192-C-Before The War

Co. C in action before the war.

Photo of C Company taken at the armory in Port Clinton, Ohio in 1940. — Photo of C Company taken at the armory in Port Clinton, Ohio in 1940. Men whose names are followed by an asterisk did go to the Philippine Islands. From left; Front Row: Pvt. Edward Grogg, Pvt. Silas LeGrow, Pfc. John Short, Cpl. Virgil C. Janes, Pfc. Harold R. Beggs, Pvt. Wade Chio, Pvt. Chester S. DeCant, Pvt. John J. Morine, Cpl. John Miklo, Cpl. Edsel E. Kirk*, Pfc. George H. Smith*, Second Row: Sgt. Elmer N. Smith, Sgt. George S. Carr*, 1st/Sgt. Andrew Migala*, 1st. Lt. Raymond H. Conley*, 1st. Lt. Robert Sorenson, Capt. Joseph Braddock*, 2nd Lt. Harold Collins, 2nd Lt. Authur Burholt, S/Sgt. Carl H. Meighan*, Sgt. Virgil M. Gordon*, Sgt. John R. Andrews. Third Row: Sgt. Olen C. Elwell, Sgt. Joseph J. Wierzchon, S/Sgt. Henry M. Wierzba*, Sgt. Steve Eliyas, Sgt. Joseph J. Hrupcho, Sgt. Joseph W. Beard, Pfc. Alton M. Dodway, Pvt. Kenneth E. Thompson, Cpl. Howard M. Wodrich. Fourth Row: Pfc. Joseph Zam, Pvt. John Kovach, Pvt. John J. Minier, Pvt. Jacob A. Schmidt, Pvt. Rollie C. Harger, Pfc. James W. O'Brien, Cpl. Russell D. Simon, Pvt. John G. Kolesar, Pvt. Charles R. Boeshart, Pvt. Charles P. Chaffin, Pvt. John F. Reed*. *Did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of the Ida Rupp Library
Photo of C Company taken at the armory in Port Clinton, Ohio in 1940. Men whose names are followed by an asterisk did go to the Philippine Islands. From left; Front Row: Pvt. Edward Grogg, Pvt. Silas LeGrow, Pfc. John Short, Cpl. Virgil C. Janes, Pfc. Harold R. Beggs, Pvt. Wade Chio, Pvt. Chester S. DeCant, Pvt. John J. Morine, Cpl. John Miklo, Cpl. Edsel E. Kirk*, Pfc. George H. Smith*, Second Row: Sgt. Elmer N. Smith, Sgt. George S. Carr*, 1st/Sgt. Andrew Migala*, 1st. Lt. Raymond H. Conley*, 1st. Lt. Robert Sorenson, Capt. Joseph Braddock*, 2nd Lt. Harold Collins, 2nd Lt. Authur Burholt, S/Sgt. Carl H. Meighan*, Sgt. Virgil M. Gordon*, Sgt. John R. Andrews. Third Row: Sgt. Olen C. Elwell, Sgt. Joseph J. Wierzchon, S/Sgt. Henry M. Wierzba*, Sgt. Steve Eliyas, Sgt. Joseph J. Hrupcho, Sgt. Joseph W. Beard, Pfc. Alton M. Dodway, Pvt. Kenneth E. Thompson, Cpl. Howard M. Wodrich. Fourth Row: Pfc. Joseph Zam, Pvt. John Kovach, Pvt. John J. Minier, Pvt. Jacob A. Schmidt, Pvt. Rollie C. Harger, Pfc. James W. O'Brien, Cpl. Russell D. Simon, Pvt. John G. Kolesar, Pvt. Charles R. Boeshart, Pvt. Charles P. Chaffin, Pvt. John F. Reed*. *Did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of the Ida Rupp Library

C Company Leaving Port Clinton — In November 1941, the members of C Company get ready to board a train for Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
C Company Leaving Port Clinton

John Minier and Harold Beggs — John Minier and Harold Beggs pose for their picture at the Tank Park sign. Courtesy of the Minier family
John Minier and Harold Beggs pose for their picture at the Tank Park sign. Courtesy of the Minier family

