Jump to content

XI Corps (United States)

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

This is an old revision of this page, as edited by 89.96.190.231 (talk) at 12:39, 25 November 2015. The present address (URL) is a permanent link to this revision, which may differ significantly from the current revision.

XI Corps
Shoulder sleeve insignia of XI Corps
Active1942-45
CountryUnited States United States
Branch United States Army
EngagementsWorld War II
Korean War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Charles P. Hall

Template:US Corps

XI Corps was a corps of the United States Army in World War II and the Korean War.

It embarked for the Pacific theater in March of 1944 and was assigned to the Alamo Force after arriving at Finschhafen, New Guinea. The Corps fought in New Guinea, Luzon, and the southern Philippines. After the Japanese surrender, the Corps moved to occupation duty in and around Yokohama, Japan.

References

  • Weigley, Russell F. (1981). Eisenhower's Lieutenants. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. ISBN 0-253-13333-5.
  • Williams, Mary H., compiler (1958). US Army in World War II, Chronology 1941–1945. Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office.
  • Wilson, John B., compiler (1999). Armies, Corps, Divisions, and Separate Brigades. Washington D.C.: Government Printing Office. ISBN 0-16-049994-1.