Monday, March 7, 2016

Timeline Italy--1943-44

EDITOR'S NOTE:  Here is a list from Robert's diary of the locations he served in during his time in Italy.  He was awarded a Bronze Star on March 10, 1944. 
Individual diary entries will follow in upcoming posts.
December 1943--Magnano
January 1944--Mt. Trocchio (1/4 mile from Cassino)
February 1944--Caserta--Rest Camp for Two Weeks
March 1944--Back to Cassino.  Americans take Cassino later in the month.
April 1944--Still in Cassino.  995th now supporting British 12th Company.
May 1944--Naples, Cervano, San Vittore, and then back to Cassino.  New positions in Vallecorsa, Pico, Ceprano and Pafi
June 1944--Moved to village of Fesentino, 5th Army takes Rome.  In May-June, 995th had positions on Gustav Line, Anzio Beachhead Line, Alban Hill Line.  Also had new positions at Lake Bracciano, Auco de Peuto, and Buon Convento.
July 1944--New position at Siena (with French troops).  On July 24, the 995th was pulled out of the line and sent to Orbetello Peninsula.


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