Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. 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]. Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. Publication: We Ripened Fast, The Unofficial 2 Platoons, B Company, 9th Armored SADLY THAT MOMENT ARRIVED ALL TOO SOON. (155mm Gun), 34th FA Battalion, 9th Division (155mm [1] The paper strength of an infantry division at this time was 17,298 men. Friday - 26 October As a result, all companies were redesignated as, 100th (Gordon Highlanders) Anti-Tank Regiment, 9th (Caernarvonshire and Anglesey) Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, List of British divisions in World War II, "badge, formation, 76th Infantry Division", "The 6th (Home Defence), 9th, 30th and 70th (Young Soldiers) Battalions The Dorsetshire Regiment in World War Two", The Deceivers: Allied Military Deception in the Second World War, Multi-National Division (South-West) (Bosnia), Multi-National Division (South-East) (Iraq), British deception formations in World War II, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=76th_Infantry_Division_(United_Kingdom)&oldid=1090745328, Infantry divisions of the British Army in World War II, Military units and formations established in 1941, Military units and formations disestablished in 1944, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 7th Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment (until September 1942), 9th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment (between September and October 1942), 4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (from October 1942), 757th Field Company (from November 1941, until February 1942), Divisional Field Stores Section (from December 1941), 76th Independent Squadron, Reconnaissance Corps (from June 1942), 9th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment (until 16 November 1943), 9th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers (until December 1943), 11th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment (until November 1943), 9th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (until November 1943), 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (from 15 November 1943), 4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (from 15 November 1943), 7th Battalion, Border Regiment (from 15 November 1943), 1/5th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (until January 1943), 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment (until November 1943), 18th Battalion, Welch Regiment (until November 1943), 6th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (until October 1943), 5th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (from October 1943, until July 1944), 2/6th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers (from October 1943, until July 1944), 6th Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment (from November 1943, until July 1944), 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment (from July 1944), 9th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment (from August 1944), 6th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment (from August 1944), 222nd Infantry Brigade (brigade was disbanded on 18 November 1943), 4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (until November 1943), 7th Battalion, Border Regiment (until November 1943), 16th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (December 1942), 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (from January 1943, until November 1943), 76th Infantry (Reserve) divisional artillery, Royal Artillery, 167th Field Regiment (until January 1943), 60th Heavy Regiment (from July 1943, until November 1943), 94th Anti Tank Regiment (from January 1943, until November 1943), 76th Infantry (Reserve) divisional engineers, Royal Engineers, Divisional Field Stores Section (until August 1944), 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals, 76th Independent Squadron, Reconnaissance Corps (until January 1943), This page was last edited on 31 May 2022, at 04:06. [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. Howitzer), 26th FA Battalion, 9th Division (105mm There is always the possibility that a soldier who served with them is not listed. & 08.02.1945-12.02.1945, 16th Armored FA Battalion, 9th Armored THIS AND THE AWARENESS OF THEIR SACRIFICES, IS MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THIS WEBSITE. In addition to the actual formation, a phantom 76th Infantry Division was formed for deception purposes. My association with the 76th Infantry Division has been very brief. 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. Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. David W. Sowers. HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Squad Leader [31], R Force, the Fortitude deception staff, seized upon this opportunity to retain the division as a phantom unit. Our last Reunion will be held in Washington, DC from the period of 25-28 October 2007. [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". The former were intended for deployment overseas and combat, whereas the latter were strictly for home defence in a static role. The rosters are searchable using the search function, however, they are not perfect due to the current quality of the scans. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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. ), died early Monday morning at Country Rehab & Nursing Center in Newburyport. Reconnaissance Squad, 9th Armored Division, C Company, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, 11.06.1944-01.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-16.08.1944, A Company, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, B Company, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, 05.07.1944-05.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-16.08.1944, D Company, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, C Company, 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion, 22.08.1944-19.09.1944 & 12.12.1944-13.01.1945 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] 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 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. Georgia Tech, he became Professor of Electrical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, retiring 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Assemble at assigned tables - Happy Hour 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. Armored Division. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. 