15th inf, 3rd div

• Formation and Early Service: The 15th Infantry Regiment was constituted on May 3, 1861, and organized at Newport Barracks, Kentucky, seeing extensive action in the American Civil War. • Assignment to the 3rd Division: The 15th Infantry became a key component of the 3rd Infantry Division, known as the "Rock of the Marne," during World War I. • World War I Heroics: The regiment played a pivotal role in halting the German advance during the Second Battle of the Marne in July 1918, earning the division its famous nickname. • China Duty: From 1919 to 1938, the 15th Infantry was stationed in China, protecting American interests and maintaining order during a period of significant unrest. • World War II Campaigns: The 15th Infantry, as part of the 3rd Division, fought in North Africa, Sicily, Italy (Anzio, Rome), southern France, and into Germany—earning a distinguished combat record. • Audie Murphy: America’s most decorated soldier of World War II, Audie Murphy, served with the 15th Infantry Regiment, earning the Medal of Honor and numerous other decorations. • Korean War Valor: The 15th Infantry fought in the Korean War, participating in key battles such as the defense of the Pusan Perimeter, the breakout from the Chosin Reservoir, and the push to the Yalu River. • Cold War and Beyond: After Korea, the regiment was stationed in Germany during the Cold War, serving as a deterrent against Soviet aggression and participating in numerous NATO exercises. • Bosnia and Kosovo: In the 1990s, elements of the 15th Infantry deployed to Bosnia and Kosovo as part of peacekeeping and stabilization missions during the Balkan conflicts. • Recent Operations: The 15th Infantry Regiment (as part of the 3rd Infantry Division) participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, earning additional honors for its service in the Global War on Terrorism.