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The 137 Infantry Regiment 137A3(C/c) 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.
137th Infantry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 137th Infantry Regiment was inducted into federal service on 23 December 1940 as part of the 35th Infantry Division. After training at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, and other locations, the regiment deployed to Europe in May 1944. The 137th landed in Normandy in July 1944 and participated in major campaigns including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. The regiment distinguished itself in the breakout from Saint-Lô and subsequent operations across France and into Germany. Following the end of hostilities, the 137th Infantry was inactivated on 5 December 1945 at Camp Breckinridge, Kentucky. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The regiment was reorganized and federally recognized on 23 May 1947 as part of the Kansas Army National Guard. During the Korean War era, the 137th Infantry remained stateside, focusing on training and readiness missions, and was not deployed overseas as a regimental unit. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) In 1959, the 137th Infantry Regiment was reorganized under the Combat Arms Regimental System. Its lineage and honors were perpetuated by battalions within the Kansas Army National Guard, supporting both state and federal missions throughout the Cold War and Vietnam era. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 137th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/137th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 137th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/137in.htm