The 77th was the first American division composed of draftees to arrive in France in World War I, landing in April 1918; overall, it was the seventh of 42 divisions to reach the Western Front.

During the final phase of combat, the 77th Division, along with the Third Marines, captured the northern half of the island and defeated the remainder of the Imperial Japanese Army.

During the postwar period, from 1947 to 1965, the 77th Infantry Division was one of six combat divisions in the Army Reserve and became known as the “Liberty Patch Division.”

The 77th Infantry Division landed in Hawaii, 31 March 1944, and continued training in amphibious and jungle warfare. Elements began to leave Hawaii, 1 July 1944, for the amphibious assault on Guam.

The 77th began its fight against the Japs in July 1944 when it landed on Orote Peninsula, Guam, and relieved the 4th Marines. Within 8 days, the Division had occupied the eastern beaches, and followed …

The 77th Infantry Division (77th Sustainment Brigade) is a unit of the United States Army that is nicknamed as "Statue of Liberty", which served with distinction in World War I and World War II.

Landing in Guam on July 21, 1944, the division fought in its first combat action, helping to recapture the island and suffering over a thousand casualties.

The 77th was the first American division composed of draftees to arrive in France in World War I, landing in April 1918; overall, it was the seventh of 42 divisions to reach the Western Front.

The 77th Infantry Division served for 260 days in Combat in The Asiatic Pacific Theater of operations; during this time they served in the campaigns of WESTERN PACIFIC, SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, …

Jul 31, 2025 · Established during WWII as the 77th Observation Group of the U.S. Army Air Forces, the 77th has evolved over more than 80 years of service, supporting various Army and Air Force mission …