ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
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ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
HISTORY
Mission: To protect life and property in the city of New York.
Description:
Engine Company 229 was first organized as Engine 29 of the Brooklyn Fire Department on November 1, 1890. Their firehouse was located at 246 Frost Street, in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. The now privately owned building still stands there to this day and can be rented out.
When Brooklyn became part of the City of New York in 1898, the Brooklyn Fire Department merged into the FDNY. Engine 29 was then reorganized as Engine 229 on January 1, 1913 and moved over to their current home on Richardson Street.
The opening of the Williamsburg bridge in 1903 brought a large boom in population to the area and it soon became the most densely populated neighborhood in New York City. It was clear a new ladder company would be needed to keep fire protection in the area.
So, on January 1, 1916, Ladder Company 146 was organized and moved into the quarters of Engine 229 on Richardson St. (Where they still both live together happily to this day.)
Ladder 146 was originally a tiller truck (like most ladder companies in the city) and eventually became a tower ladder in 1972. In March of 2011 they received the newest model of tower ladders with a walk-through cab.
The aftermath of September 11th shined light on a need for enhanced units in the field that could act in the absence of rescue or squad units for technical rescue or haz-mat incidents. So in 2002, L146 was designated a SOC Support company and E229 a decon engine. Members received additional training and can now start setting up an operation that normally would require a squad or rescue. Only a few of these such companies exist in each borough.
HISTORY
Mission: To protect life and property in the city of New York.
Description:
Engine Company 229 was first organized as Engine 29 of the Brooklyn Fire Department on November 1, 1890. Their firehouse was located at 246 Frost Street, in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. The now privately owned building still stands there to this day and can be rented out.
When Brooklyn became part of the City of New York in 1898, the Brooklyn Fire Department merged into the FDNY. Engine 29 was then reorganized as Engine 229 on January 1, 1913 and moved over to their current home on Richardson Street.
The opening of the Williamsburg bridge in 1903 brought a large boom in population to the area and it soon became the most densely populated neighborhood in New York City. It was clear a new ladder company would be needed to keep fire protection in the area.
So, on January 1, 1916, Ladder Company 146 was organized and moved into the quarters of Engine 229 on Richardson St. (Where they still both live together happily to this day.)
Ladder 146 was originally a tiller truck (like most ladder companies in the city) and eventually became a tower ladder in 1972. In March of 2011 they received the newest model of tower ladders with a walk-through cab.
The aftermath of September 11th shined light on a need for enhanced units in the field that could act in the absence of rescue or squad units for technical rescue or haz-mat incidents. So in 2002, L146 was designated a SOC Support company and E229 a decon engine. Members received additional training and can now start setting up an operation that normally would require a squad or rescue. Only a few of these such companies exist in each borough.
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
LADDER 146 CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY - JUNE 6, 2016
Generations of FDNY Firefighters gathered at the quarters of Ladder Company 146 in Brooklyn on June 4 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the firehouse.
“A great deal has changed in the hundred years since this company was formed,” said Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “The tools and apparatus you use today are a far cry from what Firefighters used back then. The training has expanded dramatically to include the many new facets of our life-saving mission, from counter-terrorism to training for response to natural disasters. But the most basic idea that this company was founded on – helping others, responding to assist the members of this community, has never wavered.”
The firehouse’s most senior member, 35-year veteran Firefighter Al Doyle, was recognized at the ceremony. Firefighter Doyle was originally assigned to Engine Company 229, and has been a member of Ladder Company 146 for more than 30 years. “This house has pride, professionalism and commitment,” said Firefighter Doyle.
At the ceremony’s conclusion, a plaque was unveiled marking the century of service by Ladder Company 146 to the neighborhoods of Greenpoint, Williamsburg and all of the surrounding communities of Brooklyn
“There’s so much training and preparation that goes into being ready for when that call comes. That’s our greatest tradition, always being ready to respond when the alarm sounds. And that’s what has been happening here at 146 Truck since you first went into service a century ago,” said Brooklyn Borough Commander, Deputy Assistant Chief Wayne Cartwright. He added, “The first Firefighters to report for duty here set the tone, and they passed along their skills and knowledge to the next generation, and so on and so on. So when we celebrate this centennial, we’re celebrating every member to ever serve in Ladder Company 146.”
