3:32d inf Bn

• Formation and World War I: The 3rd Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment (3/32d Inf Bn) was originally constituted in 1916 and has a lineage tracing back to the American Expeditionary Force in Siberia during World War I. • “Queen’s Own” Nickname: The 32nd Infantry Regiment is known as “The Queen’s Own” after being reviewed by Queen Liliuokalani of Hawaii in 1917 during stationing at Schofield Barracks. • World War II Heroics: As part of the 7th Infantry Division, 3/32d Inf Bn participated in the Aleutian Islands Campaign, capturing Attu from Japanese forces in 1943, one of the few battles fought on American soil. • Philippines Liberation: The battalion played a key role in the liberation of the Philippines, notably at Leyte and Luzon, helping to drive out Japanese forces from the islands. • Korean War “Frozen Chosin”: 3/32d Inf Bn was part of the famous breakout from the Chosin Reservoir in North Korea during the winter of 1950, enduring brutal cold and fierce combat. • Vietnam War Operations: Elements of the battalion saw combat in Vietnam as part of the 7th Infantry Division, conducting counterinsurgency and combat patrols. • Reflagging and Modern Deployments: Over the years, 3/32d Inf Bn was reflagged several times and has served in various roles, including mechanized and light infantry, adapting to evolving Army requirements. • Global War on Terror: The battalion was reactivated and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, serving with distinction in both Iraq and Afghanistan. • Presidential Unit Citations: The 32nd Infantry Regiment has received multiple Presidential Unit Citations for extraordinary heroism in action, including actions during the Korean War and World War II. • Regimental Motto and Insignia: The unit’s motto, “Against All Odds,” reflects its storied history of overcoming adversity, and its regimental crest features a blue shield symbolizing the infantry and a silver dragon denoting service in Asia.