U.S. Army Veteran
Branch
U.S. Army
Rank
E5
Service Years
1964 - 1969
6th Army
U.S. Army
The 6th Army is most famously known as a field army of the German Wehrmacht during World War II. Formed in 1939, it participated in the invasions of Poland and France before being transferred to the Eastern Front. The 6th Army became notorious for its involvement in the Battle of Stalingrad (1942-1943), where it was encircled and ultimately destroyed by the Soviet Red Army in one of the war's most decisive turning points. The name was later reconstituted for a new formation, but it never regained its former strength or reputation.
8TH INFANTRY DIVISION
U.S. Army
The 8th Infantry Division is a unit of the United States Army that was first activated during World War I. It has participated in many major conflicts, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Gulf War. The division is known for its distinctive shoulder sleeve insignia, which features a blue and gold octofoil. Currently, the 8th Infantry Division is inactive, having been deactivated in 1992 as part of the post-Cold War drawdown of the US military.