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/news...r-company-146-celebrates-100th-anniversary#/0
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fdnyhome/albums/72157669229882776/with/27387672771/
LADDER 146 CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY - JUNE 6, 2016
Generations of FDNY Firefighters gathered at the quarters of Ladder Company 146 in Brooklyn on June 4 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the firehouse.
“A great deal has changed in the hundred years since this company was formed,” said Commissioner Daniel A. Nigro. “The tools and apparatus you use today are a far cry from what Firefighters used back then. The training has expanded dramatically to include the many new facets of our life-saving mission, from counter-terrorism to training for response to natural disasters. But the most basic idea that this company was founded on – helping others, responding to assist the members of this community, has never wavered.”
The firehouse’s most senior member, 35-year veteran Firefighter Al Doyle, was recognized at the ceremony. Firefighter Doyle was originally assigned to Engine Company 229, and has been a member of Ladder Company 146 for more than 30 years. “This house has pride, professionalism and commitment,” said Firefighter Doyle.
At the ceremony’s conclusion, a plaque was unveiled marking the century of service by Ladder Company 146 to the neighborhoods of Greenpoint, Williamsburg and all of the surrounding communities of Brooklyn
“There’s so much training and preparation that goes into being ready for when that call comes. That’s our greatest tradition, always being ready to respond when the alarm sounds. And that’s what has been happening here at 146 Truck since you first went into service a century ago,” said Brooklyn Borough Commander, Deputy Assistant Chief Wayne Cartwright. He added, “The first Firefighters to report for duty here set the tone, and they passed along their skills and knowledge to the next generation, and so on and so on. So when we celebrate this centennial, we’re celebrating every member to ever serve in Ladder Company 146.”
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/fdny/news...r-company-146-celebrates-100th-anniversary#/0
https://www.flickr.com/photos/fdnyhome/albums/72157669229882776/with/27387672771/
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
FIREHOUSE MURALS
Engine Company 229 and Ladder Company 146 came together on Richardson Street in 1916 after the newly built Williamsburg Bridge caused a population boom in the area. The two companies now serve our still-booming neighborhood at the intersection of Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Colossal has painted two murals for their firehouse: one that memorializes the men and women who gave their lives in 9/11, as well as Daniel F. Pujdak, a member of L-146; and one that commemorates 100 years of service.
https://colossalmedia.com/work/fdny/
FIREHOUSE MURALS
Engine Company 229 and Ladder Company 146 came together on Richardson Street in 1916 after the newly built Williamsburg Bridge caused a population boom in the area. The two companies now serve our still-booming neighborhood at the intersection of Williamsburg and Greenpoint. Colossal has painted two murals for their firehouse: one that memorializes the men and women who gave their lives in 9/11, as well as Daniel F. Pujdak, a member of L-146; and one that commemorates 100 years of service.
https://colossalmedia.com/work/fdny/
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
HAWK RESCUE
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
January 28, 2019 ·
On Monday, January 28, FDNY Firefighter and Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Robert Horvath, and FDNY members from Ladder146, released a hawk that they had rescued in December of last year. The hawk had been trapped in netting on the third floor of a building, and after a few weeks of rest and rehabilitation, the healthy hawk was returned to the skies in Brooklyn.
HAWK RESCUE
New York City Fire Department (FDNY)
January 28, 2019 ·
On Monday, January 28, FDNY Firefighter and Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Robert Horvath, and FDNY members from Ladder146, released a hawk that they had rescued in December of last year. The hawk had been trapped in netting on the third floor of a building, and after a few weeks of rest and rehabilitation, the healthy hawk was returned to the skies in Brooklyn.
