World War II
- Activated: 25 February 1943
- Overseas: 19 February 1945, for the ETO; 28 August 1945, for the Pacific Theater
- Campaigns: Central Europe
- Days of combat: 41 (ETO)
- Awards: Medal of Honor-1 (Joe R. Hastings); Distinguished Service Cross (United States)-1 ; Distinguished Service Medal (Army)-1 ; Silver Star-61; Legion of Merit-2; Soldier's Medal-3 ; Bronze Star −206
- Commanders: Maj. Gen. Louis A. Craig (4 February 1943 – 19 January 1944), Brig. Gen. Milton B. Halsey (20 January 1944 – 24 September 1945), Maj. Gen. Herman F. Kramer (24 September 1945 to inactivation). Returned to U.S.: 26 June 1945, from the ETO
- Overseas: 16 September 1945, to the Philippine Islands
- Inactivated: 31 March 1946 in Japan
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