96th Infantry Division, U.S. Army - Arlington VA
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Don.Morfe
N 38° 52.362 W 077° 04.226
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In memory of our fallen comrades killed on Layte, Philippines 1944 and Okinawa, Japan 1945 in World War II
Waymark Code: WM12JKH
Location: Virginia, United States
Date Posted: 06/05/2020
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In Memory of our fallen comrades of the 96th Infantry Division, U.S. Army killed on Leyte, Philippines and Okinawa, Japan and to all deadeyes who fought with valor and distinction to defeat Imperial Japan. Dedicated November 19, 1999 by 96th Infantry Division Association.
From Wikipedia in part: World War II
The 96th Division was ordered into active service on 15 August 1942, eight months after the Attack on Pearl Harbor brought the United States into World War II.
Ordered into active service: 15 August 1942, Camp Adair, Oregon.
Overseas: 23 July 1944.
Campaigns: Leyte, Southern Philippines. Okinawa, Ryukyus
Days of Combat: 200
Entered Combat: 20 October 1944 (Leyte)
Killed In Action: 1,563[2]
Total Casualties: 8,812[3]
Presidential Unit Citation: 1.
Awards: MH-5; DSC-12; DSM-1; SS-232; LM-4; SM-73; BSM-4,588; AM-84.
Commanders: Maj. Gen. James L. Bradley commanded the division throughout its entire life in World War II.
Assistant Division Commanders: Brig. Gen. Claudius M. Easley (August 1942 - June 1945, KIA); Brig. Gen. Dennis E. McCunniff (December 1945 - February 1946)
Commanding Officer Artillery: Brig Gen. Paul V. Kane (July 1942 - April 1944); Brig Gen. Robert G. Gard (May 1944 - December 1945)
Chief of Staff: Colonel Hammond M. Monroe (May 1942 - May 1944)
Returned to U.S.: 2 February 1946.
Inactivated: 3 February 1946, at Camp Anza, California.
Location: McPherson Drive, Arlington National Cemetery
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Type of memorial: Plaque
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