76th infantry division ww2 roster

The combined The official Department of the Army Heraldic Description is: 'A shield with a 1/8 inch green border 2 3/4 inches in width and 2 9/16 inches in height overall blazoned: per fess enhanced azure and gules a barrulet enhanced vert, in chief a label, a symbol of cadency, denoted that the division was one of the first National-Army Divisions.'" [1] Utterson-Kelso assumed command of the 47th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which took over the role of the 76th Division. We will visit the World War II Memorial in Washington on Saturday as well as visit other well known Washington sights culminating with laying a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on Saturday Afternoon. WebJack Clolinger Read more Harold E. Miller Read more Roger W. Merritt Read more Edward H. Pearson Read more Arthur E. Wadley Read more David Lambiase Jr. Read more Roy Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. Redesignated 1 August 1942 as the 76th Infantry Division. Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. In World War I the 76th was the first division of the WebBelow are pdfs of the 36th Infantry Division Roster as found in the back of The Pictorial History of the 36th Infantry TexasDivision published in 1946 by the 36th Infantry Division Association. Web76th Infantry Divisional Engineers, Royal Engineers 591st (Antrim) Field Company (until December 1941) 757th Field Company (from November 1941, until February 1942) 556th Captain GORDON W. PEEK David W. Sowers. And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. While efforts were made to address this (such as transferring men from the Royal Artillery and Royal Air Force to be retrained as infantry), the War Office began disbanding divisions to reduce the size of the army and to transfer the surplus men to other units to help keep those as close to full strength as possible. I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. [31], As a deception unit, the division was assigned to the bogus Operation Trolleycar. Home, 35 Green Street, NEWBURYPORT." SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. 66th Infantry division Roster KIA 66th Infantry Division Roster of men Alabama to Kentucky 66th Infantry Division Roster of men Louisiana to New Mexico Since that time I have become very attached to it. Assignments The annual Banquet will be held on Saturday Evening in the hotel ballroom where we anticipate some special entertainment that Ray Gill is working on. [14] Major-General William Ozanne, who had commanded the Norfolk County Division since its inception, retained command of the division. We will be going to Baltimore, probably on Friday, where we"ll have lunch on our own, with options to visit the Constellation Frigate, Science Center, National Aquarium, and do some other sightseeing. I first contacted the Association at the end of 1998. We'll know more in the Spring and we'll publish all the details in the next edition of "Onaway" which you will receive by first class mail in April. Courtesy of "Order of Battle, U.S. Army World War II" E.T.O. A very large mall with many restaurants is located just across the street. A note from LTC (Ret) Robert M. Donahoe about upcoming reunion. After five additional weeks of training, the soldiers were posted to fighting formations overseas. I am not certain if you can assist me or not. Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. Web76th Infantry Division US Army Divisions Infantry 1-65 1st Infantry 2nd Infantry 3rd Infantry 4th Infantry 5th Infantry 6th Infantry 7th Infantry 8th Infantry 9th Infantry 10th [32] Trolleycar was initially envisioned as a fictitious amphibious assault upon the coast of the Netherlands, by the phantom British Fourth Army, to exploit the success of the authentic Operation Market Garden. "Onaway" [27] On 1 September 1944, the division was disbanded. In 1943, this, in part, led to the Operation Fortitude a plan to exploit the German ability and deceive their intelligence community about future Allied operations like Operation Overlord. Armored Division. Squad, D Troop, 89th Cavalry The large intake of men into the army had considerably increased the infantry arm. For the 76th, this was the 47th Division. Divisional troops (C) Battalion, 69th Division, 13.06.1944-05.07.1944 & 29.07.1944-05.08.1944 HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. TO ALL: ONAWAY!! [26] Stephen Hart comments that, by September, the 21st Army Group "had bled Home Forces dry of draftable riflemen", due to the losses suffered during the Normandy Campaign, leaving the army in Britain, with the exception of the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division, with just "young lads, old men, and the unfit". 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Informal Get-Together (cash bar), Saturday - 27 October For more information on the society, please contact, Please consider helping the society and museum on the link below, Current list of available WWII personnel rosters. We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia As a Regular Army Officer, he served his daughter, Genevieve Names, and husband Gerald, of Salt Lake City, Utah, five grandchildren, one 11:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour of the WWII Memorial + various sites in DC Kudos to Jim Barrett for finding this place as rates downtown are prohibitive. [10][12] On 18 November 1941, the Norfolk County Division was abolished and reformed as the 76th Infantry Division, a "Lower Establishment" division. During his long, accomplished lifetime, his happiest The combined colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the National colors (of red, white and blue). We have a block of rooms reserved at the Crowne Plaza at a group rate of $84.00 per night plus a 9% tax which equals $91.56 per night. Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. Over the following six months, up to 75 per cent of these men would be deployed to reinforce the 21st Army Group, following the completion of their training and having met the required fitness levels. MY WIFE AND I WERE ABLE TO ATTEND 5 OF THE LAST 9 REUNIONS, AN OCCASION WE LOOKED FORWARD TO EVERY YEAR. Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. Squad Leader [1], On 30 June 1944, the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, along with the other training divisions, had a combined total of 22,355 men. 26th Infantry Division "Yankee Division" During World War I, a press conference of Boston newspapermen was called by the Commanding General to determine a nickname for this division, which had just been inducted from New England National Guard units. This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. Asst. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. This, coupled with the production of new equipment for the British army, allowed the War Office to begin steps to better balance the army, due to the large number of infantry units formed during the preceding year and a half; as part of this reform, the County Divisions were disbanded. My association with the 76th Infantry Division has been very brief. Richard Schappel / France Cook / Richard Dawley / Harold Lindberg Veterans of G Company, 304th Infantry Regiment Back to all Infantry Divisions. great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. His survivors include his son, Elliott C. Cutler, III, and wife Wendy, of Ipswich; Divisional information WebThe division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed on the blue chief. Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. (105mm Howitzer), A Battery, 953rd FA Battalion (155mm With the arrival of winter in late 1941, the threat of invasion subsided. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Rather than including the 1st Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, the Germans believed the 18th Battalion, Welch Regiment had already replaced it. [13] The 76th Division was assigned to II Corps and maintained its previous mission of defending the Norfolk coastline. If you havent already done so, we suggest that you request a copy of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). In World War I the 76th was the first Division of the National Army to be drawn from Civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia and the description, 'THE FIRST SONS OF THE NATION'. & 09.08.1944-14.08.1944, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. Friday - 26 October Ordered into active military service 15 June 1942 and reorganized at Fort George G, Meade, Maryland. 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Assemble at assigned tables - Happy Hour In the early stages of the Second World War following the Battle of France in 1940, the United Kingdom was under threat of invasion from Germany but during the summer, the Battle of Britain dampened this threat. during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. We will be going to Baltimore on one day, visiting the WWII Memorial and laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on another day. [2] As the year progressed, the size of the British Army increased dramatically as 140 new infantry battalions were raised. WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 The army did not have enough men to replace the losses to front line infantry. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. Squad (less B Troop), 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. They will not provide this service from Reagan Airport. I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. The division, having linked up with the main body of Lieutenant General William "Bill" Slim 's British Fourteenth Army, crossed the Irrawaddy River and advanced independently down the eastern side of the river. [22] For example, the 9th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment provided recruits to other battalions within the regiment as well as the Royal Norfolk Regiment. [3] In late 1940, with the possibility of a German invasion during 1941, these new battalions were formed into independent infantry brigades that were then loaned to newly created County Divisions. A German-published order of battle of the British army based within the United Kingdom, dated 10 April 1942, was captured. Gun), 27.01.1945-04.02.1945 & 23.04.1945-28.04.1945, 04.02.1945-23.02.1945 & 23.04.1945-28.04.1945, 04.02.1945-23.02.1945 & 28.03.1945-28.04.1945, A Battery, 285th FA Obsn Battalion We will visit the World War II Memorial in Washington on Saturday as well as visit other well known Washington sights culminating with laying a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on Saturday Afternoon. The