"The 12th Infantry Regiment was reorganized as a Motorized Infantry Regiment on 29 September 1942. Less than a year later, on 1 August 1943, the 12th was reorganized as a standard infantry regiment when the 4th Division was converted from motorized to dismounted infantry. The 12th Regiment along with the rest of the 4th Infantry … Continue reading Camp Gordon, Georgia – 12th Infantry, Company “I” – World War Two
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Photo of the Week – James Doran and Friend, Camp Gordon, Georgia, 1942
This photograph of James F. Doran shows him with his cap tilted back, and his buddy on the right. It was taken at Camp Gordon, Augusta, Georgia on February 28, 1942. James was 22 years old in this picture - a city boy from Harrison, NJ. What a great smile he had for the camera! … Continue reading Photo of the Week – James Doran and Friend, Camp Gordon, Georgia, 1942
Photo of the Week – Camp Gordon, GA, 1943
This photo shows James F. Doran, from Harrison, NJ, at age 23, looking young and handsome while in basic training for the Army in 1943. He was in the 4th "Ivy" Division, at that time called the 4th Motorized Division. On the back is written: Camp Gordon, Co. I, 12th Inf., August, Ga. After training … Continue reading Photo of the Week – Camp Gordon, GA, 1943