C-1-1

• Historic Unit Designation: C-1-1 stands for Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, a unit with roots dating back to the early days of the United States Army. • "The Big Red One": The 1st Infantry Regiment is part of the famed 1st Infantry Division, also known as "The Big Red One," a unit renowned for its combat history in both World Wars and beyond. • Civil War Service: The 1st Infantry Regiment fought in the American Civil War, participating in major battles such as Shiloh, Vicksburg, and Atlanta. • World War I Heroics: As part of the 1st Infantry Division, units like C-1-1 were present in the first American offensive at Cantigny in 1918, earning distinction for their bravery. • First to Storm Omaha Beach: Soldiers from the 1st Infantry Regiment were among the first to land on Omaha Beach during D-Day in World War II, facing intense German defenses. • Vietnam War Deployments: C-1-1 and other companies of the 1st Infantry Regiment saw extensive action in Vietnam, engaging in search-and-destroy missions and major operations such as Operation Cedar Falls. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Members of the 1st Infantry Regiment, including soldiers from Charlie Company, have received the Medal of Honor for extraordinary acts of valor. • Iraq and Afghanistan Service: C-1-1 has served in modern conflicts, including multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Tradition of the "Order of the Bayonet": The regiment has a unique tradition called the "Order of the Bayonet," honoring soldiers who exemplify the fighting spirit of the unit. • Unit Motto: The 1st Infantry Regiment's motto, "Semper Primus" ("Always First"), reflects the unit's legacy of leading the way in American military history—a tradition carried forward by C-1-1.