2:12 IR 4th ID

• Legacy of the 12th Infantry Regiment: The 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment (2/12 IR) traces its roots back to 1861, when the 12th Infantry Regiment was first constituted during the Civil War. • World War II Service: The 12th Infantry Regiment, including its 2nd Battalion, played a key role in the Normandy landings, fighting through France, Belgium, and into Germany as part of the 4th Infantry Division. • First Unit into Paris: Elements of the 12th Infantry Regiment were among the first Allied troops to enter Paris during its liberation in August 1944. • Vietnam War Valor: 2/12 IR deployed to Vietnam in 1966 and was involved in heavy fighting in the Central Highlands, earning numerous decorations for valor and gallantry. • "Red Warriors" Nickname: The battalion is often known as the "Red Warriors," a nickname that originated during the Vietnam War and is still used today. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: 2/12 IR deployed multiple times to Iraq in the 2000s as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting counter-insurgency and stability operations. • Afghanistan Deployments: The battalion also served in Afghanistan as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, conducting combat operations in both eastern and southern provinces. • Presidential Unit Citations: The 12th Infantry Regiment has received several Presidential Unit Citations and Valorous Unit Awards for extraordinary heroism in combat. • "War Horse" Brigade: 2/12 IR is part of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, which is known as the "War Horse" Brigade. • Modern Training and Readiness: Today, 2/12 IR continues to serve as a highly trained light infantry battalion, frequently participating in major training exercises and missions around the globe.