The following is taken from new york in the war of the rebellion, 3rd ed. The 102nd infantry division the holocaust encyclopedia. Nov 08, 2008 for family members and friends of the those who bravely served our country during wwii as members of the armys 102nd infantry. The frame can be hung on the wall or set on a desk. Combat history of the second infantry division in world war. The 143rd regional support group of the connecticut national guard now carries on the heritage. Us army 102nd infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with oz.
Sep, 2015 102nd infantry division ozark division u. The 102d infantry division arrived at cherbourg, france, 23 september 1944, and, after a short period of training near valognes, moved to the germannetherlands border. For family members and friends of the those who bravely served our country during wwii as members of the armys 102nd infantry. Vintage wwi ww1 us army 102nd infantry regiment 26th division. The 102nd infantry division arrived at cherbourg, france, 23 september 1944, and, after a short period of training near valognes, moved to the germannetherlands border. The division presently includes army national guard units from. Its only traditions were those of the army as a whole. The western front us 84th infantry division ww2 1944 some good footage of the roer crossing at the 16 minute mark of this documentary. In 1921, the division became part of the organized reserve and was allocated to the states of arkansas and missouri, the ozark region, and therefore adopted the design. The 102nd infantry division was organized with the following elements.
Taps taps complete taps notification form taps search links stories books old photos. Yearbook archives second indianhead division association. The ozarks infantry division old photos history books, engineers, division, old. After wwii it became for awhile the top reserve division of the army reserve in personnel and equipment, located in the st. The 102nd infantry division ozark was a unit of the united states army in world war ii.
On july 12th, 1917 president woodrow wilson called out the entire national guard of the united states for service against the central powers. Headquarters 102d infantry division headquarters company, 102d infantry division mp platoon, 102d infantry division 102d cavalry reconnaissance troop 102d signal company 405th infantry regiment 406th. History of the 26th yankee division lane memorial library. The background contains historic details of the 102nd infantry divisions march across europe. Thanks for the great service in getting the item to me in a timely manner, and keep up the good work. The division is currently headquartered at the glenmore armory in troy, new york with the new york national guard. In spite of enemy fire, which finally disabled his liason plane, and personal wounds he directed artillery fires which forced the hostile armor to withdraw. Wwii unit history 102nd infantry division dedicated to the officers and men of the division, the unit history with the 102d infantry division through germany was published by the divisions public relations office in july 1945. With the 102d infantry division through germany abebooks. The division was originally intended to be headquartered in puerto rico, so its fitting that nearly 100 years later, the 94th td welcomed brig. Wwii unit history 102nd infantry division dedicated to the officers and men of the division, the unit history with the 102d infantry division through germany was published by the division s public relations office in july 1945. The division history book gives a good account of what it calls the debacle.
World war, 19391945 regimental histories united states 102d division, world war, 19391945 campaigns germany publisher washington, infantry journal press. This barcode number lets you verify that youre getting exactly the right version or edition of a book. There is no regimental commander, staff or headquarters. It was heavily engaged with the white star division at gettysburg, where its total loss was 29. Combat history of the second infantry division in world. Activated 15 sep 1942 entered combat 26 oct 1944 days of combat 173 casualties 4,992. Public relations office 102nd infantry division, vimperk, czechoslovakia vilshofen germany, 1945. Keating, arrived on the western front in the european theater of operations eto at cherbourg, france, 23 september 1944, and, after a short period of training near valognes, moved to the germannetherlands border. The 51st infantry brigade contained the 101st infantry regiment and the 102nd infantry regiment, while the 52nd infantry brigade contained the 103rd infantry regiment and the 104th infantry regiment. The ozarks 2000, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Vintage wwi ww1 us army 102nd infantry regiment 26th. The second infantry division indianhead association is the official organization for 2id veterans and active duty soldiers. The following is from appendix i on pages 200201 of the book numerical listing of apos.