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
ALEXANDER J. KELLY LT. LAD. 146 OCT. 15, 1935 1936 HUGH BONNER
Lt. Kelly was awarded the Hugh Bonner Medal in 1936 for heroism preventing a bomb explosion at the Fox Theater on October 15, 1935.
MEDAL DAY 1935
FOX THEATER
20 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
The Fox Theatre was once a centerpiece of Downtown Brooklyn. It was opened by William Fox on August 31, 1928 with Janet Gaynor in “Street Angel” a silent film, and a stage show named “Carnival des Naples”. It had 4,305 seats. Interior decorations were in a mix of Spanish Baroque, with Marine motifs. The proscenium was 50ft wide, the stage 39ft deep. It was equipped with a Wurlitzer ‘Crawford Special’; 4 manual 37 ranks organ, which also had a slave console. By 1937 it had been taken over by Fabian Theatres and renamed Fabian Fox Theatre.
The Fox Theatre closed as a movie palace on February 6, 1966 with William Bendix in “Johnny Nobody” and David Niven in “Where the Spies Are”. It became a popular concert venue for rock ‘n’ roll shows emceed by Murray Kaufman (Murray The “K”) which lasted until April 1968. Later in 1968 it was briefly taken over by the Salmaggi Grand Opera Company. It was ‘Temporarily Closed’ for two years, then a “Farewell to the Fox” week of organ concerts were held from October 31, 1970 until November 4, 1970, with Bill Gage playing the mighty Wurlitzer.
Demolition began on November 7, 1970 and was completed in January-1971. The Consolidated Edison company of New York was built in its place.
OCT. 15, 1935 FEATURE MOVIE PLAYING DURING BOMB INCIDENT
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ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
ALEXANDER J. KELLY LT. LAD. 146 OCT. 15, 1935 1936 HUGH BONNER
Lt. Kelly was awarded the Hugh Bonner Medal in 1936 for heroism preventing a bomb explosion at the Fox Theater on October 15, 1935.
MEDAL DAY 1935
FOX THEATER
20 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
The Fox Theatre was once a centerpiece of Downtown Brooklyn. It was opened by William Fox on August 31, 1928 with Janet Gaynor in “Street Angel” a silent film, and a stage show named “Carnival des Naples”. It had 4,305 seats. Interior decorations were in a mix of Spanish Baroque, with Marine motifs. The proscenium was 50ft wide, the stage 39ft deep. It was equipped with a Wurlitzer ‘Crawford Special’; 4 manual 37 ranks organ, which also had a slave console. By 1937 it had been taken over by Fabian Theatres and renamed Fabian Fox Theatre.
The Fox Theatre closed as a movie palace on February 6, 1966 with William Bendix in “Johnny Nobody” and David Niven in “Where the Spies Are”. It became a popular concert venue for rock ‘n’ roll shows emceed by Murray Kaufman (Murray The “K”) which lasted until April 1968. Later in 1968 it was briefly taken over by the Salmaggi Grand Opera Company. It was ‘Temporarily Closed’ for two years, then a “Farewell to the Fox” week of organ concerts were held from October 31, 1970 until November 4, 1970, with Bill Gage playing the mighty Wurlitzer.
Demolition began on November 7, 1970 and was completed in January-1971. The Consolidated Edison company of New York was built in its place.
OCT. 15, 1935 FEATURE MOVIE PLAYING DURING BOMB INCIDENT
http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/602
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ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
FRANCIS R. HARRINGTON FF. LAD. 146 SEP. 20, 1935 1936 KENNY
FF Harrington was awarded the Kenny Medal in 1936 for the rescue of several occupants at 2nd alarm, 4 story tenement fire, 563 Manhattan Avenue, Greenpoint, 3:00 AM
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
FRANCIS R. HARRINGTON FF. LAD. 146 SEP. 20, 1935 1936 KENNY
FF Harrington was awarded the Kenny Medal in 1936 for the rescue of several occupants at 2nd alarm, 4 story tenement fire, 563 Manhattan Avenue, Greenpoint, 3:00 AM
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ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
GEORGE N. ROBERTS FF. ENG. 229 APR. 1, 1946 1947 DEPARTMENT
FF Roberts was awarded the Department Medal for heroism at a fire at 252 N. 6th Street on April 1, 1946.
