Division's Names
The division during its short history changed its name a number of times, being known as:
- SS Schuetzen Division "Galizien" or Galizien Division - from 30 July 1943 to August 1943 (during recruitment)
- SS Freiwilligen Division "Galizien" - from August 1943 to 27 July 1944 (during training)
- 14. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (Galizische Nr.1) - from August 1944 to the Winter of 1944
- 14. Waffen-Grenadier-Division der SS (ukrainische Nr.1)- from the Winter of 1944 to Spring 1945
- 1st Ukrainian Division of the Ukrainian National Army - from Spring 1945.
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