History. I have received some help from the Eisenhower Library folks. The division, which in February 1942 passed over to the command of Major General Willis D. Crittenberger, served with the First, Seventh, and Ninth Armies throughout the war. Two rotating infantry battalions were based at Hohenfels and Vilseck. 26th Infantry Division. In the event of the deployment of III Corps and/or the 2nd Armored Division from the United States, the division commander would revert to his job as assistant division commander for operations of 2nd Armored Division. In 1975, the 2nd Armored Division's third brigade forward deployed to West Germany and was assigned to NATO's Northern Army Group (NORTHAG). 29th Infantry Division - "Blue and Gray" 30th Infantry Division "Old Hickory" 31st Infantry Division - "Dixie Division" 32nd Infantry Division - Red Arrow Division 33rd Infantry Division - "Prairie Division" 34th Infantry Division "Red Bull" 35th Infantry Division - "The Santa Fe Division" 11 Jan Erpigny (Prov) Luxembourg Belgium The division renewed its attacks in heavy rain on Nov 20 and CCA fought the Battle for Merzenhausen on Nov 22/27. He reorganized the defense and, under fire, courageously crawled between gun positions to check the actions of his men. Sq B Br 1st Fife & Forfar Yeo (79-AD) Nov 15/24 1944 30 Aug Magny-en-Vexin (vic N) Seine-et-Oise France Gen. Hugh J. Gaffey May 43Maj. Gen. Edward H. Brooks Apr 44Maj. 24 Feb Aachen (2 mi NW) Rhineland Germany Citation On Jul 31 1943, near Gagliano, Sicily, a detachment of 1 officer and 9 EM, including Sgt Kisters, advancing ahead of the leading elements of US troops to fill a large crater in the only available vehicle route through Gagliano, was taken under fire by 2 enemy MGs. 3 Aug Percy (vic S) Manche France *B/67, 2nd Bn.., Armored Regiment 1991. They tell me that Combat Command A of the 66th Armored Regiment, Second Armored Division, was still unloading on June 12, when my Dad landed. 335th CT (84th Div) 22 Nov 1944 24 Nov 1944 CCA XIX Corps 28 Jul 1944 16 Aug 1944 The unit returned to Fort Hood, Texas, in April 1991 and continued the inactivation that was interrupted when Iraq invaded Kuwait. It crossed the German border near Sittard, Holland, on Sep 18, to take up defensive positions near Geilenkirchen, Germany. It was spearheaded by 3-41 Infantry's Straight and Stalwart Battalion Task Force and The Tiger Brigades 1-3 Field Artillery Bn. After the Regiment helped to push the Germans into Tunisia, the 3rd Battalion and two platoons of E Company, 2nd Battalion, invaded Sicily with the 1st Infantry Division on June 10, 1943. Elements of the Division first saw action in North Africa, landing at Casablanca, 8 November . Overseas: 26 August 1944. . The bottom map includes 1945. CCA advanced to take the bridge at Schulenberg over the Leine River intact the next day. General Devine presented the Medals. All the way down the line, from the big brass to the buck private, the men feel that "4th Armored" is sufficient. The division participated in numerous major NATO training exercises, including "Trutzige Sachsen" (1985), "Crossed Swords" (1986) and the "Return of Forces to Germany" (REFORGER) (1980 and 1987). Lt Col Briard P. Johnson 23 Jan 1945 24 Apr 1945 On September 18 it crossed the German border near Sittard and took up defensive positions near Geilenkirchen. City. At 1700B, the 2nd Battalion , 66th Armored Regiment, which had been held in reserve, was committed and in an attack which ended about a mile west of Percy knocked out seven enemy tanks and captured 70 prisoners. [citation needed]. There were 20 Infantry Divisions, 10 Armored Divisions and 3 Airborne Divisions that received the Ardennes Credit. Hauss, Thomas 2nd Armored Division 727. 