JOHN J. QUINN FF. LAD. 146 APR. 1, 1946 1947 DEPARTMENT
FF Quinn was awarded the Department Medal for heroism at a fire at 252 N. 6th Street on April 1, 1946.
ARRIL 1, 1946 FIRE
MEDAL DAY 1947
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
GEORGE N. ROBERTS FF. ENG. 229 APR. 1, 1946 1947 DEPARTMENT
FF Roberts was awarded the Department Medal for heroism at a fire at 252 N. 6th Street on April 1, 1946.
JOHN J. QUINN FF. LAD. 146 APR. 1, 1946 1947 DEPARTMENT
FF Quinn was awarded the Department Medal for heroism at a fire at 252 N. 6th Street on April 1, 1946.
ARRIL 1, 1946 FIRE
MEDAL DAY 1947
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ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
RICHARD G. MC KEEGAN FF. ENG. 229 E-66 SEP. 10, 1954 1955 O'DWYER
FF McKeegan was awarded the O'Dwyer Medal in 1955 for a rescue on September 10, 1954, while detailed to Engine 66.
MEDAL DAY 1955
ENGINE 66 - FIREBOAT GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
RICHARD G. MC KEEGAN FF. ENG. 229 E-66 SEP. 10, 1954 1955 O'DWYER
FF McKeegan was awarded the O'Dwyer Medal in 1955 for a rescue on September 10, 1954, while detailed to Engine 66.
MEDAL DAY 1955
ENGINE 66 - FIREBOAT GEORGE B. MCCLELLAN
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ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
MICHAEL J. MILLER FF. ENG. 229 APR. 5, 1988 1989 HISPANIC
FF Miller was awarded the Hispanic Society Medal in 1989 for heroism.
MEDAL DAY 1989
WNYF 2ND ISSUE 1989
HARRY E. PFEIFFER FF. LAD. 146 MAR. 4, 2013 2014 BROOKLYN CITIZENS/FF. LOUIS VALENTINO
Firefighter Harry E. Pfeiffer of Ladder Co. 146 in Brooklyn, who received the Brooklyn Citizens Medal/FF Louis Valentino Award for his work in rescuing an unconscious man from a fire in a commercial building on March 4, 2013;
Firefighter Harry Pfeiffer
FDNY, Ladder 146
On March 3, 2013, at 9:19 A.M., Ladder 146 responded to a fire in a commercial building. Upon arrival, crew found heavy black smoke out of the doorway at an auto body shop. A civilian told the officer of Ladder 146 that a co-worker was trapped inside. The officer and inside team entered the building under zero visibility and increasing temperatures due to limited ventilation. A search rope and thermal imaging camera were used to locate the fire and search for the victim. As Engine 229 attacked the fire in the front, several burning cars and burning fuel blocked access to the rear of the structure. Heavy fire now extended to the mezzanine. There was no access to the rear from the exterior. The fire was blocking the only means of escape for anyone trapped in the rear. One car was on fire on top of a car lift and another car on the ground. The only viable path to the rear was to crawl under a burning elevated car with questionable stability due to the heavy fire. After a few minutes of searching, Firefighter Pfeiffer located the victim towards the back of the building past the burning cars. With the assistance of another firefighter, they dragged the victim under the burning car and to safety outside. If it had not been for the heroic efforts of Firefighter Pfeiffer, the victim surely would have succumbed to his injuries.
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 MEDALS
MICHAEL J. MILLER FF. ENG. 229 APR. 5, 1988 1989 HISPANIC
FF Miller was awarded the Hispanic Society Medal in 1989 for heroism.