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 Private, First Class. Private, First Class. 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. Engineers Battalion, 9th Armored Div. great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. Gen. Henry C. Evans, treasurer. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour of Baltimore (lunch on your own) MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral 66th Infantry division Roster KIA 66th Infantry Division Roster of men Alabama to Kentucky 66th Infantry Division Roster of men Louisiana to New Mexico [2] As the year progressed, the size of the British Army increased dramatically as 140 new infantry battalions were raised. This operation aimed to deceive the Germans into believing that an Allied landing would occur along the northern German coast. [32] Trolleycar was initially envisioned as a fictitious amphibious assault upon the coast of the Netherlands, by the phantom British Fourth Army, to exploit the success of the authentic Operation Market Garden. Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. Web76th Infantry Division Liberty Bell Division. Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. Squad, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance Kudos to Jim Barrett for finding this place as rates downtown are prohibitive. 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. Captain GORDON W. PEEK And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. [33] Trolleycar was revived to convince the Germans that the Fourth Army would land near Emden, in support of an imaginary assault by the First Canadian Army, that would be launched west of Arnhem and through the Netherlands. 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. [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. Reconnaissance Squad, 09.08.1944-15.08.1944 & 09.03.1945-13.03.1945, 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Constituted 5 August 1917 as the 76th Division. WebAssociation: 76th Infantry Division Association, 6 South Calvert Street, Baltimore 2, Md., Brig. With the transfer of equipment, the 76th was notionally raised to the "Higher Establishment" and assigned to reinforce the 21st Army Group. [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. Divisional information 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. for the family. SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. 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. & 09.08.1944-14.08.1944, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance 9:30 am - 10:30 am Group photo at hotel 14 JULY 2008 7:30 am - 9:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) We will use the Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. In World War I the 76th was the first division of the GERALD BROWN, Webmaster WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. 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. Troops would then be ready to be sent overseas to join other formations. ( The room rate will be $84/night. I'm writing to give everybody a "heads-up" on the last Reunion of the 76th Infantry Division. [22][28], The creation of the fictitious division arose from an actual reorganisation of British forces. The reforms intended to address this, with many of the newly raised battalions being "converted to other arms, particularly artillery and armour". Squad Leader Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". 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. 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. During his long, accomplished lifetime, his happiest Since that time I have become very attached to it. Gun), A Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm 'ONAWAY' is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th Division trained. The Division Insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field & a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line. We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. [18], During the winter of 194243, the army overhauled the training of recruits. 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 [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. FRANCE Q. COOK, G-304, AND MOST RECENTLY, LTC JAY M. HAMILTON, I-304. Also, to provide a source for study and review of a defining moment in American history. As a Regular Army Officer, he served WebCurrent list of available WWII personnel rosters Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. 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, Redesignated 1 August 1942 as the 76th Infantry Division. We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. After all available British troops had left the United Kingdom for France, the division was disbanded in September 1944. his daughter, Genevieve Names, and husband Gerald, of Salt Lake City, Utah, five grandchildren, one We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. [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. Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. It was then responsible for providing final tactical and field training to soldiers who had already passed their initial training. 1 Platoon, A Company, 269th Engineers during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Information about the 76th Infantry Division Association can be obtained from: "Elliott Carr Cutler Jr. 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 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. "first son". 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. This document included the division and had a near perfect listing of its subordinate units, with one exception. 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. The 76th Infantry Division was created on 26 August 1939 together with the 23rd Infantry Division in Potsdam. Gun), 1 Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. The adopted suggestion was, "Call it the 'Yankee Division' as all New [24] During this period, command of the division changed several times. The combined Squad Leader. WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 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. Howitzer), A, C & E Companies, 5th Ranger colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the national colors. