The 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment (1/19th) was originally constituted in 1861 and has served in numerous conflicts throughout U.S. military history. The unit saw significant action during the Civil War, Philippine Insurrection, World War II, and the Korean War, earning numerous campaign streamers and unit citations. In more recent decades, 1/19th has been primarily assigned as a Basic Combat Training battalion at Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning), Georgia, responsible for transforming civilian volunteers into disciplined soldiers. The battalion’s enduring legacy is marked by its commitment to excellence and a proud tradition of service spanning over 160 years.
