| 71st Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | Infantry Branch (United States) |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Motto | none |
| Colors | blue |
| U.S. Infantry Regiments | |
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The 71st Infantry Regiment was a Regular infantry regiment in the United States Army active briefly during 1918-1919.
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There have been 2 different lineages started under this number: the famous 71st Infantry Regiment (New York), and 1 under the Federal designation.
Constituted 9 July 1918 in the Regular Army as the 71st Infantry and assigned to the 11th Infantry Division. Organized August 1918 at Camp Meade, Maryland from personnel of the 17th Infantry, it was relieved from the 11th Division and demobilized on 3 February 1919 at Camp Meade.