94th Combat Infantry Division
Northern France Rhineland • Ardennes Central Europe
THIS MONUMENT IS A TRIBUTE TO THE MEN OF THE 94TH INFANTRY DIVISION WWII
In recognition of the outstanding war record of the 94th. The State of Wisconsin designated this monument to be erected for all I-94 travellers to view.
Activated Sept. 15, 1942 at Fort Custer, MI
First U.S. Army Division to achieve expert infantry recognition
After Utah Beach landing in 1944 fought in Brittany, France
Reassigned to General Patton’s Third Army in the Saar-Moselle Triangle
Crossed the Saar River to fight in the Battle of the Bulge
Third Army was the first to reach the Rhine
Most worthy victory at Impossible Trier Triangle a “Presidential Citation” was earned
In 209 combat days, had 10,937 wounded, 1,087 deaths and took 26,638 prisoners
Marker is on Interstate 94 3.5 miles west of Wisconsin Route 26, on the right when traveling west.
Courtesy hmdb.org