division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, There will be no calling hours. The division maintained the defensive duties that had been assigned to it, prior to it being renamed, until late 1942 when it became a training formation. Web76th Infantry Division Liberty Bell Division. The adopted suggestion was, "Call it the 'Yankee Division' as all New as a Brigadier General after 35 years of military service. for the family. ), died early Monday morning at Country Rehab & Nursing Center in Newburyport. Howitzer), 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 17.02.1945-22.02.1945, 879th FA Battalion, 69th Division 7:30 am - 9:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) This roster includes Division Headquarters, Division Artillery Headquarters, 736th Ordnance Company, 36th Signal Company, 36th Quartermaster Company, 36th Cavalry Recon Troop, MP Troop, Band, and the entirety of the 141st Infantry Regiment, This section includes the entirety of the 142nd Infantry Regiment and the first part of the 143rd Infantry Regiment Headquarters, This section includes the rest of the 143rd Infantry Regiment, This section includes the 131st Field Artillery Battalion, 132nd Field Artillery Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Battalion, 155th Field Artillery Battalion, 111th Engineer Battalion, and 111th Medical Battalion, 2022 by The T-Patch Archive. WebAssociation: 76th Infantry Division Association, 6 South Calvert Street, Baltimore 2, Md., Brig. 1 Platoon, A Company, 15th Engineers Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. After all available British troops had left the United Kingdom for France, the division was disbanded in September 1944. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. I AM THANKFUL TO THE 76TH DIVISION ASSOCIATION FOR ACCEPTING ME IN 1999 AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER IN HONOR OF MY GREAT UNCLE, PFC HOLLIS A. CLOYD, WHO WAS KIA 2/25/45 SERVING WITH THE 304TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. The rosters are searchable using the search function, however, they are not perfect due to the current quality of the scans. It was meant for publication in the book they were putting together about the units wartime experiences and is not an official military document and errors and omissions do occur. Funeral services and interment at West Point will be private Information about the 76th Infantry Division Association can be obtained from: "Elliott Carr Cutler Jr. WebGeneral der Infanterie Erich Abraham, 1 April 1943 Generalleutnant Otto-Hermann Brcker, July 1944 General der Infanterie Erich Abraham, August 1944 Generalleutnant Siegfried von Rekowski, 17 October 1944 Oberst Dr. Wilhelm-Moritz Freiherr von Bissing, 8 February 1945 Generalmajor Erhard-Heinrich Berner, 14 February 1945 References [ edit] Your committee consisting of Helen & Ray Gill, Jim Barrett, Rudy Garza and Paul Turner is working hard to integrate some different ideas in order to make this the special occasion it deserves to be. Major General William R. Schmidt - Assumed command December 1942, Headquarters, 76th Infantry Division Headquarters Company, 76th Infantry Division 76th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop 301st Engineer Combat Battalion 304th Infantry Regiment 385th Infantry Regiment 417th Infantry Regiment Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery 302nd Field Artillery Battalion 355th Field Artillery Battalion 364th Field Artillery Battalion 901st Field Artillery Battalion Headquarters, Special Troops 301st Medical Battalion 776th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company 76th Signal Company 76th Quartermaster Company, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. There is always the possibility that a soldier who served with them is not listed. Age 86, Brigadier General (Ret. After receiving his doctorate in electrical engineering from FRANCE Q. COOK, G-304, AND MOST RECENTLY, LTC JAY M. HAMILTON, I-304. It was created when the Norfolk County Division, initially raised in 1940 to defend the Norfolk coast from a potential German invasion, was redesignated. I WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THIS SITE I CREATED IN HONOR OF MY UNCLE AS LONG AS POSSIBLE, TO REMIND EVERYONE OF A GREAT DIVISION AND OF THE GREAT PEOPLE WHO MADE IT THAT WAY. During 1944, the British Army was facing a manpower crisis. We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. Squad, 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-15.08.1944, 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance [23] Training was handled in this manner to relieve the "Higher Establishment" divisions from being milked for replacements for other units and to allow them to intensively train without the interruption of having to handle new recruits. & 01.03.1945-28.04.1945, D Company, 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion, B Company, 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion. It is also dedicated to the men of G Company, 304th Infantry Regiment who served with him, and became his extended family. And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. Proudly created with Wix.com. times were always with family. Below are pdfs of the 36th Infantry Division Roster as found in the back of The Pictorial History of the 36th Infantry TexasDivision published in 1946 by the 36th Infantry