U. S. 47th Infantry Division

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:active_years 1943-1945
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:U._S._Army_Reserve
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:colors Red and white.
gptkbp:combat_system Served in the Pacific Theater.
gptkbp:command_structure gptkb:III_Corps
gptkbp:community_engagement Veteran outreach programs.
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:current_status Inactive.
gptkbp:deployment Deployed in World War II.
gptkbp:disbandment_date 1945-11-15
gptkbp:engagements gptkb:Battle_of_Leyte
gptkb:Battle_of_Okinawa
gptkb:Battle_of_Luzon
gptkbp:equipment gptkb:M4_Sherman_tank
gptkb:M1_Garand_rifle
Artillery units
Half-track vehicles
gptkbp:formation_date 1943-02-01
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Fort_Lewis
gptkbp:has_units Distinctive unit insignia.
Combat operations.
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Tacoma,_Washington
gptkbp:historical_records Maintained by the National Archives.
gptkbp:historical_role Defensive operations in the Pacific.
gptkbp:historical_significance Participated in major Pacific campaigns.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label U. S. 47th Infantry Division
gptkbp:insignia Red and white colors
gptkbp:involved_units gptkb:National_Guard
Affiliated with various military organizations.
gptkbp:legacy Contributed to U. S. military history.
gptkbp:memorials Commemorative events held.
gptkbp:motto Victory or Death
Victory or Death.
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_47th_Division
gptkbp:notable_commanders gptkb:Major_General_John_H._Mc_Cauley
gptkbp:operational_history Engaged in multiple campaigns.
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:United_States_Army
gptkbp:predecessor gptkb:47th_Infantry_Brigade
gptkbp:publications Unit history books.
gptkbp:recognition Recognized for service.
gptkbp:reformed Post World War II restructuring.
gptkbp:reunion Regular veteran reunions.
gptkbp:size approximately 10,000 personnel
gptkbp:subordinate_units Divisional structure.
gptkbp:successor gptkb:47th_Infantry_Brigade_Combat_Team
gptkbp:symbol Shoulder sleeve insignia
gptkbp:symbolism Represents courage and sacrifice.
gptkbp:tradition Maintains historical traditions.
Holds annual ceremonies.
gptkbp:training Basic Combat Training
Joint exercises with other divisions.
gptkbp:training_programs Fort Lewis, Washington.
gptkbp:type gptkb:infantry
gptkbp:unit_awards Various commendations received.
gptkbp:unit_history Part of the U. S. Army's history.
gptkbp:unit_type Combat Division
gptkbp:veterans Many served in post-war roles.
gptkbp:year_created 1945-11-15
1943-02-01
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Battle_of_Leyte
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4