Because my Mom didn't want to go back to the States, we lost our PX privleges and had to live "on the economy". McAllister (jeep driver). in Germany from 1945 to 1989. Since your dad was assigned in late '43, he probably ended up on Bouganville and then the Philippines. This left some units in the theater with excess personnel, which they were directed to transfer to other units, including the 265th. Artillery, Regimentat Combat Team. Wondering who had done this, I was surprised to find a 12 year old Polish boy had done it. had an Alfa Romeo and I remember the Getoggio brothers, enlisted (twins). In a tactical situation the guns are placed in positions of concealment with batteries separated by about 8,000 to 12,000 meters. I have quite a bit of information about the Battalion and its history, both during and prior to the period of time I was assigned there. I impacted some girl's forehead with my front teeth. I think I have their lineage and honors somewhere on backups. We have since been sent some letters from his family that he wrote home but is does not talk about any action or locations due to security and censorship. Within those battalions were some of the most highly skilled personnel that the U.S. Army had throughout the war. My father just passed away last week and I've been trying to find out about the actual unit he served in. And I didn't really think about how the army wouldn't stop practicing, because my father's section, at least, thought they were going on to Japan. I'm honored to have helped honor your uncle. Running a spool of black telephone cord from HQ to an observation post could put one under fire from mortars, machine guns, snipers, shelling, both friendly and German, as well as enemy patrols. Lou was assigned to the 264th Field Artillery Battalion and received his basic training at Camp Swift, TX, and became a Gunner on an 8' Howitzer. These components, consisting of the warhead, the rocket motor, and the fins, all of which are rapidly assembled near the firing site. Thank you. Later in the war, field commissions for qualified noncoms became commonplace. Hope you can help. Roy Harmon Obituary - Winter Haven, FL Artillery Battalions in World War II - Owlcation I will start checking into the unit ASAP. Looking through the sight once again to determine that he was still lined up with the aiming stakes, his last task would be to level the bubble and shout Ready! This told the Section Chief that the gun was ready to fire; he then held up his right arm as a signal to the gun crew. We were over here!" The missile's velocity is measured by the doppler radio and assisted by the computer, shuts off the rocket engine when the missile reaches the appropriate speed consistent with the desired range. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on January 07, 2018: Hi Ms. Hamiliton, can I ask what unit you are researching? Any assistance will be appreciated. The letter, dated 3 May 1954, shows the Adjutant General, 264th Field Artillery Battalion, requested a copy of the FSM's DD Form 214. Thank You for the links to the Artillery Battalions in the European Theater. If I hear back from him, will let you know. I already have the 1946 yearbook of the 15th FAB and also the 2nd Infantry Division book that was published. Can I get your dad's full name and rank? Reported to the 265th FA Bn on 16 Jan 56 The 8" howitzer battery may receive a fire mission while on the march or while in a prepared position. It's getting harder and harder to get detailed histories because the NA does not catalog AA reports below Regimental (for infantry) and below FA Group for WWII. Research a World War I Veteran (WWI WW1) - Golden Arrow Research Usually, two men were sent out. Robert Allen Gribben Sr. (1923-2012) - Find a Grave Memorial I have his IKE Jacket and photos when he married my mother in Lyon France on 9 Oct 1945 before his re-deployment back to the US 0n 19 Nov 45 from Le Havre France aboard the Monticello AP-61 arriving NY 27 Nov 45. This is the only cannon in the United States Army capable of full circle traverse without displacement. He landed on D-Day +2 and the book covers a few engagements and on the back cover is the list of those killed which list my grandad. FA Bn (280mm Gun), 59th The division was formed and had its initial three months of training at Camp Blanding in northeastern Florida. