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Pictorial History of the 63rd
Infantry Division in Combat-Page 57

The following group of photographs are from the collection of Pfc Wayne S. Crosser,
Headquarters Battery, 863d Field Artillery Battalion, 63rd Infantry Division. All photos
appearing in this section relate to his unit unless otherwise indicated. Where possible I have
identified individuals, however where identification is not noted your assistance in identifying
these individuals would be appreciated.

Marseille, France harbor 1945 when unit arrived
in France from New York

German gun captured near Siegfried Line and used
by 863d FA to fire at enemy- March 1945

Wire team checking wire near destroyed bridge- Germany 1945

Wire Team checking communication wires near destroyed German bridge- 1945

Washing equipment in Germany 1945

Neily and Crosser Hq 863d FA Bn Germany 1945

L-R: Cpl Harry L. Neily and Pfc Wayne Crosser, in Germany 1945

Pfc Wayne S. Crosser, Hq 863d FA Bn- Germany 1945

Pfc Wayne S. Crosser, Hq 863d FA Bn standing in
the wreckage of a US Bomber- Germany 1945

Richard and Crosser Hq 863d FA Bn washing vehicles- Germany 1945

Washing captured German trailer using equipment
found in 'Germany 1945

Sgt Lester Richard and Pfc Wayne Crosser
preparing to wash 863d FA vehicles- Germany 1945

L-R: Pfc Joseph T. Kochol, T/5 Paul E. Wainwright, S/Sgt Lester Richard and Pfc
Marian V. Krupa Hq 863d FA Bn- Germany 1945

Motor Section personnel take a break- Germany 1945

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