1st Battalion, 413th Infantry Regiment

• 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"). • 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. • 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. • Liberation of Nordhausen: Elements of the 413th Infantry Regiment liberated the Mittelbau-Dora concentration camp near Nordhausen, Germany, exposing Nazi atrocities to the world. • Postwar Reorganizations: After WWII, the regiment went through several inactivations and reactivations, eventually serving as a training battalion focused on preparing new soldiers. • 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. • 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. • Presidential Unit Citation: The regiment earned the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy during World War II. • “Timberwolf” Nickname: The 413th Infantry Regiment shares the “Timberwolf” nickname with the 104th Division, reflecting their tenacity and teamwork in combat. • 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.