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| PFC Herbert Rosenberg earned the Silver Star. He fought in 4 campaigns, ending with the Battle of Okinawa. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/114144154/herbert-h-rosenberg https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/usa/pacific/okinawa/7th-infantry-division-troops-mopping-up-on-okinawa/ |
Herbert H. Rosenberg never had a chance to reach 100 years old today. Instead, he sacrificed his life for our freedom.
He was born on November 17, 1919 in Minnesota. His parents Henry and Johnna were also both born in Minnesota. All four of his grandparents were from Germany. His father worked as a farmer. Herbert had an older brother, younger brother, and younger sister. By 1940 Hebert was living at home, had completed seven years of education, and was working as a farm laborer.
He was drafted into the army in September 1941. After training stateside, he was sent to the Pacific in April 1943. He became a private first class in Company C, 1st Infantry Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. PFC Rosenberg saw action in Attu, Kwajalein, and Leyte.
PFC Rosenberg last saw action during the Battle of Okinawa. His unit landed on April 1, 1945. After 39 days of continuous action and heavy casualties, the 7th ID was pulled off the line and sent to the reserves. With only a few days rest the 7th was sent back on the line with fresh replacements. The 7th ID made slow progress during the continuous rains of May against a well concealed enemy that sometimes gave up no more than 300 yards a day. By the time the battle was officially ended on June 21, 1945, the 7th ID had been in action for another straight 43 days. Despite declaring the official end of hostilities in Okinawa, PFC Rosenberg was killed in action the next day - June 22, 1945, making Herbert one of the last American soldiers killed by the enemy in World War 2.
One source states that PFC Rosenberg was awarded the Silver Star. Unfortunately, I was not able to locate the citation.
His grave is at Tenhassen Cemetery in Ceylon, Minnesota.
Last year on this date I profiled Carl Cooper, 4th Marine Division. You can read about Carl here.
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