1:180th Infantry

• Origins: The 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment (1/180th IN) is part of the Oklahoma Army National Guard and traces its lineage back to 1890 as the Guthrie City Guards. • World War II Heroics: The 180th Infantry Regiment fought in major campaigns during World War II, including Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, Southern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe. • Anzio Beachhead: The 180th was involved in the bloody Anzio landings in Italy in 1944, where it faced fierce German counterattacks and played a key role in holding the beachhead. • Presidential Unit Citation: The regiment was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for its actions at the Salerno landings, recognizing its extraordinary heroism against powerful enemy forces. • Decorated Soldiers: During World War II, soldiers of the 180th earned numerous awards for valor, including Distinguished Service Crosses, Silver Stars, and Bronze Stars. • Cold War Service: After WWII, the 180th Infantry served as part of the 45th Infantry Division, which was mobilized during the Korean War, although the 180th remained stateside. • Reorganization: In the post-war period, the regiment underwent several reorganizations, reflecting the changing needs of the U.S. Army and the National Guard system. • Recent Deployments: The 1/180th Infantry has deployed multiple times to support operations in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001, performing combat, security, and peacekeeping missions. • Disaster Response: The unit has also served at home, providing disaster relief after events such as Hurricane Katrina and tornadoes in Oklahoma. • Community Ties: As a National Guard unit, the 1/180th Infantry is deeply rooted in Oklahoma communities, with generations of families serving and supporting both state and nation.