Post by connie on Sept 6, 2014 12:41:07 GMT -5
Maslankowski, Richard Sgt 424 E.
Sgt. Maslankowski is already listed in this board's Site Soldier Index, with his nephew a member of this discussion group. But there is more information out there.
I'll begin collecting links here:
Account on Indiana Military Site: www.indianamilitary.org/106ID/Diaries/None-POW/Dick%20Maslankoski/Dick%20Maslankoski.htm
Links on Discussion Board:
nephew reports he was recipient of silver star for action at Manhay: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/247/thread
tribute by nephew: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/2492/thread
Award of Silver Star:
General Order 1945-034: www.indianamilitary.org/106ID/Rosters/REFERENCES/1945-034-SS-BS-PH/234.htm
(this from the General Orders photographed in the National Archives
A copy of the individual citation for this award can be found in the account on the Indiana Military Site in the first link above
Lone Sentry Account of 106th
Scroll down in this account and under 424th Strikes Back at Manhay you'll find mention of Maslankowski's actions and those of 2 other men: www.lonesentry.com/gi_stories_booklets/106thinfantry/
"Securing the main road to Manhay, 2nd Bn., 424th, crossed open ground to the edge of town under intense shelling. It pushed into town, then was forced to withdraw. Christmas Day, the battalion punched its way into town again and held on against furious resistance by the First SS Panzer Div. and Volksgrenadiers. Manhay was one of the significant turning points of the Ardennes battle. It, too, was a story of valor.
When Co. E's advance was halted by intense machine gun fire, S/Sgt. John F. Goidesik, Chicago, advanced alone with a 60mm mortar and destroyed the enemy position with three rounds, permitting his company to advance.
Sgt. Richard J. Maslankowski, Chicago, cradled a .30 caliber light machine gun in his arms and advanced to wipe out an enemy machine gun nest. The gun jammed; he repaired it under fire, pressed on to kill the enemy gunners with his last burst of ammunition...
Sgt. Maslankowski is already listed in this board's Site Soldier Index, with his nephew a member of this discussion group. But there is more information out there.
I'll begin collecting links here:
Account on Indiana Military Site: www.indianamilitary.org/106ID/Diaries/None-POW/Dick%20Maslankoski/Dick%20Maslankoski.htm
Links on Discussion Board:
nephew reports he was recipient of silver star for action at Manhay: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/247/thread
tribute by nephew: 106thdivision.proboards.com/post/2492/thread
Award of Silver Star:
General Order 1945-034: www.indianamilitary.org/106ID/Rosters/REFERENCES/1945-034-SS-BS-PH/234.htm
(this from the General Orders photographed in the National Archives
A copy of the individual citation for this award can be found in the account on the Indiana Military Site in the first link above
Lone Sentry Account of 106th
Scroll down in this account and under 424th Strikes Back at Manhay you'll find mention of Maslankowski's actions and those of 2 other men: www.lonesentry.com/gi_stories_booklets/106thinfantry/
"Securing the main road to Manhay, 2nd Bn., 424th, crossed open ground to the edge of town under intense shelling. It pushed into town, then was forced to withdraw. Christmas Day, the battalion punched its way into town again and held on against furious resistance by the First SS Panzer Div. and Volksgrenadiers. Manhay was one of the significant turning points of the Ardennes battle. It, too, was a story of valor.
When Co. E's advance was halted by intense machine gun fire, S/Sgt. John F. Goidesik, Chicago, advanced alone with a 60mm mortar and destroyed the enemy position with three rounds, permitting his company to advance.
Sgt. Richard J. Maslankowski, Chicago, cradled a .30 caliber light machine gun in his arms and advanced to wipe out an enemy machine gun nest. The gun jammed; he repaired it under fire, pressed on to kill the enemy gunners with his last burst of ammunition...