1:175th Infantry

The 1st Battalion, 175th Infantry Regiment (1/175th Infantry) is a historic unit of the Maryland Army National Guard, tracing its origins back to 1774 as the Baltimore Independent Cadets. The unit served with distinction in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812—including at the Battle of North Point—and the Civil War. It was federalized during both World Wars, participating in operations in Europe during World War II. Today, 1/175th Infantry continues its proud legacy, supporting both state and federal missions at home and abroad.