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The 60 Infantry Regiment 60A8(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.
60th Infantry Regiment 1940–1947 (World War II) The 60th Infantry Regiment was originally constituted on 15 May 1917 and organized at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, but its most notable service came during World War II. Assigned to the 9th Infantry Division, the regiment was reactivated on 1 August 1940 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The 60th Infantry participated in major campaigns across the European Theater, including the North African landings at Algiers, the invasion of Sicily, and the Normandy landings at Utah Beach. The regiment distinguished itself in the Battle of the Bulge and the Rhineland campaign, earning multiple unit citations for its actions. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated on 20 November 1946 in Germany. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 60th Infantry Regiment was reactivated during the early Cold War period, serving as part of the 9th Infantry Division. The regiment remained stateside, focusing on training and readiness, and did not deploy to Korea as a regimental unit during the conflict. It continued to serve in various capacities until its inactivation on 1 December 1957. References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 60th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/60th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 60th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/60inf.htm