| 3rd Cavalry Division | |
|---|---|
 Shoulder Sleeve Insignia | |
| Active | 1927–1940 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Regular Army |
| Type | Cavalry Division |
| U.S. Cavalry Divisions | |
|---|---|
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The United States Army's 3rd Cavalry Division was created from the perceived need for additional cavalry units in the interwar period.
The 3rd Cavalry Division was largely a "paper" formation existing from 1927 to 1940. Its units were never assembled in a single location. The 3rd Cavalry Division was located in the United States and never deployed overseas. The division's shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 17 February 1928.
Organization (1927–1933)[]
- Headquarters & Headquarters Troop
- 6th Cavalry Regiment (assigned 1927–39)
- 10th Cavalry Regiment (assigned 1927–40)
- 11th Cavalry Regiment (assigned 1927–33
Organization (1933–1940)[]
- Headquarters & Headquarters Troop
- 6th Cavalry Regiment (converted to a non-divisional mechanized unit 1939)
- 10th Cavalry Regiment (reassigned to 2nd Cavalry Division 1940)
- 9th Cavalry Regiment (reassigned to 2nd Cavalry Division 1939)
See also[]
The original article can be found at 3rd Cavalry Division (United States) and the edit history here.