What was the most decorated Army unit in WWII?
What was the most decorated Army unit in WWII?
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was the most decorated unit for its size and length of service, in the entire history of the US Military. In total, about 18,000 men served, ultimately earning over 4000** Purple Hearts , 21 Medals of Honor and an unprecedented seven Presidential Unit Citations.
Who rescued the Lost Battalion?
Battles were fought in the densely wooded Vosges mountains located in Northern France near the German border. The Japanese American 442nd Regimental Combat Team (about 3,000 men) was ordered to rescue the Lost Battalion by General Clayton Dahlquist (commander of the 36th Division).
What is the lineage of the 28th Infantry Regiment?
Lineage. 28th Infantry Regiment was Constituted in the Regular Army on 2 February 1901 as an expansion unit for service in the Philippines as follows: 1st Battalion Constituted in the Regular Army as Company A, 28th Infantry Regiment. 2nd Battalion Constituted in the Regular Army as Company B, 28th Infantry Regiment.
When did the 2/28th Infantry Battalion get a second edition?
A second edition containing a lot of new material was published in 1995 and reprinted in 2000. The 2/28th infantry Battalion had a distinguished history in World War II.
What happened to the 28th Infantry Regiment at Fort Riley?
On 13 January 1964, The regiment was affected at Fort Riley as follows: HHC, 1st Battle Group Reorganized and redesignated as the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment. HHC, 2nd Battalion was Activated. Regiment returned from Vietnam on 8 April 1970.
When did the 2/28th Infantry Battalion go to Borneo?
Borneo 27 Jun 1945. Members of the 2/28 Infantry Battalion using a hand railway trolley to move heavy gear to their new position AWM photo 110707. 25 Jun 1943 The 2/28th practice a beach landing with the US 532nd Engineer Boat & Shore Regiment. AWM photo 052924