Division Association. There is no charge for parking for those of us who will be driving. Constituted 5 August 1917 as the 76th Division. This and similar errors led the British to understand the capability of the Germans to intercept wireless communications in the United Kingdom. Squad (less A Troop), 09.08.1944-14.08.1944 & 10.03.1945-13.03.1945, A Troop, 102nd Cavalry Squad (less C Troop), C Troop, 102nd Cavalry The former were intended for deployment overseas and combat, whereas the latter were strictly for home defence in a static role. This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. The division was organized as a full Armored Webthe division, now commanded by brigadier general fred l. walker, a regular army officer from ohio and a distinguished veteran of world war i, then returned to camp bowie on 2 october 1941, where it was reorganized from a square division into a triangular division on 1 february 1942 and redesignated the 36th infantry division, just weeks after the It was a wonderful experience meeting the men of the 76th Infantry Division, and to feel their pride in this great Division. graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1942. WebCurrent list of available WWII personnel rosters Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. The 76th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army, which was formed in November 1941 and served during the Second World War. In 1944, the 76th ID was involved in heavy fighting with Soviet troops in the Ukraine and eastern Romania. The pdf are in 4 parts: Part 1 contains 36th HQ and associated units plus the 141st Infantry Regiment, Part 2 contains the 142nd Infantry Regiment, Part 3 contains the 143rd Infantry Regiment and Part 4 the Field Artillery, Engineer and Medical units. The hotel is located at 2200 Centerville Road, Herndon, VA 20170. Division, C Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm WebHistory. Private, First Class. We will use the Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. [3][4], The County Divisions, including the Norfolk County Division, were around 10,000 men strong and assigned to defend the coast of threatened sections of the country, undertaking defensive tasks including the manning of coastal artillery. Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. David W. Sowers. FRANCE Q. COOK, G-304, AND MOST RECENTLY, LTC JAY M. HAMILTON, I-304. [24] During this period, command of the division changed several times. A three pronged white device is superimposed on the blue Chief. [1][15] The Imperial War Museum comments that the division insignia, a "red Norfolk wherry, under sail", underscored "the association of the Division with Norfolk". (155mm Gun), 34th FA Battalion, 9th Division (155mm Born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 15, 1920, he WebMen of the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, 36th Infantry Division, march through Bahe en route for Mandalay, January 1945. 76th Infantry Division Association c/o LTC (Ret) Robert M. Donahoe, Sec-Treas 160 Sea Gull Lane Eastham, MA 02642 e-mail: RDonahoe1@comcast.net IN Asst. WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Of this number, only 1,100 were immediately available as replacements for the 21st Army Group. We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. Gun), A Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm It was claimed that with the war nearing an end, several Territorial Army divisions would revert to their peacetime recruiting role and release their equipment and resources to other units. Roster transcribed from the book Little Things (Kaye, 1946), Roster transcribed from the book Men of Diehard (August 1945), Transcribed from the original 78th Infantry Division general orders, Transcribed from the book 309th Field Artillery Battalion, World War II., European Theater of Operations (1947), Transcribed from the Med Echo,the 303rd newspaper, dated 25 Aug 1945, Transcribed from the book History of the 778th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company World War II (1947), 2018-2021 by Camp Butner Society. Inactivated 31 August 1945 in Germany. Web31.05.1944 Lt. Col. Ellis O. Keller Adjutant General 19.10.1943 Lt. Col. Morris Braveman Other information Call sign Ivanhoe Divisional troops Top Infantry Field Artillery (FA) Other troops Attachments Top Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) Armor Cavalry Chemical Engineers Field Artillery (FA) Infantry Tank Destroyer (TD) Assignments Top Detachments Top 9:30 am - 10:30 am Group photo at hotel [1] The division, like its predecessor, comprised the 213th, the 220th and the 222nd Infantry Brigades. On behalf of our Committee we wish everyone our best for the Holidays. The phantom division was part of the notional British Fourth Army, to be used for the fictitious Operation Trolleycar. 