The war establishmentthe paper strengthof a "Higher Establishment" infantry division in 1944 was 18,347 men. Funeral services and interment at West Point will be private Reconnaissance Squad, 16.07.1944-29.07.1944 & 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. Attachments In the early stages of the Second World War following the Battle of France in 1940, the United Kingdom was under threat of invasion from Germany but during the summer, the Battle of Britain dampened this threat. Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. Also, to provide a source for study and review of a defining moment in American history. After five additional weeks of training, the soldiers were posted to fighting formations overseas. Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1942. This roster is a snapshot in time from 1945, we cannot make corrections to spelling or other errors and it is meant to be used as a reference not as an official military record for any soldier listed. [1][15] The Imperial War Museum comments that the division insignia, a "red Norfolk wherry, under sail", underscored "the association of the Division with Norfolk". Our last Reunion will be held in Washington, DC from the period of 25-28 October 2007. [34] The deception effort was kept up until 1945, being wound down in January. I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. The rosters are searchable using the search function, however, they are not perfect due to the current quality of the scans. During his long, accomplished lifetime, his happiest and the description, "the first sons of the nation." Below are pdfs of the 36th Infantry Division Roster as found in the back of The Pictorial History of the 36th Infantry TexasDivision published in 1946 by the 36th Infantry Division Association. Squad (less C Troop), C Troop, 102nd Cavalry during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Squad (less B Troop), 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Web76th Infantry Division US Army Divisions Infantry 1-65 1st Infantry 2nd Infantry 3rd Infantry 4th Infantry 5th Infantry 6th Infantry 7th Infantry 8th Infantry 9th Infantry 10th The Sixtieth (60) (and sadly the last) Annual Reunion of the 76th Infantry Division Association will be held from 25-28 October 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel right outside of Washington, DC. 26th Infantry Division "Yankee Division" During World War I, a press conference of Boston newspapermen was called by the Commanding General to determine a nickname for this division, which had just been inducted from New England National Guard units. AS WE WATCHED OUR NEW LIST OF FRIENDS BECOME SHORTER EACH YEAR, IT WAS ALWAYS A REMINDER OF THE FAST APPROACHING "FINAL REUNION". Sergeant. This and similar errors led the British to understand the capability of the Germans to intercept wireless communications in the United Kingdom. Activated in December 1921 with headquarters at Hartford, Connecticut. 7:00 am - 8:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Assemble at assigned tables - Happy Hour It was claimed that with the war nearing an end, several Territorial Army divisions would revert to their peacetime recruiting role and release their equipment and resources to other units. For more information on the society, please contact, Please consider helping the society and museum on the link below, Current list of available WWII personnel rosters. & 09.08.1944-14.08.1944, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance [21] The 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division was assigned to Eastern Command, and moved to Norwich. 7:30 am - 9:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) Squad Leader. WebBelow are pdfs of the 36th Infantry Division Roster as found in the back of The Pictorial History of the 36th Infantry TexasDivision published in 1946 by the 36th Infantry Division Association. The 76th Infantry Division served for 107 days in Combat in the European African Middle Eastern Theater; during this time they served in the campaigns of RHINELAND, ARDENNES-ALSACE, and CENTRAL EUROPE. on the blue chief. Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. The battles of the 78th Division were likened by the French to a bolt of lightning, leaving the field blood red. The 4th Armored Division was activated during World War II on 15 April 1941 with 3,800 men (10,000 by the end of May 1941) from various other units, at Pine Camp (Camp Drum, 1951; Fort Drum, 1974), New York under its first Commanding General, Brigadier General Henry W. Baird.. World War II. Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. His survivors include his son, Elliott C. Cutler, III, and wife Wendy, of Ipswich; [31], As a deception unit, the division was assigned to the bogus Operation Trolleycar. The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. We will visit the World War II Memorial in Washington on Saturday as well as visit other well known Washington sights culminating with laying a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on Saturday Afternoon. [17], The division was involved in establishing the ability of the Abwehr (German military intelligence). [18][22] Soldiers who had completed their corps training, were sent to these training divisions. WebBerner, Erhard-Heinrich 76th Infantry Division 650 Berold German Luftwaffe 436 Berthold, Gerhard 31st Infantry Division 650 Bertram, Oskar 2nd Flak Division ` 651 Betz, Paul 50th Infantry Division 650 Betzel, Clemens 539th Landesschutzen Division 651 Beukemann, Helmuth 75th Infantry Division 650 Beukemann, Helmuth 539th Landesschutzen The large intake of men into the army had considerably increased the infantry arm. The annual Banquet will be held on Saturday Evening in the hotel ballroom where we anticipate some special entertainment that Ray Gill is working on. Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. THIS AND THE AWARENESS OF THEIR SACRIFICES, IS MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THIS WEBSITE. We will be going to Baltimore, probably on Friday, where we"ll have lunch on our own, with options to visit the Constellation Frigate, Science Center, National Aquarium, and do some other sightseeing. The former were intended for deployment overseas and combat, whereas the latter were strictly for home defence in a static role. My wife and I returned in 2000 when the reunion was held in Louisville, KY, in 2001 at Fort McCoy, WI and again in 2002 in Denver, CO. My intentions on this website are to provide a source of information about the history of the 76th Infantry Divison. 66th Infantry division Roster KIA 66th Infantry Division Roster of men Alabama to Kentucky 66th Infantry Division Roster of men Louisiana to New Mexico Squad, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squad Leader his daughter, Genevieve Names, and husband Gerald, of Salt Lake City, Utah, five grandchildren, one & 04.02.1945-23.02.1945, 08.07.1944-13.07.1944 & 09.03.1945-14.03.1945, 30.07.1944-05.08.1944 & 12.12.1944-18.12.1944 Divisions, Paris, December 1945 and Armies, Corps, Divisions & Separate Brigades, compiled by John B. Wilson Center of Military History, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. 1987, and courtesy, "Fighting Divisions, Histories of Each U.S. Army Combat Division in World War II", by Chief Warrant Officer E. J. Kahn, Jr. & Technical Sergeant Henry McLemore, Zenger Publishing Co., Inc., Box 9883, Washington, D.C. 20015. WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. While the deception effort was not a complete success, it managed to divert German attention to the northern flank for the remainder of the war. 14 JULY 2008 [3] In late 1940, with the possibility of a German invasion during 1941, these new battalions were formed into independent infantry brigades that were then loaned to newly created County Divisions. In 1943, this, in part, led to the Operation Fortitude a plan to exploit the German ability and deceive their intelligence community about future Allied operations like Operation Overlord. For the 76th, this was the 47th Division. WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. [1] Utterson-Kelso assumed command of the 47th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which took over the role of the 76th Division. Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on WebBelow are pdfs of the 36th Infantry Division Roster as found in the back of The Pictorial History of the 36th Infantry TexasDivision published in 1946 by the 36th Infantry There is always the 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Informal Get-Together (cash bar), Saturday - 27 October We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. It is also dedicated to the men of G Company, 304th Infantry Regiment who served with him, and became his extended family. And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral In his effects was a hard cover book, similar to school year books, of the 180 Infantry, 45th Division, I WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THIS SITE I CREATED IN HONOR OF MY UNCLE AS LONG AS POSSIBLE, TO REMIND EVERYONE OF A GREAT DIVISION AND OF THE GREAT PEOPLE WHO MADE IT THAT WAY. AN OCCASION WE EXPECTED BUT STILL DREADED. WebMen of the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, 36th Infantry Division, march through Bahe en route for Mandalay, January 1945. (C) Battalion, 28th Armored Div. WebMy name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=76th_Infantry_Division_(Wehrmacht)&oldid=1072814304, Military units and formations established in 1939, Infantry divisions of Germany during World War II, Military units and formations disestablished in 1945, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 19 February 2022, at 16:19. [1][19] These three divisions were supplemented by a fourth training formation, the 80th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which was raised on 1 January 1943. I am not certain if you can assist me or not. [22][28], The