1:6th Infantry

• Origins in the War of 1812: The 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment traces its lineage back to 1812, making it one of the oldest active units in the US Army. • Nickname - "Regulars, By God!": Members of the 6th Infantry are known as the "Regulars, By God!" — a nickname famously earned during the War of 1812 at the Battle of Chippewa. • Civil War Valor: The regiment fought in numerous major battles of the American Civil War, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg. • World War I Service: 1/6th Infantry deployed to France as part of the 5th Division, fighting in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and earning campaign streamers. • Decorations in World War II: The battalion served with distinction in the European Theater, notably during the Battle of the Bulge and the crossing of the Rhine River. • Cold War Presence: After World War II, 1/6th Infantry was stationed in Germany, serving as part of the US Army's forward defense during the Cold War. • Operation Desert Storm: The unit participated in the liberation of Kuwait in 1991, leading attacks as part of the famous "left hook" during Operation Desert Storm. • Bosnia and Kosovo Peacekeeping: 1/6th Infantry took part in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo in the 1990s as part of NATO missions. • Invasion of Iraq: The battalion played a key role in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and subsequent counterinsurgency operations, earning multiple unit citations. • Modern Deployments: In recent years, 1/6th Infantry has deployed to Afghanistan and the Middle East, continuing its legacy as a frontline infantry unit.