Serving the Pieces: The 242nd Field Artillery Battalion Wwii - Softcover

Walsh, Edward V

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ISBN 10: 0741432404 ISBN 13: 9780741432407

Publisher: Infinity Publishing, 2013

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The 242nd Field Artillery Battalion, a crack artillery unit of the US Army during WWII, was activated at Camp White Oregon in August 1942. Edward Walsh served with the unit from Camp White to Fort Sill, Oklahoma in training and in combat in Europe. The 242nd sailed from New York for Europe in 1944 and entered combat in September after deploying from Utah Beach, firing its 105 mm cannon...

About the Author

Born and raised in Seward County Nebraska, Edward Walsh left the family farm in 1942 and became a member of the 242nd Field Artillery Battalion. Following the war, he attended Nebraska Technical School and operated a service station for 25 years. Married with two sons, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren, Edward, now 85, wrote the account of his military service at the request of his family....

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Fantastic Work for it's GenreByM. Gardneron May 9, 2009Format: Paperback|Verified PurchaseIf you are looking for a personal history written by a common soldier describing their experiences serving the United States Army in WWII, Mr. Edward Walsh has a fine title for your collection! Mr. Walsh takes you to the beginning of his experience - you will journey with him from induction to boot camp, artillery training to shipping overseas,...

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