Each of the links below open in a new window, A HISTORY OF THE 90th DIVISION IN WORLD WAR II, by Lt. Joe Abrams, 1946, 90th Division Association The Division Commander received warning orders that the 90th Infantry Division would attack across the Merderet River through the lines of the 8nd Airborne Division with a view to cutting off the Peninsula. 13 june (D+7) : 2nd Bn moved to forward assembly positions on the right rear of 1st Bn. The Division was ordered to seize and hold a line running from the railroad station (288024) to Terre de Beauval (2901). The situation was sufficiently critical in the area of the 3rd Bn 359th Inf that the 2nd Bn 358th Inf was directed to move to occupy the high ground from which the 3rd Bn, 359th Inf had jumped off in the morning, filling the gap between the 2nd and 3rd Bns of 359th Inf. 27 june (D+21) The 357th advanced in its zones of action and encountered enemy resistance in the vicinity of the town of Amfreville. The Division plans for the resumption of the attack called for simultaneous jump off of all 3 regiments at 0645. At 0400, Division issued instructions that all units would mop up rear areas, consolidate and improve positions and continue to pressure by patrols and fire, but that a resumption of the general attack would be delayed. Its advance was stopped by heavy resistance on the outskirts of town. Landed on Utah Beach, still missing in action. Completion of the readjustment, slowed by the harassing fire of the enemy S of the stream, consumed a considerable portion of the morning and the 2nd Bn 357th Inf did not cross its LD until 1030. Evacuated after wounded, but killed by straffing enemy plane. Because of the tardiness in reaching the LD and more especially because of the heavy barrages sustained at the jump off time, the assault as conceived was never launched. Mr. Winebrenner was a soldier in the 90th Division, 358 Regiment. 359th Inf: It remained in a position of readiness immediately rearward of the 1st Bn. [2] On April 1, 1959, the regiment was reorganized as a parent regiment under the Combat Arms Regimental System to consist of 1st Battle Group, a subordinate unit of the 90th Infantry Division. Lone Sentry: Tough Ombres! It soon developed into a close quarters grenade and bayonet melee which continued with unabated fury until mid-afternoon when the German resistance was broken and the Bn was able to push to its objective E of the 1st Bn. [2], During World War II, the 359th Infantry served in Europe as part of the 90th Infantry Division. The headquarters was organized on 8 August 1921. From A Spearhead Regiment (the book's introduction): "When the blood, sweat, and dirt of war become memories, who will remember the " little things" that GI Joe did, to make war just "a memory"? 357th Inf followed suit and spent the remaining hours of daylight in preparation for a dawn attack. Only 5% of the Divisions transport vehicles were available because MT ship unloading was far behind schedule. At midmorning 3rd Bn patrols reported the town of SEVES clear of enemy. Colonel Christian H. Clarke, Jr [view folder] On this day the VIII Corps met uniformly strong and determined resistance along its entire front and by dark had registered only negligible gains. 22 July 1944 The PRARIES extend S to GORGES, but immediately W of SW of BEAU COUDRAY bocage country resumes. Group A completed embarkation at Dartmouth. At 1500, on Div order 1st Bn moved to ST JORES to fill the gap between the 2nd Bn, 359th Inf and 1st Bn, 358th Inf. (a) 359th Inf on the right, extended from its contact point with the 82nd A/B Div just short of PRETOT, SE to vicinity Port AUNY. The road from ST JORES S to BEAU COUDRAY bisects a narrow corridor of normal hedgerow country flanked on the E by the (PRARIES MARECAGEUESES DE GORGES) and on the W by flat grassy meadow devoid of all cover. The Kampfgruppe of the 25th Panzer Grenadier Division had been reinforced by a battalion from the 74th Regiment after the reverse suffered at the hands of the 359th Infantry in the fight west of Kerling; now the First Army commander was given permission to use it in another riposte, this time at the southern flank of the 90th Division. 