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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:36th_U._S._Infantry
gptkb:36th_Australian_Division
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:U._S._Army_National_Guard
gptkb:Texas_Army_National_Guard
gptkb:U._S._Army_Reserve
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Operation_Husky
gptkb:Operation_Market_Garden
gptkb:Operation_Overlord
gptkb:Operation_Shingle
gptkb:Operation_Dragoon
gptkb:Operation_Grapeshot
gptkb:Operation_Torch
gptkb:Texas_State_Historical_Association
gptkb:Operation_Olive_Branch
gptkb:Texas_National_Guard
gptkb:Texas_Army_National_Guard
gptkb:Operation_Varsity
gptkb:Operation_Avalanche
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gptkbp:battle_honors
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gptkb:Po_Valley
gptkb:Army_of_Occupation_Medal
gptkb:World_War_II_Victory_Medal
gptkb:European-African-Middle_Eastern_Campaign_Medal
gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
gptkb:Rome
gptkb:Salerno
gptkb:North_Apennines
gptkb:Presidential_Unit_Citation
gptkb:Anzio
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gptkbp:campaigns
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gptkb:Battle_of_Anzio
gptkb:Battle_of_Monte_Cassino
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Bulge
gptkb:Italian_Campaign
gptkb:Southern_France_Campaign
gptkb:Battle_of_Salerno
Central Europe
Liberation of Rome
Southern France
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gptkbp:color
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red, white, and blue
red and white
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gptkbp:combat_role
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frontline infantry
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Major_General_John_E._Dahlquist
gptkb:Brigadier_General_William_A._Mc_Culloch
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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1945
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gptkbp:formation_date
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gptkb:1917
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gptkbp:has_ability
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approximately 15,000
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Austin,_Texas
gptkb:Fort_Hood,_Texas
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gptkbp:historical_event
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participated in D-Day landings
participated in the liberation of concentration camps.
defended against German counteroffensives
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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commemorated in Texas history
served as a model for future divisions
recognized for bravery and valor
inspired future generations of soldiers
awarded multiple commendations
influenced post-war military policy
sustained heavy casualties
recognized by the U. S. government
first Texas division to see combat in WWII
part of the Allied forces
contributed to the liberation of Europe
first Texas National Guard division to serve in World War II
involved in the liberation of Rome
engaged in the Battle of Anzio
participated in major battles in Italy
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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The Fighting 36th
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gptkbp:insignia
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gptkb:award
Distinctive Unit Insignia
distinctive unit insignia
shoulder sleeve insignia
T-Patch with a blue background
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gptkbp:involved_units
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:is_active_in
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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gptkb:36th_Infantry_Division_Memorial
annual reunions
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gptkbp:known_for
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combat in Italy
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gptkbp:legacy
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inspired future Texas military units
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gptkbp:motto
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nan
' Remember the Alamo!'
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gptkbp:nickname
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Texas Division
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:Audie_Murphy
gptkb:Major_General_John_W._Mc_Cauley
gptkb:George_W._Bush
gptkb:James_Earl_Rudder
gptkb:General_William_C._Lee
gptkb:Robert_L._Howard
gptkb:General_John_A._Hulen
gptkb:General_John_W._Mc_Cauley
gptkb:John_A._H._Mc_Culloch
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:recruitment
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primarily from Texas
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gptkbp:reform
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1946
1947
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gptkbp:retirement_year
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reserve unit
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gptkbp:service_years
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voluntary
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gptkbp:status
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inactive
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gptkbp:symbol
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gptkb:Texas_Star
T-Patch
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gptkbp:tradition
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gptkb:museum
Texas pride
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gptkbp:training
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gptkb:Camp_Bowie
gptkb:Camp_Swift
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