83rd Infantry Division (United States) - World War II

World War II

  • Activated: 15 August 1942
  • Overseas: 6 April 1944
  • Campaigns: Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe
  • Days of combat: 244
  • Distinguished Unit Citations: 7
  • Awards: Medal of Honor-1 ; Distinguished Service Cross (United States)-7 ; Distinguished Service Medal (Army)-1 ; Silver Star-710; Legion of Merit-11; Soldier's Medal-25 ; Bronze Star −6,294 ; Air Medal-110
  • Commanders: Maj. Gen. Frank W. Milburn (August 1942 – December 1943), Maj. Gen. Robert C. Macon (January 1944-31 January 1946)
  • Returned to U.S.: 26 March 1946
  • Inactivated: 5 April 1946

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