Merchandise and Books

PART 1: THE 65TH DIVISION HISTORY & REPORTS BY UNIT

PART 2: SOME CASUALTY STORIES & STATISTICS

(Pt 1: 445 - Pt 2: 65 Pages)

Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Div Historian.

Includes Combat Routes by Unit, Many Battle Reports, Maps, Casualties (KIA, WIA, and MIA), Historical Accounts by 3 German Historians, a complete copy of Sgt. Bill Jordy’s “Right To Be Proud”(available separately below) and much, much, more

(161 Pages - More than 1000 names and hundreds more ingroup pictures)

Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Division Historian.

Hundreds of photos collected from activation through deactivation 1943-1945, Camp Shelby to Linz & Enns, Austria. Other organizational structure info of the Division, casualties, brief history, and Adolf Hitler day photos are included. Unfortunately, most of the photos are copies and many are blurred.

(337 Pages, 420 Men plus hundreds more in reports)

From activation at Camp Shelby to occupation in Germany. Includes names of those who received battlefield awards and promotions. 2007

(Over 230 pages, 400 Names)

Compiled by Robert H Cardinell, Division Historian

The war is over. Stories of interactions with civilians, concentration camp inmates and German prisoners. Operation of POW camps and meeting the Russians - Friendly at first, then some hostilities. These informative "Interaction" stories describe the human events which are not often documented in the more structured history books on the war.

(158 Pages) Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Division Historian.

A special book compiled for family members of 65th men. Information is provided on the KIA (Killed in Action) and WIA (Wounded in Action) and where they are buried if they are buried in Europe. The locations, with photos, are included of all plaques and notices of 65th Division recognitions. Medals awarded and the many Rights to be Proud are provided with additional applicable information. There are 986 names of 65th Division men included with an alphabetical listing and page number provided in the index. All families of 65th Division men should have a copy of this book. 2009

(36 pages) by Sgt. Bill Jordy, Published in 1945

Originally printed in The Halbert, this is a brief history of the Division from the arrival in Le Havre through deactivation in Austria

(155 pages) Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Division Historian

Short and long accounts written by men detailing their adventures when the war ended. Many young members were transferred home to participate in the invasion of Japan. Others attended schools in Europe, experiencing vacations to Switzerland, France, England, Etc. or transferred to older combat divisions (25% to the 9th Division). Includes 125 short accounts of experiences from the war end to their return home. Over 415 Division men are mentioned that are alphabetically listed with the applicable page number. 2008

(300 pages) Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Division Historian

Covers the 65th Infantry Division involvement at Ohrdruf, Hersbruck and Mauthausen. Includes experiences at end of war, meeting the Russians, repatriation of camp inmates, German POWs, and Displaced Persons in summer of 1945. The names of 283 men of the 65th Div and 41 Concentration Camp inmates are included. 2006

(335 pages) Compiled by Robert. H Cardinell, Division Historian

Covers only sites or areas where stories or history have been written covering both the actions of the 65th Division and the German defenders and in some cases, attackers. Included are 13 pages of 687 names, American (569) & Non-American (118) in alphabetical order that provide the page number where they are mentioned in the book. 2010

(253 pages) Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Division Historian

Combat and Early Occupation Experiences. These are personal combat stories from 100 mend of the 65th. The names of 450 men in the 65th Div are included. 2004

 (357 pages) Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Division Historian

More good stories that didn't make it into Vol 1. Vol 2 begins with activation of the division, shipment overseas, through combat, into occupation, and to deactivation. Stories in this volume are from 151 men of the 65th Div. and mention the names of 656 men.. 2004

  (400 pages) Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Division Historian

Covers the entire time of the 65th Div in WWII. Excerpts are included of two books concerning the actions of the 65th. These pertain to "Hqs Co 2nd Bn 260th Inf" and the "Struth" batthel that includes both actions of American & German forces. None of the stories included in Just Good Stories Volume 1 & 2 are duplicated in this volume. The names of 596 men in the 65th are included in Vol. 3. 2005

(219 pages)

Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Div Historian.

(329 pages)

Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Div Historian.

(402 pages)

Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Div Historian.

(327 Pages) 

Compiled by Robert H. Cardinell, Division Historian.

All older Halberts on one searchable Thumbdrive:

From Volume 1, No 1 - Fall 1963 to current

$25