ID'd 45th Infantry Division Army Personal Battle Hero Lot WW2 Grouping
Headline reads in Rhodes' hometown newspaper:
"Rhodes' Outfit Is Cited for Bravery, Italy Beachheads:
Private Robert Rhodes is a member of the First Battalion, 179th Infantry, U.S. Army, which was recently commended by its commanding officer for carrying on "Bravely and courageously in the face of overwhelming enemy strength." A copy of the Citation has been received by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Rhodes, of 20 South William Street.
Pvt. Rhodes, who is in the thick of the fighting in Italy, entered the Army with a selective Service group from district 389 last May. He has been overseas since last October.
The Citation, signed by Major Harry W. Hughes of the 179th Infantry, is as follows:
Fighting over terrain which offered the minimum of cover and concealment, in extremely unfavorable weather conditions, under constant and heavy enemy artillery fire, and against numerical superiority, you carried on your missions in such a heroic manner as to command the respect and commendation of your commanding officer.
Each individual has proven beyond all doubt that he is a true American soldier and has exemplified the highest traditions of that service. To you who fought with such loyalty, perseverance, and determination against the enemy must go credit for the successful defense of the beachhead line and of the beachhead itself.
I wish to express my personal thanks and commend you for you gallantry in action. It is a source of much pride that I have such men serving under my command."
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star
Good Conduct Medal
Combat Infantry Badge
American Campaign Medal
WWII Victory Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Quartermaster Corps Pin
Named Dog Tag
45th Infantry Brigade Oklahoma Patch on Uniform
Personal Documents
Personal US Army Books
Paperwork "Group Movement Orders w/ List of All Men in the Battalion" Dated 2 Aug 1944 & 3 Sep 1944 + much more.
Uniform and Fatigues
Headline reads in Rhodes' hometown newspaper:
"Rhodes' Outfit Is Cited for Bravery, Italy Beachheads:
Private Robert Rhodes is a member of the First Battalion, 179th Infantry, U.S. Army, which was recently commended by its commanding officer for carrying on "Bravely and courageously in the face of overwhelming enemy strength." A copy of the Citation has been received by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Rhodes, of 20 South William Street.
Pvt. Rhodes, who is in the thick of the fighting in Italy, entered the Army with a selective Service group from district 389 last May. He has been overseas since last October.
The Citation, signed by Major Harry W. Hughes of the 179th Infantry, is as follows:
Fighting over terrain which offered the minimum of cover and concealment, in extremely unfavorable weather conditions, under constant and heavy enemy artillery fire, and against numerical superiority, you carried on your missions in such a heroic manner as to command the respect and commendation of your commanding officer.
Each individual has proven beyond all doubt that he is a true American soldier and has exemplified the highest traditions of that service. To you who fought with such loyalty, perseverance, and determination against the enemy must go credit for the successful defense of the beachhead line and of the beachhead itself.
I wish to express my personal thanks and commend you for you gallantry in action. It is a source of much pride that I have such men serving under my command."
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star
Good Conduct Medal
Combat Infantry Badge
American Campaign Medal
WWII Victory Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Quartermaster Corps Pin
Named Dog Tag
45th Infantry Brigade Oklahoma Patch on Uniform
Personal Documents
Personal US Army Books
Paperwork "Group Movement Orders w/ List of All Men in the Battalion" Dated 2 Aug 1944 & 3 Sep 1944 + much more.
Uniform and Fatigues
Headline reads in Rhodes' hometown newspaper:
"Rhodes' Outfit Is Cited for Bravery, Italy Beachheads:
Private Robert Rhodes is a member of the First Battalion, 179th Infantry, U.S. Army, which was recently commended by its commanding officer for carrying on "Bravely and courageously in the face of overwhelming enemy strength." A copy of the Citation has been received by his wife, Mrs. Catherine Rhodes, of 20 South William Street.
Pvt. Rhodes, who is in the thick of the fighting in Italy, entered the Army with a selective Service group from district 389 last May. He has been overseas since last October.
The Citation, signed by Major Harry W. Hughes of the 179th Infantry, is as follows:
Fighting over terrain which offered the minimum of cover and concealment, in extremely unfavorable weather conditions, under constant and heavy enemy artillery fire, and against numerical superiority, you carried on your missions in such a heroic manner as to command the respect and commendation of your commanding officer.
Each individual has proven beyond all doubt that he is a true American soldier and has exemplified the highest traditions of that service. To you who fought with such loyalty, perseverance, and determination against the enemy must go credit for the successful defense of the beachhead line and of the beachhead itself.
I wish to express my personal thanks and commend you for you gallantry in action. It is a source of much pride that I have such men serving under my command."
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Bronze Star
Good Conduct Medal
Combat Infantry Badge
American Campaign Medal
WWII Victory Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
Quartermaster Corps Pin
Named Dog Tag
45th Infantry Brigade Oklahoma Patch on Uniform
Personal Documents
Personal US Army Books
Paperwork "Group Movement Orders w/ List of All Men in the Battalion" Dated 2 Aug 1944 & 3 Sep 1944 + much more.
Uniform and Fatigues