4th Infantry Division. Supply Battalion 7 Aug Le Teilleul (1 Mi NE) Manche France While stationed in Germany in 1952 with the 7th Army, the 2nd Armored Division was based at Stutttgart-Vaihingen under the command of General Williston Palmer. The 2nd Armored Division was formed at Fort Benning, Georgia on Jul 15, 1940, by reorganizing and redesignating the Provisional Tank Brigade composed of the 66th Infantry Regiment (Light Tanks), the 67th Infantry Regiment (Medium Tanks), and the 68th Infantry Regiment (Light Tanks)). Citation: Capt. 9 Oct Grotenrath Rhineland Germany The unit was inactivated on September 16, 1991, and the regimental flag transferred to sister unit 3rd Battalion, 3rd Aviation Regiment based in Germany. Over the course of two hours American artillery fired over 700 rounds into the column. The Tiger Brigade was credited with destroying or capturing 181 enemy tanks, 148 APCs, 40 artillery pieces, 27 AA emplacements, and 263 Iraqi soldiers killed with an additional 4,051 captured.[25]. The brigade received additional aviation, engineer, military intelligence, medical, and logistics support units and was reflagged as the 2nd Armored Division (Forward). Over the summer and fall of 1992, 2nd Armored Division was inactivated. Between the cease-fire and the official end of the war in April 1991, 2nd Armored Division (Forward) took part in security operations to ensure peace in Kuwait. Brig Gen Isaac D. White 28 May 1944 19 Jan 1945 It was originally commanded by Gen Charles L. Scott, with Col George S. Patton in charge of the training. Brig Gen John H. Collier 12 Nov 1944 Until the deactivation. Commanding General The division played important roles during World War II in the invasions of Germany, North Africa, and Sicily and in the liberation of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. 60th CT (9th Div) 22 Dec 1944 23 Dec 1944 1 Sep Peronne (vic NW) Somme France Number 32, Issued Apr 23 1945 The 2nd AD fought their way to Palermo. By twix123844. BURT, James M. Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, Company B, 66th Armored Regiment, 2d Armored Division. The ceremony was simple but impressive. In March 1942, the "All American" was reactivated for service and later that year was redesignated as an airborne . World War II activities 131.4 Crowley files 34.2.1 Alien Property, Records of the Office of (RG 131) administrative history 131.1 cartographic records 131.5 motion pictures 131.6 sound recordings 131.7 still pictures 131.8 World War I activities 131.2 World War II activities field offices 131.4 headquarters 131.3 During the Cold War, the division was primarily based at Fort Hood, Texas, and had a reinforced brigade forward . 702d TD Bn (SP) 27 Feb 1945 VE Day, Armored ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 2d Armd Div Arty 113th Cav Gp 11 Mar 1945 26 Mar 1945, 2-AD Assignments & Attachments to EUCMH The 2-AD blunted then, the German attack on Avranches, then raced across France with the rest of Pattons 3-A, reaching the Albert Canal in Lige, Belgium, on Sep 8. The whole Division saw its first World War II action in Gela, Sicily during Operation Husky in July 1943. After a rest in February, the Division drove on across the Rhine 27 March, and was the first American Division to reach the Elbe at Schonebeck on 11 April. [11] The 2nd Armored blunted Operation Lttich, the German counterattack on Avranches, then raced across France with the rest of the First Army, reaching the Albert Canal in Belgium on September 8. The 2-AD alone was credited with the score of 64 German tanks and 538 other German combat vehicles destroyed during Operation Cobra while the division suffered 49 tank losses. Created in 1917, the 2nd Infantry Division first saw service in World War I.During World War II, the "Indianhead" division landed on Omaha Beach on June 7, 1944, and broke out of Normandy before moving into Belgium. Though it was inactivated, the division was identified as the fourth highest priority inactive division in the United States Army Center of Military History's lineage scheme due to its numerous accolades and long history. Col Charles D. Pamer 18 Mar 1944 29 Sep 1944 2nd Armored Division (Forward) developed a reputation for excellence during these deployments, particularly in tank crew gunnery. 