Tanks of the 192nd advance during the Louisiana Maneuvers — Tanks of the 192nd advance during the Louisiana Maneuvers Courtesy of Glenn Hulsted
Tanks of the 192nd advance during the Louisiana Maneuvers Courtesy of Glenn Hulsted

Members of C Company replace tracks on a tank. — Members of C Company replace tracks on a tank. Courtesy of the Minier family
Members of C Company replace tracks on a tank. Courtesy of the Minier family

Pvt. Russell Simon instructs Sgt. Carr and Pvt. Virgil Gordon — Pvt. Russell Simon instructs Sgt. Carr and Pvt. Virgil Gordon clean about the proper way to use a broom. Of the identified men in this photo, only Pvt. Russell Simon went to the Philippines. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Pvt. Russell Simon instructs Sgt. Carr and Pvt. Virgil Gordon clean about the proper way to use a broom. Of the identified men in this photo, only Pvt. Russell Simon went to the Philippines. Courtesy of the Minier Family

An unknown member of C Company, on the left, and John Short — An unknown member of C Company, on the left, and John Short. Courtesy of the Minier Family
An unknown member of C Company, on the left, and John Short. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Sgt. John Short — During Christmas, 1940, Sgt. John Short looks in his laundry bag to see what Santa has left him. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho
During Christmas, 1940, Sgt. John Short looks in his laundry bag to see what Santa has left him. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho

Pfc. Wilbur "Bill" Russell sits on the steps of his barracks at Ft. Knox — Pfc. Wilbur "Bill" Russell sits on the steps of his barracks at Ft. Knox. Pfc. Wilbur Russell died as a Japanese POW. Courtesy of the Russell Family
Pfc. Wilbur "Bill" Russell sits on the steps of his barracks at Ft. Knox. Pfc. Wilbur Russell died as a Japanese POW. Courtesy of the Russell Family

John Rowland — John Rowland stands in one of the reconnaissance cars at Ft. Knox in 1941. Courtesy of Ida Rupp Library
John Rowland stands in one of the reconnaissance cars at Ft. Knox in 1941. Courtesy of Ida Rupp Library

Members of C Company have their picture taken while walking at Ft. Knox — Members of C Company have their picture taken while walking at Ft. Knox. From front left: John Morine, John Andrews, John Short. In back: Jim O'Brien and John Kovach Courtesy of the Minier Family
Members of C Company have their picture taken while walking at Ft. Knox. From front left: John Morine, John Andrews, John Short. In back: Jim O'Brien and John Kovach Courtesy of the Minier Family

John Minier, Forest Richeson, and Wilfred Willis relax on their barracks' porch. — John Minier, Forest Richeson, and Wilfred Willis relax on their barracks' porch. Wilfred Willis died as a Japanese POW.
John Minier, Forest Richeson, and Wilfred Willis relax on their barracks' porch. Wilfred Willis died as a Japanese POW.

Pvt. Charles Looney sits inside a tank. — Pvt. Charles Looney sits inside a tank. Charles Looney died as a POW. Courtesy of Donald Hawkins
Pvt. Charles Looney sits inside a tank. Charles Looney died as a POW. Courtesy of Donald Hawkins

Silas LaGrow and John Minier at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. — Silas LaGrow and John Minier at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Courtesy of John Minier
Silas LaGrow and John Minier at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Courtesy of John Minier

Silas LeGrow in C Company tank — Silas LeGrow sits inside a C Company tank. Although a cook, he was trained to operate the battalion's equipment.
Silas LeGrow in C Company tank

Sgt. Joseph Hrupcho, Pfc. John Reed, Cpl. Wade Chio, and S/Sgt. Joseph Beard — Members of C Company Sgt. Joseph Hrupcho, Pfc. John Reed, Cpl. Wade Chio, and S/Sgt. Joseph Beard share a package from home received by S/Sgt. Beard. Of the men in the picture, only Pfc. John Reed did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho
Members of C Company Sgt. Joseph Hrupcho, Pfc. John Reed, Cpl. Wade Chio, and S/Sgt. Joseph Beard share a package from home received by S/Sgt. Beard. Of the men in the picture, only Pfc. John Reed did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho

