6:10th Infantry

• Origins: The 6th Battalion, 10th Infantry Regiment (6/10th Infantry) was originally constituted in the Regular Army as part of the 10th Infantry Regiment, which dates back to 1855. • Civil War Service: The 10th Infantry Regiment, to which the 6th Battalion traces its lineage, fought in major Civil War battles, including Antietam and Gettysburg. • Indian Wars: The 10th Infantry participated in the Indian Wars on the western frontier during the late 19th century, engaging in campaigns against various Native American tribes. • World War I: Elements of the 10th Infantry Regiment served in France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces, taking part in key offensives in 1918. • World War II: The regiment was assigned to the 5th Infantry Division and fought in the Normandy Campaign, the Battle of the Bulge, and the crossing of the Rhine. • Vietnam War: Battalions of the 10th Infantry served in Vietnam, where they earned multiple campaign streamers and unit commendations for their actions. • 6th Battalion Formation: The 6th Battalion was activated in the 1960s as part of the army’s expansion during the Vietnam era and saw service in Southeast Asia. • Training Role: In later decades, the 6/10th Infantry primarily served as a training unit at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, preparing new soldiers for service. • Motto: The regiment’s motto is "Courage and Fidelity," reflecting its long tradition of bravery and loyalty in service. • Decorations and Honors: Units of the 10th Infantry, including the 6th Battalion, have been awarded numerous honors, such as Presidential Unit Citations, Valorous Unit Awards, and foreign decorations for their distinguished service.