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Operation Dragoon Soldiers Reenlist at the 3Rd Infantry Division’S Final Amphibious Assault The Watch o nthe Rhine The Official Publication of the Society of the Third Infantry Division, United States Army Vol. 89 No. 1 “Nous Resterons La” August 2007 Continuing to serve … Operation Dragoon Soldiers Reenlist at The 3rd Infantry Division’s Final Amphibious Assault Birthday Ceremony Submitted by LTC Tim Stoy, Society Historian. Yet the success of DRAGOON and the Adapted from WWII Campaigns Pamphlet ensuing capture of the great French ports Southern France, the US Army Center of of Toulon and Marseilles together with Military History. the subsequent drive north up the Rhone River valley to Lyon and Dijon were ulti- he Allied invasion of southern mately to provide critical support to France in August 1944 marked the enable the Normandy-based Allied forces Tbeginning of one of the most suc- to finally move east toward the German cessful but controversial campaigns of border. WWII. However, because it fell both geo- The nucleus of DRAGOON consisted graphically and chronologically between of the U.S. VIth Corps under Maj. Gen. two much larger Allied efforts in northern Lucian Truscott with the U.S. 3rd, 36th, France and Italy, both its conduct and its and 45th Infantry Divisions commanded contributions have been largely ignored. by Maj. Gens. John W. O’Daniel, John E. Originally planned to be a simultaneous Dahlquist, and William W. Eagles. As complement to OVERLORD, the cross- shipping schedules and the situation Channel attack on Normandy, DRA- ashore allowed, they were to be followed GOON actually took place over two by seven French divisions forming the “You say it’s your birthday….” Pvt. John Miller, months later, on 15 August 1944, making the Task Force Marne Soldier with the shortest French First Army under the overall com- time in service—one year and five days—cuts it appear almost an afterthought to the mand of Gen. Jean de Lattre de Tassigny. main Allied offensive in northern Europe. the Army birthday cake with Chief Warrant Please turn to DRAGOON on page 5 Officer Ray Noble, the Soldier with the longest time in service. Photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha M. Stryker. Staff Sgt. Samantha M. Stryker Task Force Marne Public Affairs CAMP VICTORY, Iraq — Forty-nine 3rd ID Soldiers opted to continue the RIGHT: 3rd Infantry tradition and honor of serving their Division Landing in Southen France country during a mass reenlistment cer- emony on the Army’s 232nd birthday, June 14. Division Soldiers from BELOW: Campaign throughout Iraq united, including the 1st Streamer BCT, currently serving in Ramadi, to take part in the ceremony and be sworn in by their commanding general. Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch spoke to the crowd, expressing to Soldiers of all ranks and to their leaders and peers, his admiration for their continued dedication Please turn to REENLIST on page 9 Since 1919 The Oldest Continuous Army Division Association The Watch on the Rhine The Watch on the Rhine is the official publication of The Society of the Third Infantry Division, U.S. Army. The Watch on the Rhine is pub- lished bi-monthly for members of the Society by Finisterre Publishing Incorporated, 3 Black Skimmer Ct., Beaufort, SC 29907 ([email protected]). A subscription may be obtained at a cost of $15 by applying to the National Headquarters, The Society of the Third Infantry Division-U.S. Army, 10 Paddington Ct., Hockessin, DE 19707. Contributions and suggestions are welcome and should be sent to Cath Bacon, Editor, PO Box 7069, Hampton, VA 23666-7069. Officers & Staff* 2006-2007 Committeeman Joe Ball 2010 Worcester Ln. Honorary President Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch Garland, TX 75040 Commanding General 3rd (972) 495-1704 Infantry Division (Mech) E-mail: [email protected] Honorary Vice President CSM Jesse Andrews Committeeman Gordon Lowery Division CSM 1523 Holiday Dr. Infantry Division (Mech) Sandwich, IL 60548 Editor* Cath Bacon (815) 498-1547 PO Box 7069 e-mail: [email protected] Hampton, VA 23666-7069 Western Region VP Michael J. Baker (757) 593-0522 801 Federal St #2145 e-mail: [email protected] Chandler, AZ 85225-6336 President Charles C. Trout (480) 232-2129 10191 Birchwood Dr. e-mail: [email protected] Huntington Beach, CA 92646-5432 Committeeman John B. Shirley (714) 836-4981 4218 Drake Way e-mail: [email protected] Livermore, CA 94550-4914 Immediate Past President Angelo “Jim” Tiezzi (925) 447-2256 FAX: (925) 447-8835 14186 Hilton Head Dr. e-mail: [email protected] Ft. Myers, FL 33919-7387 Committeeman Nile Stuart (239) 466-1214 (winter) 1720 Elmsford Ave. (860) 665-9105 (summer) La Habra, CA 90631 e-mail: [email protected] (562) 697-0695 Active Duty Liaison* Dennis Noes email: [email protected] 11649 