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The 2671st Special Reconnaissance Battalion was an elite light infantry unit that specializes in special reconnaissance behind enemy lines and in dangerous areas. It was organized at
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, Italy on 1 August 1944 under the sponsorship of
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. It immediately was transferred to the
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, where it remained for the duration of the war. It had been originally organized as the OSS Operational Group (Provisional) in North Africa on 4 May 1943.


Campaign participation Credit

#Naples-Foggia (9 September 1943 – 21 January 1944) #Rome-Arno (22 January 1944 – 9 September 1944) #North Apennines (10 September 1944 – 4 April 1945) #Po Valley (5 April 1945 – 8 May 1945) The battalion was located in
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, Austria on 14 August 1945 The battalion was disbanded in
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on 1 October 1945.


References

*Records of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS''

Military units and formations established in 1944 Military units and formations disestablished in 1945 Battalions of the United States Army in World War II Special Reconnaissance 2671 Military special forces battalions Office of Strategic Services