A Plaque and stone marker were placed near the town of Buchhof, Germany by men of F Company, 253rd to honor their fallen comrades who lost their lives in and around the town of Buchhof.
The memorial was placed near the site where Walter Dilbeck Jr won his Distinguished Service Cross for gallantry in action.
Pictures shown below were taken in 1974.
L-R Rear: Frank Schasfsma, Richard Holmes, John R Crews, and Al Fernow. Kneeling front L-R: Max Holtsclaw, William Smith and Joe Falkenstein. All are from F.Company 253rd except Falkenstein who was from H Co.
Names of the men of F Company, 253rd who honored their fallen comrades are: Frank Schasfsma(CO), Walter Dilbeck Jr (DSC), Albert Fernow, John Crews (CMH), Del Conroy, Phil Lachance, Charles Cherry, Richard E. Woodhams, Pete M. Finnie, Frank Messick and William G. Smith (lst/Sgt)
If you have further information about this memorial or pictures of the dedication please send the information by e-mail. We will arrange for receipt of pictures either over the internet or by mail. All photos will be returned after scanning is complete.
Photo taken27 Jun 02 by Fred Clinton while visiting the Jagst/Kocher River battlefields. The mounument is being maintained by a Herr Hermann Belz of Buchhof, Germany. If you would like to let him know how much we appreciate his taking the time to keep the monument in good order you can write him at Buchof D74196 Neuenstadt-Stein, Germany
Go to Presidential Unit Citation for battle in this area.
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