Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Division (United States)
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The Headquarters Company served as the headquarters for the 29th Infantry Division of the United States Army.
Formation and history
Formation
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].
30 May 1919 - Demobilization
On 30 May 1919, the Headquarters Company of the 29th was demobilized at Camp Dix, New Jersey[1].
Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Wilson, John B. (1999). ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES. United States Army Center of Military History. p. 319.
Bibliography
- Wilson, John B. (1999). ARMIES CORPS DIVISIONS and SEPARATE BRIGADES (1st ed.). United States: United States Army Center of Military History. ISBN 0160499941.
Contributors: Paul Sidle