Former 14th Armored Division Association

Background

In 1947, Lt. Col. Joseph Lamb, the division's former Operations Officer (G-3), with the support and encouragement of Maj. Gen. Albert C. Smith and General Jacob L. Devers, began efforts to start an association of veterans of the 14th Armored Division.

The process was understandably delayed as the majority of the veterans were busy reintegrating into civilian life, attending college, and starting families. The 14th Armored Division Association was finally formed in 1965. The membership voted to make the Association permanent in July of 1966, and the Association held reunions every year after.

In 1967, the Association published the first issue of its official newsletter, The Liberator. The Association was recognized by the U.S. Army as the official veterans association of the 14th Armored Division.

Membership Criteria

Membership in the 14th Armored Division Association was open to veterans of the Division, members of their families, and their descendants. Veterans of units attached to the Division in combat were also eligible for membership, as were members of their families and descendants. Special memberships could be awarded at the discretion of the Association.