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2:293rd Infantry

U.S. Army

The 2nd Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment (2/293rd Infantry) is a unit within the Florida Army National Guard. It traces its lineage to the 293rd Infantry Regiment, originally constituted during World War II as part of the 75th Infantry Division, serving in the European Theater. Over the decades, the 2/293rd has participated in numerous training exercises and has supported both state and federal missions, including domestic disaster response and overseas deployments in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Today, the battalion continues to provide trained infantry soldiers for both national defense and state emergency operations.

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Lineage: The 2nd Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment (2/293rd Infantry) is a unit of the Army National Guard, historically associated with the state of Indiana.
World War II Service: The 293rd Infantry Regiment was activated during World War II as part of the 66th Infantry Division, serving primarily in the European Theater.
Battle of the Bulge: The 66th Division, including elements of the 293rd, played a critical role in containing German forces in Brittany, following the Battle of the Bulge.
Tragic Loss: En route to France, the 66th Infantry Division suffered a major tragedy when the troopship SS Leopoldville was torpedoed on Christmas Eve, 1944, resulting in the deaths of over 700 men, including members of the 293rd.
Post-War National Guard: After WWII, the 293rd Infantry was reorganized as part of the Indiana Army National Guard, and the 2nd Battalion became a key component.
Cold War Duties: Throughout the Cold War, the 2/293rd Infantry trained for both federal mobilization and state emergencies, ready to respond to crises at home and abroad.
Disaster Response: Members of the 2/293rd have participated in state emergency responses, including flood relief and disaster recovery efforts in Indiana.
Modern Deployments: In the 21st century, the 2/293rd Infantry has deployed soldiers in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, contributing to missions overseas.
Community Ties: The battalion maintains strong ties with Indiana communities, participating in parades, memorial ceremonies, and veterans’ events.
Transformation: In recent years, as part of Army transformation, the 2/293rd Infantry was reorganized into new modular units, with its lineage and honors carried forward into the modern Indiana Army National Guard structure.

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Eddie Galloway

U.S. Army · 1985 - 1986

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Steven Siebel

U.S. Army Veteran · 1976 - 1977

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Greg Chenoweth

U.S. Army · 1990 - 1996

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Nolan Roberts

U.S. Army · 1964 - 1969

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Lineage: The 2nd Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment (2/293rd Infantry) is a unit of the Army National Guard, historically associated with the state of Indiana.
World War II Service: The 293rd Infantry Regiment was activated during World War II as part of the 66th Infantry Division, serving primarily in the European Theater.
Battle of the Bulge: The 66th Division, including elements of the 293rd, played a critical role in containing German forces in Brittany, following the Battle of the Bulge.
Tragic Loss: En route to France, the 66th Infantry Division suffered a major tragedy when the troopship SS Leopoldville was torpedoed on Christmas Eve, 1944, resulting in the deaths of over 700 men, including members of the 293rd.
Post-War National Guard: After WWII, the 293rd Infantry was reorganized as part of the Indiana Army National Guard, and the 2nd Battalion became a key component.
Cold War Duties: Throughout the Cold War, the 2/293rd Infantry trained for both federal mobilization and state emergencies, ready to respond to crises at home and abroad.
Disaster Response: Members of the 2/293rd have participated in state emergency responses, including flood relief and disaster recovery efforts in Indiana.
Modern Deployments: In the 21st century, the 2/293rd Infantry has deployed soldiers in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, contributing to missions overseas.
Community Ties: The battalion maintains strong ties with Indiana communities, participating in parades, memorial ceremonies, and veterans’ events.
Transformation: In recent years, as part of Army transformation, the 2/293rd Infantry was reorganized into new modular units, with its lineage and honors carried forward into the modern Indiana Army National Guard structure.