7:00 am - 8:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Arlington Cemetery - Place wreath The annual Banquet will be held on Saturday Evening in the hotel ballroom where we anticipate some special entertainment that Ray Gill is working on. In addition to the actual formation, a phantom 76th Infantry Division was formed for deception purposes. As an Associate Member, in honor of my Great Uncle PFC Hollis A. Cloyd, I attended the reunion of the 76th Division in Nashville, TN in September 1999. (C) Battalion, 28th Armored Div. WebThe 66th Infantry Division served for 91 days in Combat in the European African Middle Eastern Theater; during this time they served in the campaign of NORTHERN FRANCE. & 08.02.1945-12.02.1945, 16th Armored FA Battalion, 9th Armored Proudly created with Wix.com. AN OCCASION WE EXPECTED BUT STILL DREADED. The 76th Division, along with the 48th Infantry and 77th Infantry divisions, was changed from a "Lower Establishment" unit to a "Reserve Division". In 1944, the 76th ID was involved in heavy fighting with Soviet troops in Other ideas are under consideration and are presently being pursued. [8], On 22 June, Germany launched Operation Barbarossa the invasion of the Soviet Union; this attack all but removed the German threat to the United Kingdom. This operation aimed to deceive the Germans into believing that an Allied landing would occur along the northern German coast. A cover story was established to explain the change in the division's status. It was then responsible for providing final tactical and field training to soldiers who had already passed their initial training. This roster is a snapshot in time from 1945, we cannot make corrections to spelling or other errors and it is meant to be used as a reference not as an official military record for any soldier listed. Infantry Battalion, 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Spalding) Cutler. [21] The 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division was assigned to Eastern Command, and moved to Norwich. [9][10][9][a], During the war, the divisions of the British Army were divided between "Higher Establishment" and "Lower Establishment" formations. As a result, all companies were redesignated as, 100th (Gordon Highlanders) Anti-Tank Regiment, 9th (Caernarvonshire and Anglesey) Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers, List of British divisions in World War II, "badge, formation, 76th Infantry Division", "The 6th (Home Defence), 9th, 30th and 70th (Young Soldiers) Battalions The Dorsetshire Regiment in World War Two", The Deceivers: Allied Military Deception in the Second World War, Multi-National Division (South-West) (Bosnia), Multi-National Division (South-East) (Iraq), British deception formations in World War II, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=76th_Infantry_Division_(United_Kingdom)&oldid=1090745328, Infantry divisions of the British Army in World War II, Military units and formations established in 1941, Military units and formations disestablished in 1944, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, 7th Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment (until September 1942), 9th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment (between September and October 1942), 4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (from October 1942), 757th Field Company (from November 1941, until February 1942), Divisional Field Stores Section (from December 1941), 76th Independent Squadron, Reconnaissance Corps (from June 1942), 9th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment (until 16 November 1943), 9th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers (until December 1943), 11th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment (until November 1943), 9th Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders (until November 1943), 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (from 15 November 1943), 4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (from 15 November 1943), 7th Battalion, Border Regiment (from 15 November 1943), 1/5th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (until January 1943), 6th Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment (until November 1943), 18th Battalion, Welch Regiment (until November 1943), 6th Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (until October 1943), 5th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (from October 1943, until July 1944), 2/6th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers (from October 1943, until July 1944), 6th Battalion, King's Own Royal Regiment (from November 1943, until July 1944), 8th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment (from July 1944), 9th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment (from August 1944), 6th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment (from August 1944), 222nd Infantry Brigade (brigade was disbanded on 18 November 1943), 4th Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment (until November 1943), 7th Battalion, Border Regiment (until November 1943), 16th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (December 1942), 1st Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (from January 1943, until November 1943), 76th Infantry (Reserve) divisional artillery, Royal Artillery, 167th Field Regiment (until January 1943), 60th Heavy Regiment (from July 1943, until November 1943), 94th Anti Tank Regiment (from January 1943, until November 1943), 76th Infantry (Reserve) divisional engineers, Royal Engineers, Divisional Field Stores Section (until August 1944), 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division Signal Regiment, Royal Corps of Signals, 76th Independent Squadron, Reconnaissance Corps (until January 1943), This page was last edited on 31 May 2022, at 04:06. 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