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  1. cobblejohn

    cobblejohn Member

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    Back in 2010 I became a member and frequented this site often, however since June of 2010 I moved, got several new jobs and so on. However now that things have finally become stable, I am able to get back onto the site. My grandfather was PFC John Bruszewski an served with the 4th Cavalry Group (4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron to be precise). Over the course of these past 4 years I have been able to connect many of he dots, however their are still dots left unconnected. I was wondering if anyone may have information or can point me to information out there on this units amazing history. Thanks and I look forward to being back on the site

    Cobblejohn
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Welcome back, Cobblejohn. I don't know what all you have, but I came across this website, although I'm sure you've seen it. http://www.4thcavalry.com/.

    Why don''t you tell us what you know, and we'll do our best to fill in the blanks.

    Found this as well.

    4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized
    Active as 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment (Horse-Mechanized), as of November 1939; regiment redesignated 4th Cavalry Regiment (Mechanized) 16 April 1942. Squadron redesignated as 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron on 21 December 1943. Arrived UK 15 December 1943. Landed piecemeal in Normandy beginning on D-Day. Most of the squadron fought across Cotentin Peninsula in June and
    early July, mainly attached to 9th Infantry Division. Supported 3d Armored Division and 9th, 4th, and 1st Infantry divisionsduring Cobra breakout beginning 26 July. Captured Villedieu on 1 August, screened 1st Division flank during Battle of Mortain. Rolled across France attached to XIX and VII corps. Entered Belgium on 3 September and Germany on 14 September with 4th Cavalry Reconnaissance Group, screening 9th Infantry Division’s flank. Held sections along Siegfried Line until 10 November. Committed to Hürtgen Forest 23 November-
    13 December. Joined Battle of the Bulge on 23 December. 4th Cavalry Group attached to 84th Infantry Division for counterattack on 3 January 1945. Crossed the Roer River on 25 February attached to 104th Infantry Division. Entered the Remagen bridgehead across Rhine on 21 March.
    Formed part of Ruhr Pocket line in late March and early April. Advanced into Harz Mountains, where offensive operations ended on 22 April.
    http://117th-cav.org/WWII%20History/WWII%20American%20Mechanized%20Cavalry%20Reconnaissance%20Squadron%20and%20Armored%20Reconnaissance%20Battalion%20Profiles.pdf

    You might also look here http://forums.wildbillguarnere.com/index.php?/topic/6645-4th-cavalry-reconnaissance-squadron/
     
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    Lou,

    Where to begin. I have the unit's history book, along with a first hand account from a gentleman who was assigned to the jeep my grandfather drove. I learned that they received a Belgian Order of the Day and a Presidential Unit Citation. I guess what I am looking for is more in depth information from where they were at or even some more first hand accounts from soldiers or families of soldiers. I have many of the dots connected and I am just looking to fill in those missing lines
     
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    LRusso216 Graybeard Staff Member

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    Cobblejohn, if you tell us what you still need, we'll do our best to help. Good luck.
     
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    I am going to go through everything I have and put together a detail account. If their is anything I need to fill in gaps I will let you know. Thanks for your help

    Cobblejohn
     
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    Cobblejohn

    I don't know if you are familiar with these

    http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4013coll2/id/1121

    www.dtic.mil/cgi-bin/GetTRDoc?AD=ADA299016

    The first one is all about the 4th Cavalry Group and the second has loads of references to the unit.

    I've been looking for a long time that 4th Cav unit history book you mentioned. I've been hoping that somebody would scan it and make it available for downloading. Any chance you could do that?
     
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    Greetings all,

    It doesn't appear that this discussion has seen much activity lately. My good friend, who turns 95 in a couple weeks, served in the Headquarters Troop of the 4th Cavalry, 1st Army, 7th Corps. He was Colonel Edward C Dunn's armored car driver from June 12, 1944 until November 29, 1944 when he was reassigned to be the Jeep driver for the new Commanding Officer, Colonel John MacDonald. I'd like to get in touch with others who might have information to share about the 4th Cav in WWII. I'd also like to be able to put my friend in touch with any other surviving members of this historic unit.

    Thanks.
     
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