24 INF. DIV. Ft. Stewart, Ga.

• Origins and Nickname: The 24th Infantry Division, known as the "Victory Division," was originally activated in 1941 at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii. • Pearl Harbor Attack: Elements of the 24th Infantry Division were present on Oahu during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and participated in the island’s defense. • World War II Service: The division fought in major Pacific campaigns, including New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon, earning a Presidential Unit Citation for its actions. • Korean War First Responders: The 24th was the first American division to fight in the Korean War, rapidly deploying from Japan and engaging North Korean forces in July 1950. • Taejon Defense: The division famously held the line at the Battle of Taejon, delaying North Korean advances despite being outnumbered and under-equipped. • Stationed at Fort Stewart: After Vietnam, the 24th Infantry Division was reactivated in 1975 at Fort Stewart, Georgia, serving as the Army’s rapid deployment force. • Desert Storm Spearhead: In Operation Desert Storm (1991), the division executed a sweeping maneuver to cut off Iraqi forces, earning high praise for its swift and decisive actions. • Deactivation and Legacy: The division was inactivated in 1996 at Fort Stewart, but its heritage continues through the 24th Infantry Division (Mechanized) and various commemorations at the post. • Notable Medal of Honor Recipients: Several soldiers from the 24th have received the Medal of Honor, including Sergeant First Class Ray E. Duke for valor in Korea. • Symbolism: The division’s patch features a taro leaf, symbolizing its Hawaiian roots, and is recognized as one of the most distinctive shoulder insignias in the U.S. Army.