WebAssociation: 76th Infantry Division Association, 6 South Calvert Street, Baltimore 2, Md., Brig. (C) Battalion, 9th Division, 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 18.02.1945-22.02.1945. The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning 'FIRST SON'. [23][b] The soldiers were given five weeks of additional training at the section, platoon and company level, before undertaking a final three-day exercise. And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. [34] The deception effort was kept up until 1945, being wound down in January. is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th The division maintained the defensive duties that had been assigned to it, prior to it being renamed, until late 1942 when it became a training formation. Kudos to Jim Barrett for finding this place as rates downtown are prohibitive. & 04.02.1945-23.02.1945, 08.07.1944-13.07.1944 & 09.03.1945-14.03.1945, 30.07.1944-05.08.1944 & 12.12.1944-18.12.1944 I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. They will not provide this service from Reagan Airport. [7] Using the new formations in this manner allowed the pre-war regular infantry divisions to undertake training and form an all-important reserve that could be used to counter-attack any possible German landing. Major General William R. Schmidt - Assumed command December 1942, Headquarters, 76th Infantry Division Headquarters Company, 76th Infantry Division 76th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop 301st Engineer Combat Battalion 304th Infantry Regiment 385th Infantry Regiment 417th Infantry Regiment Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery 302nd Field Artillery Battalion 355th Field Artillery Battalion 364th Field Artillery Battalion 901st Field Artillery Battalion Headquarters, Special Troops 301st Medical Battalion 776th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company 76th Signal Company 76th Quartermaster Company, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. [31], R Force, the Fortitude deception staff, seized upon this opportunity to retain the division as a phantom unit. In 1943, this, in part, led to the Operation Fortitude a plan to exploit the German ability and deceive their intelligence community about future Allied operations like Operation Overlord. Assignments A note from LTC (Ret) Robert M. Donahoe about upcoming reunion. We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. [8], On 22 June, Germany launched Operation Barbarossa the invasion of the Soviet Union; this attack all but removed the German threat to the United Kingdom. WebThe division's infantry regiments were also inactivated as follows: 309th Infantry Regiment between 15 Apr May 22, 1946, in Germany; 310th Infantry Regiment on 15 Jun 1946, With the arrival of winter in late 1941, the threat of invasion subsided. WebAssistant Division Commander Artillery Commander Chief of Staff Assistant Chief of Staff G-1 05.11.1943 Lt. Col. Charles S. Ware Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 Assistant Chief of Staff G-3 Assistant Chief of Staff G-4 Assistant Chief of Staff G-5 Adjutant General Other information Call sign Danger Divisional troops Top Infantry Field Artillery (FA) The Sixtieth (60) (and sadly the last) Annual Reunion of the 76th Infantry Division Association will be held from 25-28 October 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel right outside of Washington, DC. WebBerner, Erhard-Heinrich 76th Infantry Division 650 Berold German Luftwaffe 436 Berthold, Gerhard 31st Infantry Division 650 Bertram, Oskar 2nd Flak Division ` 651 Betz, Paul 50th Infantry Division 650 Betzel, Clemens 539th Landesschutzen Division 651 Beukemann, Helmuth 75th Infantry Division 650 Beukemann, Helmuth 539th Landesschutzen "Onaway" SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. WebGeneral der Infanterie Erich Abraham, 1 April 1943 Generalleutnant Otto-Hermann Brcker, July 1944 General der Infanterie Erich Abraham, August 1944 Generalleutnant Siegfried von Rekowski, 17 October 1944 Oberst Dr. Wilhelm-Moritz Freiherr von Bissing, 8 February 1945 Generalmajor Erhard-Heinrich Berner, 14 February 1945 References [ edit] Inactivated 14 January 1919 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. In World War I the 76th was the first division of the HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. times were always with family. Gen. Henry C. Evans, treasurer. Stay healthy for 25-28 October 2007! THE 62ND AND LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION WAS ENJOYED BY ALL AS THE LAST HOUR OF THE LAST DAY OF THE FINAL REUNION GREW CLOSER. Asst. The 4th Armored Division was activated during World War II on 15 April 1941 with 3,800 men (10,000 by the end of May 1941) from various other units, at Pine Camp (Camp Drum, 1951; Fort Drum, 1974), New York under its first Commanding General, Brigadier General Henry W. Baird.. World War II. during World War II and the Korean Conflict. The reforms intended to address this, with many of the newly raised battalions being "converted to other arms, particularly artillery and armour". In World War I the 76th was the first Division of the National Army to be drawn from Civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia and the description, 'THE FIRST SONS OF THE NATION'. The [1] The paper strength of an infantry division at this time was 17,298 men. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. If you havent already done so, we suggest that you request a copy of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). While efforts were made to address this (such as transferring men from the Royal Artillery and Royal Air Force to be retrained as infantry), the War Office began disbanding divisions to reduce the size of the army and to transfer the surplus men to other units to help keep those as close to full strength as possible. