2nd ID is the Indian head on a white star on a black shield.
1st Infantry Division. The patch is a GREEN square with a point on the bottom and a RED "1".
3rd Infantry Division, US Army shoulder patch
The 81st Infantry Division is usually considered the first to be authorised to wear a unit insignia on their shoulder. They may or may not be the first to actually do it.
15th Infantry regiment, 3rd Infantry Division (US Army) and 36th Infantry Division (Texas National Guard)
The 24th Infantry Division patch features a distinctive design that includes a blue and gold color scheme, symbolizing loyalty and excellence. The patch incorporates a silhouette of a buffalo, representing strength and resilience, which reflects the division's historical heritage as one of the first African American units in the U.S. Army. The division has a storied legacy, having served in various conflicts, including World War II and the Korean War, and the patch serves as a symbol of pride and honor for its soldiers.
No, an Infantry Division in the Marine Corps and in the Army does not have the same number of soldiers. An Army Infantry Division typically consists of around 10,000 to 18,000 personnel, while a Marine Infantry Division is generally smaller, with around 8,000 to 10,000 Marines. The structural differences and roles of each service branch also contribute to variations in personnel numbers within their divisions.
WW2 History The "Big Red One" referred to the US 1st Infantry Division which had a shoulder patch that included a Red "1". It is one of the US Army's oldest divisions.
Not in WW2. Before 1939, each US Army Infantry Division had 4 infantry regiments. This proved to be too large for use on the battlefield. So the size the division was reduced and one regiment was removed. So the 3rd Infantry Regiment could have been part of a Division before then. However, during WW2 the 3rd Infantry Regiment was not part of an infantry division. Source: http://www.custermen.com/ItalyWW2/ArmyOrg/OrgChart/Divisions.htm
Army, 82nd Infantry Division.
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.
In WWII it belonged to the 26th Yankee Division. Part of the 3 rd Army.
The 256 Infantry patch, often referred to as the "256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team" patch, represents a unit in the U.S. Army National Guard. This patch typically features distinctive insignia that symbolizes the unit's heritage and mission. The 256th Infantry has a storied history, participating in various conflicts, and the patch serves as a mark of pride and identity for its soldiers. It embodies the commitment and service of the unit to their state and country.