Task Force Herren Commendation
Task Force Herren
Before the 70th Division Artillery arrived in
France, about 5 weeks after the three Regiments of Infantry had, these Regiments
were designated as "TASK FORCE HERREN", and were assigned to other "on the line"
Divisions. The 274th Regiment was assigned to the 45th Division . The 70th
Division was reassembled, as a complete fighting Division, late in January,
1945.
About this time, the following commendation
letter was received by our 274th Regimental Headquarters. The Commanding General
of the 45th Division. had written the letter which is self explanatory. Attached
to it is the endorsement of General Herren, Commanding Officer of "TASK FORCE
HERREN".
HEADQUARTERS FORTY FIFTH INFANTRY
DIVISION
APO 45, U. S. Army
Subject : Commendation
28 January 1945
To : Commanding Officer, 274th Infantry
Regiment, through : Commanding General, 70th Infantry Division, APO 70, U. S.
Army
I commend the officers and men of the 274th
Infantry Regiment for the combat efficiency displayed while the Regiment was
attached to this Division in the bitter fighting which stopped the enemy drive
in the Hardt Mountains. Although this was your first combat assignment, you met
an experienced and aggressive foe with courage and determination. The obscure
situation confronting our forces as the enemy developed a major drive in our
sector required numerous rapid shifts of units to meet new threats. You
accomplished these movements with speed and coordination that reflect credit
upon the discipline and training of the entire unit.
Robert T. Frederick
Major General, U.S. Army
Commanding
(Endorsement)
HEADQUARTERS TASK FORCE HERREN
APO 17817, U. S. ARMY. 31 January 1945
To: Commanding Officer, 274th Infantry Regiment.
It is a pleasure to forward this communication
and to add my congratulations. The performance of your unit since initial
contact with the enemy has been outstanding.
Thomas W. Herren
Brigadier General, USA,
Commanding
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