12-164 Garand Picture of the Day 36th inf Div

[Mark in Rochester]

TROOPS OF 36TH INFANTRY DIVISION CROSS THE MOSELLE, near Lonpuet, September 1944.





After 400 days of combat, the 36th Infantry Division returned to the United States in December 1945. It was returned to the Texas Army National Guard on 15 December 1945.

Unit Awards
Presidential Unit Citation: 12.

Personal Awards
Medal of Honor: 14
Distinguished Service Crosses: 80
Distinguished Service Medals: 2
Silver Stars: 2,354
Legion of Merit Medals: 49
Soldier's Medals: 77
Bronze Star Medals: 5,407
Air Medals: 88

Total Casualties
KIA: 3,131
WIA: 13,191
Died of Wounds: 506

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