The 242nd infantrys most notable member was vito r. It is a history made possible not by individual achievement, but by the combined effort of all. Dr adal hussain knighted by countess nicholas bobrinskoy. This history of the rainbow is a record of the accomplishments of every man who served in the division. But the most ingrained experience recalled by pfc ehrhardt was liberation of the dachau concentration camp by the 42nd rainbow division and the 45th thunderbird division of the u. Army where he was a member of the 42nd rainbow division. The records contain individual photographs as well as those found within scrapbooks dating from world war i to the end of the 20th century. The 42nd infantry rainbow divisions history as a unit began with americas entry into world. Nov 11, 2019 in 2014, shortly before his father passed away at the age of 87, hansult jr. Author rod frazier discusses his book, the best world war i story i know. These words brotherhood, comradeship, dedication, duty, honor, countryhave. In the background to the right is marguerite higgins, the famous wwii journalist, speaking with lt.
The 42nd infantry division 42id rainbow is a division of the united states army national guard. When the united states declared war on germany in 1917, it federalized the national guard and formed their units into divisions to quickly build up an army. The nickname of the 42nd infantry division, the rainbow division, reflects the composition of the division during world war i. The 242nd infantry regiment was a formation of the united states army. An untold story of wwiis fortysecond rainbow division, a book honoring his father, but also the accomplishments of all the men who served in the rainbow. The rainbow division 42nd infantry division was the premier national guard. Organized as part of the 42nd infantry division during world war ii, the regiment took part in fighting against the germans and performed postwar occupation duty in austria. Mar 07, 2021 he was assigned to the 42nd infantry rainbow division and served in world war ii in the 392nd field artillery battalion.
Dedicated to those who fought and died with the 42nd rainbow division. In 1943, the rainbow division was reactivated for duty and deployed to europe in december 1944, when it landed in the french port of marseille. A book of facts concerning the army of the united states u. Liberator 42nd rainbow division, 232 infantry, e company 19211975 my father, john petro, served in the european theater of operations during world war ii where he was awarded the bronze star. See more of 42nd rainbow divisionmillennium chapter on facebook. It was bitter cold with a foot of snow on the ground and no moonlight the night of january 24, 1945, as the green gis of the 42nd rainbow divisions 222nd infantry regiment strained to see the enemy. A book of facts concerning the army of the united states. Wwii germany, januarymay 1945 launched last week at a very special event. It features photographs and maps, and is comprised of 3 pages. A world war ii hero of the rainbow division will be featured in a netflix series about medal of honor recipients.
July 17, 2012 members of the 42nd infantry rainbow division from world war ii, the cold war, iraq and today, gathered to share stories and military experiences with one another. Surrendering waffenss troops guarded by rainbow infantry division soldiers. The 42nd infantry division was created in august 1917, just months after the united states entered world war i, and was sent overseas to france in november. History of the 42nd infantry rainbow division 222nd infantry regiment. Master sergeant vito bertoldo, a company 1st battalion 222 infantry regiment 42d infantry division received the medal of honor for his action in hatten, france 910 january 1945. Roster rainbow division forty second forgotten books. A combat history of world war ii paperback lt hugh c daly. Overview 151st field artilleryworld war i libguides at. A combat history of world war ii paperback overview you may also like product details customer. This book is full of detailed accounts of the movements of the 42nd rainbow division, it is a meticulously researched and mesmerizing read history unfolds with each turn of the page. History of the 42nd infantry rainbow division 222nd infantry. Now, at the age of 93, charles remembers the perils and heartaches of world war ii, recounting the dangers, the friendships. Dec 14, 20 overview this history of the rainbow is a record of the accomplishments of every man who served in the division. Stanford libraries official online search tool for books, media, journals, databases, government documents and more.
It is the story of his contribution to the safety and. The dates after the campaign name are the dates of the campaign not of the division. After an initial station in marseilles, the rainbow division advanced. The first rainbow division was composed of national guard units from 27 states and it was this collection of men which inspired general douglas macarthur.
Publications include books about the 42nd rainbow division and photocopied excerpts of pages from nonfiction books that discuss the 42nd division. On the eve of international holocaust remembrance day. These words brotherhood, comradeship, dedication, duty, honor, countryhave echoed through the decades, through the. Ny guards 42nd division bloodied in battle 75 years ago. In the camp gruber yearbook published in 1944, earl was listed as a staff seargent. May 22, 2020 42nd rainbow infantry division a combat history of world war ii. Sep 18, 2016 the 42nd rainbow division reunion and book launch published september 18, 2016 by ronni sanlo my book the soldier, the avatar, and the holocaust. The 42nd infantry division has served in world war i, world war ii and the global war on terrorism gwot. His collection includes correspondence, journals, periodicals, and memorabilia of his service. A map showing the route taken by the 42nd division of the. Audiovisual boxes 89107 audio cassette materials are contained within boxes 89102. The rainbow division memorial veterans foundation rdvmf has been holding these reunions across the country since the end of world war i. To check the negative implications of this competition and to minimize the impact the mobilization could have upon any one state, the government decided to create a division composed of hand picked national.
Jan 26, 2018 a picture of ehrhardt leading the enemy soldiers out of the forest is featured in a book detailing stories of the 42nd rainbow division. Pin on world war 2 in memory of my grandfather william c. This vintage map chart the journey of the 42nd infantry division throughout europe during world war ii. Bertoldo, who received the medal of honor for heroism in combat near hatten, france in january 1945. But a low ground fog covering the firebreak between their positions in the ohlungen forest and the haguenau forest before them made this an almost useless exercise. Overview 151st field artilleryworld war i libguides. Kendall 151st machine gun battalion, 42nd rainbow division, aef.