2nd Armored Division Hell on Wheels Looking for more information from military/civilian personnel assigned to or associated with the U.S. Army in Germany from 1945 to 1989. Before the end of combat operations the 2nd Armored Division(Forward) would engage a total of 11 Iraqi divisions. Rank. Citation For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty. 10 Jun La Mine Calvados France POWs Taken : 76963. In April 1986, a Burger King restaurant opened on the kaserne.[21]. G.O. State Last Name. Ray, John F Company, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division 482. Along the way, the 2-AD captured thousands of Italians. 4 Aug Courson (vic N) Manche France The blocked vehicles were then destroyed by hand grenades, bazooka, tank, and artillery fire and large numbers of enemy personnel were wiped out by a bold and resolute bayonet charge inspired by Sgt Whittington. Lt Col Eugene A. Trahan 16 Dec 1944 Until the deactivation. CCA assaulted Magdeburg with the 30-ID on Apr 17/18. May 1944 E2 seen on this M4, 439th 2nd armored division ww2 roster Carrier Group 893, Cook, Lester B index not. In Feb 1942, the 2-AD passed over to the command of Gen Willis D. Crittenberger and was relocated to Monroe, North Carolina on Jul 10, for the II Armored Corps Carolina Maneuvers then was transferred to Fort Bragg, North Carolina on Aug 15 1942. 3 Feb Gulpen (1 mi W) Limburg Netherlands When the advancing enemy attempted to penetrate a roadblock, Sgt Whittington, completely disregarding intense enemy action, mounted a tank and by shouting through the turret, directed it into position to fire point-blank at the leading Mark V German tank. Brig Gen Sidney R. Hinds 21 Mar 1945 Until the deactivation. (informations welcomed) During World War II the 2nd Armored Division took 94,151 prisoners-of-war, liberated 22,538 Allied prisoners of war, shot down or damaged on the ground 266 enemy aircraft, and destroyed or captured uncountable thousands of enemy tanks and other equipment and supplies. Last Name Beginning With (H) Updated 3/3/12. 406th Inf (-1st Bn) (102d Div) 6 Nov 1944 25 Nov 1944 The division fought through heavy combat at and Oidtweiler to attack the Aachen Gap at Wurselen starting Oct 13. 2nd Armored Division Classic T-Shirt. This formally ended the 2nd Armored Division's 55-year history. 4th Armored Division Yearbook 1958 - the entire book (200 pages) is posted in the 2nd Bn, 5th FA Wiley Bks website. 2d Bn 116th Inf (29th Div) 8 Oct 1944 11 Oct 1944 Members of the division received 9,369 individual awards, including two Medals of Honor, twenty-three Distinguished Service Crosses, and 2,302 Silver Stars as well as nearly 6,000 Purple Hearts; among those receiving the Silver Star were Edward H. Brooks, Hugh Armagio, Stan Aniol, Staff Sergeant John J. Henry, William L. Giblin, Neil J. Garrison, Morton Eustis, son of William Corcoran Eustis, and Sgt Kenneth J. [22] Other brigade subordinate units eventually included the 498th Support Battalion, Company D, 17th Engineer Battalion, and the 588th Military Intelligence Company. Facebook-f Twitch Instagram. [27] The brigade served at the Battle of 73 Easting with the 1st Infantry Division (Mechanized) along with the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment. 702d TD Bn (SP) 11 Jun 1944 21 Sep 1944 Tessy fell to CCA on Aug 1, and on Aug 7, the division was committed in stopping the German drive on Avranches. 5th Infantry Division. The division's soldiers and family members received radio and TV broadcasts from The American Forces Network (AFN) Europe via the AFN Bremerhaven affiliate station located in the nearby port city of Bremerhaven. 2 Sep Rumes Hainaut Belgium 10 Aug Barenton (2 Mi W) Manche France By NigelRoberts16. 3d Bn 66th Armd Regt 30th Div 12 Oct 1944 22 Oct 1944 405th Inf (102d Div) 26 Oct 1944 3 Nov 1944 Citation Capt James M. Burt was in command of Baker Co, 66-AIR on the western outskirts of Wurselen, Germany, on Oct 13 1944, when his organization participated in a coordinated infantry-tank attack destined to isolate the large German garrison which was tenaciously defending the city of Aachen. The 2nd Armored Division ("Hell on Wheels"[1]) was an armored division of the United States Army. 8 May 1945 . The casualties suffered by a typical American infantry regiment serving in World War II were horrendous. 