203rd Anti-Aircraft Artillery (Automatic Weapons) Battalion
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UNITS OF THE 203rd ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AUTOMATIC WEAPONS) BATTALION
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- Battalion Headquarters (Bn HQ/203)
- 203 AAA Commanding Officer
- Lt. Col. George C. McFarlin (??? - 18 December 1944 - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [18 December 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #128, 1 August 1945]:
LIEUTENANT COLONEL GEORGE C. McFARLIN (Army Serial Number 0265945), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Belgium, on 18 December 1944. Entered the military service from California.
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA CO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA Executive Officer
- Maj. Clyde W. Bradshaw (??? - 18 December 1944 - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [18-20 December 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #22, 21 January 1945]:
MAJOR CLYDE W. BRADSHAW (Army Serial Number 0339992), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Belgium, from 18 December 1944 to 20 December 1944. Entered the military service from Virginia.
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA XO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA S-1 Officer [Administration] (for Assistant S-1, see Headquarters Battery)
- 1st Lt. E. P. Alworth (??? - 18 December 1944 - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA S-1 on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA S-3 Officer [Operations]
- Capt. Henry A. Eaton (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???) [had been D/203 CO; see D/203 below for more about]
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA S-3 on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA Assistant S-3 Officer [Operations]
- Capt. Robert A. Reid (??? - 19 December 1944 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [19-22 December 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #22, 21 January 1945]:
CAPTAIN (then FIRST LIEUTENANT) ROBERT A. REID (Army Serial Number 01050890), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Belgium, from 19 December 1944 to 22 December 1944. Entered the military service from Massachusetts.
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA Assistant S-3 on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA S-4 Officer [Supply] (for Assistant S-4, see Headquarters Battery)
- Capt. Vernon W. Nickerson (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA S-4 on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA Liaison Officer
- 1st Lt. Lawrence W. Zetzman (??? - 15 October 1944 - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [15 October 1944 - 15 April 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #86, 28 May 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT LAWRENCE W. ZETZMAN (Army Serial Number 01047005), Coast Artillery, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 15 October 1944 to 15 April 1945. Entered the military service from Minnesota.
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA Liaison Officer on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA Chaplain
- Capt. Joseph C. O'Neill (States - Duration?)
- [14 August 1944 - 6 January 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #120, 24 July 1945]:
CAPTAIN (CHAPLAIN) JOSEPH C. O'NEILL (Army Serial Number 0442018), 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 14 August 1944 to 6 January 1945. Entered the military service from Ohio.
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA Chaplain on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- Headquarters Battery (HQ Btry/203)
- HQ Btry/203 Commanding Officer
- 1st Lt. Norton M. Bedford (States - Duration)
- [11 August 1944 - 25 March 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #66, 22 April 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT NORTON M. BEDFORD (Army Serial Number 01045669), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 25 March 1945. Entered the military service from Missouri.
- [8 May 1945] HQ Btry/203 CO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA Motor Transportation Officer
- 1st Lt. Donato J. Curcio (States - Duration)
- [26 June 1944 - 14 November 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #95, 22 November 1944]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT DONATO J. CURCIO (Army Serial Number 01046759), Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France Belgium and Holland, from 26 June 1944 to 14 November 1944. Entered the military service from New York.
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA Motor Transportation Officer on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA Assistant S-1 Officer [Administration]
- WOJG Zachaeus M. Stanaland (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA Assistant S-1 Officer on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA Assistant S-4 Officer [Supply]
- CWO Orlando J. Pulzone (States - Duration)
- [11 August 1944 - 12 March 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #55, 27 March 1945]:
CHIEF WARRANT OFFICER ORLANDO J. PULZONE (Army Serial Number W2108530), NMB, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 12 March 1945. Entered the military service from New York.
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA Assistant S-1 Officer on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- Battery "A" (A/203)
- A/203 Commanding Officer
- Capt. Leonard A. Zerull (States - Duration)
- [11 August 1944 - 1 May 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #86, 28 May 1945]:
CAPTAIN LEONARD A. ZERULL (Army Serial Number 0327411), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 1 May 1945. Entered the military service from Kansas.
