Reactivated: 15 July 1947 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, Inactivated: 31 January 1962 at Fort Carson, Colorado, Redesignated 1 February 1966 as Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry Division, and activated at, Activated: 21 April 1972 at Fort Lewis, Washington, Inactivated: 15 December 1991 at Fort Lewis, Washington, 20 December 1944: Attached, with the entire First Army, to the, 18 January 1945: V Corps, First Army, 12th Army Group, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 9th Infantry Division Artillery, 9th Cavalry Reconnaissance Troop (Mechanized), Headquarters, Special Troops, 9th Infantry Division, Headquarters Company, 9th Infantry Division, 5th Battalion, 60th Infantry (Mechanized Dec. 1966 – 12 September 1968; Infantry 13 September 1968 – October 1970), Company E, 50th Infantry (reflagged Co. E, 75th Inf (Ranger)), 2 December 1967 – Aug 1969, Company E, 75th Infantry, Oct 1969 – Oct 1970, 3d Squadron, 5th Cavalry, Feb 1967 – Nov 1971, 9th Aviation Battalion, Jan 1967 – Aug 1969, 2d Battalion, 4th Artillery (105mm Howitzer), Jan 1967 – Oct 1970, 1st Battalion, 11th Artillery (105mm Howitzer), Jan 1967 – Aug 1969, 3d Battalion, 34th Artillery (105mm Howitzer)(Riverine), Dec 1966 – Jul 1969 (Riverine), 1st Battalion, 84th Artillery (155mm Howitzer/8-inch Howitzer), Feb 1967 – Aug 1969, 15th Engineer Battalion, Oct 1966 – Aug 1969, 571st Engineer Company, Oct 1969 – Oct 1970, 9th Medical Battalion, 4 January 1967 – 18 August 1969, 9th Signal Battalion, 19 December 1966 – 19 August 1969, 9th Supply and Transport Battalion, 16 December 1966 – 23 August 1969, 709th Maintenance Battalion, 26 January 1967 – 20 August 1969, 9th Adjutant General Company, 30 December 1966 – 26 August 1969, 9th Military Police Company, 19 December 1966 – 25 September 1969, 335th Army Security Agency Company (a.k.a. This represents the son as a circle in the middle with eight brothers around him. Overseas: 11 December 1942 (Three organic combat teams participated in North African landings 8 November 1942). The 9th Division was reactivated on 1 February 1966, and arrived in South Vietnam on 16 December 1966 from Fort Riley, Kansas. Records of the Chiefs of Arms, RG 177. This led to the division to develop the concept of "motorized infantry" from 1983 onward. https://world-war-2.wikia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_Army_Units With the collapse of French resistance on 11 November 1942, the division patrolled the Spanish Moroccan border. Some variants also mounted TOW missiles. Known by its radio call sign "Conquer," they landed at Utah Beach, France, on August 28 and 29. The 9th Infantry Division was among the first U.S. combat units to engage in offensive ground operations during World War II. Refugees return to the city; 3rd Armored Div. See what's new with book lending at the Internet Archive, Uploaded by The division support command would field three forward support, one cavalry support and one main support battalion. more >> - Chief Judge Sidney Thomas [2] The blue represents the infantry, the red the artillery with all the white making the colors of the flag of the United States of America. The Ninth Army is a field army of the United States Army, garrisoned at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. "335th Radio Research Unit"), 12 January 1967 – 5 April 1971, 99th Support Battalion, 1 October 1969 – 12 October 1970, 493 Military Intelligence Detachment, 3/9th Inf Div, 19 December 1966 - 20 August 1970, 9th Aviation Battalion (activated 21 April 1972), 268th Attack Helicopter Battalion (activated 1 September 1981), Company A, 214th Aviation Battalion (activated 1 July 1981), 1st Battalion, 67th Air Defense Artillery (activated 13 September 1972 - 1 April 1979), 1st Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery (activated 1 April 1979), 9th Signal Battalion (activated 21 June 1972), 109th Military Intelligence Battalion (activated 1 October 1981), Company A (former 335th Army Security Agency Company (activated 21 December 1977 - reorganized 1 October 1981), Company B (former 9th Military Intelligence Company (activated 21 December 1972 - reorganized 1 October 1981), 9th Chemical Company (activated 1 September 1981), 15 September 1986: Company A, 214th Aviation Battalion inactivated. Gen. James E. Ryan (October 1918 - November 1918) acting, Maj. Gen. Willard A. Holbrook (November 1918 - February 1919). In later years, it would become an important unit of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Vietnam War. Lo break-through and in August helped close the Falaise Gap. center of military history united states army washington, d.c., 1991 