1st battalion 38 infantry regiment. 2nd infantry. Division

• Origins in the Civil War: The 38th Infantry Regiment was originally constituted in 1917, but its lineage traces back to earlier units with roots in the Civil War, reflecting a long tradition of service. • World War I Service: The regiment was activated at Camp Greene, North Carolina, and deployed to France in 1918, participating in major campaigns such as Meuse-Argonne and Lorraine. • “Rock of the Marne” Connection: While the 38th Infantry is not the famed “Rock of the Marne,” it fought alongside those units during critical battles in World War I, earning its own distinct honors. • Assignment to the 2nd Infantry Division: The 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment has been an integral part of the 2nd Infantry Division (2ID) for much of its history, serving as one of its primary maneuver elements. • Heroism in World War II: The regiment fought in key campaigns in Europe, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace (Battle of the Bulge), and Central Europe. • Korean War Valor: The 38th Infantry Regiment played a crucial role in the defense of the Pusan Perimeter and the breakout from the Naktong Bulge, earning the nickname “The Rock of the Naktong.” • Presidential Unit Citations: The battalion and regiment have received multiple Presidential Unit Citations for extraordinary heroism in action, notably during the Korean War. • Vietnam War Deployments: Elements of the 38th Infantry served in Vietnam, conducting combat operations and pacification efforts during the conflict’s most intense years. • Modern Deployments: The battalion has been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, continuing its legacy of combat service. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 38th Infantry Regiment’s crest features a bayonet and the motto “Rock of the Marne,” symbolizing its fighting spirit and historical connections.