Sgt. Joseph Hrupcho and Cpl. Wade Chio — Sgt. Joseph Hrupcho and Cpl. Wade Chio in front of the battalion HQ building at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho
Sgt. Joseph Hrupcho and Cpl. Wade Chio in front of the battalion HQ building at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho

C Company cooks (from left to right) Pvt. Harold Beggs, Pvt. Silas LeGrow, Tec. 4 Chester Decant, and Pvt. John Minier. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupc — C Company cooks (from left to right) C Company cooks (from left to right) Pvt. Harold Beggs, Pvt. Silas LeGrow, Tec. 4 Chester Decant, and Pvt. John Minier. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho Courtesy of Joseph Hrupc
C Company cooks (from left to right) C Company cooks (from left to right) Pvt. Harold Beggs, Pvt. Silas LeGrow, Tec. 4 Chester Decant, and Pvt. John Minier. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho Courtesy of Joseph Hrupc

T/4 John Kovach Jr. sits in a "beep" at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, in 1941. — T/4 John Kovach Jr. sits in a "beep" at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, in 1941. T/4 John Kovach Jr. died while a Japanese POW. Courtesy of the Kovach Family
T/4 John Kovach Jr. sits in a "beep" at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, in 1941. T/4 John Kovach Jr. died while a Japanese POW. Courtesy of the Kovach Family

Virgil Janes works on his tank at Ft. Knox — Virgil Janes works on his tank at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Virgil Janes works on his tank at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Sgt. Joseph Hrupcho stands in front of his tank during training at Ft. Knox in 1941. — Sgt. Joseph Hrupcho stands in front of his tank during training at Ft. Knox in 1941. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho
Sgt. Joseph Hrupcho stands in front of his tank during training at Ft. Knox in 1941. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho

The clowning around continues — The clowning around continues as a member of C Company hangs from the barrel of the cannon. Courtesy of the Minier Family
The clowning around continues as a member of C Company hangs from the barrel of the cannon. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Members of C Company ham it up for their visiting guests at Ft. Knox — Members of C Company ham it up for their visiting guests at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Members of C Company ham it up for their visiting guests at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Members of C Company continue to clown around at Ft. Knox — Members of C Company continue to clown around at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Members of C Company continue to clown around at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family

George Wilson sits on a B Company tank while posing for this picture — George Wilson sits on a B Company tank while posing for this picture. George Wilson did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of Albert Allen
George Wilson sits on a B Company tank while posing for this picture. George Wilson did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of Albert Allen

George Wilson Motorcycle — George Wilson a motorcycle messenger for C Company sits on his motorcycle during training at Ft. Knox in 1941. George Wilson did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of the Ida Rupp Library
George Wilson a motorcycle messenger for C Company sits on his motorcycle during training at Ft. Knox in 1941. George Wilson did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of the Ida Rupp Library

A C Company tank passes behind a cow during the maneuvers in Louisiana — A C Company tank passes behind a cow during the maneuvers in Louisiana. Courtesy of Minier Family
A C Company tank passes behind a cow during the maneuvers in Louisiana. Courtesy of Minier Family

Collins Family — Capt. Harold Collins holding his daughter, Carol, poses for this picture with his wife. Courtesy of Carol Berhman
Capt. Harold Collins holding his daughter, Carol, poses for this picture with his wife. Courtesy of Carol Berhman

An unknown member of C Company and Capt Robert Sorenson at Ft. Knox. — An unknown member of C Company and Capt Robert Sorenson at Ft. Knox.
An unknown member of C Company and Capt Robert Sorenson at Ft. Knox.

