A major formation of the massachusetts army national guard, it was based in boston, massachusetts for most of its history. The 102nd infantry division, under the command of major general frank a. All i have is this caption and have never read the actual page. T h e o z a r k s we, at world war ii stories in their own words, are beginning a new section which we will be devoting to the men who served in the 102d infantry division during world war ii this division was nicknamed the ozarks. The origin of the patch goes back to the earliest day of the divisions history.
Ww2 us army 102nd infantry division ssi shoulder patch insignia siegfried line. Our day wwii has a large collection of wwii memorabilia, not limited to the 102nd. Army405th infantry regiment, 102d infantry division. Cadre personnel for new divisions, designated those individuals who would form the cadre of the 102nd. Ozark division the division insignia combines a golden o, z, and an arc on a circular blue background to spell out the nickname of the division, ozark. In honor of all the brave heroes from the 102nd infantry division, nickname ozark. Each decal is made using solvent ink with uv inhibitors. The patch history the second infantry division indianhead patch is one of the most recognized unit emblems in the u. In 1921, the division became part of the organized reserve and was allocated to the states of arkansas and missouri, the ozark region, and therefore adopted the design. Cts 102nd infantry regiment in wwi middletown, ct wednesday september 26. Seventh army of the 6th army group during world war ii. If you need assistance ordering or would like to order by telephone please call us toll free at 18008645062 and one of our customer service representatives will assist you. Ww2 us army 6th infantry division ssi shoulder insignia patch good orig.
Army unit patch 102nd infantry division ocp ocp unit. Army because of its distinctive design and 80 years of proud service by its warriors. Sep 23, 2018 cts 102nd infantry regiment in wwi middletown, ct wednesday september 26. The division insignia combines a golden o, z, and an arc on a circular blue background to spell out the nickname of the division, ozark. Us army infantry division patches, military gifts and. Aaf patch us army 6th air force,original,shoulder,insignia. Army 102nd infantry division ozark the 102d infantry division. Disbanded 1965, the 102nd infantry division was reactivated in 2009 as the 102nd training division. Almost 100 years after its inception, the 2nd divisions distinctive star and indian head insignia is perhaps the most sought after of all of the shoulder patches. The 102d infantry division arrived at cherbourg, france, 23 september 1944, and, after a short period of training near valognes, moved to the germannetherlands border. Patrick montes, commander of alpha company, 1 102nd infantry regiment during a battalion formation at stones ranch military reservation in east lyme, oct. The table lists the infantry regiments and field artillery battalions and the engineer combat battalion associated with each. Infantry division for sale war collectibles for sale. The divisions three infantry regiments were inactivated and their elements reorganized into five infantry battle groups.
Shop top fashion brands men at free delivery and returns possible on eligible purchases. Within the o is the letter z, from which is suspended an arc, both the letter and the arc being in gold. The division shoulder patch is worn by the united states army reserve 103rd sustainment command expeditionary. Dedicated to the officers and men of the division, the unit history with the 102d infantry division through germany was published by the divisions public relations office in july 1945. Items for sale area wwii 102nd infantry division patch. Along with the 102nd division will be the 94th division at fort lee, va and the 100th division at fort knox, ky, with these three divisions comprising the 80th training command. Especially to the men who earned a silver star medal for their courageous actions and the ones who lost their lives. Nicknamed ozark, this division was active during ww2. Unit patch to be worn on the army ocp multicam uniform. The 102nd infantry division arrived at cherbourg, france, 23 september 1944, and, after a short period of training near valognes, moved to the germannetherlands border. Andrew bartlett, 1 102nd infantry battalion unit public affairs representative a closeup of the 10th mountain division patch, now worn by the men and women of the connecticut army national guards 1. Army division caps strives to offer the most complete collection of authentic u. Army unit patch 102nd infantry division ocp ocp unit patches. Army, army national guard, army reserve units, and sold in the army post exchanges.
Patch was used in 1986 for the military police unit. The patch thus represents the word ozark, original plans having been intended for personnel to be drawn from the ozark mountain area of the united states. We all recognize our ozark patch but we do not all remember the significance of the design. Company, 1102nd infantry regiment during a battalion formation at stones ranch military reservation in east lyme, oct. This patch would be a great gift idea and a wonderful addition to your patch collection. Headquarters and headquarters company, 102nd infantry division. Us army 102nd infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with oz worn by a soldier object shoulder sleeve badge, 102nd infantry division, known as the ozarks division, worn by 19 year old david c. Attack on linnich, flossdorf, rurdorf 29 nov 4 dec 1944.
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Porter while a soldier in the us army in germany from february 1945 to july 1946. Us army 102nd infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with oz. The grape leaf represents the four states whose national guard troops in 1925 made up the division. Russia wwii romania military pow tv infantry division shoulder badge patch rrr. On 1 june 1959, the division was reorganized as a pentomic division. Information was generously provided to world war ii stories in their own words by the sources listed below and at the end of each. Us army 102nd infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with. The 27th infantry division was a unit of the army national guard in world war i and world war ii. Patrick montes, commander of alpha company, 1102nd infantry regiment during a battalion formation at stones.
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Company, 1 102nd infantry regiment during a battalion formation at stones ranch military reservation in east lyme, oct. Patch color is bagby green per authorized specifications from tioh the institute of heraldry designed for the multicam uniform. The 19111917 era lists divisions raised during the armys first attempts at modernizing the division, prior to the authorization of permanent. Andrew bartlett, 1102nd infantry battalion unit public affairs representative a closeup of the 10th mountain division patch, now worn by the men and women of the connecticut army national guards 1. Merchandise second indianhead division association. These eras represent the major evolutions of army division structure there have been several minor changes during these times. The 102nd infantry division was activated 15 september 1942 at camp maxey, texas. Fortythird infantry division 43rd divisionnickname.
Cts 102nd infantry regiment in wwi middletown, ct patch. Page 1 of 9 star and indian head insignia of the 2nd infantry division, aef posted in army and usaaf. Today, the division s heritage is carried on by the 26th maneuver enhancement brigade formed on 18 july 1917 and activated 22 august 1917 at camp edwards, ma, consisting of units from the new. The 102d infantry division ozark was a unit of the united states army in world war ii. United states army 102nd infantry division ozark city of grove. David and others of the 102nd were selected to serve as. Object shoulder sleeve badge, 102nd infantry division, known as the ozarks division, worn by 19 year old david c. Keating, arrived on the western front in the european theater of operations eto at cherbourg, france, 23 september 1944, and, after a short period of training near valognes, moved to the germannetherlands border. This was the intention of the 94th infantry division historical society transferring their flag to the 94th training division in an event held here at the gerow center on nov. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Sep, 2015 102nd infantry division ozark division u. All merchandise, design, color and price, subject to change without notice.
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Us army 102nd infantry division arched ozarks patch worn by. On 26 october, elements attached to other divisions entered combat and on 3 november the division assumed responsibility for the sector. The 43d infantry division patch is a black grape leaf imposed on a red quatrefoil background. Within the o is the letter z, from which is suspended. Beside the infantry division, motorized and airborne divisions were formed as well as a light truck division, a light jungle division, and a mountain division. Us army 102nd infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with oz worn by a soldier. Wwii us army 102nd infantry division theater made bullion. On 26 october, elements attached to other divisions entered combat and on 3 november the division assumed responsibility for the sector from the wurm river to waurichen.
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