United States Army 65th Infantry Division (Battle Axe)

OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, U. S. Army 65th Infantry Division (Battle Axe)

U. S. ARMY 65TH INFANTRY DIVISION (BATTLE AXE) -  The 65th Infantry Division—nicknamed the "Battle-axe"—was an infantry division of the United States Army that served in World War II.  Its shoulder patch is a white halberd on a blue shield.  The entire length of Pennsylvania Route 65 is named the 65th Infantry Division Memorial Highway in its honor.

World War II Activated:  August 16, 1943
Overseas:  January 10, 1945
Campaigns: Rhineland, Central Europe
Days of combat: 55
Awards: MH-1 (Frederick C. Murphy); DSC-6 ; DSM-1 ; SS-77; LM-14; SM-4; BSM-686; AM-19.
Inactivated:   August 31, 1945 in Germany

WWII Casualties

  • Total battle casualties: 1,230
  • Killed in action: 233
  • Wounded in action: 927
  • Missing in action: 3
  • Prisoner of war: 67

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OK, Grove, Headstone Symbols and Meanings, 65th Infantry Battle Axe Division