51st Infantry Division (United States)
| 51st Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
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51st Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 1946–63 |
| Country |
 United States |
| Branch |
 United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Nickname | Rattlesnake Division |
| US infantry divisions (1939–present) | |
|---|---|
| Previous | Next |
| 49th Infantry Division | 55th Infantry Division (Inactive) |
Original Organization Date: 11 September 1946 with Headquarters at Tampa, Florida. In the post-World War II restructuring of the National Guard a number of new divisions were organized. Among these was the 51st Infantry Division, composed of National Guardsmen from Florida and South Carolina.
Organization on September 11th, 1946[1]
| Unit | Headquartered | Commander |
|---|---|---|
| Division Headquarters | Tampa, Florida | Maj. Gen. Sumter L. Lowry |
| 211th Infantry Regiment | Miami, Florida | Col. Robert A. Ballard |
| 116th Field Artillery Battalion | Tampa, Florida | Lt. Col. George N. Sagin |
| Band | Florida |
The 51st Infantry Division never served on active Federal duty and was inactivated in 1963.
Source: Wilson, John B. (1997). Maneuver and Firepower: The Evolution of Divisions and Separate Brigades. Washington, DC: Center of Military History.
References
- ↑ Collins, Vivian (1946). Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Florida. Florida National Guard. p. 11.