WWII Letters D - Day 1st Division Germany " Buz Bombs " NAZI Swastika, KIA Related
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:585785 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
One original WW2 two page letter and censored envelope from an American hero, Prt. Richard L Porter of Company B & C. 18th Infantry, 1st Division.The letter is dated February 16th 1945. He writes about being camped out somewhere "in a great big pine forest and buzz bombs over head." The letter also come with two NAZI Swastika postal stamps torn from a letter or something. Here is some of what he writes: "This area is just like som...e of those Boy Scout Camps we used to go on. All day long I've been making things got it fixed up better than a Camporee - tables - wash stands - fire place - super de lux tent .... We're in a great pine forest. Pretty nice only bad thing is the mud. quite a bit of it lately ..... see some bus bombs now + then but none drop near here. I'm sending Home a division patch you can save it for me .... "
About this Infantryman: Prt Porter landed on Omaha Beach D-Day June 6, 1944 and participated in the great Saint Lo Normandy breakout and was in major action in France, Germany. The action was beyond all comprehension against the Germans and he received two Purple Hearts. Porter was in Company C & B, of the 18th Infantry.
Both Company B and Company C often fought together and they were very aggressive. In a recent book written about his Unit it says: "came in so fast and with so much fire the Jerries didn't know what hit them." (Quote from the book INFANTRYMEN, By Ralph Gordon)
Prt. Porter was out in front as an infantryman and when you see old WW2 news reels of American soldiers liberating towns in France he was one of those men. He was twice severely wounded in action. Prt. Porter lived in Pasadena California which is rare for a solider who fought in the European Theater. Prt. Porter was injured the first time while holding a hill near a German pill box when 20 lb. of TNT when off and gave him and other men in his platoon a body concussion the second time he was shot by a sniper in the jaw and neck. There is a new book out that tells the story about Prt. Porters Company C. 18th Infantry 1st Division unit: The Story of Company C Infantrymen: The Story of Company C 18th Infantry 1st Division from June 6, 1944 (the landing on Omaha, Beach) to 1945 by Ralph J Gordon. Ralph Gordon was a solider in C. Company from D-Day on Omaha Beach through to Victory in Europe Day and he was awarded a Silver Star.According to the Gordon’s book, out of the original Company C. 18th Infantry only 3 men from the original company made it though to the end of the war. I do not know all that Prt. Porter was awarded but I do know he had no less then two Purple Hearts. And he did live through the war, was in a English hospital recovering from wounds at wars end. I will include with this original letter some facsimile of letters describing how he was severely wounded, once in France and in Germany. Prt. Porter Dad served in WW1, his Dad warned him about France mud and the Germans. Prt. Porter’s Platoon Leader was Joseph W. Cambron who was (Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross) was killed in action in Germany October 8, 1944. Lt. Cambron was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his Gallantry in action in the Battle of Crucifix Hill (Haarberg, Hill 239), nearthe village of Haarenin Germany. Lt Cambron was in the lead attack Company C in the Battle of Crucifix Hill in the campaign to seize Aachen, Germany.His Distinguished Service Cross citation reads:
“The President of theUnited States of America, authorized by Actof Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Joseph W. Cambron (ASN:0-1317881), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against anarmed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 October1944, in Germany. Seriously wounded by a shell fragment as he led his platoon across an open field during an advance upon a pillbox, First Lieutenant Cambron dragged himself to a nearby shell crater to locate the source of the withering machine gun, automatic weapons and small arms fire which pinned his platoon to the ground. After crawling back to his squad leaders to issue necessary orders, when he was spotted by the enemy and again wounded. Despite intense pain, he remained staunch and directed effective fire upon the strong point to cover the withdrawal of his men. Observing a squad leader struck by a hail of bullets from the pillbox, First LieutenantCambron, although twice wounded, dragged himself across a completely exposed sector to the aid of his wounded sergeant. Again the object of devastating enemy fire, First Lieutenant Cambron was fatally wounded as he attempted to pull the sergeant to safety. First Lieutenant Cambron's fearless leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the1st Infantry Division, and the United StatesArmy.”General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No.3 (January 4, 1945)These letters are part of the greatest event in world history of the past hundred years. I have sold many of Porters letters for $100 each, I know that some of Pt Porter's letters are in the 1st Division War Museum. I am starting the bidding of the letters at $39.00 What you will get:You will get the original letter and envelopes as pictured and the Swastika paper. I will also include along with the original letters three facsimile letters, one from a wife who's husband was KIA written to Prt. Porters mother trying to get information on her husband's death and the other relating more about Prt. Porters injury. Also two recently printed 1st Division photos and a small picture print of Lt. Joseph W. Cambron. And I am showing in the listing photos some pages of the book that described what is Unit was dealing with about the time that this letter was written. You can fine the book on eBay for about $13-$15. and it is a great read.
