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The 380 Infantry Regiment 380A1(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.
380th Infantry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 380th Infantry Regiment was constituted on 24 June 1942 in the Army of the United States and assigned to the 96th Infantry Division. It was activated on 15 August 1942 at Camp Adair, Oregon. During World War II, the regiment served in the Pacific Theater, participating in the Leyte and Okinawa campaigns. The 380th Infantry distinguished itself in intense combat operations, contributing to the liberation of the Philippines and the capture of Okinawa. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated on 3 February 1946 at Camp Anza, California. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The regiment was allotted to the Organized Reserve Corps (later the Army Reserve) and reactivated on 1 March 1948 with headquarters at Little Rock, Arkansas. It continued in a training and reserve capacity during the early Cold War period, supporting Army readiness requirements. The 380th Infantry Regiment was inactivated on 1 May 1959 as part of a broader Army reorganization. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 380th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/380th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 380th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/380in.htm