Ordered into active military service 15 June 1942 and reorganized at Fort George G, Meade, Maryland. Attachments
David W. Sowers. Of this number, only 1,100 were immediately available as replacements for the 21st Army Group. 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. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. Squad (less C Troop), C Troop, 102nd Cavalry
We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. 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. [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. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour of Baltimore (lunch on your own)
I am not certain if you can assist me or not. WebMy name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. 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. (C) Battalion, 9th Division, 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 18.02.1945-22.02.1945. 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 cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. times were always with family. I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. AN OCCASION WE EXPECTED BUT STILL DREADED. [17], The division was involved in establishing the ability of the Abwehr (German military intelligence). 'ONAWAY' is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th Division trained. There will be no calling hours. [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". 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. David W. Sowers. 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. A German-published order of battle of the British army based within the United Kingdom, dated 10 April 1942, was captured. The 76th Infantry Division was created on 26 August 1939 together with the 23rd Infantry Division in Potsdam. 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. Information about the 76th Infantry Division Association can be obtained from: "Elliott Carr Cutler Jr.
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[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". 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour of the WWII Memorial + various sites in DC
1 Platoon, B Company, 103rd Engineers
on the blue chief. I first contacted the Association at the end of 1998. Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. 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. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. [21] The 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division was assigned to Eastern Command, and moved to Norwich. The battles of the 78th Division were likened by the French to a bolt of lightning, leaving the field blood red. 302d Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 355th Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 901st Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 364th Field Artillery Battalion (155mm Howitzer). This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. There is always the Rather than including the 1st Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, the Germans believed the 18th Battalion, Welch Regiment had already replaced it. 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. With the arrival of winter in late 1941, the threat of invasion subsided. HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. Our last Reunion will be held in Washington, DC from the period of 25-28 October 2007. [14] Major-General William Ozanne, who had commanded the Norfolk County Division since its inception, retained command of the division. Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on Divisional troops
[1] The division, like its predecessor, comprised the 213th, the 220th and the 222nd Infantry Brigades. The hotel is located at 2200 Centerville Road, Herndon, VA 20170. [31], As a deception unit, the division was assigned to the bogus Operation Trolleycar. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Return to Hotel (from Ft. McHenry)
The WebHeadquarters, 76th Infantry Division Headquarters Company, 76th Infantry Division 76th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop 301st Engineer Combat Battalion 304th Infantry WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 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 FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. THIS AND THE AWARENESS OF THEIR SACRIFICES, IS MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THIS WEBSITE. Howitzer), 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 17.02.1945-22.02.1945, 879th FA Battalion, 69th Division
Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. The division was organized as a full Armored SADLY THAT MOMENT ARRIVED ALL TOO SOON. [1][19] These three divisions were supplemented by a fourth training formation, the 80th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which was raised on 1 January 1943. [13] That day, the division was assigned artillery, an anti-tank regiment, engineers and signallers; reconnaissance troops joined the division in January 1942. great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1942. We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. Asst. WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 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. During his long, accomplished lifetime, his happiest
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Reconnaissance Squad, 09.08.1944-15.08.1944 & 09.03.1945-13.03.1945, 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance
With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. 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. 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 A note from LTC (Ret) Robert M. Donahoe about upcoming reunion. for the family. 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Assemble at assigned tables - Happy Hour
There is always the possibility that a soldier who served with them is not listed.
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 "first son". The Hotel will provide complimentary shuttle to and from Dulles Airport which is just 2 miles away. is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th
Home, 35 Green Street, NEWBURYPORT." The combined colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the National colors (of red, white and blue). [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. as a Brigadier General after 35 years of military service. Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. 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. The formation was used as a source of reinforcements for the 21st Army Group, that was fighting in the Normandy campaign. [10][12] On 18 November 1941, the Norfolk County Division was abolished and reformed as the 76th Infantry Division, a "Lower Establishment" division. [2] As the year progressed, the size of the British Army increased dramatically as 140 new infantry battalions were raised. Gun), A Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm
Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. If you havent already done so, we suggest that you request a copy of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). 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. [27] On 1 September 1944, the division was disbanded. colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the national colors. Web76th Infantry Divisional Engineers, Royal Engineers 591st (Antrim) Field Company (until December 1941) 757th Field Company (from November 1941, until February 1942) 556th 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. A cover story was established to explain the change in the division's status. 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 Gun), 1 Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm
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. The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning 'FIRST SON'. He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Spalding) Cutler. Armored Division. Proudly created with Wix.com. Division, C Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm
