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41st Infantry

U.S. Army

The 41st Infantry Regiment, originally constituted in 1917 during World War I, has a distinguished history of service in the United States Army. The regiment first saw action in France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces, earning campaign streamers for its participation. During World War II, the 41st Infantry served with distinction in the Pacific Theater, engaging in key operations in New Guinea and the Philippines. In the postwar era, the regiment has been periodically activated and inactivated, serving in various capacities including as part of mechanized infantry formations and contributing to peacekeeping and training missions.

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Origins in the Spanish-American War: The 41st Infantry Regiment was first constituted in 1917, but its earliest roots go back to provisional units formed during the Spanish-American War of 1898.
World War I Service: The 41st Infantry Regiment was activated during World War I and assigned to the 10th Division, though it did not see combat before the war ended.
World War II Reorganization: The regiment was reactivated in 1940 and redesignated as the 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, assigned to the famous 2nd Armored Division, “Hell on Wheels.”
North Africa and European Campaigns: The 41st participated in the Allied landings in North Africa during Operation Torch, and later fought in Sicily, France, Belgium, and Germany.
D-Day and Beyond: Elements of the 41st landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day+3 (June 9, 1944), pushing inland as part of the breakout from Normandy.
Battle Honors: The unit earned numerous campaign streamers and decorations for its service in Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe.
Cold War Service: After WWII, the 41st Infantry was assigned to various posts in Europe and the United States, serving as part of NATO’s deterrent force during the Cold War.
Vietnam War Deployments: The 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment deployed to Vietnam as part of the 2nd Armored Division (Forward), providing security and training support.
Gulf War Achievements: The 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry (the “Straight and Stalwart”) was one of the first ground combat units to breach into Iraq during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
Modern Deployments: The 41st Infantry Regiment has seen multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, continuing its legacy of service.

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Robert Hall

U.S. Army Military Retiree · 1997 - 2008

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Clinton Stayton

U.S. Army · 2003 - 2019

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Cassandra Curry

U.S. Army · 1981 - 2007

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Dan Boring

U.S. Army Veteran · 1979 - 1981

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Origins in the Spanish-American War: The 41st Infantry Regiment was first constituted in 1917, but its earliest roots go back to provisional units formed during the Spanish-American War of 1898.
World War I Service: The 41st Infantry Regiment was activated during World War I and assigned to the 10th Division, though it did not see combat before the war ended.
World War II Reorganization: The regiment was reactivated in 1940 and redesignated as the 41st Armored Infantry Regiment, assigned to the famous 2nd Armored Division, “Hell on Wheels.”
North Africa and European Campaigns: The 41st participated in the Allied landings in North Africa during Operation Torch, and later fought in Sicily, France, Belgium, and Germany.
D-Day and Beyond: Elements of the 41st landed at Omaha Beach on D-Day+3 (June 9, 1944), pushing inland as part of the breakout from Normandy.
Battle Honors: The unit earned numerous campaign streamers and decorations for its service in Tunisia, Sicily, Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe.
Cold War Service: After WWII, the 41st Infantry was assigned to various posts in Europe and the United States, serving as part of NATO’s deterrent force during the Cold War.
Vietnam War Deployments: The 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment deployed to Vietnam as part of the 2nd Armored Division (Forward), providing security and training support.
Gulf War Achievements: The 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry (the “Straight and Stalwart”) was one of the first ground combat units to breach into Iraq during Operation Desert Storm in 1991.
Modern Deployments: The 41st Infantry Regiment has seen multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, continuing its legacy of service.