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Cousin Eddie’s Photos

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John shared these photos taken by his cousin Eddie.

“My cousin Eddie Bachmann got drafted in May 1944, ended up south of the battle of the Buldge around Hagenau, France, in january 1945 as a mortar man. The 42 Division went on to liberate Dachau in April 1945 and by mid summer were occupation troops in Zell am See, Austria. By that time he was a 6 stripe Sergeant and still only 18. Here are some photos of his buddies and Jeeps. He later became a Catholic priest.”

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Photo from Zell am Zee,, Austria, summer 1945, 42nd Division, RAINBOW DIVISION

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Photo from Zell am Zee,, Austria, summer 1945, 42nd Division, RAINBOW DIVISION

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Early march 1945

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winter 1945-46 Austria

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Ed Bachmann Austria winter 1945-46, 19 years old and a 6 stripe sergeant, MASTER SERGEANT

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DACHAU, April 29, 1945

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DACHAU, April 29, 1945

 

3 Comments on “Cousin Eddie’s Photos

  1. Kelly Villanueva

    My uncle, who sadly passed away last month, was in the 42nd, Rainbow Division, Zell Am See, Austria, 1945 – 1946. His name was Luca Coacci. Aka Lou(i) or “Bullet”. Was my uncle listed on your page of orders?

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