MEDAL DAY 1989
WNYF 2ND ISSUE 1989
HARRY E. PFEIFFER FF. LAD. 146 MAR. 4, 2013 2014 BROOKLYN CITIZENS/FF. LOUIS VALENTINO
Firefighter Harry E. Pfeiffer of Ladder Co. 146 in Brooklyn, who received the Brooklyn Citizens Medal/FF Louis Valentino Award for his work in rescuing an unconscious man from a fire in a commercial building on March 4, 2013;
Firefighter Harry Pfeiffer
FDNY, Ladder 146
On March 3, 2013, at 9:19 A.M., Ladder 146 responded to a fire in a commercial building. Upon arrival, crew found heavy black smoke out of the doorway at an auto body shop. A civilian told the officer of Ladder 146 that a co-worker was trapped inside. The officer and inside team entered the building under zero visibility and increasing temperatures due to limited ventilation. A search rope and thermal imaging camera were used to locate the fire and search for the victim. As Engine 229 attacked the fire in the front, several burning cars and burning fuel blocked access to the rear of the structure. Heavy fire now extended to the mezzanine. There was no access to the rear from the exterior. The fire was blocking the only means of escape for anyone trapped in the rear. One car was on fire on top of a car lift and another car on the ground. The only viable path to the rear was to crawl under a burning elevated car with questionable stability due to the heavy fire. After a few minutes of searching, Firefighter Pfeiffer located the victim towards the back of the building past the burning cars. With the assistance of another firefighter, they dragged the victim under the burning car and to safety outside. If it had not been for the heroic efforts of Firefighter Pfeiffer, the victim surely would have succumbed to his injuries.
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ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 LODDS
FIREFIGHTER PETER S. CLARK ENGINE 229 September 11, 1904
Fireman Peter S. Clark in charge of driving Engine 129 (now Engine 229) to an alarm was injured while responding to 14 Herbert Street on September 10, 1904. He was thrown from his seat turning from Graham Avenue to Frost Street. He was taken to Eastern District Hospital where he died the next day from the injuries he received in the fall. Clark was a married man and lived with his wife at 105 Jackson Street. He was appointed to the Department twelve years ago, had made an excellent record, and was a general favorite in the fire department, being regarded as one of the best drivers in the service. The fatal accident was not due to any carelessness on the part of the brave driver. He intentionally pulled his team, which was going at a high rate of speed at the time, in order to save the life of a child about six years old, who ran into the street to watch the engine go past. Clark was strapped to the seat of the heavy engine. Seeing the child in front of him it was too late to slow down, he pulled the horses wide and sent them over the sidewalk. His engine struck the curb and fell over with the driver under it. Clark was unconscious when picked up. His skull was found fractured, and he received bodily injuries. - from "The Last Alarm"
RIP. NEVER FORGET.
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 LODDS
FIREFIGHTER PETER S. CLARK ENGINE 229 September 11, 1904
Fireman Peter S. Clark in charge of driving Engine 129 (now Engine 229) to an alarm was injured while responding to 14 Herbert Street on September 10, 1904. He was thrown from his seat turning from Graham Avenue to Frost Street. He was taken to Eastern District Hospital where he died the next day from the injuries he received in the fall. Clark was a married man and lived with his wife at 105 Jackson Street. He was appointed to the Department twelve years ago, had made an excellent record, and was a general favorite in the fire department, being regarded as one of the best drivers in the service. The fatal accident was not due to any carelessness on the part of the brave driver. He intentionally pulled his team, which was going at a high rate of speed at the time, in order to save the life of a child about six years old, who ran into the street to watch the engine go past. Clark was strapped to the seat of the heavy engine. Seeing the child in front of him it was too late to slow down, he pulled the horses wide and sent them over the sidewalk. His engine struck the curb and fell over with the driver under it. Clark was unconscious when picked up. His skull was found fractured, and he received bodily injuries. - from "The Last Alarm"
RIP. NEVER FORGET.
