California State Military
Department
- The California State Military
Museum
- Preserving California's Military Heritage
- Heraldry and
Insignia of the California State Military Forces
- 240th Support
Battalion
- 2d Forward Support
Battalion
- 40th Medical
Battalion
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- Distinctive
Unit Insignia
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- Design Approved: 20 September 1968
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- Symbolism: The two arrows symbolize the assault
landings of the Luzon and Southern Philippines campaigns by some
elements of the former organization, the 40th Medical Battalion.
The taeguk, from the flag of Korea, represents Korean service
by predecessor unit. The Greek cross is a symbol of aid and assistance,
The gold sun and blue background refer to California, the Golden
State and the Pacific Ocean. Maroon is for the Medical Corps,
to which the former unit was assigned.
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