3:6th Infantry

• Origins in the Civil War: The 6th Infantry Regiment, of which 3rd Battalion is part, traces its lineage back to 1812, but the modern 3rd Battalion, 6th Infantry (3/6th) was activated during the American Civil War. • Service in World War I: The 6th Infantry Regiment served with distinction in World War I as part of the 5th Division, fighting in key battles such as Saint-Mihiel and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. • Normandy Campaign: In World War II, elements of the 6th Infantry Regiment landed at Utah Beach during the Normandy invasion and fought through France, Belgium, and into Germany. • “Regulars, By God!” Motto: The regimental motto, "Regulars, By God!", is a proud reminder of the unit’s long-standing tradition as professional soldiers of the regular Army. • Cold War Assignments: During the Cold War, battalions of the 6th Infantry served in Germany, guarding the Fulda Gap against potential Warsaw Pact attack. • Vietnam Service: While the 6th Infantry Regiment as a whole did not fight in Vietnam, the lineage and honors of associated units and battalions were represented in the conflict. • Desert Storm: The 3rd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment (Mechanized), participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 as part of the 1st Armored Division, contributing to the liberation of Kuwait. • Bosnia and Kosovo: 3/6th Infantry took part in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia and Kosovo in the 1990s following the breakup of Yugoslavia. • Reactivated for OIF/OEF: The battalion was reactivated and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, supporting combat operations and stability missions. • Decorations and Honors: The 6th Infantry Regiment and its battalions have received numerous unit citations, including Presidential Unit Citations and the French Croix de Guerre, for valor and distinguished service.