document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Words of Norway tells the stories of Norway to the world, and helps Norwegian companies do the same. It is in mint condition. After the Ardennes-Alsace (Battle of the Bulge) Campaign, the 99th was made part of special force 474th Infantry Regiment (Separate) who's three battalions were made from American portion of FSSF + many replacements to fill battalion, remaining survivors of Ranger battalions 1st, 2nd & 4th Battalions + many replacements to fill battalion and the Winter Line in the Battle for Monte La Difensa, by scaling the cliffside of the mountain and overcoming the German artillery unit and spearheading the allied forces advance to Rome. Frederick was promoted to Major General (MG) on 1 August 1944, parachuting into Southern France. He was killed in action during the Third Battle of Ypres in 1917. . Reconstituted 18 July 1941 in the Regular Army. While conventional armed resistance to the occupation ended after just a couple of months, an underground resistance movement operated throughout the occupation period. The fleur-de-lis represents the Regiments European battle honors awarded for service during World War II. MG FREDERICK: Well, it must have had, because I know that after we were at Anzio about three weeks, the Germans pulled so far back that we couldnt get out to them and back in the course of a night. Please feel free to contact me for further information. US MILITARIA FORUM - COLLECTORS PRESERVING HISTORY U.S. Army Colonel Edwin A. Walker, commander of the 3rd FSSF Regiment, assumed command. Accepted to the U.S. Military Academy, he graduated on 9 June 1928 with a Second Lieutenant (2LT) commission in the Coast Artillery Corps. Reconstituted 18 July 1941 in the Regular Army. A descendant of Norwegian heritage now in NEW Zealand. Forces in the occupation of Austria. The 74th Infantry Regiment was a regular infantry regiment of the United States Army. The Regimental Combat Team (RCT) was a post WWII / Korean War era development. We searched National Archives Catalog and located the World War II Operations Reports, 1940-1948 in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1917-1985 (Record Group 407) that includes records of the 474th Infantry Regiment during WWII. Military Intelligence Service Language School students, 1945. 80. (laughs) And there were many. The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 23 August 1954. He now works as a professional writer on all things Scandinavia. There have been two units given the title '74th Infantry Regiment'. The patch is in nice condition. My uncle Fred was presented with the same award. 80 Kenneth Vernon Spears 3-2 Photo and info submitted by granddaughter Tanya Benoit John S Staiano from Pacioma CA. The 99th became the 3rd Battalion of the newly formed 474th Infantry Regiment; other 474th IR battalions formed from men of the disbanded FSSF and Ranger BNs (see below for the 474th IR patch) Moved to Norway to Disarm and DeMob NAZI Units Battalion DeMobilized at Camp Miles Standish on November 2, 1945 Participated in 5 x Campaigns Constituted 9 July 1918 in the Regular Army as the 74th Infantry and assigned to the 12th Division. The 8th of May was then adopted as a flag day by royal decree in 1962. The day is also marked with speeches and events throughout the country. The insignia is based upon the FSSF 'red arrow' badge . About 350 Americans went to airborne units in need of experienced replacements, and the remaining FSSF soldiers formed the nucleus of the 474th Infantry Regiment (Separate) along with the 99th Infantry Battalion (made up of Norwegian-Americans) and saw service in Germany and Norway. Redesignated 74th Infantry on 21 June 1954 and activated on 8 October 1954 at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. It was not a good day for the German war effort. The First Special Service Force was reassigned the task of breaking the On 3 December 1944 at age thirty-seven MG Frederick took command of the 45th Infantry Division. Constituted 11 November 1944 in the Regular Army as the 474th Infantry. COL Frederick personally reconnoitered the approach routes and key terrain objectives, minimizing causalities and preserving the element of surprise. Colonel Frederick was wounded three times in Rome. Sign up for a new account in our community. This unit earned a campaign streamer for Central Europe. So, he wrote a memorandum to that effect, which came to the operation division, and it came down to me, the chief of the current section, which handled more than one theater of operation. ORIGINAL CUT-EDGE WW2 474th INFANTRY REGIMENT PATCH. Relieved from the 12th Division and demobilized 31 January 1919 at Camp Devens. "Women and the Home Front During World War II: Overview," Minnesota Historical Society. 