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History: Raised in February 1942 and deactivated in September 1945.<br> | |||
Nickname: Super Sixth. | |||
History:Raised in February 1942 and deactivated in September 1945. | |||
Nickname:Super Sixth. | |||
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===Origin/meaning=== | ===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]]: | [[Literature]]: Image from Wikimedia Commons. | ||
{{us}} | {{us}} | ||
{{media}} | {{media}} | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
Revision as of 14:23, 8 November 2024
History: Raised in February 1942 and deactivated in September 1945.
Nickname: Super Sixth.
 (Shoulder Sleeve Insignia) |
(Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Country:United States  |
| English | blazon wanted. |
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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