44th Infantry Division (United States)
The 44th Infantry Division was a division of the United States Army National Guard from October 1920 to November 1945, when it was inactivated after Federal Service during World War II. A second 44th Infantry Division existed in the Illinois Army National Guard from 1946 until October 1954, when that division was disbanded after federal service during the Korean War.
44th Infantry Division | |
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Divisional shoulder patch. | |
Active | 1924–1945 1946–1954 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Motto(s) | Prepared in all things |
Engagements | World War II
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Decorations | Distinguished Unit Citation (3) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj. Gen. William F. Dean |
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