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The 343 Infantry Regiment 343A1(FRE/d) 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.
343rd Infantry Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 343rd Infantry Regiment was constituted on 5 August 1917 in the National Army and assigned to the 86th Division. Organized at Camp Grant, Illinois, the regiment deployed to France in September 1918 as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. The 86th Division served primarily as a replacement and training division, and the 343rd Infantry did not see combat as a unit. Following the Armistice, the regiment returned to the United States and was demobilized on 11 February 1919 at Camp Grant. 1940–1947 (World War II) The 343rd Infantry Regiment was reconstituted on 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves and assigned again to the 86th Division. It was ordered into active military service on 15 December 1942 and reorganized at Camp Howze, Texas. The regiment deployed to the European Theater, landing in France in March 1945. It participated in the Central Europe and Rhineland campaigns, advancing through Germany until the end of hostilities. After the German surrender, the regiment was redeployed to the Pacific Theater, arriving in the Philippines in August 1945. The 343rd Infantry was inactivated on 30 December 1946 in the Philippines. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 343rd Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/343rd_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 343rd Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/343in.htm