Co. L  109th Infantry 28th Div.

The 28th Division arrived in France in July 1944 and fought its way to Germany. The Division, whose divisional patch is the red keystone, paid a heavy price in the Huertgen Forest or " Green Hell" during November of 1944.  The Division earned the nick name " The Bloody Bucket" by the Germans who had faced the fury of the Division's attacks during this campaign.  In the Ardennes campaign, commonly known as the Battle of the Bulge, the Division bore the brunt of the German counter offensive.  The Division fought in five campaigns and suffered over 16,000 in killed or wounded in action.  Along with the soldiers, the women of HMI  portray members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAACS) .  The unit also demonstrates life back home during the war through the " Home Front" display, where everything from clothing to ration stamps can be seen.  The spirit of the fighting men and women of our country has not been forgotten, and is preserved by the members of HMI though living history demonstrations and battle re-enactments.  Members of the unit are very helpful to new recruits by guiding them during the time that they are putting together their impression.

If your interested in doing  WWII re-enacting Please contact  Bill Fisher. 

Bill will help you get started and answer any questions. 

fish64@enter.net