79th Infantry Division (United States) - World War II

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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