67th Armored Regiment Col Thomas A. Roberts Jr : 24 Nov 1943 5 Aug 1944 However, with the end of the Cold War, the U.S. military began to draw down its combat units. 31 Mar Walstedde Westphalia Germany Combat Command B Born, Hinsdale, Mass. Number 13, Issued, 02/18/1944. The division encircled the 2.SS-Panzer-Division Das Reich and the 17.SS-Panzergrenadier Division Gtz von Berlichingen. Corps (At.) As B Co, 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, we accurately study and portray the standard armored infantry soldier from WWII. Denend and T/5 Perillo were each awarded the Bronze Star. 258th FA Bn (155 Gun) 26 Mar 1945 19 Apr 1945 In addition to troop barracks, motor pools, an indoor firing range, repair and logistics facilities, and a local training area, facilities at Garlstedt included a troop medical clinic, post exchange, library, movie theater, and a combined officer/non-commissioned officer/enlisted club. Maj Byron L. Connell (Actg) 11 Dec 1944 26 Dec 1944 Near Gagliano, Sicily, Jul 31 1943. Gen. Isaac D. White Jan 45, Algeria-French MoroccoNov 42SicilyJul - Aug 43NormandyJun 44 - Jul 44Northern FranceJul 44 - Sep 44RhinelandSep 44 - Mar 45Ardennes-AlsaceDec 44 - Jan 45Central EuropeMar 45 - May 45, These vintage maps chart the journey of the 2nd Armored Division throughout Europe during World War II. Despite the wounds, he continued to advance on the enemy and captured the second MG after killing 3 of its crew and forcing the fourth member to flee. The website is powered by Wordpress CMS with the Newspaper Theme 11 by TagDiv Lt Col Carl I. Hutton : 5 Aug 1944 2 Nov 1944 On August 18, 1976, two officers of the division were beheaded by North Korean guards. The division's 4-3 FA battalion played a large role in the destruction of 50 enemy tanks, 139 APCs, 30 air defense systems, 152 artillery pieces, 27 missile launchers, 108 mortars, and 548 wheeled vehicles, 61 trench lines and bunker positions, 92 dug in and open infantry targets, and 34 logistical sites during combat operations. The unit provided covering missions when the ground forces advanced into Iraq. World War II Order of Battle. 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Scott July 1940 November 1940, Allen F. Kingman April 1943 May 5, 1943, James G. Christiansen September 1947 June 28, 1949, Charles K. Gailey Jr. November 24, 1951 April 3, 1952, Conrad S. Babcock Jr. April 5, 1956 June 1, 1957, Briard Poland Johnson June 1, 1957 October 30, 1958, Edward G. Farrand April 1, 1960 July 1, 1961, William H.S. 41st AIR. Nicknamed the Third Herd, the division was first activated in 1941, and was active in the European Theater of World War II. 17th Armored Engineer Battalion 1st Plat 30th Rcn Tr (30th Div) 7 Aug 1944 12 Aug 1944 6th Armored Division. This contingency was practised during REFORGER exercises in 1980 and 1987. 12 Jun 1944 V First . They played a key role in the destruction of the 12th Armored Division destroying no less than 80 combat vehicles. 3d Bn 116th Inf (29th Div) 4 Oct 1944 29 Oct 1944 Click on a link to access the respective web site. A World War 2 Historical Site Feature "A Dutch Liberation Down South" written by Hans Heltzel The story of the civilians, soldiers of the 2 nd Armored Division, 30 th Infantry Division, 113 th Cavalry Group, XIX Corps, 275. If you need analysis or interpretation we can help with that too! The 2nd tenaciously held its position during the Battle of the Bulge, preventing further German attempts to reconquer Belgium. At that time the Garlstedt kaserne (camp) was named after General Lucius D. Clay, revered by the German people for his role as the American military commander following World War II. Seventh Army, under Lieutenant General George S. Patton, who had been a former commander of the division. Visit us on social media. In April 1943 Major General Harmon relinquished command of the division to Major General Hugh Joseph Gaffey. It was halted on the Elbe on Apr 20, on orders. 