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on April 16, 2020: Hi Mr. Bowles, try this websitehttp://www.89infdivww2.org/index.htm. I remember Rivers Barracks. It is possible he was assigned after the massacre from another unit. Sometimes brings in units' other families looking for info too. Each battery had about 100 men, which broke down into five officers and 95 enlisted of various ranks. The 808th was part of the 9th Army, XIII Corps. We are still trying to get hold of the full copy so if anyone out there who can help then please get in touch. Field Artillery in the European Theater Their job was to lay, repair, and pick up telephone line. Another key feature of American artillery during the war was the role of non-divisional artillery battalions of all calibers. But there is stuff out there and I will put together a page w/links. We were protected by a battery of antiaircraft guns and a company of light infantry. Type in 83rd Infantry Division. This great weight makes detailed route, and especially bridge, reconnaissance extremely important. Church steeple) and line up the angle on that. Frank's Facebook Page. The Rings lived in our apartment building (behind a motor pool which was at the Army shopping complex (PX, Snack Bar, Magazine store, Library, Movie Theatre, etc) which was located some distance from Rivers Barracks. 264th Division (Einheiten) Support Units . A few minutes before the arrival of the gun, the line of fire and center of the turntable are marked with white tape to guide the chief of section and driver, in employing the piece. I just read that recently, don't remember where, but couldn't find it at google. The surviving descendant of the 20th FA is 2nd BN 20th FA which is now MLRS. Thank you so much for sharing this information. Hi Mr. Oakley, I'm assuming this is WWII? Let me know if you have trouble, and I can just list them here. Love the cigarettes around all that powder. 1125th Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 8.54 KB: 999th Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 9.14 KB: 991st Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 9.28 KB: 987th Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 8.53 KB: 978th Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 9.02 KB: 977th Field Artillery Battalion.pdf 8.88 KB Many of the specialists were also grouped into sections and personnel from both the communications section and survey teams often were part of forward observation teams. He did not talk much about his experience except one instance when he was in Italy as a Forward Observer being shelled so badly one night that his buddy's hair turned white by the next morning. US Army Units in the Korean War Another radar, the missile-tracking radar, locks on the missile prior to firing and tracks that missile throughout the entire flight. I have been trying to find information about my father during WW2 and hoping you can answer a question I have regarding field artillery replacement troops. The Missile Assembly and Test Building provides facilities for the uncrating, assembling, and testing of the missiles in the battery. It consists of a firing battery headquarters, four howitzer sections and an ammunition section. One or more of the battalions of a group might be attached for direct support to an individual division. Low level wind measurements are obtained from the wind measuring set, converted to firing data and applied to the launcher immediately prior to firing. This test culminated in the firing of the first atomic round at Frenchman's Flat firing range in Nevada, by the Officers and men (and one gun) of the 867th FA Bn. Thx for stopping by. Should have something for you in a few weeks. I remember going to Grafenwoehr for some sort of Family weekend and my Dad was wearing his .45 cal Colt M1911A1 and ear plugs. After completing the Officer Candidate Course he was appointed as second lieutenant in the 48th Reinforcement Battalion. Yes, I am familiar with, and a member of the facebook page, and have used Dave Curry's site. The third trailer, the Maintenance and Spare Parts Trailer contains the electronic equipment shop equipment and spare components. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on October 14, 2016: Ms. Southall, thanks so much for sharing your dad's story. A group was usually assigned from two to six battalions. USAREUR Units - 42nd Arty Gp - USArmyGermany.com The three 105mm battalions were assigned to one of the three infantry regiments to support, forming a combat team. OPERATIONAL CONCEPTS (He passed 10 years ago, having said little about his service!) My father's executive officer was Major Lightner (?). We generally woke up to Hill Billy Reveille" on AFN radio. We were moved to New York by train and loaded onto the USS Callan along with a lot of other troops. Estimates of the number of German forces left behind in these pockets ran from fifty to one hundred thousand. Any information, no matter how little helps, so I would very much appreciate it. At night, signals are given by the chief of section to the drivers and winch operator by the use of socially modified flash lights. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on September 14, 2016: Passion, you are correct. (part of the Green Series). The aiming circle was a small scope graduated with 6,400 mils as opposed to the usual 360 degrees (a mil is 1/6400 of a circle). If you would like to send a photo, that would be great. