About this Unit
The 19th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Rock of Chickamauga," was constituted in 1861 and has a distinguished history of service in the United States Army. It fought valiantly in the American Civil War, earning its nickname at the Battle of Chickamauga for its steadfast defense. The regiment later served in the Philippine–American War, World War II—where it participated in campaigns in the Pacific Theater—and the Korean War. Throughout its history, the 19th Infantry has earned numerous campaign streamers and honors for its bravery and dedication to duty.
Historical Facts
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Formation and Early Service: The 19th Infantry Regiment was first constituted on May 3, 1861, during the American Civil War as part of the Regular Army's expansion.
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Civil War Service: The regiment fought in several key battles of the Civil War, including Shiloh, Chickamauga, and Missionary Ridge, earning a reputation for bravery under fire.
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Post-Civil War Indian Wars: After the Civil War, the 19th Infantry was stationed in the American West and participated in campaigns against Native American tribes during the Indian Wars.
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Spanish-American War: The regiment was deployed to Cuba in 1898, where it fought in the Battle of San Juan Hill and the siege of Santiago.
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Philippine-American War: Following the Spanish-American War, the 19th Infantry took part in combat operations during the Philippine-American War from 1899 to 1902.
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World War II Service: Assigned to the 24th Infantry Division, the 19th Infantry fought in the Pacific Theater, including campaigns in New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon.
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Korean War Heroics: The regiment was among the first to fight in the Korean War, landing at Pusan in July 1950 and participating in the defense of the Pusan Perimeter.
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Medal of Honor Recipients: Members of the 19th Infantry have received several Medals of Honor for their valor, including actions during the Civil War and the Korean War.
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Post-Korean War Role: The regiment continued to serve in various capacities during the Cold War, including assignments in Japan and Korea as part of the 24th Infantry Division.
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Current Status: Today, elements of the 19th Infantry Regiment serve as part of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), primarily involved in training new soldiers at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia.
