I joined the 51st aib, 4th armored division in march 1946 in passau. Division insignia of the united states army wikimedia commons. The division played an important role during world war ii in the invasions of north africa and sicily and the liberation of france, belgium, and the netherlands and the invasion of germany. During world war ii the denotation 48th infantry division was a phantom division created for operation quicksilver, part of operation.
Division emblem 48th patch armored wwii phantom infantry ghost 1944 military vtg vtg wwii. For a short time, circa 1948, at least part of the national guard 48th infantry division used this patch before a new patch the red and white star was designed. This full color patch is made by the same manufacturer that supplies the us military. I always ship the same day a payment is confirmed or the following business in the case of weekend or holidays. This patch was also used for a few years by florida national guardsman before they created a new patch for the 48th infantry division. It was formed in 1944 as a phantom division as part of operations quicksilver and fortitude south ii. On this spot, in february 1977, the remains of 2 american soldiers were discovered from the 48th inf bn 7th armored division both killed 5 october 1944. Your one stop shop for authentic us military insignia. United states army 49th armored division class a patch. Our patches are of the highest quality and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Us army infantry division patches, military gifts and. The 4th armored division landed at utah beach on july, 1944, a month after the dday invasion june 6, 1944 of the french normandy coast. Combat interviews of the 48th armored infantry battalion. White troops in the 3rd brigade were used in the formation of the 9th armored division 9th ad noted for its stand at bastogne and the capture of the remagen bridge.
Then there was the 48th infantry division that existed in the georgia national guard from 1946 through 1955 when it was converted to the 48th armored division. All army patches can be found in this category including full color patches, scorpion patches, acu patches, and all tabs. It is one of few units in the us military that also saw service as a unit of the confederate states of america during the american civil war. One division that often gets mixed up is the 48th infantry division. In 1963, it was reorganized and redesignated as the 2nd bn, 48th infantry. United states army 49th armored division acu patch. Apr, 2008 page 1 of 17 armored patches worn on chest posted in army and usaaf.
After the war the unit was inactivated at camp shanks, new york, then reactivated at camp roberts, california. Please check back regularly because we are always adding new patches. The 2nd armored division hell on wheels was an armored division of the united states army. Class a patches, known broadly as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are embroidered patches used by major formations of the united states army. The brigade was redesignated on 14 january 2000 as headquarters and. The 48th division not listed and known as the hurricane division. This army patch has and adhesive backing so you either iron or stitch it on. I picked up this shirt a while back with a large grouping. Among them were the men of the 14th armored division.
Product description militarybest is proud to offer this 4th armored division patch. The casualties suffered by a typical american infantry regiment serving in world war ii were horrendous. Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. United states army 3rd acr armored cavalry regiment class a patch. Proudly serving the us military with their army unit crest, uniform ranks, air force and navy patches since 1968. The 49th armored division patch w tab usually ships in 15 business days. Find us army division caps, military gifts and more at. Army is unique among the armed services in that all soldiers are required to wear the. It is an interlocked ornament, found in nordic monuments, composed of three torques. Elements of the 48th armored division, circa 1960, probably the 124th infantry of florida. A platoon from co a, 124th infantry, 48th infantry division, florida national guard circa 29 march 1948. In october 1957, it was redesignated the 2nd armored rifle battalion, 48th infantry, assigned to the 3rd armored division, and activated in west germany. The division was formed in 1949 and deactivated in 1955 to form the fortyeighth armored division.
Over a period of about five years in the mid50s, his local. The 49th armored division nicknamed the lone star was one of two armored divisions in the united states army national guard, redesignated from the 36th infantry division the tpatchers after world war ii, and organized and federally recognized on 24 february 1947. Recollections from our time on freedoms frontier 1948 1972 the 14th armored cavalry regiment, together with the 2nd and 6th, was activated in germany in 1948 following imposition of the soviet blockade of west berlin. According to the national guard, the 40th infantry division would consist of the 40th infantry brigade combat team, the 41st infantry brigade combat team, the 29th infantry brigade combat team, the 207th infantry brigade combat team, the 81st armored brigade combat team, and the 40th aviation brigade. Thurman, robert lee robert lee thurman of stone mountain passed away on october 26 at the age of 84. Renda aloysius gonsowski beiden gesneuveld op 5 oktober 1944 translation. Within weeks, the breakthrough division was sweeping across france. The mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the armored force symbolize integrity and esprit. Vith, belgium 2023 january 1945 click here for information about this book. Army is unique among the armed services in that all soldiers are required to wear the patch of their headquarters as.
In my travels around this great website, i believe i saw this patch listed as a 46th infantry division or ghost division patch. The brigade deployed its main body starting on 2 september 2003, closing in kuwait by 11 september 2003. Find us army infantry division patches, military gifts and more at. Freefall us army 48th infantry brigade sport parachute. Reconstituted in 1942 again as company b, 48th armored infantry in the 7th armored division and then redesignated as the 38th armored infantry, it served in world war ii in northern france, rhineland, ardennesalsace, and central european campaigns. If you have any stories or thoughts on the subject, please contact me. Left ssi 82nd airborne division with airborne tab and combat 101st airborne division ssi with tab, pathfinder badge on leftpocket, cib, master parachutists badge, local made name tape and issue army tape, excellent color and condition, still starched, used. My grandfather served in both the 48th infantry division and 48th armored division.
