4:2nd Infantry

• Origins: The 4th Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment (4/2nd Infantry) traces its lineage to the original 2nd Infantry Regiment, first constituted in 1808 and with service in nearly every major American conflict. • Indian Wars: Elements of the 2nd Infantry Regiment participated in the American Indian Wars of the 19th century, serving on the western frontier. • Civil War Service: The regiment fought in key battles such as Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg, earning battle honors for its service. • World War II: The 2nd Infantry Regiment landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy on D-Day plus one (June 7, 1944) and fought across Europe. • Vietnam War: The 4th Battalion, 2nd Infantry served with distinction in Vietnam, as part of the 1st Infantry Division, conducting search-and-destroy missions and earning multiple unit citations. • Nickname: The battalion is sometimes referred to as “Warriors” in modern Army nomenclature, but the regimental nickname “Ramrods” is also widely recognized. • Cold War Deployments: During the Cold War, 4/2nd Infantry was stationed in West Germany as part of the U.S. Army’s forward-deployed NATO forces, prepared for rapid response to Soviet aggression. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The unit deployed to Iraq in the early 2000s, participating in combat operations, stability, and support missions, and earning the Valorous Unit Award. • Symbolism: The 2nd Infantry Regiment’s distinctive unit insignia features a blue shield with a gold Indian arrow and a silver star, signifying its heritage and battle honors. • Modern Era: 4/2nd Infantry has continued to serve as a key maneuver battalion in the U.S. Army, participating in training exercises and deployments worldwide, upholding a tradition of over 200 years of service.