25th Infantry Division (25th ID) "Tropic Lightning"
United States Army (USA)

Background
On October 1, 1941 activated at Schofield Barracks on Oahu in Hawaii. Formed from U.S. Army personnel from the from the 27th Infantry Regiment and 35th Infantry Regiment of the U.S. Army Hawaiian Division. Their logo is a yellow lightning bolt inside a scarlet shield, the colors are the traditional colors of Hawaiian royalty. The logo is dubbed the electric strawberry. The 25th Infantry Division Museum (Tropical Lightning Museum) is located at Schofield Barracks.

27th Infantry Regiment "Wolfhounds"
The 27th Infantry Regiment nicknamed "Wolfhounds".

Captain Charles W. Davis on January 12, 1943 earned the Medal of Honor at Galloping Horse.

35th Infantry Regiment "Cacti"
The 35th Infantry Regiment nicknamed "Cacti".

Sgt William G. Fournier  Killed In Action January 10, 1943 at Sea Horse on Guadalcanal, earned Medal of Honor posthumously.
T/5 Lewis R. Hall  Killed In Action January 10, 1943 at Sea Horse on Guadalcanal, earned Medal of Honor posthumously.
Pvt Martin P. Odenthal  Killed In Action January 10, 1943 at Sea Horse on Guadalcanal.
Pfc Clem Kreft  Killed In Action January 10, 1943 at Sea Horse on Guadalcanal.
Pvt Lewis H. Johnson  Killed In Action January 10, 1943 at Sea Horse on Guadalcanal.
SSgt Frank Hopson  Killed In Action January 10, 1943 at Sea Horse on Guadalcanal.
SSgt Joseph E. Hill  Killed In Action January 10, 1943 at Sea Horse on Guadalcanal.
Pfc Emory Barkley  Killed In Action January 10, 1943 at Sea Horse on Guadalcanal.
Pfc Thomas Baril  Killed In Action January 10, 1943 at Sea Horse on Guadalcanal.
Pfc Dale W. Ross  Killed In Action January 14, 1943 at Hill 27 on Guadalcanal, MIA remains recovered 2017 resolved.

161st Infantry Regiment "First Washington"
The 161st Infantry Regiment nicknamed "First Washington".

SSgt Angelo Viale  served in the Philippines earned the earned the Distinguished Service Cross near Kapintalan.
Technician 4th Grade Laverne Parrish  earned the Medal of Honor posthumously for aiding wounded January 18 and 24, 1945.

Assistant Commanders
Brigadier General James L. Dalton, II KIA May 16, 1945 †

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