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia Eisenhower wanted as many as possible to witness the camps. [31], As a deception unit, the division was assigned to the bogus Operation Trolleycar. [17], The division was involved in establishing the ability of the Abwehr (German military intelligence). MY WIFE AND I WERE ABLE TO ATTEND 5 OF THE LAST 9 REUNIONS, AN OCCASION WE LOOKED FORWARD TO EVERY YEAR. Squad, 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-15.08.1944, 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance A German-published order of battle of the British army based within the United Kingdom, dated 10 April 1942, was captured. WebThe division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. 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. [21] The 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division was assigned to Eastern Command, and moved to Norwich. The army did not have enough men to replace the losses to front line infantry. Proudly created with Wix.com. WebHistory. 7:00 am - 8:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) This information is too valuable to forget. A cover story was established to explain the change in the division's status. Asst. [13] The 76th Division was assigned to II Corps and maintained its previous mission of defending the Norfolk coastline. 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 separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed and the description, "the first sons of the nation." The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. 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. For more information on the society, please contact, Please consider helping the society and museum on the link below, Current list of available WWII personnel rosters. Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. Courtesy of "Order of Battle, U.S. Army World War II" E.T.O. 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. 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.'" After five additional weeks of training, the soldiers were posted to fighting formations overseas. In the defensive battles for Letcani and Iai (German: Jassy) the 76th ID suffered heavy losses and had to withdraw across the Bahlui River. This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. [27] On 1 September 1944, the division was disbanded. (SP), 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance 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 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. 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 Other ideas are under consideration and are presently being pursued. 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour of the WWII Memorial + various sites in DC Web76th Infantry Divisional Engineers, Royal Engineers 591st (Antrim) Field Company (until December 1941) 757th Field Company (from November 1941, until February 1942) 556th Squad (less B Troop), 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance A note from LTC (Ret) Robert M. Donahoe about upcoming reunion. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. The (C) Battalion, 69th Division, 13.06.1944-05.07.1944 & 29.07.1944-05.08.1944 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 It was created when the Norfolk County Division, initially raised in 1940 to defend the Norfolk coast from a potential German invasion, was redesignated. This and similar errors led the British to understand the capability of the Germans to intercept wireless communications in the United Kingdom. There is no charge for parking for those of us who will be driving. Proudly created with Wix.com. Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. His survivors include his son, Elliott C. Cutler, III, and wife Wendy, of Ipswich; Stay healthy for 25-28 October 2007! TO ALL: ONAWAY!! There is always the is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th A very large mall with many restaurants is located just across the street. 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. [22] For example, the 9th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment provided recruits to other battalions within the regiment as well as the Royal Norfolk Regiment. In September and October 1944, the 76th ID was again refreshed with new troops before surrendering in 1945 in Slovakia. [16] After the division became a training formation, the insignia was only worn by the permanent division members. Asst. I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! A three pronged white device is superimposed on the blue Chief. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. Age 86, Brigadier General (Ret. graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1942. Division trained. [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". 6:50 pm - 8:00 pm Banquet served Funeral services and interment at West Point will be private The battles of the 78th Division were likened by the French to a bolt of lightning, leaving the field blood red. (C) Battalion, 9th Division, 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 18.02.1945-22.02.1945. Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. The 76th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army, which was formed in November 1941 and served during the Second World War. It was a wonderful experience meeting the men of the 76th Infantry Division, and to feel their pride in this great Division. [1][19] These three divisions were supplemented by a fourth training formation, the 80th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which was raised on 1 January 1943. Sergeant. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 15, 1920, he 1 Platoon, B Company, 103rd Engineers Webthe division, now commanded by brigadier general fred l. walker, a regular army officer from ohio and a distinguished veteran of world war i, then returned to camp bowie on 2 october 1941, where it was reorganized from a square division into a triangular division on 1 february 1942 and redesignated the 36th infantry division, just weeks after the 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. Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. [10][12] On 18 November 1941, the Norfolk County Division was abolished and reformed as the 76th Infantry Division, a "Lower Establishment" division. Howitzer), 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 17.02.1945-22.02.1945, 879th FA Battalion, 69th Division He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Spalding) Cutler. The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning 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. Divisional troops & 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 They will not provide this service from Reagan Airport. Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. 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