Jim Baker

702nd Tank Bn. Bronze Star & Purple Heart

Sgt. Charles R. Wujcik

702nd Tank Bn.

Killed in Action: 22 Feb. 1945

Sgt. Wujcik was from Missouri. The 702nd Tank Bn. was attached to the 80th Infantry Division at the time of his death.

Scott,

This is a very nice grouping and rare to find from this outfit too!!

Congrats and keep after the research on this one!!

Scott,

This is indeed another nice grouping.

Man, you've been busy!! I didn't know you were doing VN. Nice grouping.

Scott,

I see you're reseaching this guy. I remember this heart.

Check this guy out. He was in the same outfit as your man and killed the same day. It may lead you somewhere.

Oliver Frank Psencik

http://www.txgenweb3.org/txfayette/deceased_WWII_veterans5.htm

Scott,

That is a great heart! Rare to find one from that action too!!

Scott,

Nice shirt! Be sure to get a photo of him holding it and write down as many of his recollections as possible. You'll be glad you did later.

Hmmm..... I see what you're saying.

Is there a break down of his kills. I.e. amount of AFV vs AC or vehicles.

Hi Laurence,

How are you? Hmmm........ I'll look and see if I can find something.

I had no idea that an American was the top tank ace of WW2. I wonder what became of him after the war.

He was taken out of combat as a result of wounds leading to losing his leg. So great was his talent, he was later recalled by the Army to instruct, and eventually he retired from the Army a living legend.

He was quite a guy Paul. Not well known, but then again, he racked up that reputation in only 83 days. Imagine if he had a little time. I'd love to have seen what he could have done in a Pershing.

OK, anyone else?? There must be a few Sherman fans here....

I'd love to see what you have.

Passing a knocked out Stug. You can just make out the penetration of the bow plate. Nice shot.

Street fighting. I love shots of these guys firing.

Now that Kevin has me thoroughly depressed, let's get back to happy photos.

Here are some Jarheads taking a break. Note the markings.

Hey Johnsy,

That's probably chicken wire. I've got another photo somewhere of a Jumbo with the chickenwire. I can only guess for camo because these were pretty heavily armored.

JUMBO !!!

Getting some "Teeth". Adding a Cullin hedgerow device......

Hi Joel,

Yep they got around. For our Russian friends.....

Getting the "hot foot" on Iwo.....

For our English friends...... Firefly.

"In The Mood" in Liege, Belgium, on September 8, 1944.

Why you ask? Let me tell you.......

In 83 days of combat, Sgt. Pool and his tank crew were credited with destroying 258 enemy vehicles. This included tanks, SP guns, and armored cars. He and his crew killed over 1,000 enemy soldiers and took over 250 prisoners.

He participated in, and was the lead tank in 21 engagements. He commanded 3 different Sherman tanks, all named "In The Mood". He knocked out no less than 12 German tanks, most of which were superior to the Sherman. He had a habit of going after Panthers and was known to get in and mix it up.

Pool was twice recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, the Legion of Merit, the Silver Star, and the Purple Heart. He also received the Belgian Fourrag?re and the French Legion of Honor.

Not too bad...............

You gentlemen have some real talent. It has been a pleasure reviewing this thread.

Who would you chose as the best overall "Tank Ace" of WWII?

My choice would be an American named Lafayette Pool.

Another....