482nd Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion, 9th Armored Division 470. On 1 February 1944, the FSSF began their aggressive night patrols against the Hermann Goering Panzer Division outside Anzio. We take a look back at what happened, and how the day is marked today. So much so, Jo Nesb references the incident as an important moment in his Harry Hole novel, The Redbreast. 2Dogs, Such brave citizens. Frederick was promoted to Colonel (COL) when the combined U.S.-Canadian FSSF was activated at Fort William Henry Harrison, Montana, on 9 July 1942. https://www.nordicmuseum.org/. PATCH 474 REGIMENT D'INFANTERIE. Relieved from the 12th Division and demobilized 31 January . Dec 22, 2017. Based in Trondheim, we are Norway's English language publishing company. Ryksopps Profound Mysteries Live in Oslo, Americans in Norway: Facts, Stats & Resources, Ryksopp: Norways Foremost Electronic Music Duo. ORIGINAL CUT-EDGE WW2 474th INFANTRY REGIMENT PATCH, REVERSED COLORS VARIATION | Collectibles, Militaria, WW II (1939-45) | eBay! 517th PIR 541st PIR 543nd PIR 550th PIR 551st PIR. Or, is it a tie between the 474th and 99th both having served in Norway? Major General (MG) Robert T. Frederick organized, trained, and led the combined Canadian-American First Special Service Force (FSSF) during World War II. Military Wiki is a FANDOM Lifestyle Community. Constituted 9 July 1918 in the Regular Army as the 74th Infantry and assigned to the 12th Division. Both Monte La Difensa and Monte La Remetanea were captured in darkness 2-3 December 1943. Constituted 11 November 1944 in the Regular Army as the 474th Infantry. The 474th Infantry Regiment was formed after the disbandment of the First Special Service Force. This unit earned a campaign streamer for Central Europe. As far as the Diamond I see more of them in use with the 5th or 2nd Ranger Bns. On 2-3 December 1943 the Force captured the 3,000 foot high Monte La Difensa and La Rementanea mountain tops defended by a Panzer Grenadier division to crack the German Winter Line. Funding provided by the State of Minnesota, the Legacy Amendment through the vote of Minnesotans on Nov. 4, 2008, and our generous donors and members. In Russia, the day is marked on 9 May, due to the time difference. Organized July 1918 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. Seymour Mermelstein, from New Jersey, joined the First Special Service Force, composed of American and Canadian soldiers, an all-volunteer unit. On 26-January 1945 the 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) also known as The Viking Battalion, joined the 474th Infantry Regiment. The day is also celebrated in other countries as the effective end of the war. On 10-27-21 the 107th Infantry reorganized as a NYNG unit. Attached below a Silver scroll inscribed "AUDAX ET FORTIS" (Bold and Brave) in Blue letters. But the commander-in-chief in Norway received an order from the new national president, Karl Dnitz. At its height in 1942, the Reception Center was capable of processing approximately 800 recruits each day. Thank's for any info you can provide me. I have just today seen your message. This unit was designated as the 474th Infantry Regiment, later redesignated as the 74th Infantry Regiment. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1952 - 1957 US Army 5th Regimental Combat Team Patch Inv# K1123 at the best online prices at eBay! Organized July 1918 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. Relieved from the 12th Division and demobilized 31 January 1919 at Camp Devens. 