Activated in December 1921 with headquarters at Hartford, Connecticut. WebThe division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. TO ALL: ONAWAY!! Squad Leader 14 JULY 2008
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Infantry Battalion, 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th
The rosters are searchable using the search function, however, they are not perfect due to the current quality of the scans. Captain GORDON W. PEEK 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. 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. 1 Platoon, A Company, 15th Engineers
When the Battle of Arnhem failed, the notional invasion plan was temporarily scrapped. In June 1942, the Reconnaissance Corps universally adopted cavalry nomenclature. [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. WebAssociation: 76th Infantry Division Association, 6 South Calvert Street, Baltimore 2, Md., Brig. AN OCCASION WE EXPECTED BUT STILL DREADED. 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. Redesignated 1 August 1942 as the 76th Infantry Division. Since that time I have become very attached to it. Squad, 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-15.08.1944, 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance
Squad Leader 6:50 pm - 8:00 pm Banquet served
In his effects was a hard cover book, similar to school year books, of the 180 Infantry, 45th Division, Reconnaissance Squad, 16.07.1944-29.07.1944 & 02.08.1944-05.08.1944
Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. 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 Web76th Infantry Division Liberty Bell Division. [13] The 76th Division was assigned to II Corps and maintained its previous mission of defending the Norfolk coastline. Rosters for units serving in World War II from 1944 - 1946 were destroyed in accordance with Army disposition authorities. MY WIFE AND I WERE ABLE TO ATTEND 5 OF THE LAST 9 REUNIONS, AN OCCASION WE LOOKED FORWARD TO EVERY YEAR. [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. Stay healthy for 25-28 October 2007! [9][10][9][a], During the war, the divisions of the British Army were divided between "Higher Establishment" and "Lower Establishment" formations. 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. The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Squad, D Troop, 89th Cavalry
You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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, Other ideas are under consideration and are presently being pursued. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Special Program & Socializing. Inactivated 31 August 1945 in Germany. Division trained. I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. In 1944, the 76th ID was involved in heavy fighting with Soviet troops in Courtesy of "Order of Battle, U.S. Army World War II" E.T.O. In addition to the actual formation, a phantom 76th Infantry Division was formed for deception purposes. Engineers Battalion, 9th Armored Div. WebHistory. WebMen of the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, 36th Infantry Division, march through Bahe en route for Mandalay, January 1945. 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 The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning
My association with the 76th Infantry Division has been very brief. The phantom division was part of the notional British Fourth Army, to be used for the fictitious Operation Trolleycar. Back to all Infantry Divisions. Organized 25 August 1917 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. After all available British troops had left the United Kingdom for France, the division was disbanded in September 1944. Activated 1 November 1946 with headquarters at Hartford, Connecticut. 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]. This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. The war establishmentthe paper strengthof a "Higher Establishment" infantry division in 1944 was 18,347 men. The reforms intended to address this, with many of the newly raised battalions being "converted to other arms, particularly artillery and armour". 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. 9:30 am - 10:30 am Group photo at hotel
A very large mall with many restaurants is located just across the street. [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. My wife and I returned in 2000 when the reunion was held in Louisville, KY, in 2001 at Fort McCoy, WI and again in 2002 in Denver, CO. My intentions on this website are to provide a source of information about the history of the 76th Infantry Divison. In the defensive battles for Letcani and Iai (German: Jassy) the 76th ID suffered heavy losses and had to withdraw across the Bahlui River. We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. 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 Published in the Boston Globe on 11/29/2006. [1] The paper strength of an infantry division at this time was 17,298 men. 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 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. (105mm Howitzer), A Battery, 953rd FA Battalion (155mm
[22] For example, the 9th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment provided recruits to other battalions within the regiment as well as the Royal Norfolk Regiment. his daughter, Genevieve Names, and husband Gerald, of Salt Lake City, Utah, five grandchildren, one
[19][20] On 20 December, the division was renamed the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, becoming a training formation in the process. [3][5][6] These divisions were largely static, lacking mobility and also divisional assets such as artillery, engineers and reconnaissance forces. After receiving his doctorate in electrical engineering from
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We will be going to Baltimore on one day, visiting the WWII Memorial and laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on another day. 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. Funeral services and interment at West Point will be private
The pdf are in 4 parts: Part 1 contains 36th HQ and associated units plus the 141st Infantry Regiment, Part 2 contains the 142nd Infantry Regiment, Part 3 contains the 143rd Infantry Regiment and Part 4 the Field Artillery, Engineer and Medical units. 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. It was a wonderful experience meeting the men of the 76th Infantry Division, and to feel their pride in this great Division. Squad, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance
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. WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. [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. Squad Leader. 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. & 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
AS WE WATCHED OUR NEW LIST OF FRIENDS BECOME SHORTER EACH YEAR, IT WAS ALWAYS A REMINDER OF THE FAST APPROACHING "FINAL REUNION". [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. SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. 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.'" We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. 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 WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. 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. Squad (less B Troop), 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance
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. Sergeant. Georgia Tech, he became Professor of Electrical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, retiring
Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. 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 Assignments
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. Asst. 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. 2 Platoons, B Company, 9th Armored
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