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What Division was the 18th cav Recon sq (mecz) in WWII? Can you assist with info on this unit?
My grandfather served in this unit as an M8 driver. According to his discharge papers he served in the Ardennes, Rhineland, and Remagen campaigns. He claims to have had the only M8 in the war with a windshield (put it there himself off an old busted jeep). Possibly the 9th armored Division? Not sure and cant find info
I forgot to add he was listed as Trp. A 18th Cav Recon Sq (Mecz)
Thanks for the help guys. I was able to confirm he was part of the 9th Armored division at this link http://www.unithistories.com/units/9th%20Arm.Div.asp Still looking for as much info as possible to build some kind of historical time line for his life story.
This is all I have found, but it may help you find more.
18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron, Mechanized
Activated as the 18th Reconnaissance Squadron on 8 July 1943, redesignated as the 18th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron on 10 November 1943.
Arrived in UK 5 September 1944, disembarked over Omaha Beach 30 September.
Arrived in Belgium on 19 October, assigned Task Force X along Siegfried Line. Moved to Losheim Gap 11 December, hit by German Ardennes offensive 16 December.
Re-equipped and reorganized in January 1945. Deployed along Roer River in early February. Advanced to Rhine in early March, crossed river at Remagen on 17 March, attacked southward along bank.
Reconnoitered and screened 99th Infantry Division advance toward Giessen. Performed security duties in early April, transferred from First to Third Army 18 April. Reached Danube River on 25 April, mopped up vicinity Kelheim. Reached Inn River 2 May.
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