22 October 1944: A Silver color and metal enamel device NaNinches in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a cross Gules fimbriated Argent, in dexter chief two arrows saltirewise of the like, and in sinister base a fleur-de-lis of the last. The 74th Infantry Regiment was a regular infantry regiment of the United States Army. Of course, this year's events cannot take place as normal because of the coronavirus restrictions. Have you contacted the Sons of Norway? Clutchbacked and Meyer 22M hallmarked. At the time, the thought that Germany would voluntarily give up control of Norway, which they had heavily fortified and stationed hundreds of thousands of soldiers, was by no means a given. His dynamic command style and up front combat leadership is found today throughout Special Forces. Attached below a Silver scroll inscribed "AUDAX ET FORTIS" (Bold and Brave) in Blue letters. Unemployment Benefits: What Happens if You Lose Your Job in Norway, Viking Words: The Old Norse Influence on English, Caving in Norway: The Best Places To Go Spelunking. The 474th Infantry Regiment was formed after the disbandment of the Was the Ranger Diamond worn by all the Battalion's in Europe? In addition to eight Purple Hearts, Fredericks awards include the Distinguished Service Cross, with Oak Leaf Cluster, and a Silver Star. (99th Infantry Battalion replaced 3rd Battalion on 25 January 1945.) Thank you. ORIGINAL CUT-EDGE WW2 474th INFANTRY REGIMENT PATCH, REVERSED COLORS VARIATION. 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate) 358; 578 . Source: MNHS Collections. Five months later, near the village of Menton, France, the FSSF paraded one final time on 5 December 1944, honoring the departure of the Canadians. Within hours Photographed By Erik Brun 3. Disbanded 4 August 1952. Free shipping. Today, May 8th 2022 is the anniversary of the Liberation of Norway. 99th Fighter Squadron 290; 402. And at Anzio, they were very fine soldiers. MG FREDERICK: Well, particularly at Anzio, we were there for four months, and when they went out at night on patrols, they blackened their faces. The 474th followed the main infantry units, mopping up behind the lines. In Oslo on the grounds of Akershus Fortress, Norway's Resistance Museum focuses on this period. U3052.1(C) Defense Meritorious Service Medal. (PDF), "Military Intelligence Service Language School (MISLS).". Born to a doctor and nurse in San Francisco, California, in 1907, Robert Tryon Frederick was the oldest of two children, with a younger sister. Reproduction WW 2 US Army Guide on 474th Infantry Regiment Company D May have a few chalk marks from tailor, will clean off. End has sleeve for flag pole and leather tabs. Used as research material for the book by R. D. Burhans, The First Special Service Force: A War History of the North Americans, 1942-1944 . Belgium WWI WWII Prisoners War Labor Valorem Medal palms stars WW1 WW2 1914 1940 1918 1945 Great Belgian Decoration Award King Leopold III Nazi Germany Gestapo Military Medals Orders Badges Decorations Insignia Army Navy Air Force Pilot Wings decals Dracomedals Medals-Orders I collect WW2 fighting knives and firearms. @mikegolicjr Dad/Mr. Rome was occupied on 4 June 1944. International Coalition of Sites of Conscience. The resistance took the form of military defence and counter-attacks, in part to allow the legitimate government of Norway to evade capture and escape to London. It comprised units in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Florida. Disbanded 4 August 1952. Store use only: Inside Rack 42, Shelf C Shipping Options: Domestic Flat Rate Priority Mail: Small: $8.00 Medium: $15.50 Large . Relieved from the 12th Division and demobilized 31 January 1919 at Camp Devens. German 474th Infantry Regiment; Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. We sent them down --. After landing at Anzio on 1 February 1944, their aggressive night patrols earned them the nickname the Devils Brigade. On 4 June 1944, the FSSF spearheaded the Allied entry into Rome, securing key bridges for the major U.S. II Corps assault. The Force served in the Aleutian Islands, and fought in Italy, and southern France before being disbanded in December 1944. Following the surrender of National Socialist Germany, German forces in Norway were sent back to Germany. 99th Infantry Battalion inactivated on 2 November 1945 at Camp Miles Standish, Massachusetts. 