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History: Raised in February 1942 and deactivated in September 1945.<br>
 
History: Raised in February 1942 and deactivated in September 1945.
 
Nickname: Super Sixth.
Nickname: Super Sixth.


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===Origin/meaning===
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The Buffalo indicates the name Buffalo Soldiers given by Native Americans to Black Soldiers of the US Army. This design was choosen to indicate that the 92nd Infantry Division was the first Division of the US Army formed entierly (except Generals and Field Grade Officers) of Afro-American Personnel.
 
[https://www.heraldry-wiki.com/bibliography '''Literature''']: Image from Wikimedia Commons.


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Latest revision as of 16:43, 20 March 2025

History: Raised in February 1942 and deactivated in September 1945.
Nickname: Super Sixth.

Coat of arms (crest) of 6th Armored Division, US Army
6TH ARMORED DIVISION, US ARMY

Country: United States
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Origin/meaning

The Buffalo indicates the name Buffalo Soldiers given by Native Americans to Black Soldiers of the US Army. This design was choosen to indicate that the 92nd Infantry Division was the first Division of the US Army formed entierly (except Generals and Field Grade Officers) of Afro-American Personnel.

Literature: Image from Wikimedia Commons.

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