The 86th infantry division arrived in france, 4 march 1945, and moved to koln, germany, taking over defensive positions near weiden, 24 march, in relief of the 8th infantry division. The 42d infantry division 42id rainbow is a division of the national guard and united states army. The 102nd infantry division served for 173 days in combat in the european african middle eastern theater. The 1 102nd infantry was added as the brigade slowly formed from 2006, transitioning to the 42d infantry division. Porter during his service as a soldier in the us army in germany from february 1945 to july 1946. Regimental designation is used only in historical tradition. Publication date 1947 topics world war, 19391945 regimental histories united states 102d division, world war, 19391945 campaigns germany publisher. Infantry 102nd infantry division collection, 19441984 united states. Our selection of items for the 25th infantry division has a great variety of items for active duty and retired members of this famed division. David was deployed in february 1945 to join troops of the 102nd infantry division in combat in germany. After a short period of patrolling on both sides of the rhine, the division was relieved, and moved across the rhine to eibelshausen, germany, 5 april. With the 102d infantry division through germany by united states. The 102nd was at the tangermunde bridge and help process over 118,000 germans prisoners fleeing the russians. With the 102nd infantry division through germany first edition by allan h.
Information on books that have been published by members of the 102nd infantry division themselves, or by their families and friends. The ozarks by turner publishing compiled by online at alibris. With the 102nd infantry division through germany book. The division was constituted in the organized reserve on 24 june 1921, allotted to the seventh corps area, and assigned to the xvii corps, with arkansas and missouri as.
The 25th infantry division has served with distinction in world war ii, the korean war, the vietnam war, operation enduring freedom and operation iraqi freedom. Facebook page dedicated to the service of the men who served with the 26th infantry division, in world war i as in world war ii. Within the o is the letter z, from which is suspended an arc, both the letter and the arc being in gold. With the 102nd infantry division through germany book, 1947.
Edwards called a press conference to determine a nickname for the newly formed. The 102d infantry division was created shortly after the close of world war i, but did not achieve real stature until world war ii when it carved on the battlefields of hitlers germany a brilliant record as. Apo numbers of world war ii us army groups, armies, corps and divisions listed by unit type and number. On 26 october, elements attached to other divisions entered combat and on 3 november the division assumed responsibility for the sector from the wurm river to waurichen. Infantry 102nd infantry division collection, 19441984. As allied troops moved across europe against nazi germany, they encountered concentration camps, mass graves, and other sites. For the possession of bois belleu, the 101st infantry struggled desperately. Warriors, order your 2id clothes, caps, badges, pins, etc. The item contains a shoulder sleeve insignia encased in a beautiful dark walnut 11x 14 frame. I am currently using this book as a source for a masters thesis on the 23rd infantry regiment, which was one of the regiments assigned to the 2nd infantry division during world war ii. The 1st battalion, 102nd regiment is headquartered in new haven. The unit is currently active as the 102nd training division maneuver support. The new york state national guard division was officially designated the 27th infantry division on july 20th, 1917. Dedicated to the officers and men of the division, the unit history with the 102d infantry division through germany was published by the divisions public.
The division insignia combines a golden o, z, and an arc on a circular blue background to spell out the nickname of the division, ozark. The 102nd infantry regiment currently consists of one battalion in the connecticut national guard. Shoulder sleeve badge, 102nd infantry division, known as the ozarks division, worn by 19 year old david c. Laid in are a few pages of names and addresses of men who must have been in the unit about 40 or so different names written sometime ago.
The 43rd infantry division was a formation of the united states army from 1920 to 1963, serving in the pacific during world war ii. On a reconnaissance flight he spotted 4 tanks endangering us positions. Information was generously provided to world war ii stories in their own words by the sources listed below and at the end of each. This organization has not appeared on the irs business master file in a number of months. Us army 102nd infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with. It may have merged with another organization or ceased operations. In 1921, the division became part of the organized reserve and was allocated to the states of arkansas and missouri, the ozark region, and therefore adopted the.
It is one of several national guard units with colonial roots. Abmc headquarters 2300 clarendon blvd, suite 500 arlington, va 22201 phone. Attack on linnich, flossdorf, rurdorf 29 nov 4 dec 1944. Thanks for the great service in getting the item to me in a timely manner, and. This book is the divisional history for the 2nd infantry division in the european theater of operations during world war ii. A little research of the 102 provides some interesting insight into wwii through the infantrys field maneuvers, and a few of the awful incidents they experienced. We are a tactical airsoft team based in massachusetts. Headquarters 102d infantry division headquarters company, 102d infantry division mp platoon, 102d infantry division 102d cavalry reconnaissance troop 102d signal company 405th infantry regiment. The 102nd infantry division carried into battle no battle honors, no campaign record, no valorous history. In 2006, the 86th infantry brigade combat team mountain was reorganized from a heavy brigade to a specialized light infantry formation. A book of facts concerning the army of the united states u. Driving eastward, the division reached the elbe river, less than 50 miles from berlin, in midapril.
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