77th Division

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:active_years 1917-1919
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:American_Legion
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkb:French_Croix_de_Guerre
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:Meuse-Argonne_Offensive
gptkbp:combat_history maintains traditions of service and sacrifice
gptkbp:combat_role gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:combat_system gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Major_General_John_F._O'_Ryan
gptkbp:commemoration recognized for its contributions to military history
gptkbp:community_engagement support for local veterans' organizations
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:New_York_National_Guard
gptkbp:cultural_impact depicted in literature and film
gptkbp:current_status inactive
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:formation_date August 5, 1917
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:New_York_City
Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn
gptkbp:historical_records archived at the National Archives
gptkbp:historical_significance first American division to fight in World War I
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 77th Division
gptkbp:insignia gptkb:Liberty_Statue
distinctive unit insignia
gptkbp:international_relations fostered relationships with allied nations during service.
gptkbp:legacy inspiration for future divisions
gptkbp:memorials 77th Division Memorial in New York City
gptkbp:military_exercises conducted training in various terrains
gptkbp:military_leadership trained many future military leaders
gptkbp:motto The Greatest Division
gptkbp:nickname Statue of Liberty Division
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:General_John_J._Pershing
gptkbp:operational_history served in various conflicts throughout the 20th century
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:European_Theater
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:reconstituted gptkb:1954
gptkbp:reformed post-World War II
gptkbp:resigned gptkb:1942
gptkbp:reunion annual gatherings of veterans
gptkbp:size approximately 15,000 soldiers
gptkbp:strategic_importance key role in American military history
gptkbp:supports artillery, engineers, medical
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:Statue_of_Liberty
gptkbp:symbolism American resilience
gptkbp:training infantry tactics
joint exercises with other divisions
gptkbp:unit_history participated in major battles in France
gptkbp:unit_type gptkb:Division
gptkbp:veterans 77th Division Association
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Meuse-Argonne_Offensive
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Argonne_Offensive
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5