Posted by Vincent F. Diaz (69.224.107.100) on November 01, 2004 at 16:25:07:
In Reply to: CANNON COCKERS posted by warren jensen on February 23, 2003 at 16:41:05:
My Grandfather Vincent F. Diaz served in the 793rd FA Bn, XIX Corps Artillery. I believe he was in Co. C. If any1 else served with him please contact me (Grandson: Paul) paulnmichellediaz@sbcglobal.net
: Looking for any 8" howitzer people from the 793rd FA Bn, XIX Corps Artillery, lst US Army. Landed from LCT at Omaha Beach on 22 June, did a "close station, march order" at the Elbe River to Giessen, Germany in May. First 8" how. unit to fire in Normandy!