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WORLD WAR II
THIS IS
A WORK IN PROGRESS
1943
10 28 ATTENTION !
Please do not make telephone calls during or
immediately after an Air Raid Alarm as it is essential that the lines be kept
free for use by the Defense Authorities.
If your telephone rings, however, answer if promptly. - 1943 Watertown Telephone Directory insert.
12 25 A WAR-TIME CHRISTMAS
1943
THIRD WAR LOAN DRIVE / Erwin Bittner
1993
11 10 WORLD WAR II
NAZI HELMET
A World War II Nazi helmet which has been rattling around bars and basements for about 50 years has found a new home. U.S. Army veterans from Watertown used to reminisce about the helmet at a local watering hole for several years before it disappeared to give way to more recent memories. The heavy metal helmet, signed by seven Watertown men while serving in Italy in the early 1940s, was formerly owned by a German soldier. It was found by the Watertown men who were called to active duty about 1940 as part of the local National Guard unit. They were part of the 32nd Division and their section of the unit later became Battery C, 173rd Field Artillery which served overseas in Africa and then in Italy where the tale began. The helmet was painted white, signed with the names of the men, and sent by mail to Elmer and Beats Tavern where it was prominently displayed behind the bar. The tavern was a popular spot for the men, and they sent the helmet as a way to keep in touch with owners Elmer and Beatrice Schmidt as well as other friends back home.
1994
05 30 WEIR MCQUOID
REMEMBERS
For half a century retired Watertown educator Weir McQuoid has said little publicly about his experiences in World War II. But, with the 50th anniversary of D-Day being celebrated today, and with a little persuasion from his family, he has now talked with the Daily Times about that day and other war experiences. McQuoid is a quiet person and downplays his experiences but there were some incredible ones. For example, he calls it pure luck, but he is one of several people pictured in that famous photograph of paratroopers listening to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower on June 4, 1944, just one day before the D-Day invasion was scheduled to begin. The mission was delayed by a day because of bad weather and the invasion came off exactly 50 years ago today.
CROSS
REFERENCES:
RAY KUBLY written
recollection <> "ONE
MORE RIVER TO CROSS" <>
Ray was a prisoner of war after his plane was shot down during a bombing mission over Germany. This was back on Oct. 7, 1944. Ray and his crew parachuted to the ground after the plane was ready to crash. The pilot died and one other crew member was badly injured but Ray never saw any of them again. Over a period of days, Ray and other prisoners of war were transported to Utrecht, Holland where they were held while recuperating from injuries. Ray had been shot twice in the leg. Then, on Oct. 26, 1944, a Dutch engineer devised a plan where Ray and some others could escape the Germans. . . .
EDWARD H. STUEBE <> October 14, 1924 - October 20, 2019
Watertown, WI - Edward H. Stuebe, 95 years old, died peacefully at home in Watertown, WI, October 20, 2019. Ed, as everyone knew him, was in the 104th Timberwolf Division under General Terry Allan in WWII. He was in communications where he drove jeep to deliver messages with his comrade and friend. He was stationed in Europe and was at the Battle of the Bulge. He often told recounts of the events he encountered while serving from April 30, 1943 to December 12th 1945. After returning home, he married my mother Carol and they were married 72 amazing years. Ed also opened the very first TV and Radio repair shop in Watertown, located on North 2nd Street. Being his daughter, I can still hear him say, “Stuebe TV and Radio” when he answered his shop phone. My dad would fabricate just about anything out of nothing. During his service in Europe he built a radio that could pick up other continents which he create from a pile of junk he found. Ed was one of the founders and the very first Commodore of the Watertown Boat (outboarders) Club. He built six full scale boats including an airboat and a cabin cruiser. Mom and Dad had many happy hours on the river and lakes in the surrounding areas. He was good at woodworking and enjoyed building gas run, remote controlled model aeroplanes which he flew at the local airport. Ed graduated from Watertown High School in 1942. He then furthered his education at the University of Utah and Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Edward was the son of Walter Stuebe and Frances Dobbratz Stuebe of Watertown. He is survived by his loving wife Carol McLaughlin Stuebe, daughter Mary Stuebe (Watertown), grandson Eric Schuh (Dousman), and granddaughter-in-law Breauna Schuyler Schuh (originally from West Allis).
There will be no service times as family will be grieving privately per Ed’s wishes.
Ed was thoughtful, reliable, and would help anyone in a pinch. There are so many memories within the family. He will be greatly missed.
DR. LOUIS W. NOWACK / 1991<> PROFILE OF DR. LOUIS W. NOWACK . . . . composed by Marquardt Village
Outstanding service record, military and medical.
While all residents of Marquardt Village are required to have their own personal physicians, Marquardt Manor has its own medical director. He’s an outstanding retired Wate . . .. .
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