Adam M. Hornberger

Book

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Lititz Historical Foundation

Front Cover: Unit History the the 36th Infantry Division during World War II
Front Cover

Unit History the the 36th Infantry Division during World War II

Name/Title

Adam M. Hornberger

Entry/Object ID

2025.9.9

Description

The 36th Infantry Division was one of 18 National Guard Infantry Divisions mobilized for service in 1940-41. The Division landed in North Africa in April, 1943 for additional training. It was assigned to the US 5th Army and conducted its first combat mission in September 9 as part of the invasion at Salerno, Italy. Over the next 19 months, the division participated in two amphibious assaults and five major campaigns in Italy, France, and the Rhineland.

Collection

Hornberger Family Collection

Category

Family History, World War II

Dimensions

Height

12-3/4 in

Width

16-3/8 in

Depth

7/8 in

Book Details

Publisher

The 36th Division Association

Place Published

City

Austin

State

Texas

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Published

1945

Time Period

20th Century

Place Printed

City

Austin

State

Texas

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Printed

1945

Publication Language

English

Publication Subjects

36th Infantry Division, World War II

Web Links and URLs

36th Infantry Division, Wikipedia, Current website for 36th Infantry Division, Army National Guard Texas

Create Date

June 5, 2025

Update Date

September 19, 2025