American 69th Division

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1917-1919
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Harlem_Hellfighters
gptkb:New_York_National_Guard
gptkb:Fighting_69th_Regiment
Doughboys
Irish American soldiers
gptkbp:campaigns gptkb:Meuse-Argonne_Offensive
gptkb:Champagne-Marne_Offensive
gptkb:Oise-Aisne_Offensive
gptkb:Aisne-Marne_Offensive
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:current_status gptkb:Inactive
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:World_War_I
gptkbp:formed gptkb:National_Army
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Camp_Mills
gptkbp:historical_significance First American division to fight in World War I
Known for its bravery and effectiveness
Participated in major battles in France
gptkbp:honors gptkb:World_War_I_Victory_Medal
gptkb:World_War_II_Victory_Medal
gptkb:American_Defense_Service_Medal
gptkb:French_Croix_de_Guerre
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label American 69th Division
gptkbp:insignia 69th Division shoulder patch
gptkbp:legacy Influenced future U. S. military divisions
gptkbp:motto Gentlemen, you are going to fight!
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Fighting_69th
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Major_General_Charles_T._Menoher
gptkbp:operational_theater gptkb:Western_Front
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:reunion gptkb:69th_Infantry_Division_Association
gptkbp:subordinate_units gptkb:167th_Infantry_Regiment
gptkb:166th_Infantry_Regiment
gptkb:165th_Infantry_Regiment
gptkb:69th_Engineer_Regiment
gptkb:69th_Field_Artillery_Brigade
gptkb:69th_Medical_Regiment
gptkbp:year_created February 1919
August 5, 1917
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:American_Expeditionary_Force
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5