but they prevailed despite well-established hill positions, which were overrun by 24 March. By the end of March, the 186th Infantry had rejoined the Division and relieved elements of the 163rd, who proceeded to the island of Jolo, followed by more island-hopping to Tawi-Tawi. The conquest of the entire Sulu chain of islands left just mopping up to be done. The Southern Philippines had been freed from Japanese oppression. End of the war and occupation of Japan After the fall of the Philippines, the division began training for the attack on Japan itself, but surrender came first. The division did move to Japan where it occupied the island of Honshū for a few months. The 41st Infantry Division was inactivated at Kure-Hiro, Japan on 31 December 1945. World War II casualties Total battle casualties: 4,260 Killed in action: 743 Wounded in action: 3,504 Missing in action: 13 Post war The 41st Infantry Division was reformed in Oregon in 1946. In 1965 it was reorganized as the 41st Infantry Brigade. The 41st Infantry Division was inactivated in 1968. The 41st Infantry Division holds annual reunions for its World War II veterans. In 2008 the reunion was held in Washington, D.C. The veterans had the opportunity to visit Arlington National Cemetery and hold a special wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Many of the veterans also visited the World War II memorial for the first time. Several were accompanied by family (including spouses, children, grandchildren, and in a couple of cases, great-grandchildren). The Jungeleer is the publication of the 41st Infantry and is available to all former members of this division. Commanders World War I Major General Hunter Liggett (18 September 1917) Brigadier General Henry Jervey Jr. (20 September 1917) Brigadier General George LeRoy Irwin (12 December 1917) Major General Hunter Liggett (20 December 1917) Brigadier General George LeRoy Irwin (18 January 1918) Brigadier General Richard Coulter Jr. (23 January 1918) Brigadier General Robert Alexander (14 February 1918) Brigadier General Edward Vollrath (3 August 1918) Brigadier General William Sherley Scott (19 August 1918) Major General John E. McMahon (21 October 1918) Brigadier General Edward Vollrath (24 October 1918) Brigadier General Eli K. Cole, USMC (29 October 1918) Brigadier General Edward Vollrath (27 December 1918) Major General Peter E. Traub (29 December 1918) World War II Major General George A. White (3 January 1930) Brigadier General Carlos A. Pennington