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ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 LODDS
FIREFIGHTER GEORGE NIGRO ENGINE 229 February 13, 1945
SSG Nigro was Killed in Action February 13, 1945 while serving as a soldier in the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division in offensive actions against the enemy immediately following the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
5TH INFANTRY IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE
The 5th Infantry Division was moved from Saarlautern, Luxembourg to the area of south and southwest of Echternach. This was the most southern area of the Battle of the Bulge. The 5th replaced the 4th Infantry Division on December 23rd, and pushed the Germans back to the Sauer River. The 10th Regiment pushed them from Michelshoff back to Echternach. The 2nd regiment was on their left and fought their way from Consdorf to Berdorf overlooking the Sauer River. On the most left part of their front line was the 11th regiment. They pushed the Germans from Waldbillig, to Haller, to Beaufort back to the Sauer river and into Germany.
In January the division was moved to the area south of Diekirch. The 2nd regiment was the first to cross the Sauer river on a second attempt on January 18th, 1945. The 5th division fought in the area north of Diekirch and were eventually moved back to the Sauer river. This time they could see Bollendorf at the other side of the river. On the 7th of February the 10th and 11th regiments crossed the Sauer river into Germany. The crossings were successful and the fighting in Luxembourg for the 5th ID was officially over.
http://www.joedemadio.com/5th-infantry-division/11th-infantry-regiment/
11TH DIVISION SOLDIERS
In August 1943, the 5th Infantry Division moved from Iceland to Tidworth Barracks, England. Then in October, the Red Devils moved to Northern Ireland to continue training for the invasion of France. The Red Diamond landed in Normandy at Utah Sugar Red Beach, in the St. Mere Eglise area, on July 9, 1944. It was assigned to the V Corps, First Army, and relieved the 1st Infantry Division in the Coumont area. The division launched its first attack on Vidouville on July 26, 1944. From August 3, 1944, the 5th Infantry Division served in the XII and XX Corps, in Patton's Third Army until the end of hostilities on May 7, 1945.
The 5th Division, from its landing in Normandy July 9, 1944 to the last Division Headquarters in Vilshofen, Germany, traveled 2049 miles and engaged in all five of the ETO's major campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The Red Diamond has spent 300 days in combat, where they suffered battle casualties of 2,659 killed in action, 9,153 wounded, 1,050 missing in action, and 101 captured. Red Devils recognized for valor included the Medal of Honor (to Private Harold A. Garmen, a medic), 34 Distinguished Service Crosses, 602 Silver Stars, 10 Soldiers Medals, and 2,066 Bronze Stars.
FF NIGRO MEMORIAL PLAQUE
RIP. NEVER FORGET.
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 LODDS
FIREFIGHTER GEORGE NIGRO ENGINE 229 February 13, 1945
SSG Nigro was Killed in Action February 13, 1945 while serving as a soldier in the 11th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division in offensive actions against the enemy immediately following the Battle of the Bulge during World War II.
5TH INFANTRY IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE
The 5th Infantry Division was moved from Saarlautern, Luxembourg to the area of south and southwest of Echternach. This was the most southern area of the Battle of the Bulge. The 5th replaced the 4th Infantry Division on December 23rd, and pushed the Germans back to the Sauer River. The 10th Regiment pushed them from Michelshoff back to Echternach. The 2nd regiment was on their left and fought their way from Consdorf to Berdorf overlooking the Sauer River. On the most left part of their front line was the 11th regiment. They pushed the Germans from Waldbillig, to Haller, to Beaufort back to the Sauer river and into Germany.
In January the division was moved to the area south of Diekirch. The 2nd regiment was the first to cross the Sauer river on a second attempt on January 18th, 1945. The 5th division fought in the area north of Diekirch and were eventually moved back to the Sauer river. This time they could see Bollendorf at the other side of the river. On the 7th of February the 10th and 11th regiments crossed the Sauer river into Germany. The crossings were successful and the fighting in Luxembourg for the 5th ID was officially over.
http://www.joedemadio.com/5th-infantry-division/11th-infantry-regiment/
11TH DIVISION SOLDIERS
In August 1943, the 5th Infantry Division moved from Iceland to Tidworth Barracks, England. Then in October, the Red Devils moved to Northern Ireland to continue training for the invasion of France. The Red Diamond landed in Normandy at Utah Sugar Red Beach, in the St. Mere Eglise area, on July 9, 1944. It was assigned to the V Corps, First Army, and relieved the 1st Infantry Division in the Coumont area. The division launched its first attack on Vidouville on July 26, 1944. From August 3, 1944, the 5th Infantry Division served in the XII and XX Corps, in Patton's Third Army until the end of hostilities on May 7, 1945.
