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The US 1st Cavalry Division were originally formed at Fort Bliss Texas on September 13th, 1921. The US 1st fought in Korea, Vietnam, The Pacific in World War 2, Operation Desert Shield, and pretty much every other major conflict since World War 1. As their motto states, they are the first team, and as such were the first troops on the ground in many of these conflitcts.

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The role of the US 1st Cavalry in the war, was not actually as horse riders. Since horse back soldiers had become obsolete due to technological advancements, they trained as dismounted soldiers in Australia for war in the pacific. Their first fight was at the end of February of 1944. They stormed the beaches of Los Negros in Papa New Guinea at the start of the Admiralty Islands Campaign.

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The two generals that were in charge of the 1st Cavalry during World War 2, were MG Innis Palmer Swift, and MG Verne D. Mudge. MG William C. Chase, took over control of the 1st Cavalry about a month after the war ended, and he was the one who nicknamed them as The First Team, or First Team.

William C. Chase

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Throughout World War 2, the US 1st Cavalry fought throughout the islands of the Pacific. The origin of the troops is unspecified, but most likely they came from other plains states.

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Major General William C. Chase nicknamed the US 1st Cavalry the "First Team" and quite fittingly, the motto of the US 1st Cavalry is... The First Team! They have also been mentioned as the "Cav's".

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The Insignia of the US 1st below, represents their beginnings, as a cavalry division along the US-Mexico border. The yellow is for the original color of the cavalry. Black is symbolic of their transition to armor like tanks and half tracks, and the black stripe is a symbol of military honor, and also symbolizes movement "up the field" for an aggressive tactic. The stars are not specified as to their use.

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2 Troopers awarded medal of honor during WW2.
11 Troopers awarded medal of honor during the Korean War.
30 troopers were given the medal of honor during Vietnam.

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With the Army’s finest Soldiers and best equipment, the hard-riding spirit of the United States Cavalry is alive and well in the 1st Cavalry Division. Our more than 24,000 Soldiers combine the spirit of the Cav’s heritage with challenges facing an alert, combat-ready division. The “First Team” remains ready to fight anywhere, anytime, and win.

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Despite being named the US 1st Calvary Division, none of the troops ride horses, since horse warfare have become obsolete.

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“Division Insignia & Patch.” 1st Cavalry Division Association, 1cda.org/history/division-insignia/.

“History.” 1st Cavalry Division Association, 1cda.org/history/.

“List of Commanders of 1st Cavalry Division (United States).” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 30 Aug. 2018, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_commanders_of_1st_Cavalry_Division_(United_States).