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What was the role of the 3ninth Infantry Regiment ninth Infantry Division at Orglandes Normandy around June 16 1944?
For a history of the 9th Infantry in WWII, refer to U.S. Army booklet: http://www.lonesentry.com/gi_stories_booklets/9thinfantry/index.html
From CHERBOURG in the Battleground Europe series by Andrew Rawson: page 19: "As soon as 82nd Airbourne and 9th Inf Div had secured bridgeheads across the river Douve at St Sauveur-le-Vicomte and Ste Colombe, General Collins was ready to carry out the next phase of expanding the beachhead; a drive across the Cotentin Peninsula. Major-General Manton S Eddy was to send two regiments across the river, while his third, the 39th, secured the Corps' right flank around Biniville and Orglandes."
The operation above took place on the 17th June 1944 but I would expect they would have been in position on the 16th Hope this helps.
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Was there a specific division that had painted the spade on their helmets and what was the significance of that?
Yes, the 101st Airborne Division during World War II painted the spade symbol on their helmets as a tribute to the playing card symbol "Death Card" associated with the division's unofficial motto "Take No Prisoners." It was meant to strike fear in enemy troops and boost the division's reputation as fierce and ruthless fighters.
Did elements of second Fallschirmjager regiment fight at Monte Cassino and if so which ones?
Fallshirmjaeger Rgt #2 was part of the 2nd Fallshirmjaeger Division. During the Allied invasion of Italy, in 1943 the following Fallshirmjaeger units were involved: 1st Fallshirmjaeger Division 2nd Fallshirmjaeger Division. Monte Cassino was fougth during 1944 by which time the 2nd Fallshirmjaeger Division had been transferred to the Western Front and replaced with 4th Fallshirmjaeger Division. Monte Cassino was defended by 1st Fallshirmjaeger Division. The first units to arrive at the site were 1st & 3rd Bns, 1sy Rgt, along with 3rd Bn, 3rd Rgt. The MG Bn was pulled from the Anzio beach head to assit these units, and together they were grouped to form Kampfgruppen Shculz. 4th Fallshirmjaeger Division was responsible for the Anzio beach head
What is an officer in charge of a regiment called?
An officer in charge of a regiment is called a commanding officer. This individual is responsible for overseeing the operation, discipline, and administration of the regiment.
Did anyone know Pvt John G Putnam from Company A 351st Infantry Regiment 88th Div?
I don't have information about this particular person, but my dad was also un the 351st in Italy. Try posting to this Yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/88th_Infantry_Division_Blue_Devils_MtMestas-com/join
What is the purpose of the Carabinieri?
The Carabinieri are the military police of Italy. Their original purpose was security and fraud resistance and they are noted for their mounted 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
Which division did Audie Murphey belong to?
15th Infantry regiment, 3rd Infantry Division (US Army) and 36th Infantry Division (Texas National Guard)
What date did 2nd Battalion 18th Infantry regiment depart Dorset England for Normandy France?
06/05/1944.
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
What were the company names of the US Army seventh Infantry Division in Korea 1954?
You need to be more specific about whether you're referring to the 7th Infantry Division, or the 7th Infantry Regiment before this question can be answered.
Who was involved in the mai lai massacre?
Charlie Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (the Americal Division), arrived in South Vietnam in December 1967 Charlie Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (the Americal Division), arrived in South Vietnam in December 1967 Charlie Company of 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 11th Brigade, 23rd Infantry Division (the Americal Division), arrived in South Vietnam in December 1967 Charlie company was sent to the village of my lai, and us soldiers were ordered to kill the villagers as they never knew who was in the viet cong or on the opposition to them .
What info is there on the US 115th Infantry Regiment?
The 115th Infantry Regiment was one of the three regiments of the US 29th "Blue & Grey" Infantry Division. This unit was called into service early in the war and began training. However, their training continued in the US and in England for a long period in preparation for the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France.The 115th Regiment was supposed to land behind the 116th Regiment(29 Division) on Omaha Beach and provide support in the advance off of the beach. Instead, their landing craft drived eastward and they landed behind the 18th Regimen(1st US Infantry Division) just east of St. Laurent. By nightfall, they were still north of the ST. Laurent-Colleville road. They fought in the vicinity of where the American Cemetery is located at Colleville sur Mur.Recommend this book that is about a group of men in the 116th Regiment, 29 Division, but it will provide a glimpse into the training and casualties of this unit: "The Bedford Boys" by Alex Kershaw.
Where was 19Th Infantry Regiment 24Th Inf divisionKorean War?
My father was injured near Soun-ni, Korea, on 15 October 1951. He was in Company F, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division.
When was Mechanized Infantry Regiment created?
Mechanized Infantry Regiment was created in 2007.
When was Singapore Infantry Regiment created?
Singapore Infantry Regiment was created in 1957.
When was Mechanised Infantry Regiment created?
Mechanised Infantry Regiment was created in 1979.
When was Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment created?
Vijayabahu Infantry Regiment was created in 1988.
