27 Jan 20 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

Men from the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion rest a moment during a reconnaissance mission in the Ruhr Pocket near Frankfurt, Germany, Spring 1945. From left to right, Saba Herrere, Jack Mocnik, Chris Breuninger, Louie Belezzuoli and Harlan Baker.

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[30-06_mike]

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Men from the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion rest a moment during a reconnaissance mission in the Ruhr Pocket near Frankfurt, Germany, Spring 1945. From left to right, Saba Herrere, Jack Mocnik, Chris Breuninger, Louie Belezzuoli and Harlan Baker.

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Mark,

I only see Jack's grave marker.

Mike

[Mark in Rochester]

Mark,

I only see Jack's grave marker.

Mike

Jack 's was the only one I could find - others can still be alive or no photos or records


Jack J. Mocnik Pittsburg, Kansas
Born: May 13, 1923
Died: December 12, 2004

30 Hours of Hell at Stavelot - 17-18 December 1944 by J.J.Mocnik

[30-06_mike]

Sorry let me rephrase that.

The only picture showing is Jack's marker.
I don't see the other picture.

Mike

[Mark in Rochester]

[Ex Crab]

a reconnaissance mission in the Ruhr Pocket near Frankfurt, Germany

Ruhr Pocket near Frankfurt? Assuming that that is Frankfurt am Main then it's a long way from the Ruhr, about a 3 hour drive.