76th infantry division book

The following information was taken from a veterans grandson who pulled it from the battalion book that was given to the 1st battalion 417th regiment. Contains a detailed combat history of this famous 76th infantry division unit, killed in action roster, decoration roster, color maps, drawings. Th is site is dedicated to preserving the rich history of the 96th infantry division of wwii and its current members the deadeyes our website works in collaberation with the 96th infantry division heritage fund, which shares our goals. Table of contents hide copyright front cover front matter. This is separated into three parts to facilitate faster download. Twentyseventh indiana volunteer infantry in thw war of the rebellion 186165. Also included are units of the 8th and 9th army air forces. Always looking for 76th infantry division items and information 385th, 304th, and 417th infantry regiments.

World war ii order of battle cold war conflicts orders of battle. The history of the 77th infantry division in world war ii. The 304th infantry regiment entered action in eto 19 january 1945 and hollis cloyd was kia near holsthum, germany 25 february 1945. He manned a 57mm antitank gun with a muzzle velocity of 2700 ft per second, capable of penetrating 2. The 75th infantry division arrived in england, 22 november 1944. German city honors 76th infantry division jim keefe. In literary quality, it compares with the famous civil war novel the red badge of courage. The division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line.

The white device was a medieval english heraldic symbol meaning first son. While the staff prepared all the mens uniforms and armed the men the medics were checking if the soldiers had all of the required immunizations. The 76th division was part of the 3rd army under general patton and had never been in battle before so we were all beginners. The 76th division was activated at camp devens, massachusetts in september, 1917, and moved overseas in august of 1918, where the division was designated as the 3rd depot division and provided replacements until return stateside in december, 1919. The new unit, to be designated headquarters, 7th infantry division, would provide oversight for personnel, equipment, training and readiness for the 3 brigade combat teams of 2nd infantry division. Apo numbers of world war ii us army groups, armies, corps and divisions listed by unit type and number.

It commemorates the battles and fallen of the 76th infantry regiment. The 76th infantry division was a unit of the united states army in world war i, world war ii and the cold war. I photographed this picture from my own copy of forrest guths book the way. The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous. The division arrived in liverpool on 17 april and began training in amphibious operations. The 76th infantry division of the british army was raised during the second world war to.

The first battalion, 417th infantry regiment, 76th. The 78th division of the united states army was activated on 23 august 1917 at camp dix, new jersey. The web design follows the original, only marginal changes were made for the presentation on the internet. At the end of world war ii, the division counted 2,140 men killed and 5,737 wounded.

We attacked the siegfried line at the saar river and got our baptism of fire. See more ideas about division, east germany and 4th infantry. The following is from appendix i on pages 200201 of the book numerical listing of apos. This book does not contain a roster of soldiers or officers. Ardennes campaign battle of the bulge, colmar pocket. The 76th infantry division was a unit of the united states army in world war i, world war ii and. I recently acquired a nice collection of world war i 76th division regimental histories that ill be listing this week. And most of all, to the entire 76th infantry division, heroes one and all. After training in the united kingdom from 17 april 1944, the 79th infantry division. The division was inactivated in 1996 and has been reconstituted as the 76th us army reserve operational response command in 20.

Commander 176 for the 76th infantry division with the 6th army at stalingrad. World war ii order of battle infantry regiments of the. After a brief training program, the division landed at le havre and rouen, december, and bivouacked at yvetot on the 14th. Browm and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.

May 9, 20 gis belonging to the 76th infantry division advance through the german. The 76th infantry division, also nicknamed the onaway. Price new from used from hardcover, june 1, 1992 please retry. It is also dedicated to the men of g company, 304th infantry regiment who served with him, and became his extended family. The graphic novel is still a work in progress as research continues and freelance work that pays the bills takes precedence. Pictorial history of the 75th infantry division, 1944. I am the infantry about contact 1st infantry division 16th 18th 26th. Headquarters company after action report cpt william h. For example, by the end of january, 1945, the 47 th infantry regiment which fought in france and germany had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. It participated in the area of tennessee maneuveurs, after which it moved to camp laguna near yuma, arizona, where it trained in the desert. According to war department general order 114, december 7, 1945 there were approximately 2,000 units that received the ardennes credit, the battle of the bulge. The division moved to beine east of reims and then to champlon, belgium, 23.

Online books 76th ohio infantry soldier roster official roster of the soldiers of the state of ohio in the war of the rebellion, 18611866, volume 6, by ohio roster commission joseph b. Dedicated to the 87th infantry division, this nonfiction novel is the singlemost compelling and authentic account written about world war ii. Second lieutenant in the new york 76th infantry regiment, which trained at camp campbell, near cortland, n. The 76th infantry division was created on 26 august 1939 together with the 23rd infantry division in potsdam. The memorial contains the inscription deutschland mu. The division was annihilated in the battle of stalingrad and. The first battalion, 417th infantry regiment, 76th infantry division started to make history at camp mccoy, wisconsin where full time precombat training terminated in november of 1944. The first battalion, 417th infantry regiment, 76th infantry division united states.

The 76th infantry division arrived in england, 20 december 1944, where it received additional training. The 76th infantry division was a unit of the united states army in world war i. The books sitting on it are the 385th in the eto the 385ths regimental history book, a newer 76th infantry division book by turner publishing, we ripened fast the 76ths history book and the small booklet was issued to members of the 385th before deployment overseas. The 76th infantry division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line.

Page 265 at this spot the 77th infantry division lost a buddy ernie pyle. Gis belonging to the 76th infantry division advance through the. Infantry journal press, 1947 world war, 19391945 585 pages. It consisted of four infantry regiments the 309th, 310th, 311th and. The combat infantry badge is given for action under small arms fire. So the origin size of photos, draws and maps were changed. This photoheavy book tracks the 75th infantry divisions activities through europe, showcasing europes scenic beauty and architecture, and scenes of wartorn devastation and military life.

May 9, 20 gis belonging to the 76th infantry division advance through the. Online home for the 76th infantry brigade combat team the. It landed at le havre, france, 12 january 1945, and proceeded to the limesy concentration area. He enlisted in the army on august 3, 1942 and upon completion of basic training he was assigned to fco, 2nd bn, 385th infantry regt in the 76th division at fort george g. California department of conservation, division of oil and gas.

Ednie 116th infantry regiment, 1st battalion, command group group critique notes major t s. A book of facts concerning the army of the united states. Whittington fought in world war ii with the 1st battalion, 417th infantry regiment, 76th infantry division, in pattons third army. Welcome deadeyes, families, and friends of deadeyes. You never realise the good times while they are happening,looking back i now realise those were. Book is a detailed history via interviews of gis who fought with the u.

Battle of stalingrad casualty wehrstammbuch military service record book. During the postwar period, from 1947 to 1965, the 77th infantry division was one of six combat divisions in the army reserve and became known as the liberty patch division. This richly illustrated book chronologically describes the course of operation overlord through 357 specific events. Hubbard 104th medical battalion after action report 110th field artillery battalion after action report lieutenant colonel john j. All of us were awarded the combat infantry badge for that.

He was a member of c company of the 417th infantry regiment, 76th infantry division for his combat service. A microfilm of the diary is available for researchers. Deadeyes 96th infantry division wwii us army infantry the. Axline, adjutantgeneral, 1886 view entire book regimental history seventysixth infantry. Supervisor and california department of conservation, division of oil and gas.