1:13th Infantry

The 1st Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment (1/13th Infantry) has a distinguished history dating back to its constitution in 1861 during the American Civil War. The unit served with valor in numerous major conflicts, including the Civil War, Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, World War II, and the Vietnam War, earning multiple campaign streamers and commendations. In World War II, the battalion fought as part of the 8th Infantry Division in the European Theater, participating in operations in Normandy, Northern France, and Germany. Today, the 1/13th Infantry is stationed at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, where it serves as a Basic Combat Training unit, continuing its legacy of preparing new soldiers for service in the U.S. Army.