1:151 INF

• Origins in the American Civil War: The 1st Battalion, 151st Infantry (1/151 INF) traces its lineage to Indiana volunteer regiments that served in the Union Army during the Civil War. Its heritage includes distinguished service in numerous campaigns. • Indiana’s Oldest Infantry: The 151st Infantry Regiment is recognized as Indiana’s oldest infantry regiment, with roots going back to 1846 and service in the Mexican-American War. • World War I Service: The regiment served as part of the 38th Infantry Division in World War I, participating in several key operations on the Western Front in France. • World War II Pacific Campaign: 1/151 INF fought in the Pacific Theater during World War II, including the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns, earning several battle honors. • Vietnam War Reconnaissance: The 151st Infantry was the only National Guard infantry unit to serve intact in Vietnam, performing long-range reconnaissance patrols (LRRP) with distinction from 1968–1969. • “The Indiana Rangers” Nickname: 1/151 INF is famously known as “The Indiana Rangers,” a nod to its reconnaissance and elite patrolling skills, especially during the Vietnam War. • Presidential Unit Citation: For its actions in Vietnam, Company D (Ranger), 151st Infantry earned the Presidential Unit Citation, one of the highest unit awards in the U.S. military. • Post-9/11 Deployments: Elements of 1/151 INF have served in Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, continuing their legacy of overseas service. • Community Service: The battalion is known for its readiness and is often called on for domestic operations, including disaster relief and civil support missions in the state of Indiana. • Regimental Motto and Insignia: The unit’s motto is “Wide Awake – Wide Awake!” and its distinctive unit insignia features a coiled rattlesnake, symbolizing vigilance and readiness to strike.