Raymond Anders

The 47th Infantry Division, nicknamed the "Viking Division," was a unit of the United States Army National Guard. Activated in 1946, it was originally composed mainly of soldiers from Minnesota and North Dakota. Although the division was never deployed overseas as a whole, its personnel participated in major training exercises and contributed troops to the Korean and Vietnam Wars through individual replacements. In 1991, the 47th Infantry Division was inactivated, and its lineage was carried on by the 34th Infantry Division.

4th Infantry Division

U.S. Army

The 4th Infantry Division is a division of the United States Army that is based at Fort Carson, Colorado. It is known for its role in World War II, where it played a key role in the D-Day invasion of Normandy. The division has also served in the Vietnam War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. The 4th Infantry Division is currently a versatile and adaptable unit that trains to deploy rapidly and conduct combat operations in a variety of environments.