Howitzer), A, C & E Companies, 5th Ranger Sergeant. MY WIFE AND I WERE ABLE TO ATTEND 5 OF THE LAST 9 REUNIONS, AN OCCASION WE LOOKED FORWARD TO EVERY YEAR. Back to all Infantry Divisions. [34] The deception effort was kept up until 1945, being wound down in January. Since that time I have become very attached to it. I AM MOST GRATEFUL THAT THE SITE FOUND 76TH VETERANS IN THE LAST FEW YEARS WHO NEVER KNEW OF THE REUNIONS. Attachments [14] Major-General William Ozanne, who had commanded the Norfolk County Division since its inception, retained command of the division. [29][30] The 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division was one of several "Lower Establishment" divisions in the United Kingdom, chosen to be disbanded. Squad Leader. We anticipate a trip to Ft. McHenry prior to return to the hotel on Friday afternoon. Friday - 26 October [16] After the division became a training formation, the insignia was only worn by the permanent division members. Gun), A Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm The British still had to consider the threat of an invasion, due to the possibility that the Soviet Union could collapse under the German onslaught, after which Germany could easily transfer troops back to the west. Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. HE IS MY PERSONAL HERO, NOW ONE OF MANY. For more information on the society, please contact, Please consider helping the society and museum on the link below, Current list of available WWII personnel rosters. We will visit the World War II Memorial in Washington on Saturday as well as visit other well known Washington sights culminating with laying a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on Saturday Afternoon. 7:00 am - 8:30 am Free full Breakfast at Crowne Plaza (Houilihan's) In 1944, the 76th ID was involved in heavy fighting with Soviet troops in the Ukraine and eastern Romania. Rosters for units serving in World War II from 1944 - 1946 were destroyed in accordance with Army disposition authorities. [2] As the year progressed, the size of the British Army increased dramatically as 140 new infantry battalions were raised. MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. WebThe division's infantry regiments were also inactivated as follows: 309th Infantry Regiment between 15 Apr May 22, 1946, in Germany; 310th Infantry Regiment on 15 Jun 1946, Redesignated 1 August 1942 as the 76th Infantry Division. 76th Infantry Division (Wehrmacht) The 76th Infantry Division was created on 26 August 1939 together with the 23rd Infantry Division in Potsdam. The division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. In 1943, this, in part, led to the Operation Fortitude a plan to exploit the German ability and deceive their intelligence community about future Allied operations like Operation Overlord. Assignments We will be going to Baltimore on one day, visiting the WWII Memorial and laying a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery on another day. Division trained. Publication: We Ripened Fast, The Unofficial 6:45 pm - 6:50 pm Memorial Candle Ceremony (begins with all seated) We'll be in town for about 3.5 hours. during World War II and the Korean Conflict. It was claimed that with the war nearing an end, several Territorial Army divisions would revert to their peacetime recruiting role and release their equipment and resources to other units. [32] Trolleycar was initially envisioned as a fictitious amphibious assault upon the coast of the Netherlands, by the phantom British Fourth Army, to exploit the success of the authentic Operation Market Garden. 1 Platoon, A Company, 15th Engineers WebCurrent list of available WWII personnel rosters Please note: the rosters provided by the Camp Butner Society are only as accurate as the source document. There will be no calling hours. & 04.02.1945-23.02.1945, 08.07.1944-13.07.1944 & 09.03.1945-14.03.1945, 30.07.1944-05.08.1944 & 12.12.1944-18.12.1944 SINCE OUR FIRST REUNION IN 1999, I HAVE LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS AND CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS SITE. [1] The paper strength of an infantry division at this time was 17,298 men. [1][19] These three divisions were supplemented by a fourth training formation, the 80th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which was raised on 1 January 1943. Age 86, Brigadier General (Ret. This German World