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The 12 Infantry Regiment 12A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. 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.
12th Infantry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 12th Infantry Regiment, originally constituted in 1861, was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division during World War II. The regiment was activated at Fort Benning, Georgia, and participated in major campaigns across the European Theater. It landed on Utah Beach during the Normandy invasion and fought through France, participating in the liberation of Paris, the Siegfried Line campaign, the Battle of the Bulge, and the advance into Germany. The regiment earned campaign participation credit for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated in Germany in 1946. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 12th Infantry Regiment was reactivated in 1947 and continued to serve as part of the 4th Infantry Division during the early Cold War period. The regiment was stationed in the United States and Germany, focusing on occupation duties and readiness during the tense early years of the Cold War. It did not deploy to Korea as a regimental unit but contributed to the Army’s overall postwar restructuring and deterrence mission in Europe. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) During the Cold War, the 12th Infantry Regiment underwent several reorganizations, including assignment to the Combat Arms Regimental System. Elements of the regiment served in Vietnam, where they participated in multiple campaigns, including the Tet Counteroffensive and operations in the Central Highlands. The regiment earned numerous decorations for valor and meritorious service during this period. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 12th Infantry Regiment continues to serve as part of the 4th Infantry Division, with battalions participating in training, peacekeeping, and combat operations. Elements of the regiment have deployed in support of the Global War on Terror, including operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, earning additional campaign participation credits and unit commendations. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 12th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/12th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 12th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/12inf.htm