Historical Society
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The Legacy of the 99th Infantry Division: Our Artifacts Collection The 99th Infantry Division Historical Society is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the 99th Infantry Division and its members. Our collection of artifacts and memorabilia provides a window into the lives and experiences of these brave soldiers, and offers a unique opportunity to explore…
Pfc Roy E. House, 99th Infantry Division, B Co., 393rd Infantry Regiment Many years ago while searching the 99th Infantry Division area for traces from the fierce battle that took place during the last big offensive of the German army, a shoe was found in a small dugout. The shoe still very much complete with…
DELBERT A. SAYRE HQ CO. 1ST BN 395TH INFANTRY REGIMENT Delbert Austin Sayre ( 03-06-1920 – 21-03-2010) born in Smithville, OH on July 3rd 1920. A member of Hq Company, 1st battalion 395th. The 99th Infantry Division received recruits from the ASTP program (Army Specialized Training Program, to make up for the personnel shortages in…
Sgt. Silvester W. Lucas MP Platoon attached to HQ. 99th Infantry Division Two years ago we acquired a grouping belonging to Sgt. S.W. Lucas, Squad Leader of 2nd Squad, Police Section. The set contains his IKE jacket, side cap and his bronze star which he received for meritorious operations against the enemy. There is not…
PFC. James C. Lyke, a member of the 394th Infantry Regiment having served in K Company until March 9th, 1944, when he and 12 other men were reassigned to M Company until his discharge at the end of the war. We are still researching more about PFC James C. Lyke, if you have any information…