125th Field Artillery 34th Inf Div

[Gregg]

Does anyone have any info on this unit. Uncle Al Alexander enlisted 12/Nov/1941 was assigned to Hdg Battery of the 125th Field Artillery 34th Inf Div. T4 Al Alexander was at the battles of Tunisian, Foggia,Rome,Arno,Appennines,Fo Valley. In one of these battles he recived the Silver Star.

His discharge was 26/July/1945

Any help is greatful

Gregg Alexander

[Custermen]

DUI for 125FA

 

Until, I looked up the DUI, I had forgotten that I have a nice WW2 uniform of a 125FA Sergeant (but not identified). His ribbons included an Air Medal.

 

There are not many good books on the 34th Division, unless you find one of the original histories published soon after the war. There is a book entitled "Attack! Attack! Attack!" by Lt. Col. John H. Hougen, but it is more of a collection of short articles. It does have some photos of officers that may be of interest. This may not help but here is a link to a brief history of the 34th Division.

http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/Units/Division34.htm

 

There is a website for the 34th Division and Veteran's Association that has some good info. Contact Patrick Skelley and see if he can give you further references.

www.34infdiv.org

 

Steve