About this Unit
The 1/167th HHC (Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 167th Infantry Regiment) is a unit of the Alabama Army National Guard with a legacy tracing back to the early 19th century. The 167th Infantry Regiment, originally established as the 4th Alabama Infantry, fought with distinction in World War I as part of the famed "Rainbow Division." The unit also served in World War II, the Global War on Terrorism—including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan—and in homeland defense missions. Today, 1/167th HHC provides command and control for its battalion, supporting both state and federal missions with professionalism and pride.
Historical Facts
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Alabama Roots: The 1st Battalion, 167th Infantry Regiment (1/167th), including its Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), is part of the Alabama Army National Guard and traces its lineage back to the 4th Alabama Infantry, which fought in the Civil War.
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Rainbow Division: During World War I, the 167th Infantry was part of the famed 42nd “Rainbow” Division, fighting in major campaigns such as Champagne-Marne and Meuse-Argonne.
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Battle of Croix Rouge Farm: The regiment, including its headquarters, distinguished itself in July 1918 at Croix Rouge Farm in France, earning the French Croix de Guerre with Palm.
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World War II Service: The 167th Infantry, including HHC, served in the Pacific Theater during World War II, fighting in New Guinea and the Philippines.
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Post-9/11 Deployments: The battalion and its HHC have deployed multiple times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom, providing vital command and control for Alabama soldiers overseas.
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Dual Missions: As a National Guard unit, 1/167th HHC has both state and federal missions—supporting disaster relief and civil unrest in Alabama, as well as combat operations abroad.
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Historic Armory: The HHC has been based at several historic armories in Alabama, some of which are over a century old and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Integration Milestone: The 167th Infantry was among the first National Guard units in Alabama to integrate after the U.S. Army's desegregation order in 1948.
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Valor Awards: Members of the 1/167th, including HHC, have earned numerous valor awards, including Bronze Stars and Purple Hearts, across multiple conflicts.
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Community Leadership: The HHC has played key roles in community events and disaster responses, such as Hurricane Katrina relief and COVID-19 response missions within Alabama.
