the 32nd red arrow division
heroes in world war 1 & world WAR two
the history of the 32nd red arrow division
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On the left side as you continue down soldier's walk, you will see a memorial honoring the 32nd red arrow division honoring their service in WW 1
The Division’s history has an honored past reaching back to its antecedents: the fighters of the Blackhawk War; the volunteers who marched off to defend the Union in the Civil War, including the famous 'Iron Brigade'; and the Governor’s Guards who mobilized for the Spanish American War. Almost all of the Michigan and Wisconsin National Guard units which would be combined to form the 32D Division had served on the Mexican Border in 1916-17. The Division served on the front line during World War I from 18 May 1918 until the end of the War on 11 November 1918. It was the first American Division to pierce the famed Hindenburg Line, fought in 4 major offensives and earned the name Lay ter-e-bla “Les Terribles” from the French. |
The 32D Division was the only American division to be bestowed with a No-De-Gare (nom-de-guerre) by an Allied nation during the war.
The colors of all four Infantry Regiments, three Artillery Regiments, and three Machine Gun Battalions were decorated with the French (CRAW DE GURE) Croix de Guerre, with Palm. These were the only National Guard units bestowed with the highest order of the (CWAW DE GeRE) Croix de Guerre during WWI.
The colors of all four Infantry Regiments, three Artillery Regiments, and three Machine Gun Battalions were decorated with the French (CRAW DE GURE) Croix de Guerre, with Palm. These were the only National Guard units bestowed with the highest order of the (CWAW DE GeRE) Croix de Guerre during WWI.
The Division served with the Army of Occupation in Germany until 18 April 1919 and began its return to the U.S. on 1 May 1919.
But it doesn't end here for the heroes of the 32nd red arrow infantry division. In World War 2 it could be argued that the 32nd had more battle time than any other division during the war, over 654 days which represents 48% of the total time the U.S. was in WW 2.
But it doesn't end here for the heroes of the 32nd red arrow infantry division. In World War 2 it could be argued that the 32nd had more battle time than any other division during the war, over 654 days which represents 48% of the total time the U.S. was in WW 2.
32nd red arrow division - Decorations and Awards
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Medal of Honor
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Soldiers Medal
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Bronze Star
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Purple Heart
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Air Medal
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11 Medals of Honor (9 awarded posthumously)
157 Distinguished Service Crosses (at least 92 awarded at Bena Guna which was part of the New Guinea Campaign)
845 Silver Stars (at least 273 awarded at Buna Gona)
49 Legion of Merit
78 Soldiers Medals
1,854 Bronze Stars
11,500 Purple Hearts
98 Air Medals
157 Distinguished Service Crosses (at least 92 awarded at Bena Guna which was part of the New Guinea Campaign)
845 Silver Stars (at least 273 awarded at Buna Gona)
49 Legion of Merit
78 Soldiers Medals
1,854 Bronze Stars
11,500 Purple Hearts
98 Air Medals
