62nd Division

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military division
gptkbp:activeYears 1942-1945
gptkbp:alumni Annual reunions
gptkbp:associatedWith Allied Forces
gptkbp:battleHonors gptkb:Distinguished_Unit_Citation
gptkbp:collaboratedWith Engaged in multiple key battles
gptkbp:combatants Artillery Battalion
gptkbp:commandStructure Divisional_command
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:currentStatus Inactive
gptkbp:decommissioningDate 1946
gptkbp:effectiveDate 1942
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:M1_Garand
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:European_Theater
gptkbp:firstDeployment Deployed_to_Europe_in_1944
gptkbp:hasRecognition Recognized for bravery in combat
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:North_Carolina
gptkb:Fort_Bragg
gptkbp:historicalEvent Artifacts preserved in museums
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Yes
gptkbp:historicalRecords Maintained_by_the_National_Archives
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Participated_in_major_battles_in_WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 62nd Division
gptkbp:insignia Division Patch
gptkbp:legacy Influenced modern infantry tactics
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:62nd_Division_Association
Yes
Longstanding traditions
Conducted_various_operations_in_WWII
gptkbp:motto Strength and Honor
gptkbp:nickname The Fighting 62nd
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Major_General_John_Doe
gptkbp:operationalArea gptkb:Western_Europe
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:reform 1946
gptkbp:secondaryRole Infantry
gptkbp:size approximately 10,000 soldiers
gptkbp:subordinateUnits gptkb:62nd_Infantry_Regiment
gptkbp:successor No direct successor
gptkbp:training gptkb:Camp_Shelby
gptkbp:trainingExercises Participated in numerous exercises
Joint_exercises_with_NATO
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
Legacy of service and sacrifice
Memorials in various states
Affiliated with various military organizations
62nd Division Crest
Commemorated in various ceremonies
Diverse group of soldiers
Faced many challenges during deployment
Published newsletters and reports
Research conducted on its history
Symbol of courage and resilience
Infantry,_Artillery,_Support_units
gptkbp:unitHistory Several books published about the division
Rich_history_in_WWII