22nd Cavalry Division
Active1925-1930
1940
Disbanded1 November 1940
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Army National Guard
TypeCavalry

The National Guard's 22nd Cavalry Division was created from the perceived need for additional cavalry units. It numbered in succession after the Regular Army Divisions, which were not all active at its creation. Going into World War II, the US Army Cavalry contained 3 Regular, 4 National Guard, and 6 Organized Reserve cavalry divisions as well as 1 independent cavalry brigade (the 56th from Texas).

Organization, 1940

In February 1940, Major General Edward J. Stackpole assumed command of the division.[1] He remained in command until he division was inactivated.[2]

Two asterisks indicated the unit was allotted, but unorganized or inactive, with the state of headquarters allocation shown.

Standard organization chart for a Cavalry Division in November 1940

Stationing

The 22nd Cavalry Division was geographically dispersed across the United States, at various times composed of personnel from the Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Wisconsin National Guards.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Gen. Stackpole Will Command New Division". Harrisburg Telegraph. Harrisburg, PA. January 16, 1940. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ↑ "Gen. Stackpole Changes Rank". Harrisburg Telegraph. Harrisburg, PA. January 18, 1941. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.

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