349th infantry regiment patch

Unit awards apply to members who served during the units award period. The 88th infantry division, using only the 349th infantry and a battalion of the 351st was to spearhead the offensive to bologna. The regiment served in world war i and saw brief action in alsace, but served with great distinction in world war ii in the italian campaign. Army field artillery battalion patches flying tigers. The 350th infantry regiment and the 349th infantry regiment soon followed, and the entire 88th was assembled in north africa by 27 december 1943. Here is a contemporaneous account of the origins of the 88th division shoulder patch ca. By the end of world war ii the 88th infantry fought its way to the northernmost extreme of italy. Ron bledsoe uncles, charles struckens, was with k co. As a result, the division eventually adopted the nickname the blue devils in reference to their blue shoulder patches. The 3rd id arrived in france may 1918 and two months later established itself as the rock of the marne, providing one of the principal defenses against the last major german offensive, the second battle of the marne. The 327th infantry regiments history goes back to 1917 and the first world war. The 349th infantry regiment was an infantry regiment of the united states armys 88th infantry division, the blue devils.

Tradition the design of the dui pin were intended to tell the story of the regiments history and tradition that dated back to world war 1 or even as far back as civil war or revolutionary war. Often the names of ships or number of the landing crafts a veteran traveled. Home 349th infantry regiment, 88th infantry division. The 88th infantry division in italy the campaign for the. World war ii order of battle infantry regiments of the. But it was during ww2 that it became a glider infantry regiment when reassigned to the newly formed 101st airborne division in august 1942. Apr 2, 2016 us army 349th infantry 88th division di dui crest euro pb lorioli italian made. Seventh army, part of the 6th army group, which had raced south through bavaria into innsbruck, austria, in vipiteno in the italian alps. On 3 may 1945, members of its 409th infantry regiment captured innsbruck, austria with little to no fighting. Blue devil division po valley trust forces 349 350 351 infantry regiment. The 4th infantry regiment, nebraskas only infantry unit, inactivated on august 18, 2001. We picked up a collection of over 800 of these pins so please check back often as i will continue to add them as time permits.

History of the 349th infantry regiment, 88th infantry division. In early may 1945 troops of its 349th infantry regiment joined the 103d infantry division of the vi corps of the. In midmarch, the 339th infantry regiment of the 85th infantry division came across from north africa, landed at naples during a sneak nazi harbor and dock raid and was attached to the 88th. Overview of records locations table of contents 391. On 15 may 1944, the 88th pushed through undefended spigno. Liscinsky, was part of the 3rd infantry regiment, 34th infantry division in italy in wwii. The daily location of the wwii veterans unit and any movements they made. The 88th division arrived overseas with about 14,000 men. Army is unique among the armed services in that all soldiers are required to wear the patch of their. On july 18th, 1918, the 39th infantry regiment participated with the american expeditionary force and joined battle for the first time during world war i in the now famous aisnemarne offensive which was destined to swing the fortunes of war in favor of. Full color versions of these patches are worn on the now retired service green uniform, replaced by wear of combat service identification badges. In early may 1945 troops of its 349th infantry regiment joined the 103d infantry division of the vi corps of the u. The regiment was formed from selective service personnel and sent to the mediterranean theater where it took part in the italian campaign from february 1944 to the close of hostilities in may 1945.

See more ideas about wwii, world war and world war ii. Us army military insignia,us army patches,shoulder sleeve. Pfc samuel kyle was a member of 349th infantry regiment, 88th infantry division. The 350th infantry regiment and the 349th infantry regiment soon followed, and. United states army 39th infantry brigade class a patch. The 88th infantry division was reactivated at camp gruber on 15 july. Reconstituted 24 june 1921 in the organized reserves as the 349th infantry and assigned to the 88th division later redesignated as the 88th infantry division organized in november 1921 with headquarters at davenport, iowa.

The 351st infantry regiment was reactivated in july 1942 at camp gruber, oklahoma as part of the 88th infantry division. All i really have to go on are a two photos from italy in 1944, but i. Page 20this should read 165th infantry regiment, 83rd infantry brigade, 42nd division. Wittschack, frederick longwood central school district. Class a patches, known broadly as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are embroidered patches used by major formations of the united states army. The 88th infantry division in italy the campaign for the national. Page 32the first patch of the 45th division was the swastika, which is a symbol of prosperity and good fortune and is widely used in both the ancient and modern world.

