What We've Been up to Recently...
Why We Reenact?
Here at Dog Company, we are driven by a single goal; to make history come alive for our members and the public. Started in 2007 as a way for our members to outreach with veterans, we have grown into a premier WWII Infantry Unit in the Midwest. In 2014, we were awarded the outstanding unit commendation at D-Day Ohio and were recently selected to showcase the release of the Memphis Belle at the Air Force National Museum. We are also a founding unit of the Ohio Historical Infantry Organization.
WHAT WE DO IN WWII
More Info About Us and What We're About
5TH RANGER HISTORY
Under Lt. Col. Max F. Schneider, the Fifth Ranger Battalion assaulted Omaha Beach on D-Day. Formed at Camp Forrest, Tennessee, 1 September 1943, the battalion arrived in Britain in January 1944. On the morning of 6 June 1944 it landed with the 116th Infantry Regiment of the Twenty-ninth Division and, with elements of the Second Ranger Battalion, was instrumental in the advance inland. In fact, Ranger history was made when the Twenty-ninth Division’s assistant commander, Brig. Gen. Norman Cota, turned to Schneider and ordered, ‘‘Rangers, lead the way off this beach!’’ Like the Second Battalion, the Fifth participated in the Normandy, northern France, Ardennes-Alsace, and Rhineland campaigns.
WHAT OUR IMPRESSION LOOKS LIKE
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M1 Fixed Bale Helmet (Front Seam)
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1942 Darkshade HBT Trousers
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M1941 Wool Shirt
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M41 Field Jacket
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M1937 Khaki Web Belt
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White Crew Neck Shirt
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Type II's Service Shoe
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M1938 Dismounted Leggings
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OD Cushion Sole Wool Sock
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M1928 Haversack
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M1923 Cartridge Belt
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M1942 First Aid Kit
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Canteen, M1910 Canteen Cover and Cup
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M1 General Purpose Bag
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M7 Gas Mask Bag
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Gas Brassard
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M1 Garand
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Bandoliers
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"Daisy Mae" Lifebelt
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED
WWII re-enacting is a surprisingly easy hobby to get involved with. Don't be intimidated by other groups if you are new, We'll teach you everything you need to know. We also have spare equipment so you can "test out" re-enacting to see if its a good fit.
If you are interested in joining our unit there are a few ways to contact us:
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CONTACT DOG COMPANY
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