About this Unit
The 1st Battalion, 413th Infantry Regiment traces its origins to the 413th Infantry Regiment, which was constituted in 1917 and assigned to the 104th Infantry Division. Reactivated during World War II, the regiment, including its 1st Battalion, fought with distinction in the European Theater, participating in campaigns across France, the Netherlands, and Germany. After the war, the unit underwent several reorganizations and was later assigned a mission as a training battalion within the U.S. Army Reserve. Today, the 1st Battalion, 413th Infantry Regiment continues its legacy by providing training support to Army units, ensuring readiness for future operations.
Historical Facts
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Origins in World War I: The 413th Infantry Regiment was first constituted on 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves, assigned to the 104th Division ("Timberwolf Division").
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World War II Service: The 1st Battalion, 413th Infantry Regiment saw distinguished combat in the European Theater during World War II, participating in the Northern France, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns.
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First Night Attack: The 104th Division, including the 413th Infantry, became known for pioneering night attacks during WWII, which surprised German defenders and led to several key victories.
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Liberation of Nordhausen: Elements of the 413th Infantry Regiment liberated the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp near Nordhausen, Germany, exposing Nazi atrocities to the world.
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Postwar Reorganizations: After WWII, the regiment went through several inactivations and reactivations, eventually serving as a training battalion focused on preparing new soldiers.
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Modern Training Mission: Today, the 1st Battalion, 413th Infantry Regiment is part of the 1st Brigade, 104th Division (Institutional Training), specializing in training Reserve and National Guard soldiers.
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Distinctive Unit Insignia: The regiment’s insignia features a fir tree, symbolizing its origins in the Pacific Northwest, and a gold star, representing its outstanding service.
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Presidential Unit Citation: The regiment earned the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy during World War II.
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“Timberwolf” Nickname: The 413th Infantry Regiment shares the “Timberwolf” nickname with the 104th Division, reflecting their tenacity and teamwork in combat.
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Legacy of Service: Veterans of the 1st Battalion, 413th Infantry Regiment have continued to serve in various conflicts and training capacities, maintaining a proud legacy of duty and excellence within the U.S. Army Reserve.
