Description

Company “A,” 89th Infantry
Fort Simonds, Jamaica, B.W.I. • World War II •

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Document Overview

This unit history covers Company A (Composite), 89th Infantry — nicknamed “ACO” and originally activated as “Force Tuna” in October 1941 — from its formation at Fort Dix through its long garrison posting at Fort Simonds, Jamaica, British West Indies, defending the American base there, along with its sports teams, cadres sent overseas, and volunteers who left for combat in the Pacific. This listing is a digital download of a scanned copy of the original book.

Campaigns: Garrison and base-defense duty, Jamaica, B.W.I. (no combat campaigns)

Commanders: Lt. Col. John D. Lawlor, Maj. Richard J. O’Neill, Capt. Donald J. Coan

Unit newspaper: unknown

Table of Contents

The Story of ACO
Cadres
Volunteers for Combat
Field Days
Sports
“The Tropical Rotters”
Commanding Officers
Roster

“The spirit of ACO is imperishable.”
— The Story of ACO