Post by cgrieve on Feb 25, 2019 18:59:48 GMT -5
Hello there!
So grateful to find a place to learn more about my beloved Papa and hopefully contribute to a community that works so hard to keep these memories, stories and sacrifices alive in the world today.
I am investigating the experience that my Papa had during the Bulge. Here's what I know about his service so far:
Name: Sterling Wilford Grieve
Number: 36 162 053 Private First Class – Service Company 424th Infantry
From: Michigan (Born in Detroit, Lived in Hazel Park and Livonia)
His Discharge Papers: (I’ll write verbatim)
#6 Organization: Ser Co 424th INF
#22 Date of Induction: 21 Nov 41
#24 Date of Entry into Active Service: 21 Nov 41
#25 Place of Entry into Service: Ft Custer Mich
#30 Military Occupational Specialty and No.: Truck Driver Light 345
#31 Military Qualification and Date: Rifle Expert Carbine Expert *
#32 Battle and Campaigns: GO 33 & 40 WD 45 NORTHERN FRANCE RHINELAND ARDENNES CENTRAL EUROPE
#33 Decorations and Citations: Good Conduct Medal - American Defense Service Medal - American Campaign Medal - European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal - With 4 Bronze Stars - World War II Victory Medal –
#34 Wounds Received in Action: None
#38 Highest Grade Held: TEC 5
#55 Remarks:
Lapel Button Issued
ASR Score (12 May 45) 76
19 Days Lost Under AW 107
*Motor Vehicle Drivers Badge
From a photo I found from the Bulge Bugle submitted by H.W “Bill” Butler Jr.;
My Papa SW "Grieve" is nicknamed “Griever” and is listed as:
Ammunitions Squad, A & P Platoon, Headquarters Company, 424th Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division.
I'll attach the image to this message.
“Bill” Butler Jr himself is listed as: Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 424th Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division
I am interested in finding his comrades, identifying what he might have done during the bulge, get clarity on some family mysteries, share photos that I have with others that may be related to those pictured!
I own what looks like a military yearbook of sorts - it highlights their training at Fort Jackson. I cannot find my Papa in the book for some reason, but I will be glad to digitize the book and share photos with others who may be interested!
Please feel free to connect with me! I am happy to be a part of this community and I really do hope to support it and all of you in any way I can!
Cayte Grieve
So grateful to find a place to learn more about my beloved Papa and hopefully contribute to a community that works so hard to keep these memories, stories and sacrifices alive in the world today.
I am investigating the experience that my Papa had during the Bulge. Here's what I know about his service so far:
Name: Sterling Wilford Grieve
Number: 36 162 053 Private First Class – Service Company 424th Infantry
From: Michigan (Born in Detroit, Lived in Hazel Park and Livonia)
His Discharge Papers: (I’ll write verbatim)
#6 Organization: Ser Co 424th INF
#22 Date of Induction: 21 Nov 41
#24 Date of Entry into Active Service: 21 Nov 41
#25 Place of Entry into Service: Ft Custer Mich
#30 Military Occupational Specialty and No.: Truck Driver Light 345
#31 Military Qualification and Date: Rifle Expert Carbine Expert *
#32 Battle and Campaigns: GO 33 & 40 WD 45 NORTHERN FRANCE RHINELAND ARDENNES CENTRAL EUROPE
#33 Decorations and Citations: Good Conduct Medal - American Defense Service Medal - American Campaign Medal - European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal - With 4 Bronze Stars - World War II Victory Medal –
#34 Wounds Received in Action: None
#38 Highest Grade Held: TEC 5
#55 Remarks:
Lapel Button Issued
ASR Score (12 May 45) 76
19 Days Lost Under AW 107
*Motor Vehicle Drivers Badge
From a photo I found from the Bulge Bugle submitted by H.W “Bill” Butler Jr.;
My Papa SW "Grieve" is nicknamed “Griever” and is listed as:
Ammunitions Squad, A & P Platoon, Headquarters Company, 424th Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division.
I'll attach the image to this message.
“Bill” Butler Jr himself is listed as: Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 424th Infantry Regiment, 106th Infantry Division
I am interested in finding his comrades, identifying what he might have done during the bulge, get clarity on some family mysteries, share photos that I have with others that may be related to those pictured!
I own what looks like a military yearbook of sorts - it highlights their training at Fort Jackson. I cannot find my Papa in the book for some reason, but I will be glad to digitize the book and share photos with others who may be interested!
Please feel free to connect with me! I am happy to be a part of this community and I really do hope to support it and all of you in any way I can!
Cayte Grieve
