2nd armored 1:41st mechanized infantry

• Origins: The 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment ("1/41 Inf") is part of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division, and has a storied history dating back to its activation in 1917. • Nickname: The unit is known as the “Straight and Stalwart,” a motto signifying their reputation for reliability and strength in combat. • World War II: The 41st Infantry Regiment served with distinction in North Africa and Italy, participating in the Anzio beachhead and the liberation of Rome. • Cold War Service: Assigned to various armored and mechanized divisions, the 1/41 Inf was stationed in Germany as part of NATO’s forward defense during the Cold War. • Operation Desert Storm: 1/41st Infantry (Mechanized) was attached to the 2nd Armored Division (Forward) during the 1991 Gulf War and was among the first coalition units to breach Iraqi defenses. • Battle of 73 Easting: Elements of 1/41st Infantry participated in the famous tank battle at 73 Easting, one of the largest armored engagements since WWII. • First to Breach: During Desert Storm, 1/41 Inf was credited as the first U.S. Army ground unit to breach the Iraqi defensive lines alongside the 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division. • Combat Record: In just 100 hours of combat during Desert Storm, 1/41st destroyed over 50 enemy tanks and vehicles, captured 1,400 prisoners, and suffered no fatalities. • Decorations: The battalion has received numerous awards, including Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and campaign streamers for its service in multiple conflicts. • Modern Deployments: In the 21st century, 1/41st Infantry has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, continuing its legacy as a premier mechanized infantry battalion in the U.S. Army.