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Fifth Army history.
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01-05-2010, 11:57 PM
The US Fifth Army was activated on this date, 5 Jan 1943.
Part One of Fifth Army History can be seen here: Fifth Army history. Part I, from activation to the fall of Naples.
This .pdf file, ANNEX NUMBER ONE Letters and Orders of Activation , conyains the activation letters & troop assignments:
01-06-2010, 01:43 PM
Is the "540th Engineer Shore Regiment" our 540th? If so, I've never heard it called that. 
01-10-2010, 10:49 AM
Yes, it is. They acted as SHORE REGIMENT, one of their several designations.
The 540th have gone under these various names:
540th Engineer Shore Regiment
540th Engineer Combat Regiment
540th Engineer Combat Group
Larry, thanks for posting this GREAT STUFF! I sure appreciate it.
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek 540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon There's "No Bridge Too Far"
01-11-2010, 10:12 AM
I've added both of these documents to the main site. Many thanks!
Marion J Chard
Proud Daughter of Walter (Monday) Poniedzialek 540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon There's "No Bridge Too Far" |
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