| 124th Infantry Regiment | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:124th_Infantry_Regiment_Coat_of_Arms.png) Coat of arms | |
| Active | 1884–present |
| Country | USA |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Type | Light infantry |
| Nickname(s) | First Florida |
| Motto(s) | "Florida and Country" |
| Engagements | American Civil War Spanish–American War Pancho Villa Expedition World War I World War II Operation Iraqi Freedom Operation Enduring Freedom |
| Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Philippine Presidential Unit Citation |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Albert H. Blanding |
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| Distinctive unit insignia | ![The shield is white, the old Infantry color. The saltire is taken from the Florida State flag. The sheathed sword, from the Spanish War service medal, represents service during that war. The cactus symbolizes service on the Mexican Border, and the fleur-de-lis, service during World War I.[1]](view_image.php?q=124th_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States)&sq=&lang=&file=File:124_Inf_Rgt_DUI.png) |
The 124th Infantry Regiment is a parent regiment of the United States Army, represented in the Florida Army National Guard by the 1st Battalion headquartered in Miramar and 2nd Battalion at Orlando. The two Battalions are elements of the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team.
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- ^ "124 Infantry Regiment". The Institute of Heraldry, U.S. Army. Archived from the original on 12 December 2012.