Cars in Salt RIver — C Company washes staff cars of the 192nd in the Salt River
Cars in Salt RIver

Members of C Company on train bound for Ft. Knox, Kentucky, on November 28, 1940 — Members of C Company on train bound for Ft. Knox, Kentucky, on November 28, 1940
Members of C Company on train bound for Ft. Knox, Kentucky, on November 28, 1940

Lt. Harold Collin, Lt. Arthur Burholdt, and Capt. Robert Sorenson — Lt. Harold Collin, Lt. Arthur Burholdt, and Capt. Robert Sorenson meet on November 27, 1940, the night before C Company left for Fort. Knox, Kentucky.
Lt. Harold Collin, Lt. Arthur Burholdt, and Capt. Robert Sorenson meet on November 27, 1940, the night before C Company left for Fort. Knox, Kentucky.

Food preparation for C Company during the Louisiana Maneuvers — Food preparation for C Company during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Food preparation for C Company during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Courtesy of the Minier Family

C Company Chow line during the Louisiana Maneuvers — C Company Chow line during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Courtesy of the Minier Family
C Company Chow line during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Courtesy of the Minier Family

C Company members wash their cars in the creek that runs through Ft. Knox — C Company members wash their cars in the creek that runs through Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family
C Company members wash their cars in the creek that runs through Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family

C Company gets gas for their tanks during the maneuvers. — C Company gets gas for their tanks during the Maneuvers.
C Company gets gas for their tanks during the Maneuvers.

Unknown members of C Company stand with their tank. — Unknown members of C Company stand with their tank.
Unknown members of C Company stand with their tank.

The staging area for the 192nd Tank Battalion at the Louisiana maneuvers. — The staging area for the 192nd Tank Battalion at the Louisiana Maneuvers.
The staging area for the 192nd Tank Battalion at the Louisiana Maneuvers.

Sgt. Joseph Wierzchon appears to be directing and watching a tank being parked. — Sgt. Joseph Wierzchon appears to be directing and watching a tank being parked.
Sgt. Joseph Wierzchon appears to be directing and watching a tank being parked.

Members of C Company stand beside one of their trucks — Members of C Company stand beside one of their trucks. Kneeling: John Andrews, Edsel Kirk, Unknown. Back Row: Joe Hrupcho, John Short, Anton Dodway
Members of C Company stand beside one of their trucks. Kneeling: John Andrews, Edsel Kirk, Unknown. Back Row: Joe Hrupcho, John Short, Anton Dodway

Jacob Schmidt poses for this photo at Ft. Knox. — Jacob Schmidt poses for this photo at Ft. Knox.
Jacob Schmidt poses for this photo at Ft. Knox.

Sgt. John Short, Sgt. Charles Chaffin, and Sgt. George Carr hold a discussion. — Sgt. John Short, Sgt. Charles Chaffin, and Sgt. George Carr hold a discussion.
Sgt. John Short, Sgt. Charles Chaffin, and Sgt. George Carr hold a discussion.

Andrew Johnson looks right at the photographer while his picture was being taken. — Andrew Johnson looks right at the photographer while his picture was being taken.
Andrew Johnson looks right at the photographer while his picture was being taken.

C Company refuels its tanks while training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky — C Company refuels its tanks while training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho
C Company refuels its tanks while training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho

C Company Entertainment — During training at Fort Knox, members of C Company take a break by conducting an in barracks concert. The soldier playing the guitar is Anton Dodway. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho
During training at Fort Knox, members of C Company take a break by conducting an in barracks concert. The soldier playing the guitar is Anton Dodway. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho

C Company Barracks Ft. Knox — One of the two barracks at Fort Knox, Kentucky, that were assigned to C Company during 1940 and 1941. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho
One of the two barracks at Fort Knox, Kentucky, that were assigned to C Company during 1940 and 1941. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho

Tank & Building

Pvt. Carpenter, Charles Everett, and Albert Allen at Fort Knox — Pvt. Carpenter, Charles Everett, and Albert Allen at Fort Knox. Pvt. Carpenter did not go to the Philippine Islands Courtesy of Tony Meldahl
Pvt. Carpenter, Charles Everett, and Albert Allen at Fort Knox. Pvt. Carpenter did not go to the Philippine Islands Courtesy of Tony Meldahl

Riedmiller & Tent — Pvt. Charles Riedmiller posed for this picture while at Ft. Knox.
Riedmiller & Tent

Members of C Company preparing for another day of training — Members of C Company preparing for another day of training in the summer of 1941. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Members of C Company preparing for another day of training in the summer of 1941. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Two members of C Company clown around — Two members of C Company clown around while one of the company's trucks is loaded.
Two members of C Company clown around while one of the company's trucks is loaded.

