Americal Division in World War II Unit Insignia and History The item contains a shoulder sleeve insignia encased in a beautiful walnut 11"x 14" frame. The background contains historic details of the Division’s movements on Guadalcanal during World War II: Division Commanders; Major Campaigns/Battles on Bougainville and the Phillipines; and Division Order of Battle. · Contains: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Map of the division's movements on Guadalcanal Division Commanders Major Campaigns Order of Battle The division was organized and was the only named infantry division. The name is a combination of America and New Caledonia. The division fought in Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and the Philippines. The division fought north along the eastern and western sides of Guadalcanal to force the Japanese to evacuate the island in February of 1943. On Bougainville, SSgt Drowley guided a tank to the demolition of a pillbox that had halted the Americal advance even though severely wounded. He was awarded the Medal of Honor. In the Philippines the division fought on Leyte, relieving the 77th Infantry Division. It also fought on Bohol and Cebu, where it remained until the end of the war preparing for the invasion of Japan.
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 14 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Conflict | WW II (1939-45) |
| Theme | Militaria |
| Original/Reproduction | Reproduction |
| Region Of Origin | United States |
Americal Division in World War II Unit Insignia and History The item contains a shoulder sleeve insignia encased in a beautiful walnut 11″x 14″ frame. The background contains historic details of the Division’s movements on Guadalcanal during World War II: Division Commanders; Major Campaigns/Battles on Bougainville and the Phillipines; and Division Order of Battle. · Contains: Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Map of the division’s movements on Guadalcanal Division Commanders Major Campaigns Order of Battle The division was organized and was the only named infantry division. The name is a combination of America and New Caledonia. The division fought in Guadalcanal, Bougainville, and the Philippines. The division fought north along the eastern and western sides of Guadalcanal to force the Japanese to evacuate the island in February of 1943. On Bougainville, SSgt Drowley guided a tank to the demolition of a pillbox that had halted the Americal advance even though severely wounded. He was awarded the Medal of Honor. In the Philippines the division fought on Leyte, relieving the 77th Infantry Division. It also fought on Bohol and Cebu, where it remained until the end of the war preparing for the invasion of Japan.
