This Monument is a tribute to the men of the 94th infantry division
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
The marker is located at Rest Area No. 14 on westbound Interstate 94, 3.5 miles west of its intersection with Wisconsin Route 26, Johnson Creek, Wisconsin 53038.
94th Infantry Division Historical Society
Wikipedia: 94th Infantry Division (United States)
I-94: "94th COMBAT INFANTRY DIVISION HIGHWAY"
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