26th Infantry "YANKEE" Division WWII Living History/Re-enactment Group Headquarters & Headquarters Company

Recruiting Units and/or Forming a Unit

Existing Re-enactment Groups or Unit's entering into the 26th Infantry Division WWII Historical Re-enactment Group must be comprised of no less than (5) five members. This is considered half a squad in size and will be attached to an element of the Yankee Division to be determined upon discussion with designated leader. For members numbering over 15 a Yankee Division unit designation will be discussed. The designation will be of company level in either the 101st Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Regiment or 328th Infantry Regiment. Living History Unit's specializing in Combat Engineers, Signal or Medical will be assigned to 101st Combat Engineers, 39th Signal company or 114th Medical battalion or another unit of the 26th Infantry Division in World War two (1942-1945) A (2) two year probationary period is in effect for all new organized WWII Yankee Division Re-enactment units. Attached Squad: Any unit or group joining B Co. 104th Infantry Regiment with a min of 5 people will be considered a new squad. New squad members are requested to participate in at least 75% of the years posted activity in each of their probationary years. The 26th Infantry Division WWII Historical Re-Enactment Group does not collect annual dues (at this time), the Division Administration does request that all members join the Living History Association and acquire the Re-Enactor insurance. Being a member of the 26th YD is Free. It has been determined that there should be no fee to join this organization, We should not charge people to honor and commemorate those who have sacrificed all to preserve the very freedoms we hold dear. All Unit members are required to follow the Soldier Training and Knowledge information found on the Headquarters and Headquarters company web page. Information regarding training, Time in grade, Testing for Promotion and Yankee Division WWII history can also be found on the HQ & HQ Co. web Page. Authenticity Guidelines: Are found on the website, The YD has very stringent guidelines not only for the WWII uniform but for the 1944 TO&E. The Division Authenticity officer has over 20 years experience in education and collecting WWII GI history. Contact Information: Unit web Page development are provided by the Headquarters Company 26th Infantry Division HRG. Should you or your unit consider joining the Yankee Division WWII Historical Re-Enactment Group contact: Admin_hq@26yd.com

Headquarters & Headquarters Company 26th Division

Units of the WWII Yankee Division