Corps, Ninth. United States. [53] Should the U.S. Army decide to activate more divisions in the future, the center will most likely suggest the first new division be the 9th Infantry Division, then the 24th Infantry Division, the 5th Infantry Division, and the 2nd Armored Division. The 2nd Combined Arms Battalion Heavy, 23rd Infantry was assigned to the 9th Cavalry Brigade. The Ninth Army is a field army of the United States Army, garrisoned at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy.It is the United States Army Service Component Command of United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM or AFRICOM).. Army leadership at first decided that inactivating units would turn in all of their equipment at "10/20" standard – in ready and reusable condition. Companies of the new 24th Infantry served at Fort Davis from 1869 to 1872 and again in 1880. It was also activated as a peacetime readiness unit from 1947 to 1962 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and Fort Carson, Colorado, and from 1972 to 1991 as an active-duty infantry division at Fort Lewis, Washington. Commanded by Major General Ambrose Burnside The newly-arrived Ninth Corps was not part of the Army of the Potomac during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House. Operating deep within the Viet Cong (VC)–controlled Delta, the Division was charged with protecting the area and its population against VC insurgents and ensuring the success of the South Vietnamese government's pacification program. United States. We members of the 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchu) Association, United States Army, pledge to preserve the history and name of “The Regiment”, and to support the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; to support our Active 9th Infantry Regiment (Manchu) soldiers and the United States Army Regimental system. Josiah Carville Hall, of Maryland, was its lieutenant colonel. On deployment the division was assigned to the III Corps Tactical Zone of Vietnam where it commenced operations in Dinh Tuong and Long An Provinces (6 January-31 May 1967) in Operation Palm Beach. Four days after assuming command of the theater, Andrews issued a general order establishing the Ninth United States Army Air Force with Brereton in command. It required both extensive work on the part of the division's soldiers and high costs in repair parts. SNAC is a discovery service for persons, families, and organizations found within archival collections at cultural heritage institutions. Americal on Guadalcanal, and, alongside the 9th in North Africa, were the 1st Infantry, 3rd Infantry and the 2nd Armored Divisions.) The 38th and 41st became the 24th United States Infantry, while the 39th and 40th combined to form the 25th United States Infantry. Air Corps formally abolished by transfer of functions to newly established United States Air Force pursuant to the National Security Act of 1947 (61 Stat. SEE 18.1. On 1 April 1984, Echo Company of the 15th Engineer Battalion reorganized to form the 73rd Engineer Company (Assault Ribbon Bridge), which was assigned to I Corps, which in turn attached it as separate company to the 15th Engineer Battalion. In 1985, the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the US Army's Center of Military History began a program to honor US Army divisions that took part in the liberation of Nazi camps. Related Records: Records of U.S. Army Commands, 1784-1821, RG 98. by lida mayo . During the Second World War it was known as During the Second World War it was known as Cornelius Ryan (1,017 words) [view diff] exact match in snippet view article find links to article Turning east, the 9th crossed the Marne, 28 August, swept through Saarlautern,[4] and in November and December held defensive positions from Monschau to Losheim. The division artillery would consist of three battalions equipped with M198 155mm towed howitzers, one light artillery rocket battalion with M102 105mm towed howitzers and M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, and one target acquisition battery. The Division's major units departed South Vietnam on 27 August 1969 (HHC & 1st Brigade) to Hawaii; 27 August 1969 (2nd Brigade) to Fort Lewis, Washington; 12 October 1970 (3rd Brigade) to Fort Lewis. on August 14, 2016, Conquer: the Story of Ninth Army, 1944-1945, There are no reviews yet. In August, the 9th landed at Palermo, Sicily, and took part in the capture of Randazzo and Messina. It is the United States Army Service Component Command of United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM or AFRICOM). [3] It was disbanded on 15 February 1919 at Camp Sheridan. From mid-December through January 1945, the division held defensive positions from Kalterherberg to Elsenborn. Overview. Activated: 1 August 1940 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Ninth Corps Area was comprised of the eight states while Fourth Army consisted of four infantry divisions and the coast artillery units within those same states. 