3ID History

Question 1

Who is the most notable Medal of Honor recipient of 3ID?

Answer 1

SFC Paul R. Smith and Audie Murphy

Question 2

How many campaign streamers does 3ID have?

Answer 2

29 with more to be determined

Question 3

How many unit citations (awards) does 3ID have?

Answer 3

8

Question 4

When was 3rd Infantry Division constituted?

Answer 4

12 November 1917

Question 5

When did 3ID earn it’s nickname?

Answer 5

14 July 1918

Question 6

Describe the 3ID patch

Answer 6

The clear field of blue stands for the loyalty, steadfastness, and undying devotion of the American Soldier. The three clear-cut white stripes stand dually for the three operations up to the signing of the Armistice of 11 November 1918, of which the 3rd Division took part, and for the numerical designation of the Division.

Question 7

How did 3ID earn it’s nickname?

Answer 7

Held the Germans back at the Marne River amongst retreating comrades, earning it’s nickname “The Rock of the Marne”

Question 8

What does the Marne crest Latin phrase mean?

Answer 8

We will stay here (Nous Resterons La)

Question 9

How many 3ID Medal of Honor recipients are there?

Answer 9

55
World War I - 2
World War II - 39
Korean War - 13
Operation Iraqi Freedom - 1

Question 10

Name 3 Medal of Honor recipients

Answer 10

LT. Tominac, SSG Bender, CPL Gibson

Question 11

First general order

Answer 11

I will guard everything within the limits of my post and quit my post only when properly relieved.

Question 12

Second general order

Answer 12

I will obey my special orders and perform all my duties in a military manner.

Question 13

Third general order

Answer 13

I will report violations of my special orders, emergencies, and anything not covered in my instructions, to the commander of the relief.