Fallen during the Bulge. Let's never forget him ...

Private First Class Julius A DAVIS (ASN 34824787) - C/513th PIR

(April 03, 1925 - January 04, 1945)

Julius A DAVIS was born at Rebecca, De Kalb County, Georgia on April 03, 1925. He entered service at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia in July 10, 1943, received ASN 34824787 and was finally assigned as to C/513th PIR.

He was killed in action during the battle for Cochleval, on January 04, 1945, at the age of 19 yrs-old. Julius is permanently buried since 1949 to the Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery of Lithonia, De Kalb County, Georgia. 

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Fallen during the Bulge. Let's never forget him ...

Private First Class David A CAMP (ASN 38533190) - A/513th PIR

(August 24, 1924 - February 08, 1945)

Son of Noah and Pauline MEDEN - CAMP, David Abner CAMP was born in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas on August 24, 1924. He entered service on August 30, 1943 and received ASN 38533190. He was finally assigned as Pfc to A/513th PIR.

He was killed in action on February 08, 1945 while his unit fought in Great Duchy of Luxembourg. David is permanently buried since 1949 to the Grove Hill Memorial Park Cemetery of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas. 

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Fallen during the Bulge. Let's never forget him ...

Sergeant John C BAASE (ASN 36516085) - C/550th AIB

(January 16, 1921 - January 04, 1945)

Son of Charles and Susan BAASE, John Chester BAASE was born on January 16, 1921 at Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. He entered service in August 22, 1942 and received ASN 36516085. He was finally assigned to C/550th Airborne Infantry Battalion later re designated 550th Glider Infantry Battalion. In late December 1944, the 550th was attached to the 194th GIR as a third battalion of this regiment. It fought with this unit during the battle of the Bulge and was disbanded on early March 1945 with the 193rd GIR to consolidate the 194th GIR in its new configuration, according the T/O of December 1944.

Sergeant BAASE was killed in action during the first day of battle in the Bulge, on January 04, 1945, in the vicinity of Renuamont. He is now permanently buried to the Mount Olivet Cemetery of Saginaw, Saginaw County, Michigan. 

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Fallen during the Bulge. Let's never forget him ...

Private Jack ADRAGNA (ASN 33148207) - F/513th PIR

(December 16, 1917 - January 16, 1945)

Jack ADRAGNA was born at Carnegie, Allegheni County, Pennsylvania on December 16, 1917. He entered service at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania in February 5, 1942, received ASN 33148207 and was finally assigned as Pvt to F/513th PIR.

He was killed in action on January 16, 1945. Jack is now permanently buried to the Holy Souls Cemetery of Pittsbugh, Allegheni County, Pennsylvania. 

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Then and now in London ... 

I am currently in London for my work and I have take few moments to make a "Then and now" pic on the footprints of Merlin Buck. Merlin L Buck was member of HQ1 Company / 193rd GIR. While he was stationed in Chiseldon, he received a permission for visiting London. He makes several pics from this journey. This is one of them realized at Piccadilly Circus, probably in fall of 1944 and the same place today ! Note the fountain is no longer exactly at the same place. In 1944, it was still protected against the german air raids.

Enjoy,

TFH