80th Division (United States) - World War II

World War II

  • Activated: 15 July 1942
  • Overseas: 1 July 1944
  • Campaigns: Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, Central Europe
  • Days of combat: 239
  • Distinguished Unit Citations: 6
  • Awards: Medal of Honor-4; Distinguished Service Cross (United States)-34; Distinguished Service Medal (United States)-1; Silver Star-771; LM-12; DFC-5; SM-35; BSM-3,869, AM-123.
  • Commanders: Maj. Gen. Joseph D. Patch (July 1942 – March 1943), Maj. Gen. Horace L. McBride (March 1943 – October 1945), Maj. Gen. Walter F. Lauer (October 1945 – December 1945).
  • Returned to U.S.: 3 January 1946.
  • Inactivated: 5 January 1946.

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