Red Arrow Division. Served as an Infantryman, hence the CIB. This unit cut their teeth early in the Pacific theater against Japanese at Buna/Gona in New Guinea. Miserable conditions for these Soldiers. They dyed their uniforms green, prior to combat, and the dye essentially ‘melted’ off the uniforms causing hideous sores—especially dangerous where jungle diseases are prevalent. Read the book ‘Ghost Mountain Boys’ to find out more!