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d INFANTRY DIVISION WORLD WAR II 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:56 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP I IDDADiro 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:56 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP 'ao« _ . o' O C AMOA MAY 3.' BAN HAWAIIAN f*'e • ISLANDS Vffl /' S CROSSED EQUATOR' APRIL 30, 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:56 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:56 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:56 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP All rights in this book are reserved. This book or any part thereof may not be reproduced without written authorization from: THE THIRTY- SECOND INFANTRY DIVISION HISTORY COMMISSION, State of Wisconsin. For Sale by the Bureau of Purchases, State Capitol, Madison, Wisconsin. Price $3.50 (cloth) II 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:56 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP PREFACE This glorious History might never have been written had it not been for the financial contributions made by the officers and enlisted men of the 32d Infantry Division in World War II. In a letter from Headquarters, 32d Infantry Division, Office of the Commanding General, A. P.O. 32, Fukuoka, Japan, dated February 16, 1946, a request was made to the Infantry Journal, Washington, D. C., to write the history of its 654 days in action in the Pacific Theater of Operations against the Japanese Imperial Forces. A check of five thousand dollars was enclosed to cover necessary writing expenses. The manuscript was completed but additional funds became necessary for maps, photostats and action pictures of all types. Your historian was able to complete this work from financial contributions received from the 32d Division-Red Arrow Club of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The State of Wisconsin, in 1955, provided for an appropriation suffi- cient to publish the History of the 32d Infantry Division in World War II. Bill 347-S was introduced by Senator William A. Draheim, a lieutenant Colonel with the Division "Down Under" in World War II; Senator Wil- liam F. Trinke, who served with the 32d Division in France in World War I, and Senator J. Earl Leverich of the 31st District. It was through their efforts that its publishing was made possible. Edward T. Lauer, Historian, 32d Division Veteran Association. Ill 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:56 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP GOVERNOR WALTER J. KOHLER, STATE OF WISCONSIN THIRTY-SECOND INFANTRY DIVISION HISTORY COMMISSION State of Wisconsin JAMES P. BIGLEY, Chairman 128th Infantry Regiment, World War II Viraqua, Wisconsin Major General Jim Dan Hill Commanding General 32d Infantry Division Superior, Wisconsin Colonel Phillip T. Dratning Executive Secretary State Capitol Madison, Wisconsin Dr. Clifford L. Lord Director, State Historical Society Madison, Wisconsin Edward T. Lauer, Historian 32d Division Veteran Association 8035 Stickney Avenue Wauwatosa 13, Wisconsin Colonel f. X. Ritger Director Bureau of Purchases Madison, Wisconsin HISTORICAL DETAIL Major Joseph E. Ash 120th & 126th F A Battalions World War II Advertising Artist Bayside 17, Wisconsin Robert J. Doyle War Correspondent, with 32d Infantry Division Australia and New Guinea Madison, Wisconsin IV 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:56 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP THE BAR-RED-ARROW In November, 1918 when instructions were received that each division in the A. E. F. should choose a distinguishing mark, it was thought that the Red Circle no longer typified the character of the 32d DIVISION. It had shown by the part taken in the actions in the Chateau-Thierry Sector, on the Juvigny—Soisson Front, as well as in its fighting in the Argonne Forest and on the Meuse that the soldiers of the 32d DIVISION did not run in circles, but shot through all obstacles. The troops of the 32d Division on many occasions formed a flying wedge launched against the German lines, and this fact led to the selection of the arrow as its symbol. The Commanding General of the Division, Major General William G. Haan, when asked why he had chosen the Barred- Arrow as the distinguishing mark of the Division, said, "I chose the Barred- Arrow as the Division symbol because we pierced every line the Boche put before us." 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:57 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP 2 7 1 7 7 3e 015015d-googl 9p 3# p.e md_us 7/ss 2e 0c et/2g/ac dl.handle.nathitrust.or hh p://ww. MT / htthttp://w 02 05:57 Gdigitized / 2-e- 5-0ogl 1o 0G on 2ain, d m eo neratblic D eu GP