A 4F Goes to War with the 100th Infantry Division - Angier III, John C.
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Join Sgt. Angier and his men in the Vosges Mountains of France, as they advance towards Alsace, take Bitche, stronghold on the famous Maginot Line, and enter Germany itself. Angier heard from his draft board, after he had enlisted and was overseas, that they had classified him 4F, hence the title of this book. "The rifleman fights without promise of either reward or relief. Behind every river there's another hill-and behind that hill, another river. "After weeks or months in the line only a wound can offer him the comfort of safety, shelter, and a bed. "Those who are left to fight, fight on,…mehr

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Join Sgt. Angier and his men in the Vosges Mountains of France, as they advance towards Alsace, take Bitche, stronghold on the famous Maginot Line, and enter Germany itself. Angier heard from his draft board, after he had enlisted and was overseas, that they had classified him 4F, hence the title of this book. "The rifleman fights without promise of either reward or relief. Behind every river there's another hill-and behind that hill, another river. "After weeks or months in the line only a wound can offer him the comfort of safety, shelter, and a bed. "Those who are left to fight, fight on, evading death but knowing that with each day of evasion they have exhausted one more chance for survival. Sooner or later, unless victory comes this chase must end on the litter or in the grave." -General Omar Bradley Contents Making Men from Boys Trip Across Hit the Line Wiped Out Bitche Heilbronn Surrender Aftermath The Author 22 photos 3 illustrations 2 maps 6 documents
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John C. Angier III was born in 1922. After attempting to enlist in the Navy, who turned him down due to his being color blind and short-sighted, he enlisted in the Army in October 1942 and entered the service on 19 November 1942 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. While serving overseas he received word from his Draft Board that he had been classified as "4F" due to his being color blind and short-sighted, as well as having flat feet and a spur-like growth under both feet. He served with the original 501st Parachute Battalion, trained with the 2nd Ranger Battalion and spent the rest of his active duty with the 100th Infantry Division. John was promoted from Private to PFC on 19 January 1943, to Corporal on 20 March 1943, to Sergeant on 26 April 1943, to Staff Sergeant on 7 September 1943, to Technical Sergeant on 2 February 1944, and received a Battlefield Commission to Second Lieutenant on 2 May 1945 at Bad Constadt, Germany. Separated from the service at Fort Meade, Maryland, on 28 March 1946. Promoted to First Lieutenant in the North Carolina National Guard on 11 February 1949 and in the National Guard on 23 March 1949. Honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant, Infantry, National Guard, on 11 September 1951. He served twelve and a half years in the North Carolina National Guard and the Virginia State Guard. Retired as a Major in 1958. During his tenure in the service he received thirteen decorations including the Combat Infantry Badge, Bronze Star with Cluster, Good Conduct, Victory Medal, Occupation Germany Medal, Expert Infantry Badge, American Defense Medal and National Security Medal. He fought in three campaigns: Southern France, Alsace, and Germany. John was widowed and lived in St. Augustine, Florida, where he was a member of American Legion Post #37 and a life member of VFW Post #2391. He is served five terms as National Adjutant for the National Order of Battlefield Commissions. John was father to three children: John Jr., Charlotte and Charles.