31st infantry division book

The 31st infantry division dixie was an infantry division of the united states army national. Originally published by the infantry journal press in 1948, this book is the official unit history for the 33rd infantry division in world war ii. Army training center infantry company h, 20th infantry regiment, 6th infantry division, 26 october 1953 19 december 1953 fort ord yearbook. Books from iraq and afghanistan are not featured here yet, but will be in the future. The 43rd, or winged victory division, was made up of the maine. While the 31st infantry moved to the vicinity of zigzag to cover the flanks of. Message board for former members of the 6th battalion 31st infantry, and support elements, who served battalion in vietnam as part of the us 9th infantry division. History of the 31st infantry division in training and combat, 19401945 national library of australia national library of australia. These combat chronicles, current as of october 1948, are reproduced from the army almanac.

Marion introduced me to lou hall, one of the boys of f company, who remembered sharing a foxhole with dad on mindanao. A book of facts concerning the army of the united states, u. The 31st infantry dixie division in world war ii book. The unit is rare in that it was formed and has spent most of its life on nonamerican soil. History of the 31st infantry division in training and combat. United states army 31st infantry division dixie city of grove.

The 31st infantry regiment polar bears of the united states army was formed on august 1916, and was part of usaffe s philippine division during world war ii. Some of the regiments that comprise the dixie division date back to 1798. Near maglamin, mindanao, philippine islands, 5 june 1945. On 8 april, the 57th infantry and the 31st infantry were lost near the alangan river, and the 45th infantry surrendered, 10 april 1942.

Composed of men from alabama, florida, georgia, louisiana, and mississippi at various points in its existence, the division saw service in both world war i and world war ii, and was mobilized during the korean war, although it was not sent overseas in the latter. The 31st dixie division fought in the southwest pacific. The world war ii period saw the most active role for the thirtyfirst, as it served first to train personnel and was then engaged in the pacific theater of operations. History of the 31st infantry division in training and. The 31st infantry division arrived in oro bay, new guinea, 24 april 1944, and engaged in amphibious training prior to entering combat. The 31st, known as the dixie division, consisted of the louisiana, mississippi, alabama and florida national guard. The 165th infantry regiment, originally the famous 69th new york. Feel free to post your favorite links that have some connection to the subject of this site. Army 31st infantry dixie division the 31st infantry division was a unit of the army national guard in world war i and world war ii. The 155th infantry regiment, formed in mississippi, is the 7th oldest regiment in the us army. The 155th regiment fought in world war i while assigned to the 39th infantry division. The 7th infantry division is an active duty infantry division of the united states army based at joint base lewismcchord charged with sustaining the combat readiness of two stryker brigade combat. The 31st infantry regiment by the members of the 31st infantry. Duty stations the 31st infantry regiment association.

Company m, 63rd infantry regiment, 6th infantry division, 30 november 1953 23 january 1954. The 41st infantry division arrived in australia, 7 april 1942, and underwent intensive training. This page uses frames, but your browser doesnt support them. Loan of historic documents adds to fort drum cultural resource teams research efforts.

He displayed conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. The following is taken from new york in the war of the rebellion, 3rd ed. From its inception, the thirtyfirst division has had a continuous link with the state of alabama. The 31st infantry division was a unit of the army national guard in world war i and world war ii. It was originally activated as the 10th, a division established in early 1917 consisting of alabama, florida, and georgia national guardsmen. This facebook page is dedicated to the men that served as members of the dixie division, the 31st infantry division, in. Jul 30, 2015 in the beginning, the 31st infantry division made camp blanding its home. A book of facts concerning the army of the united states. The 9th division troops of the 6 31st were just as, or more, likely to be inserted by chopper or army acv as by the navy, or even taken out by trucks and dropped off or other wise walking out of various firebases. The victory over japan ended the misery of japanese prison camps for the survivors of the philippine division. History of the 31st infantry division in training and combat 19401945 divisional series. The combat team moved up to advanced positions and took part in the general offensive. The 31st infantry division dixie was an infantry division of the united states army national guard, active almost continuously from 1917 to 1968.

