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Corporal Charles H. Johnson of the 783rd Military Police Battalion, waves on a “Red Ball Express” convoy near Alenon, France in September, …

Independent Record article by Philip Drake Efforts are underway to raise money for a statue dedicated to the leader of the famed …

BILL WOON First Special Service Force Association Apr 6, 2023 It was 80 years ago Thursday the 1st Special Service Force paraded …

Information highlighting some but not all, of Montana’s participation in the Second World War, or as it is known, World War II. …

Victory in Europe (V-E Day)

“Our Victory is only Half Over” Victory in Europe, or V-E Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allied …

Victory over Japan Day (V-J Day)

“I deem this reply a full acceptance of—the unconventional surrender of Japan–.” President Truman Victory over Japan Day (also known as V-J …

Montana’s 163rd Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, the Jungleers, was called to active duty on September 16, 1940 for one year of …

Camp Rimini War Dog Reception and Training Center was established west of Helena. Dogs and soldiers were trained at the camp as …

Signaling the Beginning of the Korean War Montana, a proud partner with the U.S.A. Commemoration Committee of the Korean War, is recognizing …