358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division

• Formation and World War I: The 358th Infantry Regiment was constituted in the National Army on 5 August 1917 and assigned to the 90th Infantry Division. It saw service in France during World War I, participating in the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives. • Nickname "Tough 'Ombres": The 90th Infantry Division, including the 358th, earned the distinctive nickname "Tough 'Ombres," derived from the division's shoulder patch with a "T" and "O" for Texas and Oklahoma. • Normandy D-Day Landings: The 358th Infantry Regiment landed at Utah Beach in Normandy on D-Day plus one (7 June 1944), facing heavy German resistance in the hedgerows of France. • Battle of the Falaise Pocket: The regiment played a significant role in closing the Falaise Pocket in August 1944, helping to encircle and destroy a large portion of the German 7th Army. • Crossing the Moselle: In September 1944, the 358th participated in the difficult crossing of the Moselle River near Metz, enduring intense enemy fire and challenging river conditions. • Bastogne Relief: During the Battle of the Bulge, the 90th Division was diverted to help relieve the besieged town of Bastogne, with the 358th enduring bitter winter combat. • Prisoner of War Rescue: In April 1945, the regiment helped liberate POW camps in Germany, freeing hundreds of Allied prisoners as the war neared its end. • Distinguished Honors: The 358th Infantry Regiment received multiple unit citations and individual honors for valor, including Distinguished Service Crosses and Silver Stars awarded to its members. • Post-War Reorganization: After World War II, the regiment was reactivated as part of the Army Reserve, continuing its lineage and traditions as an important training unit. • Legacy and Memorials: Monuments and memorials dedicated to the 358th can be found in France, Belgium, and the United States, honoring the sacrifices and achievements of its soldiers in both world wars.