website, submitting Bios, Memoirs, Diaries, Documents, They blasted the Germans out of the village and without stopping, captured Sassaleone and cut the road to Castel del Rio. It is a pleasure to acknowledge, with appreciation, the co-operation of all those who have made its issuance possible, especally, Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford Co. July 15, 1919. In 2008, the 88th Regional Readiness Command (88th RRC) moved to Ft McCoy Wisconsin. (Note: ARCOMs were authorized to use the number and shoulder sleeve insignia of infantry divisions with the same number; however, ARCOMs did not inherit the lineage and honors of the divisions because it is against DA policy for a TDA unit, such as an ARCOM, to perpetuate the lineage and honors of a TO&E unit, such as a division.). at Wienville, preparatory to taking active part in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. An advanced party of officers and men flew to Italy in late December 1943 under the command of BG Kendall. In all its travels the division had gotten sloppy, so Sloan ordered more training in the Atlas Mountains. version 4.x or higher. Arriving in Italy on March 14, the 339th was attached to the 88th Infantry Division and became the first regiment of the 85th to see combat in WW2 on the Minturno - Castelforte front north of Naples, 28 March. MSFPhover = The Division passed through three big stages in its career, therefore, the books is divided into four main parts: This, the official History of the 88th Division, is published by authority of the Commanding' General of the Division, who, under date of June 3, 1918, made the following announcement: The Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford Company has been authorized to publish the official History of the 88th Division, which will contain in picture and in text the achievements of the Divisionits training, its service overseas, its return home and demobilization. The soldiers began to wonder when, and if, they would ever see the front. The Engineers were in charge of repairing the devastation of the war to expedite troop movements . The Division was officered largely by The division shoulder patch is worn by the United States Army Reserve 88th Readiness Division at Fort Snelling, Minnesota; the division lineage is perpetuated by the 88th RD. In addition, the 88th RSC ensured operational readiness, provided area support services, and supported emergency operations in its area of responsibility. All told there were 6,815 cases of influenza and It was cold and wet in Naples, weather many of the men were not expecting. It was a drastic change in climate for most, and a more drastic change in lifestyle. It is not my intention to even try to tell the entire story of World War 1, In May and June 1918, 10,000 Selective Service men, mostly from Missouri, Nebraska, and South Dakota, joined the division. Division. On 25 April, the Blue Devils became the first Allied troops to enter Verona. Reserve. On September 5, 1918, Major-General William The New York National Guard's 27th Division represented the whole state, with "apple knockers" from Albany and men from Utica and Syracuse and Buffalo making up the bulk of the division. http://historian.freeservers.com/index.htm, My Naval Air Web Page. They were there primarily to recover from the voyage, have a few decent meals, see a few recent movies, and enjoy a quick sample of life in Casablanca. http://utron1.itgo.com. camp kettles and watercans. The 88th finally captured Santa Maria Infante by 1300. Be the first one to, The 88th Division in the World War of 1914-1918, New York, Wynkoop Hallenbeck Crawford Company, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). Although the Germans put up a fierce fight, Mount Diamano fell to the 350th Infantry in less than an hour. I have The cities of Verona and Vicenza were captured on the 25th and 28th and the Brenta River was crossed on 30 April. 2: 88th Division - Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota. A complete raster of all officers and men who served in the Division overseas will form a part. True to their prediction, the Blue Devils attacked towards the Gothic Line on 10 September 1944. Rumors flew about where the units would be assigned. The larger .pdf files may be slow to open in your browser. . Reconstituted 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves as the 350th Infantry and assigned to the 88th Division (later redesignated as the 88th Infantry Division) Organized in November. In its 2005 BRAC Recommendations, DoD recommended to realign Fort Snelling, MN by disestablishing the 88th Regional Readiness Command. Corps of the VII French Army, while remaining under the VII American Army Corps for on the Internet. The war in Italy had ended. During World War II, the Germans thought the 88th was an elite stormtrooper Division. France, photographs, battles, and general history of the Division. man; and means of cooking had to be improvised, or secured by purchase from the French or updated the "Headquarters Staff, Troop and Detachment" roster and will be The drive to the Po Valley began on 15 April. 88th Division moved into the Center Sector of Haute-Alsace, which was being temporarily 27th Div. The initial area of responsibility for the 88th ARCOM included Minnesota and Iowa, and this area was later expanded to include Wisconsin. The confident, heavily armed Germans were waiting. The enemy counterattacked savagely and heavy fighting continued on the line toward the Po Valley. The 88th Division, a National Army Division, was Welcome to the website of our project Men of the 2nd Infantry Division 1940-1945", an online database of the members of the 2nd Infantry Division, United States Army, from the years 1940 to 1945.On our website, you can find a continually expanding list of names of those who served in the Indianhead" division during World War II. Meuse-Argonne front, made possible during the days immediately preceding the armistice the 9th 23rd 5th USMC 6th USMC. but to provide the visitor with an overview of the 88th division's role in this terrible On 31 May, the 88th gave Bolanzo over to the Allied Italian troops, but since tensions were so high between the Italians and the Germans, the 349th Infantry stayed to prevent trouble. The last units came ashore by 21 February, and the entire division was reunited in Naples. Army Engineers in WW1. It was one of the first of the Organized Reserve divisions to be called into federal service, created nearly "from scratch" after the implementation of the draft in 1940. The division was composed of the following units:[2][3]. All files are A rocker above it with the nickname "Blue Devils" was often worn. To reach the sector, the infantry and engineers of the Division roads, pulling with them their heavily loaded machine gun carts, combat and field wagons, WORLD WAR I. The division was originally established in 1879. Machine guns, mortars, and artillery were well hidden and placed everywhere. War, Forms, Research Guides and more. All the soldiers cared about now was wrapping the job up and going home. Still, on 4 June, the Eternal City fell to the Allies. The third part, the post Armistice period, includes training, athletics, entertainment, the trip home, and demobilization. The 88th formed part of Major General Geoffrey Keyes's II Corps, part of the U.S. Fifth Army, under Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark. to November 11, 1918 1918, // -->