During WWII and the Korean War alone, three and 14 Medals of Honor were awarded, respectively, to soldiers from the unit. The 7th Infantry Division has authority over five active brigades and one associated brigade from the Washington Army National Guard.

The brigade was based at Fort Ord, California for most of its history. The 7th Infantry Division, the "Bayonet," was a light division formerly stationed at Fort Ord, California. The 7th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army, first established by The Duke of Wellington as part of the Anglo-Portuguese Army for service in the Peninsular War, and was active also during the First World War from 1914–1919, and in the Second World War from 1938–1939 in Palestine and Egypt. 7th Infantry Division: Engagements: World War I Panama: The 2nd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division, originally known as the 13th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the United States Army, and a part of the 7th Infantry Division. 4. The 7th Infantry Division boasts 17 Medal of Honor recipients and 15 campaign participation credits. The Division was assigned to Fort Lewis, WA and deactivated for a brief period of time. Known at the end of the Cold War as "light fighters," this division has a storied history from WWII and Korea to Operation Just Cause, the invasion of Panama. The 7th U.S. Infantry was assigned 2nd Brigade, 2nd Division (Brig.

The Bayonet Division-- or the 7th Infantry Division, as it is officially known -- continued to stand guard in Korea, manning our outpost line in strife-ridden Korea until 1971 when the Division was returned to US soil for the first time since 1943. ... 7th Mechanized Infantry Division - formed as foot infantry division in the mid 1960s (before Six Day War). When the Army of the Potomac engaged the Army of Northern Virginia in December at Fredericksburg , the 7th U.S. distinguished itself with its defense of the advanced position on the southern side of Fredericksburg, holding a position on the eastern side of Hanover Street. Currently a part of the Second Army (Egypt). 7th Division 7th Infantry Division; The divisional insignia.

Divisional artillery was occasionally seconded by corps-level command to increase firepower in larger engagements. The shoulder sleeve insignia was first adopted in October of 1918. Gen. George Sykes) of the 5th Corps.