I had a number of Uncles in World War II from the little town of Lyndon Station, WI. Because WWII was in two theaters of War, I had uncles in both.
Pacific Theater with 32nd Infantry Division, Service Battery, 121st Field Artillery
Privates:
Arnold R. Rettammel
Arthur E Rettammel
Edward A. Rettammel
Joined Wisconsin National Guard, October 1940
Trained in Camp Livingston in Louisiana
From Fort Devens took train to San Francisco
Departed U.S. on ship, April 22, 1942
Arrived in Australia on May 14, 1942
In New Guinea and Philippines Islands
Return to United States in August / September 1945
European Theater with 5th Division, Company “M” 411th Infantry
William T. Rettammel
Private 1 st Class:
Joined – Enlisted in U.S. Army-May 16, 1941
In U.S. Service for 7 Months and 8days (trained in Fort Custer Michigan)
Inactive Status ERC November 24, 1941 to January 21, 1942
Date of Recall: January 22, 1942 at Fort Sheridan, IL.
Service Outside of U.S. and return dates:
Date of Departure: April 7, 1942 to Europe Theater, arrived on April 18, 1942
Departed Europe: September 1, 1945 and arrived in U.S. on September 11, 1945
Military Occupation and Specialty Number: Rifleman 745
Military Qualification(s): Exp. Infantry Badge and Combat Infantry Badge
Battles and Campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe
Decorations and citations:
- American Defense Service Ribbon,
- European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon w/1 Silver Battle Star,
- 6 Overseas Service Bars,
- 1 Service Stripe,
- Good Conduct Medal GO 61 Hq 1612 SCU 1945 Ft. Sheridan IL.
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