War II article is a stub. The phantom division was part of the notional British Fourth Army, to be used for the fictitious Operation Trolleycar. Activated 1 November 1946 with headquarters at Hartford, Connecticut. In the defensive battles for Letcani and Iai (German: Jassy) the 76th ID suffered heavy losses and had to withdraw across the Bahlui River. National Army to be drawn from civilian ranks through the draft, hence the insignia [27] On 1 September 1944, the division was disbanded. The 76th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army, which was formed in November 1941 and served during the Second World War. The war establishmentthe paper strengthof a "Higher Establishment" infantry division in 1944 was 18,347 men. We will be going to Baltimore, probably on Friday, where we"ll have lunch on our own, with options to visit the Constellation Frigate, Science Center, National Aquarium, and do some other sightseeing. [1] Utterson-Kelso assumed command of the 47th Infantry (Reserve) Division, which took over the role of the 76th Division. His survivors include his son, Elliott C. Cutler, III, and wife Wendy, of Ipswich; [31], As a deception unit, the division was assigned to the bogus Operation Trolleycar. Squad (less C Troop), C Troop, 102nd Cavalry (C) Battalion, 69th Division, 13.06.1944-05.07.1944 & 29.07.1944-05.08.1944 GERALD BROWN, Webmaster After all available British troops had left the United Kingdom for France, the division was disbanded in September 1944. Jim Barrett is serving as "lead scout" for Washington as he lives in nearby Reston, VA while Paul Turner is helping us in Baltimore. AS WE WATCHED OUR NEW LIST OF FRIENDS BECOME SHORTER EACH YEAR, IT WAS ALWAYS A REMINDER OF THE FAST APPROACHING "FINAL REUNION". In June 1942, the Reconnaissance Corps universally adopted cavalry nomenclature. 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Assemble at assigned tables - Happy Hour [33] Trolleycar was revived to convince the Germans that the Fourth Army would land near Emden, in support of an imaginary assault by the First Canadian Army, that would be launched west of Arnhem and through the Netherlands. As an Associate Member, in honor of my Great Uncle PFC Hollis A. Cloyd, I attended the reunion of the 76th Division in Nashville, TN in September 1999. The Sixtieth (60) (and sadly the last) Annual Reunion of the 76th Infantry Division Association will be held from 25-28 October 2007 at the Crowne Plaza Dulles Airport Hotel right outside of Washington, DC. Divisions, Paris, December 1945 and Armies, Corps, Divisions & Separate Brigades, compiled by John B. Wilson Center of Military History, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. 1987, and courtesy, "Fighting Divisions, Histories of Each U.S. Army Combat Division in World War II", by Chief Warrant Officer E. J. Kahn, Jr. & Technical Sergeant Henry McLemore, Zenger Publishing Co., Inc., Box 9883, Washington, D.C. 20015. A very large mall with many restaurants is located just across the street. The adopted suggestion was, "Call it the 'Yankee Division' as all New Squad (less A Troop), 09.08.1944-14.08.1944 & 10.03.1945-13.03.1945, A Troop, 102nd Cavalry MANY OF THESE MEN AND/OR THEIR FAMILIES WERE IN ATTENDENCE AT THIS FINAL REUNION. [18][22] Soldiers who had completed their corps training, were sent to these training divisions. In the early stages of the Second World War following the Battle of France in 1940, the United Kingdom was under threat of invasion from Germany but during the summer, the Battle of Britain dampened this threat. During his long, accomplished lifetime, his happiest I WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN THIS SITE I CREATED IN HONOR OF MY UNCLE AS LONG AS POSSIBLE, TO REMIND EVERYONE OF A GREAT DIVISION AND OF THE GREAT PEOPLE WHO MADE IT THAT WAY. WebJack Clolinger Read more Harold E. Miller Read more Roger W. Merritt Read more Edward H. Pearson Read more Arthur E. Wadley Read more David Lambiase Jr. Read more Roy SADLY THAT MOMENT ARRIVED ALL TOO SOON. Divisional troops Gen. Henry C. Evans, treasurer. Squad Leader The 4th Armored Division was activated during World War II on 15 April 1941 with 3,800 men (10,000 by the end of May 1941) from various other units, at Pine Camp (Camp Drum, 1951; Fort Drum, 1974), New York under its first Commanding General, Brigadier General Henry W. Baird.. World War II. Gun), 1 Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm It is also dedicated to the men of G Company, 304th Infantry Regiment who served with him, and became his extended family. And most of all, to the entire 76th Infantry Division, heroes one and all. They all have the "Spirit of 76" in their hearts. