The 41st Infantry Division, composed of National Guard units from
Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho, was ordered into federal
service 16 September 1940. Originally assigned to Fort Lewis,
Washington, it trained there until ordered overseas in early 1942. It was
one of the first divisions to go overseas. Sailing from San Francisco,
California in March 1942, it arrived in Australia in April. Training took
place 60 miles north of Melbourne and after July, in the tropical
Rockhampton, Queensland.
The first unit to be ordered north, the 163rd Infantry Regiment arrived in
New Guinea at Port Moresby on 26 December 1942. The regiment was
attached to the Australian 7th Division, helping to destroy the
Japanese Forces along the Sananada Trail then moving into the
Bunz-Gona area to close the Papuan Campaign. It was there that the
41st Division became known as the "Jungleers." By the early part of
February 1943, the Division was in New Guinea to stay for a long time.
The New Guinea Campaign took the Division through Salamaua,
Aitape, Hollandia, Nassua Bay, Wadke-Arare-Toem to the Biak. In late
1944, the Philippine Islands were attacked. In February 1945, the 41st
Division, now part of the 6th Army, invaded Palawan. The Division was
active in the southern Philippines Campaign with participation in the
battles of Basilan, Jolo and Mindinao. In September, the Division left
Zamboango to take up occupation duties in Japan. In October, they
moved into southern Honshu, as the occupational force. The 41st
Division was deactivated in Japan on 31 December 1945.
Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho, was ordered into federal
service 16 September 1940. Originally assigned to Fort Lewis,
Washington, it trained there until ordered overseas in early 1942. It was
one of the first divisions to go overseas. Sailing from San Francisco,
California in March 1942, it arrived in Australia in April. Training took
place 60 miles north of Melbourne and after July, in the tropical
Rockhampton, Queensland.
The first unit to be ordered north, the 163rd Infantry Regiment arrived in
New Guinea at Port Moresby on 26 December 1942. The regiment was
attached to the Australian 7th Division, helping to destroy the
Japanese Forces along the Sananada Trail then moving into the
Bunz-Gona area to close the Papuan Campaign. It was there that the
41st Division became known as the "Jungleers." By the early part of
February 1943, the Division was in New Guinea to stay for a long time.
The New Guinea Campaign took the Division through Salamaua,
Aitape, Hollandia, Nassua Bay, Wadke-Arare-Toem to the Biak. In late
1944, the Philippine Islands were attacked. In February 1945, the 41st
Division, now part of the 6th Army, invaded Palawan. The Division was
active in the southern Philippines Campaign with participation in the
battles of Basilan, Jolo and Mindinao. In September, the Division left
Zamboango to take up occupation duties in Japan. In October, they
moved into southern Honshu, as the occupational force. The 41st
Division was deactivated in Japan on 31 December 1945.
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mainly depict modern and historic aviation along with military, civil and space flight. We
also deal with naval subjects and military armor and infantry works. These prints are
from all the top national and international artists along with some local artists. Many of
our prints are signed by the artist and by famous pilots and veterans. If you are looking
for a specific plane, pilot, artist or subject please contact us.
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| James Dietz's "Jungleers" is a tribute to the men fought through the jungles of the south pacific. The island hopping campaigns proved to some of the hardest fighting of World War II. "Jungleers" |
Fourth in the National Guard Division Series
Commemorating the 41st Division's Service in World War II
Commemorating the 41st Division's Service in World War II