Maj. Gen. Stanley E. Reinhart (1893-1975) August 1943 - August 1945. Prior to commanding the 65th, Gen. Reinhart served as artillery commander of the 25th Division, and he participated in the military operations on Guadalcanal in the Pacific. Gen. Reinhart led the 65th throughout its organization, training, and combat operations in Europe. He retired in 1946. Brig. Gen. John E. Copeland August 1945 - Inactivation. Gen. Copeland was formerly assistant division commander in the 65th. References: 1. The Army Almanac: A Book of Facts Concerning the Army of the United States, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1950. 2. Order of Battle of the United States Army, World War II, European Theater of Operations, Office of the Theater Historian, Paris, France, December 1945. 3. Right to be Proud: History of the 65th Infantry Division's March Across Germany. 4. Wikipedia. • 65th Infantry Division History • 65th Infantry Division Links • 65th Infantry Division Components • 65th Infantry Division Medal of Honor Recipients

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