Online Resources
For Further Online Reading
The history of the 85th Division is not heavily documented on the web. However there are a few links of special interest to those interested in the Italian campaign and/or the men of the 337th Regiment and 85th Division.
- Lt. Harry Albright Gail Brown's tribute to her father, Lt. Harry Albright who served with Company A, 337th and was killed in action May 12, 1944 near Minturno.
- Volturno to Cassino - Valentino Rossetti's Italian web page on the Italian campaign
- John Heiser's 85th Division and 339th (Polar Bear) Regiment site with information on the planned 85th Division Monument at Camp Shelby, MS
- Custer Men and Dixie Boys - Site by Steve Cole whose father served with the 328th Field Artillery Battalion
- 351st Infantry Regiment, 88th Division - Ted Nardin's tribute to the men of the 351st Infantry who fought alongside the 85th Div in Italy
- Dad's War- A super site by Wes Johnston that will help you start your research on World War II servicemen, including your father, mother, or grandparents.
- Wolverine Regiment - 337th Infantry Regiment on Facebook
- 85th Division - Custer Division on Facebook
General History
There are many sources of information about WWII and the Italian Campaign. Some of my favorites include:
National Archives
The National Archives in College Park, Maryland, has a large collection of records pertaining to the 85th Division and the 337th, 338th, and
339th Regiments. You can contact them at:
National Archives
8601 Adelphi Rd.
Military Branch (NWCTM)
Rm 2400
College Park, MD 20740