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==== 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 ====
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==== 14 January 1947 - partial reorganization ====
==== 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" />.
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" />.





Revision as of 23:56, 23 March 2023


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. 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. 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

Contributors: Paul Sidle