This was provided to me by John H. Dieken. "The following is a compilation of handwritten notes made during an interview with my Dad, Henry John Dieken, in 1975 I think. John H. Dieken"
Henry John Dieken was sworn into the U.S. Army on February 13, 1942. However, his records show February 12th. His serial number was 37144222. He was sworn in at Sioux Falls, South Dakota and from there he was shipped to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
At Fort Leavenworth he spent 5 or 6 days, received a physical, clothing, etc.
Following Fort Leavenworth he was shipped to Camp Forrest, Tennessee where he was assigned to the 123rd Field Artillery, 33rd Division, “A” Company. This was still in February of 1942.
On the 3rd or 4th of August 1942 he was sent to Camp Edwards, Massachusetts on Washburn Island where he was assigned to the 540th Amphibious Engineer Regiment of the 1st Amphibious Brigade. He was assigned to “F” Company in the 2nd Battalion. Note: 5 platoons of 70 men made up a company
3 companies made up a Battalion
2 Battalions made up a Regiment
4 Regiments made up a Division
2 Divisions made up a Brigade
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540th Engineer Combat Regiment, 2833rd Bn, H&S Co, 4th Platoon
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