10th Infantry

• Origins in the 19th Century: The 10th Infantry Regiment was first constituted on March 3, 1855, as part of the Regular Army during an expansion prior to the Civil War. • Civil War Service: The regiment fought in key Civil War battles, including Antietam, Fredericksburg, and Gettysburg as part of the Army of the Potomac. • Western Frontier Duty: After the Civil War, the 10th Infantry was stationed in the American West, participating in the Indian Wars and protecting settlers and infrastructure. • Spanish-American War: The 10th Infantry saw combat in Cuba in 1898, taking part in the Battle of San Juan Hill. • World War I Deployments: The regiment was sent to France and participated in the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, earning campaign streamers for its service. • World War II Record: As part of the 5th Infantry Division, the 10th Infantry landed in Normandy in July 1944 and fought across Europe, including the Battle of the Bulge. • Cold War Era: After WWII, the 10th served in Germany as part of NATO forces to deter Soviet aggression during the Cold War. • Vietnam War Participation: Elements of the 10th Infantry served in Vietnam, where they conducted combat operations and security missions. • Regimental Motto: The 10th Infantry Regiment's motto is “Courage and Fidelity,” reflecting its long-standing traditions of bravery and loyalty. • Modern Legacy: Today, the 10th Infantry's lineage continues in training and ceremonial roles, and its veterans maintain active regimental associations preserving its storied history.