9th Infantry Division. 14 Mar Schiefbahn Rhineland Germany [32] The battalion was equipped with McDonnell Douglas AH-64 Apache attack helicopters. 1st Plat Co C 4th Engr C Bn (4th Div) 21 Jul 1944 1 Aug 1944 The division included the "Fort Hood Three", a group of three enlisted men who refused to ship out when ordered to deploy to Vietnam in 1966. The Laffly armored car (top center left) successfully . He would receive his next (and last) promotion, to Field Marshal, on June 22, 1942. . The 2nd Marine Division (2nd MARDIV) is a division of the United States Marine Corps, which forms the ground combat element of the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). Visit us on social media. From $20.86. CCB crossed the Albert Canal at Meerseen Sep 15, but its bridgehead was subjected to heavy fire the following day and CCA continued the crossing at Valkenburg. Description. The division cleared Humain against strong opposition and then was relieved in the Havelange area by the 83-ID, regrouping on Dec 28. [31] By dawn of the third day of the ground campaign, the 2nd Armored Division (Forward) had a hand in the destruction of four Iraqi tank and mechanized brigades and two divisions. CCB then drove to Lippstadt where it made contact with the advancing 3-AD on Apr 1. Etsy. On 3 October, the Division launched an attack on the Siegfried Line from Marienberg, broke through, crossed the Wurm River and seized Puffendorf 16 November and Barmen 28 November. The division was twice cited by the Belgian government and division soldiers for the next 50 years wore the fourragre of the Belgian Croix de Guerre. 1 Mar Glehn Rhineland Germany Should the U.S. Army decide to activate more divisions in the future, the center will most likely suggest the first new division be the 9th Infantry Division, the second be the 24th Infantry Division, the third be the 5th Infantry Division and the fourth be the 2nd Armored Division. It was committed into action Jul 22, and rapidly drove to the outskirts of Palermo. Adjutant General 1950 thru 1954: 2nd Armored Division Combat Command B:, 1954 to 1996: 2nd Armored Division. After participation in the Persian Gulf War, the division was inactivated in 1995. Col Clayton J. Mansfield 29 Sep 1944 30 Dec 1944 . SS-Panzerdivision, and many more. Near Grimesnil, France, July 29 1944. The 3rd Armored Division ("Spearhead") was an armored division of the United States Army. 5 out of 5 stars (1,300) $ 15.00. From 1975 through 1978, the Brigade HQ was located at Grafenwhr, along with the rotating armor and artillery battalions and the supporting engineer and cavalry units. 4 Oct Nieuwenhagen Limburg Netherlands [30] 22d CT (4th Div) 21 Jul 1944 1 Aug 1944 The division encircled the 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich and the 17th SS Panzergrenadier Division Gtz von Berlichingen around Roncey,[9] and destroyed most of their armored equipment. 9 Sep Hasselt (4 mi W) Limbourg Belgium In Sicily, the division entered combat as a whole during the invasion on Jul 10 1943. 8 Feb 1944 XIX First . Lt Col Charles C. Peterson 19 Feb 1944 15 Dec 1944 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. 11 Nov Ubach Palenberg (1/2 mi E) Rhineland Germany As our attack gained momentum, he climbed aboard his tank and directed the action from the rear deck, exposed to hostile volleys which finally wounded him painfully in the face and neck. Also credited with the score of over 7370 casualties in the enemy forces, the 2-AD suffered 914 casualties. These vintage maps chart the journey of the 2nd Armored Division throughout Europe during World War II. 13 Aug 1944 XIX First 12th It served at the Battle of Kuwait International Airport. The 2nd Armored Division ("Hell on Wheels") was an armored division of the United States Army. 36th AIR. The 10th Armored Division entered France through the port of Cherbourg, 23 September 1944, and put in a month of training at Teurtheville, France, before entering combat. 