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The Army Reserve's 64th Cavalry Division was created from the perceived need for additional cavalry units. It numbered in succession of the Regular Army Divisions, which were not all active at its creation. Going into World War 2, the US Army Cavalry was contained 3 Regular, 4 National Guard, and 6 Organized Reserve cavalry divisions as well as 1 independent cavalry brigade (the 56th from Texas).
[edit] Organization
- Headquarters & Headquarters Troop
- 1st Brigade
- 313th Cavalry Regiment
- 314th Cavalry Regiment
- 2nd Brigade
- 315th Cavalry Regiment
- 316th Cavalry Regiment
- 864th Field Artillery Regiment
- 464th Tank Company
- 64th Signal Troop
- 584th Ordnance Company
- 464th Quartermaster Squadron
- 464th Armored Car Squadron
- 404th Engineer Squadron
- 364th Medical Squadron
[edit] Stationing
- The 64th Cavalry Division was dispersed across the United States. The division was composed of personnel from Kentucky, Massachusetts, Vermont, & New Hampshire.
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