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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 when and where they were needed in support
of General Patton's Third Army. Walsh recounts his experiences
in training and in combat with the 242nd on its journey to
VE Day.
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. With the help of his wife Jeanne and grandson Vince, two different
242nd websites were created. Today, Ed corresponds via email with those interested
in the 242nd and its members. |
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