62nd Cavalry Division (United States)
The 62nd Cavalry Division was an Organized Reserve cavalry unit of the United States Army.
| 62d Cavalry Division | |
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62d Cavalry Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | 1921–1942 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Army Reserve |
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It was created in 1921 due to a perceived need for additional cavalry units, and was numbered in succession of the Regular Army Divisions, which were not all active at its creation. Going into World War II, the US Army Cavalry contained 3 Regular, 4 National Guard, and 6 Organized Reserve cavalry divisions as well as the independent 56th Cavalry Brigade from Texas. After the American entry into World War II, its men were called up for active duty and the division was disbanded in early 1942.
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