4th Infantry

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Branch

U.S. Army

Members

113

About 4th Infantry

The 4th Infantry Division, known as the "Ivy Division," was first activated in 1917 and participated in major campaigns during World War I, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. During World War II, the division famously landed at Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, playing a critical role in the Normandy invasion and the subsequent liberation of France. In the Vietnam War, the 4th Infantry Division conducted extensive combat operations in the Central Highlands. In the 21st century, the division has served multiple deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy as one of the U.S. Army’s most storied and decorated units.

Unit Members

LAWRENCE FOSTER

U.S. Army (1965 - 1969)

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John Conway

U.S. Army (1991 - 2017)

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Photos

Marine Corps League # 1075, Winston Salem, NC

U.S. Marine Corps • 2011

About 4th Infantry

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Historical Facts

• Origins: The 4th Infantry Division, also known as the "Ivy Division," was first constituted in 1917 during World War I as part of the National Army. • Nickname Significance: Its nickname "Ivy" comes from the Roman numeral IV (4), and its motto is "Steadfast and Loyal." • World War I Service: The division participated in major campaigns including St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne, suffering heavy casualties but earning distinction. • D-Day Landing: The 4th Infantry Division was the first to land on Utah Beach during the D-Day invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944. • Key WWII Achievements: The division was instrumental in liberating Paris and later fought in the Battle of the Bulge. • Vietnam War: The 4th Infantry Division served in Vietnam from 1966 to 1970, conducting operations in the Central Highlands and earning 11 campaign streamers. • Saddam Hussein Capture: In December 2003, soldiers from the 4th Infantry Division, alongside Special Forces, captured Saddam Hussein near Tikrit, Iraq. • Modern Deployments: The division has served multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. • Famous Leaders: General Dwight D. Eisenhower, later Supreme Allied Commander in Europe and U.S. President, served with the division early in his career. • Home Station: The 4th Infantry Division is currently headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado, continuing its legacy of service.