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour of Baltimore (lunch on your own) It was meant for publication in the book they were putting together about the units wartime experiences and is not an official military document and errors and omissions do occur. Our last Reunion will be held in Washington, DC from the period of 25-28 October 2007. [19][20] On 20 December, the division was renamed the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, becoming a training formation in the process. This German World War II article is a stub. Please see our ongoing project to put all the roster information into an online database: 36th Infantry Division Database Project. Engineers Battalion, 9th Armored Div. Georgia Tech, he became Professor of Electrical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, retiring This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. Of this number, only 1,100 were immediately available as replacements for the 21st Army Group. The division was organized as a full Armored WebThe division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. WebBelow are pdfs of the 36th Infantry Division Roster as found in the back of The Pictorial History of the 36th Infantry TexasDivision published in 1946 by the 36th Infantry Division Association. separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. His survivors include his son, Elliott C. Cutler, III, and wife Wendy, of Ipswich; [14] Major-General William Ozanne, who had commanded the Norfolk County Division since its inception, retained command of the division. After all available British troops had left the United Kingdom for France, the division was disbanded in September 1944. 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Assemble at assigned tables - Happy Hour Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour of the WWII Memorial + various sites in DC Squad Leader. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. The division, having linked up with the main body of Lieutenant General William "Bill" Slim 's British Fourteenth Army, crossed the Irrawaddy River and advanced independently down the eastern side of the river. 76th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) The 76th Infantry Division was created on 26 August 1939 together with the 23rd Infantry Division in Potsdam. The division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. It was created when the Norfolk County Division, initially raised in 1940 to defend the Norfolk coast from a potential German invasion, was redesignated. We'll know more in the Spring and we'll publish all the details in the next edition of "Onaway" which you will receive by first class mail in April. Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. 26th Infantry Division "Yankee Division" During World War I, a press conference of Boston newspapermen was called by the Commanding General to determine a nickname for this division, which had just been inducted from New England National Guard units. We made this decision at our September reunion in Charleston, WV. Gun), 1 Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm Web76th Infantry Division Liberty Bell Division. Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. This operation aimed to deceive the Germans into believing that an Allied landing would occur along the northern German coast. Over the following six months, up to 75 per cent of these men would be deployed to reinforce the 21st Army Group, following the completion of their training and having met the required fitness levels. Private, First Class. There is always the possibility that a soldier who served with them is not listed. [18][22] Soldiers who had completed their corps training, were sent to these training divisions. Age 86, Brigadier General (Ret. The combined colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the National colors (of red, white and blue). In addition to the actual formation, a phantom 76th Infantry Division was formed for deception purposes. Courtesy of "Order of Battle, U.S. Army World War II" E.T.O. It is also dedicated to the men of G Company, 304th Infantry Regiment who served with him, and became his extended family. And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. Also, to provide a source for study and review of a defining moment in American history. We will visit the World War II Memorial in Washington on Saturday as well as visit other well known Washington sights culminating with laying a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on Saturday Afternoon. He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Spalding) Cutler. Private, First Class. I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. [13] The 76th Division was assigned to II Corps and maintained its previous mission of defending the Norfolk coastline. Web31.05.1944 Lt. Col. Ellis O. Keller Adjutant General 19.10.1943 Lt. Col. Morris Braveman Other information Call sign Ivanhoe Divisional troops Top Infantry Field Artillery (FA) Other troops Attachments Top Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) Armor Cavalry Chemical Engineers Field Artillery (FA) Infantry Tank Destroyer (TD) Assignments Top Detachments Top great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. as a Brigadier General after 35 years of military service. The 76th Infantry Division was created on 26 August 1939 together with the 23rd Infantry Division in Potsdam. (SP), 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! The adopted suggestion was, "Call it the 'Yankee Division' as all New WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. The official Department of the Army Heraldic Description is: 'A shield with a 1/8 inch green border 2 3/4 inches in width and 2 9/16 inches in height overall blazoned: per fess enhanced azure and gules a barrulet enhanced vert, in chief a label, a symbol of cadency, denoted that the division was one of the first National-Army Divisions.'" Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". Asst. The hotel is located at 2200 Centerville Road, Herndon, VA 20170. Rather than including the 1st Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, the Germans believed the 18th Battalion, Welch Regiment had already replaced it. We will be going to Baltimore, probably on Friday, where we"ll have lunch on our own, with options to visit the Constellation Frigate, Science Center, National Aquarium, and do some other sightseeing. & 09.08.1944-14.08.1944, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance Reconnaissance Squad, 09.08.1944-15.08.1944 & 09.03.1945-13.03.1945, 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance The annual Banquet will be held on Saturday Evening in the hotel ballroom where we anticipate some special entertainment that Ray Gill is working on. We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. WebThe 66th Infantry Division served for 91 days in Combat in the European African Middle Eastern Theater; during this time they served in the campaign of NORTHERN FRANCE. Howitzer), 26th FA Battalion, 9th Division (105mm I first contacted the Association at the end of 1998. Squad Leader MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. While the deception effort was not a complete success, it managed to divert German attention to the northern flank for the remainder of the war. