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96th Infantry Division (United States)
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The 96th Infantry Division was an infantry division (military) of the United States Army. It was formed in 1918 and served in World War I and in the Pacific War during World War II. It was reformed after the war and was part of the United States Army Reserve until 1965.
96th Infantry Division | |
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Active | 1918–1919 1921–1946 1946–1967 |
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Branch | U.S. Army (Reserve) |
Nickname(s) | "Columbia Division" "Deadeye Division" |
Engagements | World War IINATO intervention in BosniaGWOT |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation |
Commanders | |
Commander | COL Charles E. Fairbanks |
Notable commanders | MGen James L. Bradley (WWII) BGen Claudius M. Easley (WWII Asst CGO) BGen Ray D. Free (USAR) |
In 1967 the number "96" was resurrected for a U.S. Army Reserve area administrative headquarters, the 96th Army Reserve Command. Technically it had no lineage connection to the 96th Infantry Division. With a number of redesignations, it continues in service in the 21st Century. Effective 17 September 2008, it became the 96th Sustainment Brigade, with its headquarters located at Fort Douglas, Salt Lake City, Utah.