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. Funeral services and interment at West Point will be private David W. Sowers. Detachments, 17.06.1944-17.08.1944 & 03.10.1944-08.05.1945, A Battery, 116th AAA Gun Battalion (Mobile), 15.06.1944-17.08.1944 & 08.10.1944-08.05.1945, 18.06.1944-28.06.1944 & 27.07.1944-05.08.1944, 1 Platoon, A Company, 661st Tank Battalion 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Arlington Cemetery - Place wreath Roster transcribed from the book Little Things (Kaye, 1946), Roster transcribed from the book Men of Diehard (August 1945), Transcribed from the original 78th Infantry Division general orders, Transcribed from the book 309th Field Artillery Battalion, World War II., European Theater of Operations (1947), Transcribed from the Med Echo,the 303rd newspaper, dated 25 Aug 1945, Transcribed from the book History of the 778th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company World War II (1947), 2018-2021 by Camp Butner Society. WebMen of the 6th Battalion, South Wales Borderers, 36th Infantry Division, march through Bahe en route for Mandalay, January 1945. We will use the Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1942. Each person will pay their own expenses on the trip. [1], On 30 June 1944, the 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division, along with the other training divisions, had a combined total of 22,355 men. The large intake of men into the army had considerably increased the infantry arm. Web76th Infantry Division US Army Divisions Infantry 1-65 1st Infantry 2nd Infantry 3rd Infantry 4th Infantry 5th Infantry 6th Infantry 7th Infantry 8th Infantry 9th Infantry 10th The formation was used as a source of reinforcements for the 21st Army Group, that was fighting in the Normandy campaign. I first contacted the Association at the end of 1998. Squad, 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-15.08.1944, 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance Stay healthy for 25-28 October 2007! The THE 62ND AND LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION WAS ENJOYED BY ALL AS THE LAST HOUR OF THE LAST DAY OF THE FINAL REUNION GREW CLOSER. There is no charge for parking for those of us who will be driving. It was created when the Norfolk County Division, initially raised in 1940 to defend the Norfolk coast from a potential German invasion, was redesignated. Please see our ongoing project to put all the roster information into an online database: 36th Infantry Division Database Project. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. [21] The 76th Infantry (Reserve) Division was assigned to Eastern Command, and moved to Norwich. We will be going to Baltimore, probably on Friday, where we"ll have lunch on our own, with options to visit the Constellation Frigate, Science Center, National Aquarium, and do some other sightseeing. A German-published order of battle of the British army based within the United Kingdom, dated 10 April 1942, was captured. The army did not have enough men to replace the losses to front line infantry. There is always the The former were intended for deployment overseas and combat, whereas the latter were strictly for home defence in a static role. The reforms intended to address this, with many of the newly raised battalions being "converted to other arms, particularly artillery and armour". [3][4], The County Divisions, including the Norfolk County Division, were around 10,000 men strong and assigned to defend the coast of threatened sections of the country, undertaking defensive tasks including the manning of coastal artillery. Rather than including the 1st Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment, the Germans believed the 18th Battalion, Welch Regiment had already replaced it. For the 76th, this was the 47th Division. We made this decision at our September reunion in Charleston, WV. WebAssociation: 76th Infantry Division Association, 6 South Calvert Street, Baltimore 2, Md., Brig. THIS AND THE AWARENESS OF THEIR SACRIFICES, IS MY GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THIS WEBSITE. The 76th Infantry Division served