U.S. Army · Division

24th Infantry Division

Constituted 1941 · Inactivated 1970

The Heraldry 3
24th Infantry Division — Shoulder sleeve insignia
Shoulder sleeve insignia

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Hawaiian Division on 9 Sep 1921.

A green taro leaf stem up piped with yellow upon a red circular background piped with black.

The taro leaf is a well known symbol of Hawaii.

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the Hawaiian Division on 9 Sep 1921. It was redesignated for the 24th Infantry Division on 21 Jul 1944. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-256)

24th Infantry Division — Distinctive unit insignia
Distinctive unit insignia

Authorised 19 October 1965

A gold color metal and enamel insignia 1 1/4 inches (3.18cm) in diameter consisting of a green Taro leaf within a scarlet annulet bearing the word "Victory" above thirteen stars, all gold.

The Taro leaf is from the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 24th Infantry Division. The scarlet annulet is taken from the badge formerly approved for the Hawaiian Division Headquarters and Special Troops. The Hawaiian Division was redesignated as the 24th Infantry Division, effective 1 October 1941. The thirteen stars stand for the Division's participation in thirteen campaigns; it is inscribed with the Division's motto "Victory."

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 19 Oct 1965.

24th Infantry Division — Combat service identification badge
Combat service identification badge

A gold color metal and enamel device 2 inches (5.08 cm) in diameter consisting of a design similar to the shoulder sleeve insignia.

Lineage and Honours
World War II
Where It Sits
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Country United States
Service U.S. Army
Echelon Division
Status Not currently active
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