| 473rd Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname | Flakfeet |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Battle honours | Rome-Arno Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
W. P. Yarborough |
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The 473rd US Infantry Regiment was an infantry unit that served on the Italian Front during World War II. It was created on January 14, 1945 from existing anti-aircraft units that were no longer needed to defend against enemy aircraft. It was raised from the Headquarters Troop, 2nd Armored Group and the 434th, 435th, 532nd and 900th Anti-Aircraft Weapons Battalions.
Most of the elements of the 473rd had been parts of Task Force 45. This was a division-sized unit built around the US 45th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade with attached British, Brazilian, and Italian elements.
The 473rd Inf Regt, a white unit, was assigned to the black 92nd Infantry Division on February 24, 1945. It was used to replace the black 365th Infantry Regiment, which was reassigned to US IV Corps.
In August 1945 it was deactivated in Italy.
Colonel Willis D. Cronk of Headquarters Troop, 2nd Armored Group was placed in command during the reorganization but was soon replaced by Col. William P. Yarborough.
Units:
Headquarters Company, 473rd