1st Division (United States)

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1917-present
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:NATO
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Army
gptkbp:colors Red and Yellow
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Major_General_John_E._Mc_Coy
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:deployment gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Afghanistan
gptkb:Iraq
gptkbp:established gptkb:1917
gptkbp:fighting_style gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Fort_Riley
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Fort_Riley,_Kansas
gptkbp:historical_significance Fought in the Battle of the Bulge.
Participated in D-Day landings.
Involved in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
First American division to see combat in World War I.
Participated in Operation Enduring Freedom.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1st Division (United States)
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Big_Red_One
gptkbp:location gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:motto No Mission Too Difficult, No Sacrifice Too Great
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Big_Red_One
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Gulf_War
gptkb:Vietnam_War
gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Iraq_War
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:General_George_S._Patton
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:1st_Infantry_Division
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:The_Big_Red_One_March
gptkbp:role combined arms
gptkbp:size approximately 15,000 personnel
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:One
gptkbp:unit_history Has a strong community presence.
Supports humanitarian efforts.
Engaged in peacekeeping missions.
Continues to serve in modern military operations.
Has a diverse range of capabilities.
Has a rich history dating back to World War I.
Known for its resilience and adaptability.
Maintains a strong legacy of service.
Promotes soldier welfare and family support.
Participated in numerous conflicts throughout the 20th century.
Participates in training exercises with allied forces.
gptkbp:unit_type gptkb:Division
gptkbp:website www.army.mil/1st ID
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Battle_of_Soissons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5