Thundering herd, iron snake, showhorse, and tornadonickname history. Thundering herd the mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the armored force symbolize integrity and esprit. Milton was a veteran of the 8th armored division and served as a medic with the 7th armored infantry battalion and was decorated with the bronze star medal. The 8th armored then took on the 116th panzer division in its drive toward dorsten, keypoint of the northern flank of the then forming ruhr river pocket. The 9th armored division served on occupation duties in germany throughout the summer of 1945. The tab is crudely made which leads me to believe it might be theatermade. It was also known as the iron snake late in the war, after a. After training at tidworth, england, the 8th armored division landed in france, 5 january 1945, and assembled in the bacqueville area of upper normandy. I joined the 51st aib, 4th armored division in march 1946 in passau.
Us soldiers of the 8th armored division and the german civilians moving on the streets of hinsbeck in germany. Us army 8th armored division thundering herd 4 inch patch. Army 8th armored division patch north bay listings. David copland historical document 88th armored cavalry recon febapr.
Noncommissioned officers of company b, 65th aib camp campbell, ky 1944 the 20th armored division u. The 8th armored arrived in the european theater of operations in november of 1944 and immediately set about a final training program designed to familiarize the division with what they could expect to encounter across the channel on the european mainland. Object shoulder sleeve insignia, 8th infantry division, united states army, known as the golden arrow or pathfinder division, of the type used during world war ii. Army 8th armored division thundering heard military pin. It was, in many respects, a mirror of 7th south african infantry division a provisional 1977 order of battle had 8 armoured division organised as follows. Whether you are looking for reports from a short period or time or whether you need reports covering the entire war, our military research specialists can locate the morning reports and rosters of the army unit you are researching. See more ideas about division, sherman tank and world war ii. Buy us army 8th armored division thundering herd ssi 3 4four decal sticker lot. It was also known as the iron snake late in the war, after a correspondent for newsweek likened the 8th to a great ironclad snake as it crossed the rhine river in late march 1945. At that time we were living in a school house down near the point.
During his faithful service, he was the recipient of the purple heart. All hook and loop patches, the loop part must be sewnon only. On 2 october 1945, the division embarked on ships and set sail for the united states. A brief history of the 8th armored division thundering herd the 8th armored division was activated at fort knox, kentucky, on 1 apr 1942. Army 8th armored division patch aprox 3 866 6228764. Edward prescott mcduffee enlisted in the army on april 28, 1943 and served as a military policeman mp in the 8th armored division the thundering herd or iron snake in the european theater operation england, france, holland, czechoslovakia, austria and germany. And i thank you for keeping alive the spirit of the 8th armored division. Return to table of contents thundering herd the mixture of insignia and distinctive colors of several arms incorporated in the armored force symbolize integrity and esprit. Battlefield commission prisoner of war killed in action oak leaf cluster posthumous go record for award not found yet.
It is an interlocked ornament, found in nordic monuments, composed of three torques. Looking for reliable information or news facts about ww2. Silver star world war ii 8th armor division home of. Cca 9th armored division was relieved by other american units on 12 may 1945 and returned to germany to rejoin their parent division. Below is a list of headstone and memorial symbols that can be found across the u. The 9th armored division was cited for extraordinary heroism and gallantry in combat in the vicinity of waldbillig and savelborn, luxembourg from 1622 december 1944 during.
Our mission is to gather and preserve the stories, pictures, records, and archival data of the 8th armored division, and keep their memory alive for the future through. On the 9th of january the tide was beginning to turn. The 8th crossed the lippe river, and assembled at selm. The 6th armored division super sixth was an armored division of the united states army during world war ii. Milton shapiro passed away on saturday, march 28th, at just short of 99 years. On 31 march the division was relieved by units of the 75th inf. Us army 2nd infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with a. The 8th armored division was an armored division of the united states army that served in the. This patch is typically shipped in 15 business days and like all of our products, carry a 100% customer satisfaction guarantee.
