In Belgium, late in the afternoon of January 7, 1945, our battalion was assaulting the heavily defended Their-du-Monte Ridge, under the direct fire of German antiaircraft guns (88mm). Major Benjamin F. Delamater was our battalion executive officer. His runner Private First Class George E. Krixer was killed.
It was bitter cold, the snow was deep, and the area where George lay was still under German observation. Finally, our battalion captured the ridge. That night, Major Delamater returned to the area and evacuated George’s remains.
During the attack, our battalion Adjutant John Buffkin and Sgt. Major Jim Daum were wounded and 1st Lt. Gerald Guillot and Sgt. John Sivets replaced them. Lt. Guillot guided, encouraged and supported others and me around him. He was a real man.
I am especially proud to have been a member of the 508th PIR and am honored to have known such great people.”
Allyn Johnson served as the Battalion Sergeant Major until he left the 508th PIR in Heddernheim, Germany in 1945. Allyn Johnson earned:
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Bronze Star Medal
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Combat Infantry Badge
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Two battle stars
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Belgium Fourragére
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Numerous defense medals including the Victory medal and Occupation Medal with Germany Bar
 Allyn Johnson was separated from the service January 22, 1946 at Fort Lewis, Washing-ton and attended college. Allyn and Maria married in 1951, and raised four children. They enjoy their family including five grand-children and four great grand-children, and keep busy operating a small business. They reside at 321 E. Lake-shore Drive, Shelton, WA 98584
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