473rd Infantry

Yes these are the items please even my father's picture that I can get back of him and my grandma any of the stuff if anyone knows where it's at please

 

Thank you guys so much I've got a lead on the items you guys work so hard on here to answer a out questions and lead us the right way you guys are gems

 

Thank you guys so much this is coming along I hope that soon I get to post the items with the rightful owners and a fine case to be in thank you guys somuch

 

Seeking information on the 473rd as well. My grandfather served and was wounded April 14, 1945. His name is Harold Bremer from Iowa. Left Ft. Leavenworth, KS, January 14, 1943, and came home July 1945. Received a Good Conduct Ribbon, EAME Ribbon, 5 Bronze Service Stars, Combat INF Badge and a Purple Heart which we still have in our possession. Would love to see if anyone knew him or has his name on any of their "relics". Thank you!

 

I found a online digital copy of the book. The Battle History of the 473rd Infantry Regiment. WWII Italy 1945

Battle History, 473rd United States Infantry, World War II, Italy, 1945 : Ramsberger, Jack F : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive


Full text of "Battle History, 473rd United States Infantry, World War II, Italy, 1945"

 

Awesome.

I saw that you had the book from your first post. That's how I did a search for it on line & found the digital copy.

It's great that you have the original copy. It says in the forward of the book that they tried to send each member of the 473rd a copy of it when it was published.

"The mailing list for the distribution of this book was a lengthy one.
Names and addresses were taken from official records. Some of the records
were incomplete at the time. The typing was done by Italians and accuracy
was made impossible by language difficulties.

It is believed, in spite of the above, that most former members of the
Regiment will find a copy at home upon their arrival. Additional copies
cannot be provided.

ANY FORMER 473RD SOLDIER WHO DIDN'T GET A COPY SHOULD
WRITE BOX 303, DUNELLEN, NEW JERSEY. INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME
AND ADDRESS AND AS LONG AS THEY LAST, ONE WILL BE SENT TO
YOU WITHIN A SHORT TIME.



—The EDITORS"

I wanted to post the link to the digital version so others that din't have the book could read and research it if they wanted to.

This site below also contains a lot of scanned books, films, etc on WWII.


WWII Archive : Free Texts : Free Download, Borrow and Streaming : Internet Archive

WWII Archive
A collection of public domain World War II books, radio broadcasts, V-discs, films, and other ephemera. Curated by a librarian. Thanks for the support & please consider donating to a veteran's charity of your choice and/or the Internet Archive (so that others can enjoy this WWII Archive in the future).

 

Hello, My grandfather was also in the 473 infantry. I do know he was in Africa and Italy but do not know much else other than he was a truck driver. His name was Victor Burchard. We also have his uniform.

 

I know this is an old post but does anyone here have any info on a CPL Williams D Williams of Pennsylvania? I know he was killed in action but I can't find any other info other than that. The story I've been told was he was killed by a sniper as the war was ending. If anyone could help me out I would appreciate it!

 

The only information that I found in the book was he is mentioned as one of the soldiers of the 473 Infantry killed in action.
CPL. WILLIAM D. WILLIAMS, 145 St. Thomas St., Gallitzon, Pa.

No other info found. You may try searching Newspapers.com.


Headstone and Interment Records for U.S., Military Cemeteries on Foreign Soil, 1942-1949 for William D Williams


Is this his find a grave memorial?
Cpl William David Williams (1917-1945) - Find A...

 

Yep that's him, thank you! I will try that