The adopted suggestion was, "Call it the 'Yankee Division' as all New Inactivated 31 August 1945 in Germany. There is always the [9][10][9][a], During the war, the divisions of the British Army were divided between "Higher Establishment" and "Lower Establishment" formations. FRANCE Q. COOK, G-304, AND MOST RECENTLY, LTC JAY M. HAMILTON, I-304. SADLY THAT MOMENT ARRIVED ALL TOO SOON. during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Squad, D Troop, 89th Cavalry [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. 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. 7:30 am - 9:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) Detachments, 17.06.1944-17.08.1944 & 03.10.1944-08.05.1945, A Battery, 116th AAA Gun Battalion (Mobile), 15.06.1944-17.08.1944 & 08.10.1944-08.05.1945, 18.06.1944-28.06.1944 & 27.07.1944-05.08.1944, 1 Platoon, A Company, 661st Tank Battalion Gen. Henry C. Evans, treasurer. [10][12] On 18 November 1941, the Norfolk County Division was abolished and reformed as the 76th Infantry Division, a "Lower Establishment" division. Howitzer), 26th FA Battalion, 9th Division (105mm 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 My wife and I returned in 2000 when the reunion was held in Louisville, KY, in 2001 at Fort McCoy, WI and again in 2002 in Denver, CO. My intentions on this website are to provide a source of information about the history of the 76th Infantry Divison. Armored Division. The combined Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. The phantom division was part of the notional British Fourth Army, to be used for the fictitious Operation Trolleycar. (C) Battalion, 9th Division, 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 18.02.1945-22.02.1945. THIS AND THE AWARENESS OF THEIR SACRIFICES, IS MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THIS WEBSITE. Since that time I have become very attached to it. Constituted 5 August 1917 as the 76th Division. Squad, 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-15.08.1944, 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. David W. Sowers. The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning 'FIRST SON'. 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. While the deception effort was not a complete success, it managed to divert German attention to the northern flank for the remainder of the war. Engineers Battalion, 9th Armored Div. I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on It was then responsible for providing final tactical and field training to soldiers who had already passed their initial training. The division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. [1][19] These three divisions were supplemented by a fourth training formation, the 80th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which was raised on 1 January 1943. "Sometimes referred to as the "Liberty Bell Division", no research has confirmed this as an official name, rather the Division has always been known to us as the 'ONAWAY DIVISION'. [1] The division, like its predecessor, comprised the 213th, the 220th and the 222nd Infantry Brigades. Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". Proudly created with Wix.com. "Onaway" Please see our ongoing project to put all the roster information into an online database: 36th Infantry Division Database Project. separated by an olive drab line; a three-pronged white device is superimposed Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. Despite the British ceasing their attempts to deceive the Germans about this possible landing and the Germans not believing all that had been reported to them, the Germans remained anxious about a landing along the northern coast for the remainder of the war.[35][36]. The reforms intended to address this, with many of the newly raised battalions being "converted to other arms, particularly artillery and armour". [1], On 30 June 1944, the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, along with the other training divisions, had a combined total of 22,355 men. In September and October 1944, the 76th ID was again refreshed with new troops before surrendering in 1945 in Slovakia. AN OCCASION WE EXPECTED BUT STILL DREADED. Gun), A Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. 1 Platoon, A Company, 269th Engineers [1] The paper strength of an infantry division at this time was 17,298 men. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, June 15, 1920, he 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'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. 1 Platoon, A Company, 15th Engineers [23][b] The soldiers were given five weeks of additional training at the section, platoon and company level, before undertaking a final three-day exercise. WebBerner, Erhard-Heinrich 76th Infantry Division 650 Berold German Luftwaffe 436 Berthold, Gerhard 31st Infantry Division 650 Bertram, Oskar 2nd Flak Division ` 651 Betz, Paul 50th Infantry Division 650 Betzel, Clemens 539th Landesschutzen Division 651 Beukemann, Helmuth 75th Infantry Division 650 Beukemann, Helmuth 539th Landesschutzen WebHeadquarters, 76th Infantry Division Headquarters Company, 76th Infantry Division 76th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop 301st Engineer Combat Battalion 304th Infantry [34] The deception effort was kept up until 1945, being wound down in January. WebAssociation: 76th Infantry Division Association, 6 South Calvert Street, Baltimore 2, Md., Brig. Reconnaissance Squad, 09.08.1944-15.08.1944 & 09.03.1945-13.03.1945, 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance [13] That day, the division was assigned artillery, an anti-tank regiment, engineers and signallers; reconnaissance troops joined the division in January 1942. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. 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. This and similar errors led the British to understand the capability of the Germans to intercept wireless communications in the United Kingdom. Eisenhower wanted as many as possible to witness the camps. graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1942. Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". Private, First Class. During 1944, the British Army was facing a manpower crisis. After all available British troops had left the United Kingdom for France, the division was disbanded in September 1944. The combined colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the National colors (of red, white and blue). Infantry Battalion, 27th Armored Infantry Battalion, 9th Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. The army did not have enough men to replace the losses to front line infantry. 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Assemble at assigned tables - Happy Hour 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 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. Squad Leader 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. 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. Sergeant. (SP), 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance This information is too valuable to forget. If you havent already done so, we suggest that you request a copy of his Official Military Personnel File (OMPF). Howitzer), A, C & E Companies, 5th Ranger Sergeant. We made this decision at our September reunion in Charleston, WV. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. This document included the division and had a near perfect listing of its subordinate units, with one exception. as a Brigadier General after 35 years of military service. 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. 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. [22][28], The creation of the fictitious division arose from an actual reorganisation of British forces. GERALD BROWN, Webmaster (155mm Gun), 34th FA Battalion, 9th Division (155mm Activated 1 November 1946 with headquarters at Hartford, Connecticut. When the Battle of Arnhem failed, the notional invasion plan was temporarily scrapped. We will be going to Baltimore on one day, visiting the WWII Memorial and laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on another day. I'm writing to give everybody a "heads-up" on the last Reunion of the 76th Infantry Division. [13] The 76th Division was assigned to II Corps and maintained its previous mission of defending the Norfolk coastline. 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. The former were intended for deployment overseas and combat, whereas the latter were strictly for home defence in a static role. On behalf of our Committee we wish everyone our best for the Holidays. WebThe division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. In 1944, the 76th ID was involved in heavy fighting with Soviet troops in the Ukraine and eastern Romania. This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. Kudos to Jim Barrett for finding this place as rates downtown are prohibitive. 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. The division was organized as a full Armored is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th 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. Home, 35 Green Street, NEWBURYPORT." [27] On 1 September 1944, the division was disbanded. [25][c] The remaining 21,255 men were considered ineligible for service abroad, due to a variety of reasons, ranging from medical, not being considered fully fit or not yet fully trained. My association with the 76th Infantry Division has been very brief. We will use the Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. 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 [17], The division was involved in establishing the ability of the Abwehr (German military intelligence). In his effects was a hard cover book, similar to school year books, of the 180 Infantry, 45th Division, THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. [33] Trolleycar was revived to convince the Germans that the Fourth Army would land near Emden, in support of an imaginary assault by the First Canadian Army, that would be launched west of Arnhem and through the Netherlands. 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 They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 With the transfer of equipment, the 76th was notionally raised to the "Higher Establishment" and assigned to reinforce the 21st Army Group. Troops would then be ready to be sent overseas to join other formations. Activated in December 1921 with headquarters at Hartford, Connecticut. AS WE WATCHED OUR NEW LIST OF FRIENDS BECOME SHORTER EACH YEAR, IT WAS ALWAYS A REMINDER OF THE FAST APPROACHING "FINAL REUNION". During his long, accomplished lifetime, his happiest The 4th Armored Division was activated during World War II on 15 April 1941 with 3,800 men (10,000 by the end of May 1941) from various other units, at Pine Camp (Camp Drum, 1951; Fort Drum, 1974), New York under its first Commanding General, Brigadier General Henry W. Baird.. World War II. HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. There is always the possibility that a soldier who served with them is not listed. 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. The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. Richard Schappel / France Cook / Richard Dawley / Harold Lindberg Veterans of G Company, 304th Infantry Regiment great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. 