2nd Rangers D Co. ( Living History ) Ohio, KY., Indiana
RANGERS LEAD THE WAY--ALL THE WAY
Above picture taken Ft Knox 2007 with fellow
members of 5th Ranger and 29th Members.
South Western Ohio, Northern Kentucky and South Eastern Indiana
Part of the 5th Ranger Battalion Re-enacting Society Incorporated / MHPA
other units include the 48th Surgical / 128th evac
We are a group of individuals that want to keep the military history of this GREAT NATION alive through representing and recreating the US Army's 2nd Ranger Battalion as they were during the Second World War. We are located in the South Western Ohio, Kentucky , and the East Indiana area
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Currently We are members of the 5th Ranger Military Historical Preservation Association. (RS) Incorporated which is composed of several other Allied groups ( 2nd Rangers , 5th Rangers , 29th Inf.). We have members across the continental U.S. primarily in the mid-west and north-east and we are always looking for more recruits interested in joining this Historical Society. This does not mean that you or your group have to portray a 2nd or 5th Ranger Company of WWII, we accept all organizations (Axis and Allied) which have a high level of authenticity and willingness to educate the public about WWII and those who fought in it.
For More info about the 5th Ranger Battalion go to http://www.5thrib.com/
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The 2nd Ranger Proud History :
The 2nd Ranger Battalion was activated on April 1, 1943 at Camp Forrest, Tullahoma, Tennessee. Shortly thereafter, then Major James E. Rudder, took command. Notices were sent to volunteers from all branches of the Army for the formation of the new Ranger Battalion, they were the first to be trained in the United States. Qualifications for acceptance required strong physical capabilities and high intelligence. The selected best of the many volunteers became the 2nd Ranger Battalion and were to be trained and made ready for the invasion on D-day of the European Continent. The training was first provided by experienced combat-proven officers and NCOs who were assigned from the 1st Ranger Battalion commanded by Col. William O. Darby. The Rangers had to have the highest physical stamina and superior mental ability to perform as an outstanding fighting team in order to accomplish any given mission. They were skillfully trained and were proficient in all types of weapons, hand-to-hand combat, infantry tactics and many other skills necessary to be successful in war.
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FOR Upcoming Events
Check out : Pictures from Past Events
Check out : Past Conneaut D-Day Events
Some of our Members: 2nd Rangers
Family during WW2 : WW2 Family
WANT TO JOIN US email :2nd Rangers
Membership Application Click Here
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For BASIC UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS:
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UNIT DUES : There is a $20 Dues that go to the 5th Ranger Batalion Society for Insurance purposes , renewable in Sept or at the Conneaut event each year . .........................................................................
AGE RESTRICTIONS; Due to Insurance Regulations Membership is open to those over the age of 16 , but no one under 18 can carry a Weapon, Under 18 need a signed Parental Consent form to Join and attend events.
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NEW MEMBERS : Will be on a 1 yr probation period , with-in this time they should be able to decide if this is for them and obtain some of thier Required uniform and equipment .they must be able to take orders from Officers and NCO's and keep a proper WW2 Military appearance clean shaven, no beards , moustaches are allowed but must be trimmed at mouth corners ,
hair cut must be proper cut ( off ears and collar)
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For the latest info about our hobby stop by the World War 2 Re-enactors forum.
