He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Private. Service number was 39383423. Served with 757th Tank Battalion. The 757th was part of the 85th Infantry Division as an attached unit. After rehabilitation and training, the 85th took over the defense of the Arno River line from 15 to 26 August. The division attacked the mountain defenses of the Gothic Line on 13 September, and broke through, taking Firenzuola on the 21st. The 85th advanced slowly through mud and rain against heavy resistance taking La Martina and gaining the Idice River Valley road on 2 October, and reaching Mount Mezzano on the 24th overlooking the Po River Valley. From 27 October to 22 November 1944, defense areas near Pizzano were held. On the 23d, the division was relieved for rest and rehabilitation.
He had enlisted in the Army. Served during World War II. He had the rank of Private. Service number was 39383423. Served with 757th Tank Battalion. The 757th was part of the 85th Infantry Division as an attached unit. After rehabilitation and training, the 85th took over the defense of the Arno River line from 15 to 26 August. The division attacked the mountain defenses of the Gothic Line on 13 September, and broke through, taking Firenzuola on the 21st. The 85th advanced slowly through mud and rain against heavy resistance taking La Martina and gaining the Idice River Valley road on 2 October, and reaching Mount Mezzano on the 24th overlooking the Po River Valley. From 27 October to 22 November 1944, defense areas near Pizzano were held. On the 23d, the division was relieved for rest and rehabilitation.
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ROY V ADAMS
PVT 757 TK BN
WASHINGTON
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