Folder SC-332

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Photograph (modern reproduction): Edward Hauck with his brothers Frank and Russell, all in their World War II uniforms.

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Pen and Ink Drawing by “Poncho,” depicting Battle of the Bulge with bombs coming down on members of Roger Squad, including members Ed Hauck, Sgt. Woods, Anthony, Alex, and Nick.

Note on back from Edward Hauck to his wife Nellie: “This was drawn by Poncho who use to be a member of our squad. There were only five men in the squad at the time. Those are 88’s coming in. Keep this and we will frame it. This was drawn at Philliburg.”

Scope and Contents Pen and Ink Drawing by “Poncho,” depicting Christmas Day (Dec. 25), 1944, in the trenches at Battle of the Bulge, with Edward Hauck on guard.Note on back from Edward Hauck to his wife Nellie: “Nell. “This picture was drawn by one of the members of our squad. This is exactly the way our dugout looked. That’s me on guard looking for Germans. 3 other fellows are inside sleeping. A good way to spend Christmas day. I ate G.I. cheese and crackers. ...

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Pencil Sketch Drawing by “Poncho,” depicting Edward Hauck

Note on back from Edward Hauck to his wife Nellie: “This was drawn by one of the members of Roger squad. Do you think it looks like me?”

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Note from back of original Rike’s frame: “Drawing – Black Forest – Battle of Bulge – Germany – Eddie with Pipe – Christmas 1944”

Scope and Contents From the Collection: Edward Hauck was a life-long Dayton resident and World War II veteran. The collection consists of original drawings by a soldier known as “Poncho” (a member of Hauck’s Roger Squad) during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. The drawings depict fellow Roger Squad members (including Hauck) and combat scenes. The collection also includes letters (written on the backs of the drawings) from Hauck to his wife back home in Dayton and one photograph of Hauck and his brothers in their military...