About this Unit
A Company, 4th Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment has a proud lineage tracing back to the establishment of the 30th Infantry in 1917 at Camp Greene, North Carolina. The battalion and its companies participated in major campaigns during World War I, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. During World War II, the 4th Battalion served with distinction in the European Theater, notably in the Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns. In the decades since, A Company has continued to uphold its traditions through various assignments and deployments, exemplifying professionalism and dedication in every mission.
Historical Facts
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Unit Lineage: A Company, 4th Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment (“A Co, 4-30 IN”) traces its roots back to the formation of the 30th Infantry Regiment in 1917 at Camp Greene, North Carolina.
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World War I Service: The 30th Infantry Regiment, including units like A Company, fought in France during World War I as part of the 3rd Infantry Division, earning the nickname “Rock of the Marne.”
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World War II Heroics: The regiment saw heavy combat in North Africa, Sicily, Italy, and Southern France during World War II. It played a crucial role in the Anzio landings and the liberation of Rome.
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Decorated for Valor: The 30th Infantry Regiment received numerous unit citations, including the French Croix de Guerre and the Presidential Unit Citation, for its actions in both World Wars.
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Korean War Deployment: The regiment was reactivated for the Korean War and participated in several campaigns, helping to defend the Pusan Perimeter and pushing northward.
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Training Responsibility: In more recent decades, A Co, 4-30 IN has often served as a basic training unit at Fort Benning (now Fort Moore), Georgia, shaping generations of new infantry soldiers.
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Distinctive Unit Insignia: The regiment’s insignia features a blue shield and a bayonet, symbolizing its infantry heritage and combat readiness.
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Motto: The 30th Infantry Regiment’s motto is “Our Country, Not Ourselves,” reflecting a tradition of selfless service.
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Legendary Alumni: Audie Murphy, the most decorated American combat soldier of World War II, briefly served with the 30th Infantry Regiment before transferring to the 15th Infantry.
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Modern Contributions: Members of A Co, 4-30 IN have deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, continuing the unit’s proud legacy of service.
