HQ 2:36th Infantry

**HQ 2/36th Infantry** (Headquarters, 2nd Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment) traces its lineage to the historic 36th Infantry Regiment, first constituted in 1916 and activated for service during World War I. The 2nd Battalion saw distinguished action in World War II as part of the 3rd Armored Division, participating in key campaigns across Normandy, Northern France, and into Germany. Throughout the Cold War, HQ 2/36th Infantry was stationed in Europe as a vital component of U.S. forward defense strategies. The battalion’s legacy is marked by adaptability and valor, earning numerous commendations before its inactivation during post-Cold War force reductions.