4 Battalion 23 Inf Regiment

• Origins in the Civil War: The 23rd Infantry Regiment was constituted and organized in May 1861 in Pennsylvania, serving in the Union Army during the American Civil War. • Indian Wars Service: After the Civil War, the 23rd Infantry was stationed in the American West, participating in campaigns against various Native American tribes during the Indian Wars. • World War I: The regiment served with distinction in France, participating in major offensives such as the Meuse-Argonne, earning a French Croix de Guerre for its performance. • World War II Combat: As part of the 2nd Infantry Division, the 23rd Infantry landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day Plus 1 (June 7, 1944), fighting through Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and into Germany. • Korean War Heroics: The 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry ("Tomahawks") was heavily engaged in the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the breakout from Inchon, later earning ten Presidential Unit Citations during the conflict. • Vietnam War Deployments: The 4th Battalion (Mechanized), 23rd Infantry Regiment, served in Vietnam attached to various divisions, distinguishing itself in operations throughout the war. • Nickname "Tomahawks": The 4th Battalion adopted the nickname "Tomahawks," symbolizing their aggressive fighting spirit and Native American heritage. • Transformation and Modern Deployments: In the post-Vietnam era, the 4-23rd became part of the Stryker Brigade Combat Team, deploying multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Unit Motto: The 23rd Infantry Regiment’s motto is "We Serve," reflecting a long tradition of service in multiple major conflicts. • Decorations and Honors: The unit has received numerous awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, and foreign decorations, highlighting its bravery and distinguished service across more than 160 years.