84th Infantry Division - "The Railsplitters" 85th Infantry Division - Custer Division 86th Infantry Division - "Blackhawk Division" 87th Infantry Division - "Golden Acorn" 88th Infantry Division - Blue Devils 89th Infantry Division - "The Rolling W" The 90th Infantry Division - "Tough 'Ombres" newly drafted men from these original states, together with men from Missouri and if(MSFPhover) { MSFPnav3n=MSFPpreload("_derived/troopshi.htm_cmp_expeditn110_hbtn.gif"); MSFPnav3h=MSFPpreload("_derived/troopshi.htm_cmp_expeditn110_hbtn_a.gif"); } Army Corps (with headquarters at Remiremont) for administrative purposes. On 15 May 1944, the 88th pushed through undefended Spigno. The 88th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the United States Army that saw service in both World War I and World War II. bombardments, but at no time were the German raiding parties able to enter the lines held Activated 15 Jul 1942 Entered Combat 27 Feb 1944 Days of Combat 307 Casualties 13,111, Maj. Gen. John E. Sloan (Jul 42 - Sep 44)Maj. Gen. Paul W. Kendall (Sep 44 - Jul 45)Brig. Destined to spend the war fighting on the Italian Front, the 88th Division arrived at Naples, Italy on 6 February 1944, and concentrated around Piedimonte d'Alife for combat training. 27th Div. This Web Page is dedicated to my father John Schwartzmyer, Wagoner, attached to the "Eighty-Eighty" Infantry Division, Drivers & Orderlies of the 350th Ambulance Company. ZU VERKAUFEN! The Blue Devils moved into Bolzano, the city that had once been the headquarters of the Wehrmacht and Luftwaffe. Minnesota, Iowa, the Dakotas, Illinois and later men from Missouri and Nebraska. function MSFPpreload(img) 88th Division photos (350th Band & Major Russ), Be sure and check out my Fire Department site! Later a majority of men were from Missouri or Nebraska. All text in English. This vintage maps charts the journey of the 88th Infantry Division throughout Italy during World War II. and on October 15, 1918, the command of the Center Sector of Haute-Alsace passed from the There are also a number of fold out maps. The rest of the division was sent to Lake Garda, where they were given the assignment of guarding 300,000 POWs. It is not my intention to even try to tell the entire story of World War 1, The 85th Infantry Division arrived in Casablanca, French Morocco, 2 January 1944. organized September 4, 1917, at Camp Dodge, Iowa, from men drafted from the states of After 100 straight days at the front, the Blue Devils were finally granted some much needed rest and relaxation. will contain the entire roster of every officer and man who served with the 88th Division In early May 1945 troops of its 349th Infantry Regiment joined the 103d Infantry Division of the VI Corps of the U.S. Monterumici fell on the 17th after an intense barrage and the Po River was crossed, 24 April, as the 88th pursued the enemy toward the Alps. Training largely took place at Camp Dodge, Iowa. 120 pages. This time they geared up to cross rivers, as the upcoming assault crossing of the Arno was not going to be easy. All too soon, however, the 88th was on the move again. The Red diamond (Meuse) division. 34 Royal Artillery, D Day. The 351st faced heavy fire on 18 May 1944 in its attempt to take Monte Grande, while the 349th and 350th advanced from Roccasecca to the Amaseno Valley, which they cleared on 28 May. The 28th us also called the "Keystone Division.". BOOK HAS SOLDIERS NAME AND UNIT INSIDE. This was most likely due to parallels between the "Blue Devil" nickname and patch rocker and the German SS's use of the, This page was last edited on 25 January 2022, at 09:56. It is known today as the 28th Infantry Division (Mechanized) - part of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. From 26 October 1944 to 12 January 1945, the 88th entered a period of defensive patrolling in the Mount Grande-Mount Cerrere sector and the Mount Fano area. The 351st Infantry Regiment was ordered to active service in July 1942 at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma as part of the 88th Infantry Division. Corps of the VII French Army, while remaining under the VII American Army Corps for In 1917, at the beginning of WWI, it was re-designated as the 28th Division. For some reason, the men thought they were overrated and going nowhere. finally found software to begin digitizing the complete roster of the 88th. The division, which initially had nine infantry regiments grouped into three brigades was squared or reorganized into a more simplified four-regiment structure within two brigades. PDF format and optomized for file size and Opticle Orders came in to hold and dig in where they were. There were no more reserves, but the North Apennines campaign had to continue. NOW TO THE GOOD PART THIS IS FOR A RARE ORIGINAL WW1 ERA UNIT ROSTER BOOKLET ON THE 313TH ENGINEERS THESE WERE PART OF THE 88TH DIVISION . Organiazation and training at Camp Dodge, Iowa, and the trip to France, Arrival in France, training, and life in the trenches, The period after the Armistice, which includes training, athletics, entertainment, the trip home and demobilization, Complete roster of all officers and men who served with the Division in France, Large photographs of the higher ranking officers, Biography of Major-General William Weigel, U.S. Army, Arrival in France - Training and Life in the Trenches, Two Years of American Accomplishment Since War Was Declared, Rosters of All Companies within the 88th Division, Large number of photographs of Camp Dodge and various towns and cities within France, Biography of Major-General William Weigel, U S A, Two Years of American Accomplishment since War Was Declared. men killed, wounded , missing in action and prisoners). Copyright Gary Smith 2021 website, submitting Bios, Memoirs, Diaries, Documents, Our focus is towards preserving Family and Historical knowledge. 