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Full Name: Claude S. Murray
Spouse: Nada L. Murray
Children: Gary (deceased), Joann M. Bair, Vicky L. Wallace, Curtis L. Murray, Mark J. Murray, Diann M. Lamb
27 grandchildren, and 54 great grandchildren, more to come.
Branch of Service: U.S. Battery “A” 916th Field Artillery
Time Served: 1942- 1945 (WWII)
Training: Camp White, Oregon also Washington, North Africa
Awards or Medals: Many (Bronze Star for heroic achievements)
Where Served: Italy Mt. Adoni –Po Valley Goriza-Trieste-
Deceased: Yes
Where Living When Entered Service: Oregon-Camp White
Drafted or Volunteer: Drafted—1942 served 3 yrs. 1mon. 6 days C.S.M.
Spouse: Nada L. Murray
Children: Gary (deceased), Joann M. Bair, Vicky L. Wallace, Curtis L. Murray, Mark J. Murray, Diann M. Lamb
27 grandchildren, and 54 great grandchildren, more to come.
Branch of Service: U.S. Battery “A” 916th Field Artillery
Time Served: 1942- 1945 (WWII)
Training: Camp White, Oregon also Washington, North Africa
Awards or Medals: Many (Bronze Star for heroic achievements)
Where Served: Italy Mt. Adoni –Po Valley Goriza-Trieste-
Deceased: Yes
Where Living When Entered Service: Oregon-Camp White
Drafted or Volunteer: Drafted—1942 served 3 yrs. 1mon. 6 days C.S.M.
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Army training took Claude to both Oregon and Washington. He then, crossed the country by train and went by boat to North Africa. After more training, his unit landed in Naples, Italy. They were put on L.S.T.s and taken to the Anzio Beachhead. He was the Chief Forward Observer for Battery “A” 916 Artillery working with the spearhead infantry and giving close support by directing artillery fire. In Italy, the towns are built on hills with the village church built on the very highest spot. As the forward Observer in a battle that went from hill to hill, Claude would usually find himself in the top of the church steeple. One such time, he and his men could see several German tanks grouped together. They directed fire on them by radio and were excited about the skirmish, when suddenly, one of the tanks started to move. It’s gun turrent was turning and pointed right toward them. The Germans had located their position moving fast, they ran down the stairs. When the shell exploded, it destroyed their radio and the room they had been in, but they were safe. This is but one in dozens of close calls he had, but escaped without injury.
When World War II ended in May 1945, Claude’s unit was in Gorizia in the Po Valley, which is on the Yugoslav Border. They stayed to keep the peace between the Italians and the Yugoslavians who were fighting over Trieste.
He achieved the rank of Seargent.
When World War II ended in May 1945, Claude’s unit was in Gorizia in the Po Valley, which is on the Yugoslav Border. They stayed to keep the peace between the Italians and the Yugoslavians who were fighting over Trieste.
He achieved the rank of Seargent.
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“This battle of Mt. Adoni was one he couldn’t forget but it showed us all the horror that war is and who was the hero’s -the young men! P.S. he didn’t forget any of the battles.”
“May 1945, Italy: The very long dangerous walk through Italy. After weeks of fierce fighting and many young men giving “their all” I saw the American Flag posted atop Mount Adoni –YAHOOO!—War is Hell!—so many good men will never come home. God bless their families.”
“Mt. Adoni was just one tough battle, many more before the end.”
“May 1945, Italy: The very long dangerous walk through Italy. After weeks of fierce fighting and many young men giving “their all” I saw the American Flag posted atop Mount Adoni –YAHOOO!—War is Hell!—so many good men will never come home. God bless their families.”
“Mt. Adoni was just one tough battle, many more before the end.”