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on June 07, 2019: Hi Mr. Armstrong, can you email me directly? I am wondering if this could be him? Each battalion had three firing batteries (4 guns each), a Headquarters battery (the CO and his staff along with the fire direction personnel, communications center, etc. My father taught at Ft. Sill right after the war, and again at various times over the years for shorter stints (summer camp?) Can you email me using the email listed in my profile? This area is composed of the buildings and items of equipment necessary for assembling, testing, fueling, and firing a NIKE missile. My father was with the 662nd FA Battalion in Europe in WWII. World War II By the end of World War II, the U.S. Army had established several hundred temporary burial grounds around the world. Upon receiving the orders from the firing officer, such as Command Left 10 or Right 20, the key task for the gunner was to get the aiming stakes and the gun sight lined up on the vertical crosshair in the scope. I was associated with another descendant of the 20th, the 4th Bn in Lansing, MI. The Division has an excellent veterans association which is very helpful to families, see americal.org. Goodman was FDC section chief. Here is where I lose track of him and can find no records of what battalion he was assigned . Or you can go to FB, and message me. during WWII ], [ 19th Infantry Division - Did not exist The detail platoon has the communications and survey personnel necessary to support the battery's operations. I had always thought that he had 175mm SPHs there. Will keep you posted. He dropped it with one round from his M16. Lt. Col. Ricardo Jones is a native of Kansas City, Missouri. Keywords: Edwin L. McCrea proudly served in the 865 AA unit in the . Many of the men who were replacements in the final 6-8 months of the war were from ASTP units back in the States. Thanks for the quick response and that would be amazing if you could turn up something to add to our story. It is probably the only gun in existence which was designed specifically to fit the ammunition. He was with the 2nd FA Obn Bn which was part of the 18th FA BDE prior to WWII. I have seen them, but I hope to add them to my You Tube channel soon. I meant when you go to the Battle of the Bulge reunion, if you hear of anyone there interested. The crews on the 155mm had different challenges. General Lauer commanded the division until its deactivation in November 1945. Many of the other non-firing battery assignments came with a multitude of dangers, and nowhere was that more illustrated than for the men of the wire section of HQ Battery. If you have any other questions, please let me know. However, AARs for smaller units, such as Field Artillery Battalions, Combat Engineer Battalions, Armored units, or Military Police outfits, tend to provide more detail in connection with the individual service of their collective soldiers. Also from my research, I discovered the CIB was only awarded to Infantry men in combat but after the war in 1946, an exception was made for other soldiers who fought in direct combat did earn the CIB and thus awarded the Bronze Star. After seeing you very interesting page I noticed the photo of a destroyed truck and a battalion mess sergeant wrapped in a poncho on the ground in April 1945. The tell tale dust cloud makes it imperative that the section displace immediately, to avoid enemy counter fire. After completing basic training his unit went on. While I have found quite a bit of information about his unit, including a book published by the South Dakota Historical Commission, a book by Richard Cropp, and the daily reports for his battery. That happened to most of the 589th FAB survivors. I was introduced to my new Sgt. During my time there he received his Captains bars. From there, they would splice into the line with their own EE8A telephone, and crank it to ring back to their starting place. He saw his action on D+1 when they stormed Omaha. The gun fires a shell weighing 272 kilograms a distance of 27 kilometers. Upon command of the chief of section, the weapon is fired sending the 200 lb HE projectile on the way to the target. 