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US Army veterans organization

The 34th Infantry Division Association is a United States military veteran organization formed in 1947 by WWII veterans of the United States Army's 34th "Red Bull" Infantry Division. The international headquarters is located at the Gold Star Military Museum[1] in Johnston, Iowa with subordinate chapters in Iowa, Minnesota, and Italy.

Mission

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The mission of the association is to promote Red Bull esprit-de-corps, preserve division history, and support relevant exhibits and memorials.[2]

Board

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The board is composed of retired and currently-serving 34th Infantry Division soldiers as well as civilian friends of the division. These unpaid volunteers organize an annual reunion of the division and other Red Bull events. Today, voting board positions consist of a president, vice-president, 2nd vice president, secretary, treasurer, and sergeant-at-arms. They are elected annually. Non-voting board members include a historian and a chaplain. A board of trustees are also identified for various duties.[3] The original association board comprised of Maj. Gen. Norman E. Hendrickson (president), Joe Kelly (vice-president), Walter W. Wendt (secretary), Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grahl (treasurer), Lt. Col. John H. Hougen (historian), and Fr. Hoffman (chaplain).[4]

Membership

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Initially, the membership was limited to veterans of WWI and WWII who were in the division or subordinate units.[2] Special invitations we sent to the Nisei veterans of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team and the 100th Infantry Battalion.[5] Membership in the association, which is still active today, has broadened to include the general public, however, the majority of the members are veterans of the division and subordinate units, current service members, their families, and descendants.

Chapters

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Current Iowa chapters are Council Bluffs, Des Moines, and Iron Man (Waterloo). Minnesota chapters include Commander’s Own (St Paul) and First Minnesota (Brainerd).[6] The association also has a chapter in Italy, Linea Gotica Pistoiese Onlus,[7] where the division fought during WWII.

Since 1947, the association also had numerous chapters across the United States including the Atlantic, Cedar Rapids, Chicago, Glenwood, Minneapolis, Omaha, Red Oak, Sioux City, and Tri-State Chapter (East coast) chapters.[8]

Notable Members

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Historical Milestones

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The original association was founded on 6 Jan, 1947 by division veterans of WWII.

In 1947, the association placed wreaths at cemeteries on Memorial Day and Veterans Day in North Africa and Italy, a tradition which continues to this day.

In 1948, the association dedicated Hwy 34 as the 34th Infantry Division Memorial Highway.[9]

In 1949, the Council Bluffs chapter was formed.[10]

In 1949, the association published John Hougen’s "Famous 34th Infantry Division" book on WWII.[11]

In 1972, members of the association dedicated a memorial plaque at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Washington, D.C. [12]

In 1987, the association dedicated the 34ID monument on Camp Dodge, IA.

In 1989, they published Philip St John’s "Thirty-Fourth Infantry Division" history book.

In 1991, the 34th Infantry Division was reformed thanks in part to the efforts of the association.

In 2010, the association was reincorporated in Iowa as a non-profit corporation based on the original WWII association.

In 2012, the association hosted the 65th Annual Reunion of the 34th Infantry Division.[13]

In 2012, the Commander’s Own Chapter was established.[13]

In 2014, the association’s First Minnesota Chapter was organized in Brainerd, MN.

In 2017, the association published Brian Leehan’s "Roaring Bull" book on the Global War on Terror.

In 2022, the association celebrated its 75th anniversary.

In 2023, a 34th Infantry Division monument was dedicated at the Fort Snelling National Cemetery.[14]

In 2023, the association erected a monument at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls.

In 2025, the Italian Chapter celebrated the Army’s 250th Birthday at Camp Darby, Pisa, Italy.[15]

References

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  1. ↑ https://goldstarmuseum.iowa.gov
  2. 1 2 "To Incorporate 34th Division". Council Bluffs IA: The Daily Nonpareil. 15 July 1946. Retrieved 11 April 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ http://www.34ida.org/images/34ida_bylaws_2010_12_29.pdf
  4. ↑ https://www.mnvetmuseum.org/s/34IDA-Officer-Lineages.pdf
  5. ↑ "34th GI Unit Welcomes Nisei". Seattle, WA: The Northwest Times. 20 March 1948. Retrieved 11 April 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ↑ http://www.34ida.org/association/
  7. ↑ https://lineagoticapistoiese.jimdo.com/
  8. ↑ "34th Division Vets May Organize". Council Bluffs, IA: The Daily Nonpareil. 3 Feb 1948. Retrieved 11 April 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ↑ "Highway 34 Dedication Set at Red Oak July 31". Council Bluffs: The Daily Nonpareil. 3 July 1948. Retrieved 11 April 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ↑ "Gen Tinley Grants 34th Its Charter". Council Bluffs, IA: The Daily Nonpareil. 20 May 1949. Retrieved 11 April 2026.
  11. ↑ "34th Division to Publish History". Council Bluffs, IA: The Daily Nonpareil. 14 Dec 1947. Retrieved 11 April 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  12. ↑ "34th is Now Represented in Museum". Carroll, IA: Carroll Daily Times Herold. 20 April 1972. Retrieved 17 April 2026.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  13. 1 2 Red Bull Association celebrates 65 years
  14. ↑ https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/monument-honoring-100-years-of-minnesotas-red-bull-soldiers-unveiled-at-fort-snelling-national-cemetery/
  15. ↑ https://www.army.mil/article/286248/camp_darby_celebrates_u_s_armys_250th_birthday
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