creation of the fictitious division arose from an actual reorganisation of British forces. WebCurrent list of available WWII personnel rosters Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. [24] During this period, command of the division changed several times. Ordered into active military service 15 June 1942 and reorganized at Fort George G, Meade, Maryland. Back to all Infantry Divisions. Friday - 26 October Use tab to navigate through the menu items. [25][c] The remaining 21,255 men were considered ineligible for service abroad, due to a variety of reasons, ranging from medical, not being considered fully fit or not yet fully trained. WebThe 4th Armored Division was an armored division of the United States Army that earned distinction while spearheading General Patton's Third Army in the European theater of 9:30 am - 10:30 am Group photo at hotel The phantom division was part of the notional British Fourth Army, to be used for the fictitious Operation Trolleycar. In World War I the 76th was the first division of the This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. The reforms intended to address this, with many of the newly raised battalions being "converted to other arms, particularly artillery and armour". The official Department of the Army Heraldic Description is: 'A shield with a 1/8 inch green border 2 3/4 inches in width and 2 9/16 inches in height overall blazoned: per fess enhanced azure and gules a barrulet enhanced vert, in chief a label, a symbol of cadency, denoted that the division was one of the first National-Army Divisions.'" 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Return to Hotel (from Ft. McHenry) Organized 25 August 1917 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. We will visit the World War II Memorial in Washington on Saturday as well as visit other well known Washington sights culminating with laying a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on Saturday Afternoon. I AM THANKFUL TO THE 76TH DIVISION ASSOCIATION FOR ACCEPTING ME IN 1999 AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER IN HONOR OF MY GREAT UNCLE, PFC HOLLIS A. CLOYD, WHO WAS KIA 2/25/45 SERVING WITH THE 304TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. In the defensive battles for Letcani and Iai (German: Jassy) the 76th ID suffered heavy losses and had to withdraw across the Bahlui River. WebJack Clolinger Read more Harold E. Miller Read more Roger W. Merritt Read more Edward H. Pearson Read more Arthur E. Wadley Read more David Lambiase Jr. Read more Roy 76th Infantry Division Association c/o LTC (Ret) Robert M. Donahoe, Sec-Treas 160 Sea Gull Lane Eastham, MA 02642 e-mail: RDonahoe1@comcast.net IN A three pronged white device is superimposed on the blue Chief. WebAssociation: 76th Infantry Division Association, 6 South Calvert Street, Baltimore 2, Md., Brig. Squad Leader. The combined With the arrival of winter in late 1941, the threat of invasion subsided. WebThe division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. WebThe division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed on the blue chief. WebThe division's infantry regiments were also inactivated as follows: 309th Infantry Regiment between 15 Apr May 22, 1946, in Germany; 310th Infantry Regiment on 15 Jun 1946, "first son". [26] Stephen Hart comments that, by September, the 21st Army Group "had bled Home Forces dry of draftable riflemen", due to the losses suffered during the Normandy Campaign, leaving the army in Britain, with the exception of the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division, with just "young lads, old men, and the unfit". [19][20] On 20 December, the division was renamed the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, becoming a training formation in the process. Detachments, 17.06.1944-17.08.1944 & 03.10.1944-08.05.1945, A Battery, 116th AAA Gun Battalion (Mobile), 15.06.1944-17.08.1944 & 08.10.1944-08.05.1945, 18.06.1944-28.06.1944 & 27.07.1944-05.08.1944, 1 Platoon, A Company, 661st Tank Battalion THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. "Onaway" [8], On 22 June, Germany launched Operation Barbarossa the invasion of the Soviet Union; this attack all but removed the German threat to the United Kingdom. Other ideas are under consideration and are presently being pursued. They will not provide this service from Reagan Airport. Asst. Gen. Henry C. Evans, treasurer. FRANCE Q. COOK, G-304, AND MOST RECENTLY, LTC JAY M. HAMILTON, I-304. I first contacted the Association at the end of 1998. National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia [10][12] On 18 November 1941, the Norfolk County Division was abolished and reformed as the 76th Infantry Division, a "Lower Establishment" division. Gun), 27.01.1945-04.02.1945 & 23.04.1945-28.04.1945, 04.02.1945-23.02.1945 & 23.04.1945-28.04.1945, 04.02.1945-23.02.1945 & 28.03.1945-28.04.1945, A Battery, 285th FA Obsn Battalion This roster includes Division Headquarters, Division Artillery Headquarters, 