601st Field Artillery Battalion "1942-1945"

Battalion Insignia

Army pack mules loaded with 75 mm Pack Howitzer. Each mule had his own gun part to carry.

This site is the 6th of 8 websites on the 601st Field Artillery Battalion (Pack). This unit served from 1942 to 1945. They made landings at Kiska Island in the Aluetians, Italy, Southern France, Germany and Austria. These are the pictures of those brave men, then and now. To view the main "HOME" page to the 601st, click on this link. There you will find links to the other web sites. http://community-2.webtv.net/MASTEROFNEON/601stFieldArtillery/index.html This page last updated 6-30-2009

Officers Lapel Pin

Officers of the 601st.

The following photographs were submitted by Henrietta Rawie, daughter of Captain Orval H. Rawie 601st F.A.. who sadly passed away a few years ago. Orval had a large part to do with the activities which took place in the Battalion. He was awarded the Bronze Star & the Croix De Guerre with one Bronze Star. Henrietta has been kind enough to send me photo's and documents of the 601st, which her Dad had kept over the years. Alot of things were destroyed in a house fire years ago, but luckily, these photo's were saved. It is unknown what exact Battery or gun crew they are. Maybe you'll see your Dad or Grandpa? Thank You Henrietta for everything!

601st Officers, just after they returned from Kiska. Photo taken at Fort Sill, Ok.

General ? giving out awards to the men of the 601st. Lt. Col. Edwin C. Mattick looks on. Patches are the XV Corps and 7th Army, so this ceremony most likely took place in Southern France or Germany.

A. Powers (Alvin) was a Captain in "A" Battery 601st

Small die cast toy set made by Britains showing a crew at a 75 mm

Certificate given to the men for a job well done!

Sign at Camp Hale, Colorado 1942

The Story of "Taps" We in the United State's have all heard the haunting song, "Taps". It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes. But, do you know the words to the song? Day is done.. Gone the sun. From the lakes. From the hills From the sky. All is well. Safely rest. God is nigh.   Fading light. Dims the sight. And a star Gems the sky. Gleaming bright. From afar. Drawing nigh. Falls the night. Thanks and praise. For our days. Neath the sun. Neath the stars. Neath the sky. As we go. This we know God is nigh. Remember Those Lost and Harmed While Serving Our Country... And also those presently serving in the Armed Forces.

Camp Carson, Colorado 1942

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