During WWII, S/Sgt. Michael "Mike" Anthony Lacche, was part of the Army's 304th Regiment, 4th Battalion, which helped liberate Europe; the 304th Regiment was later assigned to the 76th Division during post WWII stabilization work in Germany.Key organization dates (info credit, Wikipedia.org) includes the 304th Regiment ordered to active duty on June 15, 1942; disbanding August 31, 1945 in Germany; and reconstituted and assigned to the 76th division on October 7, 1946.
During the Allied push into Germany, the 304th Regiment, 4th Battalion crossed into Eisenach, Germany, February 24, 1945 and pushed all the way to Penig, Germany when Germany's surrender was completed May 9, 1945.
Click here to see a very thorough web site honoring the 76th division.
