Dachau Gallery of U.S. Liberator Jack Rosendale

Jack Rosendale was inducted into the U.S. Army on January 30, 1942, and served with the 45th Infantry Division throughout World War II. His journey took him from basic training at Camp Croft to combat in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and eventually to France and Germany. In April 1945, Rosendale’s division arrived at the Dachau Concentration Camp, where they witnessed the horrific aftermath of Nazi atrocities. Photographs from this period, including images from Dachau and Munich, are featured in this gallery, providing a stark reminder of the devastation he encountered. His experiences, especially at Dachau, deeply affected him, and he later shared the emotional toll of those moments with family members. 

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“Not Sleeping - DEAD!”	“Nazi Victims”
“Reprisal - SS Guard”	“Nazi War Surplus”
“May Day in Münich”	“Isar River”

Source: Jack Rosendale, Henry Rosendale, Dan Rosendale, “Jack Rosendale 179th A Company, then Headquarters Communications Co. Photo Gallery,” 45thdivision.org.
Photos courtesy of Henry Rosendale.