16-352 Garand Picture of the Day

[Mark in Rochester]

In the sweltering midday heat, soldiers of the 37th Infantry Division return fire at attacking Japanese in Bougainville.

37th Infantry Division

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

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[#1oilman]

I look forward to these posts everyday

[henry r]

awesome picture, but I think whoever wrote the caption was being a little over dramatic. 3 of the 5 guys don't seem particularly concerned about the "attack" and it looks more like earlier morning or later afternoon sun to me.

[browningautorifle]

3 of the 5 guys don't seem particularly concerned

With one that's downright UN-concerned...and staring at the camera.