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The Spectator in Joliet, Illinois

12 Feb 1948

Page 8

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The Spectator

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Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

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Feb 12, 1948

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8

The Red Diamond 5th Infantry Division in World War II

The 5th Infantry Division nicknamed the Red Diamond was reorganized in 1939 and fought from Iceland to Metz in 1944. It crossed multiple rivers, captured 7800 German prisoners, and earned a Distinguished Unit Citation for action in June 1944. By war’s end it stood stationed at Fort Jackson South Carolina awaiting direct enlistments.

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Camp Logan Vosges Mountains St. Mihiel Meuse Fort Custer Iceland Louisiana Second Army 5Th Infantry Viederville St. Louis Angiers Chartres Moselle Metz Red Diamond France Main Seine Yonne Marne Aisne Mosel Sth Patton Bulge Prieux Eischen Wolfendange Luxembourg Czechoslovakia Winterberg 2Nd Infantry Fort Jackson South Carolina
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Joliet Junior Chamber plans county traffic safety conference

The Joliet chapter of the Illinois Junior Chamber of Commerce announces a county wide traffic safety conference to cut the traffic toll. The meeting will be in Joliet City Council chamber at the Joliet Public Library on February 20 at 8 p m. Civic and safety leaders are invited to discuss the proposed program, chaired by Glen R. Gustafson.

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Joliet Illinois Junior Chamber of Commerce Joliet Public Library Glen R. Gustafson Junior Chamber of Commerce Safety Committee
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