US 69th Infantry Division (U.S. Army) Tumbler 20oz

The US 69th Infantry Division, a formation within the United States Army, was activated during World War II on August 15, 1942. Known as the "Blue and Gray," the division's unique insignia combined blue (symbolizing the Union) and gray (representing the Confederacy), reflecting the unit's heritage from both the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee. The 69th Infantry Division was primarily engaged in combat operations in Europe, participating in significant battles such as Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. The division's notable accomplishments include the liberation of Boulogne-sur-Mer and the capture of Aachen. Following World War II, the 69th Infantry Division was inactivated on November 15, 1945. However, it was reactivated twice: first during the Korean War on August 20, 1951, and again during the Cold War on May 1, 1963. Today, the division serves as a component of the U.S. Army National Guard and remains stationed in Tennessee and North Carolina. The legacy of the US 69th Infantry Division stands as a testament to the courage, resilience, and patriotism of its soldiers throughout history.