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. (C) Battalion, 69th Division, 13.06.1944-05.07.1944 & 29.07.1944-05.08.1944 Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Return to Hotel (from Ft. McHenry) Publication: We Ripened Fast, The Unofficial It was created when the Norfolk County Division, initially raised in 1940 to defend the Norfolk coast from a potential German invasion, was redesignated. Information about the 76th Infantry Division Association can be obtained from: "Elliott Carr Cutler Jr. Captain GORDON W. PEEK They will not provide this service from Reagan Airport. colors of the field, the device, and the chief are the national colors. & 08.02.1945-12.02.1945, 16th Armored FA Battalion, 9th Armored After five additional weeks of training, the soldiers were posted to fighting formations overseas. A three pronged white device is superimposed on the blue Chief. A cover story was established to explain the change in the division's status. His survivors include his son, Elliott C. Cutler, III, and wife Wendy, of Ipswich; THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. Attachments The 76th Infantry Division was created on 26 August 1939 together with the 23rd Infantry Division in Potsdam. & 09.08.1944-14.08.1944, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance 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. THE 62ND AND LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION WAS ENJOYED BY ALL AS THE LAST HOUR OF THE LAST DAY OF THE FINAL REUNION GREW CLOSER. 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. [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. In World War I the 76th was the first division of the [31], As a deception unit, the division was assigned to the bogus Operation Trolleycar. Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. ), died early Monday morning at Country Rehab & Nursing Center in Newburyport. Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. Also, to provide a source for study and review of a defining moment in American history. Divisional information The Web76th Infantry Division Liberty Bell Division. 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Informal Get-Together (cash bar), Saturday - 27 October Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. Friday - 26 October Inactivated 14 January 1919 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. 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. Private, First Class. WebAssistant Division Commander Artillery Commander Chief of Staff Assistant Chief of Staff G-1 05.11.1943 Lt. Col. Charles S. Ware Assistant Chief of Staff G-2 Assistant Chief of Staff G-3 Assistant Chief of Staff G-4 Assistant Chief of Staff G-5 Adjutant General Other information Call sign Danger Divisional troops Top Infantry Field Artillery (FA) The battles of the 78th Division were likened by the French to a bolt of lightning, leaving the field blood red. Stay healthy for 25-28 October 2007! WebMen of the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, 36th Infantry Division, march through Bahe en route for Mandalay, January 1945. A note from LTC (Ret) Robert M. Donahoe about upcoming reunion. times were always with family. Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. There will be no calling hours. 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. The large intake of men into the army had considerably increased the infantry arm. Funeral services and interment at West Point will be private Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. David W. Sowers. [19][20] On 20 December, the division was renamed the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, becoming a training formation in the process. 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. The 76th Division, along with the 48th Infantry and 77th Infantry divisions, was changed from a "Lower Establishment" unit to a "Reserve Division". Our last Reunion will be held in Washington, DC from the period of 25-28 October 2007. Ordered into active military service 15 June 1942 and reorganized at Fort George G, Meade, Maryland. Proudly created with Wix.com. Activated 15 Jun 1942 Entered Combat 19 Jan 1945 Ardennes Days of Combat 107 Casualties 2,395 The 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. It landed at Le Havre, France, 12 January 1945, and proceeded to the Limesy concentration area. MY WIFE AND I WERE ABLE TO ATTEND 5 OF THE LAST 9 REUNIONS, AN OCCASION WE LOOKED FORWARD TO EVERY YEAR. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. (C) Battalion, 28th Armored Div. With the arrival of winter in late 1941, the threat of invasion subsided. 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. WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 Asst. WebMy name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. I first contacted the Association at the end of 1998. Other ideas are under consideration and are presently being pursued. Squad (less C Troop), C Troop, 102nd Cavalry Squad, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance [18][22] Soldiers who had completed their corps training, were sent to these training divisions. The Division Insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field & a blue chief, separated by an olive drab line. 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. [3][5][6] These divisions were largely static, lacking mobility and also divisional assets such as artillery, engineers and reconnaissance forces. his daughter, Genevieve Names, and husband Gerald, of Salt Lake City, Utah, five grandchildren, one It was a wonderful experience meeting the men of the 76th Infantry Division, and to feel their pride in this great Division. National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia 6:45 pm - 6:50 pm Memorial Candle Ceremony (begins with all seated) I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! Divisional troops The division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, The hotel is located at 2200 Centerville Road, Herndon, VA 20170. Of this number, only 1,100 were immediately available as replacements for the 21st Army Group. In 1944, the 76th ID was involved in heavy fighting with Soviet troops in 'ONAWAY' is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th Division trained. He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Spalding) Cutler. [31], R Force, the Fortitude deception staff, seized upon this opportunity to retain the division as a phantom unit. Redesignated 1 August 1942 as the 76th Infantry Division. 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