These papers say he was a member of the 180th regiment g company.every thing I've seen says that was part of the 45th division.But I dont know .
Are you trying to confuse me?? Or are you confused? One of us has to have some relief.
The 157th Infantry Regiment was indeed part of the 45th "Thunderbird" Infantry Division. I guess I didn't actually say that in my previous post.
The 45th Division consisted of 3 Regiments and 4 Field Artillery Battalions, an Engineer Company and other support companies. It might have an additional unit attached to it at some time, such as a tank destroyer battalion. Here is the organization of the 45th Division.
157th Infantry Regiment
179th Infantry Regiment
180th Infantry Regiment
158th Field Artillery Battalion
160th Field Artillery Battalion
171st Field Artillery Battalion
189th Field Artillery Battalion
120th Engineer Battalion
120th Medical Battalion
45th Quartermaster Company
745th Ordnance Company
In my post (above) I included the DUI pin for the 180th Regiment and I pointed out that the 157th Regiment was its sister unit.
Anyway, I wanted to clear that up for you or anyone out there.
Steve
A Display at the 45th Division Museum in Oklahoma City.
This is a photo of captured items donated by WW2 Veterans of the 45th Division.
Includes several Italian weapons & bayonets and a "Flag taken from top of Messina city hall".