46 Vaihingen, Germany 7th Army Band Airmail to Cherry Valley, Ill. Light stains. I'm also available on Google + or Twitter. All we had to go on was a name from my gran. Once we sat on the Fulda Gap near the East German border in concentric circles with half of the 7th Army. 1/,2/,3/265th Artillery Regiment . In theory, it was supposed to provide supplemental firepower for the infantry companies. CJ. AMERICA REMEMBERS: - The Greatest Generations Foundation - Facebook Field Artillery - 25th Infantry Division Association Thanks, CJK, my grandfather also passed before i could talk to him of his service. No. It was a 155mm howitzer battalion and did fight in the Bulge and in '45. Within an infantry division, there were four artillery battalions, three M2A1 105mm howitzer battalions and one 155mm battalion. So i just wanted some info even if vaguely describes the 282 during the war. If your frostbitten hands were not already cut up from separating the silk powder bags with a knife, you got soaked kneeling down in the puddles and mud that formed around the gun pit. There are lots of photos of guns and crews, but not one L-4 and pilot. The history of the 26st Field Artillery Regiment from the early days of the horse soldier to the modern, highly trained, mission ready, assault force of today. In Giessen places like the Florida Bar, the Pilshaus, the Pilsner Bar were the EM hangouts. As targets are acquired by the Acquisition Radar, they are transferred to the Target Tracking Radar which automatically tracks the target in range, direction and elevation, establishing its location. A split second later a gust of yellow orange flame bursts from the nozzle end of the rocket. O, Lt. Wegman, Our section S3, Lt. Aldrich and one of the gun officers, Lt. Hightower. Looks like B Battery only. Normally the battalion occupies a position area with a common perimeter, requiring an area of about 1000 by 1500 meters. My first assignment was in the radar group, which didnt last very long. Where possible, they could set the scope on a fixed target (e.g. With wind corrections applied the crewmen take up positions on the perifery of the firing site and wait the final countdown. Communications is by telephone as much as possible for the same reason. This usually creates fear and I was no exception. If not West Pointers, many were from military schools such as the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) or the Citadel. By the Korean War, they had added six guns to the standard battery. Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, France - Surnames N-R There is an active Div Association. Is there a list of the names in his Battery B? Thanks! There was a replacement system, but the exigencies of combat left all units in the combat arms (infantry, armor, engineer or artillery) short of men. Using this information, the computer continuously determines a predicted point of interception and issues those steering orders necessary to guide the missile continuously toward the predicted point of interception. Decades after he got back from Vietnam, he later told me he was moving 155mm howitzers around to different (mobile) firebases. The days were pretty much the same so we looked forward to being in the field. This information is transmitted electrically to the Computer for use in guiding the missile to its destination. My grandmother would provide info to the school on my fathers whereabouts. Within the first couple of weeks the outfit went to the field for training for a week. Our uncle, Richard V. Fritts, was a Technical Fourth Grade in the 993rd Field Artillery Battalion, in the Pacific Theater in 1944 and 1945. These documents are provided for by Dave Curry, historian of the 83rd Infantry Division Association. A 155mm battalion had approximately 550 enlisted men with 30 officers, with each battery having around 120 men. His detailed service records were lost in the St.Louis fire. The 406th was probably sent home first as the 196th did occupation duty for a couple of months. Fields of Honor; Heroes of the 2nd World War; D-Day Overlord association; Forum of memory 44; Nara - AAD; France Crash 39-45; Goldstarfamilyregistry.com ; Find A Grave; Wwii research and writing center; Thx. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on September 16, 2016: Absolutely, Nancy. Any information about this unit in the interim would be great! Then by preset programming it pitches toward the target and moves laterally into the radar beam. and velocity is again measured and compared to the standard trajectory. Hi, I got a notice of a new post and after reading it scrolled down for others I may have missed. ORGANIZATION(Feb 1957): (Source: Annual Historical Report 1957-58, HQ USAREUR) Support I have an artillery tribute page and try to put up a "Red Leg of the Week" feature a few times a year. Also, if you google the following, some interesting pages about the 200th will come up: http://ww2veteransmemories.com/bill-graham-200th-f Another person just contacted me through Facebook about the 200th, there is a homepage. The gunner lays the beam on the proper deflection in the same manner as a conventional artillery piece. With the cessation of hostilities in the Pacific a small part of 66th Division sailed for home in late October 1945. On October 1st, 1940, the three battalions of the 26th Field Artillery were re-designated as three separate battalions under the Commanding . Our first formation was 7:30 instead of 6. The battery is only 25% mobile and is classified as a semi-mobile battery. Turned out I used those bonds to pay for my first 2 years of college when I was discharged. He