World War II
- Activated: 15 July 1942
- Overseas: 1 July 1944
- Campaigns: Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe
- Days of combat: 239
- Distinguished Unit Citations: 6
- Awards: Medal of Honor-4; Distinguished Service Cross (United States)-34; Distinguished Service Medal (United States)-1; Silver Star-771; LM-12; DFC-5; SM-35; BSM-3,869, AM-123.
- Commanders: Maj. Gen. Joseph D. Patch (July 1942 – March 1943), Maj. Gen. Horace L. McBride (March 1943 – October 1945), Maj. Gen. Walter F. Lauer (October 1945 – December 1945).
- Returned to U.S.: 3 January 1946.
- Inactivated: 5 January 1946.
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