Stories . . .

Note: This page is under constuction, and will hold over time, links to select copies of stories that have appeared in past issues of The Flash. It is not intended in any way to replace The Flash, but merely to provide some insight into what the 78th Division Association is all about, for members and new people who come across our website. It is our stories that preserve our history, cover the minute details of what really happened and maintains our legacy for current and future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

Recognize this face?

Sgt Art Hagen

Helen Walker, whose dad Art Hagen (above) was in the 78th Division during WW2, is looking for anyone with information or knowledge of them. He was then Sgt. Arthur C Hagen, Hdq & Hdq, 2nd Battalion.

Helen tells us:

"I know nothing about his wartime experiences, Mom always said that Dad wouldn't talk about the war. The only story she knew was that he used to sleep at night under an ammunition truck, he always said it didn't bother him to sleep there, because if a bullet had his name on it, the bullet was going to find him no matter where he was. Luckily none of the bullets had his name on them for all 3 of his children were born after the war! "

If you have any information about her father, Helen would love to hear from you. You may email her at derecol@yahoo.com

I Still Have Nightmares (from July 1999 "The Flash")




"Sorry, Sarge, you’ll have to take my heart" By W. T. Block, 78th Signal, attached to 309th HQ

"The Worst of the Worst - The Battle for the Huertgen Forest" By Ernest A. Herr (note: though not entirely 78th Division based, this story is of special significance for all who fought and died there, the 78th Division is mentioned many times in this story, and 78th Division family members, who may not know about it, can now gain some insight into what this battle was like for the men who were there).

"Christmas week in Simmerath - The baptism of fire of the 309th Infantry Regiment" - By W. T. Block. This story was als published in The Flash, January 2000, Vol. MM, #1, pages 90-97.

The Search for Andrew E. Lincoln, C-Company/309th Inf  by Greg Farrell (webmaster)

"The Battle for Frankenforst" - (letter to Greg Farrell) by SSG Warren Binkley - October 1999 [Added 6 May 05]

Frankenforst today

"Rough Start for C-Company at Frankenforst" - by T/Sgt William Hanks (scribed by Greg Farrell April 27, 2005) [Added 6 May 05]

"Stieldorf" - by Harley Clare Headley – January 1995 (Edited by Alison E. Headley – April 2005)     [Added 5 May 05]

Stieldorf today

78th Div After Action Report of 20 March 45 page 20

78th Div After Action Report of 20 March 45 page 21

C/309 Morning Report pages 1-2, 20 March 45

C/309 Morning Report page 3 of 20 March 45 and page 1 of 21 March 45

C/309 Morning Report page 3 of 20 March 45 and page 1 of 21 March 45 (lower portion)