During the cold war, the division was primarily based at fort. The members and sponsors of the korean war project. The lightning, tracks, and cannon were added in 1941 when the armored force was reactivated. Most of its units were located within the florida army national guard and the georgia army national guard. The individual unit designations are indicated by the number at the top of the patch. Us army armored division unit crests saunders military insignia.
During world war ii the denotation 48th infantry division was used for a deceptive formation created for operation quicksilver, part of. After action report, 48th armored medical battalion, 2nd armored division, 25 july 43 thru sept 43, june 44 thru may 45. A platoon from co a, 124th infantry, 48th infantry division, florida national guard circa march 29, 1948. Army history, the lineage of the 48th infantry brigade can be traced back to 1825. We offer the most complete collection of authentic army division patches available. The 2nd and 14th cavalry were inactivated and their personnel transferred into the newly formed 2nd and 14th armored regiments, both elements of the new armored division. The 7the armored division was activated on 1 march 1942. The 48th chemical brigade is the only active duty nbcdefense brigade in the army. They arrived in england june 1944 to begin their world war ii combat assignments the division landed on omaha beach and utah beach in august 1944, being assigned to the u. The 4th armored division the holocaust encyclopedia. For example, by the end of january, 1945, the 47 th infantry regiment which fought in france and germany had lost well over 100% of their strength to battle casualties, where men were either killed, wounded, missing, or taken as prisoner of war. During world war ii the denotation 48th infantry division was used for a deceptive formation created for operation quicksilver. Phantom ghost division patches discussion page 2 army. Battalionlevel officers of the 23rd armored infantry battalion.
During the battle of the bulge, the unit provided badly needed support to the encircled us forces in bastogne, belgium. At that time we were living in a school house down near the point. Acu patches, known broadly as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are embroidered patches used by major formations of the united states army. Please choose your area of interest from the menu above or for additional information about the 14th armored division there are also links below. Each formation has a unique formation patch, and the u. Army is unique among the armed services in that all soldiers are required to. Lucky seventh the mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the armored force symbolize integrity and esprit. This is the 48th division ghost patch used in wwii. Us army military insignia,us army patches,shoulder sleeve. Offered for sale is an original us army 48th armored division tab in excellent unsewn condition. Army is unique among the armed services in that all soldiers are required to wear the patch of their headquarters as part of their.
The four white areas have eight points that suggest the division number. Does anyone know the history and authority for the wear of the armored triangle ssi for divisions and battalions above the left breast pocket of utility uniforms. Aug 31, 2011 46th infantry division ghost posted in army and usaaf. Robert thurman obituary decatur, ga atlanta journal. This cap as an embroidered patch with the 4th armored division onto the cap. This is a black, polyester, six panel, full back not mesh and fully adjustable cap. The 48th armored division was a division of the united states army national guard from september 1946 until 1968. The 48th division ghost patch used during world war ii. View of a clearing station, somewhere behind utah beach, normandy, taken june 6 7, 1944 triage of airborne casualties and patients here follows a list of organic medical units, assigned to specific divisions throughout world war 2.
Us army 48th armored division hurricane tab patch 298f. This 4th armored division patch measures 4 in diameter and is made of the highest quality materials. Shoulder patch used by the national guard 48th infantry division from 16 february 1949 to 1 november 1955. This is where the 3 rivers come together, the inn, the ilse, and the danube,, not sure of the spelling. The 48th infantry brigade combat team 48th ibct macon volunteers is a modular infantry brigade of the georgia army national guard.
After action report, 48th armored medical battalion, 2nd. This information courtesy the purple heart magazine. Several are available and multiple tabs will incur no additional shipping cost. Free to all visitors but our members and sponsors keep us online. The 49th armored division was a unit of the texas army national guard trhat was mobilized on october 15, 1961 during the berlin crisis. On 29 january 1968, the division was eliminated and the 40th infantry brigade and 40th armored brigade were organized.
Ocp patch nsn 8455100th training division 101st airborne division 104th training division. It was an infantry division from 1946 to 1955 and redesignated as the 48th armored division from 1955 to 1968. Initially attached to the 82nd airborne division, the brigade occupied area of operations topeka and conducted transition of authority with the 3rd squadron, 3rd armored cavalry regiment on 26 september 2003. Freefall us army 48th infantry brigade sport parachute club. Most of its units were part of the florida army national guard and the georgia army national guard. Vith salient december 1721, 1944 click here for information about this book. Us army infantry division patches, military gifts and more. During world war ii the denotation 48th infantry division was a phantom division created for operation quicksilver, part of operation fortitude south ii. Us army military insignia and patches, flashes, unit crests, rank chevrons and collar insignia. There was a phantom 48th infantry division that had an approved ssi but apparently never existed. For a short time, circa 1948, at least part of the national guard 48th infantry division used this.