HHC 1:36th Infantry

• Origins: The 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment traces its origins to 1917, when the 36th Infantry was constituted in the National Army during World War I. • Nickname: The unit is known as “Spartans,” a title reflecting its warrior ethos and esprit de corps. • World War II Service: The 36th Infantry Regiment fought in North Africa and Italy as part of the 3rd Armored Division, participating in key campaigns such as the Battle of Monte Cassino. • Cold War Era: During the Cold War, the 1-36 Infantry was stationed in Germany, serving as a deterrent against Soviet aggression in Europe. • HHC Role: The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) provides command and control, administrative, and logistical support to the battalion, acting as the “nerve center” of 1/36th Infantry operations. • Balkans Deployments: In the 1990s, HHC 1/36th Infantry deployed to Bosnia and Kosovo as part of peacekeeping and stability operations during the Balkan conflicts. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The unit deployed to Iraq multiple times in the 2000s, conducting counterinsurgency operations and earning commendations for its actions in difficult urban environments. • Decorations: The 36th Infantry Regiment has earned numerous unit awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Valorous Unit Award for its actions in combat. • Reactivation: After a period of inactivation, 1-36 Infantry was reactivated at Fort Bliss, Texas, in 2011, as part of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division. • Modern Missions: HHC 1/36th Infantry continues to support training, readiness, and overseas deployments, embodying its motto: “Deeds Not Words.”