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 At Greenville, Mississippi enroute to Camp Atterbury from Texas |
 Kentucky Derby, Louisville, Kentucky - 1952 |
 Kentucky Derby, Louisville, Kentucky - 1952 |
 Mr. Daniel Miller - Band Director |
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HEADQUARTERS 31ST INFANTRY DIVISION
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L. O. No 1307, Hq. 31st Inf Div,
Ft Jackson, S.C., dtd 20 Sept 51, Cont. PVT RICHARD DiPETE US52100697 PVT THOMAS J. DiPRETORO US52100739 PVT ALEXANDER FABIAN U855112952 PVT. DONALD FAFFLEY US51086717 PVT RICHARD J. FIUME US61087883 PVT NICHOLAS G. GERACIMOS US52077206 PVT HERMAN GORELICK US51086111 PVT JOHN T. GRAY US55099375 PVT BEN S. GRISAFI US51007953 PVT JOSEPH G. GUADAGNO US51010535 PVT WILLIAM HAMILTON, JR. LUS51006622 PVT JAMES P. HODGES US55134830 PVT ROBERT W HOLMES US55099346 PVT ROBERT W. NORTON US51006866 PVT ERNEST F. KAAK US54010971 PVT JAMES R. KELLY US56112148 PVT LEWIS G. KIMBALL, JR. LTS55097870 PVT JOHN. F. LABIGALINI US51013971 PVT WILLIAM R. LOWERY US52036698 PVT EDWARD T. MARKESE RA46005822 PVT PHILLIP J. McCARTHY US51008650 PVT ARNOLD J. MESSINA US51086000 PVT DAVID J. MUELLER RA16364205 PVT JOHN L. NIELSON US55085310 PVT NORMAN G. PAIGE RA16364226 PVT STANLEY POPKIN US51087843 PVT PAUL J. REICHERT RA16361607 PVT STUART R. RIST US51039173 PVT AMADO E. RODRIGUEZ, JR. US54042516 PVT WILLIAM M. RYAN US51088827 PVT LESLIE E. SANDERS US55099043 PVT ARNOLD S. SARCIONE RA11221524 PVT DONALD W. SCHLUNDT US55112-1130 PVT PAUL E. SCHULTZ US352099902 PVT HERBERT H. SEEFELDT US55101040 PVT HERBERT J. SEYLER US52075862 PVT EDWARD SHANE US52100784 PVT RICHARD H. SIZER US55101482 PVT WARREN F., STAWITCKE US55113042 PVT JOSEPH J. TELLO US51006808 PVT NORMAN E. THOEMKE US55101325 PVT CARL R. WEISS RA15449985 PVT EDWARD A. WOOD US52077159 PVT FRANKLIN V. ZIMMER US55099426 PVT GEORGE To MARINAKES US55112707 200th -INFANTRY REGIMENT - BAND CPL THOMAS E. WHITE NG24532518 PFC LYNN A. PEPPER NG24526332 PVT WALTER W. ARSTRONG US51086263 PVT PETER E. GERACI US51086481 PVT DONALD B. HOFFMAN US51088131 PVT JOHN W. McGRATH US52077110 PVT DONALD H. RUGGLES US55090159 PVT HOWARD O. RUST RA12362243 PVT JAMES E. STEINBORN US55098132 PVT GILBERT SUNDE US55098109 2. No per diem auth. |
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L.O. No. 1307,
Hq. 31st Inf Div, Ft Jackson, S. C. dyd 20 Sept 51. Cont.
