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The 4 Infantry Division 4A1(C/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as Patch. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
4th Infantry Division 1940–1947 (World War II) The 4th Infantry Division was reactivated on 1 June 1940 at Fort Benning, Georgia, as part of the U.S. Army’s prewar expansion. During World War II, the division landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, 6 June 1944, as part of the Normandy invasion. It played a pivotal role in the liberation of France, advancing through Paris and participating in the campaigns of Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace (Battle of the Bulge), and Central Europe. The division continued its advance into Germany until the end of the war, earning a distinguished combat record. The 4th Infantry Division was inactivated on 12 March 1946 at Camp Butner, North Carolina. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The division was reactivated on 15 July 1947 at Fort Ord, California, as part of the Army’s postwar reorganization. During the Korean War era, the 4th Infantry Division remained stateside, serving as a training and readiness unit. It did not deploy to Korea but contributed to the Army’s overall preparedness during the early Cold War period. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) In 1956, the division was reorganized as a mechanized infantry division. The 4th Infantry Division deployed to Vietnam in September 1966, operating primarily in the Central Highlands. It participated in major campaigns including the Tet Offensive and the Cambodian Incursion, earning eleven campaign streamers. The division returned to the United States in December 1970 and was stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, where it continued its Cold War mission. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 4th Infantry Division has remained an active and prominent unit in the U.S. Army. It played a key role in Operation Iraqi Freedom, notably capturing Saddam Hussein in December 2003. The division has since participated in multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, adapting to modern warfare with advanced digital systems and modular brigade structures. The 4th Infantry Division continues to serve as a major combat unit, headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 4th Infantry Division (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/4th_Infantry_Division_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 4th Infantry Division. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/4id.htm