1 Lineage 2 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia 3 Commanding General (s) 4 Organization United States Army Activated: August 20, 1920 Inactivated: Description: Symbolism: Commanding General, 9th Corps Area Commanding General, 9th Service Command 3rd brigade consisted of 2nd Light Attack Battalion, 1st Infantry, 3rd Combined Arms Battalion Light, 47th Infantry, and 2nd Combined Arms Battalion Heavy, 60th Infantry. Its units included Division Headquarters; the 17th Infantry Brigade (Headquarters and Headquarters Company; 45th Infantry Regiment; 67th Infantry Regiment; 26th Machine Gun Battalion); the 18th Infantry Brigade (Headquarters and Headquarters Company; 46th Infantry Regiment; 68th Infantry Regiment; 27th Machine Gun Battalion), the 9th Field Artillery Brigade ( 25th Field Artillery (75mm Gun); 26th Field Artillery (75mm Gun); 27th Field Artillery (155mm Howitzer); Ninth Trench Mortar Battery); 25th Machine Gun Battalion; 209th Engineer Regiment; 209th Field Signal Battalion; Division Trains (HQ Train and Military Police Company; 9th Sanitary Train; 9th Motor Supply Train, and Ninth Ammunition Train). Following the Vietnam War the division was stationed at Fort Lewis in Washington. They were also extremely vulnerable to indirect (artillery) fires. In 1969, the division also operated throughout IV Corps. It was created as the 9th Division during World War I, but never deployed overseas. In 1869, the army consolidated the infantry regiments. In later years, it would become an important unit of the U.S. Army during World War II and the Vietnam War. On the same day, Brereton activated IX Headquarters Squadron and IX Service Command. Social Networks and Archival Context. However, because of the delay of the Armored Gun System the division did only activate four of the envisioned five combined arms battalions heavy and retained the 2nd Battalion, 77th Armor instead. Burnside was senior to Meade, so he reported directly to Grant. Holding the rank of Sergeant (E-5), he served as an infantry squad leader. It is the United States Army Service Component Command of … troops eat a hot meal on its outskirts. Welcome to the Internet portal of the United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit. Related Records: Record copies of publications of the Office of the Chief of the Air Service in RG 287, Publications of the U.S. Government. Army. Parts of the division were organized at the end of the 1980s as follows: In case of war with the Warsaw Pact the division's would have reinforced the Allied Forces Baltic Approaches Command defending Denmark. On 16 February 1991 the 3rd Brigade was reflagged as 199th Infantry Brigade (Motorized)[46] with the following units: The remainder of the division's units inactivated on the following dates: With the support and aviation units inactivating in the same timeframe. [31][29][30], The combined arms battalions were organized as a mix of assault gun companies and light motorized infantry companies, with the heavy battalions fielding two assault gun companies and one light motorized infantry company, while the ratio was reversed in the light battalions. The Ninth Army is a field army of the United States Army, gar­risoned at Caserma Ed­erle, Vi­cenza, Italy. NINTH ARMY STRENGTH AND LOSSES 375 V. WEEKLY ARMY STRENGTH, CASUALTIES, GAINS, AND PRISONERS OF WAR CAPTURED 376 VI. [43], The division was the first to undergo full inactivation following the end of the Cold War. (The others were the 32nd and the 41st in the Pacific on New Guinea, Carlson's Raiders on Makin Island, the 1st Marine, and the The FAV was designed to provide highly mobile firepower that could attack the flanks of heavier mechanized units. The infantry units that served with the 9th Infantry Division were: One of the experimental units serving with the division was the 39th Cavalry Platoon (Air Cushion Vehicle) which used three of the specially designed hovercraft to patrol marshy terrain like the Plain of Reeds along the south Vietnamese/Cambodian border. It is the United States Army Ser­vice Com­po­nent Com­mand of United States Africa Com­mand (US­AFRICOM or AFRICOM). After being sent to England for further training, the division landed on Utah Beach on 10 June 1944 (D plus 4), cut off the Cotentin Peninsula, drove on to Cherbourg and penetrated the port's heavy defenses. Faced