World War II
- Activated: 15 July 1942.
- Overseas: 10 January 1945.
- Campaigns: Rhineland, Central Europe.
- Days of combat: 57.
- Awards: Distinguished Service Medal (United States)-1 ; Silver Star-46; Legion of Merit-5; Soldier's Medal-1 ; Bronze Star Medal-135 ; Air Medal-17.
- Commanders: Maj. Gen. William H. Gill (July 1942 – February 1943), Maj. Gen. Thomas D. Finley (February 1943 to inactivation).
- Returned to U.S.: 16 December 1945.
- Inactivated: 27 December 1945.
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