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Webmaster's note: Here are the descriptions that are on the Ft. Stewart Website:

http://www.stewart.army.mil/Display.asp?Page=4E552EBA-E22A-4B3A-8F04-440E1B0FB728

http://www.stewart.army.mil/Display.asp?Page=4144256C-1113-4D3D-B42F-76E1E41EFCAF

The 2nd (Spartan) Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, is comprised of the 3rd Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment (China); the 1st Battalion 64th Armor Regiment (Desert Rogues); 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment; 3rd Squadron, 7th U.S. Cavalry; 4th Squadron, 6th U.S. Cavalry; 26th Forward Support Battalion, and the Brigade UA Headquarters and Headquarters Company (Titans). A s a member of the elite XVIII Airborne Corps, the Spartans are able to deploy anytime, anywhere, to fight and win against our nation's enemies. As such, the Spartans truly embody their motto, "SEND ME!"

HHC 2nd Brigade, 3d Infantry Division - The present Headquarters and Headquarters Company was constituted 12 November 1917 at Camp Green, North Carolina, as Headquarters Detachment, 5th Infantry Brigade, 3d Infantry Division.
The brigade tasted its first combat during World War I, and participated in six major campaigns. The most notable was the Battle of the Marne from which the 3d Infantry Division derives its motto "Rock of the Marne". In March 1921, the brigade was reorganized and redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 5th Infantry Brigade, 3d Infantry Division. During this period it was the 2d Brigade's privilege to have General George C. Marshall as its most distinguished commander.

On 16 October 1939, just prior to World War II, the Brigade was disbanded at Vancouver Barracks, Washington, due to the reorganization of the Army division structure from the "Square" to the "Triangular" concept.

The unit was reconstituted on 18 April 1963 in the Regular Army, and was redesignated as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Brigade, 3d Infantry Division as the "ROAD" concept was adopted. On 17 June 1963, the 2d Brigade was activated in Kitzingen, Germany, as a senior headquarters to one armor battalion and two mechanized infantry battalions. Here the brigade remained as a major force of the striking power of the 3d Infantry Division, dedicated to the defense of the United States and the free world during the height of the Cold War. On 15 January 1994, the 2d Brigade was inactivated.

This proud unit was reactivated 16 February 1996, at Fort Stewart, Georgia as part of the XVIII Airborne Corps Rapid Deployment Force. The 2d Brigade has the distinction of being the single armor heavy brigade in the 3d Infantry Division.

Another description can be found at http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/3id-2bde.htm
 

I am ordering the book , but any type of info you could give me such as movements of his unit or anything else will help. This search has taken on a great importance to me. Thank you for your consideration. Maybe you could also tell me where I could find the Unit Photos that they take at boot Camp. Thank you again.
Sincerely:
Mike Bishop

Webmaster's Note: Sgt William M/ Bishop is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 481, as a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment. The 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 15th Infantry Regiment were in battle near the towns of Riedwihr, Rosenkrantz, and Houssen north of the Colmar Canal on January 25, 1945.

Webmaster's note: If you mean the 441st AAA, here is a note from Martin Markley: On page 562 of the book The history of the Third Infantry Division in World War II it is noted that the 441st Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion (SP) was attached to the 3rd Division September 15, 1943 as the division was in the act of moving to Salerno. I hope this helps. Martin Markley

Webmaster's Note: Pfc William G. Whitaker is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 505, as a member of the 15th Infantry Regiment.

Webmaster's Note: Pvt Oscar C. Erickson is listed in the book, "History of the 3rd Infantry Division in WWII" on page 551, as a member of the 10th Engineer Combat Battalion.