with unrelenting physical hardships, a tenacious enemy and the region's rugged terrain, the Division established strategies and quantifiable goals for completing their mission. By late August, the Ninth Army was ready to join the crusade in Europe. With the switch from Combat Arms Regimental System to the United States Army Regimental System the division saw a few of its units reflagged or inactivated: During fiscal year 1987 the army decided to inactivate the division's 2nd brigade, which would be replaced by the 81st Infantry Brigade (Mechanized) of the Washington Army National Guard. The MRF was often anchored near the South Vietnamese city of Mỹ Tho, or near the Division's Đồng Tâm Base Camp and they conducted operations in coordination with the Navy SEAL teams, the South Vietnamese Marines, units of the ARVN 7th Division and River Assault Groups. While the remaining 9th ID soldiers were ultimately successful, later inactivating units were not required to attain this goal. Following the Tet offensive in 1968, General Westmoreland stated that the Division and the MRF saved the Delta region from falling to the People's Army of Vietnam forces. [citation needed]. On 28 March 1943 it launched an attack in southern Tunisia and fought its way north into Bizerte, 7 May. On 21 April the Division relieved the 3d Armored Division along the Mulde River, near Dessau, and held that line until VE-day. The motorized infantry division was to be equipped with enhanced technology to give it deployability and fire power and fill the gap between light and heavy divisions. Initially the division was organized under the army's Reorganization Objective Army Division system. The 9th Infantry Division was created on 18 July 1918 at Camp Sheridan, Alabama but did not serve overseas. We base ourselves off the United States Green Berets and the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. The assault gun companies were to be equipped with the Armored Gun System (AGS), but because of delays in the AGS program they were initially equipped with M551 Sheridan light tanks and later with Humvees with TOW missiles or Mk 19 grenade launchers. The 9th Infantry Regiment is one of the first units authorized in the United States Army. It was also activated as a peacetime readiness unit from 1947 to 1962 at Fort Dix, New Jersey, and Fort Carson, Colorado, and from 1972 to 1991 as an active-duty infantry division at Fort Lewis, Washington. Army. [13] Hagel served in the same infantry squad as his younger brother Tom, and they are believed to be the only American siblings to do so during the Vietnam War. Though it was inactivated, the division was identified as the second highest priority inactive division in the United States Army Center of Military History's lineage scheme due to its numerous accolades and long history. Finding Aids: Sarah Powell and Randall Roots, comps., "Preliminary Inventory of the Records of United States Regular Army Mobile Units, 1821-1942," NM 93 (1970); supplement in National Archives microfiche edition of preliminary inventories. The Ninth Army is a field army of the United States Army, garrisoned at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. the ordnance department: on beachhead and battlefront . The idea was to create a lighter version of the armored and mechanized divisions, which could be deployed easily by aircraft, while providing more firepower than a light infantry division. [11][12], Chuck Hagel, former Secretary of Defense, served in the 9th ID from 1967 to 1968. The Ninth Army is a field army of the United States Army, garrisoned at Caserma Ederle, Vicenza, Italy. It later relocated to Fort Carson, Colorado where it was inactivated on 31 January 1962. The formal activation ceremony was held on 26 May 1972. In the 1950s, the division was stationed in West Germany. The 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) is the most ethnically diverse, geographically dispersed command in the U.S. Army Reserve, crossing seven times zones, two U.S. states, two U.S. All of these weapons systems were attached to the FAV by a mount designed to break away if the vehicle rolled over, which they were prone to do. Light motorized infantry companies were equipped with Humvees mounting a Mk 19 grenade launcher. United States Army Cavalry, 9th . Before the end of the month this was resolved when Burnside volunteered to forego his seniority to serve under Meade. Allied Military Government agents distribute food and supervise crews clearing debris. Gen. Nicknamed the "Old Reli… [54] The 7th Infantry Division, previously inactivated, resumed service as an administrative headquarters at Joint Base Lewis–McChord in 2012. Works: 