B company 1st Bn. 11th. Infantry.

• Origins in the Civil War: The 11th Infantry Regiment was constituted in May 1861 and saw action in major Civil War battles, including Gettysburg and Antietam. • B Company’s Heritage: B Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, traces its lineage to these early formations, carrying forward the legacy of the original regiment. • Indian Wars Service: After the Civil War, the 11th Infantry, including B Company, was deployed to the American West, participating in campaigns against various Native American tribes. • Spanish-American War: The 11th Infantry fought in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, notably in the Battle of San Juan Hill alongside Theodore Roosevelt's Rough Riders. • World War I & II Participation: The regiment, with B Company, served in France during WWI and took part in major European campaigns in WWII, including the D-Day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. • Korean and Vietnam Wars: B Company was part of the 11th Infantry’s deployments to both Korea and Vietnam, where it earned several battle streamers and commendations. • Training the Force: Since the 1970s, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry has been a key training unit at Fort Benning (now Fort Moore), responsible for Infantry Basic Officer Leadership Course (IBOLC) and Officer Candidate School (OCS). • Nickname - "The Dragons": The 11th Infantry Regiment is known as "The Dragons," a nickname proudly carried by B Company in ceremonies and insignias. • Medal of Honor Recipients: Soldiers of the 11th Infantry, including those from B Company, have received the Medal of Honor for acts of valor in multiple conflicts. • Legacy of Leadership: Many influential Army leaders, including generals and Medal of Honor recipients, began their careers in B Company, 1st Battalion, 11th Infantry, shaping the future of the U.S. Army.