3rd Bn 358th Inf, when its front had been covered by their advance, was released from 359th Inf control and rejoined its Regt. The entire VIII Corps had surged forward and the proportions of the breakthrough were now plain to all. 358th Inf: During the preceding night the enemy returned in force to the N bank of the stream and from hastily prepared positions stoutly resisted the advance of the battalion. The 1st BN 358th Inf which had been operating under Regtl control since passed through by the 3rd Bn 357th Inf was protecting the right flank of the Regiment. (b) 358th Inf, on the left, to force the corridor between the FORET and PRARIE, block to the E, S of the PRARIE, and finally assist the 359th Inf on order. At 25 1100, under cover of a tremendous bombardment, VII Corps initiated its assault from W of ST LO. (c) 357th Inf, in Div reserve, prepared to pass through the 358th Inf to seize the Div objective. 18 june (D+12) All efforts to force the stream line were repulsed, and the battalion secured for the night on the positions it had won by mid-afternoon. from assignment to the 90th Infantry Division, 359th Infantry withdrawn 17 October 1999 from the Combat Arms Final reconnaissance, briefing and supply checks were given the top consideration during the day. The lateral movement of the 1st Bn 358th Inf was not completed during the night, and consequently at daybreak elements of the 2 Bns were intermingled. 3rd Bn continued the attack to the W at 0900. Group A moved to or remained at anchorage in Dartmouth-Salcombe Bay and the English Channel. Private Bernie Sevel, a scout for C Company, 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Divisionthe Tough Ombresshot round after round as the plane closed the range. Throughout the day positions were readjusted and improved without molestation from the enemy on the far side of the SEVES R. 358th Inf: Museum. All men were saved, but the bulk of the equipment other than individual was lost. Returned to U.S. and inactivated: June 1919. Pursuit continued to the Czech border, 18 April 1945, and into the Sudetes mountain range. 24 june (D+18) 6th Armored Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division 540. [4] The oak tree signifies the Forest of Argonne and the regiment's participation in the MeuseArgonne offensive. Whether the Boche were forewarned of the impending attack or whether the inactivity on the remainder of the Corps front permitted him to concentrate all available artillery on the attack area has never been accurately determined; the bitter fact remains that the heavy artillery fire which began at H-Hour and continued throughout the day from the outset disrupted and disorganized the assault echelons and foredoomed the failure the well planned and well coordinated attack. The action of this battalion, although its gains measured in yards were negligible, unhinged the right flank of the enemys defensive position, forcing him into a general withdrawal. 20 june (D+14) While the remainder of the regiment held its now stabilized position N of BEAU COUDRAY, 2nd Bn moved to an assembly area just NE of the NOSE. Constituted 5 August 1917 in the National Army as the 359th Infantry and assigned to the 90th Division. At 2000, German paratroopers and tanks struck the E flank of 1st Bn in two company strength under the cover of an intense artillery preparation. 1st Bn 358th Inf had sustained an attack shortly after midnight which drove it off the high ground on the NE corner of the FORET DE MONT CASTRE. Closing for the night in an assembly area SE of LA BAGOTTERIE. At the end of the days fighting the Division had advance its lines approximately 2000 yards. 3rd Bn, which completed the relief of the 2nd time at 0600, advanced due S at 0900. Units of the Regiment received a severe shelling during the move to that sector. The 357th Infantry continued its attack on Gourbesville, while the 359th Infantry was ordered to assume the attack on Orglandes to the Northwest. Shortly before midnight the 15th German Parachute Regt which had replaced the original defending troops, launched a violet counter-attack against the 3 Cos (I, L & C) S of BEAU COUDRAY. Thus on the eve of August the 90th Div was spiritually and physically ready for the stellar role it was about to be given. The plan in brief was as follows: (a) 359th Inf, on the right, to seize and consolidate the FORET DE MONT CASTRE, a rugged and heavily wooded hill mass which dominated the entire Corps zone. (d) Div CP was located at BEUZEVILLE LA BASTILLE. 29-31 July 1944. The three battalions on the Hill maintained their positions against German reconnaissances in force which increased in frequency toward evening. The 357th Infantry occupied its defensive sector. [4] The DUI also incorporates the regiment's motto, "Carry On". After defensive action along the river Douve, the division attacked to clear the Foret de Mont-Castre (Hill 122), clearing it by 11 July, in spite of fierce resistance. The experience of the last two days indicated now that the enemy was aware of our intentions ,any further attempts to assault the ISLAND frontally when the Corps moved forward held scant chance of success. This Division came under control of the VII Corps. 