SIXTH ARMY GROUP. France — Keeping in running order the hundreds of jeeps, sedans, trucks and other vehicles used by Sixth Army Group headquarters — under which are the American Seventh and French First Armies — in France is the task of an ordnance maintenance platoon. Among the soldiers in this platoon is Sst. Joseph Rukstalis of 39 Austin street, Norwood.
Set up in a garage, these veterans of North Africa and Italy are proud of the “homelike” appearance of their shop and of the efficiency with which they accomplish their task. One of their pet “tools” is a jeep, converted into a high-powered. six-wheeled wrecker that can tow machines many times its size.
In addition to automotive maintenance. these soldiers also operate a small arms repair shop for the headquarters.
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