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1:155th Infantry

U.S. Army

The 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry Regiment (1-155th IN) is a unit of the Mississippi Army National Guard with a distinguished lineage dating back to 1798. Originally formed as part of the Mississippi Militia, the regiment has served in major conflicts including the Mexican-American War, Civil War, World Wars I and II, and more recently in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 1-155th Infantry has earned numerous campaign streamers and honors for its service, demonstrating adaptability and valor across centuries. Today, the battalion continues its legacy as a key element of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, providing trained and ready forces for both state and federal missions.

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Origins in the Civil War: The 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry traces its lineage back to the Mississippi Militia units that fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War, notably as part of the “Mississippi Rifles.”
Spanish-American War Service: Elements of the 155th Infantry served in the Spanish-American War, being mustered into federal service in 1898.
World War I: The regiment was federalized and served as part of the 39th Division, deploying to France where it provided replacements for front-line units.
World War II Combat: The 155th Infantry fought in the Pacific Theater, including at New Guinea and the Philippines, as part of the 31st "Dixie" Division.
Hurricane Katrina Response: The 1/155th Infantry was one of the first Mississippi National Guard units to respond to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion deployed to Iraq in 2005, conducting convoy security, base defense, and counterinsurgency missions, earning praise for their professionalism.
First Mississippi National Guard Unit in Combat Since WWII: In 2005, 1/155th Infantry became the first Mississippi National Guard battalion to see combat since World War II.
Nickname "Mississippi Rifles": The battalion and its predecessors have long been known as the “Mississippi Rifles,” a name dating back to their famed marksmanship in the Mexican-American War.
Decorations and Honors: The battalion and its predecessor units have received multiple honors, including campaign streamers from WWI, WWII, and the War on Terror.
Community Connection: The unit is headquartered in McComb, Mississippi, and draws its soldiers from across the state, maintaining a strong tradition of community service and state pride.

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Ronald Wells

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Danny Blanton

U.S. Army · 1983 - 2007

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Rusty Necaise

U.S. Army · 1991 - 2006

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Robert White

U.S. Army · 1985 - 1993

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Origins in the Civil War: The 1st Battalion, 155th Infantry traces its lineage back to the Mississippi Militia units that fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War, notably as part of the “Mississippi Rifles.”
Spanish-American War Service: Elements of the 155th Infantry served in the Spanish-American War, being mustered into federal service in 1898.
World War I: The regiment was federalized and served as part of the 39th Division, deploying to France where it provided replacements for front-line units.
World War II Combat: The 155th Infantry fought in the Pacific Theater, including at New Guinea and the Philippines, as part of the 31st "Dixie" Division.
Hurricane Katrina Response: The 1/155th Infantry was one of the first Mississippi National Guard units to respond to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005.
Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion deployed to Iraq in 2005, conducting convoy security, base defense, and counterinsurgency missions, earning praise for their professionalism.
First Mississippi National Guard Unit in Combat Since WWII: In 2005, 1/155th Infantry became the first Mississippi National Guard battalion to see combat since World War II.
Nickname "Mississippi Rifles": The battalion and its predecessors have long been known as the “Mississippi Rifles,” a name dating back to their famed marksmanship in the Mexican-American War.
Decorations and Honors: The battalion and its predecessor units have received multiple honors, including campaign streamers from WWI, WWII, and the War on Terror.
Community Connection: The unit is headquartered in McComb, Mississippi, and draws its soldiers from across the state, maintaining a strong tradition of community service and state pride.