Michael Sutherland

The 41st Division of the United States Army, known as the "Sunset Division," was mobilized as part of the United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) during World War II. Initially composed of National Guard units from the Pacific Northwest, the division was deployed to Australia in early 1942 after the fall of the Philippines. The 41st Division participated in several major campaigns in the Pacific Theater, including the battles of Salamaua-Lae, Hollandia, and Biak in New Guinea, as well as operations in the Southern Philippines. Renowned for its jungle warfare expertise, the division played a crucial role in the Allied advance toward Japan.