Members of C Company take a break from cleaning out their barracks. — Members of C Company take a break from cleaning out their barracks.
Members of C Company take a break from cleaning out their barracks.

Members of a C Company tank crew take a break in front of their tank — Members of a C Company tank crew take a break in front of their tank. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Members of a C Company tank crew take a break in front of their tank. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Harold Beggs sits in tank at Ft. Knox. — Harold Beggs sits in tank at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Harold Beggs sits in tank at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Members of C Company — Members of C Company pose for this picture in front of a bus. First Row from left: George Smith, James O'Brien, John Miklo. Back Row from left: Alton Dodway, John Morine, Charles Chaffin, Howard Woodrich, Elmer Smith. George Smith did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of Betty Quisno
Members of C Company pose for this picture in front of a bus. First Row from left: George Smith, James O'Brien, John Miklo. Back Row from left: Alton Dodway, John Morine, Charles Chaffin, Howard Woodrich, Elmer Smith. George Smith did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of Betty Quisno

The crews of two tanks of C Company pose for this picture — The crews of two tanks of C Company pose for this picture. From left to right in the tanks' turrets: Pvt. John Reed, Pvt. Charles Chaffin, Sgt. Joseph Beard, and Sgt George Carr. Inside tanks from left to right: Pvt. Chester DeCant, Pvt. Jacob Schmidt, Pvt. Howard Wodrich, and Anton Dodway. Standing next to the tanks from left to right are: Lt. Harold Collins and Capt. Robert Sorenson. Of the men in the picture, Sgt. George Carr and Pvt. John Reed did not go to the Philippine Islands. Pvt. Chester Decant, Pvt. Alton Dodway, Pvt. Howard Wodrich, Pvt. Jacob Schmidt, Lt. Harold Collins, and Capt. Robert Sorenson died as Japanese POWs.
The crews of two tanks of C Company pose for this picture. From left to right in the tanks' turrets: Pvt. John Reed, Pvt. Charles Chaffin, Sgt. Joseph Beard, and Sgt George Carr. Inside tanks from left to right: Pvt. Chester DeCant, Pvt. Jacob Schmidt, Pvt. Howard Wodrich, and Anton Dodway. Standing next to the tanks from left to right are: Lt. Harold Collins and Capt. Robert Sorenson. Of the men in the picture, Sgt. George Carr and Pvt. John Reed did not go to the Philippine Islands. Pvt. Chester Decant, Pvt. Alton Dodway, Pvt. Howard Wodrich, Pvt. Jacob Schmidt, Lt. Harold Collins, and Capt. Robert Sorenson died as Japanese POWs.

Harold Beggs clowns around and sits in a barrel at Ft. Knox — Harold Beggs clowns around and sits in a barrel at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Harold Beggs clowns around and sits in a barrel at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family

An unknown and Charles Bosehart, on the right — An unknown member of C Company and Charles Bosehart, on the right, on one of the company's tanks. Courtesy of the Bosehart Family
An unknown and Charles Bosehart, on the right

192nd Tank Park — Tanks and trucks of the 192nd in the battalion's tank park
192nd Tank Park

C Co Tanks — Another photo of the 192nd's tank park
C Co Tanks

C Co Tank Track Work — A tank of C Co., 192nd gets work done on its track.
C Co Tank Track Work

Charles Boeshart poses for this picture at Fort Knox, Kentucky — Charles Boeshart poses for this picture at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Courtesy of the Boeshart Famuly
Charles Boeshart poses for this picture at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Courtesy of the Boeshart Famuly

Albert Allen poses for this picture in front of his tank — Albert Allen poses for this picture in front of his tank. Courtesy of Albert Allen
Albert Allen poses for this picture in front of his tank. Courtesy of Albert Allen

