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61st Cavalry Division
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia of the 61st Cavalry Division
Active1921–1942
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Army
TypeCavalry
Garrison/HQNew York City (1922–1941)
Nickname(s)"The Foragers"
Commanders
Notable
commanders
George B. Duncan
Military unit
U.S. Cavalry Divisions
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The 61st Cavalry Division was an Organized Reserve cavalry unit of the United States Army.

It was created in 1921 from the perceived need for additional cavalry units after World War I, and was numbered in succession of the Regular Army Divisions, which were not all active at its creation. The 61st was officially disbanded on 30 January 1942, although most of its personnel had been reassigned in 1941. The unit was nicknamed "The Foragers".

The Division was composed of personnel from New York and New Jersey. The Division Headquarters was initially located in Rochester, New York, but moved to New York City in 1922.

Organization

In early 1940, the division included the following units:

Standard organization chart for a Cavalry Division in November 1940

Notable personnel

See also

References

Citations

  1. Clay 2010a, p. 581.

Bibliography

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