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September 10 1945 The 10th Fuselier Battalion parades in Gent in celebration of the 1st anniversary of the Liberation |
Staff of the 10th Fuselier Battalion, a few weeks before disbandment. |
THE 10TH FUSELIER BATTALION
1944 - 1945
SHORT HISTORY
The 10th Fuselier Battalion is raised at Casteau, Belgium, on December 12 1944.
The battalion recieves its training at Casteau.
On February 13 1945 the 10th Fuselier Battalion comes under the operational command of the 3rd US Army.
Until the
beginning of March 1945 the 10th Fuselier Battalion guards vital
installations
in the Grand Duchy of Luxemburg.
On March 6th 1945 the battalion is in Germany, in the area of Berdorf.
The battalion follows the advance of the 3rd US Army in Germany, and takes up positions in the area of Trier - Bad Kreuznach.
Starting end of April 1945 the battalion is assigned the protection of the pipe-line from Bretzenheim to Selbach.
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September 10 1945 The 10th Fuselier Battalion parades in Gent in celebration of the 1st anniversary of the Liberation |
Staff of the 10th Fuselier Battalion, a few weeks before disbandment. |
On July 13
1945 the 10th Fuselier Battalion is assigned to the 21st Army
Group,
and returns to the barracks at Beverlo, Belgium.
From July 27
1945 until September 11 1945 the 10th Fuselier Battalion takes up
guard duties
in the port of Gent,
for the 16th L. of C. Sub Area.
The 10th Fuselier Battalion is disbanded on October 21 1945.
Commanding
Officers :
Major NOLLET from the start until February 14 1945
Major SONDERVORST from February 14 1945 until March 30 1945
Major VAN DEN BRANDT from March 30 1945 until disbandment
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| Major VAN DEN BRANDT |
FORMATION BADGE
The battalion created its own formation badge.
A black wolf's head facing to the left, in a yellow-green shield with black border.
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| Formation Badge of the 10th Fuselier Battalion | Private wearing the Formation Badge |
