1:30th Infantry

• Civil War Origins: The 30th Infantry Regiment, to which 1st Battalion belongs, was first constituted in 1813 and saw action during the American Civil War, notably at the Battle of Chickamauga. • World War I Service: The 30th Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division and fought in several major campaigns in France, including the Second Battle of the Marne and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. • “Rock of the Marne”: The 3rd Infantry Division, with the 30th Infantry Regiment, earned the nickname “Rock of the Marne” for their steadfast defense during the Second Battle of the Marne in 1918. • World War II Actions: 1/30th Infantry participated in the North Africa, Sicily, and Italian Campaigns, as well as the invasion of Southern France, earning multiple Presidential Unit Citations. • First Across the Rhine: Elements of the 30th Infantry Regiment were among the first Allied troops to cross the Rhine River into Germany during WWII. • Korean War Deployments: The battalion fought in the Korean War from the Pusan Perimeter to the Yalu River, earning a Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation. • Vietnam War: 1/30th Infantry deployed to Vietnam and engaged in numerous operations, including Operation Atlanta and Operation Wheeler, and was involved in the Battle of Dak To. • Operation Desert Storm: The battalion participated in Operation Desert Storm in 1991 as part of the 3rd Infantry Division, contributing to the swift liberation of Kuwait. • Global War on Terror: 1/30th Infantry has deployed multiple times to Iraq and Afghanistan, playing key roles in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The 30th Infantry Regiment’s insignia features a blue shield with a gold border and a rock, symbolizing their “Rock of the Marne” heritage, and is worn with pride by the 1st Battalion.