1/,2/,3/474th Infantry Regiment 1/,2/,3/484th Infantry Regiment 1/,2/,3/,4/254th Artillery Regiment 254th Panzerjger Battalion 254th Reconnaissance Battalion 254th Pioneer Battalion 254th Signals Battalion 254th Division (Einheiten) Support Units 256th Division: 1/,2/,3/456th Infantry Regiment Question: As I only became aware of my Uncle's service in the 474th Infantry Regiment and prior service in the First Special Service Force little more than a year ago, I have been seriously following. as elements of various infantry regiments in the NY State Militia and NG. On that day in 1945, the people of Norway took to the streets to celebrate their long-awaited freedom. MG FREDERICK: I know that the Germans at Monte la Difensa were very fine soldiers. Nisei Womens Army Corps (WAC) detachment at Fort Snelling, about 1945. All the info I found on line for the Rangers did'nt say where the men from the depleted unit went to. 42 Personal Korea War 1st Army Unit 21st Gimlet Infantry Regiment Eau Claire WI. A Silver color and metal enamel device 118 inches (2.9cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a cross Gules fimbriated Argent, in dexter chief two arrows saltirewise of the like, and in sinister base a fleur-de-lis of the last. $35.00. This particular regiment of the US Army was created in November 1944 by the amalgamation of elements from the First Special Service Brigade; 1st, 3rd and 4th Ranger Battalions; and the 99th Infantry Battalion (composed of Norwegians and Norwegian-Americans). I have been searching for some info on the 474th Inf. QUESTION: What psychological effect do you think this had, or were you able to determine that it had on the German soldiers? The Royal Norwegian Embassy is honoring the many allied soldiers, including many from the USA, such as members of the 474th Infantry by awarding the Norwegian Defense Medal and the Government of Norway Commemorative Medal. There have been two units given the title '74th Infantry Regiment'; the first was a World War I unit of the 12th Division, and the second was a World War II unit formed with US Army personnel and equipment of the inactivating US-Canadian 1st Special Service Force "Devil's Brigade". 99th Infantry Battalion inactivated on 2 November 1945 at Camp Miles Standish, Massachusetts. This is the unit most of the FSSF troops got assigned to at the end of the war. Reconstituted 18 July 1941 in the Regular Army. Thank you for preserving the historic document presented to your neighbor, Gerhard Strom. From Austria, he returned to the U.S. to command the reflagged 4th, (6th Infantry Division), and the Joint U.S. Mission in Greece. The unit was organized in 1942 and trained at Fort William Henry Harrison near Helena, Montana in the United States. 8 WHEREAS, the First Special Service Force members went on to serve as the 474th Infantry Regiment 9 in Norway through the end of the European Conflict as well as storied units such as the 45th Infantry Division, 10 marching onto Berlin; and 11 WHEREAS, the Camp Rimini War Dog Reception and Training Center was established in late 1942. Vito, The first was a World War I unit of the 12th Infantry Division, and the second was a World War II unit formed with US Army personnel and equipment of the inactivating US-Canadian 1st Special Service Force "Devil's Brigade." Nico Brandeis (1886-1917) was a German soldier who served in the Imperial German Army's Infanterie-Regiment Nr. And I kept nearly all of the Canadians, because the Canadians, many of them had been overseas at Dunkirk. He led the 45th during the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns, and liberated the death camp at Dachau, before capturing Munich, Germany, prior to V-E Day in Europe. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 474th Infantry Regiment 436. MG FREDERICK: Well, when I told General Clark that we could take Monte la Difensa, we were given orders to go up there. The first time the day became a flag day was in 1960, when the government decided to mark the 15th anniversary of the end of the war. He led the Force into a covered assembly area before launching a night-time assault. Disbanded 4 August 1952. Papers (1) (2) [record of Cannon Co., 355th Infantry Regiment, 89th Infantry Division, January-July 1945; Ohrdruf Concentration Camp; clippings; maps; booklet "The Story of the 89th . arrived in Norway 7 Jun 45; ." The remnants of the Ranger battalions had been incorporated into FSSF before the 474th was activated. It was to be the first combat for this unique Canadian-American unit. Coming from Seventh U.S. Army, the 4th Infantry Division was assigned to Third U.S. Army. This is particularly true of the First Special Service Force. The acorn was chosen by the division during World War I to signify strength. While not a public holiday, Liberation Day is an official flag day. World War II regiment [ edit] And then from Kiska, we came back to the United States and went to Italy, and the first operation in Italy was Monte la Difensa. Ce rgiment est constitu en novembre 1944 par l'amalgamation d'lments de la First Special Service Force, des 1st , 3rd et 4th Ranger Battalions ainsi que du 99th Infantry Battalion (compos de volontaires d'origine norvgienne). BG Frederick relinquished command of the Force on 23 June to lead the 1st Allied Airborne Task Force preparing for Operation DRAGOON. Unit History - 474th AAA Battalion [The Maverick Outfit, a book about the 474th AAA . 