Goolsby Ira G., Jr.

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Ira G., Jr. Goolsby

Rank:

Private

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Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-10-01

State:

Georgia

Cemetery:

Hebron Cemetery, Jasper County, Georgia

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Ira G. Goolsby, Jr. was born on August 6, 1921 in Georgia. He was the son of Ira G. Goolsby and Berta L. Waits Goolsby. Ira attended school at Sunny Side and at Highland. Prior to entering the service, he was employed at Highland Mill. He served in the US Army as a Private during World War II. PVT Goolsby was Killed in Action on October 1, 1944 at the age of 23 in Italy and is now buried in the Hebron Cemetery, Jasper County, Georgia, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.