John shared these photos taken by his cousin Eddie.
“My cousin Eddie Bachmann got drafted in May 1944, ended up south of the battle of the Buldge around Hagenau, France, in january 1945 as a mortar man. The 42 Division went on to liberate Dachau in April 1945 and by mid summer were occupation troops in Zell am See, Austria. By that time he was a 6 stripe Sergeant and still only 18. Here are some photos of his buddies and Jeeps. He later became a Catholic priest.”
Photo from Zell am Zee,, Austria, summer 1945, 42nd Division, RAINBOW DIVISION
Photo from Zell am Zee,, Austria, summer 1945, 42nd Division, RAINBOW DIVISION
Early march 1945
winter 1945-46 Austria
Ed Bachmann Austria winter 1945-46, 19 years old and a 6 stripe sergeant, MASTER SERGEANT
DACHAU, April 29, 1945
DACHAU, April 29, 1945
My dad was in the 42 Division. His name was Bob Tolbert. Would your cousin know him?
There was a page of orders but your dad wasn’t one of those listed.
Thanks,
JOHN
My uncle, who sadly passed away last month, was in the 42nd, Rainbow Division, Zell Am See, Austria, 1945 – 1946. His name was Luca Coacci. Aka Lou(i) or “Bullet”. Was my uncle listed on your page of orders?