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Johnson Creek in Jefferson County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
 

94th Combat Infantry Division

 
 
94th Combat Infantry Division Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul F, October 21, 2010
1. 94th Combat Infantry Division Marker
Inscription.
Northern France    Rhineland

Ardennes    Central Europe

This Monument is a Tribute to the Men of the 94th Infantry Division WWII

In recognition of the outstanding war record of the 94th, the State of Wisconsin designated this monument to be erected for all I-94 travelers to view.

Activated Sept. 15, 1942 at Fort Custer, MI

First U.S. Army Division to achieve expert infantry recognition

After Utah Beach landing in 1944 fought in Brittany, France

Reassigned to General Patton’s Third Army in the Saar-Moselle Triangle

Crossed the Saar River to fight in the Battle of the Bulge

Third Army was the first to reach the Rhine

Most worthy victory at Impossible Trier Triangle a “Presidential Citation” was earned

In 209 combat days, had 10,937 wounded, 1,087 deaths and took 26,638 prisoners


 
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
 
Location. 43° 5.231′ N, 88° 49.4′ W. Marker is in Johnson Creek, Wisconsin, in Jefferson County. Memorial is on Interstate 94, 3˝ miles west of Wisconsin Highway 26, on the right when traveling west. Rest Area No. 14, westbound I-94, Jefferson County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Johnson Creek WI 53038, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
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are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. In Service to Their Country (a few steps from this marker); Wisconsin Prairies (within shouting distance of this marker); Princess Burial Mound (approx. 2.2 miles away); Mamre Moravian Church (approx. 2.2 miles away); Anne Pickett (approx. 2.2 miles away); Pioneer Aztalan (approx. 2.2 miles away); Agriculture and Gathering (approx. 2.3 miles away); Site Map of the Prehistoric Village of Aztalan (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Johnson Creek.
 
94th Combat Infantry Division Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul F, October 21, 2010
2. 94th Combat Infantry Division Marker
94th Combat Infantry Division Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Paul F, October 21, 2010
3. 94th Combat Infantry Division Marker
94th Combat Infantry Division marker is under Wisconsin flag and "In Service To Their Country" marker is at left
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 1,108 times since then and 8 times this year. Last updated on March 30, 2020, by Devon Polzar of Port Washington, Wisconsin. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on October 24, 2010, by Paul Fehrenbach of Germantown, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.

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