79th Infantry Division (United States)

The 79th Infantry Division (formerly known as the 79th Division) was an infantry formation of the United States Army Reserve in World Wars I and II.

79th Infantry Division
79th Division
79th Infantry Division Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Active
  • 1917–1919
  • 1921–1945
  • 2009–present
Country United States
Branch United States Army
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
Part of United States Army Reserve
Nickname(s)"Cross of Lorraine" (special designation)
EngagementsWorld War I
  • Meuse-Argonne

World War II

  • Normandy
  • Northern France
  • Rhineland
  • Central Europe
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Ira T. Wyche
Anthony McAuliffe

Since 2009, it has been active as the 79th Theater Sustainment Command.

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