- [8 May 1945] A/203 CO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- A/203 Executive Officer
- 1st Lt. Edward N. Gilbert (States - Duration)
- [11 August 1944 - 1 May 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #100, 15 June 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT EDWARD N. GILBERT, JR. (Army Serial Number 010141560), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 1 May 1945. Entered the military service from Connecticut.
- [8 May 1945] A/203 XO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 1st Platoon (1/A/203)
- 1/A/203 Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Donald H. Weeks (States-Duration)
- [11 August 1944 - 19 April 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #72, 2 May 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT DONALD H. WEEKS (Army Serial Number 01046683), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 19 April 1945. entered the military service from New Hampshire.
- [8 May 1945] Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 1/A/203 Assistant Platoon Leader
- 2nd Lt. Albert J. Bepersti (States - Duration)
- [26 June 1944 - 13 October 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #69, 28 October 1944]:
Technical Sergeant Albert J. Bepersti (Army Serial Number 33346231), Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium and Holland, from 26 June 1944 to 13 October 1944. Entered the military service from Pennsylvania.
- [about 14 October 1944] Battlefield commission
- [8 May 1945] Assistant Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 2nd Platoon (2/A/203)
- 2/A/203 Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Rainsford E. Colbath (States-Duration)
- [11 August 1944 - 19 April 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #72, 2 May 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT RAINSFORD E. COLBATH (Army Serial Number 01055251), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 19 April 1945. Entered the military service from Massachusetts.
- [8 May 1945] Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 2/A/203 Assistant Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. James M. Brakebill (??? 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] Assistant Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- Battery "B" (B/203)
- B/203 Commanding Officer
- Capt. Benjamin C. Watkins (1 July 1944 - 12 October 1944)
- [26 June 1944 - 12 November 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #86, 28 May 1945]:
CAPTAIN BENJAMIN C. WATKINS (Army Serial Number 0390424), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 1 July 1944 to 12 October 1944 and from 20 January 1945 to 1 May 1945. Entered the military service from Virginia.
- ???
- Capt. Benjamin C. Watkins (20 January 1945 - 1 May 1945)
- [26 June 1944 - 12 November 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #86, 28 May 1945]:
CAPTAIN BENJAMIN C. WATKINS (Army Serial Number 0390424), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 1 July 1944 to 12 October 1944 and from 20 January 1945 to 1 May 1945. Entered the military service from Virginia.
- [8 May 1945] B/203 CO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- B/203 Executive Officer
- 1st Lt. Leroy Webb (??? - 14 October 1944 - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [14 October 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #69, 28 October 1944]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT LEROY WEBB (Army Serial Number 01057302), Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Holland, on 14 October 1944. Entered the military service from South Carolina.
- [8 May 1945] B/203 XO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 1st Platoon (1/B/203)
- 1/B/203 Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Lawrence R. Laughlin (States-Duration) [may have been in D/203 before B/203]
- [11 August 1944 - 31 March 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #66, 22 April 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT LAWRENCE R. LAUGHLIN (Army Serial Number 01050772) Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 31 March 1945. Entered the military service from Massachusetts.
- [?? December 1944] Wounded by a bullet through his ankle [source: D/203 veteran William Peters]
- [8 May 1945] Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 1/B/203 Assistant Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Keith P. Moore (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] Assistant Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 2nd Platoon (2/B/203)
- 2/B/203 Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Oliver H. Stafford (States-Duration)
- [1 November 1944 - 5 May 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #66, 22 April 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT (then SECOND LIEUTENANT and FIRST LIEUTENANT) OLIVER H. STAFFORD (Army Serial Number 010152579), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 31 March 1945. Entered the military service from California.
- [8 May 1945] Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 2/B/203 Assistant Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Richard C. Pinegar (??? - 14 October 1944 - Duration)
- [14 October 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #70, 31 October 1944]:
SECOND LIEUTENANT RICHARD C. PINEGAR (Army Serial Number 01056512), Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Holland, on 14 October 1944. Entered the military service from Tennessee.
- [20 December 1944] Awarded Purple Heart [7AD General Order #2, 1 January 1945]:
SECOND LIEUTENANT RICHARD C. PINEGAR (Army Serial Number 01056512), Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, for wounds received as a result of enemy action on 20 December 1944, in the Laroche Area, Belgium. Entered the military service from Tennessee.
