104th Infantry Division “Timberwolves” Wall Mosaic
Details:
On the side of the Multifunctional center.
A mosaic of the 104th Infantry Division symbol – The division insignia is a gray Timberwolf's head on a balsam green disc; the symbol representing the Northwest United States.
Standdaabuiten, has honored troops of the 104th Infantry Division with a beautiful mosaic and plaque on the outside wall of their civic center. This mosaic consists of a replica of the 104th Infantry Division's Timberwolf insignia plus three prongs representing the liberating thrust into Holland by the three regimental combat teams (413th, 414th and 415th Regimental Combat Teams) of the 104th Infantry Division. A prominent city street is named Timberwolfstraat and shows the date of 3 November 1944 in appreciation of the liberation of their city on that date.
The division was commanded by Major General Terry de la Mesa Allen and was part of the part of the 9th Army operation to liberate the Netherlands in September-November 1944.
Monument Text:
A small informational panel near the mural reads:
On the 50th Anniversary of the liberation of
the Village of Standdaarbuiten from Nazi occupation,
a group of Timberlandwolves of the 104th Infantry
Division have returned to remember those who
lost their lives in the conflict on 3 November 1944.
This tablet is placed this day to remind us all
that our efforts in 1944 were not forgotten and
that the sacrifices made were not in vain. May
the people of The Netherlands continue to have
peace as experienced the past 50 years.
Dedicated October 1994 by
the WWII Veterans of the
104th Infantry Division, U.S. Army
Commemorates:
People:
Units:
104th Infantry Division
413th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division
414th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division
415th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division
9th Army
Wars:
WWII
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