1st Bn 66th Armd Regt 83d Div 28 Jun 1944 6 Jul 1944 17 Nov Ubach Palenberg (1 mi SE) Rhineland Germany World War II. 557th FA Bn (155 Gun) 30 Oct 1944 8 Nov 1944 The fighting in Sicily came to an end on Aug 17, with the 2-AD having sustained relatively light casualties in the brief campaign, where it had gained its first Medal of Honor of World War II, belonging to Sgt Gerry H. Kisters. 16 Feb 1945 XIX Ninth 12th Br 21st World War II. This was an important day in the history of our Troop. Combat Command A The 2nd and 3rd battalions of the regiment provided the heavy armor punch of the 2nd Armored Division (Forward). 18 Jul 1944 VII First . They can be zoomed in and are available for purchase at HistoryShots.com. This is approximately an eightfold disparity. Chappuis, 2nd armored division ww2 roster a in 1945, just after the War, the 2nd Armored Division HEADQUARTERS will available! 4th Armored Division. CCB 3d Div 26 Feb 1945 27 Feb 1945 On return to Fort Hood in 1991, the Tiger Brigade and 1st Battalion of the 3rd Aviation Regiment, all that remained of the U.S.-based division, were reflagged as the 3d Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, and the 2d Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment respectively. Scott was promoted to command the I Armored Corps in Nov of that year which put Patton, now a brigadier general, in command of the division. On October 3, the division, now commanded again by Major General Harmon, launched an attack on the Siegfried Line from Marienberg, broke through, crossed the Wurm River, seized the town of Puffendorf on November 16, and Barmen on November 28. Scroll Up Co C 308th Engr C Bn 28 Feb 1945 1 Mar 1945 The 82nd Armored Reconnaissance Battalion was known as the "eyes and ears" of the 2nd Armored Division. 27 Aug Mantes-Gassicourt (4 mi W) Eure-et-Loire France The top map covers the years 1942 to 1944. 20 Aug Brezolles (vic N) Eure-et-Loire France EUCMH is a non-profit organization. C Company, 266th contested for the trophy again in 1985, and D Company, 266th was part of the NORTHAG team in 1987. Activated: 15 July 1942. Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3 One of the brigade's battalion task forces, Task Force 1-41 Infantry, was the first coalition force to breach the Saudi Arabian border on February 15, 1991, and conduct ground combat operations in Iraq engaging in direct and indirect fire fights with the enemy on February 17, 1991. 66th Armored Regiment 2nd Ordnance Maintenance Battalion During the Battle of the Bulge the Hell on Wheels division was part of Montgomery's Twenty-first Army Group. 25 Jul Pont Herbert (vic W) Manche France The Germans were forced back to Sittard which was taken on Sep 18 as the division ignited a breakthrough and drove to Gangelt. 18 Sep Schimmert Limburg Netherlands Elements of the 2nd Armored Division were involved with the landing at Casablanca on 8 November 1942 during Operation Torch. Both types had an infantry component of three mechanized battalions, although the heavy divisions maintained an "armored infantry regiment" organization.[6]. As a result of this varied and demanding job, command of the 2nd Armored Division (Forward) was considered a plum assignment[citation needed] for armor branch brigadier generals, on par with perhaps only the Berlin Brigade for high visibility and potential for advancement to higher rank. On Jul 26, the 2-AD attacked through 30-ID and took St Denis le Gast 2 days later, being then relieved in the Percy area on Jul 29. The division then assumed defensive positions along the Roer until released as a result of the German Ardennes counter-offensive, moving to the Durbuy Marche area in Belgium during the period of Dec 20/24. 24 Jul Le Dezert Manche France Rank, Sergeant, 41-AIR, 2-AD. It crossed the Rhine River Mar 27 and relieved the 17-A/B on Mar 29. During this time, Palmer enlisted the help of a young Corporal Samuel Adler from within his ranks to organize the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra. 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