This is my annual post in honor of my brave uncle Clarence Schaeg who was KIA on this date in 1944. He enlisted in mid 1940 in the Texas National Guard. This unit was federalized on November 28, 1940 as the 36th Infantry Division and he became an original T-Patcher. He served in the Cannon Company of the 141st Regiment. The same proud Regiment that fought at the Alamo. He saw action in: North Africa In Reserve Invasion Of Salerno (Arrowhead) The Battle Of Cassino The Rapido River Crossing The Breakout Of Anzio The Surprise Cature of Velletri The Capture Of Rome The Invasion Of Southern France (2nd Arrowhead) The Battle Of Montelimar The Lost Battalion The Battle of The Colmar Pocket In The Voges Mountains He saw his final battle and was KIA just north of Mittlewihr, France along with 5 other brave souls of Cannon Company on December 12, 1944. May he and his fellow soldiers rest in peace at The Lorraine American Cemetery in St Anvold, France.....
Steve your uncle died right in the middle of Alsace wine country very close to the old medieval town of Riquewihr, have you had the pleasure of driving through the area ? Salute' to your uncle and his Company
My father was in the 505th AAA, the 900th AAA and the 473rd Infantry. He was in on the first five of your Uncle's campaigns. While they didn't know each other, my father and your uncle shared many of the same hardships. I wish others were as concerned with Italy as you are. RIP Clarence.
Thank you for all your kind words. Erich, I have an open invitation with some good friends that live close to Riqewihr and in Cassino, Italy. They are historians that have strong ties to the 36th Association. One day I will go and visit his battle sites and finish my book about his life and his battles. The problem is he invaded and saw action in some of the most expensive real estate in the world !! Southern France, and Southern Italy. VERY expensive to go there !! My Sister and Brother In Law visited his grave in 2009. The first family members to go there. On his birthday, January, 18th, I am going to release the photos and documents I have inherited from my family. The WW 2 Forum will be the first place I post them on. It includes pictures from his childhood, The Louisiana Manuvers, and the original telegram my grandfolks got informing him of his death and many other incredible photos. If anyone can lead me to a site that helps a novice generate a website, I would be thankful. Best Regards And Happy Holiday To All, Steve
Steve, Thanks for sharing this and a very respectful thanks for your uncles service and that of his fellow soldiers
This film trailer will bring a tear to your eye. Those Americans buried across western Europe are not forgotten by the people they liberated. HD MEDIUM VIDEO - Heroes Of Old Hickory
I am grateful you remembered him for the rest of us to know about his exemplary service to our country and the Allied cause. I hope you enjoy the completion of the book/studies/travel related to his story.
Not only 30th ID Old Hickory is remebered, a very honorable veteran named George Ciampa is doing for his foundation the Freedom Ring documentaries about serval subject, the latest yet to be released documentary is that about US Cemetary Henri Chapelle, see his site Welcome to LET FREEDOM RING
I received a note from Juerg in Switzerland, the founder of one of the best WW 2 sites around : standwheretheyfoughts jimdo page! He has done some additional research for me regarding my uncle's last stand. It was during the German counterattack, Operation Hawk.... It was the Grenadier Regiment 326 and Regiment Braun which attacked Mittlewihr and Ferme Boux, from the south. The objective was Hill 393. I knew about Hill 393, but having the names of the attacking units opens up new avenues for research !
