Welcome to the 75th Division Dad website.I created this website in 1998 as a tribute to my late father, Resol Puckett,
and also to attempt to possibly find some of his wartime buddies.The site quickly evolved and became what it is today—a tribute
to all those who served in the United States Army’s 75th Infantry Division.
The men of the 75th received their “Baptism of
Fire” on the WWII Battlefields of Belgium, France, Holland, and Germany.In Belgium, they played a significant role in halting
the German advance toward Antwerp during the Ardennes Offensive.In France and Holland, they helped to drive the last stalwart
remnants of the German military machine back into their homeland.In Germany, they conquered the enemy’s defense of its industrial
complex, where thousands of slave laborers were freed and protected.
Unfortunately, the 75th Division’s historical record, contained
in numerous books and publications, is (at best) a small glimpse into one of the finest American fighting forces assembled during
WWII.The numerous errors and omissions contained in these
these various publications are largely attributable to the fact that the 75th Division lacked a public relations organization
of the stature that was prevalent in some of the more well known units of WWII. Needless to say, a good deal of the historical
information on record is inaccurate or otherwise skewed. Therefore, I have attempted to include as much information as possible about
the 75th and correct some of the misinformation that has been propagated throughout the years.The information herein is based
entirely on the best sources available—the Veterans who were there.This website is for them.
This website is dedicated to the memory of my Dad, Resol B. Puckett.
1922-1980
Association News
The 75th Division Veterans Association wrapped up its 2007 Reunion on September 1st. While attendance continues to drop from
year to year, there were a good number of Veterans...click here for the rest of the story...
