred to Headquarters Battery. Ding is a man who has many and varied jobs in the Battery and performs all of them in a superior manner. His primary duties are those of assistant code clerk, and driver of the Message Center vehicle. In addition, he also had the job of operating the generator which kept the Battery supplied with light throughout the campaign. Furthering his education is the main thought right now, of the 23-year-old former ice plant worker.
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Cpl. Charles N. Musser, 31, found the invitation to combat in the mail box at his home, 831 N. Emerson St., Indianapolis, Indiana. That was in June of '43, and less than a year later he was overseas in an English camp assigned to the battery. He was a machinist and mechanic in civilian days. Charlie's knowledge came in handy many a time. In addition to his duties in the Fire Direction Center, Charlie was the machine gunner behind the .50 Cal. ground and ack ack gun. In recognition for meritorious services, Musser was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.
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S/Sgt. Randall C. Osteen is the man behind every man in Division Artillery, barring none. As Supply Sergeant he has kept the Battery fully, supplied despite bombs, bullets, shells, weather, distance, and an absence of supplies in Quartermaster Depots. Randy's first assignment upon entering the service in April, 1942, was with Regimental Headquarters of the 128th F. A. Regiment. In September, 1942, he was transferred to Artillery Command, making him another of the original elan. As a reward for his outstanding devotion to duty and the superb manner in which he has performed his job, he has had his chest graced with the Bronze Star Medal. The 33-year-old grocery magnate longs to get back to the balmy breezes at 2233 Delaware Ave. in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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