The 31st infantry division arrived in oro bay, new guinea, 24 april 1944, and engaged in. I attended the reunion and met marion, who reminded me of my mother. Composed of mostly illinois national guard units, the 33rd infantry division was activated in march 1941. In this book james simms expands on the units action in vietnam, and grady smith reports on activities in iraq and afghanistan. Alerted on 25 june 1944 for movement to aitape, the 124th rct left oro bay and landed at aitape, new guinea, 36 july 1944.

The 31st infantry division was transferred to fort carson, colorado in february 1954 from camp atterbury. Fort ord yearbooks fort ord digital collection california. And the following are links to other pages about 31st tank bn. May 24, 2020 fort drum community members have a blast during winter party. The 124th infantry regiment, with supporting units, artillery, engineers, etc. The 31st infantry regiment polar bears of the united states army was formed on august 1916, and was part of usaffes philippine division during world war ii. The history of the 71st infantry division by united states. Dvd 52010 copy of total 31 st div unit book by association. With capacity for two divisions to train, the 43rd infantry division moved to camp blanding. The 163d regiment entered the struggle for the defense of port moresby, new guinea, at dobadura, 2 january 1943, and fought continuously along the sanananda track until the 22d. The 31st infantry division was effectively reformed with units from alabama and mississippi. The thirtyfirst division was organized in early 1861 at tuscaloosa, alabama as the warrior gauards and mustered into confederate service in may of 1861 at montgomery as company g, 5th alabama infantry. By the end of that same year, the 10th division became the 31st. A history of americas foreign legion in peace and war.

United states army 31st infantry division dixie city of. See more ideas about vietnam war, vietnam war photos and vietnam. Fort ord, california 7th infantry division oct 1974 oct 1985. Although the officers and men were happy the bloody european conflict had ended, there were no riotous ve. This is an important book for me because my cousin was part of the 31st infantry 196th infantry battalion.

They are in chronological order by war and all link to a site to buy or read them. Us army units, book 4 boxes 748902 1st infantry division. I lost him to that war but fortunately, i learned a lot. This can include photographs, letters, articles and other nonbook materials. A book of facts concerning the army of the united states u. Kelly, of the bronx, ny, served in korea with the 31st regiment in the 7th division from september, 1950 until he was wounded in september, 1951. He was in korea sometime between 5052, a sergeant first class with the 7th division 31st infantry regiment polar bears, e easy company 4th platoon. Thirtyfirst dixie division encyclopedia of alabama. Army, company d, 124th infantry, 31st infantry division. In a fierce counterattack, the japanese closed in on his machinegun emplacement, hurling hand grenades, 1 of which. We have compiled a list of all known books written about the 31st infantry regiment. Camp hovey, korea 19671968, 1st battalion, 32nd infantry buccaneers. Component elements of the infantry divisions in world war ii.

The 31st division as an active service formation was then reflagged as the 8th infantry division on june 15, 1954. They are in chronological order by war and all link to a site to buy or read. Upon arrival in france the 31st was designated as a replacement division. None of the other regiments of the 31st division were in on this operation. Composed of men from alabama, florida, georgia, louisiana, and mississippi at various points in its existence, the division saw service in both world war i and world war ii, and was mobilized during the korean war, although it was not sent. Jul 10, 20 in my experience, once the infantry was inserted the navy had no way of offering support once the troops were out of sight. Traditionally known as the dixie division, the 31st infantry division was. As a soldier, he received a combat infantry badge, bronze star, silver star, good conduct medal, markmanship awards and the purple heart.

The red circlers were ready, if necessary, to start out again on the long and arduous drive which had originated 800 miles back in france 59 days earlier. This is the place for site links related to the 6th battalion of the 31st infantry and other associated topics. The regiment left hawaii on may 31st 1944 with the 105th infantry and. Today the 31st infantry division is now the 31st armored brigade which continues the lineage of the combat proven 31st old dixie division. Books and research materials specifically about the 31st tank battalion. History of the 31st infantry division in training and combat, 19401945 united states. Or you can see an active overview of all pages at the 7th armored division web site. History of the 31st infantry division in training and combat 19401945 divisional series staff, division on. I learned from marion that a 31st infantry division reunion would be held in colorado springs, colorado, on 24 august 2000. Foreword ve day found combat elements of the 71st infantry division poised along the enns river in the vicinity of steyr, austria.