Try going to WWW.askjeeves.com Type in 251st Infantry. This will give hits to all the web sites that contain any information on the 251th. I did this for The USS Randolph and found a couple of people who knew my Grandfather during the war and a few people who didn't but helped me alot with my research. I checked the organizations of the Infantry Divisions that were formed in WW2 and the 251st Infantry Regiment was not in any of these divisions. If a regiment was not part of a division, then it was an independent unit and possible a training unit in the US. I checked the following reference for units that served in WW2 and Korean War and it does NOT list a unit by that name/identity. Dept of Army Pamphlet 672-1 "Unit Citiation and Campaign Participation Credit Register". From some "hits" on the internet, the 251st Infantry Regiment may have existed in World War 1 but I saw nothing but more inquiries.
its was the 369th infantry an all black regiment that was never wanted by the whites in the first place
339th infantry Regiment and 31st Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army. The units took the name of "Polar Bears" after they, and others, served in the Arctic region of Russia during and just after the First World War. They were there during the Russian Revolution that brought the Soviet Union into existance.
his dog tag was 148 he was in the 1st company of the 16th Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment as a runner rank of corporal
The 165th infantry regiment was part of the 27th Infantry Division, composed largely of New York national guard units. They fought in the Pacific in the Bismark Archipeligo, the Philippines, on Saipan (where they faced the last and largest Japanese banzei charge of the war), and Okinawa. On Saipan they were under the command of Marine General Holland Smith, whose contempt for the US Army was legendary.
10th Mountain Division - Fought in Italy. Arrived in Italy in February 1945 only 2 weeks before the snows melted. They were used in several successful attacks to dislodge the Germans from mountain peaks in preparation for the Spring Offensive in April 1945. They lead the spear head into Northern Italy. 10th Infantry Regiment - Was one of the regiments of the 5th "Red Diamond" Infantry Division. It was credited with following campaigns:NormandyNorthern FranceArdennes-AlsaceCentral EuropeRhineland Read the history of the 5th Infantry Division and you will find details on the 10th Infantry Regiment.
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Rupert Prohme has written: 'History of 30th Infantry Regiment, World War II' -- subject(s): History, Regimental histories, United States, United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 30th, World War, 1939-1945, United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 30th (1901-1957)
its was the 369th infantry an all black regiment that was never wanted by the whites in the first place
Contact the 350th Infantry Regiment Veteran's Association.
Many helmets worn by soldiers in World War I had pictures painted on them like lightning bolts, dice, and targets. The 9th infantry regiment's helmets had targets painted on the tops of them that looked like bulls' eyes.
The 505th Parachute Infantry REGIMENT was the first P.I.R. to see combat in the ETO during WW 2. The first US Parachute Infantry Unit to see action in the ETO was the 509th Parachute Infantry BATTALION. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
339th infantry Regiment and 31st Infantry Regiment, U.S. Army. The units took the name of "Polar Bears" after they, and others, served in the Arctic region of Russia during and just after the First World War. They were there during the Russian Revolution that brought the Soviet Union into existance.
You can check with the local VA office. They should be able to help you out.
In World War I Hitler voluntarily enlisted in the 16th Royal Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment (part of the 6th Royal Bavarian Reserve Infantry Division).
The 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment during the Second World War.
The Japanese-American citizen proved their loyalty by serving in the 442nd infantry regiment .
Carl Edward Glock has written: 'History of the 316th Regiment of Infantry' -- subject(s): 316th, Infantry, Regimental histories, United States, United States. Army. 316th Infantry, World War, 1914-1918