- [8 May 1945] Assistant Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- Battery "C" (C/203)
- C/203 Commanding Officer
- Capt. Farrell Johnson, Jr. (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] C/203 CO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- C/203 Executive Officer
- 1st Lt. Charles R. Horton (1 November 1944 - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [1 November 1944 - 1 May 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #86, 28 May 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT CHARLES R. HORTON (Army Serial Number 01043669), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 1 November 1944 to 1 May 1945. Entered the military service from Nebraska.
- [8 May 1945] C/203 XO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 1st Platoon (1/C/203)
- 1/C/203 Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. James M. Brantley (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [26 June 1944 - 12 November 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #82, 14 November 1944]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT JAMES M. BRANTLEY (Army Serial Number 01050560), Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium and Holland, from 26 June 1944 to 12 November 1944. Entered the military service from North Carolina.
- [8 May 1945] Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 1/C/203 Assistant Platoon Leader
- 2nd Lt. Winfield D. Buzby (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] Assistant Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 2nd Platoon (2/C/203)
- 2/C/203 Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Eugene C. Owen (1 November 1944-Duration)
- [1 November 1944 - 5 May 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #110, 6 July 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT EUGENE C. OWEN (Army Serial Number 0520360), Coast Artillery, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 1 November 1944 to 5 May 1945. Entered the military service from Texas.
- [8 May 1945] Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 2/C/203 Assistant Platoon Leader
- ??? (no one listed on V-E Day)
- Battery "D" (D/203)
- D/203 Commanding Officer
- Capt. Henry A. Eaton (States - 2 January 1945 - ???)
- [26 June 1944 - 14 November 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal (7AD General Order #95, 22 Nov 1944):
CAPTAIN HENRY A. EATON (Army Serial Number 0412422), Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium and Holland, from 26 June 1944 to 14 November 1944. Entered the military service from California.
- [2 January 1945] Provided Combat Interview about events of St. Vith area defense:
Interviewer T/3 Hubert Wisbey, Historical Section, 7th Armored Division
Interview with Capt. H. A. Eaton, CO of D Btry, 203rd AAA Bn. 2 January 1945
In the morning on the 18th of December at approx 0800, D Btry was entering the town of STAVELOT, having passed under the RR pass. Capt Eaton noticed mobile TD's setting up in the town. At about this time, the Germans attacked from the hill from the direction of MALMEDY, E of STAVELOT, with direct 88, MG and SA fire. The entire battery in column sprayed the hill with their 37's and multiple 50's. Three MG positions in buildings about 400-500 yds away were observed to be silenced. The Capt noticed that artillery fire was being directed at the RR bridge over the road in an attempt to knock it down and trap the battery. While the rest of the the column would cover with fire, one vehicle at a time was turned around until the entire column had been turned and then it headed back toward SPA. Only one vehicle, a M-16 half track, was lost by a direct hit with a mortar shell. The battry took a round about route: Spa-Theux-Louveign-Aywaille-Barveux-Samree-Vielsalm. They arrived at about 1500, 19 December.
- [???] Became Battalion S-3 Officer by 8 May 1945
- 1st Lt. Harry Hanzlik (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [11 August 1944 - 15 April 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #69, 25 April 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT HARRY HANZLIK (Army Serial Number 01046819), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 15 April 1945. Entered the military service from Connecticut.
- [8 May 1945] D/203 CO on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- D/203 Executive Officer
- ??? (no one listed on V-E Day roster)
- 1st Platoon (1/D/203)
- 1/D/203 Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Clayton G. Lovell (??? - 20 December 1944 - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [20 December 1944] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #6, 5 January 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT CLAYTON G. LOVELL (Army Serial Number 01050786), Coast Artillery Corps, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in Belgium, on 20 December 1944. Entered the military service from New Hampshire.
- [8 May 1945] Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 1/D/203 Assistant Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Robert M. Sullivan (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] Assistant Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 2nd Platoon (2/D/203)
- 2/D/203 Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Jerome L. Aleff (States-Duration)
- [11 August 1944 - 20 April 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #69, 25 April 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT (then SECOND LIEUTENANT and FIRST LIEUTENANT) JEROME L. ALEFF (Army Serial Number 01057662), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 20 April 1945. Entered the military service from Wisconsin.
