1:118th Infantry

• Historic Lineage: The 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment is one of the oldest military units in the United States, tracing its origins back to 1775 in South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War. • Revolutionary War Service: The unit’s early predecessors fought in major engagements such as the Siege of Savannah and the Battle of Cowpens. • Civil War Engagement: Elements of the regiment fought for the Confederacy as part of the South Carolina militia, participating in battles such as First Manassas and Antietam. • World War I Heroics: As part of the 30th Infantry Division (“Old Hickory”), the 118th Infantry saw heavy fighting in France, including the breaking of the Hindenburg Line in 1918. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Four soldiers from the 118th Infantry received the Medal of Honor for their bravery during World War I. • World War II Action: The battalion fought in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, and Central Europe as part of the 30th Infantry Division, earning multiple campaign streamers. • Cold War Service: The 1/118th served as a National Guard unit during the Cold War, ready to respond to both foreign threats and domestic emergencies. • Modern Deployments: The battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, providing security and combat operations. • Hurricane Katrina Response: Members of the 1/118th were mobilized for disaster relief and security operations in Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. • Community Ties: Based in South Carolina, the battalion maintains deep community roots, regularly supporting local events, disaster response, and mentorship programs for youth.