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Fifth Army history. - Wendy - 01-05-2010
The US Fifth Army was activated on this date, 5 Jan 1943.
Part One of Fifth Army History can be seen here:
Fifth Army history. Part I, from activation to the fall of Naples.
This .pdf file, ANNEX NUMBER ONE Letters and Orders of Activation , conyains the activation letters & troop assignments:
http___cgsc.cdmhost.com_cgi_bin_showfile.pdf
Fifth Army history. - CaptO - 01-06-2010
Is the "540th Engineer Shore Regiment" our 540th? If so, I've never heard it called that.
Fifth Army history. - Walt's Daughter - 01-10-2010
Yes, it is. They acted as SHORE REGIMENT, one of their several designations.
The 540th have gone under these various names:
540th Engineer Shore Regiment
540th Engineer Combat Regiment
540th Engineer Combat Group
Larry, thanks for posting this GREAT STUFF! I sure appreciate it. 
Fifth Army history. - Walt's Daughter - 01-11-2010
I've added both of these documents to the main site. Many thanks!