192nd Postings
Of Special Note…
Of Special Note… Interesting facts about the men of the 192nd, as well as their families. Robert Brooks, D Company, an African-American, was the first tanker killed in WWII at Clark Field. Brooks Field at Fort Knox, Kentucky is named in his honor. Henry Deckert, B Company, was the first tanker KIA in tank … Continue reading
Roll of Honor
The Roll of Honor May you rest in the peace of knowing that your loved ones, your friends, and your country will not forget what you, your fallen comrades, and surviving comrades did for our freedom and this great country Honoring the members of the 192nd recently lost, as well as their immediate families. Click … Continue reading
Obtaining Medals for the Men of the 192nd
One of the most rewarding facets of working with the Maywood Bataan Day Organization is the chance to help immediate family members receive the medals that the men of the 192nd earned for their heroic service. In the confusion and relief of the end of WWII, many of these men never bothered to collect the … Continue reading
John H. Read, HQ Co.
Received word that John H. Read, HQ Company, passed away on January 27, 2011. We join his friends and family in mourning this loss. Click here to read more about Read on the Proviso Bataan Commemorative site.
Frank Goldstein (Co. B)
T/4 Frank Goldstein (Co. B) passed away on Thursday, 1/21/2010. We join his friends and family in mourning his loss and honoring his service. You will find Frank’s obituary here.
Joyce Bashleben, widow of Sgt. James Bashleben (Co. B)
Joyce Bashleben, widow of Sgt. James Bashleben, passed away earlier this month. We join her family and friends in celebrating her life and mourning their loss. To view Joyce’s obituary, please click here.
Cecilia Fryziuk, widow of Sgt Nicholas Fryziuk (Co. B)
Cecilia Fryziuk, widow of Sgt. Nicholas Fryziuk (B) passed away earlier this month. We join her family and friends in celebrating her life and mourning their loss. To view, the obituary for Cecilia, please click here.
