Objects that speak of the 38th Cyclone Infantry Division and the New Guinea, Battles of Manila, Luzon and Leyte

Two pice of history that speak of the terrible battle in the Pacific ... 

Objects that speak of the 38th Cyclone Infantry Division and the New Guinea, Battles of Manila, Luzon and Leyte

M1 helmet 38th Infantry Division Cyclone "The Avengeers of Bataan" 

The 38th Division was inducted into federal service on 17 January 1941 as the United States prepared for entry into World War II. The Division returned to Camp Shelby to reorganize as a triangular infantry division and train for combat. The 38th Infantry Division deployed to the Pacific theater in January 1944, initially to New Guinea where the division saw limited combat after final training. In December, the division deployed into Leyte, Philippines to support clearing and security operations. On 29 January 1945, the 38th Infantry Division took part in the combat landing against the Japanese held Southern Zambales Province on the island of Luzon. Afterwards, the 38th Infantry Division took part in the operations to clear Zig Zag Pass and the Bataan peninsula, and to secure Corregidor and Manila Bay. In recognition of their contributions in clearing the Philippines, the 38th Infantry Division received the nickname "The Avengers of Bataan".