These items document the 42nd rainbow division and the rainbow division veterans association as they relate to individuals who were active in the organization. Dec 31, 2019 the regiment had two battalions in the defense, covering a frontage of 7,500 yards, three times the typical frontage for a regiment in defense, according to the 42nd rainbow infantry division combat history of wwii. Dedicated to those who fought and died with the 42nd rainbow division description. The 42nd rainbow division reunion and book launch ronni. This is an interesting, fast paced account of the division s contribution to the victory of american arms in wwii europe. The division is currently headquartered at the glenmore road armory in troy, new york. Published by createspace independent publishing platform, united states 20 isbn 10. This book is a wonderful companion to other books about wwii. In many battles, the young men of the 42nd rainbow division persevered despite having less fire power than the enemy.
It is the story of his contribution to the safety and security of the people of his country and of the world. He fought in the battle of the bulge and liberated. It lays out the steps leading up to the battle of hatten to the liberation of dachau. Ww1 42 rainbow, 167 infantry soldiers and their units. Colonel walter fellenz, of the 222nd infantry regiment, 42nd rainbow infantry division. Army in october 1917 and was in france one month later. Unit history, 42nd infantry rainbow division in world. They carried with them a signed copy of mount of congregation. This collection includes correspondence between mudge and a number of political leaders and world war i veterans of the rainbow division 19181969. Was the rainbow division tarnished by its battlefield. Government printing office, 1950 reproduced at the united. The 42nd infantry rainbow division s history as a unit began with americas entry into world war i.
Book inspires son of wwii vet to find dads battle buddy. The map can be zoomed in and purchased at historyshots. Equipment taken into the trenches, february 1918 251. Earl was transferred from pearl harbor to camp gruber february 5, 1943. The 42nd infantry rainbow divisions history as a unit began with americas entry into world war i.
Dec 22, 2020 the 42nd division had been formed by taking national guard units from 26 states and combining them into a division that stretched across the country like a rainbow, to quote division chief of staff col. Amidst the rush by america to mobilize, individual states competed with each other for the honor to be the first to send their national guard units to fight in the trenches of europe. Recollections of world war ii, charles palmeris account of his experiences as a member of the 42nd infantry, rainbow division, company l, is that of an eyewitness, full of drama and pain. Charles southard obituary 1924 2021 mechanicsville. Mount of congregation is a true story of bravery in the midst of one of the most audacious military operations in american history. As a result of this unified effort, the 42nd infantry division was born in august and. The 42nd infantry division rainbow shines on new york state. The rainbow established somewhat of a reputation for battlefield savagery, particularly at croix rouge farm in the marne salient of 1918, and during the champagnemarne defensive of 15 july 1918. Army 42nd infantry rainbow division s final assault into the heart of nazi germany. Now, at the age of 93, charles remembers the perils and heartaches of world war ii, recounting the dangers, the friendships, the horrors of. Marcel levi was born in thessalonica in 1925 to yosef and sol levi. Feb 05, 2021 this is the unit history of the 42nd infantry division during wwii in europe. This is the unit history of the 42nd infantry division during wwii in europe.
Truly the countess is a legend in her own times, and is a true humanitarian of the world. Honoring the heroes of wwiis 42nd infantry rainbow division courier publishing, 2017 is available at major online booksellers. Overview this history of the rainbow is a record of the accomplishments of every man who served in the division. Army 42nd infantry division cut edge full color patch. Army and navy publishing company of louisiana via internet archive. Boy soldier recollections of world war ii by charles j. Roster of the rainbow division fortysecond major general wm. He has since read the book and says it is 99 percent accurate. This is a history of the combat infantry, of the artillery, the reconnaissance troop, the medical and engineer battalions, the signal, ordnance and quartermaster companies and of the division headquarters personnel. The items within the rdva records document the activities and history of the 42nd rainbow division and of the rainbow division veterans association from 1917 to 2000. My dear friend the countess has been my inspiration and mentor these past years on my inspired journey to produce the wwi miniseries, the 42nd rainbow division since arriving in nyc over 4 years ago. Organized shortly after americas entry into wwi, the division.
Vintage 42nd infantry division wwii rainbow insignia patch ribbed lot of 2. Buy levitra mexico, levitra soft 20 mg rainbowvets online. Rainbow haggadah reminds jewish gis of the meaning of. A rainbow division christmas american battle monuments. The 42nd rainbow division was reactivated at camp gruber, ok. Many of the photos in this book have rarely or never been published before.
The 42nd rainbow division reunion and book launch ronni sanlo. The correspondence is that of soldiers, veterans, and their families, and relates primarily to the activities of the division and of the association. Roster of the rainbow division fortysecond major general. An untold story of wwiis fortysecond rainbow division. Army battle casualties and nonbattle deaths in world war ii, final report, 1 december 1941 31 december 1946. Facing the americans were elements of a german tank division, a paratroop division and an infantry division. Activated 14 jul 1943 entered combat 24 dec 1944 days of combat 106 casualties 3,971.
United states army infantry division, 42nd worldcat identities. Surrendering waffenss troops guarded by rainbow infantry. The 42nd infantry division has served in world war i, world war ii and the. The division was drawn from the national guards of 26 states and the district of columbia. Unit history, 42nd infantry rainbow division in world war.
Davis describes battle scenes with concussive clarity while faithfully retelling his grandfather. The 42nd infantry division participated in major wwii campaigns and is recognized for liberating the dachau concentration camp in 1945. My dear friend the countess has been my inspiration and mentor these past years on my inspired journey to produce the wwi miniseries, the 42nd rainbow division since arriving in nyc over 4 years ago my name is alan sands, creator, writer, producer, of the 42nd rainbow division miniseries project. The 42nd infantry division during world war ii holocaust. Honoring the heroes of wwiis 42nd infantry rainbow division courier publishing, 2017 is.
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