Occupation of German: 2 May to
3 September 1945.
The 3253rd received a commendation from the
Third U, S, Army 7
September 1944:
"Your Corps (Hq, XV
Corps) has most expeditiously accomplished its mission of
securing a position in the vicinity of Mantes, Gassicourt,
France, holding a bridgehead east of the Seine River at Mantes,
Gassicourt, France and denying the use of crossing sites to the
enemy as far north as Louviers, France."
April 12: Organized
April 25 Activated
The 3253rd trained
until 8 June at Wincham Hall, Cheshire and then moved to
quarters at Burton Bradstock, Dorset.
The company supported
the XV Corps (patch
ABOVE RIGHT)
XV Corps assignments:
U.S. Third Army commanded by General Patton). 6 Jul 1944 to 23 Aug 1944 and 29
Aug 1944 to 28 Sep 1944
U.S. First Army from 24 Aug 1944 to 28 Aug 1944.
U.S. Seventh Army 29 Sep 1944 to VE Day
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Acknowledgements:
Robert D Wiltzius, 303rd Military Intelligence Battalion,researched the 3253rd documents.and made the map. Bob Peterson identified the date and location of the group photo at the top of the page. |