100th Reconnaissance Troop

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:100th_Infantry_Division
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Army
gptkbp:challenges faced challenges in reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:colors blue and white
gptkbp:combat_role scouting and reconnaissance missions
gptkbp:combat_system European Campaign
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge
Normandy landings
gptkbp:equipment jeep
M3 Scout Car
gptkbp:formation_date 1943
gptkbp:has_units crossed swords
symbolizes courage and vigilance
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Fort_Benning
gptkbp:historical_records maintained by the National Archives
gptkbp:historical_significance first American unit to enter Germany
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 100th Reconnaissance Troop
gptkbp:insignia distinctive unit insignia
gptkbp:involved_units affiliated with various veteran organizations
gptkbp:is_active_in gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:legacy influenced modern reconnaissance units
part of the lineage of the 100th Infantry Division
gptkbp:location_during_war gptkb:France
gptkbp:memorials memorials in honor of fallen soldiers
gptkbp:motto “ We Lead the Way”
gptkbp:nickname “ The Eyes of the Army”
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Colonel_John_A._Mc_Gowan
gptkbp:notable_operations gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
gptkb:Operation_Overlord
gptkbp:operational_status inactive
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:publications historical accounts and unit histories
gptkbp:recognition recognized for bravery and service
gptkbp:reunion annual reunions
gptkbp:role reconnaissance
gptkbp:size gptkb:Company
gptkbp:successor gptkb:100th_Infantry_Battalion
gptkbp:tradition reconnaissance and intelligence gathering
commemorative ceremonies for veterans
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Camp_Blanding
gptkbp:unit_history part of the 100th Infantry Division
part of the U. S. Army's history in WWII
gptkbp:unit_type reconnaissance troop
gptkbp:veterans gptkb:100th_Infantry_Division_veterans
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:American_100th_Division
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6