- [8 May 1945] Platoon Leader of 2nd Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 2/D/203 Assistant Platoon Leader
- 1st Lt. Calvin P. Bigelow (States-Duration)
- [11 August 1944 - 20 April 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #69, 25 April 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT (then SECOND LIEUTENANT and FIRST LIEUTENANT CALVIN P. BIGELOW (Army Serial Number 01056982), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 20 April 1945. Entered the military service from Michigan.
- [8 May 1945] Assistant Platoon Leader of 1st Platoon on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- Other D/203 Officers (Role Not Yet Known)
- 1st Lt. Norton M. Bedford (??? - ???)
- [11 August 1944 - 25 March 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #66, 22 April 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT NORTON M. BEDFORD (Army Serial Number 01045669), Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 25 March 1945. Entered the military service from Missouri.
- [???] Became CO of Headquarters Battery at some point before May 8, 1945; had rank of Captain on May 8, 1945 [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA; D/203 veteran William Peters]
- 1st Lt. Lawrence R. Laughlin (States-Duration)
[NOTE: William Peters said D/203 had a 1st Lt. McLaughlin until he was wounded during the Bulge. There was no 1st Lt. McLaughlin in the post-war 203 AAA directory, but there was 1st Lt. Laughlin, who was 1/B/203 Platoon Leader on V-E Day.]
- [11 August 1944 - 31 March 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #66, 22 April 1945]:
FIRST LIEUTENANT LAWRENCE R. LAUGHLIN (Army Serial Number 01050772) Coast Artillery Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 11 August 1944 to 31 March 1945. Entered the military service from Massachusetts.
- [?? December 1944] Wounded by a bullet through his ankle [source: D/203 veteran William Peters]
- Medical Detachment (Med/203)
- 203 AAA Medical Officer
- Capt. Autino Fiore (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA Medical Officer on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA Assistant Medical Officer
- 1st Lt. Edgar L. Colton (??? - 8 May 1945 - ???)
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA Assistant Medical Officer on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
- 203 AAA Dental Officer
- Capt. Philp D. Sunseri (States - Duration)
- [18 December 1944] Awarded Purple Heart [7AD General Order #136, 31 December 1944]:
CAPTAIN PHILIP D. SUNSERI (Army Serial Number 0489201) Dental Corps, United States Army, for wounds received as a result of enemy action on 18 December 1944, in the Stavelot Area, Belgium. Entered the military service from Louisiana.
- [24 July 1944 - 27 February 1945] Awarded Bronze Star Medal [7AD General Order #50, 17 March 1945]:
CAPTAIN PHILIP D. SUNSERI (Army Serial Number 0489201), Dental Corps, 203d Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion (SP), United States Army, for distinguishing himself by meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, from 24 July 1944 to 27 February 1945. Entered the military service from Louisiana.
- [8 May 1945] 203 AAA Dental Officer on V-E Day [source: Post-war history of 203 AAA]
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AWARDS TO THE 203rd ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AUTOMATIC WEAPONS) BATTALION AND MEMBERS
- Unit Awards
- Individual Awards
For the awards to officers, see the unit lists above.
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BOOKS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS SPECIFICALLY ABOUT THE 203rd ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AUTOMATIC WEAPONS) BATTALION
- 203rd AAA AW Battalion Morning Report Stations (Locations) and Record of Events - Spreadsheet of the Stations (locations) for each day and occasional "Record of Events" entries from the Morning Reports. These are a gold mine of information about where each company was on any given day. Click on the title above to go to the 7th Armored Division Document Repository, where you will find the 203rd AAA Morning Reports listed under each month for which I have information thus far.
- Combat Interviews of the 203rd Anti-aircraft Artillery Battalion: St. Vith Salient December 17-23, 1944 (Click here for information on this book.)
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BOOKS THAT MENTION THE 203rd ANTI-AIRCRAFT ARTILLERY (AUTOMATIC WEAPONS) BATTALION
This is a growing list. Please forgive me for any omissions and let me know, so I can add them.
- Defense of St. Vith, Belgium: December 17-21, 1944
- US Army Armored School Research and Evaluation Division. The Defense of St. Vith, Belgium 17-23 December 1944: An historical example of armor in the defense. Fort Knox: Armored School. (Click here for information on this book.)
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