The President of the Republic
of Korea takes profound
pleasure in citing
THE 40TH UNITED STATES INFANTRY
DIVISION
for exceptionally meritorious
service to the
Republic of Korea
during the period 30 June 1952 to 27 July 1953
The 40th United States Infantry Division
arrived in Korea in January 1952 and assumed control of the Kumwha
sector of the central front. Consolidating their positions along
the entire line assigned to them, the troops of this Division
maintained the security of a broad segment of the battle area
and successfully contained the enemy. On 30 June 1952, the Division
was relieved on position by the 2d Republic of Korea Army Division
with artillery elements of the Division remaining on position
to support the Korean troops. Intermittently assigned to reserve
and to front line positions, the Division continually rendered
active support to various Republic of Korea units and made evident
its superior combat and training proficiency. On 27 April 1953,
the Division received responsibility for defending part of the
main line of resistance along the northern rim of the Punch Bowl
and was later assigned to protect the Heartbreak Ridge sector.
Division units such as the 143d and 951st Field Artillery Battalions,
and many others continued with their mission of supporting the
12th Republic of Korea Army Division. During the entire campaign,
the Division displayed superb solidarity and combat effectiveness
in performing the many vital duties assigned to it and exhibited
outstanding resoluteness in its training and supporting of Republic
of Korea forces. The individual concern of all members of the
Division in aiding their Korean comrades-in-arms and the consistent
efficiency prominent throughout the Division's service in Korea
reflect great credit upon the Division, the United States Army,
and the entire United Nations Forces.
By this citation each member of the 40th
United States Infantry Division who served in Korea during the
period 30 June 1952 to 27 July 1953 is entitled to wear the Presidential
Unit Citation Ribbon.
