3D Battalion 36th Infantry

The 3rd Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, traces its lineage back to the original 36th Infantry, constituted in 1916 and organized at Brownsville, Texas. Activated for service in both World Wars, the regiment participated in key campaigns in Europe, including the Normandy invasion and the Rhineland advance during World War II. In the postwar era, the 3rd Battalion served as part of various reorganizations, aligning with armored and mechanized divisions throughout the Cold War. Today, the battalion honors its legacy of service, adapting to modern missions and continuing to uphold the traditions of valor and excellence established by its predecessors.