1st Battalion 48th infantry

The 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment has a distinguished history in the U.S. Army, tracing its origins back to its initial constitution in 1917. The unit saw significant action during World War II, participating in campaigns across Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe as part of the 7th Armored Division. Reactivated during the Cold War, the battalion served with distinction in Germany as part of the U.S. Army Europe, contributing to NATO defense efforts. Today, the 1st Battalion, 48th Infantry Regiment is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, where it serves as a Basic Combat Training unit, instilling Army values and skills in new recruits.