Manuscript based on website jpgs of the cactus division second battalion 409th regimental history by robert kim bingham.

409th infantry regiment. On 18 august 1966, the 409thasa detachment (known in vietnam as the 409th radio research detachment) was deployed with the regiment to vietnam. The distinctive unit insignia is a blue shield for infantry, the state of arizona flag, original area of the regiment, and bears a copper star. Regarding to veteran jack durrance who fought in “d” company, 1st battalion, 409th infantry regiment during the battle of selestat, on december 2, 1944, only fifteen men out of about one.

D company 409th infantry regiment. 103rd infantry division cactus division u.s. The green suhuara cactus, commonly.

The 409th rrd played a very. Publishing date based on date printed from website. The 509th infantry regiment is an airborne infantry regiment of the united states army.

The unit was initially activated as a single battalion, the 504th parachute infantry battalion, in october. 103d infantry division world war ii association. In 3d, stevens', brigade, smith's division, army of the potomac, from october.

The division was comprised of three infantry regiments (409th, 410th, and 411th) along with several supporting units (e.g., artillery, medical, etc.). Ordered into active military service 15 november 1942 and reorganized at camp claiborne,. Served at and near washington, d.

Back to the 409th infantry regiment. The 109th infantry regiment is a parent infantry regiment of the united states army, represented in the pennsylvania army national guard by the 1st battalion, 109th infantry, part of the 2nd. 509th infantry regiment since they were first used in world war ii, paratroopers have earned a reputation for their audacity, resourcefulness, cunning and lethality.