314TH INFANTRY REGIMENT

• World War I Formation: The 314th Infantry Regiment was constituted on August 5, 1917, as part of the National Army and assigned to the 79th Division. • Camp Meade Origin: The regiment was organized at Camp Meade, Maryland, with most of its original soldiers hailing from Pennsylvania, Maryland, and the surrounding area. • Meuse-Argonne Offensive: The 314th played a significant role in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the largest American operation of World War I, capturing the village of Montfaucon-d’Argonne. • Montfaucon Monument: The “Montfaucon” memorial, built by veterans of the 314th, stands in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, as a tribute to the regiment’s World War I service. • “The Lost Battalion” Connection: During the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, the 314th was involved in efforts to rescue the famed “Lost Battalion” of the 77th Division. • Casualties and Honors: The regiment suffered heavy casualties in World War I, and members were awarded numerous decorations for valor, including the Distinguished Service Cross. • World War II Service: Reactivated for World War II, the 314th Infantry Regiment fought in the European Theater, including campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Battle of Hürtgen Forest: The regiment saw severe combat during the Battle of Hürtgen Forest in late 1944, one of the longest and bloodiest battles fought by U.S. forces in Europe. • Postwar Legacy: After World War II, the 314th Infantry Regiment was inactivated, but its lineage continues today as part of the United States Army Reserve. • Regimental Song: The 314th had its own regimental song, “The 314th Infantry March,” which was written by soldiers during their service in World War I and is still remembered by veterans and their families.