for 107 days in Combat in the European African Middle Eastern Theater; during this time they served in the campaigns of RHINELAND, ARDENNES-ALSACE, and CENTRAL EUROPE. This information is too valuable to forget. is the alert cry of the Chippewa Indians, in whose hunting grounds the 76th The cut-off date is Thursday, October 11 but we hope you will make your reservations as soon as possible. Those going will receive a letter from me in mid-September indicating directions to the hotel and other details. Reconnaissance Squad, 16.07.1944-29.07.1944 & 02.08.1944-05.08.1944 They will not provide this service from Reagan Airport. TO ALL: ONAWAY!! Division, C Battery, 987th FA Battalion (155mm THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. It was a wonderful experience meeting the men of the 76th Infantry Division, and to feel their pride in this great Division. With the transfer of equipment, the 76th was notionally raised to the "Higher Establishment" and assigned to reinforce the 21st Army Group. WebMy name is Terry L. Glusko, Sr. from Springfield, Massachusetts. We have a block of rooms reserved at the Crowne Plaza at a group rate of $84.00 per night plus a 9% tax which equals $91.56 per night. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. In World War I the 76th was the first division of the Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. [17], The division was involved in establishing the ability of the Abwehr (German military intelligence). After five additional weeks of training, the soldiers were posted to fighting formations overseas. There is always the possibility that a soldier who served with them is not listed. With courage and conviction, they faced the enemy and never waivered. Activated 15 Jun 1942 Entered Combat 19 Jan 1945 Ardennes Days of Combat 107 Casualties 2,395 The 76th Infantry Division arrived in England, 20 December 1944, where it received additional training. It landed at Le Havre, France, 12 January 1945, and proceeded to the Limesy concentration area. I am trying to find out any info on my Uncle who was killed in action on The battles of the 78th Division were likened by the French to a bolt of lightning, leaving the field blood red. Georgia Tech, he became Professor of Electrical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, retiring We will visit the World War II Memorial in Washington on Saturday as well as visit other well known Washington sights culminating with laying a wreath at Arlington Cemetery on Saturday Afternoon. On 21 December 1943, Ozanne was replaced by Major-General Colin Callander who in turn was replaced by Major-General John Utterson-Kelso on 13 March 1944. The official Department of the Army Heraldic Description is: 'A shield with a 1/8 inch green border 2 3/4 inches in width and 2 9/16 inches in height overall blazoned: per fess enhanced azure and gules a barrulet enhanced vert, in chief a label, a symbol of cadency, denoted that the division was one of the first National-Army Divisions.'" Squad Leader Howitzer), 08.02.1945-12.02.1945 & 17.02.1945-22.02.1945, 879th FA Battalion, 69th Division Inactivated 14 January 1919 at Camp Devens, Massachusetts. Eisenhower wanted as many as possible to witness the camps. [18], During the winter of 194243, the army overhauled the training of recruits. The annual Banquet will be held on Saturday Evening in the hotel ballroom where we anticipate some special entertainment that Ray Gill is working on. on the blue chief. [25][c] The remaining 21,255 men were considered ineligible for service abroad, due to a variety of reasons, ranging from medical, not being considered fully fit or not yet fully trained. I AM THANKFUL TO THE 76TH DIVISION ASSOCIATION FOR ACCEPTING ME IN 1999 AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER IN HONOR OF MY GREAT UNCLE, PFC HOLLIS A. CLOYD, WHO WAS KIA 2/25/45 SERVING WITH THE 304TH INFANTRY REGIMENT. [26] Stephen Hart comments that, by September, the 21st Army Group "had bled Home Forces dry of draftable riflemen", due to the losses suffered during the Normandy Campaign, leaving the army in Britain, with the exception of the 52nd (Lowland) Infantry Division, with just "young lads, old men, and the unfit". Check-in time is 3 PM and checkout is Noon. "Onaway" The Hotel will provide complimentary shuttle to and from Dulles Airport which is just 2 miles away. "first son". Despite the British ceasing their attempts to deceive the Germans about this possible landing and the Germans not believing all that had been reported to them, the Germans remained anxious about a landing along the northern coast for the remainder of the war.