99th Field Artillery 839. Frederick reinjured an old wound on his right leg for his eighth Purple Heart. The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 23 August 1954. Reconstituted 18 July 1941 in the Regular Army. He received a total of 24 U.S. and 8 foreign awards, including the Distinguished Service Cross with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Silver Star, and Purple Heart with seven Oak Leaf Clusters. And then, during daylight the following day, they had to stay under the trees, not smoke or cook or talk loud. Disbanded 4 August 1952. 99th Battalion, 474th Infantry Regiment 436. Pyke advocated using a commando force, trained in winter mountain warfare, to attack German-occupied Norway. Cemeteries & Memorials; Burial Search; About Us; Education; Facebook; Twitter; YouTube; Instagram; ABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501. An RCT consisted of an infantry regiment, an artillery battalion and an engineer company. It is known in the UK as Victory in Europe Day, or VE Day. In the following days, soldiers and POWs returned home, and the celebrations continued. The King handed out ten medals to people in honour of their military service at a special ceremony during the afternoon, following a church service and laying of a wreath. WW2 U.S. Army Military 474th Infantry Regiment Shoulder Patch Insignia Blue. This unit was first designated as the 474th Infantry Regiment, later redesignated as the 74th Infantry Regiment. Regt and was demobilized at the end of WW I on 4-2-19. So, the first night, I moved them out of the Santa Maria di Capua, where we were in barracks, by truck, to Mignano, and had the 2nd Regiment climb up to the tree line. Per Stanton, World War II Order Of Battle: 6 Jan 45 activated in France with personnel from the 1st Special Service Force with the 99th Infantry Battalion joined as the third battalion on 25 Jan 45; arrived in Norway 7 Jun 45; ". Originally from the UK, David now lives in Trondheim and was the original founder of Life in Norway back in 2011. On 7-27-47 the unit was des-ignated the 7th Regiment of Infantry (National Guard) NY State Militia. One of my latest pieces, I had been looking for a nice V42 dagger for some time. His military career began at age 14 in a National Guard Cavalry unit, after he lied about his age to enlist. Flugabwehrbrigade (80. Powered by Invision Community. Starting at 0130 hours, the campaign to oust the Japanese from the Aleutian island of Kiska, Operation COTTAGE, got underway. In 1941, he was assigned from Hawaii to serve under Major General (MG) Dwight D. Eisenhower, War Plans Division, as the U.S. entered World War II. Post-WW2. They were looking east and south. The V-42 was rated by the British as a superior close quarters combat blade. What Ranger Battalion or Battalion's is the scroll representing if any? In addition to inducting recruits, specialized units were organized and trained at the fort. He was also instrumental in procuring nonstandard equipment for the force. Inactivated, less the 99th Infantry Battalion, on 16 September 1956 at Fort Devens; concurrently the 99th Infantry Battalion was relieved as an organic element of the 74th Infantry. Organized July 1918 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. This is a hard patch to find these days. I saved the citation and would like to send it to some group that would preserve it and its memory. My handle is Pitfighter on a bunch of other collecting sites, this site would not allow that name, and so for the first time in fifteen years I have a different name online, lol. One of my neighbors passed away. This patch was used by both the 474th Infantry regiment in WWII and the 74th RCT in the 1950s. The 74th Infantry Regiment was a regular infantry regiment of the United States Army. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. INTRO BEGINNING AT WAR LEGACY Kiska: Operation COTTAGE Thanks for shopping NCHSinc. At its height in 1942, the Reception Center was capable of processing approximately 800 recruits each day. 1 was here. "474th Infantry Regiment (Separate) 6 Jan 45 activated in France with personnel from the 1st Special Service Force with the 99th Infantry Battalion joined as the third battalion on 25 Jan 45; . List of battleships of the United States Navy, http://www.history.army.mil/html/forcestruc/lh.html, Articles incorporating text from the United States Army Institute of Heraldry, Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Infantry regiments of the United States Army, Military units and formations established in 1918, Military units and formations disestablished in 1956, Historical register and dictionary of the United States Army, from , Volume 1 By Francis Bernard Heitman. Double sided machine embroidered Blue cotton. Relieved from the 12th Division and demobilized 31 January 1919 at Camp Devens. Activated 6 January 1945 in France with American personnel from the joint Canadian-American 1st Special Service Force. Constituted 9 July 1918 in the Regular Army as the 74th Infantry and assigned to the 12th Infantry Division. Fan . Inactivated, less 99th Infantry Battalion, on 26 October 1945 at Camp Shanks, New York. Blue is the color used for Infantry. After the King arrived, a column of Norwegian fighters flew over the fortress in formation. They were part of the grenadier divisions. Cookie policy. Formally disbanded on 6 January 1945, FSSF American veterans became the 474th Infantry Regiment (Separate). Two years ago, King Harald took part in a ceremony to mark the occasion at Akershus fortress in Oslo. Has Tromso got any special events planned for liberation day next year Would love to hear of any remaining nazi fortifications in norway that can be visited. However, it was a good learning experience for Frederick and the Force leaders. The celebrations reached their peak when King Haakon returned home to Oslo on the 7th of June. When World War II ended in 1945, more than 7,800 Minnesotans had lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. And that was where the trouble started, because I noticed that the Germans were not observing the north side of the mountain, because it was such a steep cliff, they didnt expect anyone to come up there. the 474th Infantry Regiment (Separate) moved to RBGENSBURG (U15) to act as security forces for Headquarters, Third U.S. Army while the remainder of the regiment patrolled and policed its assigned areas. General Bradley, General Eisenhower, and boy, there were so many of them. MG FREDERICK: Oh, a couple hundred prisoners. Gerhard Strom was a member of the 99th. Subscribe to 474th Infantry Regiment Footer menu. Genuine WWII US shoulder patch of the 474th Infantry Regiment, 100% cotton thread. It also serves as Norway's Veterans Day. Size is 29 x 19 inches. The occupation had begun on 9 April 1940, so Norway had been occupied for more than five years. Enslaved African Americans and the Fight for Freedom, "Loyal Linguists: Nisei of World War II Learned Japanese in Minnesota." Blue is the color used for Infantry. In May 1945, when the war ended in Europe, the 474th was sent to Norway to disarm the German forces. World War, 1939-1945 Branch of Service: Army Unit of Service: Company B, 99th Infantry Battalion (Separate), 474th Infantry Regiment Location of Service: Scotland; Bristol, England; Tilff, Belgium; France; Norway; Germany; European Theater Highest Rank: Corporal Dates of Service: 1942-1945 Entrance into Service: Drafted Military Status: Veteran World War I regiment Constituted 9 July 1918 in the Regular Army as the 74th Infantry and assigned to the 12th Infantry Division. Redesignated 74th Infantry on 21 June 1954 and activated on 8 October 1954 at Fort Devens, Massachusetts. Genuine WWII US shoulder patch of the 474th Infantry Regiment, 100% cotton thread. I spent 12 days investigating the project, and then wrote a 14-page single space report with maps appended to it, for General Eisenhower to sign to go back to General Marshall. BG Frederick was wounded three times in the capture of the Italian capital. 99th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop 831. Im not entirely sure what a Moms Panel is, but it sounds like an opportunity to have attention lavished upon you.