Condition: good condition.Bidding conditions and mailing below:I ship Priority Mail US Post Service, three day delivery. The reason why I ship this way is virtually all of the items I sell are one of a kind and even though an item may not have a high selling price it is sometime priceless to the buyer. Also Priority Mail US Post Service is insured and is tracked to insure delivery. US buyers only. (I do make some exceptions for foreign buyers but you would need to email me to get approval for bidding.You must have bought over 25 items on eBay, Paypal preferred and you must have a good rating in order to buy on this item/items.I have a 100% rating and have sold many rare and important document, letters and items on Ebay so you know you will receive this original item.See photos for condition. Email me if you have any questions.
About this Infantryman: Prt Porter landed on Omaha Beach D-Day June 6, 1944 and participated in the great Saint Lo Normandy breakout and was in major action in France, Germany. The action was beyond all comprehension against the Germans and he received two Purple Hearts. Porter was in Company C & B, of the 18th Infantry.
Both Company B and Company C often fought together and they were very aggressive. In a recent book written about his Unit it says: "came in so fast and with so much fire the Jerries didn't know what hit them." (Quote from the book INFANTRYMEN, By Ralph Gordon)
Prt. Porter was out in front as an infantryman and when you see old WW2 news reels of American soldiers liberating towns in France he was one of those men. He was twice severely wounded in action. Prt. Porter lived in Pasadena California which is rare for a solider who fought in the European Theater. Prt. Porter was injured the first time while holding a hill near a German pill box when 20 lb. of TNT when off and gave him and other men in his platoon a body concussion the second time he was shot by a sniper in the jaw and neck. There is a new book out that tells the story about Prt. Porters Company C. 18th Infantry 1st Division unit: The Story of Company C Infantrymen: The Story of Company C 18th Infantry 1st Division from June 6, 1944 (the landing on Omaha, Beach) to 1945 by Ralph J Gordon. Ralph Gordon was a solider in C. Company from D-Day on Omaha Beach through to Victory in Europe Day and he was awarded a Silver Star.According to the Gordon’s book, out of the original Company C. 18th Infantry only 3 men from the original company made it though to the end of the war. I do not know all that Prt. Porter was awarded but I do know he had no less then two Purple Hearts. And he did live through the war, was in a English hospital recovering from wounds at wars end. I will include with this original letter some facsimile of letters describing how he was severely wounded, once in France and in Germany. Prt. Porter Dad served in WW1, his Dad warned him about France mud and the Germans. Prt. Porter’s Platoon Leader was Joseph W. Cambron who was (Awarded the Distinguished Service Cross) was killed in action in Germany October 8, 1944. Lt. Cambron was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his Gallantry in action in the Battle of Crucifix Hill (Haarberg, Hill 239), nearthe village of Haarenin Germany. Lt Cambron was in the lead attack Company C in the Battle of Crucifix Hill in the campaign to seize Aachen, Germany.His Distinguished Service Cross citation reads:
“The President of theUnited States of America, authorized by Actof Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Joseph W. Cambron (ASN:0-1317881), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against anarmed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 8 October1944, in Germany. Seriously wounded by a shell fragment as he led his platoon across an open field during an advance upon a pillbox, First Lieutenant Cambron dragged himself to a nearby shell crater to locate the source of the withering machine gun, automatic weapons and small arms fire which pinned his platoon to the ground. After crawling back to his squad leaders to issue necessary orders, when he was spotted by the enemy and again wounded. Despite intense pain, he remained staunch and directed effective fire upon the strong point to cover the withdrawal of his men. Observing a squad leader struck by a hail of bullets from the pillbox, First LieutenantCambron, although twice wounded, dragged himself across a completely exposed sector to the aid of his wounded sergeant. Again the object of devastating enemy fire, First Lieutenant Cambron was fatally wounded as he attempted to pull the sergeant to safety. First Lieutenant Cambron's fearless leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the1st Infantry Division, and the United StatesArmy.”General Orders: Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No.3 (January 4, 1945)These letters are part of the greatest event in world history of the past hundred years. I have sold many of Porters letters for $100 each, I know that some of Pt Porter's letters are in the 1st Division War Museum. I am starting the bidding of the letters at $39.00 What you will get:You will get the original letter and envelopes as pictured and the Swastika paper. I will also include along with the original letters three facsimile letters, one from a wife who's husband was KIA written to Prt. Porters mother trying to get information on her husband's death and the other relating more about Prt. Porters injury. Also two recently printed 1st Division photos and a small picture print of Lt. Joseph W. Cambron. And I am showing in the listing photos some pages of the book that described what is Unit was dealing with about the time that this letter was written. You can fine the book on eBay for about $13-$15. and it is a great read.
Condition: good condition.Bidding conditions and mailing below:I ship Priority Mail US Post Service, three day delivery. The reason why I ship this way is virtually all of the items I sell are one of a kind and even though an item may not have a high selling price it is sometime priceless to the buyer. Also Priority Mail US Post Service is insured and is tracked to insure delivery. US buyers only. (I do make some exceptions for foreign buyers but you would need to email me to get approval for bidding.You must have bought over 25 items on eBay, Paypal preferred and you must have a good rating in order to buy on this item/items.I have a 100% rating and have sold many rare and important document, letters and items on Ebay so you know you will receive this original item.See photos for condition. Email me if you have any questions.
