This Jeep was produced
and delivered to the U.S. Army during WW II just 3 days prior to the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
Previous owner was Carl Goplen, Walum, ND. It was used on the farm as a “spray coupe”.
Most of the restoration was done by Marvin and Terry Hook of Hannaford, ND.
The identification numbers on the front and rear
bumpers of this jeep are a tribute to the brave and courageous men of the 164th Infantry Regiment. The
164th Infantry Regiment was comprised of North Dakota National Guard Units and was assigned to the Americal
Division during the War. The 164th was the first U.S. Army Unit to take offensive action against
the enemy during WWII. These “Citizen Soldiers” fought gallantly against the Japanese
on Guadalcanal, and Bougainville in the Solomon Islands. During World War II, the 164th
spent nearly 600 days in combat and 325 of it’s men were killed in action, while 1,193 men were wounded in action.
This jeep is marked for Company “G”, Valley City, ND National Guard Unit.
