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27th Infantry Division (1917–55) 27th Armored Division (1955–68) | |
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![]() 27th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia. The red stars depict the Orion constellation, punning on the surname of the division's World War I commander John F. O'Ryan. The Red circle on the outside is an "O", also for "O'Ryan". The letters inside form the monogram "NYD", for "New York Division".[1][2] | |
Active | 1898 1908–1919 1921–1945 1947–1968 |
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Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Nickname(s) | "O'Ryan's Roughnecks" "New York Division" |
Engagements | World War I Iraq War (as 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Major General John F. O'Ryan |
The 27th Infantry Division was a unit of the Army National Guard in World War I and World War II.[3] The division traces its history from the New York Division, formed originally in 1908. The 6th Division designation was changed to the 27th Division in July 1917.[4]
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