World War II
- Activated: 15 June 1942
- Overseas: 7 April 1944
- Campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe
- Days of combat: 248
- Distinguished Unit Citations: 8
- Awards: Medal of Honor-3 ; Distinguished Service Cross (United States)-13 ; Distinguished Service Medal (United States)-1 ; Silver Star-962; Legion of Merit-11 ; Soldier's Medal-27 ; Bronze Star-4,916 ; Air Medal-78
- Commanders: Maj. Gen. Ira T. Wyche (June 1942 – May 1945), Brig. Gen. LeRoy H. Watson (May–July 1945), Maj. Gen. Anthony C. McAuliffe (July–August 1945), Brig. Gen. LeRoy H. Watson (August 1945 to inactivation).
- Returned to U.S.: 10 December 1945.
- Inactivated: 20 December 1945.
- Reactivated: (Organized Reserve Division 29 November 1946).
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