Hq 1st:503rd infantry div Ft Campbell KY

The Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry was originally constituted on 14 March 1941 and assigned to the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment. The unit gained distinction during World War II, participating in campaigns in the Pacific, including the historic jump on Corregidor. Throughout the Vietnam War, the 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry was assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade, earning numerous honors for valor and effectiveness in combat. The battalion was later stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, where it continued its legacy of airborne infantry excellence and readiness.