3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Return to Hotel (from Ft. McHenry) (C) Battalion, 9th Division, 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 18.02.1945-22.02.1945. AS WE WATCHED OUR NEW LIST OF FRIENDS BECOME SHORTER EACH YEAR, IT WAS ALWAYS A REMINDER OF THE FAST APPROACHING "FINAL REUNION". This 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, This section includes the entirety of the 142nd Infantry Regiment and the first part of the 143rd Infantry Regiment Headquarters, This section includes the rest of the 143rd Infantry Regiment, This section includes the 131st Field Artillery Battalion, 132nd Field Artillery Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Battalion, 155th Field Artillery Battalion, 111th Engineer Battalion, and 111th Medical Battalion, 2022 by The T-Patch Archive. The hotel is located at 2200 Centerville Road, Herndon, VA 20170. [9][10][9][a], During the war, the divisions of the British Army were divided between "Higher Establishment" and "Lower Establishment" formations. Also, to provide a source for study and review of a defining moment in American history. 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.'" And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. This information is too valuable to forget. The Hotel will provide complimentary shuttle to and from Dulles Airport which is just 2 miles away. Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. Division trained. WebMen of the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, 36th Infantry Division, march through Bahe en route for Mandalay, January 1945. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. WebHeadquarters, 76th Infantry Division Headquarters Company, 76th Infantry Division 76th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop 301st Engineer Combat Battalion 304th Infantry The phantom division was part of the notional British Fourth Army, to be used for the fictitious Operation Trolleycar. [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. I AM THANKFUL TO THE 76TH DIVISION ASSOCIATION FOR ACCEPTING ME IN 1999 AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER IN HONOR OF MY GREAT UNCLE, PFC HOLLIS A. CLOYD, WHO WAS KIA 2/25/45 SERVING WITH THE 304TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. Since that time I have become very attached to it. SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. During 1944, the British Army was facing a manpower crisis. In 1944, the 76th ID was involved in heavy fighting with Soviet troops in The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. FRANCE Q. COOK, G-304, AND MOST RECENTLY, LTC JAY M. HAMILTON, I-304. Gen. Henry C. Evans, treasurer. National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia [26] Stephen Hart comments that, by September, the 21st Army Group "had bled Home Forces dry of draftable riflemen", due to the losses suffered during the Normandy Campaign, leaving the army in Britain, with the exception of the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division, with just "young lads, old men, and the unfit". We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Spalding) Cutler. WebThe 4th Armored Division was an armored division of the United States Army that earned distinction while spearheading General Patton's Third Army in the European theater of 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. Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. 302d Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 355th Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 901st Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 364th Field Artillery Battalion (155mm Howitzer). Home, 35 Green Street, NEWBURYPORT." WebThe division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed on the blue chief. Gun), 27.01.1945-04.02.1945 & 23.04.1945-28.04.1945, 04.02.1945-23.02.1945 & 23.04.1945-28.04.1945, 04.02.1945-23.02.1945 & 28.03.1945-28.04.1945, A Battery, 285th FA Obsn Battalion The war establishmentthe paper strengthof a "Higher Establishment" infantry division in 1944 was 18,347 men. Armored Division. on the blue chief. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. Asst. I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on Asst. Squad, 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-15.08.1944, 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning 'FIRST SON'. If you havent already done so, we suggest that you request a copy of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. [18], During the winter of 194243, the army overhauled the training of recruits. Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". The formation was used as a source of reinforcements for the 21st Army Group, that was fighting in the Normandy campaign. My association with the 76th Infantry Division has been very brief. Assignments WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 A very large mall with many restaurants is located just across the street. The former were intended for deployment overseas and combat, whereas the latter were strictly for home defence in a static role. It was a wonderful experience meeting the men of the 76th Infantry Division, and to feel their pride in this great Division. We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. Organized 25 August 1917 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. 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. Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. This document included the division and had a near perfect listing of its subordinate units, with one exception. great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. his daughter, Genevieve Names, and husband Gerald, of Salt Lake City, Utah, five grandchildren, one When the Battle of Arnhem failed, the notional invasion plan was temporarily scrapped. It was then responsible for providing final tactical and field training to soldiers who had already passed their initial training. It was created when the Norfolk County Division, initially raised in 1940 to defend the Norfolk coast from a potential German invasion, was redesignated. 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. Web76th Infantry Division US Army Divisions Infantry 1-65 1st Infantry 2nd Infantry 3rd Infantry 4th Infantry 5th Infantry 6th Infantry 7th Infantry 8th Infantry 9th Infantry 10th I WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THIS SITE I CREATED IN HONOR OF MY UNCLE AS LONG AS POSSIBLE, TO REMIND EVERYONE OF A GREAT DIVISION AND OF THE GREAT PEOPLE WHO MADE IT THAT WAY. This German World War II article is a stub. Order of Battle - WWII - ETO; 78th INFANTRY DIVISION; Return to Table of Contents "Lightning Division" The "Lightning" shoulder patch originated in World War I. This and similar errors led the British to understand the capability of the Germans to intercept wireless communications in the United Kingdom. The division was organized as a full Armored [2] As the year progressed, the size of the British Army increased dramatically as 140 new infantry battalions were raised. 