1:41 INF

• Origins: The 1st Battalion, 41st Infantry Regiment (1/41 INF) traces its lineage back to 1917, when it was first constituted during World War I as part of the 10th Division. • Nickname: 1/41 INF is nicknamed the "Straight and Stalwart Battalion," echoing the regimental motto, "Straight and Stalwart." • World War II Service: The unit fought with distinction during World War II in campaigns across North Africa, Sicily, and Italy as part of the 2nd Armored Division. • Gulf War Pioneers: 1/41 INF was the first American unit to breach the Saddam Line during Operation Desert Storm in 1991, leading the famous "left hook" maneuver. • Twin Battles: During Desert Storm, 1/41 INF participated in the Battle of 73 Easting and the Battle of Norfolk, two of the largest tank battles in U.S. history. • Combined Arms Team: In Desert Storm, 1/41 INF served as a mechanized infantry battalion integrated with armor (tanks), engineers, and artillery, exemplifying the modern U.S. Army combined arms team. • Decorations: The battalion has been awarded multiple Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign decorations for bravery and excellence in combat. • Bosnia and Kosovo: 1/41 INF deployed to the Balkans in the late 1990s and early 2000s, participating in peacekeeping operations in Bosnia (SFOR) and Kosovo (KFOR). • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion deployed several times to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, conducting combat and stability operations in places like Ramadi and Fallujah. • Modern Era: Today, 1/41 INF is part of the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado, continuing its legacy of service, readiness, and excellence.