In some cases, the nickname was officially adopted by the division in question this is indicated along with date of adoption (where known). The origin of the nickname is noted where possible. it may defy accurate explanation (albeit not without numerous theories), such as the 9th Infantry Division, or "Old Reliables".Īctive divisions are listed in boldface no distinction has been made between regular Army divisions and those of the Army Reserve or National Guard.it may be the pairing of an adjective (such as "Fighting") paired with the division's ordinal, such as "The Fighting First" for the 1st Infantry Division or.it may be bestowed by the enemy in battle, such as the moniker "Red Devils", a nickname for the 5th Infantry Division "granted" by the Germans at the Battle of Saint-Mihiel, World War I.it may derive from the place where the division was raised or trained ( 36th Infantry Division, " Texas"), or the places of origin of the division's soldiers ( 29th Infantry Division, "Blue and Gray", for northern and southern states).
#The division crack status Patch#
On the other hand, some division's badges are actually suggested by the nickname, such as the "CY" patch of the "Cyclone Division" ( 38th Infantry Division) it may be inspired by the division's badge or insignia, such as the 1st Infantry Division's "Big Red One".Ī division's nickname may derive from numerous sources: An official special designation is a "nickname granted to a military organization" which has been authorized by the Center of Military History and recognized through a certificate signed by the Secretary of the Army.
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