3. TDN. Govt trans auth. (Auth: TWX Hq 3rd Army, dtd 18 Sept 51 AJOPN-0-41). BY COMMAND OF MAJOR GENERAL PAXTON: WILLIAM K. MURRAY DISTRIBUTION: Off & EM Concerned 15 |
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THE 31ST INFANTRY "DIXIE" DIVISION |
| Fort Jackson Journal Friday, January 26, 1951 Fort Jackson Welcomes 31st 'Dixie' Division Dixie Division, We Know Your History Well The division was organized in October, 1917, at Camp wheeler, Ga., and went overseas during September, October and November, 1918. Upon arrival in France it was designated as a replacement division. The personnel of most of the units were withdrawn and sent to other organizations. A somewhat skeletonized division remained at Brest, returning to the U. S. in December, 1918, and was demobilized early in 1919. The 31st was reorganized in 1923 as a National Guard division with its several component units coming form Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. The 124th Infantry Regiment was organized from companies which date back to June 1921. A cross of red on the shield is from the flag of the State of Florida. The 155th Infantry dates back to 1798 when it was organized as the Adams County, Mississippi Militia. It fought in the War of 1812, the Creek Indian War, the Mexican War, and then as the First Mississippi Volunteers, it participated in the War Between the States. When World War I broke out it was stationed on the Mexican border and later saw service overseas with the 39th Infantry Division. Its regimental motto is "Stand Fast." 31st Combat Highlights Once having reached the Southwest Pacific the 31st wasted little time moving into combat. In March 1944, the 124th Infantry Regiment went to Aitape and caught a heavy assignment for its first action. In the bloody fighting along the Druinimor River the regiment killed more than 3,000 of the enemy and played a major part in breaking the back of the by-passed Japanese 18th Army. |
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| Dixie Band Leaves
Next Thursday for New York by Sgt Phil Eingert The 31st Infantry (Dixie) Division's 102-piece Band leaves Atterbury next Thursday for New York where it will participate in the grand parade of the American Legion's National Convention. On its way to New York, it is scheduled to stop at Warren, Pa., for a concert a week from today. It is scheduled to lead the Alabama delegation in the Legion's colorful parade Tuesday., August 26. While in New York, the Dixie Bandsmen will appear on several national radio and television shows. During the last 18 months the Band has been heard by millions of people and has traveled 18,000 miles to play at parades and concerts. An estimated 60,000,000 persons saw the Band in television May 3 when it played the traditional "My Old Kentucky Home" at the Kentucky Derby. Highlight of the Band's return trip to Atterbury will be at Gettysburg, Pa., where the Dixiemen will parade on the historic Civil War battleground. Dixie Band to Play Eight County Fairs It's County Fair time in Indiana and thousands of Hoosiers visiting these events will be entertained by the 102-piece Dixie Division Band. This week they helped nearby Johnson County observe its 100th Anniversary Agricultural Fair. In all, the busy bandsmen will play eight events across the stare in the next few weeks. Dixie Division Begins Its Trek
To Texas Motor convoys of the 31st Infantry (Dixie) Division, famous Southern outfit of two world wars, are scheduled to roll out of Fort Jackson this week en route west to participate in "Exercise Long Horn", joint Army-Air Force maneuver in Texas. Throughout the next few days approximately 1,960 vehicles, carrying about 3,000 Dixie Division troops and equipment, will pass through six southern states on the way to the maneuver area at Fort Hood, Texas. The Dixie Division, originally composed of national guardsmen from Alabama and Mississippi, leaves its former home station at Fort Jackson, S. C. after 13 months to operate in a supporting role during the gigantic exercise. The advance echelon will link later in March with nearly 11,000 men who will fly to Texas in a spectacular air movement. It will mark the first time a complete combat division will be flown to a maneuver area. The convoy movement has been broken down into five march units. The first elements left Sunday and successive march units will pull out through March 18. Controlling the motor movement is Brigadier General James A. Lake of Greenville, Miss. General Lake will command the Dixie Division Artillery units during the "Exercise Long Horn". The convoy will halt six times on its scheduled 1228-mile trip to Texas. Overnight bivouac stops on the itinerary include Macon, Ga.; Montgomery, Ala.; Meridian and Vicksburg, Miss., Shreveport, La.; and Palestine, Texas. Traveling with the first Dixie Division contingent to Texas will be the 31 Division Band. This 100-piece band will play for citizens at each of the bivouac stops. Last August the Dixie bandsmen drew a tremendous ovation form the crowds as they led the Veterans of Foreign Wars parade down Fifth Avenue in New York City. Two months later they played at the American Legion convention at Miami, Fla. In all, the colorful Dixie Division Band has traveled more than 12,000 miles on its stints across the continent. Under the command of Major General A. G. Paxton of Greenville, Miss., the 31st Division entered active duty in January 1951. Within the span of a few weeks the hometown units were augmented by personnel from all parts of the country, lending a cosmopolitan touch to the outfit without destroying its hereditary Southern flavor. Basic and advanced unit training wove the Dixie Division into a tightly knit combat team. Its latent capabilities were demonstrated before Third Army officials during the regimental and combat team and division maneuvers last October and November at Camp Marshall, N. C. Upon completion of "Exercise Long Horn", the 31st Division will move to Camp Atterbury, Ind., for a change of station. Dixie Division To Parade On June
14 The 31st (Dixie) Division will present its first full dress review here June 14. Open to the public, the parade will start at 2 p. m. The Division will be reviewed by Maj. Gen. A. G. Paxton, division and post commander, and visiting dignitaries. The Dixie group will march to the music of its famed gray-clad band. The public will also be treated to a $2 million display of military equipment. Highlights include demonstrations of an underwater jeep, construction of a floating bridge and flying pickups of packages and messages. |
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