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{{Infobox military unit|unit_name=Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Division|country=[[United States of America]]|branch=[[National Guard of the United States]]|image=File:29th Infantry Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.svg|start_date=18 July 1917}} | |||
The Headquarters Company served as the [[headquarters]] for the [[29th Infantry Division (United States)|29th Infantry Division]] of the [[United States Army]]. | The Headquarters Company served as the [[headquarters]] for the [[29th Infantry Division (United States)|29th Infantry Division]] of the [[United States Army]]. | ||
== Formation and history == | == Formation and history == | ||
=== Formation === | === Formation and World War I === | ||
==== 18 July 1917 - Constitution ==== | ==== 18 July 1917 - Constitution ==== | ||
After the [[United States declaration of war on Germany (1917)|US declaration of war on Germany]], it would have been decided by the [[United States Army|US Army]] to create a 29th Infantry Division. And so on 18 July 1917, the Headquarters Company of the 29th Infantry Division was constituted into the [[National Guard (United States)|United States National Guard]]. It was planned to be organized with troops from [[Maryland]], [[Delaware]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Washington, D.C.|Washington DC]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Wilson |first=John B. |title=ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES |publisher=[[United States Army Center of Military History]] |year=1999 |isbn= |edition= |location= |pages=319}}</ref>. | After the [[United States declaration of war on Germany (1917)|US declaration of war on Germany]], it would have been decided by the [[United States Army|US Army]] to create a 29th Infantry Division. And so on 18 July 1917, the Headquarters Company of the 29th Infantry Division was constituted into the [[National Guard (United States)|United States National Guard]]. It was planned to be organized with troops from [[Maryland]], [[Delaware]], [[New Jersey]], [[Virginia]], and [[Washington, D.C.|Washington DC]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Wilson |first=John B. |title=ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES |publisher=[[United States Army Center of Military History]] |year=1999 |isbn= |edition= |location= |pages=319|url=https://www.history.army.mil/html/books/060/60-7/cmhPub_60-7-1.pdf}}</ref>. | ||
==== 25 August 1917 - Organization ==== | ==== 25 August 1917 - Organization ==== | ||
A month and seven days after its constitution, Headquarters company was organized at [[Camp McClellan]], [[Alabama]]<ref name=":0" />. | A month and seven days after its constitution, Headquarters company was organized at [[Camp McClellan]], [[Alabama]]<ref name=":0" />. | ||
==== August 1917- May 1919 - In Europe ==== | |||
While the Headquarters Company and the 29th Infantry Division were in Europe, they participated in the [[Meuse-Argonne Offensive]]. They also participated in Alsace in 1918<ref name=":1" />. | |||
==== 30 May 1919 - Demobilization ==== | ==== 30 May 1919 - Demobilization ==== | ||
On 30 May 1919, the Headquarters Company of the 29th | On 30 May 1919, the Headquarters Company of the 29th as well as presumably the 29th were demobilized at [[Camp Dix]], New Jersey<ref name=":0" />. | ||
=== Reorganization and federal recognition === | |||
==== 31 July 1923 ==== | |||
On this date the Headquarters company and presumably the division were reorganized as well as recognized federally at the District of Columbia<ref name=":1">{{Cite book |last=Wilson |first=John B. |title=ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES |publisher=[[United States Army Center of Military History]] |year=1999 |isbn= |edition= |location= |pages=320|url=https://www.history.army.mil/html/books/060/60-7/cmhPub_60-7-1.pdf}}</ref>. | |||
=== World War II === | |||
==== 3 February 1941 - Induction into federal service ==== | |||
On 3 February 1941, it was inducted into federal service at Washington, DC<ref name=":1" />. | |||
==== 12 March 1942 - Reorganization and redesignation ==== | |||
Just over a year later, the unit was reorganized and recognized as the Headquarters Company of the 29th Infantry Division<ref name=":1" />. | |||
=== Inactivation and then reactivation === | |||
==== 17 January 1946 - Inactivation ==== | |||
On 17 January 1946, the Headquarters Company, as well as presumably the 29th Division, was inactivated at [[Camp Kilmer]], New Jersey<ref name=":1" />. | |||
