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The
Society of the Fifth Division, United States Army
was created by the World War I veterans of the Fifth
Division at the Fifth Division Headquarters in
Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg, on the eleventh and
thirteenth of June 1919. It had some 18,000 members on
its early membership roster. It is the oldest United
States military unit organization with a continued
existence from its beginnings to present day. |
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The Objectives of the Society of
the Fifth Division, U.S. Army are:
A. To perpetuate and memorialize the valiant acts
and patriotic deeds of the Fifth Division; to electrify
and unify that invisible current of fellowship,
friendship and comradeship molded in the throes of war
and the exigencies of a peacetime service, and promote
the interests and welfare of its members.
B. To publish and preserve the history of the
accomplishments of the Fifth Division and the Society,
in war and peace, and set forth the gallant and heroic
deeds of its members. |
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Symbolism:
The red diamond originated as a color marking of the
Division transport and equipment during World War I. Red
was selected as a compliment to the commanding general
of the division in France whose branch of service was
artillery. The "ace of diamonds" was selected from the
trade name "Diamond dye - it never runs." The red
diamond represents a well-known problem in bridge
building; it is made up of two adjacent isosceles
triangles that make for the greatest strength. The
division's nickname is "Red Diamond." The soldiers of
the Red Diamond Division were called "Red Devils" by
their German enemy in WW-I, for their fighting tenacity,
and this has remained their nickname to present day. |
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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Description:
A Red Diamond [a rhombus] with vertical axis 2-1/2
inches and horizontal axis 1-1/2 inches. |
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If you would like to become a member of the Society of the Fifth Division,
United
States Army, or have questions about your
membership, or need to inform the Society about a change
in your membership information, please contact the
National Secretary by selecting the Secretary button in
the left column or print the [Membership
Application] and mail to the National Secretary. |
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For the History of the Red
Diamond Division and the Society of the Fifth Division,
United States Army,
information can be obtained by contacting the National
Historian who administers and maintains the Society's
historical research archive. Select the Historian button
in the left column for contact information. |
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The
Society of the Fifth Division publishes a quarterly
magazine called the Red Diamond. The publication
is a great way to learn more about the Red Diamond
Division and the Society. Each magazine lists the names
of new members, and members who have renewed their
membership. It is a great way to find your old buddies.
Contact the National President to place inquiries,
notices or to submit articles you'd like to see
published in the Red Diamond. Select the
President button in the left column for contact
information. |
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The Society of the Fifth Division, US Army thanks these businesses/organizations
for sponsoring our 97th Convention Reunion 7-11 September 2017. |
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To Purchase 5th Infantry Division and Society Items
from the Quartermaster Catalog please click the Catalog
button on the left. |
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