1:19th Infantry

The 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment (1/19th Infantry) traces its lineage to the original 19th Infantry Regiment, constituted in 1861 and organized during the American Civil War. Over its history, the battalion has seen action in major conflicts including the Civil War, the Indian Wars, the Philippine-American War, World War II, and the Korean War. In more recent decades, the 1/19th Infantry has served primarily as a training unit at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia, responsible for conducting Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT) for new recruits. The battalion is recognized for its long-standing traditions of excellence, discipline, and service to the United States Army.