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Armistice Day Recalled Insignia of World War I Divisions
On Armistice Day, the article recalls the insignia of U S Army divisions in World War I and the debate over wearing divisional patches on returning doughboys. It notes 93 divisions, explains why patches aided identification and morale, and describes examples from First to Fourth divisions including symbols like the numeral 1, a white star with an Indian head, blue square with diagonal stripes, and ivy leaves with a circle.
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Elmo Scott
War Department
America
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Washington
United States
France
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Pathfinder
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Calif
New England
National Army
New York City
John F. O’ryan
Pennsylvania National Guard
Old Hickory
Andrew Jackson
Dixie
Dixie—Nationa] Guard
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