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.”
Photo from Zell am Zee,, Austria, summer 1945, 42nd Division, RAINBOW DIVISION
Photo from Zell am Zee,, Austria, summer 1945, 42nd Division, RAINBOW DIVISION
Early march 1945
winter 1945-46 Austria
