Statements (61)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:active_years |
1943-1945
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gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:U._S._Army_National_Guard
gptkb:U._S._Army_Reserve |
gptkbp:battle_honors |
gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:campaigns |
gptkb:Rhineland
gptkb:Normandy Central Europe Northern France |
gptkbp:colors |
Blue and Gold
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gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:disbanded |
1945
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gptkbp:established |
1943
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gptkbp:garrison |
gptkb:Fort_Lewis
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gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Fort_Lewis
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
Participated in major WWII campaigns
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
72nd Infantry Division
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gptkbp:insignia |
Shoulder sleeve insignia
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gptkbp:motto |
Strike Hard, Strike First
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gptkbp:nickname |
gptkb:The_Lightning_Division
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gptkbp:notable_commanders |
Major General John A. Heintges
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gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:United_States_Army
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gptkbp:primary_role |
Support operations
Infantry operations |
gptkbp:reconstituted |
gptkb:1980s
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gptkbp:reformed |
gptkb:1980s
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gptkbp:release_date |
gptkb:The_Army_Goes_Rolling_Along
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gptkbp:size |
gptkb:Division
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gptkbp:symbol |
Lightning bolt
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gptkbp:unit_history |
Contributed to Allied victory
Established during WWII Collaborated with local governments Promoted STEM education initiatives Engaged in youth programs Involved in humanitarian missions Maintained readiness for deployment Maintained a strong community presence Provided support during natural disasters Maintained a legacy of service Reactivated for training purposes Participated in disaster response training Supported local charities and organizations Promoted military history education Participated in local parades and events Engaged in veteran outreach programs Supported military family initiatives Transitioned to a reserve component Involved in liberation of occupied territories Engaged in community support activities Participated in Cold War exercises Participated in training exercises with NATO Fought in Europe Honored veterans through memorials Maintained a focus on readiness and resilience Returned to the U. S. post-war Served in various capacities post-WWII Fostered relationships with educational institutions |
gptkbp:unit_type |
gptkb:infantry
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gptkbp:website |
www.army.mil/72id
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Desmond_Doss
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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