327th Infantry

• Origins in World War I: The 327th Infantry Regiment was first constituted in the National Army on August 5, 1917, as part of the 82nd Division, and later assigned to the 164th Infantry Brigade. • World War I Service: The regiment served in several key campaigns in France, including the St. Mihiel and Meuse-Argonne offensives, earning its first honors in combat. • Reactivation in World War II: The 327th was reactivated in 1942 and assigned to the 101st Airborne Division, becoming a glider infantry regiment, a unique and dangerous airborne role. • D-Day and Normandy: On June 6, 1944, elements of the 327th landed in Normandy as part of the D-Day invasion, fighting alongside paratroopers despite not being deployed by glider due to weather and equipment issues. • Bastogne and the Battle of the Bulge: The 327th played a pivotal role in the defense of Bastogne during the Battle of the Bulge, holding a critical sector of the perimeter against significant German attacks. • Nickname "Bastogne Bulldogs": For its actions at Bastogne, the regiment earned the nickname "Bastogne Bulldogs" and was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. • Vietnam War Service: The 327th Infantry served with distinction in Vietnam, earning multiple awards including the Presidential Unit Citation, Valorous Unit Award, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry. • Current Structure: Today, the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the 327th Infantry are assigned to the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. • Air Assault Pioneers: The 327th was among the first units in the Army to adopt air assault tactics, mastering helicopter-borne infantry operations. • Motto and Legacy: The regiment's motto is "Honor and Country," reflecting its long tradition of valor, and its lineage continues as one of the most decorated units in the U.S. Army.