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• Origins: The 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment (1/15 Infantry), is part of the historic 369th Brigade Support Battalion, often associated with the famed “Harlem Hellfighters” of World War I. • World War I: The 369th Infantry Regiment, which later influenced 1/15:369 lineage, was one of the first African American regiments to serve with the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I. • Harlem Hellfighters: The 369th gained fame for their courage in battle, spending 191 days on the front lines—more than any other American unit in WWI. • French Croix de Guerre: Members of the 369th were awarded the French Croix de Guerre for gallantry, as the French Army recognized their bravery at a time when the U.S. military was still segregated. • Modern Structure: Today, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry (1/15 IN) is a mechanized infantry battalion in the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, based at Fort Stewart, Georgia. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: 1/15 has deployed multiple times in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, playing pivotal roles during the surge and stabilization operations in Baghdad and surrounding areas. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 1/15 bears a unit crest featuring a blue shield and a white bend, symbolizing their long and distinguished infantry service. • Medal of Honor Recipients: The 15th Infantry Regiment has produced several Medal of Honor recipients, including Audie Murphy, one of the most decorated American combat soldiers of World War II. • China Service: The 15th Infantry Regiment spent 26 years stationed in China (1912–1938), becoming known as the “China Regiment.” • Regimental Motto: The 15th Infantry Regiment’s motto is “Can Do,” reflecting the unit’s reputation for resilience and accomplishment in every major conflict since the Civil War.