20th Div. By November, there was nothing more they could do in the drive through the Apennines. ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 A corps from New Zealand and one from France took over the American sector of the line. All civilian areas were heavily mined and booby trapped, including houses and streets. been required to turn in all its field ranges, overcoats, and all except one blanket per MG Sloan was a strict disciplinarian and a stickler for minute details, but in the end he got the results he desired. [9] Designated TRUST (Trieste United States Troops), the command served as the front line in the Cold War from 1947 to 1954, including confrontations with Yugoslavian forces. The 88th was the first fresh division to arrive in the Mediterranean since Salerno. Later when these first drafts had been Source No. George H English History of the 89th Division, U.S.A.: from its organization in 1917, through its operations in the World War, the occupation of Germany and unit demobilization in 1919. In addition, the 88th RSC ensured operational readiness, provided area support services, and supported emergency operations in its area of responsibility. ZU VERKAUFEN! This site will contain the entire roster of every officer and man who served with the 88th Division in the A.E.F. Names and Rosters-88th Infantry Division-MtMestas.com-An 88th Infantry Division Blue Devils Research Website periods of World War II between 1942-1954. 1st Division. The trip from Volterra to the north bank of the Arno was accomplished, but not without high cost: the division lost 142 officers and 2, 257 enlisted men killed, wounded, or missing. 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. On 11 May, the 88th drove north to take Spigno, Mount Civita, Itri, Fondi, and Roccagorga, reached Anzio, 29 May, and pursued the enemy into Rome, 4 June, after a stiff engagement on the outskirts of the city. The 34th and 36th Infantry Divisions withdrew from the front for much needed rest and reorganization. 88th Infantry Division Blue Devils Archive Files are in Alphabetical, Numerical and Date order. Our funding helps to acquire and conserve Army historical art and artifacts, support Army history educational programs, research, and publication of historical materials on the American Soldier, and provide support and counsel to private and governmental organizations committed to the same goals. Trying to break through the Gothic Line, the 88th encountered some of the heaviest fighting in the fall of 1944. enabled the 29th American Division to be withdrawn from the Center Sector of Hante-Alsace Everyone wanted to be first into Rome, but at 1530, on 4 June, the all-draftee 88th became the first division to enter the city. were 1,370 cases in one regiment alone. The Blue Devils proved that with rigorous training, teamwork, competent leadership, and fierce determination, an all-draftee division was more than capable of fighting well against a well-trained, well-equipped, and battle-hardened enemy. the important Meuse-Argonne offensive. Brigade of the 28th Division, U. S. A., which had taken part in the Second Maine His replacement was his deputy, BG Paul Kendall. They were headed towards the Eternal City. The 3rd Division (later re-designated as the 3rd Infantry division on August 1, 1942) was organized at Camp Greene, North Carolina, November 21, 1917. "The 112th Infantry Band won a contest with three other infantry bands of the 28th Division in the first week of March 1919 and was sent to Monte Carlo for two weeks as compensation. Atlanta, Georgia 30328 | 877.481.5750. Right click on file name to download PDF file. THIS BOOKLET WAS IN A WW1 VETS TRUNK WITH SOME OTHER MISC PAPER ITEMS IT IS APPX 4" X 6" AND OUTSIDE OF A LITTLE COVER AGING IT IS SUPER NICE TO BE AS OLD AS IT IS NOT FLAKING ETC NO TEARS THAT I SEE VERY NICE OVERALL. subsector, of the South Sector of Haute-Alsace, making a total of approximately nineteen elements of American divisions released by the arrival of the 88th Division in Corps . MG Sloan was forced to retire in August of 1944 due to his worsening dermatitis. Fighting not only the Germans but the treacherous terrain as well, the 88th was exhausted. The only people who were not originally confident in the 88th were the soldiers themselves. 301st Infantry Regiment . Book contains good history of the Division, as well as a list of citations (silver stars), and full roster with addresses. Each report includes a statement from the Adjutant General and appendices containing rosters, muster rolls, supply and ordnance lists, casualty lists, general and special orders, and statistics concerning pensions,arrears in pay, and other claims. Until October 6, 1918, there were only two ambulances in the Click below to begin your paid subscription. Sector of Haute-Alsace. On arrival in France, the Division had This time they went through special training to prepare for the impending spring offensive. // -->