Just a possibility... The 18th Antiaircraft Artillery Group was activated at Camp Edwards, MA in 1943 and served through northern Europe. An AA...
The sudden drive across France and the logistical difficulties absolutely account for the slim number of US divisions in Europe. Read this...
The second link I provided is an extensive presentation of the evidence. Repeated link:...
Sure it looks like I'm showing-off for the historian but I hit the motherload... Searching for more information in the official history (Green...
Almost, Air Corps enlisted men would have ultramarine (blue) and golden orange trim while company grade officers (Captain and below) have black...
You are welcome, it's a nice feeling when a hunch pays off -- however, in looking back, there is no reason it should have paid off. Do any of the...
Given the 499th Medical Collecting Company campaign credits Normandy Northern France Rhineland Central Europe It is possible they went with the...
Part of the 6th Engineer Special Brigade on OMAHA http://history.amedd.army.mil/booksdocs/wwii/Overlord/ProvEngSpcBrgGrp/ProvEngrSpBdeGpDDay.html
Well that's interesting... It is a little unusual for an infantrymen to be assigned to an engineering outfit but not impossible. And the Eight...
Your researcher must have seen "505th CA Regiment" and assumed it meant Cavalry. Good thing you knew it meant Coast Artillery -- though "F...
Welcome As far as online resources this site has a link to a 504th PIR roster, but the link actually points to the 505th PIR roster PDF. You...
Welcome John, Excellent and rare father's GI journal. Many thanks for posting and bringing it to our attention. Like many I am more familiar...
His enlistment record:...
Welcome! A check of the APO Directory shows APO 923 was in Brisbane from early 1942 through 1946 so it seems likely he was stationed there in...
Latest http://www.propublica.org/article/french-germans-return-fallen-gi-after-pentagon-gives-up...
It is actually true that the plan for OMAHA beach was frontal attacks on the defended draws. From the Corps and Army level view it was essential...
Re: Photo Your grandfather volunteered Nov 1940 The Replacement Training Centers did not open until March 1941, so it is likely he went straight...
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Welcome Rod The "liberation" of the Philippines is a complicated story -- at both the political and peoples level. I wish you luck in handling...
I found this short memoir by an officer of the 23d Infantry and was looking for an appropriate place to share it. I was hoping to find a thread...