Not everyone went home for Christmas in 1940 — Not everyone went home for Christmas in 1940. In this picture taken at Ft. Knox are, from left to right, Cpl. Joseph Zam, Tec. 4 John Kovach, S/Sgt. Joseph Beard, 1st Sgt. Andrew Migala, Sgt. John Andrews, and Sgt. Silas LeGrow. Of the six men in the picture, five would go to the Philippine Islands. Only Sgt. Silas LeGrow would survive life as a Japanese POW. 1st Sgt. Migala was released from federal duty as C Company prepared for duty in the Philippines. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho
Not everyone went home for Christmas in 1940. In this picture taken at Ft. Knox are, from left to right, Cpl. Joseph Zam, Tec. 4 John Kovach, S/Sgt. Joseph Beard, 1st Sgt. Andrew Migala, Sgt. John Andrews, and Sgt. Silas LeGrow. Of the six men in the picture, five would go to the Philippine Islands. Only Sgt. Silas LeGrow would survive life as a Japanese POW. 1st Sgt. Migala was released from federal duty as C Company prepared for duty in the Philippines. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho

Cpl. Howard M. Wodrich — Cpl. Howard M. Wodrich poses in his barracks during training at Ft. Knox in 1940/41. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho
Cpl. Howard M. Wodrich poses in his barracks during training at Ft. Knox in 1940/41. Courtesy of Joseph Hrupcho

Members of C Company collect water at Ft. Knox — Members of C Company collect water at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Members of C Company collect water at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Standing on tank — Charles Bosehart on HQ Company tank.
Standing on tank

Riedmiller inTank — Pvt. Charles Riedmiller inside a C Co. tank.
Riedmiller inTank

Members of C Company uncover their tanks — Members of C Company uncover their tanks at the beginning of another day of training at Ft, Knox, Kentucky. Courtesy of the Minier family
Members of C Company uncover their tanks at the beginning of another day of training at Ft, Knox, Kentucky. Courtesy of the Minier family

TankRepairTruck — Sgt. Charles Boeshart in front of the battalion's tank repair truck which manufactured parts for the tanks.
TankRepairTruck

192 Reconnaissance motorcycles — Motorcycles of the 192nd reconnaissance detachment
192 Reconnaissance motorcycles

192nd Motorcycles — C Company motorcycle messengers ride down the road from their barracks. Courtesy of the Ida Rupp Library
C Company motorcycle messengers ride down the road from their barracks. Courtesy of the Ida Rupp Library

C Company tank crews replace tracks on their tanks — C Company tank crews replace tracks on their tanks. Courtesy of the Minier Family
C Company tank crews replace tracks on their tanks. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Company C tank crew — Company C tank crew of Pfc. Hobart McVay, Pvt. Paul Grassick, Pvt. Pvt. John Robinette, T/5 Earl Charles and Pvt. George Zimmerman. Courtesy of Paul Grassick
Company C tank crew of Pfc. Hobart McVay, Pvt. Paul Grassick, Pvt. Pvt. John Robinette, T/5 Earl Charles and Pvt. George Zimmerman. Courtesy of Paul Grassick

A member of the 192nd sits behind the wheel of one of the first jeeps — A member of the 192nd sits behind the wheel of one of the first jeeps to arrive at Fort Knox. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl
A member of the 192nd sits behind the wheel of one of the first jeeps to arrive at Fort Knox. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl

C Company tanks training at Ft. Knox in the summer of 1941. — C Company tanks training at Ft. Knox in the summer of 1941. Courtesy of Minier Family
C Company tanks training at Ft. Knox in the summer of 1941. Courtesy of Minier Family

Men of Company C pose at Ft. Knox. — John Minier, Virgil Gordon, Harold Beggs, John Morine, James O'Brien, and Capt. Robert Sorenson pose for this photo at Fort Knox. Virgil Gordon did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl
John Minier, Virgil Gordon, Harold Beggs, John Morine, James O'Brien, and Capt. Robert Sorenson pose for this photo at Fort Knox. Virgil Gordon did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl

