2:39th Infantry

• Unit Designation: 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment (2/39th Infantry) is a unit of the United States Army, historically part of the 9th Infantry Division. • World War II Service: The 39th Infantry Regiment fought valiantly in World War II, participating in campaigns in North Africa, Sicily, Normandy (D-Day), and the push into Germany. • Normandy Landings: On June 10, 1944, just days after D-Day, the 39th Infantry Regiment landed on Utah Beach as part of the Normandy invasion. • Nickname: The regiment is known as the "Fighting Falcons," and its motto is “D'une Vaillance Admirable” (Of an Admirable Valor). • Vietnam War Service: The 2/39th Infantry was reactivated and deployed to Vietnam with the 9th Infantry Division in 1966, serving in the Mekong Delta and participating in major operations. • Notable Engagements in Vietnam: The battalion played key roles in Operations Palm Tree, Coronado, and Giant Slingshot, among others, and conducted riverine operations with the Mobile Riverine Force. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Several soldiers from the 39th Infantry Regiment, including from the 2nd Battalion, have received the Medal of Honor for heroism in World War II and Vietnam. • Cold War and Post-Vietnam: After Vietnam, the 2/39th Infantry was inactivated, reactivated, and served in various training and support roles at installations such as Fort Jackson, South Carolina. • Current Role: Today, the 2nd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment serves primarily as a Basic Combat Training unit at Fort Jackson, training thousands of new soldiers each year. • Regimental Legacy: The 39th Infantry Regiment’s lineage traces back to 1917, and the unit’s history is celebrated for its adaptability, courage, and distinguished combat record across multiple conflicts.