179th DUIDon H. Dyke45th Patch

Company F, 179th Infantry

February 12, 1941 to August 31, 1945

Dyke
September 21, 1919 - February 7, 1993

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1941


February 21: Enlists

1943

Anzio Campaign with Assault Landing Credit

1944:

Southern France Campaign with Assault Landing Credit

September: Captured by the Nazis

Sent to Stalag VII-A, Moosburg, Germany.

Sent to work in Munich

1945:

Escaped while working on a farm near Munich

Late April or early May: Made contact with patrols of the 45th Infantry Division near Munich.

August 31: Discharged.

August 31: Enlisted in the Infantry, Army Reserves

1948:

August 30: Discharged from the Army Reserves

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and Kristina Brewer Myers

Last Major Update

Correction or Minor Revision: January 9, 2022
Posted: November 24, 2020
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Dedication. To the late Steve Meyers, Don H. Dyke's grandson.

Acknowledgement:
F
rom Kristina Brewer Myers, granddaughter-in-law of Don H. Dyke

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