shipped over to the Pacific on 29 October 1943 and returned to the US in late 1945 after being with the occupation forces in Japan. AF Is there a way to know who survived the war in his Battery B? Click here to open 'USArmyGermany' This happened in March in Germany which can be and was quite cold. From the information provided by the acquisition radar, the target-tracking radar acquires the designated target and tracks it throughout the engagement. I will check the 20th Corps order of battle just to confirm. He told me numerous times that he served in a 155 mm Howitzer Battalion that used high speed tractors to pull the guns, Corps Artillery attached to the 3rd Army, and at times attached to the 20th Corps. This smaller version of the 105mm howitzer replaced the 75mm gun in Army airborne units and cannon companies. The pictures of the 8" Howitzer in the Phillippines, 1944 really brought back memories! Red and white aiming posts were laid to the rear of the sight, almost in a straight line. I am especially interested in his duties, but also how the battery functioned as a whole. This was important for the married troops who lived off base because it gave them an extra hour and a half in the AM. FA Bn (280mm Gun), 867th My father died in 1985 without talking much about his time in the service. I think he was in the 20th Service Battalion of the 200th Just half an hour ago I purchased a hard copy on ebay from someone in Old Forge Pennsylvania, just 4hr drive from where he lived in Slippery Rocks. They were just fascinating. I think both were part of the 79th Infantry Division. Hi Mr. Walters, do you mean Service Battery? CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on September 25, 2019: Hi Mike, I think I still have the info. NEW ! CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on May 17, 2020: I might have some contacts for you, when you have a minute, just email me. The ammo men would disassemble the shell, pack the bags based on the firing orders, and reattach the fuse. At appropriate zenith of its trajectory, the missile's location From what I have gathered he was with 5th Army as part of II Corps and or VI Corps Artillery through North Africa, Italy, then with VI Corps, VII Army through Southern France, and into Germany. My dad was a wire corporal with the 268th FA 8in gun. The turret rear doors are opened and the crew prepares the weapon for action. According to it's unit history - the 274th Field Artillery also fought in the Kassel, Regansburg then ended the war in Austria? Out-Processing Section :: Fort Bragg | Fort Bragg | Moving and PCS US Marine artillery crew on Guadalcanal operating a 75mm pack howizter. Arriving in England in February 1944, the 333rd and 969th battalions shipped over to Normandy in July and provided vital artillery support to American forces through months of hard fighting, including at the siege of Brest, France. The size of the battalion depended on its main weapon. I can't find hardly any information about the 2nd FA Obv Bn or the 894th Ord HAM Co and am hoping you may be able to help me with any information about either of these units? So now I'm on to more official information. I spent about month (Oct 53) at combat intelligence school at Oberammergau and when I got back to Baumholder (early Nov), the guns were in Germany. Junior commanders were expected to use their own initiative. The 264th has deployed overseas to France, Vietnam, Haiti, Nicaragua, Guatemala, Afghanistan, and Iraq . The position area should have good access roads and firm ground as well as good natural cover and concealment. Otherwise, your best bet would be After Action Reports and Unit Histories from the Field Artillery School at Fort Sill or Archives II. The 8-inch gun and 240mm howitzer battalions had a total of six guns per battalion. 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer, France. Finding the break in a line required both skill and a little bit of luck. Thank you for so quickly getting back to me. The battalion is capable of firing four rockets simultaneously. Change for me! It seems the bar girls and ladies of the night had gotten wind of the change over and were stuck with 1,000s of dollars of soon to be worthless script. Thankfully my sister is older and paid more attention! Guns continued to be improved while others were phased out. He would like to remain in contact with any members of the service he served with during this time. If any of you guys who served in the late fifties or sixties want to see what your contemporaries looked like check this book out. I read the above about the communication, wire and phones. The administrative area is composed of the facilities necessary for billeting, feeding, and recreation of the personnel of the battery. The rocket launcher is a highly mobile carrier, thus the emphasis is centered upon speed both in firing and in tactical movement to capitalize