Galloping Horse Ridge - Hill 53 "Knoll"
Hill 53 saw heavy fighting from 11 to 13 January 1943. The 2nd and 3rd Battalions (27th Regiment) were engaged in these battles.
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- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: US Department of Defense
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