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Gen. Lucian King Truscott Jr.: Lucian K. Truscott enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1917, and after completing officer training was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Cavalry. In April 1943, Maj. Gen. Truscott assumed command of the 3d Infantry Division and brought the division to a higher standard of training. The division became known for the "Truscott Trot," which was a marching pace of four miles per hour, even in mountainous terrain, faster than the two-and-half mile per hour standard. Under his leadership and high standards, the division accomplished the assault of Sicily and the amphibious assault of Anzio. Following the initial landing at Anzio, he assumed command of VI Corps, was appointed commander of newly formed Fifteenth Army, then Fifth Army, and lastly Third Army. Gen. Truscott held every leadership position from platoon to Army-level in a career that spanned 32 years before retiring in September 1947.
| Date Taken: | 11.16.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 11.16.2021 19:46 |
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The 3rd Infantry Division announces inaugural class of Marne Hall of Fame
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