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5th Division, 11th infantry regiment, 1st battalion, Company D.
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This is a plausible formation, as the 11th Infantry Regiment was part of the 5th Infantry Division. The 5th landed across Utah Beach, France 11 July 44, so the date he "went in" would be accurate.
The 5th ID was 1st Army from 13 Jul 44 to 1 Aug 44, then transferred to 3rd Army, which Patton Commanded.
It is late, I can get you more or direct you to more tomorrow, after worship. Can you post a picture?