156 works in 274 publications in 2 languages and 13,511 library holdings Genres: History Sources Publication Timeline. the technical services . The 9th Infantry Division ("Old Reliables") is an inactive infantry division of the United States Army. Moving north to Bergrath, Germany, it launched an attack toward the Roer, 10 December, taking Echtz and Schlich. KEY PERSONNEL, HEADQUARTERS NINTH ARMY" 377 VII. Title ; Close. It was created as the 9th Division during World War I, but never deployed overseas. The division's first and third brigade were to field one of each of the three new battalions, while the second brigade would field three combined arms battalions heavy. [9][10], From 1967 on, one of the division's brigades (the 2d Brigade) was the Army contingent of the Mobile Riverine Force (MRF). https://military.wikia.org/wiki/9th_Cavalry_Regiment_(United_States) Charles B. Elliott (August 1940), Brig. [45] The 1st Battalion, 84th Field Artillery inactivated on 15 January 1991. The largest and most powerful United States Army formation ever to take to the field, commanding four field armies at its peak in 1945: First United States Army, Third United States Army, Ninth United States Army and Fifteenth United States Army. Commanders: Col . Corps, Ninth. OFFICERS ASSIGNED, ATTACHED, OR ATTACHED UNASSIGNED 377 VIII. As this Hellfire version never entered service, the platoons were later also equipped with Humvees with TOW missiles.[28][29][30]. [14], In the 1994 film Forrest Gump, the eponymous main character was a member of the 9th Infantry Division in Vietnam, notably: 4th Platoon, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry.[15]. It was one of the main U.S. Army combat commands used during the campaign in Northwest Europe in 1944 and 1945. [28], Initially the vision was to create three motorized brigades with three new types of infantry battalion:[29][30], The light attack battalions utilized the Fast Attack Vehicles (FAV - later re-designated the Desert Patrol Vehicle). ENLISTED PERSONNEL ASSIGNED, ATTACHED, OR ATTACHED UNASSIGNED 381 IX. [citation needed] With the inactivation of the 2nd brigade the remaining units were reassigned among the remaining brigades: 1st brigade now consisted of 2nd Combined Arms Battalion Heavy, 2nd Infantry, 1st Battalion, 33rd Armor, and 4th Combined Arms Battalion Light, 23rd Infantry. To date, 36 divisions, including the 9th Armored Division, have been recognized as liberating units. Be the first one to, Advanced embedding details, examples, and help, United States. The U.S. Army A-Z index for installations, commands, organizations and more The division was commanded by Col. Charles C. Clark (July 1918 - September 1918), Maj. Gen. Willard A. Holbrook (September 1918 - October 1918), Brig. Parts of the division between 1972 - 1983 were organized as follows: From 1983 the division served as the High-Technology Test-Bed (HTTB) for the army. Essentially a Volkswagen-engined dune buggy mounted with either a 40mm Mk 19 grenade launcher or .50 caliber M2 Browning machine gun. The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation "Reel 1 shows rubbled houses, rail centers, and electric plants in Aachen, Ger. The 2nd brigade was inactivated on 15 August 1988 along with the following units: On the same date the 1st Battalion, 33rd Armor, which until then had been attached to the division, was assigned to the division. [32] And the 9th Infantry Division (MTZ) tested motorized infantry doctrine at the Yakima Firing Center in Eastern Washington, at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin California and in Korea during the annual Team Spirit exercise. Raydon was primarily a fighter station for the Eighth and Ninth United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). [citation needed]. Geoffrey Hansen Appointed as Interim Federal Public Defender for Northern District of California. WW2Archive During World War II the regiment fought as part of the 9th Infantry Division. Each combined arms battalion also fielded a combat support company equipped with mortars, scouts, and an anti-armor platoon slated to be equipped with Humvees mounting a ground version of the Hellfire missile. The FAVs were problematic at best and were eventually replaced by various versions of the Humvee/HMMWV light truck. The divisional headquarters remained active until 15 December 1991. Brief History of the United States Army Network Enterprise Technology Command and the 9th Army Signal Command. The 9th returned to Tunisia in February and engaged in small defensive actions and patrol activity. The 9th Infantry Division was reactivated on 15 July 1947 at Fort Dix, New Jersey and assumed a peacetime