World War II
- Activated: 15 October 1940 (National Guard Division from Ohio)
- Overseas: 26 May 1942
- Campaigns: Northern Solomons, Battle of Luzon
- Distinguished Unit Citations: 9
- Awards:
- Medals of Honor: 7
- Distinguished Service Crosses: 116
- Distinguished Service Medals: 4
- Silver Stars: 1,008
- Legions of Merit: 71
- Soldier's Medals: 101
- Bronze Stars: 6,807
- Air Medals: 84
- Commanders: Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler commanded the Division during its entire period of Federal service in World War II.
- Returned to U.S.: November 1945
- Inactivated: 18 December 1945 (See National Guard)
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