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1:23 infantry 2nd ID

U.S. Army

The 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment ("Tomahawks") is a distinguished unit within the 2nd Infantry Division of the United States Army. Originally constituted in 1866, the regiment has served in numerous major conflicts, including the Indian Wars, World War II, the Korean War, and the Global War on Terrorism. During the Korean War, as part of the 2nd Infantry Division, 1/23 Infantry played key roles in significant battles such as the Pusan Perimeter, the drive to the Yalu River, and the defense of the 38th Parallel. In recent decades, the battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy of service and adaptability in modern combat operations.

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World War I Origins: The 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, known as "Tomahawks," was originally constituted in 1812 and has served in numerous conflicts, with the 23rd Infantry Regiment being a key unit of the 2nd Infantry Division ("Indianhead Division").
Pioneers in World War II: As part of the 2nd Infantry Division, 1/23rd Infantry landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day+1 (June 7, 1944) and was crucial in the advance through Normandy, France.
Battle of the Bulge: The battalion played a major role in halting the German advance during the Battle of the Bulge, one of the largest and deadliest battles fought by the U.S. Army in World War II.
Korean War Valor: The 1-23 Infantry was among the first American units to fight in the Korean War, participating in pivotal battles such as the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir.
Vietnam War Deployment: Although the 23rd Infantry Regiment as a whole served in Vietnam, elements of the battalion participated in numerous search and destroy operations, earning multiple unit citations.
Operation Iraqi Freedom: 1/23 Infantry deployed to Iraq multiple times, including during the 2004–2005 and 2006–2007 surges, operating in areas such as Mosul and Baghdad and playing a key role in counterinsurgency operations.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The regiment's insignia features a tomahawk and a bow, honoring its Native American heritage and long-standing combat tradition.
Presidential Unit Citations: 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry has earned multiple Presidential Unit Citations for extraordinary heroism in action during World War II, Korea, and Iraq.
Modern Stryker Unit: In the 21st century, 1/23 Infantry served as part of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team, demonstrating adaptability to new Army tactics and technologies.
Nickname "Tomahawks": The battalion's nickname "Tomahawks" is a tribute to its regimental history and symbolizes the fighting spirit and heritage of the unit since its inception.

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Patrick Franklin

U.S. Army · 1989 - 2016

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David Straub

U.S. Army · 1982 - 1992

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John Wilson

U.S. Army Veteran · 1968 - 1971

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Roberto Rodriguez

U.S. Army · 1965 - 1967

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About this Unit

Historical Facts

World War I Origins: The 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, known as "Tomahawks," was originally constituted in 1812 and has served in numerous conflicts, with the 23rd Infantry Regiment being a key unit of the 2nd Infantry Division ("Indianhead Division").
Pioneers in World War II: As part of the 2nd Infantry Division, 1/23rd Infantry landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day+1 (June 7, 1944) and was crucial in the advance through Normandy, France.
Battle of the Bulge: The battalion played a major role in halting the German advance during the Battle of the Bulge, one of the largest and deadliest battles fought by the U.S. Army in World War II.
Korean War Valor: The 1-23 Infantry was among the first American units to fight in the Korean War, participating in pivotal battles such as the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir.
Vietnam War Deployment: Although the 23rd Infantry Regiment as a whole served in Vietnam, elements of the battalion participated in numerous search and destroy operations, earning multiple unit citations.
Operation Iraqi Freedom: 1/23 Infantry deployed to Iraq multiple times, including during the 2004–2005 and 2006–2007 surges, operating in areas such as Mosul and Baghdad and playing a key role in counterinsurgency operations.
Distinctive Unit Insignia: The regiment's insignia features a tomahawk and a bow, honoring its Native American heritage and long-standing combat tradition.
Presidential Unit Citations: 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry has earned multiple Presidential Unit Citations for extraordinary heroism in action during World War II, Korea, and Iraq.
Modern Stryker Unit: In the 21st century, 1/23 Infantry served as part of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team, demonstrating adaptability to new Army tactics and technologies.
Nickname "Tomahawks": The battalion's nickname "Tomahawks" is a tribute to its regimental history and symbolizes the fighting spirit and heritage of the unit since its inception.