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 Squad Leader 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. In addition to the actual formation, a phantom 76th Infantry Division was formed for deception purposes. 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. "first son". In World War I the 76th was the first division of the Georgia Tech, he became Professor of Electrical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, retiring Web76th Infantry Divisional Engineers, Royal Engineers 591st (Antrim) Field Company (until December 1941) 757th Field Company (from November 1941, until February 1942) 556th In his effects was a hard cover book, similar to school year books, of the 180 Infantry, 45th Division, as a Brigadier General after 35 years of military service. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. Troops would then be ready to be sent overseas to join other formations. Rather than including the 1st Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, the Germans believed the 18th Battalion, Welch Regiment had already replaced it. 7:30 am - 9:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral [1], On 30 June 1944, the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, along with the other training divisions, had a combined total of 22,355 men. [3] In late 1940, with the possibility of a German invasion during 1941, these new battalions were formed into independent infantry brigades that were then loaned to newly created County Divisions. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=76th_Infantry_Division_(Wehrmacht)&oldid=1072814304, Military units and formations established in 1939, Infantry divisions of Germany during World War II, Military units and formations disestablished in 1945, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 19 February 2022, at 16:19. Please see our ongoing project to put all the roster information into an online database: 36th Infantry Division Database Project. HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. (155mm Gun), 34th FA Battalion, 9th Division (155mm Activated 1 November 1946 with headquarters at Hartford, Connecticut. [22][28], The creation of the fictitious division arose from an actual reorganisation of British forces. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. Infantry Battalion, 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th 6:50 pm - 8:00 pm Banquet served For the 76th, this was the 47th Division. Ordered into active military service 15 June 1942 and reorganized at Fort George G, Meade, Maryland. Captain GORDON W. PEEK Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. [10][12] On 18 November 1941, the Norfolk County Division was abolished and reformed as the 76th Infantry Division, a "Lower Establishment" division. "Sometimes referred to as the "Liberty Bell Division", no research has confirmed this as an official name, rather the Division has always been known to us as the 'ONAWAY DIVISION'. Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. 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. Publication: We Ripened Fast, The Unofficial during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 15, 1920, he Attachments Reconnaissance Squad, 16.07.1944-29.07.1944 & 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 [13] The 76th Division was assigned to II Corps and maintained its previous mission of defending the Norfolk coastline. Squad, D Troop, 89th Cavalry Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. There will be no calling hours. The British still had to consider the threat of an invasion, due to the possibility that the Soviet Union could collapse under the German onslaught, after which Germany could easily transfer troops back to the west. 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. The division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, Howitzer), 26th FA Battalion, 9th Division (105mm 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Special Program & Socializing. Constituted 5 August 1917 as the 76th Division. I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. I'm writing to give everybody a "heads-up" on the last Reunion of the 76th Infantry Division. AS WE WATCHED OUR NEW LIST OF FRIENDS BECOME SHORTER EACH YEAR, IT WAS ALWAYS A REMINDER OF THE FAST APPROACHING "FINAL REUNION". Web76th Infantry Division Liberty Bell Division. WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 [1][19] These three divisions were supplemented by a fourth training formation, the 80th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which was raised on 1 January 1943. Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. [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. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour of Baltimore (lunch on your own) 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. for the family. [19][20] On 20 December, the division was renamed the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, becoming a training formation in the process. Divisional troops The combined [1] Utterson-Kelso assumed command of the 47th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which took over the role of the 76th Division. 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 MY WIFE AND I WERE ABLE TO ATTEND 5 OF THE LAST 9 REUNIONS, AN OCCASION WE LOOKED FORWARD TO EVERY YEAR. WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. Divisions, Paris, December 1945 and Armies, Corps, Divisions & Separate Brigades, compiled by John B. Wilson Center of Military History, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. 1987, and courtesy, "Fighting Divisions, Histories of Each U.S. Army Combat Division in World War II", by Chief Warrant Officer E. J. Kahn, Jr. & Technical Sergeant Henry McLemore, Zenger Publishing Co., Inc., Box 9883, Washington, D.C. 20015. This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. 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, [3][4], The County Divisions, including the Norfolk County Division, were around 10,000 men strong and assigned to defend the coast of threatened sections of the country, undertaking defensive tasks including the manning of coastal artillery. WebMy name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. There is always the (C) Battalion, 28th Armored Div. 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 Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. 7:00 am - 8:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) 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 Proudly created with Wix.com. Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. [1] The division, like its predecessor, comprised the 213th, the 220th and the 222nd Infantry Brigades. Squad, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning Inactivated 31 August 1945 in Germany. The 76th Infantry Division served for 107 days in Combat in the European African Middle Eastern Theater; during this time they served in the campaigns of RHINELAND, ARDENNES-ALSACE, and CENTRAL EUROPE. 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. On 21 December 1943, Ozanne was replaced by Major-General Colin Callander who in turn was replaced by Major-General John Utterson-Kelso on 13 March 1944. Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. 76th Infantry Division Association c/o LTC (Ret) Robert M. Donahoe, Sec-Treas 160 Sea Gull Lane Eastham, MA 02642 e-mail: RDonahoe1@comcast.net IN 1 Platoon, B Company, 103rd Engineers 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Arlington Cemetery - Place wreath 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Informal Get-Together (cash bar), Saturday - 27 October 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'. [23] Training was handled in this manner to relieve the "Higher Establishment" divisions from being milked for replacements for other units and to allow them to intensively train without the interruption of having to handle new recruits. THIS AND THE AWARENESS OF THEIR SACRIFICES, IS MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THIS WEBSITE. A German-published order of battle of the British army based within the United Kingdom, dated 10 April 1942, was captured. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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. On behalf of our Committee we wish everyone our best for the Holidays. Division, C Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm A cover story was established to explain the change in the division's status. Gun), 1 Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm 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. As a Regular Army Officer, he served The battles of the 78th Division were likened by the French to a bolt of lightning, leaving the field blood red. His survivors include his son, Elliott C. Cutler, III, and wife Wendy, of Ipswich; Funeral services and interment at West Point will be private The division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. [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. Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. This, coupled with the production of new equipment for the British army, allowed the War Office to begin steps to better balance the army, due to the large number of infantry units formed during the preceding year and a half; as part of this reform, the County Divisions were disbanded. David W. Sowers. Squad (less C Troop), C Troop, 102nd Cavalry Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. 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. 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. 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. 14 JULY 2008 We will be going to Baltimore on one day, visiting the WWII Memorial and laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on another day. 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 AN OCCASION WE EXPECTED BUT STILL DREADED. TO ALL: ONAWAY!! Your committee consisting of Helen & Ray Gill, Jim Barrett, Rudy Garza and Paul Turner is working hard to integrate some different ideas in order to make this the special occasion it deserves to be. The reforms intended to address this, with many of the newly raised battalions being "converted to other arms, particularly artillery and armour". A three pronged white device is superimposed on the blue Chief. Eisenhower wanted as many as possible to witness the camps. After five additional weeks of training, the soldiers were posted to fighting formations overseas. 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. THIS AND THE AWARENESS OF THEIR SACRIFICES, IS MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THIS WEBSITE. Squad Leader. This operation aimed to deceive the Germans into believing that an Allied landing would occur along the northern German coast. FRANCE Q. COOK, G-304, AND MOST RECENTLY, LTC JAY M. HAMILTON, I-304. We made this decision at our September reunion in Charleston, WV. 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. and the description, "the first sons of the nation." Howitzer), A, C & E Companies, 5th Ranger 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. separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed [1] The paper strength of an infantry division at this time was 17,298 men. I AM THANKFUL TO THE 76TH DIVISION ASSOCIATION FOR ACCEPTING ME IN 1999 AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER IN HONOR OF MY GREAT UNCLE, PFC HOLLIS A. CLOYD, WHO WAS KIA 2/25/45 SERVING WITH THE 304TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. I WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THIS SITE I CREATED IN HONOR OF MY UNCLE AS LONG AS POSSIBLE, TO REMIND EVERYONE OF A GREAT DIVISION AND OF THE GREAT PEOPLE WHO MADE IT THAT WAY. 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. Stay healthy for 25-28 October 2007! Despite the British ceasing their attempts to deceive the Germans about this possible landing and the Germans not believing all that had been reported to them, the Germans remained anxious about a landing along the northern coast for the remainder of the war.[35][36]. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. WebAssociation: 76th Infantry Division Association, 6 South Calvert Street, Baltimore 2, Md., Brig. Private, First Class. & 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 [14] Major-General William Ozanne, who had commanded the Norfolk County Division since its inception, retained command of the division. 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. I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the national colors. Age 86, Brigadier General (Ret. There is no charge for parking for those of us who will be driving. Courtesy of "Order of Battle, U.S. Army World War II" E.T.O. [16] After the division became a training formation, the insignia was only worn by the permanent division members. times were always with family. Friday - 26 October 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. We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. 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. Engineers Battalion, 9th Armored Div. 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. The 76th Division, along with the 48th Infantry and 77th Infantry divisions, was changed from a "Lower Establishment" unit to a "Reserve Division". Inactivated 14 January 1919 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. 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