99th Infantry Division

Battle Babies

The 99th Infantry Division, nicknamed “Battle Babies” and compromised of the 393rd, 394th, 395th Infantry Regiments and supporting units, spent approximately 151 days in combat during World War Two.

Unbeknownst to its commanding general at the time, Maj. Gen. Walter E. Lauer, the division would play a strategic role in the war and would gain the honor of having the most decorated platoon of the US army during World War Two.

After the war, the Division founded its own Association and for many years the veterans and their families got united at the many conventions that were held. Due to the dwindling attendance over the years, the decision was made to hold the final convention in 2011.

John H. Long

   John H. Long T/5 JOHN H. LONG, I CO. 394TH INFANTRY REGIMENT Written by Jennifer Holik http://wwiiresearchandwritingcenter.com  Photo source: All

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ROY E. HOUSE

Pfc Roy E. House, 99th Infantry Division, B Co., 393rd Infantry Regiment Many years ago while searching the 99th Infantry

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