This clipping provided courtesy of Dwayne Castellaw, nephew to Aaron S. Castellaw.
KILLED IN ACTION - T|SGT. AARON S. CASTELLAW
Headquarters 2nd Battalion
Seventh Infantry, APO No. 3
May 29, 1945.
Mrs. Aaron Castellaw, Box 847
Columbus, Ga.
Dear Mrs. Castellaw:
In response to your letter of 22 of May, 1945, I shall do my best to answer all of your questions concerning the death of your husband, TSgt. Aaron S. Castellaw.
I was near your husband at the time of his death, and I can assure you that his death was instantaneous. At the time of his death, T|Sgt. Castellaw was Operations Sergeant and was in charge of the Observation Post Group, which consisted of a wire team, a radio team, and three bazooka teams.
Two assault companies of this battalion had attacked and entered the city of Wihr-en-Plaine in the "Colmar Pocket." While leading the Observation Post Group across an open field towards the town, three German tanks outflanked the town and cut off the O. P. from the rest of the battalion. Direct enemy tank and machine gun fire caused many casualties and one shell exploded very near your husband. Death was instantaneous and without pain.
Being in the wire section at the time, I came to know your husband quite well. He was always cheerful and well-liked by all the members of this organization. I am certain that T|Sgt. Castellaw will long be remembered for his spirit, courage and devotion to duty. His loss was keenly felt by all of us.
Very truly yours,
"PETER S. STAVROS"
Battalion Clerk.
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