The Ninety-Sixth Division was a unit of the United States Army during World War I. Activated in 1917, it was primarily composed of soldiers from the Midwest. The division trained at various camps before being deployed to Europe, where it participated in several key battles, contributing to the Allied efforts. After the war, the Ninety-Sixth Division was inactivated in 1919. It was later reactivated during World War II but did not see combat. The division's legacy is remembered for its role in training and supporting troops during significant military operations, including those involving the American Expeditionary Forces.