C 3:39 Inf

• Regimental Roots: Company C, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry Regiment (“C 3/39 Inf”) traces its lineage back to the 39th Infantry Regiment, which was constituted in 1917 and served with distinction in World War I as part of the 4th Division. • World War II Service: The 39th Infantry Regiment was part of the famed 9th Infantry Division in WWII, fighting in North Africa, Sicily, France, and Germany. Company C participated in key operations including the Normandy Campaign and the Battle of the Bulge. • Vietnam War Deployments: The 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry was reactivated for service in Vietnam, where Company C earned a reputation for fierce combat in the Mekong Delta and was involved in major operations such as the Tet Offensive of 1968. • Presidential Unit Citation: Elements of the 3/39th, including Company C, were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation for extraordinary heroism in action during engagements in Vietnam. • Training the Next Generation: Since the 1980s, 3rd Battalion, 39th Infantry has been based at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, serving as a Basic Combat Training unit for new Army recruits. • Nickname – “Fighting Falcons”: Company C and the 39th Infantry Regiment as a whole are known as the “Fighting Falcons,” symbolizing their aggressive spirit and tenacity in battle. • Regimental Motto: The unit motto, “Ducti Amore Patriae” (“Led by Love of Country”), reflects the deep patriotism and sense of duty among its soldiers. • Medal of Honor Recipients: The 39th Infantry Regiment counts several Medal of Honor recipients among its ranks, including soldiers who served in Company C during World War II and Vietnam. • Distinctive Insignia: The regimental crest features a falcon and a fleur-de-lis, representing their service in France during WWI and their aggressive combat nature. • Modern Legacy: Today, C 3/39 Inf continues to shape the future of the Army, instilling discipline and the warrior ethos in thousands of new soldiers every year at Fort Jackson.