The 5th Division, from its landing in Normandy July 9, 1944 to the last Division Headquarters in Vilshofen, Germany, traveled 2049 miles and engaged in all five of the ETO's major campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The Red Diamond has spent 300 days in combat, where they suffered battle casualties of 2,659 killed in action, 9,153 wounded, 1,050 missing in action, and 101 captured. Red Devils recognized for valor included the Medal of Honor (to Private Harold A. Garmen, a medic), 34 Distinguished Service Crosses, 602 Silver Stars, 10 Soldiers Medals, and 2,066 Bronze Stars.
FF NIGRO MEMORIAL PLAQUE
RIP. NEVER FORGET.
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ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 (CONTINUED)
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 LODDS
FIREFIGHTER DANIEL F. PUJDAK LADDER 146 June 21, 2007
With regret, the Department announces the death of Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak, L-146 (appointed September 25, 2005) which occurred on Thursday, June 21, 2007, as result of injuries sustained while operating at Brooklyn Box 247, transmitted at 1655 hours on June 21, 2007.
The heartfelt sympathy of the entire Department is extended to the family, relatives, and friends of the deceased in the midst of the great loss that they and the Department have sustained.
Daniel Francis Pujdak was born on September 6, 1983. He resided at 225 Monitor Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and was well acquainted with the neighborhood. He was a trainer at the local YMCA making people physically stronger and more confident. Danny attended St. Francis Prep High School and graduated from S.U.N.Y. Cortland in 2005 with a degree in Kinesiology. He joined the brave men in the FDNY at Tower Ladder 146 in Brooklyn, NY, where he continued to serve his community.
Danny’s demeanor was nothing less than extraordinary; he was willing to do anything for his friends, family and co-workers. He would leave his house to come to work and always greeted his brothers with a playful smile. We all knew when he walked into the firehouse; he was "Ready to Ride." Danny was motivated by life: whether it was the face of a cliff 200’ above the ground being challenged by his brothers or the sound of the tones summoning for help, his charisma was the most noticeable.
https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/daniel-f-pujdak/
RIP. NEVER FORGET.
ENGINE 229/LADDER 146 LODDS
FIREFIGHTER DANIEL F. PUJDAK LADDER 146 June 21, 2007
With regret, the Department announces the death of Firefighter Daniel F. Pujdak, L-146 (appointed September 25, 2005) which occurred on Thursday, June 21, 2007, as result of injuries sustained while operating at Brooklyn Box 247, transmitted at 1655 hours on June 21, 2007.
The heartfelt sympathy of the entire Department is extended to the family, relatives, and friends of the deceased in the midst of the great loss that they and the Department have sustained.
Daniel Francis Pujdak was born on September 6, 1983. He resided at 225 Monitor Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and was well acquainted with the neighborhood. He was a trainer at the local YMCA making people physically stronger and more confident. Danny attended St. Francis Prep High School and graduated from S.U.N.Y. Cortland in 2005 with a degree in Kinesiology. He joined the brave men in the FDNY at Tower Ladder 146 in Brooklyn, NY, where he continued to serve his community.
Danny’s demeanor was nothing less than extraordinary; he was willing to do anything for his friends, family and co-workers. He would leave his house to come to work and always greeted his brothers with a playful smile. We all knew when he walked into the firehouse; he was "Ready to Ride." Danny was motivated by life: whether it was the face of a cliff 200’ above the ground being challenged by his brothers or the sound of the tones summoning for help, his charisma was the most noticeable.
https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/daniel-f-pujdak/
RIP. NEVER FORGET.
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