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T/4 Robert L. Davis T/4 Robert L. Davis is the man who so efficiently operated the radio in the Executive track. He came into the Federal Service back in November, 1940, as a member of the 128th A. F. A. Regiment. He served with that unit until he joined Division Artillery in April, 1944. The excellent performance of his duties has earned for Dave, who is 22 years old, and a former student, the Bronze Star Medal. His first plan for the future is to get home to Bethany, Missouri where all subsequent planning will be done.
Sgt. William M. Dinker Sgt. William M. Dinker, the Pittsburgh flash was stationed at Fort Bragg, N. C., from the time he entered the service in January, 1942, until he came overseas. Serving as Ammunition Sergeant as well as S-1 Sergeant since he joined Division Artillery in April, 1944, he has done an outstanding job. Evidence of this is the Bronze Star Medal which he proudly wears. The 25-year-old former hotel room clerk patiently awaits the day he will be able to go back to 4015 Grizella St. in good old Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
T/5 Andrew Duchon T/5 Andrew Duchon, 37-year-old Shamokin baseball umpire, left 205 South Shamokin St., Shamokin, Pennsylvania, the home of Andy's favorite brew, to travel through Fort Smith, Arkansas, Louisiana, the California Desert, then England, and the countries involved in the conflict. As a driver of a thin skinned vehicle, he ran the gauntlet of five campaigns of the war in Europe and was never scratched. Later on he was designated to handle the U. S. Mail for Headquarters Battery.
T/5 John F. Einsfeld T/5 John F. Einsfeld, 29, was trained as a tank driver at Fort Knox, and was able to utilize the basic principles of armor and its use in combat. Often sent ahead to scout and reconnoiter the territory ahead of the column, John drove his light tank where ever it was to be used. Entrusted with guarding a forward position, John and his tank crew never broke faith with those whom he and the crew guarded. Building construction is John's trade. John, his wife and children reside at 318 Chestnut St., Hamilton, Ohio.
T/5 Frank Fedorko T/5 Frank Fedorko, the 21-year-old Russian from Portage, Pennsylvania, first moved to the "hup, twop, threep, fourp," at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. In April, 1944, he signed a contract to lay wire for Headquarters Battery. Although he has been a very successful leg man for the wire section, Frank has no intention of signing a long term contract. He is more anxious to get back to those Saturday pay days and Vera.
Pfc. William E. Fey, Jr. Pfc. William E. Fey, Jr., known as Duffy to one and all, introduced Division Artillery to his Brooklyn brand of humor with his advent to Headquarters Battery in October, 1944. After his induction into the service in June, 1942, he had basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and was then assigned to the 355th F. A. Bn. of the 76th Division. Bill, who is a wireman, proved himself to be of keen mind when his quick thinking saved the life of Cpl. Eckles who was caught on a live, high tension wire. For this act of heroism he was awarded the Soldier's Medal. Duffy, who is 27 years old and a former employee of the Canada Dry Ginger Ale Corp., hopes before long to get back to his home at 63 Lincoln Ave., Cypress Hills, Brooklyn, New York.
S/Sgt. Peter A. Flannery S/Sgt. Peter A. Flannery has recently taken over the job of Message Center Chief. Prior to that he was the Code Clerk, an assignment he performed so well that he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. The former bank clerk, who is a native of New Jersey, is another of the original members of Headquarters Battery, having been with Artillery Command until the activation of the Battery. Looking forward to final victory, Pete, who is 22 years old, hopes for the day when he can return to 35 Benson St. in Bloomfield. Having been in the Army since December, 1942, he promises to work hard at his career of being a civilian.
Pvt. Arthur R. Foreman, Jr. Pvt. Arthur R. Foreman, Jr., Hornell's 20-year-old gift to the sport world and Headquarters Battery, left his two passions in life, Tinky and basketball, to join the Communications Section of Headquarters Battery, as chief switchboard operator, in April, 1944. The speed and agility he displayed on the court was put to advantage on the switchboard. Long, tiresome hours, exemplary service, and an unerring knack for dodging wayward shells earned for the boy one shiny Bronze Star Medal. Art impatiently waits for the day when he can bring Tinky to 46 Ravine St., Hornell, N. Y., as Mrs. Art Foreman, Jr.
T/5 Philip J. Francis T/5 Philip J. Francis, erstwhile editor of the "Div Arty Rag," having received his greetings at 51 Lemon St. in Buffalo, N. Y., answered the President's call in February, 1942. It was indeed a sad day for the Police Force of Buffalo. Known among his friends as "Mauldin," Phil weathered the rigors of combat as a clerk and typist for the Executive Section when not up front looking for Heinies. Prior to joining Artillery Command at Camp Cooke, he was with the 6th Armored M. P.'s--it is in his blood--Division Headquarters Company, Service Company, plus a short stay at the Officer Candidate School at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Confidentially, the 27-year-old beat pounder hopes to be at it before too long.
Pfc. Samuel W. Frazee Pfc. Samuel W. Frazee, the man from Ellamore, West Virginia, came to Division Artillery in April, 1944. He appeared at the request of the President at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in December, 1941 where he had his basic training. He was then transferred to the 212th A. F. A. Bn. where he served in the Headquarters Battery Maintenance Section. As the Colonel's driver and enlisted aide, Sam has done a most admirable job. The 25-year-old former baker has made no definite plans for the future as yet.


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