3rd Bn, initiating its advance when the 1st Bn came abreast, was met by heavy opposition in the thick woods on the summit of the FORET. A coordinated attack preceded by the support of all available artillery was launched upon the town at 1900. The entire Corps front on this day advanced a comparable distance. EN RU CN DE ES. Particular stress was placed on Infantry-Tank training, familiarization firing with all weapons and the indoctrination of infantry officers in field artillery forward observer methods. Insofar as photography is concerned, some photos could be better, but that doesn't really matter. (1) Except in the narrow zone of the attack, the entire Army front was inactive and the Boche was able to give undivided attention to this sole threat to the integrity of his front. 1st Bn, deep in reorganization remained vicinity GONFREVILLE as Regtl Reserve. 315th Train Headquarters and Military Police, 357th, 358th, 359th, and 360th Ambulance Companies and Field Hospitals. At 1300, C and B Cos ignoring flanking machine gun fire jumped to the ISLAND and overcoming the immediate resistance advanced S about 1 Km. By 2000 2nd Bn, fighting heroically to maintain its position, had repulsed three additional tank and infantry attacks. Meanwhile B Company which had been brought down the battalion route as a reinforcement, reached the battalion area and was placed on the right of L Company to complete the all around defense. It required half a day to eliminate these surprise positions. 359th Inf: All battalions held in place until 1600 at which time the 121st Inf on the left of the 8th Inf Div passed through their lines and continued the attack. [4] A week later, word came that the war in Europe ended on 8 May 1945. 2nd Bn was released to Regimental control at 1550 and was moved to a forward assembly area in the vicinity of LES BELLES CROIX. Contact could not be established with the 1st Bn on the left. Deprived of their tank support and heavily engaged by small arms, flat trajectory mortar and artillery fire from three sides, their position had become untenable and the company was withdrawn at duck to form the frontal side of the battalion perimeter. Relief and movement were made without enemy interference. 23 june (D+17) Perhaps someone will see these and recognize their dad or grandfather in them. Machine translation, like DeepL or Google Translate, is a useful starting point for translations, but translators must revise errors as necessary and confirm that the translation is accurate, rather than simply copy-pasting machine-translated text into the English Wikipedia. Organized in September 1917 at Camp Travis, Texas. Soon they would be storming Utah beach. Its primary method of transportation was gliders. All units of the Division maintained their respective positions. The remainder of the regiment remained at BEAU COUDRAY training replacements and continuing reorganization. 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. From: U.S. Share. 4 July 1944 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division 37; 298; 315; 382; 664 . The remainder of the Division, less residual elements, went aboard transports as follows: One-half Division Headquarters and CT 8 (less 3rd BN) on the Excelsior at Newport. Elsewhere, the units adjusted their lines and made preparations for a continuation of the attack on the morrow. 1st july 1944 The battle of the ISLAND had been a costly failure, shattering as it had 2 battalions of infantry. Moving for the most part dismounted, it reached PERIERS at 1530, passed through the town and continued S in the direction of ST SAUVEUR LENDELIN. The 90th Infantry Division landed in England, 5 April 1944, and trained from 10 April to 4 June. Ordered into active military service: 25 March 1942 at Camp Barkley, Texas. It reached the crossroads without difficulty but was ambushed by flanking MG and Tank fire as it moved to the ground beyond. Fortunately, D-Day was postponed for a minimum of 24 hours by unfavorable weather. The assault companies, abhorrent as the phrase may be, were pinned to the ground and notwithstanding the heroic actions of their leaders, remained immobile throughout the foremoon. The division was destroyed near Vitebsk during the Soviet Vitebsk-Orsha Offensive of Operation Bagration in the summer of 1944. The Division