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The 23 Infantry Regiment 23A1(C/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.
23rd Infantry Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 23rd Infantry Regiment, originally constituted in 1812, was an active component of the U.S. Army during World War I. Assigned to the 2nd Division, the regiment participated in major campaigns including Aisne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918. The regiment distinguished itself in combat, earning a reputation for effectiveness and resilience on the Western Front. Following the Armistice, the regiment served as part of the Army of Occupation in Germany before returning to the United States. 1940–1947 (World War II) During World War II, the 23rd Infantry Regiment was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division. The regiment landed on Omaha Beach in Normandy on D-Day plus 1, 7 June 1944, and participated in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe campaigns. The 23rd Infantry played a significant role in the breakout from Normandy, the liberation of France, and the Battle of the Bulge. The regiment continued its advance into Germany until the end of hostilities, after which it performed occupation duties before returning to the United States and being inactivated in 1946. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) Reactivated in 1946, the 23rd Infantry Regiment was stationed in the United States before deploying to Korea in 1950 as part of the 2nd Infantry Division. The regiment fought in key battles including the Pusan Perimeter, the breakout from the Naktong Bulge, and the advance to the Yalu River. Notably, the 23rd Infantry, with attached French forces, held off a much larger Chinese force at the Battle of Chipyong-ni in February 1951, a pivotal engagement in the Korean War. The regiment continued to serve in Korea until the armistice, earning numerous campaign streamers and unit citations for its actions. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) Following the Korean War, the 23rd Infantry Regiment remained an active component of the 2nd Infantry Division, stationed in South Korea as part of the U.S. commitment to the defense of the Korean Peninsula. The regiment maintained a high state of readiness throughout the Cold War, participating in training exercises and deterrence operations, but did not deploy as a unit to Vietnam. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 23rd Infantry Regiment continues to serve as part of the 2nd Infantry Division, with elements stationed in South Korea and the United States. The regiment has participated in numerous training missions, readiness exercises, and deployments in support of the Global War on Terror, including operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. The 23rd Infantry’s long history of service reflects its enduring motto, “We Serve,” and its reputation for valor and professionalism in combat. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 23rd Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/23rd_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 23rd Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/23inf.htm