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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Battle_of_Leyte
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gptkbp:active_years
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1942-1945
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gptkbp:affiliation
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Veterans of Foreign Wars.
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gptkbp:awards
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gptkb:Presidential_Unit_Citation
Numerous unit awards received.
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gptkbp:campaigns
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gptkb:Central_Europe_Campaign
gptkb:Rhineland_Campaign
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gptkbp:color
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Golden and Green
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gptkbp:combat_system
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Served in multiple European campaigns.
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gptkbp:commander
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gptkb:Major_General_William_H._Simpson
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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Engages with local communities.
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:cultural_heritage
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Part of the lineage of the U. S. Army.
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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Influenced military culture.
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gptkbp:deployment
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Deployed in 1945.
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gptkbp:disbanded
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1945
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gptkbp:documentary
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Documentaries produced about its service.
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gptkbp:educational_programs
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Programs for educating about its history.
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gptkbp:established
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gptkb:1942
1945
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gptkbp:exhibits
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Exhibits in military museums.
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gptkbp:garrison
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gptkb:Fort_Jackson,_South_Carolina
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gptkbp:has_color
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The Golden Acorn
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Fort_Jackson,_South_Carolina
gptkb:Fort_Jackson
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gptkbp:historical_event
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Participated in major battles in Europe.
Records maintained by the National Archives.
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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Recognized for its contributions.
Significant role in WWII.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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U. S. 87th Infantry Division
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gptkbp:insignia
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Shoulder sleeve insignia
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gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
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Memorials dedicated to its soldiers.
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gptkbp:legacy
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Contributed to the victory in World War II.
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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Covered in various media outlets.
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gptkbp:military_branch
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Active veteran community.
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gptkbp:motto
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The Road to Victory
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gptkbp:nickname
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The Golden Acorn Division
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gptkbp:notable_alumni
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Alumni network of veterans.
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gptkbp:notable_battle
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gptkb:World_War_II
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gptkbp:notable_members
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gptkb:General_John_W._Vessey_Jr.
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:publishes
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Various publications on its history.
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gptkbp:reform
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gptkb:1954
Reorganized in 1954.
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gptkbp:research_interest
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Opportunities for historical research.
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gptkbp:retired
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gptkb:European_Theater_of_Operations
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gptkbp:reunion
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Annual reunions held.
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gptkbp:size
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gptkb:Division
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gptkbp:status
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Inactive.
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gptkbp:supports
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Artillery units
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gptkbp:symbol
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gptkb:Acorn
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gptkbp:symbolism
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Represents strength and resilience.
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gptkbp:tour
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Tours available for historical sites.
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gptkbp:tradition
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Maintains traditions of valor.
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gptkbp:training
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Basic Combat Training
Joint training exercises with NATO.
Various training locations in the U. S.
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:military_unit
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gptkbp:unit_history
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Established in 1942.
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