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Where did the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment of the 101st Airborne Division fight in World War 2?
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The 502nd P.I.R. made its first combat jump into Normandy, France, June 6, 1944. The 502nd continued to fight in France until mid July, when it was withdrawn back to England. On Sept. 17, 1944 the 502nd made its second combat jump, into Hollard, & fought there until late November 1944. Withdrawn to Rheims, France, the 502nd went into combat next by truck, to Bastogne. There they made their heroic stand against overwhelming odds during The Battle of the Bulge, fought during the coldest European winter of the 20th Century!!! Then in the Spring of 1945 they captured The Eagle's Nest, Hitler's home in the Alps. This is just a thumb-nail sketch, off the top of my head. For an in-depth study you need to go to the ever elusive L I B R A R Y. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
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Where did most of the paratroopers come from who fought in the battle of the bulge?
325th glider regiment, 101st Airborne...................
Were African-Americans part of the airborne parachute regiments?
I believe African troops did not engage in parachute activities until after WW2. The first all African unit was the 555th Parachute Regiment of the 82d Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.
What does PIR stand for in Band of brothers by Stephen ambrose?
Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Is the us army third infantry regiment assigned to a division?
Not in WW2. Before 1939, each US Army Infantry Division had 4 infantry regiments. This proved to be too large for use on the battlefield. So the size the division was reduced and one regiment was removed. So the 3rd Infantry Regiment could have been part of a Division before then. However, during WW2 the 3rd Infantry Regiment was not part of an infantry division. Source: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/ArmyOrg/OrgChart/Divisions.htm
How many glider battalions were in the 101st Airborne?
The 101sr Airborne Division had two Glider Infantry Regiments, the 327th & the 401st. The 401st was split in half just before Normandy, half remaining with the 101st, the other half joining the 325th Glider Infantry Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division. The 327th & half of the 401st served in Normandy, Holland & at Bastogne with the 101st. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections
Was there a specific division that had painted the spade on their helmets and what was the significance of that?
506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division
Where did most of the paratroopers come from who fought in the battle of the bulge?
325th glider regiment, 101st Airborne...................
Where could you find a World War 2 101st Airborne Division 506 Parachute Infantry Regiment Easy Company roster complete with ranks and date of rank?
Donald Pratt Museum, Ft. Campbell, KY
Were African-Americans part of the airborne parachute regiments?
I believe African troops did not engage in parachute activities until after WW2. The first all African unit was the 555th Parachute Regiment of the 82d Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, N.C.
Easy Company had an insignia on their helmet a white spade what does it stand for?
The White Spade stood for the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment. A tactical marking to assist in the assembly of troops on the D.Z. Each unit in the 101st Airborne Division had a tactical marking on the side of it's helmet. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com This was the symbol for the 506th PIR-parachute infantry Regiment.
What was the first Parachute Infantry Regiment to see combat in World War 2?
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
How was the 101st organized?
I can't tell you.how the 101st division was formed, but I can tell you,it was a great outfit,you could see the, 101st shoulder patch,just about every where (EUROPE and next the Pacific) I was NAVY ,but I saw a lot of the 101st,especially the air born division; I felt very proud of them! Flyboy752 GeorgeI cant tell you how they were formed but I can tell you that they were first used, in great numbers, on D-Day. They were sent by the thousands, they got scrambled on the ground and they went with other divisions or squads and they sometimes formed their own squad. I cant answer the question but I do nknow that the 101'st airborne was very prosperous during WW2, and very helpful during D-Day. Im sorry I cant answer it, I would keep asking.See wingsofliberation.nl for info.See also www.101airborneww2.comSee the official WWII unit history booklet at http://www.lonesentry.com/gi_stories_booklets/101stairborne/index.html for a good summary.The Airborne Division was a light infantry division. Thus it had fewer companies and not as many support units. The typical Infantry Regiment of a DIVISION consisted of 3 battalions that contained 4 companies each, with one being a heavy weapons company. Then in addition, it had a Cannon company and a Anti-Tank Company.The Parachute Infantry Regiment contained 3 battalions of 3 companies each.Here is a order of battle for the 101st Airborne Divsion.502d Parachute Infantry Regiment506th Parachute Infantry Regiment[assigned in 1 Mar 45 reorganization]327th Glider Infantry Regiment401st Glider Infantry Regiment [disbanded in 1 Mar 45 reorganization]SUPPORT units101st Parachute Maintenance Battalion326th Airborne Engineer Battalion326th Airborne Medical Company81st Airborne Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion101st Airborne Division Artillery321st Glider Field Artillery Battalion377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion463d Parachute Field Artillery Battalion [assigned in 1 Mar 45 reorganization]907th Glider Field Artillery BattalionSpecial Troops801st Ordnance Company426th Quartermaster Company101st Signal CompanyMilitary Police PlatoonHeadquarters CompanyReconnaissance PlatoonBand [assigned in 1 Mar 45 reorganization]Reference Linkhttp://www.ww2-airborne.us/18corps/101abn/101_order_battle.html
What does PIR stand for in Band of brothers by Stephen ambrose?
Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Is the us army third infantry regiment assigned to a division?
Not in WW2. Before 1939, each US Army Infantry Division had 4 infantry regiments. This proved to be too large for use on the battlefield. So the size the division was reduced and one regiment was removed. So the 3rd Infantry Regiment could have been part of a Division before then. However, during WW2 the 3rd Infantry Regiment was not part of an infantry division. Source: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/ArmyOrg/OrgChart/Divisions.htm
What were the names of the two paratrooper divisions in world war 2?
The 82nd Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division .
Which division did Audie Murphey belong to?
15th Infantry regiment, 3rd Infantry Division (US Army) and 36th Infantry Division (Texas National Guard)
What has the author Harris T Mitchell written?
Harris T. Mitchell has written: 'The story of the first airborne battalion' -- subject(s): History, Parachute troops, United States, United States. Army, United States. Army. Parachute Infantry Regiment, 501st