From left to Right: John Robinette, Albert Allen, Robert Miller, and George Zimmerman

Company C tank crews discuss the day's training — Company C tank crews discuss the day's training. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Company C tank crews discuss the day's training. Courtesy of the Minier Family

Members of C Company do maintenance work on their tanks — Members of C Company do maintenance work on their tanks. Courtesy of the Minier Family
Members of C Company do maintenance work on their tanks. Courtesy of the Minier Family

C Company tank in a creek at Ft. Knox — C Company tank in a creek at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of Minier Family
C Company tank in a creek at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of Minier Family

The 1st Platoon of C Company forms ranks at Ft. Knox — The 1st Platoon of C Company forms ranks at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of Minier Family
The 1st Platoon of C Company forms ranks at Ft. Knox. Courtesy of Minier Family

Harold Beggs and John Minier — Harold Beggs and John Minier pose for this picture while sitting on the bumper of a car. Both men survived the war. Courtesy of Ida Rupp Library
Harold Beggs and John Minier pose for this picture while sitting on the bumper of a car. Both men survived the war. Courtesy of Ida Rupp Library

Members of C Company socialize on the porch — Members of C Company socialize on the porch of their barracks. The only men identified at this time are Charles Chaffin (in the chair) and John Minier (with the towel). Courtesy of the Minier Family
Members of C Company socialize on the porch of their barracks. The only men identified at this time are Charles Chaffin (in the chair) and John Minier (with the towel). Courtesy of the Minier Family

Members of C Company take a watermelon break. — Members of C Company take a watermelon break. Kneeling from the left is Howard Wodrich and Virgil Janes. Standing in the back, from the left, are Olen C. Elwell, Rollie C. Harger, George Carr, Virgil Gordon, and Wade Chio. Sgt. George S. Carr and Virgil Gordon did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of the Ida Rupp Library
Members of C Company take a watermelon break. Kneeling from the left is Howard Wodrich and Virgil Janes. Standing in the back, from the left, are Olen C. Elwell, Rollie C. Harger, George Carr, Virgil Gordon, and Wade Chio. Sgt. George S. Carr and Virgil Gordon did not go to the Philippine Islands. Courtesy of the Ida Rupp Library

Charles Riedmiller and tank — Charles Riedmiller leans on tank as the tanks are prepared to be sent to the Louisiana Maneuvers. - Courtesy of the Minier Family
Charles Riedmiller and tank

C Company tanks pass U. S. Calvary during the Louisiana maneuvers. — C Company tanks pass U. S. Calvary during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Courtesy of the Minier family
C Company tanks pass U. S. Calvary during the Louisiana Maneuvers. Courtesy of the Minier family

C Company motorcycle messenger. — Albert Allen on his motorcycle during the Louisiana Maneuvers. - Courtesy of Tony Meldahl
C Company motorcycle messenger.

C Company tank moving down the road during the maneuvers — C Company tank moving down the road during the maneuvers. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl
C Company tank moving down the road during the maneuvers. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl

Members of C Company taking a break during the maneuvers — Members of C Company taking a break during the Maneuvers. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl
Members of C Company taking a break during the Maneuvers. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl

Albert Allen's tank on maneuvers in Louisiana. — Albert Allen's tank on maneuvers in Louisiana. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl
Albert Allen's tank on maneuvers in Louisiana. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl

Single turret tanks on maneuvers in Louisiana — Single turret tanks on maneuvers in Louisiana. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl
Single turret tanks on maneuvers in Louisiana. Courtesy of Tony Meldahl

C Company Tank in the Louisiana Maneuvers. — C Company Tank taking part in the Louisiana Maneuvers. - Courtesy of Tony Meldahl
C Company Tank in the Louisiana

Standingbytank — An unknown member of C Company stands next to a "medium" tank during the Louisiana maneuvers in 1941.
Standingbytank

BrownVShortJonesLofland — Members of C Company in the picture are Vincent Brown,, John Short, Elwin Jones, and Glenn Lofland. Lofland did not go to the Philippines. - Courtesy of Albert Allen
BrownVShortJonesLofland

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