5th Regimental Combat Team

The 5th Regimental Combat Team (5th RCT) was a distinguished infantry unit of the United States Army, originally formed during World War II. Activated in 1943 in Hawaii, the 5th RCT participated in the Central Pacific campaigns, including the liberation of Guam. The unit gained particular fame during the Korean War, fighting in major engagements such as the Battle of the Pusan Perimeter, the breakout from Pusan, the drive to the Yalu River, and the Battle of Chipyong-ni. Renowned for its tenacity and effectiveness, the 5th RCT earned numerous unit citations before being inactivated in 1956.