==== 23 October 1946 - reorganization and recognition ==== | |||
Headquarters Company and presumably the 29th Infantry was federally recognized and reorganized once again in [[Norfolk, Virginia|Norfolk]], Virginia<ref name=":1" />. | |||
==== 14 January 1947 - partial reorganization ==== | |||
The next year, the Headquarters Company and presumably the 29th was partially reorganized and federally recognized at [[Baltimore]], Maryland<ref name=":1" />. | |||
==== 1950 - Croix de Guerre ==== | |||
In 1950 the Headquarters Company along with the 29th were awarded the French military medal, la [[Croix de Guerre|Croix de Guerre avec Palme]]. They also received a streamer embroidered with "BEACHES OF NORMANDY"<ref name=":1" />. | |||
== Citations == | == Citations == | ||
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== Bibliography == | == Bibliography == | ||
* {{Cite book |last=Wilson |first=John B. |title=ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES |publisher=[[United States Army Center of Military History]] |year=1999 |isbn=0160499941 |edition=1st |location=United States |pages=}} | * {{Cite book |last=Wilson |first=John B. |url=https://www.history.army.mil/html/books/060/60-7/cmhPub_60-7-1.pdf |title=ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES |publisher=[[United States Army Center of Military History]] |year=1999 |isbn=0160499941 |edition=1st |location=United States |pages=}} | ||
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| Founded | 18 July 1917 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | National Guard of the United States |
The Headquarters Company served as the headquarters for the 29th Infantry Division of the United States Army.
Formation and history
Formation and World War I
18 July 1917 - Constitution
After the US declaration of war on Germany, it would have been decided by the US Army to create a 29th Infantry Division. And so on 18 July 1917, the Headquarters Company of the 29th Infantry Division was constituted into the United States National Guard. It was planned to be organized with troops from Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, Virginia, and Washington DC[1].
25 August 1917 - Organization
A month and seven days after its constitution, Headquarters company was organized at Camp McClellan, Alabama[1].
August 1917- May 1919 - In Europe
While the Headquarters Company and the 29th Infantry Division were in Europe, they participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. They also participated in Alsace in 1918[2].
30 May 1919 - Demobilization
On 30 May 1919, the Headquarters Company of the 29th as well as presumably the 29th were demobilized at Camp Dix, New Jersey[1].
Reorganization and federal recognition
31 July 1923
On this date the Headquarters company and presumably the division were reorganized as well as recognized federally at the District of Columbia[2].
World War II
3 February 1941 - Induction into federal service
On 3 February 1941, it was inducted into federal service at Washington, DC[2].
12 March 1942 - Reorganization and redesignation
Just over a year later, the unit was reorganized and recognized as the Headquarters Company of the 29th Infantry Division[2].
Inactivation and then reactivation
17 January 1946 - Inactivation
On 17 January 1946, the Headquarters Company, as well as presumably the 29th Division, was inactivated at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey[2].
23 October 1946 - reorganization and recognition
Headquarters Company and presumably the 29th Infantry was federally recognized and reorganized once again in Norfolk, Virginia[2].
14 January 1947 - partial reorganization
The next year, the Headquarters Company and presumably the 29th was partially reorganized and federally recognized at Baltimore, Maryland[2].
1950 - Croix de Guerre
In 1950 the Headquarters Company along with the 29th were awarded the French military medal, la Croix de Guerre avec Palme. They also received a streamer embroidered with "BEACHES OF NORMANDY"[2].
Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wilson, John B. (1999). ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES (PDF). United States Army Center of Military History. p. 319.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Wilson, John B. (1999). ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES (PDF). United States Army Center of Military History. p. 320.
Bibliography
- Wilson, John B. (1999). ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES (PDF) (1st ed.). United States: United States Army Center of Military History. ISBN 0160499941.
Contributors: Paul Sidle