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My father was in the 88th infantry div.....from the stories he told me...it was the Germans that gave them that name 'blue devil's'...because the Germans said they fought like devils...hence..coupled with the blue cloverleaf...they got their name...and rightly so...they were the first in rome...which I believe is also part of the namesake attached to some of their badges . my father passed in 1991--
Mike Sollenne son of Vincent Sollenne
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Where can you find information on the Blue Devils of World War 2?
The "Blue Devils" were the 88th Infantry Division. Here is the website address: http://www.88infdiv.org/ I was unable to come up with an association for the 34th, however you may contact the 88th at this address: Mr. James W. DeLoach 6808 Eastbrook Rd. Columbia, SC 29206 e-mail fredduew@aol.com 803-787-8861 Go the US Army Center for Military History website and look under Po Valley 1945 for detailed info. I am a "Blue Devil", member of 350 Inf, reg, 88 Div. served in Italy from Anzio to Brenner pass, 1944-45 to end of war. This site was started by someone whose relative was posthumusly awarded a Silver Star at the Battle Mountain(Monte Battiglia). He has plenty of Maps and he is uploading After Action Reports on the 350th Infantry Regiment. http://www.mtmestas.com/ For a brief history of 88th Infantry Division as recorded in the book that was issued to the soldiers at the end of the war, check out: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/Units/Division88.htm
How can you find the company someone fought in during world war 2 i know my grandpa was in the 351st ir 88th id by the name of ken brailsford?
First-- try to write to the National Archives(NARA) for a copy of his personel records. Some people get the responce that the personal files were destroyed in a fire.Then, you could try to contact the NARA site at College Park, MD. This is where they keep the records of the units. But these are usually filed by unit such as company so that may take time and money.The unit history of the 88th Infantry Division entitled "The Blue Devils in Italy" by Delaney, has rosters in the back of the book. One roster is for those Killed in Action and one is for those who earned Medals. I checked----I did not find his name in either list under any of the 3 infantry regiments. All that means is that he was not killed nor earn a special medal.There are a couple of websites that you could try. One is called Mt. Mestas at mtmestas.com that has a lot of records from the 88th Division. Gary just might have a roster or some list of names that might have his unit.The other is a veterans website but the site is still under construction. Just maybe you can contact someone who will answer you. Good luck on that one. Link: www.88infdiv.org .Links:www.nara.gov ---- or--- http://www.archives.gov/index.htmlhttp://www.mtmestas.com/OR specific to the 351 Regt:http://www.mtmestas.com/Military/351st-InfReg/index.htmwww.88infdiv.orgRe-enactor site: http://www.angelfire.com/extreme2/ww2reenacting/
What was the Yankee division in World War 2?
26th Infantry Division was named the "Yankee Division" and their shoulder patch was a khaki Diamond with blue letters "Y D". This infantry division served in France and Germany. A typical WW2 infantry division contained about 15,000 men at full strength. It contained 3 Infantry regiments and 4 artillery battalions as well as support units such as Medial, Engineering, QuarterMaster and Signals.
Why did Hitler want everyone to look a certain way?
Hitler wanted his people to be of Aryan race, with blonde hair and blue eyes.
What info is there on the US 115th Infantry Regiment?
The 115th Infantry Regiment was one of the three regiments of the US 29th "Blue & Grey" Infantry Division. This unit was called into service early in the war and began training. However, their training continued in the US and in England for a long period in preparation for the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France.The 115th Regiment was supposed to land behind the 116th Regiment(29 Division) on Omaha Beach and provide support in the advance off of the beach. Instead, their landing craft drived eastward and they landed behind the 18th Regimen(1st US Infantry Division) just east of St. Laurent. By nightfall, they were still north of the ST. Laurent-Colleville road. They fought in the vicinity of where the American Cemetery is located at Colleville sur Mur.Recommend this book that is about a group of men in the 116th Regiment, 29 Division, but it will provide a glimpse into the training and casualties of this unit: "The Bedford Boys" by Alex Kershaw.
How do you find information on a US soldier in the 88th Infantry in World War 2 who died in December 1944?
You might try this website, it is a history of the 88th. There might be someone in there you can contact for information about Charles Eckman http://www.lonesentry.com/unithistory/88thinfantry/page1.html The unit history of the 88th Division is "The Blue Devils in Italy; A History of the 88th Infantry Division in World War II" by John Delaney, printed in 1947 and still available by Battery Press, Nashville. The book has one appendix with a roster of casualties(KIA) and another one for decorations.
Where can you find information on the Blue Devils of World War 2?
The "Blue Devils" were the 88th Infantry Division. Here is the website address: http://www.88infdiv.org/ I was unable to come up with an association for the 34th, however you may contact the 88th at this address: Mr. James W. DeLoach 6808 Eastbrook Rd. Columbia, SC 29206 e-mail fredduew@aol.com 803-787-8861 Go the US Army Center for Military History website and look under Po Valley 1945 for detailed info. I am a "Blue Devil", member of 350 Inf, reg, 88 Div. served in Italy from Anzio to Brenner pass, 1944-45 to end of war. This site was started by someone whose relative was posthumusly awarded a Silver Star at the Battle Mountain(Monte Battiglia). He has plenty of Maps and he is uploading After Action Reports on the 350th Infantry Regiment. http://www.mtmestas.com/ For a brief history of 88th Infantry Division as recorded in the book that was issued to the soldiers at the end of the war, check out: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/Units/Division88.htm
Why are the blue devils called the blue devils?
"Blue" for the VFW color and "Devils" after Concord's local landmark, Mt. Diablo).
Who are the blue devils?
Mount Morris School are the blue devils too
When was Hamburg Blue Devils created?
Hamburg Blue Devils was created in 1992.
When was Duke Blue Devils football created?
Duke Blue Devils football was created in 1895.
2 What is the color of the US Army Infantry?
The main color of the US Army Infantry is blue.
When was Duke Blue Devils men's lacrosse created?
Duke Blue Devils men's lacrosse was created in 1938.
How many ACC titles has the Blue Devils in basketball?
16, GO DEVILS!!!
Why is it Blue DEVILS?
because it just is.
Who are the blue devils rivals?
you are there rivals A** hole
What is Duke Universities mascot?
The Blue Devils.
