Arthur Pranger

Traveling Through W.w. Ii: 2 Years-2 Months-29 Days Arthur Pranger

This is not a chronicle of a brave and heroic soldier who rose several ranks to Captain or Colonel or Major, although he received a simple PFC to T-5 promotion along the way with a bunch of 'other 'guys'. This was an ordinary American boy, raised in a devout Catholic family by parents with strict principles, who was caught up in the conditions of a U. S. World War into which he was hurled as a teenager. All at once, he was clad in khaki and sent here and there on the European battlefields. He was taking orders alongside his Army comrades, and serving his time as prescribed by U. S. Army guidelines. It is not a profound look at the lofty pursuits of a hero, but the necessary obligations of Private Arthur B. Pranger. There are narratives and exhibits included but primarily this volume reflects 'Art's' personal 'spin' on this memorable period in history - 2 Years - 2 Months and 29 Days with A Company, 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion. The 86th CMB was an integral part of the war across Europe. The battalion's role with the 4.2. Mortar included being attached to a few dozen INFANTRY Regiments and Divisions across Europe - through Normandy, Northern France - Belgium "Battle of the Bulge - Hurtgen Forest," points in Germany - winding up in Czechoslovakia in 1945 leaving all this drama behind at Camp Campbell Kentucky to return to civilian life on November 6, 1945. This work includes humorous incidents - not usually associated with the serious business of warfare.