Earl Nielsen

US Army

U.S. Army

The US Army is the largest branch of the United States military. It is responsible for land-based military operations and is comprised of soldiers who are trained to defend the country and its interests. The Army has a long history of service, dating back to the Revolutionary War, and plays a crucial role in national defense and security. Soldiers in the Army are trained in combat skills, leadership, and teamwork to carry out missions both domestically and internationally.

The 358th Infantry Regiment was activated in August 1917 as part of the 90th Infantry Division, originally composed of draftees from Texas and Oklahoma. The regiment saw distinguished service during World War I, participating in major campaigns such as St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne. Reactivated for World War II, the 358th landed at Utah Beach on D-Day, June 6, 1944, and fought through Normandy, the Rhineland, and Central Europe, earning multiple unit citations for valor and effectiveness. After the war, the regiment was inactivated, but its legacy of courage and service remains honored within the U.S. Army’s storied history.