continued its efforts to seize its assigned defensive line throughout the day, and by the latter part of the afternoon, units of the Division occupied the desired defensive position, thus affording the necessary protection for the VII Corps from Terre de Beauval to the railroad station at 288024. So while the rest of the Div didn't arrive until a few days later, there was one regiment that participated in D-Day. A new CP was chosen at 2200. Through inexplicable circumstances elements of the 4th Armd Div launched a limited objective attack to seize Nay, a locality which had been held by our troops for a period of 5 days. My Account | Menu. Notable. The 358th and 359th Infantries continued to defend their sectors. One (1) platoon assisted the 357th Infantry in mop up of its area. The 1st Battalion, 359th infantry was kept in readiness for Division Reserve. The mission for the Division remained unchanged. 183. D-Day and Battle of Normandy media library: archives photos and videos, Souvenir shop featuring t-shirts, caps, mugs, models or posters inspired by D-Day and the Battle of Normandy, D-Day Overlord - Marc Laurenceau 2003-2023. Both Bns were low on ammunition, without AT protection and were under heavy enemy fire. 27 July 1944 Thoughtfully written and gratefully shared. It drove across the Our River, near Oberhausen, 29 January, to establish and expand a bridgehead. For the remainder of the day emphasis was placed on the regrouping and position improvement of the remaining effective companies of the combined force (A, B, C, and K). Heavy enemy fire, both artillery and flat trajectory, continued to rain upon the only vehicular approach route and thwarted all efforts of engineers to construct a ford for the passage of tanks. K Company broke out of the woods and reached a position overlooking the road to LASTELLE, the battalion objective. Since addition to the enemy position immediately to its front, its left flank had been exposed by the divergent maneuver of the 1st Bn 359th Inf. By mid-afternoon the Bn had completely cleared the regimental zone to the N and to the E of Boche stragglers and had assembled in the vicinity of LA CELLERIE awaiting regimental orders. Nor will those men of the 2nd Battalion who were on the transport, "Susan B. Anthony", when it struck a mine and sank on June 7th ever forget. U.S. Military Units That Served in WWII. > The 358th Inf, extending to the left (E), 90th Rcn Tr extending to the S would relieve the 357th Inf and initially contain the ISLAND. Verbal orders were given to continue the attack the following day. Consider adding a topic to this template: there are already 2,745 articles in the main category, and specifying|topic . E Co, in 1st Bn reserve, supported by tanks, attacked SE at 0900 to seize BEAU COUDRAY and re-establish contact iwth leading companies of the 3rd Bn. 90th Infantry Division), Organized in November 1921 with Headquarters at Dallas, Texas, Ordered into active military service 25 March 1942 and reorganized The Boche had thus driven a salient square into the middle of the Division zone and was in a favorable position to exploit against the right flank of the 357th Inf or to split the Division in two. Plans were made to by-pass the swamp and the towns of Le Calais and Reuville in the process of advance. ft. Thereafter to continue the attack southward on order. 359th Inf: 329th Inf with its left Bn on the assault was to attack simultaneously to seize a parallel objective. From LASTELLE it moved S and secured LA BAGOTTEERIE thence SE abreast of 1st Bn 359th Inf. Sample Page; ; The Boche gave no respite sided by his excellent observations which pinpointed our disposition as of dusk, he continued a hell of artillery, mortar and harassing machine gun fire which increased the problems of re supply and readjustment of local supports and reserves. The 90th Infantry Division landed in England, 5 April 1944, and trained from 10 April to 4 June. 1st Bn throughout the day maintained its positions protecting the left of the regiment. However because the 8th Infantry Division had been held a considerable distance to our right rear, the attack with the 359th Inf was postponed until that division should come abreast. Unit: 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division: Rank: Staff Sergeant U.S. Army: Entered Service From: South Dakota : Date of Death: . Jun 10, 2022 - My Grandaddy's division in WWII, 358th, Easy Co. At 1400 an advance was initiated with 2 company groups to secure the E W road through BEAU COUDRAY. The 358th Infantry continued its attack upon