We have received a generous donation from the family of Capt. John E. Mellen, who commanded the 818th and was with them from their training at Camp Gordon Johnston through the end of the war and beyond. Although we are just in the beginning of constructing the history of the 818th, this is what we […]

WWII Commands: 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion Eric B. Greisinger DESIGNATION: Company A, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion ACTIVATION: April 24, 1942 CAMPAIGNS: Normandy, Central Europe, Northern France, Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland The 81st Chemical Battalion (Motorized), later designated the 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, was activated on April 24, 1942, as one of the small specialized groups being raised […]