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The Division Insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field & a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line. [1][19] These three divisions were supplemented by a fourth training formation, the 80th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which was raised on 1 January 1943. 6:50 pm - 8:00 pm Banquet served [13] That day, the division was assigned artillery, an anti-tank regiment, engineers and signallers; reconnaissance troops joined the division in January 1942. Detachments, 17.06.1944-17.08.1944 & 03.10.1944-08.05.1945, A Battery, 116th AAA Gun Battalion (Mobile), 15.06.1944-17.08.1944 & 08.10.1944-08.05.1945, 18.06.1944-28.06.1944 & 27.07.1944-05.08.1944, 1 Platoon, A Company, 661st Tank Battalion 7:30 am - 9:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on We have a block of rooms reserved at the Crowne Plaza at a group rate of $84.00 per night plus a 9% tax which equals $91.56 per night. WebMen of the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, 36th Infantry Division, march through Bahe en route for Mandalay, January 1945. SADLY THAT MOMENT ARRIVED ALL TOO SOON. 6:45 pm - 6:50 pm Memorial Candle Ceremony (begins with all seated) 14 JULY 2008 The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. (155mm Gun), 34th FA Battalion, 9th Division (155mm The war establishmentthe paper strengthof a "Higher Establishment" infantry division in 1944 was 18,347 men. A German-published order of battle of the British army based within the United Kingdom, dated 10 April 1942, was captured. (C) Battalion, 69th Division, 13.06.1944-05.07.1944 & 29.07.1944-05.08.1944 Roster transcribed from the book Little Things (Kaye, 1946), Roster transcribed from the book Men of Diehard (August 1945), Transcribed from the original 78th Infantry Division general orders, Transcribed from the book 309th Field Artillery Battalion, World War II., European Theater of Operations (1947), Transcribed from the Med Echo,the 303rd newspaper, dated 25 Aug 1945, Transcribed from the book History of the 778th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company World War II (1947), 2018-2021 by Camp Butner Society. SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. Attachments [1][15] The Imperial War Museum comments that the division insignia, a "red Norfolk wherry, under sail", underscored "the association of the Division with Norfolk". This and similar errors led the British to understand the capability of the Germans to intercept wireless communications in the United Kingdom. WebHeadquarters, 76th Infantry Division Headquarters Company, 76th Infantry Division 76th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop 301st Engineer Combat Battalion 304th Infantry [25][c] The remaining 21,255 men were considered ineligible for service abroad, due to a variety of reasons, ranging from medical, not being considered fully fit or not yet fully trained. As an Associate Member, in honor of my Great Uncle PFC Hollis A. Cloyd, I attended the reunion of the 76th Division in Nashville, TN in September 1999. [31], As a deception unit, the division was assigned to the bogus Operation Trolleycar. WebThis roster includes Division Headquarters, Division Artillery Headquarters, 736th Ordnance Company, 36th Signal Company, 36th Quartermaster Company, 36th Cavalry Recon Troop, MP Troop, Band, and the entirety of the 141st Infantry Regiment Ordered into active military service 15 June 1942 and reorganized at Fort George G, Meade, Maryland. The rosters are searchable using the search function, however, they are not perfect due to the current quality of the scans. Infantry Battalion, 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th [22] For example, the 9th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment provided recruits to other battalions within the regiment as well as the Royal Norfolk Regiment. A very large mall with many restaurants is located just across the street. Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. Information about the 76th Infantry Division Association can be obtained from: "Elliott Carr Cutler Jr. In his effects was a hard cover book, similar to school year books, of the 180 Infantry, 45th Division, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Informal Get-Together (cash bar), Saturday - 27 October This roster is a snapshot in time from 1945, we cannot make corrections to spelling or other errors and it is meant to be used as a reference not as an official military record for any soldier listed. Proudly created with Wix.com. Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. Squad, 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-15.08.1944, 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance 1 Platoon, A Company, 15th Engineers AN OCCASION WE EXPECTED BUT STILL DREADED. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. ( The room rate will be $84/night. National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia We will use the Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. TO ALL: ONAWAY!! It was claimed that with the war nearing an end, several Territorial Army divisions would revert to their peacetime recruiting role and release their equipment and resources to other units. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. [9][10][9][a], During the war, the divisions of the British Army were divided between "Higher Establishment" and "Lower Establishment" formations. Other ideas are under consideration and are presently being pursued. Below are pdfs of the 36th Infantry Division Roster as found in the back of The Pictorial History of the 36th Infantry TexasDivision published in 1946 by the 36th Infantry Division Association. I'm writing to give everybody a "heads-up" on the last Reunion of the 76th Infantry Division. WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. WebJack Clolinger Read more Harold E. Miller Read more Roger W. Merritt Read more Edward H. Pearson Read more Arthur E. Wadley Read more David Lambiase Jr. Read more Roy When the Battle of Arnhem failed, the notional invasion plan was temporarily scrapped. "first son". Activated 15 Jun 1942 Entered Combat 19 Jan 1945 Ardennes Days of Combat 107 Casualties 2,395 The 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. It landed at Le Havre, France, 12 January 1945, and proceeded to the Limesy concentration area. The annual Banquet will be held on Saturday Evening in the hotel ballroom where we anticipate some special entertainment that Ray Gill is working on. [17], The division was involved in establishing the ability of the Abwehr (German military intelligence). 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