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The 401 Infantry Regiment 401A1(A/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by Whitehead and Hoag and bears authentic hallmarks: "W&H CO" in arched line (incised). 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.
401st Infantry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 401st Infantry Regiment was constituted on 24 June 1921 in the Organized Reserves and assigned to the 101st Division. It was activated for service during World War II and reorganized as the 401st Glider Infantry Regiment on 15 August 1942. The regiment was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and trained for airborne operations. In March 1944, the regiment was broken up, with its 1st and 2nd Battalions redesignated as the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 327th Glider Infantry Regiment, and the 1st and 2nd Battalions, 401st Glider Infantry Regiment, respectively. The regiment participated in major campaigns including Normandy, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated on 30 November 1945 in France. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 401st Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/401st_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 401st Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/401in.htm