| 65th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
&sq=Facebook&lang=en&file=File:65th_Infantry_Division_SVG.svg) 65th Infantry Division shoulder sleeve insignia | |
| Active | 16 August 1943–31 August 1945 |
| Country |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Nickname(s) | "Battle-Axe" |
| Engagements | World War II |
The 65th Infantry Division—nicknamed the "Battle-Axe Division"—was an infantry division of the United States Army that served in World War II. Its shoulder patch is a white halberd on a blue shield.
The entire length of Pennsylvania Route 65 is named the 65th Infantry Division Memorial Highway in its honor.
The home arena for the United States Military Academy at West Point's men's and women's basketball teams is named Christl Arena in honor of First Lieutenant Edward C. Christl, who served with the division during World War II and was killed in action in Austria on May 4, 1945.[1]
- ^ Noles, Jim (2018). Undefeated: From Basketball to Battle -- West Point's Perfect 1944 Season. Philadelphia: Casemate Publishers.