World War II
- Activated: 24 February 1941.
- Overseas: 1 October 1942.
- Campaigns: New Guinea, Northern Solomons, Luzon.
- Presidential Unit Citations: 4 Infantry Battalions (Luzon).
- Personal Awards: MH-2 ; DSC-40 ; DSM-2 ; SS-736 ; LM-53; SM-51 ; BSM-2,496 ; AM-27.
- Commanders: Maj. Gen. Morris B. Payne (February–August 1941), Maj. Gen. John H. Hester (8 October 1941-July 1943), Maj. Gen. John R. Hodge (July 1943 to August 1943), Maj. Gen. Leonard F. Wing (August 1943 to inactivation).
- Returned to U.S.: 19 October 1945.
- Inactivated: 26 October 1945.
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