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


    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 Statesicon 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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