I wouldn't necessarily call them "in the rear with the gear"...more like "in reserve." So, they still remain combat ready at a moments notice whenever needed with whatever division on whatever level.

As for mechanics per battery? No. The battalion motorpool was seperate from any of the batteries and what not.

MARNE

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"ROCK OF THE MARNE"
Sgt. James Dunigan III
Able Co., U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment
U.S. 3rd Infantry Division(Reenacted)

Hey Marne. We were down in Savannah a couple years ago for a big BAR Savannah event. Man you guys have some viscous ants! Great city though.

I was there! I was a spectator but, I had a number of friends who were participating that worked for Coastal Heritage Society who co-sponsored the event.

Theres suppose to be another big Battle of Savannah this coming year since they have now completed the Spring Hill Redoubt. They're going to have the grand opening of the Battle of Savannah Battlefield Park on the actual day of the battle.

The redoubt looks great and is almost full scale!

Regards,
MARNE

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"ROCK OF THE MARNE"
Sgt. James Dunigan III
Able Co., U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment
U.S. 3rd Infantry Division(Reenacted)

I am beginning to think I am confused about the DD214. What I have is from the courthouse and is titled: Record of Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States. After a paragragh of certification it has "Enlisted Record and Report of Separation Honorable Discharge". Is this the DD214 or is there another form that is more detailed?


http://twigchair.com/Quickstart/ImageLib/Discharge.jpg

The DD214? Your looking for his Honorable Discharge papers?

MARNE

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"ROCK OF THE MARNE"
Sgt. James Dunigan III
Able Co., U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment
U.S. 3rd Infantry Division(Reenacted)

Yes, I have the honorable discharge. The DD214 is a different form isn't it?

Just found this online. I guess I do have both in a way.

All veterans from 1950 to the present time have a DD214 issued, those who have served during WWII do not possess a DD214, there document is known as a Discharge/Separation paper issued between 1941 and 1946: War Department Document No. 55-53. The only exception to the DD214 or Discharge/Separation Paper is a Certificate of Military Service issued in lieu of the original aforementioned documents. In case of misplacement of these documents and/or they were never recorded at your local courthouse certified copies can be obtained via vetrecs.archives.gov or by a SF180, which our office will assist you with.

There ya go! You got it!...SWEET!

Regards,
MARNE

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"ROCK OF THE MARNE"
Sgt. James Dunigan III
Able Co., U.S. 30th Infantry Regiment
U.S. 3rd Infantry Division(Reenacted)

I found the unit history online by using the search engine Dogpile.com. The fellow that put this together is apparently a vet of the unit and lives in AZ. I am trying to get in touch with him.

http://www.crawfordenterprise.com/997/

There is a period of time in the unit history where some men were pulled out for a provisional truck company to move suppplies to forward units for a few weeks. It's starting to come together.

Rob! I was so excited to read your post! My Dad and your Grandfather may have known each other! He wore the same patch, but I,m still searching for his unit! Stay tuned