"In his final battle SSG Pool was blow from the turret of his tank and his right leg was shattered and had to be removed."
Apparently he wasn't good enough to finish the mission either. So don't feel bad if you can't! Not to take anything away from this incredible warrior; battle outcomes are based on more than just skill. I'm just quoting his write up from the 3rd AD's website. Below is what else it had to say about this bad ass.
"He was discharged from the Army in June of 1946. He was recalled to active duty in 1948 to serve as an instructor with 3d Armored Division at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He retired from the Army on September 19, 1960 as a Chief Warrant Officer 2d Class. His military decorations included Distinguished Service Cross, Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Purple Heart, French Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star, Belgium Fourragere. Lafayette Pool passed away in his sleep on May 30, 1991."
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