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• Origins and Lineage: The 2nd Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment and 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment ("32nd Infantry") were both constituted in 1916, with roots tracing back to the early 20th-century U.S. Army expansion. • World War I Service: The 32nd Infantry Regiment was organized at the Presidio of San Francisco and deployed to France during World War I as part of the American Expeditionary Forces, though it saw limited combat. • Pacific Theater – WWII: Both battalions fought in the Pacific during WWII, notably participating in the Aleutian Islands Campaign and the liberation of the Philippines. • Korean War Valor: The 32nd Infantry Regiment earned distinction during the Korean War, especially at the Battle of Inchon and the Chosin Reservoir, where the 1st Battalion fought in brutal winter conditions. • Chosin Few: The 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry is among the units honored as “The Chosin Few” for their actions during the desperate fight at the Chosin Reservoir, earning a Presidential Unit Citation. • Vietnam War Deployments: The 2nd and 1st Battalions, 32nd Infantry served in Vietnam, conducting search-and-destroy missions, and participating in major campaigns such as the Tet Offensive. • “The Queen’s Own” Nickname: The 32nd Infantry Regiment’s nickname, “The Queen’s Own,” is a traditional moniker that highlights the unit’s esprit de corps and unique regimental identity. • Modern Deployments: In recent decades, the 1st and 2nd Battalions have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as part of the 10th Mountain Division. • Regimental Motto: The regiment’s motto is “Against All Odds”, reflecting its history of fighting in difficult circumstances from frozen Korea to the jungles of Vietnam and rough terrain in Afghanistan. • Decorations and Honors: The 32nd Infantry Regiment and its battalions have received numerous decorations, including multiple Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign honors from the Republic of Korea and Vietnam.