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    27 Jan 20 Garand Picture of the Day



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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester View Post
    https://www.shorpy.com/files/images/mario2.jpg

    Men from the 526th Armored Infantry Battalion rest a moment during a reconnaissance mission in the Ruhr Pocket near Frankfurt, Germanyicon, 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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 30-06_mike View Post
    Mark,

    I only see Jack's grave marker.

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    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
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    Sorry let me rephrase that.

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester View Post
    a reconnaissance mission in the Ruhr Pocket near Frankfurt, Germanyicon
    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.

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