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History of 9th Div, 60th Infantry

The **9th Division, 60th Infantry Regiment** is a storied unit of the United States Army, originally constituted in 1917 during World War I. The 60th Infantry Regiment became part of the 9th Infantry Division and saw distinguished combat service during World War II, participating in the North African and European campaigns, including the Normandy landings and the Battle of the Bulge. Reactivated for the Vietnam War, the regiment played a significant role in the Mekong Delta, conducting riverine and counterinsurgency operations. Throughout its history, the 9th Division, 60th Infantry has earned numerous campaign streamers and decorations for its valor and effectiveness in combat.

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ABOUT 9th Div, 60th Infantry

  • World War II Origins: The 60th Infantry Regiment, known as the "Go Devils," was part of the 9th Infantry Division ("Old Reliables") and was activated in 1940, preparing for service in World War II.
  • North Africa Campaign: The 60th Infantry saw its first combat during Operation Torch, landing in French Morocco in November 1942 as part of the Allied invasion of North Africa.
  • Distinguished at El Guettar: The regiment played a key role in the Battle of El Guettar in Tunisia, helping to defeat German and Italian forces in March–April 1943.
  • Sicily and D-Day: After North Africa, the 60th Infantry participated in the invasion of Sicily, and later landed in Normandy on June 10, 1944, just after D-Day, at Utah Beach.
  • Breaking the Siegfried Line: The regiment was crucial in breaching the formidable Siegfried Line, Germany’s defensive barrier, during the Allied advance into Germany in 1944.
  • Nickname "Go Devils": The regiment earned the nickname "Go Devils" from a German officer’s diary entry, who described the relentless attacks of the unit.
  • Vietnam War Service: Reactivated for the Vietnam War, the 2nd, 3rd, and 5th Battalions of the 60th Infantry served with distinction as part of the 9th Infantry Division's Mobile Riverine Force in the Mekong Delta.
  • Medal of Honor Recipients: Multiple soldiers from the 60th Infantry were awarded the Medal of Honor for actions in World War II and Vietnam, including SSG Robert E. Laws and PFC James Howard Monroe.
  • Riverine Warfare Pioneers: In Vietnam, the regiment became pioneers in riverine warfare, combining infantry operations with Navy river patrols, a unique joint force concept.
  • Decorations and Honors: The 60th Infantry Regiment has been awarded numerous unit citations, including Presidential Unit Citations and the French Croix de Guerre for gallantry in action.

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