13th Infantry

• Origins in the Civil War: The 13th Infantry Regiment was constituted on May 3, 1861, as part of the Union Army during the American Civil War. • Battle of Chickamauga: The regiment distinguished itself at the Battle of Chickamauga (1863), one of the bloodiest battles of the Civil War. • Nickname “First at Vicksburg”: The 13th Infantry earned the motto “First at Vicksburg” after being the first unit to plant its colors on the Confederate works during the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863. • Indian Wars Service: After the Civil War, the regiment was deployed to the western frontier, participating in campaigns against various Native American tribes. • Philippine–American War: The 13th Infantry served in the Philippines from 1899 to 1902, fighting in several key engagements during the Philippine–American War. • World War I Service: Assigned to the 8th Division during World War I, the regiment trained extensively, though the division did not see combat before the war ended. • World War II - New Guinea and Luzon: As part of the 8th Infantry Division, the 13th Infantry fought in the Pacific Theater, notably in the New Guinea and Luzon campaigns. • Korean War Deployment: The regiment was reactivated and served as part of the U.S. occupation forces in post-war Korea. • Distinctive Insignia: The regiment’s insignia features a blue shield with a gold castle and the motto “Forty Rounds,” referencing the ammunition carried by its soldiers during the Civil War. • Modern Training Mission: Today, the 13th Infantry Regiment is stationed at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia, where it serves as a training unit for new infantry soldiers.