37th Infantry Division (United States) - World War II

World War II

  • Activated: 15 October 1940 (National Guard Division from Ohio)
  • Overseas: 26 May 1942
  • Campaigns: Northern Solomons, Battle of Luzon
  • Distinguished Unit Citations: 9
  • Awards:
    • Medals of Honor: 7
    • Distinguished Service Crosses: 116
    • Distinguished Service Medals: 4
    • Silver Stars: 1,008
    • Legions of Merit: 71
    • Soldier's Medals: 101
    • Bronze Stars: 6,807
    • Air Medals: 84
  • Commanders: Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler commanded the Division during its entire period of Federal service in World War II.
  • Returned to U.S.: November 1945
  • Inactivated: 18 December 1945 (See National Guard)

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