Buckhead Trail Historian Tim Stoy Bryceville, FL 32009-2541 6532 Milva Ln (904) 879-6372 Springfield, VA 22150 e-mail: [email protected] (703) 912-4218 Secretary-Treasurer Raymond C. Anderson Chaplain Jerome Daddato 10 Paddington Ct. W 4150 Co. Rd. K Hockessin, DE 19707 Random Lake, WI 53075-1308 (302) 239-1525 (920) 994-2962 e-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Eastern Region VP John Fisher Judge Advocate Jerry Kraft 36 Alden Rd 710 Colorado St., Apt 5-C Paramus, NJ 07652-3708 Austin, TX 78701-3026 (201) 444-9568 (512) 473-2303 FAX (512) 473-8803 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Committeeman Robert D. Bailey Medical Officer Bae Suk Lee, MD 160 Huguley Rd. 3151 Brinton Trail Opelika, AL 36804-1891 Cincinnati, OH 45241 (334( 298-8622 (513) 769-3627 e-mail: [email protected] Sergeant-at-Arms Henry H. Burke Committeeman Clyde E. Easter 1122 Palisades Circle 299 Panorama Dr. Columbia SC 29223-3409 Fancy Gap, VA 24328 (803) 782-7517 (276) 728-7293 e-mail: [email protected] Central Region VP Jerome A. Manley Webmaster / Richard W. Heller 660 Marigold Terrace Database Manager* 1515 Ramblewood Dr. Fridley, MN 55432 Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230 (763) 571-6963 (630) 837-8871 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Website: http://www.3rdiv.org Committees 2006-2007 64th Tank Fred Moehle Audit Committee David W. Mills OP Harry Survivors Ray Anderson, Dick Martinet 8059 E. Michelle Dr. Constitution and John Shirley Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Bulaws Committee 4218 Drake Way (480) 473-8259 Livermore, CA 94550-4914 Awards Committee & Lynn Ball (925) 447-2256 FAX: (925) 447-8835 Scholarship Foundation 2010 Worcester Ln. e-mail: [email protected] Garland, TX 75040 Membership Chairman Angelo “Jim” Tiezzi (972) 495-1704 14186 Hilton Head Dr. e-mail: [email protected] Ft. Myers, FL 33919-7387 Calendar Committee Rich Heller (239) 466-1214 (winter) 1515 Ramblewood Dr. (860) 665-9105 (summer) Hanover Park, IL 60133-2230 e-mail: [email protected] (630) 837-8871 Nominations Committee Robert D. Bailey Communications Committee 160 Huguley Rd. 7th RGT Leonard Collins Opelika, AL 36804-1891 15th RGT Dave Adams, Tim Stoy (334) 298-8622 30th RGT Robert D. Bailey, Carl Topie e-mail: [email protected] 65th RGT Dr. George Bjotvedt, Anthony Mele 5th RCT Jim Evans, Bill Kane Public Relations Carl Q. Topie 9TH FA Jim Hughes, Bruce Monkman Committee 27 Apple Lane 10th FA Ed Damaso, John Fisher Milford, OH 45150 10th Engineers Ken Dudonie (513) 831-2636 2nd Rec Sqd, 7th CAV Glenn Schneider e-mail: [email protected] 3rd Sqd, 7th CAV David Adams Society Troop Support Committee Cath Bacon (see address above, Editor) 58th FA Dick Gallemeyer Page 2 The Watch on the Rhine President’s Message Chuck Trout s I write this article for The Watch, I hear a serenade of fire works an hospitals across the nation. Acelebrate another 4th of July. “Home of the free because of the This “arm” of the committee is the most Brave” comes to mind. How fortunate we are to live in this great developed at this point. Wounded soldiers from nation, how God has always blessed us, and how proud I am of our Iraq are sent to Germany and then transferred to armed forces located through out the world, sacrificing much to keep facilities in the U.S. At that point, a visit by our nation free! Society members is arranged. LTC Ned Appenzeller, the Division EXCOM Activities “Doc of the Marne” in Iraq and SSG Marcus Brown, the Division A few months ago I promised that I would keep you updated con- LNO at WRAMC are providing Monika with the information con- cerning what the EXCOM is doing on behalf of the Society. I will cerning the patient transfers. Monika then advises the Outpost in that begin with the support of our soldiers and their families. The Society area so that Society members can visit these brave warriors to let them Troop Support Committee will now be chaired by Cath Bacon. know how much we appreciate what they have done for our country. Initially, the committee consists of four branches: Troop Mail Call, EXCOM Appointments Troop Care Packages, Troop Family Outreach, and Wounded Warrior On a very sad note, many of us were shocked by the sudden death Support. Everything we do to support our Troops should be initiated of Edward Dojutrek. As you know Ed was a Committeeman from the by or coordinated with this committee. Central Region and also the Historian for the Society. He did much for Many people and several OPs have been doing great things for our the Society, but what many did not know was the good works he did Troops, but efforts by the Society as a whole are not very effective. For for many, many others. I want to extend a special note of thanks to example, Nile Stuart has worked with a church in Southern California Maj.
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