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The 41st Infantry was relieved on 1 July 1940 from the 8th Division, and was ordered to active duty, less Reserve personnel, on 15 July 1940 as the 41st Infantry (Armored), at Fort Benning, Georgia. [1] The 41st Infantry Regiment constituted the organic infantry of the newly formed 2nd Armored Division.
2nd Armored "Hell on Wheels" Division Major General Edward H. Brooks Armor: 66th, 67th Armored Regiments, 82nd Armored Reconnaissance Battalion Artillery: 14th, 78th, 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalions Infantry: 41st Armored Infantry Regiment 3rd Armored "Spearhead" Division Major General Leroy H. Watson
A private of the 41st Armored Infantry Regiment wearing the two piece herringbone twill (HBT) camouflage in Normandy. July 1944. The United States used the pattern in limited use in the Korean War for Marines for helmets as helmet covers.
The 41st Infantry Division was an infantry division of the United States Army National Guard composed primarily of units from the Pacific Northwest.The division saw active service in World War I and World War II, receiving the nickname “Jungleers” during the latter.
In 1987, 4–41st Infantry returned to Fort Hood, Texas and was replaced by 3–66th Armor (Burt's Knights, named for Captain James M. Burt who was awarded the Medal of Honor as a company commander in the 66th Armored Regiment in the Battle of Aachen during World War II). Now an armor-heavy brigade, 2nd Armored Division (Forward) fielded 116 M ...
Shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI) are cloth emblems worn on the shoulders of US Army uniforms to identify the primary headquarters to which a soldier is assigned. The SSI of some army divisions have become known in popular culture.
The M-1943 uniform came into service in the later half of World War II. The uniform was designed as a layered system, meant to be worn over the wool shirt and trousers, and in conjunction with a wool sweater and liners in colder weather. The most recognizable part of the uniform is the standardized M-1943 field jacket.
Whittington joined the Army from Bastrop, Louisiana in August 1940, and by July 29, 1944 was serving as a Sergeant in the 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, 2nd Armored Division. On that day, near Grimesnil, France, he assumed command of his platoon and led it in a successful defense against a German armored attack. For his actions during the ...