56th Infantry Regiment (United States)
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The 56th Infantry Regiment was a regular infantry regiment in the United States Army. It originated from personnel of the 17th Infantry Regiment in 1917 and fought in the region of Metz during World War I. It was reconstituted in 1942 as the 56th Armored Infantry Regiment and incorporated into the newly formed 12th Armored Division from which the 17th, 56th and 66th Armored Infantry Battalions were formed.[1]
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56th Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | 1917-1943 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | Regiment |
Motto(s) | "Honor, Loyalty" |
Engagements | World War I |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | William P. Burnham |
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