2nd Battalion, 22nd infantry

• Origins in the Civil War: The 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry traces its lineage back to 1861, originally constituted as part of the 2nd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War. • Indian Wars Service: The unit took part in campaigns against Native American tribes during the Indian Wars, serving on the western frontier during the late 19th century. • Philippine-American War: The battalion served in the Philippines from 1899 to 1911, engaging in combat and pacification operations. • World War I Deployments: The regiment, including the 2nd Battalion, fought in several major campaigns in France, including the Meuse-Argonne offensive. • Distinguished in World War II: As part of the 4th Infantry Division, the battalion landed on Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and fought across France, Belgium, and into Germany. • Medal of Honor Recipient: Staff Sergeant Alvin P. Carey, serving with the 22nd Infantry Regiment, received the Medal of Honor for heroic actions near Plougastel, France, in 1944. • Vietnam War Service: The 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry served in Vietnam, notably participating in Operation Junction City and the Battle of Soui Tre, earning multiple unit citations. • Nickname "Triple Deuce": The battalion is commonly known as the "Triple Deuce" due to its designation (2/22). • Modern Deployments: The battalion has deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, conducting counterinsurgency and stability operations. • Regimental Motto: The 22nd Infantry Regiment's motto, "Deeds, Not Words," reflects the unit’s tradition of action and valor throughout its history.