How do you find information on the 44th Cavalry Recon in World War 2?
The 44th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized) was
activated at Camp Young, Calif., Dec. 23, 1943. From the N.Y. Port
of Embarkation on Sept. 29, 1944, the 44th left for England,
arriving there on Oct. 10, 1944. Landing in France Nov. 26, 1944,
the 44th was a part of the 11th Cavalry Group (Mechanized), XIII
Corps, Ninth Army until V-E Day. Having earned the Campaign Honors
you cited, the 44th arrived back at the N.Y. Port of Embarkation
Aug. 2, 1945. From there the 44th traveled to Ft. Bragg, North
Carolina, where it was deactivated, Sept. 29, 1945. Hopefully with
these additional facts to spur veteran's memories, you will be able
to find those men that served with your father.
Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
My father was in the 44th cavl recon sq during WWII.
Would be very interested in exchanging notes.
Thanks, Lauren
Just a little update to the previous statements. I recently read
my uncle's discharge sheet. It stated the following:
ACTIVITY DURING WWII ENTERED SERVICE IN SEPTEMBER 1942 AT CAMP
DODGE, IOWA. COMPLETED COOKS SPECIALTY SCHOOL. ASSIGNED TO 44TH
RECON SQUADRON, ELEVENTH CAVALRY AS A TANK AND ARMORED CAR DRIVER.
ENTERED EUROPE IN NOVEMBER 1944. FOUGHT IN BATTLE OF BULGE THROUGH
END OF THE WAR. MEDALS RECVD: 1 GOOD CONDUCT;
EUROPEAN/AFRICAN/MIDDLE EASTERN THEATER CAMPAIGN WITH TWO BRONZE
STARS;OVERSEAS SVC BAR; AMERICAN THEATER VICTORY MEDAL; RHINELAND
CAMAPAIGN; CENTRAL EUROPEAN CAMPAIGN; CARBINE MARKSMAN. MUSTERED
OUT OF SERVICE NOVEMBER 1945 AT PAPAGO PARK, ARIZONA.
dave
can anyone tell me anything about the 44th calvary recon sq21 my
dad served in this unit from aug 1944 to 2 aug 1945, i would love
to know any information about this unit in the battle of the bludge
and where it fought, i am working on this for my mom who is 73
now
