187th Infantry

The Regimental Motto: “Ne Desit Virtus” ---- “ Let Valor Not Fail”

187th Infantry Regiment is a regiment that has fought in many wars and conflicts. Originating out of Fort Mackall in North Carolina the 187th Infantry Regiment was activated on the twenty-fifth day of February, 1943. The 187th is a highly decorated regiment. They have been involved in wars such as World War ll, The Korean War, and The Vietnam War are three of the wars that the unit has been a part of. The unit has also deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan under its belt. The unit has three Medals of Honor recipients. The 187th is currently based out of Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The 187th Infantry Regiment was activated during World War ll. The Regiment arrived in New Guinea on the twenty-ninth day of May, 1944. On the eighteenth day of November, 1944. The unit joined the Leyete Campaign; soon after the unit left The Leyete Campaign they joined The Luzon Campaign by assaulting the Nasugbu Point Luzon in late January. From late January to April the unit fought its way through many hotspots such as the Nichols Field, Fort William McKinley, Mount Macikid, and Malipunyo. After fighting these through these hot spots the unit moved inside Lipa as part of Operation Downfall. The …show more content…
Three companies in First Battalion were awarded the Valorous Unit Awards for the actions during this time. In 2003 the Third Battalion of the 187th Infantry joined 3rd Infantry Division in the Invasion of Iraq. For their actions during the invasion of Iraq the unit received their fifth Presidential Unit Citation. In 2003 187th Infantry Regiment also joined the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment out of Fort Hood, Texas which is now known as the 3rd Cavalry Regiment. The joined the regiment to aid them in combat missions in Husaybah,