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The 119 Infantry Regiment 119A2(A/c) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by A.H. Dondero and bears authentic hallmarks: "A.H. DONDERO, INC." ~9mm over "WASH. D.C." ~5.5mm (incised). Collectors often search for this type of item as a military collectible, also known as DUI, DI, Crest. This WWII period piece is highly sought after by military memorabilia enthusiasts and historians.
119th Infantry Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 119th Infantry Regiment was organized in 1917 as part of the North Carolina National Guard and assigned to the 30th Division. The regiment was federalized for service in World War I and deployed to France, where it participated in major operations including the Ypres-Lys and Somme offensives. The 119th played a significant role in breaching the Hindenburg Line, contributing to the Allied advance in the final months of the war. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized in 1919. 1922–1939 (Interwar Period) Reconstituted in the National Guard in 1921, the 119th Infantry Regiment resumed its peacetime duties in North Carolina. During the interwar years, the regiment participated in regular training and maintained readiness as part of the 30th Division. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 119th Infantry Regiment was inducted into federal service on 16 September 1940 as part of the 30th Infantry Division. During World War II, the regiment deployed to the European Theater, landing in Normandy in June 1944. The 119th participated in key campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment distinguished itself in the Battle of Mortain and the crossing of the Roer River. After the German surrender, the regiment was inactivated on 24 November 1945 at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 119th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/119th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 119th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/119in.htm