Gerald J. Wasserburg in US Army uniform in Leipzig, Germany during World War II
1945 April 12
- Title
- Gerald J. Wasserburg in US Army uniform in Leipzig, Germany during World War II
- Collection
- Caltech Images Collection
- Series
- Individuals
- Identifier
- GJW162.3-1
- Dates
- 1945 April 12
- Extents
- 1 photographs
- Abstract
- Photo supplied by Gerald J. Wasserburg shows him as a rifleman, Charlie Company, 23rd Regiment Infantry, 2nd Division, 3rd Army (United States). Photo taken a few daysafter the US Army took the city of Leipzig, Germany (between April 12-15, 1945). Wasserburg had just turned 18 and was one the first GIs to enter the city. His armaments include an M-1 (Garand) rifle, a hand grenade and two pistols taken from German officers. The one in the shoulder holster is a Luger, the other is a P (Pistole) 38. Information provided by Gerald Wasserburg.