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The 99th Infantry Division gained the nickname the "Checkerboard" division, from its unit insignia that was devised in 1923 while it was headquartered in the city of Pittsburgh. The blue and white checkerboard in the insignia is taken from the coat of arms of William Pitt, for whom Pittsburgh is named. The division was also known as the "Battle ...
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"Bayonet Division" – this nickname "became synonymous with the division through its participation in the Korean War and symbolizes the fighting spirit of the men of the 7th Infantry division." [14] "H-Hour" – Shoulder patch: Red circular patch bearing black hour glass which is formed by an inverted "7" and a superimposed "7".
In military terms, 99th Division or 99th Infantry Division may refer to: Infantry divisions. 99th Division (1st Formation) (People's Republic of China)
99th Infantry Division "Checkerboard Division" 100th Division "Century" [6] 101st Airborne Division ... "Name Enough" April 1941 – 1971.
99th may refer to: 99th Brigade (disambiguation) 99th Division (disambiguation) 99th Regiment (disambiguation) 99th Squadron (disambiguation)
The 394th Infantry Regiment was established on 23 July 1918 as the 394th Infantry and assigned to the 99th Division as a member of the National Army. It was demobilized on 30 November 1918, but was later reconstituted on 21 June 1921 as a member of the Organized Reserves just like the 99th Infantry Division.
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