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«Pvt. Robert DoeseckleReported Recoveringin EnglandThe 83rd General Hospital in England — Pvt. Robert Doeseckle. 29. of 10540 State, who was wounded by mortar shell fragments during the fighting near Aachen. Germany, is convalescingat this United States army general hospital in England. He hasbeen awarded the Purple Heart.Pvt. Doeseckle is “recovering satisfactorily and is in fine spirits, said his ward surgeon. Major S. H. Bergman of Livingston. Tex.His mechanized cavalry unit, in which Pvt. Doeseckle w*as a 37 mm. gunner, had spearheaded drives through Belgium, holding ground until the infantry moved forward.Shells Reich“Earlier in the campaign we had led an attack up to the border and before being drawn back had the satisfaction of firing some of the first American shells into Reich territory.” said Pvt. Doeseckle. Moving up west of Aach- : en as we took part in the encirclement of the city, w-e stopped at! a small town to wait for the infantry to move in before advancing.” he continued. “Spasmodic enemy artillery and mortar was thrown in and during a particuh heavy counter barrage fragments from a mortar w-ounded me in the back, stomach, and both legs.” ;He received immediate medical attention and was evacuated to England by plane. The Roseland soldier was formerly employed by the Jewel Pood stores. 3617 S. Ashland. His wife. Mrs. Etheldar Doeseckle. and daughter, Margaret Ann. live in Crete. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Prank Doeseckle. live at 130th and Doty.
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Chicago South End Reporter
Chicago, Illinois, US
Wed, Dec 27, 1944
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