4th Btn 30th Infantry

• Origins in the Civil War: The 30th Infantry Regiment was first constituted in 1866, but its lineage traces back to various earlier units that fought in the Civil War, giving it a deep historical foundation. • World War I Service: The 4th Battalion, 30th Infantry, as part of the 3rd Infantry Division, participated in major World War I campaigns, including the Marne and Meuse-Argonne offensives. • “Rock of the Marne”: During the Second Battle of the Marne in 1918, the 30th Infantry Regiment earned the famous nickname "Rock of the Marne" for its steadfast defense against German attacks. • World War II Actions: The 4th Battalion’s parent regiment saw extensive action in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, France, and Germany, participating in key battles such as Anzio and the liberation of southern France. • Presidential Unit Citation: The 30th Infantry Regiment received the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism in action during World War II, notably during the Anzio campaign. • Cold War Deployments: After WWII, the 4th Battalion and its parent units were stationed in West Germany as part of the NATO defense force during the tense years of the Cold War. • Vietnam War Involvement: Elements of the 30th Infantry Regiment, including the 4th Battalion, deployed to Vietnam, participating in combat operations and earning multiple commendations. • Humanitarian Missions: The unit has been involved in various humanitarian and peacekeeping missions, reflecting the broader role of the U.S. Army in global affairs beyond combat operations. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 30th Infantry Regiment's insignia features a blue shield with a gold fleur-de-lis and a rock, symbolizing its French campaigns and "Rock of the Marne" legacy. • Modern Reorganizations: The 4th Battalion has been inactivated, reactivated, and reorganized several times, most recently serving as a training unit at Fort Benning, Georgia, continuing its legacy of shaping new generations of soldiers.