Showcasing infantry division available for purchasing today on the internet. Following organization and training, the 104th left the u. United states holocaust memorial museum, washington, dc. Shoulder sleeve insignia of the united states army 104th infantry division, nicknamed the timberwolf division. A 104th infantry division soldier in germany from december 15, 1944 to february 3, 1945 the timberwolf division defended its hard won territory, and carried out aggressive patrols across the roer river. Formed in the summer of 1917, a few months after the united states entered world war i, the 26th infantry division participated in several battles in france. Our warinbrief, as recorded in excerpts from the combat journal, 3rd battalion, 4th infantry regiment, 104th infantry division with additions in italics from the 4th infantry unit history and after action reports, as originally filed with the adjutant generals office, the pentagon, washington, dc, 194445. The 104th infantry division was activated 15 september 1942. Logan and staff, 101st infantry, en route to the front, march 1918.
The project, which began in 2007, oversaw the digitization of more than 11,000 images, with 8,500 26th yankee division and other soldiers represented throughout the collection. Company h, 104th infantry regiment city of salem ma. Us army 26th infantry division yankee division yd dress. The story of the 104th infantry division is a small booklet covering the history of the 104th infantry division. These timberwolf pups share a bond with deep roots and its membership has a vitality that together compels continuing the tradition of honoring the soldiers of the 104th infantry division and celebrating their accomplishments. The 104th landed in france on september 7, 1944, and reached aachen, germany, a month later. For its gallant conduct on this occasion the 104th infantry was cited april 26th, 1918 in a general.
The infantry brigade, yankee division were in action in the meuse argonne offensive from 26 november the last offensive of the war. History of the 26th yankee division lane memorial library. History of the yankee division by benwell pictorial history of the 26th division united states army named to a john rest unreadable the heroic 26th yd a brief history of the fighting yankee division welcome home y. The yd monogram refers to the name yankee division given them in france during world war i. Wwii 328th infantry, 26th division named purple heart. The 104th was assigned to the 26th division nicknamed the yankee division which was formed from national guard units from new england. Shortly after the united states declared war on germany in april 1917 the regiment was mustered into federal service and designated as the 104th infantry regiment.
Mar 12, 2018 french officers decorate the yankee divisions 104th regimental flag, april 1918. Russia wwii romania military pow tv infantry division shoulder badge patch rrr. Relieved by soviet forces, the unit reached pretzsch on april 26th, where, after the. It was designed by charles livingston bull, artist and authority on wild life, and represents the northwest. Ww2 officer tunic 1st lt artillery 26th104th inf yankee. The 104th was assigned to the 26th division nicknamed the yankee. The 51st infantry brigade, 26th yankee division were in action in the meuse argonne offensive from 26 september11 november 1918. Company was billeted, nanteuil les meaux, july 1, 1918.
Holman, hampton history volunteer, lane memorial library, hampton, new hampshire. He is also sporting the united states national guard collar disc. He had seen it as his company k of the 104th infantry regiment moved up to the front lines just outside rodalbe, france, with the armys 26th yankee division that had brought scores of western. The patch was inactivated in 1993 when the national guard 26th yankee division was reorganized as a brigade. The 104th infantry division landed in france on 7 september 44 and moved into a defensive position in the vicinity of wuustwezel, belgium, 23 october 44. National guard division to reach the western front was the 26 th yankee division, originally formed of units from connecticut, maine, massachusetts, new hampshire, rhode island, and vermont. He is proudly wearing his french fourragere on his left shoulder. This website was created to accurately portray and preserve the world war ii history of the 104th infantry division, to recognize the contribution of the 34,000 men who proudly wore the timberwolf shoulder insignia and to honor the memory of those gallant men who perished in battle. Elements were on patrol duty along the coast from carteret to siouville, 30 september, and the 328th infantry saw action with the 80th division to which it was attached, 515 october.
Return to table of contents yankee division during world war i, a press conference of. Many of these designs are no longer used and are becoming harder and harder to find. Flaming torch flame usually goes to a point, but to. The 104th infantry regiment traces its history to 14 november 1639, when it was first mustered. Shop top fashion brands accessories at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. The circular, green badge has a gray timberwolf, native to the pacific northwest, where the division originated in 1921. Wwii 26th infantry yankee division posted in displays. In september 1944, the yankee division landed in normandy at several locations including utah beach. I wanted to show you guys my collection about the 26th infantry division. Wwi 26th yankee division photograph digitization project. Unlike many follow on divisions that first landed in england the 104th sailed straight to the european continent where they received a new commander, major general. Wwi 26th yankee division photograph digitization project is. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. Our 104th division army patch is a regulation, full color, embroidered military patch.
The national timberwolf association is revered by all of the sons and daughters of the soldiers of the division. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection. Im interested in getting the units regimental, brigade and companylevel if available after action reports and operational records. This massachusetts army national guard patch was worn from 26 october 19181993. I am not going on vacation and still mailing envelopes and packages every day at my local post office, but some of my customers report delayed arrival of their items, i believe the postal service is doing the best they can but there may be additional delays due to the current circumstances beyond my control, i would ask continued patience with this situation, stay safe and healthy. Led by a controversial commanding general but determined to make their. Find 26th infantry division, military gifts and more at. Unit patch to be worn on the army ocp multicam uniform. It is the same patch used by the united states armed forces and is of the highest quality. Home battle casualties history collection contact photographs wanted links guestbook contact form. Or, if you have a better image of a shoulder patch or a variation of it, please send them in, too. Today, it is known as the 104th training division leader training and based at fort lewis, washington, as a training unit of the united states army reserve. It was in this section of the country that the 104 th conducted its training in 194243 when it was activated.
Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges. Decoration of regimental colors, at boucq, france, april 28, 1918, by general passago, 32nd french army corps, 104th regiment, 26th division, formerly the 6th, 8th, and 29th regiments, m. One can only imagine how his family on the home front were carefully packaging and sending any items he requested, not knowing if they would successfully traverse the ocean and find their way to ben in the 3rd army, 26th infantry yankee division, 104th infantry division as they raced to the battle of the bulge. This is one of the shoulder sleeve insignia ssi patches for the us army as described in the title above and shown in the picture. On august 25th, 1917, company h was assimilated into the 104th infantry regiment of the 26th yankee division. Marshall sidney holman, of the 101st ammunition train of the 26th yankee division, who served in france during world war i, 19171918. Yd in raised detail and the sides have stylized 104th infantry regiment insignia. The 104 th infantry division arrived in france on september 7, 1944 after nearly two years of stateside training.
The insignia was amended on 19680619 to include the motto scroll. Welcome home yankee division photo gallery lane memorial. Throughout the years one of the brigades oldest units, the 182nd infantry regiment, has remained active. Yet another great yankee division photo for my collection. National guard, oldest military unit in nation, re.
I love your collection it is local to were i live so there are a lot of veterans from that division were i live. If you have a shoulder patch of the divisions listed below, please send me a copy of it or them to add to this web page. The project, which began in 2007, oversaw the digitization of more than 11,000 images, with 8,500. Operations of the 2nd battalion, 104th infantry, 26th infantry division, in the attack from grosbous to wiltz, luxembourg, 2229 december 1944 by lucian c croft 2. Facebook page dedicated to the service of the men who served with the 26th infantry division, in world war i as in world war ii. This 104th infantry training division patch measures 2. Infantry division for sale military collectibles for sale. The division would not see significant duty until world war ii. Facebook page dedicated to the service of the men who served with the 26th infantry division, in world war i. Us army 104th infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with.
The men are from the 104th infantry regiment of the 26th yankee division, and in this painted scene they become the first american military unit to have its colors flag decorated by a foreign government. On february 3, the division again went on the offensive and battled its way into cologne koln, germany on march 7. Some of you know have seen the other topics, but they are not really up to date. Battle of bulge fighting saw wmass soldiers of yankee. My father was in company c of the 104th infantry regiment from early november 1944 to 1 january 1945, and during this time he received a bronze star and cluster. Some of you may already know why i collect items from the 26th infantry division and some may not. The 104th infantry division was an infantry division of the united states army. The 26th infantry division was first constituted on 18 july 1917, three months after the american entry into world war i, as the 26th division. Ww2 officers tunic 1st lt artillery 26th104th inf yankee division 37l 1944. Today, it is known as the 104th training division leader training and based at fort lewis, washington, as a training unit of the united states army reserve activated in 1921, the division was created as an infantry unit with a focus on nighttime combat operations. The 26th infantry division, the yankee division, was so nicknamed to recognize the six new england states from whose national guard units the division was raised during world war i. The division insignia is a gray timberwolfs head on a balsam green disc. The 104th infantry division landed in france on 7 september 1944. The 26th infantry division landed in france at cherbourg and utah beach, 7 september 1944, but did not enter combat as a division until a month later, 7 october.
Shoulder sleeve insignia of the united states army 104th infantry division. Or, if you have a better image of a shoulder patch. Today, it is known as the 104th division leader training and based at fort lewis, washington, as a training unit of the united states army reserve. Us army 104th infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with a. It moved into defensive positions in the vicinity of wuestwezel, belgium, 23 october 1944, and went over to the, offensive on the 26th, taking zundert, gaining control of the bredaroosendaal road and overrunning vaart canal defenses. Jan 12, 2015 104th infantry in november of 2014, the state library of massachusetts completed the final stages of its world war i photograph digitization project. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Yd on an olive drab background was officially designated as the division insignia. The 104th infantry division patch is usually shipped with 15 business days. Wwi 104th infantry regiment, 26th yankee division portrait. It was at this time the official division insignia to be worn on the left sleeve was. Oct 11, 2011 yet another great yankee division photo for my collection.
French officers decorate the yankee divisions 104th regimental flag, april 1918. This narrative is dedicated to the memory of my father sgt. Great wwi 26th division, yankee division 104th infantry regiment. This patch is shown front and rear and the auction is for one patch only not two. It was formally activated on 22 august of that year in boston, massachusetts, and it was celebrated by boston writers and by composers in pieces such as the yankee division march and battery a march. Ww2 officer tunic 1st lt artillery 26th 104th inf yankee division 37l 1944 named ebay. The adopted suggestion was, call it the yankee division as all new. Patch color is bagby green per authorized specifications from tioh the institute of heraldry designed for the multicam. A large mural on the third floor features a group of wwi era soldiers standing with two flags. Us army 104th infantry division unit patch wwii reproduction by highq store.
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