72nd Infantry Division

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1943-1945
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:U._S._Army_National_Guard
gptkb:U._S._Army_Reserve
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:Rhineland
gptkb:Normandy
Central Europe
Northern France
gptkbp:colors Blue and Gold
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:established 1943
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Fort_Lewis
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Fort_Lewis
gptkbp:historical_significance Participated in major WWII campaigns
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 72nd Infantry Division
gptkbp:insignia Shoulder sleeve insignia
gptkbp:motto Strike Hard, Strike First
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Lightning_Division
gptkbp:notable_commanders Major General John A. Heintges
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:primary_role Support operations
Infantry operations
gptkbp:reconstituted gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:reformed gptkb:1980s
gptkbp:release_date gptkb:The_Army_Goes_Rolling_Along
gptkbp:size gptkb:Division
gptkbp:symbol Lightning bolt
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
gptkbp:website www.army.mil/72id
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Desmond_Doss
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4