The Spearhead was published for the men of the 417th Infantry Regiment, printed weekly, out of Greiz, Germany (later editions from Reichenbach — printed by Haun & Sohn, Reichenbach (V) Germany).

Staff:

• Editor — Capt’t G. B. Cullinan
• Features — T/5 William R. Westine, Pfc Hyman Alterman, Pfc Walter O’Meara
• Photography — Pfc Lawrence M. McGinnis
• Art — Sgt. George E. Fisher
• Sports — Lt Thomas M. Riordan
• Assisted by — Lt Frank J. Dranginis (SSO) & Staff