For example, by the end of january, 1945, the 47 th infantry regiment which fought in france and germany had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. Lineage and honors information as of 31 january 2002. Army shoulder patches, officially known as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are worn on the upper left arm of the army combat uniform. Ssi are available in ocp, multicam, and acu digital patterns. Distinctive insignia the shield is blue for infantry.

The regiments headquarters was established at pittsburgh, pa. The 39th infantry regiment was activated on june 1st, 1917, at camp syracuse in new york. History of the 351st infantry regiment, 88th infantry division april 1944 to may 1945 uniforms and insignia badge, unit, 88th infantry regiment, austrohungarian army. The first federal mobilization of a wyoming army national guard unit was in 1898 for the spanishamerican war. Army 5 august 1917 as the 349th infantry regiment, assigned to the 88th division. Constituted in the national army 5 august 1917 as the 350th infantry regiment, assigned to the 88th division. The wyoming army national guards first unit, company a, 1st wyoming regiment was established in 1888, in laramie. Redesignated 1 august 1942 as the 88th infantry division. The 88th infantry division arrived at casablanca, french morocco, 15 december 1943, and moved to magenta, algeria, on the 28th for intensive training. Us army 349th infantry 88th division di dui crest euro pb.

It was demobilized on 30 november 1918, but was later reconstituted on 21 june 1921 as a member of the organized reserves just like the 99th infantry division. Program with team lineups and cheers for a thankgiving day football game between the 349th infantry regiment and the 88th division artillery battalion at goriza stadium, goriza, italy. We members of the 9th infantry regiment manchu association, united states army, pledge to preserve the history and name of the regiment, and to support the constitution of the united states of america against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Pfc kyle, 34, who was killed in action april 20 in italy, was a member of the 349th infantry regiment, company g, which was one of the three infantry regiments of the 88th blue devil division. Each formation has a unique formation patch, and the u. Im creating a 16 scale tribute to him, as he was a jeep driver. 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.

Field artillery battalion patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus page 8. Records of united states regular army mobile units, 1821. It is one of several national guard units with colonial roots and campaign credit for the war of 1812. The 327th infantry regiment s history goes back to 1917 and the first world war. Transferred to camp travis, san antonio texas, may. Top order of battle map files history 349th 350th 351st campaigns bottom. Its component, the 1st battalion was to be reorganized into transportation and chemical reconnaissance and decontamination units. Army infantry regiment patches us army patches army unit patches and army regiment patches flying tigers surplus. Air broken up into three separate armored infantry battalions. Need help identifying wwii dui distinctive unit insignia.

The 349th infantry came behind the 350th and 351st and led the divisions advance across the ausonia valley. The 394th infantry regiment was established on july 23, 1918 as the 394th infantry and assigned to the 99th division as a member of the national army. Constituted 5 august 1917 in the national army as the 349th infantry and assigned to the 88th division. See meritorious, valorous, presidential, superior, outstanding and other unit award. Previous divisions were composed of either regular army or national guard personnel. Research a wwii veterantrace his steps through the war.

The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous. Moving immediately to the front, this regiment went into the line on 17 march and relieved the 349th which moved back to a rest area in the vicinity of. The insignia for the 88th is a fourleaf clover, hence the name cloverleaf. Some symbols on the shield represented the tradition of their origin and their local state. 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. The valorous performance of the 2nd battalion, 351st infantry regiment, reflects great credit on the personnel of the regiment and upon the armed forces of the united states. Purple heart combat veteran marines navy army air force lapel hat pin ppm7507 4. The 411th infantry regiment continued on to take the brenner pass and earn the honor of linking up with the 88th infantry division of the fifth army which had been fighting its way north up the italian peninsula. Click certificate for larger image authorized to all military and civilian personnel in service with or under command of the 349th infantry regiment. Ordered into active military service 15 july 1942 and reorganized at camp gruber, oklahoma. Handsome single 89th infantry division, 349th infantry regiment pinback in fantastic condition. Us military 349th infantry regiment pin back crest medal.