Point lAbbe with the plan of eventually pushing on to occupy the high ground beyond the town. The 2nd Bn of the 359th Infantry occupied a defensive sector to the left of that of the 358th Infantry. Lorraine 1918, World War II: Normandy (with 10 june (D+4) : 358th Inf: 1 Plat was eventually diverted E of PERIERS and contacted 3rd Bn 357th Inf. By noon it was on the E edge of LITHAIRE and had taken a total of 50 prisoners. (5) The inability to cross supporting weapons to effectively engage enemy tanks had a definite psychological reaction on the infantrymen up front. Plans called for two regiments to attack abreast, take an intermediate objective and then push on to the final goal. 2nd Bn 358th Inf in the center of the Regtl line was attacked at 0330 by an estimated German battalion. During the afternoon and night, arrangements for the passage of elements of the 8th Div through the 359th Inf zone were completed. 3rd Bn 358th Inf passed to 359th Inf control at 1345. 359th Inf: 3rd Bn, at mid afternoon, had removed to position immediately behind 2nd Bn to counter any possible German thrust across the River. By 2250 it had cleared the resistance between these battalions and established contact laterally. A second line of resistance was encountered a few hundred yards S of the stream but the bridgehead established was sufficient to permit the crossing by infiltration of F Company, which swung into action to the left rear of E Company. 2nd Bn had moved 1 company forward under cover of darkness to outpost its LD generally along the line vacated by the 1st Bn 358th Inf in its slideslip to the right. The 358th took over the mission of the 357th. 1st Bn, 358th Inf, heavily opposed to its front and harassed by accurate fire from the nose of the FORET, fought its way S across the RR and captured LES BELLES CROIX. By 1145 the I and R Plat was operating to the front and left of the Bn. 90th Infantry Division (Utah Beach) Commanding General: Brigadier General Jay Mac Kelvie [view folder] 357th Infantry Regiment: Colonel Philip D. Ginder [view folder] 358th Infantry Regiment: Colonel James V. Thompson [view folder] 2nd Battalion: Lt. 1st june (D-5) : At 1950 leading elements of the battalion forced the stream and entered GORGES. 90th Rcn Tr: The official history of the 90th Division in WW1 is available for online reading. 359th Inf: Normandy American Cemetery American Cemetery 14710 Colleville-sur-Mer France 359th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. 9th Infantry Division in World War II. It was active in Europe as part of the 90th Infantry Division during World War I and World War II, and components of the regiment were later part of the United States Army Reserve. The presence of this unit meant only one thing counterattack to restore position. During the night of the 25th and the morning of the 26th, an enemy patrol struck in force in the area of the OPLR of the 357th and made slight penetration. While the 60th Infantry Regiment made good progress north-westward, the 359th Infantry of the 90th Division, turning north-northwest toward Orglandes, was opposed stubbornly, field by field. Tanks operating with both attacking groups made deep penetrations as bazooka team after team was picked off by supporting enemy infantry. An all around defense was established, covered by all available artillery, pending the arrival of reinforcements in men and equipment. The Divisions residual elements were located at Bournemouth, England, while Group A (Composed of foot elements of the 1st and 3rd Battalions 359th Infantry Regiment and forty vehicles) was located at Camp Syon Abbey in Devonshire, England, and attached to the 4th Infantry Division. But the German losses were heavier. Corps order gave the Division the mission of attacking to the West on 10 June to seize the high ground East of the Douve River in the vicinity of St Sauveur le Vicomte to deepen the Corps bridgehead. 3rd Bn with 2 Cos abreast and K echeloned to the right rear moved into the gap between A and C Cos to restore the momentum of the Regtl offensive. After mopping up the Boche stragglers in that area it was redirected S along the W edge of the swamp in conformity with Division orders. Private First Class Stanley Schachne entered the U.S. Army from New York and served in the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. A Company on the extreme left received heavy MG fire from its left front the moment it moved forward. 21 june (D+15) At noon Division ordered Regiment to turn S, cross TAUTE R and seize the high ground S of ST SEBASTIEN DE RAIDS.