The Infantry Division did not exist in 1812. Instead there was a 45th regiment, mainly from Massachusetts and what would become Maine.
Nurnburg fell to the US 45th Infantry Division April 20, 1945. The Division pushed on and crossed the Danube April 27 and were in the vicinity of Munich when the war ended. Component units of the 45th Infantry Division included its three infantry regiments, the 157th, 179th and 180th; its four artillery battalions, the 158th, 160th, 171st and 189th; the 46th (not 45th) Signal Company, the 700th Ordnance Company; the 45th Quartermaster Company, the 45th Reconnaissance Troop; the 120th Engineer Battalion; the 120th Medical Battalion, and the 45th CIC Detachment.
The 28th Infantry Division
The 83rd Infantry Division, also known as the "Thunderbird Division," was a unit of the United States Army that served during World War II. The 329th Infantry Regiment, part of this division, included Company K, which played a role in various combat operations. After the war, in 1946, many soldiers were transitioning back to civilian life, and the division's legacy continued through its veterans' associations. The division is remembered for its contributions to the war effort and the sacrifices made by its soldiers.
The 29th infantry used light infantry weapons during world war 2.
During the last year of World War II, the Queen Mary transported several troops, primarily from the United States, including the 29th Infantry Division and the 45th Infantry Division. The ship played a crucial role in the movement of military personnel across the Atlantic, helping to bolster Allied forces in Europe. Its capacity and speed made it an essential asset for troop transport during this critical period.
Nurnburg fell to the US 45th Infantry Division April 20, 1945. The Division pushed on and crossed the Danube April 27 and were in the vicinity of Munich when the war ended. Component units of the 45th Infantry Division included its three infantry regiments, the 157th, 179th and 180th; its four artillery battalions, the 158th, 160th, 171st and 189th; the 46th (not 45th) Signal Company, the 700th Ordnance Company; the 45th Quartermaster Company, the 45th Reconnaissance Troop; the 120th Engineer Battalion; the 120th Medical Battalion, and the 45th CIC Detachment.
Semper Anticus=Always Forward 45th infantry Division during WWII. In 1968 the 45th ID reorganized and became the 45th IN BDE. Because of its great history and aachievement's during WWII and Korea, it was given the honor of keeping the Thunderbird patch and motto. Today the 45th is now an Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT), and is currently deployed in Afghanistan involved in full spectrum operations.
Guy Nelson has written: 'Thunderbird' -- subject(s): United States, United States. Army. Infantry Division, 45th, Regimental histories, World War, 1939-1945, History
The US 1st Infantry Division and the US 29th Infantry Division (Virginia-Maryland National Guard).
Which country did the 28th Infantry Division come from?
The 28th Infantry Division
8th Infantry Division
Daniel Fish has written: 'The American union, the fittest monument to its dead defenders' -- subject(s): Nationalism 'The Forty-Fifth Illinois' -- subject(s): 45th, History, Illinois Infantry, Illinois Infantry. 45th Regiment, 1861-1865, Regimental histories, United States Civil War, 1861-1865, United States, United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 45th (1861-1865), Campaigns, United States. Army
26th Infantry Division was named the "Yankee Division" and their shoulder patch was a khaki Diamond with blue letters "Y D". This infantry division served in France and Germany. A typical WW2 infantry division contained about 15,000 men at full strength. It contained 3 Infantry regiments and 4 artillery battalions as well as support units such as Medial, Engineering, QuarterMaster and Signals.
The 29th infantry used light infantry weapons during world war 2.
For WW2: Armored Infantry Divisions were equiped with half-tracks. Regular Infantry Divisions walked (or trucked). During the Vietnam War those Armored Infantry Divisions gave way to the new MECHANIZED INFANTRY DIVISIONS, equipped with M-113 APC/ACAV (Armored Personnel Carriers/Armored Cavalry Assault Vehicles). Only one US Army Mechanized Infantry Division was in Vietnam (and only it's 1st Brigade); the 5th Mechanized Infantry Division (Red Diamond Patch). Regular Infantry Divisions in Vietnam were called "Straight Legs", "Straight" meaning...straight foot soldiering.
You can find a list of those who served in the 77th infantry division in a book entitled, "Ours To Hold It High."