World War II
- Activated: 15 June 1943.
- Overseas: Task Force Herren-December 1944; Support Troops-8 January 1945.
- Campaigns: Ardennes-Alsace, Rhineland, Central Europe.
- Days of combat: 86.
- Distinguished Unit Citations: 1.
- Awards: DSC-12; SS-228 (4 clusters); LM-7; SM-16; BS-430 (14 clusters); Military Cross (UK)-1; AM-20; Meritorious Unit Citation-3.
- Commanders: Major General John E. Dahlquist (June 1943 – July 1944), Major General. Allison J. Barnett (July 1944 – July 1945), Brigadier General Thomas W. Herren (July 1945 – October 1945).
- Returned to U.S.: 10 October 1945.
- Inactivated: 11 October 1945.
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