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March 15, 2025

March 15, 1945 (part 2) — Eliminating the deadly pillboxes and breaching the dreaded Siegfried Line into Germany

As a warming sun cleared the eastern horizon, the 30th Infantry received tremendous support from the air. When a 1,600-yard breach had been effected, Phil and his Love […]
March 9, 2025

March 9, 1945 — At the Regimental Officers Dance Phil is personally congratulated by General O’Daniel who calls him a helluva fighting man

At an awards ceremony, 3rd Infantry Division commander, General John W. O’Daniel. paid homage to Phil, saying, “To a helluva fighting man.” Then he smiled and leaned […]
March 15, 2025

March 15, 1945 (part 2) — Eliminating the deadly pillboxes and breaching the dreaded Siegfried Line into Germany

As a warming sun cleared the eastern horizon, the 30th Infantry received tremendous support from the air. When a 1,600-yard breach had been effected, Phil and his Love […]
March 9, 2025

March 9, 1945 — At the Regimental Officers Dance Phil is personally congratulated by General O’Daniel who calls him a helluva fighting man

At an awards ceremony, 3rd Infantry Division commander, General John W. O’Daniel. paid homage to Phil, saying, “To a helluva fighting man.” Then he smiled and leaned […]