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Sgt. Roland R. Loveless Photo Collection

    Sgt. Roland R. Loveless was a tank commander with the 71st Armored Field Artillery battalion. He and his crew were frequently attached to one of the 5th Armored Division's tank battalions, where their mission was to call in and adjust supporting artillery fire.  The Bronze Star is among the awards and decorations Sgt. Loveless received for his service. The following photographs were graciously provided by Roland R. "Ralph" Loveless, Jr.    

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                          Sgt. Roland R. Loveless                                           Sgt. Roland R. Loveless                                 Harralson, Weeks, Lanham
                
                      
                 Lanham, Weeks, McGlammery, Bullard, Loveless                                     Loveless
 
                                 
                    Holder, Breen, Harralson                                          McGlammery, Holder, Breen                                          McGlammery
 
                          
                        Loveless                                                                      Harralson  , McGlammery
              
               
                          Botta, Breen, Harralson, "Red" Martin, Holder
                          
              

                 

                
                  
               
 

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