readiness and training role. This brigade lived on the ships of Navy Task Force 117, and were transported on their infantry missions throughout the Mekong Delta on Tango boats (converted World War II landing craft) supported by various other armored boats. [7], Division commanding generals were: Maj. Gen. George S. Eckhardt (February 1966 - June 1967), Maj. Gen. George G. O'Connor (June 1967 - February 1968), Maj. Gen. Julian Ewell (February 1968 - April 1969), Maj. Gen. Harris W. Hollis (April 1969 - August 1969). The 9th Infantry Division ("Old Reliables") is an inactive infantry division of the United States Army. The Army Historical Foundation is the designated official fundraising organization for the National Museum of the United States Army. 502), July 26, 1947. The division struggled to meet this standard. The 9th saw its first combat on 8 November 1942, when its elements landed at Algiers, Safi, and Port Lyautey, with the taking of Safi by the 3rd Battalion of the 47th Infantry Regiment standing as the first liberation of a city from Axis control in World War II. It consists of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. Sponsors. [8] Other experimental units were the 1st and 2nd Airboat Platoons, which operated Hurricane Aircat airboats. The command was established 1 October 2002, when the Department of the Army redesignated the 9th Army Signal Command as the United States Army Network Enterprise Technology Command and the 9th Army Signal Command (NETCOM/9th ASC). The Ninth Army came into existence in May 1944, under the command of General William Hood Simpson, himself a rather unknown but highly successful ground commander. The shoulder sleeve insignia is an octofoil resembling a heraldic design given to the ninth son of a family. [from old catalog], World War, 1939-1945 -- Regimental Histories -- United States, World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Western Front, Terms of Service (last updated 12/31/2014). All of the division's flags and heraldic items were moved to the National Infantry Museum at Fort Benning, Georgia following its inactivation. The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States of America. After a brief rest in July, the division took part in the St. The Fighting Falcons of the 39th became the first unit of United States combat troops to set foot on foreign soil when they stormed the beaches of Algiers in November 1942. united states army in world war ii. It first appeared as a result of the Act of 16 July 1798, that authorized twelve additional regiments of infantry, in January 1799. We were established in 1983 as a member-based, charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. While the motorized units performed well they were vulnerable to heavier mechanized forces, particularly if forced to stand and fight. U.S. Army Historical Report film # HR-B-29, American Ninth Army: Aachen To The Roer River, 1946. [51] The 3rd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery became a General Support battalion of I Corps Artillery.[52]. 1987: 9th Aviation Battalion to 1st Battalion, 1987: 268th Attack Helicopter Battalion to 2nd Battalion, 9th Aviation, 16 March 1988: 1st Battalion, 4th Air Defense Artillery to 1st Battalion, 44th Air Defense Artillery, 1st Support Battalion (Forward) to 99th Support Battalion, 2nd Support Battalion (Forward) to 109th Support Battalion, 3rd Support Battalion (Forward) to 209th Support Battalion, 4th Support Battalion (Aviation) to 3rd Battalion, 9th Aviation, 5th Support Battalion (Main) to 709th Support Battalion (Main), 6th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery (inactivated 15 September 1988), 3rd Battalion, 161st Infantry (Mechanized), 1st Battalion, 9th Aviation (30 × UH-60A Black Hawk & 16 ×, 2nd Battalion, 9th Aviation (21 × AH-1F Cobra & 13 × OH-58C Kiowa, a second attack helicopter battalion was scheduled to be activated), 2nd Combined Arms Battalion Heavy, 23rd Infantry, 3rd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery (18 × M198 155mm towed howitzer). Ninth Army. The inactivation of the division began on 28 September 1990 with the inactivation of the 1st Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry,[44] and 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry. Army. Ninth Circuit Extends Deadline for Entries in 2021 High School Civics Contest. After breaking out of the Remagen bridgehead, the 9th assisted in the sealing and clearing of the Ruhr Pocket, then moved 150 miles (240 km) east to Nordhausen (where it assisted in the liberation of the local concentration camp) and attacked in the Harz Mountains, 14–20 April. 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