It was formed from the 37th armored regiment upon completing training at pine camp ny. History of the 7th armored division thundering herds 8th armored division tornado 8th armored division bridge 9th armored division history of. Thundering heard military pin is made from the highest quality materials. The division participated in several major battles including operation cobra, the battle of the bulge and the battle of arracourt. The rolling 8ball 8th tank battalion of the 4th armored division. All patches are sealed with a plastic glue backing in which it can be sewnon or ironedon. Reinforced by part of the 320th regiment, 35th infantry division, the 6th armored division pushed forward on an attack. This is where the 3 rivers come together, the inn, the ilse, and the danube,, not sure of the spelling. This collector pin is fully guaranteed and would make a wonderful addition to your collection as well as a great gift idea. The 8th armoured division was an armoured division of the british army during the second world war. The 66th and final 5th armored division association reunion will be held in bangor, maine on june 1417, 2012. The division was initially called the iron snake, but subsequently adopted the thundering herd moniker and another, its war code name of tornado.
The 20th armored division arrived at le havre, france, 16 february 1945. The 12th armored division landed at liverpool, england, 2 october 1944. Wwii genuine shoulder sleeve insignia of the 8th armored division thundering herd or iron snake. At marktbreit, the division was attached to the iii corps. Us army 8th infantry division shoulder sleeve patch with an 8 pierced by a yellow arrow. After fording the werra river and advancing deeper into the german state of thuringia, the 6th armored division overran the buchenwald concentration camp on april 11, 1945.
Get army morning reports and rosters golden arrow military. Military units military service military uniforms us army patches military insignia division badges ww2 awesome. The 8th division landed in france on january 5, 1945, fought its way through france and holland, and enterd germany in march. We say goodbye to another one of our treasured heroes. Army 8th armored divisions combat service identification badge by ofmany as a tshirt, classic tshirt, triblend tshirt. The nickname, the thundering herd, was coined before the division went to europe in late 1944. Wear your pin proudly or offer as a military gift to friends or family that served.
Sadly, the alumni association for the division formally disbanded at its 53rd and final reunion in september. The 8th armored division the holocaust encyclopedia. The 8th armored division launched its attack to the southwest on the morning of 3 april and pushed the enemy back to soest. Camire, 90, of 9 bennett street, sanford, died peacefully in his sleep at the greenwood center in sanford on dec.
The 8th armored division landed in france in january 1945 and advanced rapidly to the alsace region by the end of the month. United states army 8th armored division thundering herd city of. From here, the iron snake, or thundering herd, division was deployed to the netherlands in late february or early march 1945. The 8th received orders on 1 april from xix corps to set up two spearheads for an attack to the east, the 2nd armored and 30th infantry in one and the 8th armored. Please enjoy a 8th armored division thundering herd patch.
The thundering herd 8th armored division 1944 grimes, william m. Advance elements met the enemy near weisslingen, 5 december, and the entire division moved against the maginot line fortifications 2 days later. Us army 8th armored division shoulder sleeve patch with tank. This is a 4 inch patch and is a high quality ironon patch. The 8th armored division was an armored division of the united states army that served in the european.
These photos are with a few exceptions from the period 1943 to 1945. The story of the 8th armored division is a small booklet covering the history of the 8th armored division. Mar, 2018 the 8th tank battalion was one of three tank battalions in the us fourth armored division. United states army 8th armored division thundering herd. I had the tremendous opportunity to meet an american, wwii veteran who served in the 8th armored division. Still hoping that some or all of you will be able to make it to the 2019 8th armored division association reunion dinner on friday, september 20, 2019 at 6. The 9th armored division was cited for extraordinary heroism and gallantry in combat in the vicinity of waldbillig and savelborn, luxembourg from 1622 december 1944 during which they repulsed constant and determined attacks by an entire german division. The 4th armored division landed at utah beach on dday plus 5, july 11th. Engagements, world war ii rhineland ardennesalsace central europe. Silver star world war ii 8th armor division home of heroes %. Us usa army 8th armored division thundering herd military. After action report, 51st armored infantry battalion, 4th. Dec, 2015 read download file report abuse the ohio ems conference, may 2223, 2017 ohiohealth ems may 23, 2017. This pin measures 1 and is manufactured by the company that supplies the armed forces and military bases.
