| Pictorial History of the 63rd Infantry Division in Combat-Page 53 |
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| The following photographs of Heidelberg, Germany at the time of capture by US Forces (255th Infantry Regiment) were furnished by Major Randy Haufe, Headquarters US Army Europe and 7th US Army, stationed in Heidelberg, Germany. The photos were discovered in unit historian files. Although I can't identify any 63rd Infantry Division patches in the photos, the photos most likely are of 63rd Infantry Division units because the 255th Infantry Regiment was the first US unit into Heidelberg. (05/05) |
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| The "Die Alte Brucke" across the Rhein Neckar River destroyed by retreating German forces to slow the advancing American forces. |
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| US troops escorting German POWs through the streets of Heidelberg, Germany 1945. This was taken in the city square by the "Rathaus" of city hall. It still looks the same today. The Golden Faulkener Restaurant in the background is still there. |
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| US troops take a break along the Rhein Neckar River near Heidelberg. The railing still stands along the river today. |
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| US troops resting along the street at Bismark Platz in Heidelberg, Germany 1945. Across the street is the "Zeiting"(newspaper) bulding and a drug store. The drug store is still there. The newspaper, a Nazi publication, has long since gone out of business. |
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| US Troops prepare to cross the Rhein Neckar River at Heidelberg, Germany March 1945. |
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| Identified as two US Officers overlooking Heidelberg, 1945. One of the officers has been identified as Lt John Ford. A Lt John Ford was assigned to Hq 862d FA Battalion. |
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| Members of M Company, 255th Infantry Regiment in Germany- April 1945. Identified as being in the photo are: Pfc Charles F. Granadas, Pvt John Miller, Pfc Anton J. Ostir, Pvt James R. Carter, Porter, and T/4 George A Fait. |
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| Members of M Company, 255th Infantry Regiment in Germany, April 1945. Identified as being in the photo are: Pfc Charles F Granadas, Pfc Robert J. Harvin, Porter, Pvt. John Miller, Pfc Joseph R. Phillips, Sgt Ralph Woodhouse and another soldier identified as "Neddy" |
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| Capt Paul K. Bailey (Right) Hq 254th Infantry Regiment in Junglehausen, Germany 17 Apr 45. Other officer not identified. |