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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