Second Division Statistics in World War II

5 campaigns.
357 days in combat.
320 days in contact with the enemy.
209 days-longest period in continuous contact.
1750 miles traveled combat-Normandy to Pilsen.
70,307 prisoners captured.
15,066 battle casualties.
KIA- 2,999
MIA- 109
WIA-10,924
POW-1,034
Presidential Citations-16
Awards to Individuals:
Medal of Honor--6
DSC--37
DSM--1
Soldiers Medal-10
Legion of Merit- 20
Silver Star Medal-642
Bronze Star Medal-5,921
Purple Heart Medal-5,193
Air Medal-102
Awards by Foreign Governments:
French---88
British---- 7
Russian--13
Czech---- 8

Presidential Citations: (D+1 to VE Day)
3rd Bn, 23rd Inf.
3rd Bn. 38th Inf.
1st Bn. 9th Inf.
2nd Bn, 9th Inf.
3rd Bn, 9th Inf.
1st Bn, 23rd Inf.
2nd Bn, 23rd Inf.
2nd Bn, 38th Inf.
2nd Engr. Bn
AT Co., 23rd Inf.
AT Co., 38th Inf.
Regt. Hdqs. Co., 38th Inf.
2nd Signal Co.

(Courtesy of Bill Fugit, 2nd Infantry Division)

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