U.S. Army 40th Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Military unit
gptkbp:activeDuring gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:affiliatedWith gptkb:U.S._Army_Infantry_School
gptkbp:awardedBy Unit citations
gptkbp:basedOn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:collaboratedWith Numerous battles
gptkbp:colors Blue and Gold
gptkbp:commanded gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:currentCommander gptkb:Colonel_Jane_Doe
gptkbp:deployedTo Europe
gptkbp:disbanded 1946
gptkbp:engagements Battle of the Bulge
gptkbp:engagesIn Combat operations
gptkbp:firstDeployment Global deployments
gptkbp:formed 1940
gptkbp:hasFacility Ceremonial_events
gptkbp:hasLength Approximately 1,000 soldiers
gptkbp:hasRecognition Highly respected
gptkbp:hasRole Infantry
gptkbp:headquarteredIn gptkb:Fort_Benning
gptkbp:historicalPeriod 20th century
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Significant_role_in_WWII
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label U.S. Army 40th Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment
gptkbp:knownFor Bravery in battle
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:United_States_Army
Rigorous training programs
gptkbp:motto Victory or Death
gptkbp:nickname The Fighting 40th
gptkbp:notable_member General_Smith
gptkbp:operationalStatus gptkb:Pacific_Theater
Active
gptkbp:participatedIn gptkb:Operation_Desert_Storm
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:U.S._Army
gptkbp:recruitment Various states
gptkbp:reform 1950
gptkbp:secondaryMission Defend the nation
gptkbp:servedIn gptkb:Korean_War
gptkbp:squadrons gptkb:Allied_forces
gptkbp:subordinateUnits gptkb:87th_Infantry_Division
gptkbp:supportRole Multiple conflicts
gptkbp:training Infantry tactics
gptkbp:unitAwards gptkb:Meritorious_Unit_Commendation
Battalion
Distinctive unit insignia
Eagle emblem
Logistical support
Strong community ties
Combat support
Numerous commendations
Battalion structure
Adverse conditions
Continues to serve today
Continued service and adaptation
gptkbp:unitHistory Rich history since formation
Key battles and operations