[35][36]. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=76th_Infantry_Division_(Wehrmacht)&oldid=1072814304, Military units and formations established in 1939, Infantry divisions of Germany during World War II, Military units and formations disestablished in 1945, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 19 February 2022, at 16:19. & 09.08.1944-14.08.1944, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance This document included the division and had a near perfect listing of its subordinate units, with one exception. This roster was done in the summer of 1945 by clerks from the 36th and German clerks in their employ. Squad Leader. Order of Battle - WWII - ETO; 78th INFANTRY DIVISION; Return to Table of Contents "Lightning Division" The "Lightning" shoulder patch originated in World War I. Arrangements are by Elliott, Woodworth & Rogers Family Funeral Sergeant. The division insignia is an escutcheon which has a red field and a blue chief, While efforts were made to address this (such as transferring men from the Royal Artillery and Royal Air Force to be retrained as infantry), the War Office began disbanding divisions to reduce the size of the army and to transfer the surplus men to other units to help keep those as close to full strength as possible. My association with the 76th Infantry Division has been very brief. his daughter, Genevieve Names, and husband Gerald, of Salt Lake City, Utah, five grandchildren, one He was the husband of the late Genevieve (Spalding) Cutler. Also, to provide a source for study and review of a defining moment in American history. Reconnaissance Squad, 9th Armored Division, C Company, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, 11.06.1944-01.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-16.08.1944, A Company, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, B Company, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, 05.07.1944-05.08.1944 & 09.08.1944-16.08.1944, D Company, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion, C Company, 86th Chemical Mortar Battalion, 22.08.1944-19.09.1944 & 12.12.1944-13.01.1945 (SP), 102nd Cavalry Reconnaissance In September and October 1944, the 76th ID was again refreshed with new troops before surrendering in 1945 in Slovakia. 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Special Program & Socializing. 6:50 pm - 8:00 pm Banquet served Major General William R. Schmidt - Assumed command December 1942, Headquarters, 76th Infantry Division Headquarters Company, 76th Infantry Division 76th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop 301st Engineer Combat Battalion 304th Infantry Regiment 385th Infantry Regiment 417th Infantry Regiment Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, Division Artillery 302nd Field Artillery Battalion 355th Field Artillery Battalion 364th Field Artillery Battalion 901st Field Artillery Battalion Headquarters, Special Troops 301st Medical Battalion 776th Ordnance Light Maintenance Company 76th Signal Company 76th Quartermaster Company, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe. Crowne Plaza at Dulles Airport as Headquarters. [8], On 22 June, Germany launched Operation Barbarossa the invasion of the Soviet Union; this attack all but removed the German threat to the United Kingdom. Our program will be a "work in progress" right up to October as we are looking to add some options. 302d Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 355th Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 901st Field Artillery Battalion (105mm Howitzer), 364th Field Artillery Battalion (155mm Howitzer). Private, First Class. WebGeneral der Infanterie Erich Abraham, 1 April 1943 Generalleutnant Otto-Hermann Brcker, July 1944 General der Infanterie Erich Abraham, August 1944 Generalleutnant Siegfried von Rekowski, 17 October 1944 Oberst Dr. Wilhelm-Moritz Freiherr von Bissing, 8 February 1945 Generalmajor Erhard-Heinrich Berner, 14 February 1945 References [ edit] Howitzer), 26th FA Battalion, 9th Division (105mm Squad, 38th Cavalry Reconnaissance While the deception effort was not a complete success, it managed to divert German attention to the northern flank for the remainder of the