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9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP 9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP I) s BREMEN HANNOVER BERLIN r> m. PRAGUE ( & ^ Brussels' *""\ v-/ • \ ©COLOGNE % # frankfurt nancy\ —V VESOUL J^STRASBOURG X VIENNA ^ / *.BERCHTESGADEN 5§UDApEST a D 5 r • # /' BERN y\ . V. TACTICAL ROUTE Hi ADMINISTRATIVE 9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP 9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP HISTORY OF THE THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION IN WORLD WAR II 9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP HEADQUARTERS THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION OFFICE OF THE COMMANDING GENERAL APO No. 3 On this Memorial Day of 1945, the 3d Division remembers you for the contribution you have made to America and all it stands for in the loss of your loved one. These things are hard to understand, but in a war such as this one where the gain to be had was so great and the destruction of the evil force so necessary, great sacrifice was inevitable. We who are living know that the success of the Division, and our own very existence is due mainly to those who un- selfishly gave their lives in battle. This realization will be with us always. Now that the German Army is destroyed, you can well feel proud that through your great contribution, our nation may live as was intended: in freedom and goodness. As Division Commander of the 3d Division, I speak from the bottom of my heart for all of us when I say be of good cheer and be ever proud that his sacrifice makes it possible for our country to be great and free forever. •JOHN W. 0*DANIEL Major General, U. S. Army Commanding 9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP HISTOR Y OF THE THIRD INFANTRY DIVISION In World War II Edited by DONALD G. TAGGART WASHINGTON INFANTRY JOURNAL PRESS 9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP Copyright 1947 by Infantry Journal Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. NO PORTION OF THIS BOOK MAY BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT PERMISSION. FOR INFORMATION ADDRESS INFANTRY JOURNAL PRESS, 1115 17TH STREET NV, WASHINGTON 6, D. C. Ftrst edition PRINTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP TO OUR FALLEN COMRADES WHEREVER THEY MAY UE AND TO THE MEMORY OF THEIR VALIANT DEEDS 9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP This history was compiled by the 3d Infantry Division Office of the A. C. of S., G-2 Historical Section and Office of the A. C. of S., G-3 Information & Education Lt. Col. Grover Wilson, GSC A. C. of S., G-2 Major Hugh A. Scott, GSC Officer in Charge Major Frederick C. Spreyer Editors Lieutenant Donald G. Taggart j Lt. Col. Walter T. Kcrwin Custodian of History T/4 James E. Claunch Custodian of Records T/4 Merrill S. Harrison 1 CJ. . , . . . . „ , .at--" Editorial Assistants Pvt. Edward A. retting j Pfc. Emil Hunt \ Clerk T ists Pvt. William L. Cunningham jy" Master Sgt. George S. Carr] T/4 William D. Cooper Maps Staff Sgt. Orville Sheldon \ T/3 John D. Cole T/5 Howard B. Nickelson Pfc. Robert S. Seesock Photographers T/5 William J. Toomey T/4 William Heller j Preliminary sketches by T/4 Henry McAlear and Cpl. Richard Gaige Finished paintings by Corporal Gaige of the Recruiting Publicity Bureau, Governors Island, N. Y. 9 6 1 7 0 3e 015009d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 15 03:00 Gdigitized / 1-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP