36th Infantry Division

• The 36th Infantry Division was originally formed in 1917 as part of the Texas Army National Guard. • During World War II, the division participated in the Italian Campaign and played a key role in the liberation of Rome in 1944. • The division's nickname, the "Arrowhead Division," was inspired by the unit's shoulder sleeve insignia, which features an arrowhead design. • In 1943, the 36th Infantry Division suffered heavy casualties during the Battle of Salerno in Italy, but still managed to secure the beachhead and push inland. • After World War II, the division was reactivated as a National Guard unit and deployed to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004. • During the Korean War, the 36th Infantry Division was called to federal duty in 1950, but was later released back to state control in 1953. • The division's motto, "Remember the Alamo," pays tribute to the Texan soldiers who fought and died during the Battle of the Alamo in 1836. • The 36th Infantry Division was one of the first National Guard units to be mobilized for service in World War II, with many of its soldiers serving in both the European and Pacific theaters. • Several members of the 36th Infantry Division were awarded the Medal of Honor for their bravery and valor during World War II, including Audie Murphy, who became the most decorated American soldier of the war. • Today, the 36th Infantry Division remains a key component of the Texas Army National Guard and continues to uphold its legacy of service and sacrifice.