The presented source, "Index to the General Orders of the 42nd Infantry Division, in World War II" by Brandon T. Wiegand, offers a meticulous index of decorations, citations, and awards bestowed upon members of the 42nd Infantry Division of the US Army during World War II. Specifically, this document focuses on awards such as the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal, often citing the relevant General Order numbers and dates. It comprehensively lists individuals, their ranks, units, and the awards received, including those posthumously awarded or those killed in action, which is indicated by KIA. The purpose of this index is to consolidate information related to these military decorations and provide a resource for researchers and historians interested in the actions and personnel of the 42nd Infantry Division during the war.
1946
1946
A Combat History
January 1945
March 15 1945
Mission Accomplished History of 2nd BN 222nd INF RGT
242nd INF
242nd INF
Weiss Mike Company 222 INF
A Rifle Company of the 42nd Rainbow Division
This link will take you to the scanned Rainbow Reveille's from the Division's time in Europe from 1943-1945.
