C Company 105

• Origins in World War I: C Company, 105th Infantry Regiment traces its lineage to the original New York National Guard units activated during World War I, serving with distinction in the 27th Division. • Historic Engagement at the Hindenburg Line: The unit played a key role in breaking through the Hindenburg Line during the Somme Offensive in 1918, a pivotal moment in WWI. • World War II Service: Re-activated for World War II, C Company 105th fought in the Pacific Theater, including the brutal Battle of Saipan in 1944. • Mass Banzai Attack at Saipan: In one of the largest banzai charges of the war, C Company helped repel a massive Japanese assault, holding their ground under intense conditions. • Medal of Honor Recipient: Sergeant Thomas Baker of C Company, 105th received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions during the Battle of Saipan. • Community Roots: The company has deep ties to upstate New York, with generations of families serving in its ranks since its formation. • Postwar National Guard Role: After WWII, C Company returned to New York, becoming an integral part of the state’s National Guard and participating in domestic emergency responses. • Modern Deployments: Members of C Company have served in peacekeeping missions and overseas operations in recent decades, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. • Traditions and Honors: The company maintains several unique traditions, including annual commemorations of their actions at Saipan and the Hindenburg Line. • Symbolic Unit Crest: The unit’s crest features elements honoring both its WWI and WWII heritage, with symbolism reflecting its history of valor and sacrifice.