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Post by Gina Mazzolini on Oct 7, 2020 9:01:14 GMT
Hello! I am new to the group. Hope everyone is well. I am researching my mother-in-law's father: Cyril J Foley. I know he served in the 88th Infantry, possibly with Headquarters Company, from 1943-1945, and received the Purple Heart for wounds received during combat in 1944. I am really hoping to find pictures or stories from anyone who may have served with him.
Thank you in advance!
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Post by Admin on Feb 14, 2021 19:00:18 GMT
Hi Gina, Sorry for the delay. In Delaney's Blue Devils in Italy book he is listed in the 349th regiment's decorations and awards section as having received a Purple Heart. There's no ww2 vets on the list that I'm aware of and unless it's a personal acquaintance or you're involved somehow with ww2 vets groups it's not likely you'll meet anybody that served with the 15,000 + men in the 88th. If you haven't read the historical narratives on the 349th, the rest of the 88th files, here's a link. www.mtmestas.com/349th-infantryregiment.htm#filesAfter reading all this and a few books on the invasion of Italy you'll know a lot and will be just like you were there. gs |
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