Unit History: Formed on Mar 20, 1943, at Camp Bowie, TX. Disbanded on May 10, 1944, at Camp Van Dorn, MS. Personnel transferred to the 144th Inf.
Combat Equipment: N/A
Commanding Officers: Lt. Col. Daniel W. Smith (died in hospital, 8/3/43)
Code Name/s: N/A
Campaign Credits: Continental U.S. Service Only
Awards: None
Additional Information/Materials
1.) Miscellaneous Documents
Special Order #67, March 20, 1943………..2 Pages (incomplete)
– Courtesy of Tom Grannis
Special Order #105, May 1, 1943…………..1 Page
– from the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum and Boyhood Home, Abilene, Kansas.
2.) Group Photo Company A – Taken at an unknown location. Provided by Christine Sigfred whose uncle Conrad M. Sigfred served in the unit until it was disbanded and he was sent to Europe as an infantry replacement.