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How many decorations did the 442nd infantry regiment receive for combat during wwii?
Awards & Decorations of the 442 Regimental Combat Team
As of 7 August 1945*
Based on above text.
Distinguished Unit Citation .............. 3
Distinguished Service Cross: .............. 42
Distinguished Service Medal: .............. 1
Legion of Merit: .............. 13
Silver Star: .............. 249
Oak Leaf Cluster: .............. 5
Soldier's Medal: .............. 11
Bronze Star: .............. 579
Oak Leaf Cluster .............. 24
Army Commendation .............. 13
Division Commendation .............. 62
Purple Hearts are not listed. Other sources credit this unit with 9,486 Purple Heart Medals.
* Congressional Medal of Honor was issued to members of the 442RCT after the war. In June 2000, President Clinton awarded an additional 20 Medals of Honor to members of the 100th Battalion and 442nd Regimental Combat Team.
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Japanese American military unit?
The 442nd Infantry Regiment (442nd Regimental Combat Team)
Who was the 54 infantry and why was it important?
The 54th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army currently only has one active battalion, which is a Basic Combat Training battalion at Fort Benning. It may or not still be an infantry One Station Unit Training outfit - infantry OSUT used to be exclusive to Fort Benning, but some units since have reverted to non-infantry Basic Combat Training. A friend of mine who went through infantry OSUT in 2/54 in the late 90s tells me the battalion used to be nicknamed "Hell's Kitchen". As for lineage and honours they carry, its respectable, but nothing which would gain the regiment the fame of more 'prominent' units, such as the 506th PIR. See the related link section for the Wikipedia article on the 54th Infantry Regiment.
If you' re not infantry can you earn the expert infantry badge?
No, you cannot. You have to be classed as infantry to earn the EIB..................................................Another Answer:EIB is the Expert Infantryman Badge that was given to almost everyone in basic that passed the course. It did not matter what job you had.The CIB Combat Infantryman Badge was given to those that were in combat infantry situations. You did not have to be in the infantry to receive either award.
Where was Company C 304th Infantry Regiment of the 76th InfantryDdivision in July 1918?
In July 1918, Company C of the 304th Infantry Regiment, part of the 76th Infantry Division, was stationed in the region of Eastern France, specifically in the area around the town of Baccarat. The unit was preparing for potential combat operations as World War I intensified, and they were engaged in training and acclimatization activities in this region. The 76th Division was eventually called to the front lines later that year.
Can air force enlisted men assigned to the army receive the combat infantry badge?
No, it's not an authorised Air Force award, and they wouldn't qualify for it anyhow, as the awarding of the CIB is pretty much restricted to infantry soldiers. The equivalent Air Force award is their own Combat Action Medal.
Japanese American military unit?
The 442nd Infantry Regiment (442nd Regimental Combat Team)
What was the first Parachute Infantry Regiment to see combat in World War 2?
The 505th Parachute Infantry REGIMENT was the first P.I.R. to see combat in the ETO during WW 2. The first US Parachute Infantry Unit to see action in the ETO was the 509th Parachute Infantry BATTALION. Richard V. Horrell WW 2 Connections.com
Does a corpsman treating a patient in a combat zone rate a combat action ribbon?
If he's under fire, yes. The Army has a special case: if a medic assigned to an infantry unit treats a patient under enemy action, he will receive the Combat Medical Badge rather than the Combat Action Badge. Medics in non-infantry units will receive the Combat Action Badge.
What did the 442 regiment do?
The 442nd Regimental Combat Team was responsible for fighting in Europe and was composed mostly of Japanese-American volunteers . The 442nd is considered to be the most decorated infantry regiment in the history of the United States Army .
Who was the 54 infantry and why was it important?
The 54th Infantry Regiment of the United States Army currently only has one active battalion, which is a Basic Combat Training battalion at Fort Benning. It may or not still be an infantry One Station Unit Training outfit - infantry OSUT used to be exclusive to Fort Benning, but some units since have reverted to non-infantry Basic Combat Training. A friend of mine who went through infantry OSUT in 2/54 in the late 90s tells me the battalion used to be nicknamed "Hell's Kitchen". As for lineage and honours they carry, its respectable, but nothing which would gain the regiment the fame of more 'prominent' units, such as the 506th PIR. See the related link section for the Wikipedia article on the 54th Infantry Regiment.
If you' re not infantry can you earn the expert infantry badge?
No, you cannot. You have to be classed as infantry to earn the EIB..................................................Another Answer:EIB is the Expert Infantryman Badge that was given to almost everyone in basic that passed the course. It did not matter what job you had.The CIB Combat Infantryman Badge was given to those that were in combat infantry situations. You did not have to be in the infantry to receive either award.
What is a military CIB?
A CIB is a Combat Infantry Badge, you would receive this if you went to combat as an Infantry Soldier in the US Army. - - - - - Requirements to receive the CIB. 1. Must be an Infantryman or Special Forces soldier. Now Special Forces medics earn the CIB. Further, you must be a Colonel or below--if you don't have a CIB by the time you make general, you never will. 2. Must be assigned to an infantry unit at brigade level or below. 3. Must personally engage in infantry combat against an enemy.
What was the 9th Infantry Regiment in World War 1?
The 9th Infantry Regiment, part of the United States Army, was active during World War I and served in various campaigns, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. Known as the "Manchus," the regiment was distinguished for its service and bravery, often engaging in intense combat against German forces. The regiment's contributions were significant in helping to secure key victories during the war, reflecting the valor and commitment of its soldiers. After the war, the 9th Infantry continued to serve in various capacities, maintaining its legacy in U.S. military history.
How was the The 442nd Infantry Regiment different from the majority of US Army units?
It was composed primarily of Americans of Japanese heritage at its inception, but also included Pacific Islanders. It currently differs from any other US Army unit today in being the only combat arms unit of the Army Reserve (100th Battalion/442nd Infantry Regiment).
What was the name of the famous black regiment that fought for the union?
The 54th Massachusetts was the first African American regiment that was recruited in the North. They first saw combat duty at the Battle of Fort Wagner.The regiment was led by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw. He was the son of a wealthy Northern abolitionist.
Could a Marine attached to an Army infantry unit during combat operations wear the Combat Infantryman Badge?
No. They would receive a Combat Action Ribbon. If ever they transferred to the Army, then they'd be eligible to wear the CIB or CAB in lieu of their Combat Action Ribbon.
Is there US army reserve infantry?
The US Army Reserve is mostly support troops. Combat arms units--infantry, armor and engineers--normally belong to the National Guard. There is one infantry battalion in the US Army Reserve - the 100th Battalion, 442nd Infantry Regiment, which is headquartered in Hawaii, and composed of Reservists from Saipan, Guam, Hawaii, and American Samoa. Additionally, there are personnel with an 11 series MOS in various Reserve units (usually in IT or EX divisions), who serve in an instructor's role.