on targets of opportunity. Time and time again in postwar interviews, German soldiers mentioned the fear that American artillery engendered along the front lines. Also, there is a Facebook page for the Division. Besides the four firing battalions, an infantry divisions artillery complement contained a Division Headquarters component. This way, the additional fire support went where it was needed quickly. FA Btry (762-mm Rocket), 85th Jones graduated from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, and commissioned as a Quartermaster Officer in December 2002. Maybe a quick bio on your dad (West Point class, hometown, etc.). Upon arriving at a new hide position the crewmen transfer another rocket onto the launcher, and await the next fire mission. Since going to school and working to pay for it was a drag I figured that if I went in to the Army, Uncle Sam would pay for my college. he left for normandy july 2 1944 could he have been assigned after the masacre ? HubPages is a registered trademark of The Arena Platform, Inc. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. He was a heavy machine gunner in the 662nd Service Battalion. The group owner very kindly sent us a photo copy of the page where it describes in detail how my grandad and three others were driving two trucks from a supply depot in the rear back to their position with rubber tracks for the prime movers on April 18th 1945 (three weeks before the war ended!) I cannot find either a towed 155mm Howitzer or Long Tom 155mm battalion (non-divisional) designated as the 274th. He may have landed in Scotland. -- I also have a mimeographed copy of the Battalion's history during World War II, its reactivationon 7 Jul 52, its acquisition of the 280mm Guns, its deployment to Baumholder in Nov. 1953, and ending with the Battalion's participation in the field exercise "Battle Royal" with Belgian forces of the Northern Army Group. I remember his sons (Kurt - my brothers age) and Greg (my age) and their dachshund (Herman). WikiZero zgr Ansiklopedi - Wikipedia Okumann En Kolay Yolu . For my father, I am hoping that there Are papers there on him, and that they are not duplicate information, and Morning Reports, a good source of information. But overall, finding info on this unit post Bulge is very hard. There also was a 155 outfit at Rivers Barracks so there was plenty of competition between the troops. The two tracking radars feed target and missile. Usually, one or two of the men had a copy years later and sent to the Association. . The target is initially picked up by the acquisition radar. For an instant the Honest John appears to nudge forward hesitatingly on the launcher rail. 268th Field Artillery Battalion. Home 264th Infantry 66th Reconnaissance Troop (Mechanized) 266th Engineer Combat Battalion 366th Medical Battalion 66th Division Artillery 870th Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer). I am incredibly proud of my history and thanks for keeping this alive through your work, i appreciate everything you are doing thank you. The collection was originally in the custody of the World War II Records Division (now the Modern Military during WWII ], [ 21st Infantry Division Eight spin rockets, set ninety degress apart are contained in the forward end of the rocket motor. 12 midnight curfew and you had to wear Class As or a jacket and tie. It referred to Unionists in the State. There were also units called cannon companies that used the M3 105mm, a lightweight, short-barreled version of the gun. Please note: He was a Artillery Mechanic and recently celebrated his 99th birthday! If I can find the correct manual from 1940s, I will send tha tover as well. Will do my best and get back to you as soon as I can. This pamphlet was edited by 1Lt Robert A. Hentzen, who later became a reknowned sports reporter with a Topeka newspaper. It sounds like you've spoken to just about everybody, including the division association. The size, in itself, does not pose so great a problem because of the high degree of maneuverability. When a battalion is attached to a Corps, it is normally assigned a mission of general support of the Corps. Then went back to duty. Most every one in the unit had at least two years of college and we were treated a little nicer that we expected. My father, LTC Henry Ewell (Hank) Strickland, Jr. (deceased 12/20/2012) was commander of 6th Battalion, 9th Artillery (175 mm Self-Propelled howitzers) which was at Rivers Barracks in Giessen, Germany. Dr. Foy, Darryle LSSGB - Lead Ops/Logistics Exercise Planner - ITility My duty assignments with the 265th FA Bn (later 3rd Gun Bn, 81st Arty) were as follows: Have been researching my Dad's WWII service for past 2 years. The picture is small so I can't be sure. CJ Kelly (author) from the PNW on December 26, 2018: Hi Liaisonpilot, thanks for reading and commenting.

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