Columbia in Richland County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
26th Inf Division
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 6, 2012
1. 26th Inf Division Marker
The "Yankee" Division, which saw extensive combat in World War I, was mobilized for active duty in World War II in January 1941. It trained here in 1942-43 and again in 1944, leaving 16 August 1944 for Europe. As part of 3rd Army the division was credited with 210 days of combat in France, the Ardennes, the Rhineland, and Central Europe, and was particularly distinguished for its role in the Battle of the Bulge.Erected 1996 by The Yankee Division Veterans Association. (Marker Number 40-117.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1941.
Location. 34° 0.317′ N, 80° 56.916′ W. Marker is in Columbia, South Carolina, in Richland County. Marker is on Jackson Boulevard near Cleburne Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3319 Jackson Blvd, Columbia SC 29207, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Darby Field (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 108th Division (about 500 feet away); 4th Infantry Division
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Also see . . . The 26th Infantry Division. Sent to Europe in World War I as part of the American Expeditionary Force, the division saw extensive combat in France. Sent to Europe once again for World War II, the division again fought through France, advancing into Germany and liberating the Gusen concentration camp before the end of the war. (Submitted on September 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.)
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 6, 2012
2. 26th Inf Division Marker, southbound on Jackson Blvd.
Photographed By Mike Stroud, September 6, 2012
3. 26th Inf Division Marker, seen looking north
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4. 26th Inf Division Shoulder Patch
Credits. This page was last revised on December 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 380 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. 4. submitted on September 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
