1-87th Infantry Battalion (United States)
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| U.S. 1-87th Infantry | |
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 1-87 Unit Insignia |
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| Active | |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | Regular Army |
| Type | Battalion |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Part of | XVIII Airborne Corps, 1st Brigade, 87th Infantry Regiment |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort Drum, NY |
| Motto | Vires Montesque Vincimus ("We conquer power and mountains") |
| Colors | Red, White, Blue |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Kiska |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander |
LTC Willard M. Burleson |
1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment is a light infantry unit assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division located at Fort Drum, New York.
[edit] History
The first battlion, 87th Mountain Infantry Regiment, was activated on November 15, 1941 at Fort Lewis, Washington, with Lt Col Onslow S. Rolfe as the commanding officer. This unit was the first American regiment of mountain troops.
[edit] External links
- Fort Drum and the 10th Mountain Division Home Page
- Chronology of the 10th Mountain Division in World War II
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