war. 1 Platoon, B Company, 103rd Engineers Reservations can be made by calling the Crowne Plaza directly at (703)471-6700 or (800) 972-3159. Private, First Class. During 1944, the British Army was facing a manpower crisis. Asst. FRANCE Q. COOK, G-304, AND MOST RECENTLY, LTC JAY M. HAMILTON, I-304. [31], R Force, the Fortitude deception staff, seized upon this opportunity to retain the division as a phantom unit. The hotel is located at 2200 Centerville Road, Herndon, VA 20170. A three pronged white device is superimposed on the blue Chief. [13] The 76th Division was assigned to II Corps and maintained its previous mission of defending the Norfolk coastline. WebCharlie Company, First Platoon, First Squad (8) Garrett D. Dott. With the arrival of winter in late 1941, the threat of invasion subsided. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Return to Hotel (from Ft. McHenry) [22][28], The creation of the fictitious division arose from an actual reorganisation of British forces. 66th Infantry division Roster KIA 66th Infantry Division Roster of men Alabama to Kentucky 66th Infantry Division Roster of men Louisiana to New Mexico WebABMC Headquarters 2300 Clarendon Blvd, Suite 500 Arlington, VA 22201 Phone: 703-584-1501 WebBelow are pdfs of the 36th Infantry Division Roster as found in the back of The Pictorial History of the 36th Infantry TexasDivision published in 1946 by the 36th Infantry Division Association. The white device was a medieval English heraldic symbol meaning 'FIRST SON'. This and similar errors led the British to understand the capability of the Germans to intercept wireless communications in the United Kingdom. Activated in December 1921 with headquarters at Hartford, Connecticut. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS FOR THE LEAD UP TO THE LAST REUNION OF THE 76TH INFANTRY DIVISION. On behalf of our Committee we wish everyone our best for the Holidays. Kindly indicate your banquet preferences and any seating preferences on the coupon marked "Dues and Reunion Tickets Slip". The division was annihilated in the Battle of Stalingrad and reformed by the OB West on 17 February 1943. This roster is a snapshot in time from 1945, we cannot make corrections to spelling or other errors and it is meant to be used as a reference not as an official military record for any soldier listed. [1] The division, like its predecessor, comprised the 213th, the 220th and the 222nd Infantry Brigades. Having entered military service, a recruit was assigned to the. 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Tour of Baltimore (lunch on your own) ), died early Monday morning at Country Rehab & Nursing Center in Newburyport. [1][15] The Imperial War Museum comments that the division insignia, a "red Norfolk wherry, under sail", underscored "the association of the Division with Norfolk". 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Informal Get-Together (cash bar), Saturday - 27 October My wife and I returned in 2000 when the reunion was held in Louisville, KY, in 2001 at Fort McCoy, WI and again in 2002 in Denver, CO. My intentions on this website are to provide a source of information about the history of the 76th Infantry Divison. 26th Infantry Division "Yankee Division" During World War I, a press conference of Boston newspapermen was called by the Commanding General to determine a nickname for this division, which had just been inducted from New England National Guard units. Gun), 27.01.1945-04.02.1945 & 23.04.1945-28.04.1945, 04.02.1945-23.02.1945 & 23.04.1945-28.04.1945, 04.02.1945-23.02.1945 & 28.03.1945-28.04.1945, A Battery, 285th FA Obsn Battalion We'll know more in the Spring and we'll publish all the details in the next edition of "Onaway" which you will receive by first class mail in April. Web31.05.1944 Lt. Col. Ellis O. Keller Adjutant General 19.10.1943 Lt. Col. Morris Braveman Other information Call sign Ivanhoe Divisional troops Top Infantry Field Artillery (FA) Other troops Attachments Top Anti-Aircraft Artillery (AAA) Armor Cavalry Chemical Engineers Field Artillery (FA) Infantry Tank Destroyer (TD) Assignments Top Detachments Top [23] Training was handled in this manner to relieve the "Higher Establishment" divisions from being milked for replacements for other units and to allow them to intensively train without the interruption of having to handle new recruits. 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