736th Ordnance Company, 36th Signal Company, 36th Quartermaster Company, 36th Cavalry Recon Troop, MP Troop, Band, and the entirety of the 141st Infantry Regiment, This section includes the entirety of the 142nd Infantry Regiment and the first part of the 143rd Infantry Regiment Headquarters, This section includes the rest of the 143rd Infantry Regiment, This section includes the 131st Field Artillery Battalion, 132nd Field Artillery Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Battalion, 155th Field Artillery Battalion, 111th Engineer Battalion, and 111th Medical Battalion, 2022 by The T-Patch Archive. The division, having linked up with the main body of Lieutenant General William "Bill" Slim 's British Fourteenth Army, crossed the Irrawaddy River and advanced independently down the eastern side of the river. Activated 1 November 1946 with headquarters at Hartford, Connecticut. The division maintained the defensive duties that had been assigned to it, prior to it being renamed, until late 1942 when it became a training formation. Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. I AM THANKFUL TO THE 76TH DIVISION ASSOCIATION FOR ACCEPTING ME IN 1999 AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER IN HONOR OF MY GREAT UNCLE, PFC HOLLIS A. CLOYD, WHO WAS KIA 2/25/45 SERVING WITH THE 304TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. Web31.05.1944 Lt. Col. Ellis O. Keller Adjutant General 19.10.1943 Lt. Col. Morris Braveman Other information Call sign Ivanhoe Divisional troops Top Infantry Field Artillery (FA) Other troops Attachments Top Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) Armor Cavalry Chemical Engineers Field Artillery (FA) Infantry Tank Destroyer (TD) Assignments Top Detachments Top The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. [14] Major-General William Ozanne, who had commanded the Norfolk County Division since its inception, retained command of the division. SADLY THAT MOMENT ARRIVED ALL TOO SOON. Rather than including the 1st Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, the Germans believed the 18th Battalion, Welch Regiment had already replaced it. We have a block of rooms reserved at the Crowne Plaza at a group rate of $84.00 per night plus a 9% tax which equals $91.56 per night. 'ONAWAY' is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th Division trained. A note from LTC (Ret) Robert M. Donahoe about upcoming reunion. HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. The 76th Infantry Division was created on 26 August 1939 together with the 23rd Infantry Division in Potsdam. Howitzer), 26th FA Battalion, 9th Division (105mm Gun), 1 Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. In June 1942, the Reconnaissance Corps universally adopted cavalry nomenclature. The division was organized as a full Armored Order of Battle - WWII - ETO; 78th INFANTRY DIVISION; Return to Table of Contents "Lightning Division" The "Lightning" shoulder patch originated in World War I. On behalf of our Committee we wish everyone our best for the Holidays. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Engineers Battalion, 9th Armored Div. Publication: We Ripened Fast, The Unofficial (C) Battalion, 9th Division, 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 18.02.1945-22.02.1945. Squad, D Troop, 89th Cavalry WebGeneral der Infanterie Erich Abraham, 1 April 1943 Generalleutnant Otto-Hermann Brcker, July 1944 General der Infanterie Erich Abraham, August 1944 Generalleutnant Siegfried von Rekowski, 17 October 1944 Oberst Dr. Wilhelm-Moritz Freiherr von Bissing, 8 February 1945 Generalmajor Erhard-Heinrich Berner, 14 February 1945 References [ edit] The hotel is located at 2200 Centerville Road, Herndon, VA 20170. 2 Platoons, B Company, 9th Armored Private, First Class. [18], During the winter of 194243, the army overhauled the training of recruits. Eisenhower wanted as many as possible to witness the camps. WebThe 66th Infantry Division served for 91 days in Combat in the European African Middle Eastern Theater; during this time they served in the campaign of NORTHERN FRANCE. [1], On 30 June 1944, the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, along with the other training divisions, had a combined total of 22,355 men. Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. Web76th Infantry Division Liberty Bell Division. David W. Sowers. FRANCE Q. COOK, G-304, AND MOST RECENTLY, LTC JAY M. HAMILTON, I-304. 6:50 pm - 8:00 pm Banquet served [33] Trolleycar was revived to convince the Germans that the Fourth Army would land near Emden, in support of an imaginary assault by the First Canadian Army, that would be launched west of Arnhem and through the Netherlands. Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. Your committee consisting of Helen & Ray Gill, Jim Barrett, Rudy Garza and Paul Turner is working hard to integrate some different ideas in order to make this the special occasion it deserves to be.
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