17-3-27 Garand Picture of the Day

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American Soldiers from the 79th Infantry Division receive wine from French civilians during a lull in the fighting around Drusenheim, France on January 6, 1945.

Medal of Honor-3 ;
Distinguished Service Cross -13 ;
Distinguished Service Medal -1 ;
Silver Star-962;
Legion of Merit-11 ;
Soldier's Medal-27 ;
Bronze Star-4,916 ;
Air Medal-78

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• Robert E. Gerstung, T/Sgt, Company H, 313th Infantry, 79th Infantry Division, Siegfried Line nr. Berg, Germany, December 19, 1944.
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• John D. Kelly, T/Sgt, Company E, 314th Infantry, 79th Infantry Division, nr. Fort du Roule, Cherbourg, France, June 25, 1944.
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• Carlos C. Ogden, 1st Lt, Company K, 314th Infantry, 79th Infantry Division, nr. Fort du Roule, France, June 25, 1944.
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Some of the guys from those days speak of the locals coming out with a bottle of Calvados to toast them with. One said he has a shot and refused more...figured he would be paralyzed shortly and not able to lead his men sensibly. Gave it to the troops instead.