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187th Infantry

U.S. Army

The 187th Infantry is a regiment of the United States Army that has a long and distinguished history. It was first established in 1879 as part of the 10th Infantry Division. The regiment has participated in various campaigns and conflicts, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Today, the 187th Infantry continues to serve as a combat-ready unit within the Army's active duty forces.

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In 1943, the 187th Infantry Regiment was activated at Camp Mackall, North Carolina, as part of the 11th Airborne Division.
During World War II, the 187th Infantry Regiment participated in the Battle of Leyte in the Philippines.
The 187th Infantry Regiment is known for conducting the first combat jump in the Korean War on October 20, 1950, at Sunchon and Sukchon.
During the Vietnam War, the 187th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and participated in numerous combat operations.
The 187th Infantry Regiment earned the Presidential Unit Citation for their actions during the Battle of Dak To in Vietnam in 1967.
In 2004, the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The 187th Infantry Regiment is currently headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, as part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.
The regimental motto of the 187th Infantry is "Let Valor Not Fail."
The 187th Infantry Regiment has a long and proud history of service dating back to its activation over 75 years ago.
The 187th Infantry Regiment has received numerous awards and decorations for their bravery and sacrifice in combat throughout their history.

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Debra Davis

U.S. Army Veteran · 1979 - 1980

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Russ Wilkins

U.S. Army Veteran · 1976 - 1976

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Historical Facts

In 1943, the 187th Infantry Regiment was activated at Camp Mackall, North Carolina, as part of the 11th Airborne Division.
During World War II, the 187th Infantry Regiment participated in the Battle of Leyte in the Philippines.
The 187th Infantry Regiment is known for conducting the first combat jump in the Korean War on October 20, 1950, at Sunchon and Sukchon.
During the Vietnam War, the 187th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and participated in numerous combat operations.
The 187th Infantry Regiment earned the Presidential Unit Citation for their actions during the Battle of Dak To in Vietnam in 1967.
In 2004, the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, was deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The 187th Infantry Regiment is currently headquartered at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, as part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division.
The regimental motto of the 187th Infantry is "Let Valor Not Fail."
The 187th Infantry Regiment has a long and proud history of service dating back to its activation over 75 years ago.
The 187th Infantry Regiment has received numerous awards and decorations for their bravery and sacrifice in combat throughout their history.