30th Infantry Division

The 30th Infantry Division, nicknamed the "Old Hickory" Division, was organized in 1917 and served with distinction in both World War I and World War II. During World War I, the division fought alongside British forces, earning acclaim for its role in breaking the Hindenburg Line in 1918. In World War II, the 30th Infantry Division landed in Normandy shortly after D-Day and participated in key campaigns including the Battle of Saint-Lô, the Battle of the Bulge, and the crossing of the Rhine. Renowned for its combat effectiveness, the 30th Infantry Division was recognized as one of the most outstanding American infantry divisions of the war.