It was formed with a cadre from the 2nd armored division. Index of division items home an index of the division s history, organization, commanders and other records. Robert hagan obituary warwick, ri southern rhode island. The 9th armored division the phantom division was an armored division of the united states army during world war ii. The 8th armored division association is composed of the aging survivors of the division, their descendants and friends who desire to commemorate the service of the men of the thundering herd with a memorial bronze plaque to be placed in a prominent location in the new. The nickname of the 8th armored division, the thundering herd, was coined before the division went to europe in late 1944.
He was a devoted member of the 8th armored division association and attended many reunions with his daughter sally shapiro. Andy waskie, president 8th armored division association. Hofmann the year 2000 brought both sad news and good news to the veterans, family, and friends of the 6th armored division. The division first entered combat on july 17th and would see until the end of the war. It was also known as the iron snake late in the war, after a correspondent for newsweek likened. Us army 8th armored division shoulder sleeve patch with. In honor of their world war ii service, the 9th was officially nicknamed the phantom division. Contact city hall staff directory submit a complaint or comment city code jobs equal opportunity employer nondiscrimination download employment application submit employment application. After the war the 4th armored division remained in. Insignia of the 8th armored division the holocaust.
It was deployed to egypt in june 1942 but never operated as a complete formation and was disbanded in january the following year. Donaldson, assistant g2, 8th armored division, the enemy began assembling in the area between lippstadt and soest about 2 april in preparation for their attack which was to be made the morning of 4 april. The main subseries, world war ii operations reports, consists mostly of unit histories, after action reports, operation reports, journals, general orders, and intelligence reports that document the combat operations of specific commands and units in active theaters. In midjanuary the division raced 350 miles across france to pontamousson to help stem the german drive for strasbourg, but, finding the enemy already halted, went into training.
The 8th armored division patch has the thundering herd tab attached to it. The symbols represent the characteristics of armored divisions. Army 8th armored division 1 military lapel pin is proudly offered as an individual pin or in multipacks 3packs, 6packs and 10packs. Do you want to create your own battlefield tour to sights of wars from the past. Under the greatest of stress and strain the division s troops withstood the german drives, turning them back each time with heavy personnel and vehicular losses. Iraqi forces resumed military operations in south on 08 april 2000. Pin saver backs are also available in the options section. Us soldiers of the 8th armored division and the german. Near langenstein, troops of the 8th and 83rd infantry division encountered a group of adjacent subcamps of buchenwald concentration camp. World war ii operations reports national archives and. The 8th liberated halberstadtzwieberge subcamp between april 11 and 17, 1945.
Plunging past dorsten, the 8th armored fought through polsum, kirchellen, zweckel, buer massel and kol. He also served his country proudly during world war ii with the united states army 8th armored division, thundering herd. Below is a ruptured duck which shows traces of being sewed to his uniform. The rolling 8ball 8th tank battalion of the 4th armored division irzyk, albin f on. Shapiro was a world war ii veteran of the 8th armored.
Or are you interested in war medals and their recipients. Army 8th armored divisions combat service identification. We wish to invite veterans, descendants of the veterans, researchers, teachers and students of the history of world war ii, and members of veterans organizations to join us. Three days later, it was detached and reassigned to the xv corps, seventh army, at wurzburg. According to selected epw reports, in some divisions, up to half the personnel who had deployed to the kto deserted. After action report, 51st armored infantry battalion, 4th armored division, 23 aug 44 thru 9 may 45. See more ideas about american army, wwii, vehicle paint. The shield shaped blue badge has an 8 pierced by an upward arrow. After training at buchy, it moved through, belgium to langendernbach, germany, 10 april. For a detailed history see the book in tornados wake by capt charles r. Private 1st class edward prescott mcduffee enlisted in the army on april 28, 1943 and served as a military policeman mp in the 8th armored division the thundering herd or iron snake in the european theater operation england, france, holland, czechoslovakia, austria and germany. Germany, and relieved from assignment to the 8th infantry division. Us army 8th armored division thundering herd 4 inch. On april, forces of the regime attacked the resistance headquarters in the areas of northern.