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ABOUT 2nd Infantry Division
- The 2nd Infantry Division was first activated in October 1917 during World War I.
- During World War II, the division played a key role in the D-Day landings at Omaha Beach in Normandy.
- The division saw combat in the Korean War, where they fought in several major battles including the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir.
- In 1968, elements of the 2nd Infantry Division were deployed to Vietnam as part of the Vietnam War.
- The division is known as the "Indianhead" division, a nickname derived from its insignia which features a Native American head.
- The 2nd Infantry Division is currently stationed in South Korea as part of the United States Forces Korea.
- During the Cold War, the division was part of the defense of West Germany against a potential Soviet invasion.
- Several famous military leaders have served in the 2nd Infantry Division, including General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and General Walter L. Sharp.
- The division has been awarded numerous honors and decorations for its service, including multiple Presidential Unit Citations and Meritorious Unit Commendations.
- The 2nd Infantry Division has a long and storied history dating back over a century, with a legacy of service in multiple conflicts around the world.
