All day they marched through desert sands with unrelieved thirst almost unbearable . They gained the desired ground, a little knoll in the desert, and they were able to hold the enemy off for about an hour. The initial group of 4,508 stepped ashore at 12:15 hrs on 26 January 1942 at Dufferin Quay, Belfast commanded by Major-General Russell P. Hartle. Thank you , Colleen Toledo. Does anyone have the history or POWs captured that day and where they went from there? Those Americana who were lightly wounded or who became ill because of fatigue, lack of food and water and could not keep up with the column were ruthlessly bayonetted or shot. My sister, his wife, married a WWll vet , taught school in White Hall, Illinois for 40 plus years and reared a beautiful daughter who became the mother of three young boys who grew into accomplished young men. You can come and stay with me. History. Included in Dulon’s service records is the awarding of the bronze star. I want to when that young man becomes of age to be able to tell him all I can about his namesake. He was a true HERO!!!! The U.S. upset at the Kasserine Pass was to continue for several days. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I have been able to find where he served with the 6th Commando. if anyone wants to visit the battlefield, i would be so glad to host him/her. I just found your comments and answer to my post about my father and the 6th Commando. One German truck was hit and set on fire. The Germans brought up several, tanks, all of them with yellow tigers painted on their sides and opened fire. 168th Field Artillery (155mm)(Motorized) Battalion Colorado National Guard 2. Pvt. Although the U.S. Army quickly brought up reinforcements and stiffened the line, there were many pockets of men who had borne the brunt of the initial attack who had not been captured. 6 Commando’s in N. Africa as well. The 168th Infantry served during the 'Punitive Expedition' pursuing Pancho Villa and the latter part of World War I. And he may, or may not, have been the HQ’s and Colonel Drakes cook. The men who did not surrender were killed by the Germans. niznizar@yahoo.com Another thing I am in the process of doing is searching the site to see other soldiers that died the same day and from there you may find some of these folks on the Find a Grave website that sometimes list information or email addresses of their surviving families. I was then told to write a letter requesting information on my uncle to: DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY U.S ARMY HUMAN RESOURCES COMMAND 1600 SPEARHEAD DIVISION AVENUE DEPT# 107 FORT KNOX, KY 40122-5100. My own father, Dulon’s brother, a WWII veteran himself remembered his brother reverently. I look forward to it. I am doing research for a book and would like to return to the region. Our men, with surging morale, thought it was the promised air support but it apparently was a lone night fighter, a little late getting back from its mission. As you were : Cannon Company, 34th Infantry Division, 168th Infantry Regiment, World War II, Story of the Fifteenth Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, The Deadeyes, the story of the 96th infantry division, The Old Guard; a story of the Third Infantry Regiment, Report after action; the story of the 103d Infantry Division, Proud heritage; the story of the Highland Light Infantry. ... 1st Battalion, 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division 540; 594. By that assignment he may have know Colonel Drake and the commanding staff personally. As noted by many, the saving grace of the debacle was the readiness of the US Army to learn its lessons and adapt accordingly.

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