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The "mugshot" photos are scans of negatives that Special Forces Historians were given from the Association and they scanned them for us. Huge thanks to Ken Finlayson and Earl Moniz and their team for all the hard work.
This grouping of 2-3 has 79 total photos
This grouping of 2-3 has 79 total photos
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John Barnett
BARNETT, John, Private (D.72202) - Bronze Star Medal (United States) - Infantry - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 3 March 1945 and CARO/5419. BARNETT, John, Sergeant (D.72202) - Bronze Star Medal (United States) - Infantry (2nd Company, 3rd Regiment, First Special Service Force) - "for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Mt.Ours, France, on 13 September 1944." - Home in Montreal. Order APO 512, Headquarters, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, United States Army dated 20 January 1945 has citation. Cited with Sergeants George T. Bundy and Lawrence H. Devison and Privates Donald L. Fitzpatrick and Douglas E. Dickie (which see for citation). - - - - - - - |
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The listing under Dickie reads thus:
DICKIE, Douglas E., Private (F.30467) - Bronze Star Medal (United States) - Infantry (2nd Company, 3rd Regiment, First Special Service Force) - "for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near St. Ours, France, on 13 September 1944." - Home in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Order APO 512, Headquarters, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, United States Army dated 20 January 1945 has citation. Cited with Sergeants John Barnett, George T. Bundy and Lawrence H. Devison and Private Donald L. Fitzpatrick.
When their battalion commander asked for volunteers to make an assault section for a highly dangerous attack against enemy bunkers, these men readily volunteered. The ensuing fight was so fierce and at such close range that the enemy was forced to abandon the position, resulting in the capture of five prisoners and the surrender of twenty-five more later in the day, at which time it was learned that an enemy attack by four companies had been completely frustrated and thirty-two casualties inflicted by the daring assault of this section of fourteen men. The actions of these men are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.
Photos and info submitted by John's daughter Elizabeth
DICKIE, Douglas E., Private (F.30467) - Bronze Star Medal (United States) - Infantry (2nd Company, 3rd Regiment, First Special Service Force) - "for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near St. Ours, France, on 13 September 1944." - Home in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Order APO 512, Headquarters, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, United States Army dated 20 January 1945 has citation. Cited with Sergeants John Barnett, George T. Bundy and Lawrence H. Devison and Private Donald L. Fitzpatrick.
When their battalion commander asked for volunteers to make an assault section for a highly dangerous attack against enemy bunkers, these men readily volunteered. The ensuing fight was so fierce and at such close range that the enemy was forced to abandon the position, resulting in the capture of five prisoners and the surrender of twenty-five more later in the day, at which time it was learned that an enemy attack by four companies had been completely frustrated and thirty-two casualties inflicted by the daring assault of this section of fourteen men. The actions of these men are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.
Photos and info submitted by John's daughter Elizabeth
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Walter Bogus Jr
Detroit, MI 2-3 (Second Company, Third Regiment) Battles and Campaigns: Sicilian; Naples Foggia; Rome Arno; Southern France; Rhineland; Aleutian Islands Medals: Bronze Star; Purple Heart Decorations and Citations: Silver Battle Star; Bronze Battle Star; 4 Overseas Service Bars; 1 Service Stripe; Good Conduct Medal Highest Rank Held: Sgt Enlisted: August, 1942 In ETO: Nov, 1943 to September, 1945 Honorable Discharge: October, 1945. Personal: Married Pauline Dorie after the war, had 9 children and worked for General Motors until retiring to Escanaba Michigan. Born: 2-17-1922 Died: 4-2-1995 Photos and info submitted by son in law Ron Meltsner |
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Douglas Earle Dickie
3 Regiment (2 Company) Rank: Private Number: F/30467 Award: Bronze Star Place: France 1944 From Truro, Nova Scotia |
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Camille Gagnon
3 Regiment (2 Company) Rank: A/Sergeant Number: D/158509 Award: Silver Star Place: Italy 1944 Additional Information: Canada from Montreal,Quebec |
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Joseph Conrad LeGault
Rank: Lieutenant 2-3 Award: Silver Star Italy 1944 Ottawa, Ontario |
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Harlan S Morgan
Harlan in the foreground Picture taken in Gervaro,Italy 3 Regiment (2 Company) Le Roy,Montana,U.S.A. |
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Thomas George "Tommy" Prince
3 Regiment (2 Company) Rank: Sergeant Number: H/25272 Award: Silver Star,Military Medal Place: Italy 1944 (MM) France 1944 (SS) Additional Information: Canada from Winnipeg,Manitoba born 1915 Petersfield,Manitoba died 25.11.1977 Brookside Cemetery,Winnipeg |
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Harland "Victor" Rice
Photo above: Picture while a New Brunswick Ranger Served in 2-3 from Norton, New Brunswick Photos and submitted by son Brett Rice and grandson Brad Rice |
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John Barnett
BARNETT, John, Private (D.72202) - Bronze Star Medal (United States) - Infantry - awarded as per Canada Gazette dated 3 March 1945 and CARO/5419. BARNETT, John, Sergeant (D.72202) - Bronze Star Medal (United States) - Infantry (2nd Company, 3rd Regiment, First Special Service Force) - "for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near Mt.Ours, France, on 13 September 1944." - Home in Montreal. Order APO 512, Headquarters, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, United States Army dated 20 January 1945 has citation. Cited with Sergeants George T. Bundy and Lawrence H. Devison and Privates Donald L. Fitzpatrick and Douglas E. Dickie (which see for citation). - - - - - - - |
The listing under Dickie reads thus:
DICKIE, Douglas E., Private (F.30467) - Bronze Star Medal (United States) - Infantry (2nd Company, 3rd Regiment, First Special Service Force) - "for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near St. Ours, France, on 13 September 1944." - Home in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Order APO 512, Headquarters, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, United States Army dated 20 January 1945 has citation. Cited with Sergeants John Barnett, George T. Bundy and Lawrence H. Devison and Private Donald L. Fitzpatrick.
When their battalion commander asked for volunteers to make an assault section for a highly dangerous attack against enemy bunkers, these men readily volunteered. The ensuing fight was so fierce and at such close range that the enemy was forced to abandon the position, resulting in the capture of five prisoners and the surrender of twenty-five more later in the day, at which time it was learned that an enemy attack by four companies had been completely frustrated and thirty-two casualties inflicted by the daring assault of this section of fourteen men. The actions of these men are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.
Photos and info submitted by John's daughter Elizabeth
DICKIE, Douglas E., Private (F.30467) - Bronze Star Medal (United States) - Infantry (2nd Company, 3rd Regiment, First Special Service Force) - "for heroic achievement in connection with military operations against the enemy near St. Ours, France, on 13 September 1944." - Home in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Order APO 512, Headquarters, Mediterranean Theatre of Operations, United States Army dated 20 January 1945 has citation. Cited with Sergeants John Barnett, George T. Bundy and Lawrence H. Devison and Private Donald L. Fitzpatrick.
When their battalion commander asked for volunteers to make an assault section for a highly dangerous attack against enemy bunkers, these men readily volunteered. The ensuing fight was so fierce and at such close range that the enemy was forced to abandon the position, resulting in the capture of five prisoners and the surrender of twenty-five more later in the day, at which time it was learned that an enemy attack by four companies had been completely frustrated and thirty-two casualties inflicted by the daring assault of this section of fourteen men. The actions of these men are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the Allied Nations.
Photos and info submitted by John's daughter Elizabeth
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James W. Underwood
3-2 Charleston, WV Photos submitted by daughter Sandra Burns |
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