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The 9 Infantry Regiment 9A4(C/a) is an authentic WWII era military collectible. This piece was manufactured by N.S. Meyer and bears authentic hallmarks: “N.S. MEYER" ~8mm over "NEW YORK” ~8mm and the Meyer shield to the side (raised) . 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.
9th Infantry Regiment 1914–1921 (World War I) The 9th Infantry Regiment, originally constituted in 1798, was an established regular Army unit by the time of World War I. During the war, the regiment was assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division and deployed to France as part of the American Expeditionary Forces. The 9th Infantry participated in major campaigns including Aisne, Aisne-Marne, St. Mihiel, Meuse-Argonne, and Champagne 1918, distinguishing itself in combat and earning several unit citations for gallantry. 1940–1947 (World War II) During World War II, the 9th Infantry Regiment remained assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division. The regiment landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day plus 1, 7 June 1944, and fought through the Normandy Campaign, the liberation of France, and into Germany. The 9th Infantry participated in key operations including the Battle of the Bulge and the crossing of the Rhine. The regiment earned campaign participation credit for Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. Following the end of hostilities, the regiment was inactivated in 1946 and later reactivated as part of the postwar Army. 1948–1957 (Early Cold War / Korea) The 9th Infantry Regiment was reactivated and assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division during the Korean War. The regiment deployed to Korea in 1950 and participated in major campaigns including the Pusan Perimeter, Inchon, the drive north to the Yalu River, and subsequent defensive actions. The 9th Infantry earned multiple Presidential Unit Citations and campaign streamers for its actions during the conflict. After the armistice, the regiment remained in Korea as part of the U.S. garrison force. 1958–1980 (Cold War / Vietnam Era) During the Cold War, the 9th Infantry Regiment continued to serve as part of the 2nd Infantry Division, with elements stationed in Korea and the United States. The regiment did not deploy as a whole to Vietnam, but individual soldiers and elements served in various capacities during the conflict. The unit maintained readiness for rapid deployment throughout this period. 1980–Present (Post-Vietnam / GWOT) The 9th Infantry Regiment’s lineage continues in the modern era, with battalions serving in various roles including training and operational deployments. Elements of the regiment have participated in peacekeeping missions and the Global War on Terror, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. The regiment’s legacy is preserved through its ongoing service and its motto, “Keep Up the Fire.” References (AMA) Wikipedia contributors. 9th Infantry Regiment (United States). n.d. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States) GlobalSecurity.org. 9th Infantry Regiment. n.d. https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/9inf.htm