81st Infantry

The 81st Infantry Division, known as the "Wildcat Division," was organized in August 1917 at Camp Jackson, South Carolina. During World War I, the division distinguished itself in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, marking its first combat action in France. Reactivated for World War II, the 81st Infantry participated in the Western Pacific campaign, notably in the battles for Angaur and Peleliu in the Palau Islands. The unit earned a reputation for determination and bravery, contributing significantly to the Allied victory in the Pacific theater.