of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Sullivan, the 5th Ranger Battalion took part in the Battle of Huertgen Forest, Battle of the Bulge and other tough battles throughout central Europe, earning two Distinguished Unit Citations and the French Croix de Guerre. Deactivation The outfit was deactivated 22 October 1945 at Camp Myles Standish, Massachusetts. In 1986, the still deactivated 5th Ranger Battalion was consolidated with units of the 75th Infantry Regiment (Ranger) during its reorganization into the 75th Ranger Regiment. Battle honors Battle honors received for actions in the invasion of France: Citation approved by the Commanding General, First U.S. Army, in the name of the President of the United States for actions as leading assault unit on the beach at H-Hour on D-Day in the invasion of France. Commendation from Major General C. H. Gerhardt for participation in the capture of the City of Brest, Fort Pt. Minon and Fort De Mengaht. Commendation from Lieutenant General William H. Simpson in the capture of Brest. References External links Rangers: Selected Combat Operations in World War II Ranger Battalions of World War II Regiment History page Ranger 005