4:6th Infantry

• Lineage: The 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment (4/6th Infantry) traces its origins to the 6th Infantry, first organized in 1812, giving it over 200 years of service in the U.S. Army. • Civil War Service: Elements of the 6th Infantry Regiment fought in numerous Civil War battles, including Antietam, Gettysburg, and Chancellorsville. • World War II: The regiment participated in the Allied invasion of North Africa (Operation Torch), the Sicily campaign, and fought through France and Germany. • Vietnam War: The 4th Battalion, 6th Infantry served with the 198th Infantry Brigade, Americal Division, engaging in intense combat operations in the I Corps region of South Vietnam. • Decorations: The battalion and its parent regiment have earned numerous unit citations, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the French Croix de Guerre for WWII actions. • Cold War in Germany: After Vietnam, 4/6th Infantry was stationed in West Germany as part of the 5th Infantry Division (Mechanized), serving as a deterrent against Warsaw Pact aggression. • Desert Storm: While the 6th Infantry Regiment’s elements participated in Operation Desert Storm, 4/6th Infantry’s main activities in the period included intensive training for potential conflict. • “Regulars, by God!” Motto: The regiment’s motto, "Regulars, By God!", dates to the War of 1812, when General Winfield Scott praised the unit’s discipline and performance in battle. • Modern Deployments: Elements of the 6th Infantry Regiment, including 4/6th, have participated in peacekeeping and combat operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Balkans in the 21st century. • Distinctive Unit Insignia: The regiment’s crest features a six-pointed star and a “Wyvern,” symbolizing its distinguished European service and the unit’s fighting spirit.