Accounts -274th - Don Alexander
 The following list of dates and platoon roster of D/274 comes via Lou Hoger, who received it via Don Alexander, D/274. Compare roster of Jan 20 to first one listed.

HISTORICAL PERIODS
Date Comment
Dec. 25th to Jan. 1st Initiation to combat.
Jan.1st to Jan. 8th Battle of Phillipsbourg, Attached to 275th Inf.
8th to Jan. 15th Defensive position east of Philippsbourg, Enemy attack on Co. B, Jan. 14th
Jan. 15th to Jan. 17th Seized hill north of Phillipsbourg controlling observation of key road net. Strong counterattack followed.
Jan. 17th to Jan. 20th Defensive position east of Phillipsbourg.
Jan. 20th to Jan. 22nd Division reserve vicinity Niedersoultzbech.
Jan. 22nd to Jan. 24th Defensive position vicinity Wingen.
Jan. 24th to Jan. 26th Defensive position vicinity Wimmenau.
Jan. 26th to Jan. 29th Regtl: Reserve vicinity Wimmenau.
Jan. 29th to Jan. 30th Reserve vicinity Durstel.
Jan. 30th to Feb. 9th Division reserve vicinity Montbronn
Feb. 9th to Feb. 17th Regtl. Reserve vicinity Seingbouse. Back with 70th Div.
Feb. 17th to Feb. 21st Regtl. reserve vicinity Bousbach
Feb. 21st to Feb. 23rd BattIe of Spichern Heights
Feb. 2nd to March 3rd Consolidated, reorganized, and patrolled. Defensive positions held and improved.
March 3rd to March 5th Battle for high ground south of Habsterdick
March 5th to March 10th Consolidated, reorganized patrolled. Probed for enemy weak spots.
March 10th to March 13th From offensive to defensive position
March 13th to March 15th Started pursuit of enemy. Took up positions south of Saar River.
March 15th Attack against the Siegfried Iine
March 16th to March 20th Consolidated, reorganized, patrolled, probed for enemy weak spots.
March 20th to date Crossed Saar River in pursuit of enemy. Mopping up, searching and guarding bridges, R.R.'s and Military installations, clearing towns.

COMBAT HISTORY OF THE FIRST PLATOON COMPANY D 274th INFANTRY REGT!

PLATOON ROSTER

Platoon Headquarters:
Lt. Peters, Platoon Leader
T/Sgt. Cisco, Platoon Sergeant
Cpl. Self, Instrument Corporal
Cpl Ketner, Transportation Corporal
Pvt. Gettinger, Messenger
Pvt. Goldberger, Messenger
Pvt. Reynolds, Driver

First Section:

S/Sgt. Mauszewski, Section Leader
Sgt. Jacobson, 1st Squad Leader
Pfc. Dunn, 1st gunner
Pvt. Alexander, 2nd gunner
Pvt. Chambers, No. 3
Pvt. Dodson, No. 4
Pvt. Allen, No. 5
Pfc. Kercher, Driver
Sgt. Cox, 2nd Squad Leader
Pfc. Leik, 1st gunner
Pfc. Davis, 2nd gunner
Pvt. Callahan, No. 3
Pvt. Vaughn, No. 4
Pvt. Kelly, No. 5
Pfc. Webster, Driver

Second Section:

S/Sgt. Matthews, Section Leader
Sgt. Bartley, 3rd Squad Leader
Pfc. Sherrill, 1st gunner
Pfc. Woltjen, 2nd gunner
Pvt. Tart, No. 3
Pvt. Sheppard, No. 4
Pvt. Barnett, No. 5
Pvt. Taylor, Driver
Sgt. Allen, 4th Squad Leader 
Pfc. Marino, 1st gunner
Pfc. Whitlock, 2nd gunner
Pfc. Losano, No. 3
Pvt. Williams, No. 4
Pfc. Hensley, Driver

PLATOON ROSTER (As of Jan. 20, 1945)

Platoon Hdq:
Lt. Peters, Platoon Leader --"Pete"
S/Sgt. Mauszewski, Platoon Sergeant --"Boss Moss"
Cpl Self, Instrument -Corporal--"Hoot"
Cpl Ketner, Transportation Corporal --"Pop"
Pvt. Peynolds, Driver --"Gas Happy"

First Section:
Sgt. Jacobson, Section Leader --"Jake"
Pfc. Dunn, 1st Squad Leader
Pvt. Alexander, 1st gunner --"Alex"
Pvt. Chambers, 2nd gunner -- "Rail creek"
Pfc. Leik, 2nd Squad Leader
Pfc. Callahan, 1st gunner --"Calhoon"
Pfc. Kercher, Driver --"Big Stoop"
Pfc. Webster Driver --"Stump"

Second Section:
S/Sgt. Bartley, Section Leader --"Medals"
Pfc.Sherrill, 3rd Squad Leader --"Slim"
Pvt. Tart, 1st gunner --"Fat Boy"
Pfc.Taylor, Driver --"Nose"
Pfc. Marino, 3rd Squad Leader -- "Greek"
Pfc. Whitlock, 1st gunner
Pfc. Hensley, Driver --"Kentucky"

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