142nd Infantry Regiment (United States)
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The 142nd Infantry Regiment is an infantry regiment in the U.S. Army National Guard. 2nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry carries the regiment's legacy as a unit of the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 36th Infantry Division. Eleven of its members have been decorated with the United States highest award for bravery, the Medal of Honor.
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142nd Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | 1917 - Present |
Country | United States |
Allegiance | Texas |
Branch | Texas Army National Guard |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Regiment |
Motto(s) | "I'll Face You" |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | A. W. Bloor Troy H. Middletonā |
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Members of the 142nd arriving as reinforcements tipped the Battle for Castle Itter in favor of a combined U.S. Army/Wehrmacht defense against a Waffen SS attack, the second and last time German and American forces fought side-by-side in World War II.[1]