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15th Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | 1798–1800 1812–1815 1847–1848 1861–present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Infantry Branch |
Role | Combined Arms (3rd Battalion) |
Size | Regiment |
Part of | 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Stewart (3-15 IN) |
Nickname(s) | "The Old China Hands" |
Motto(s) | Can Do |
Mascot(s) | Dragon |
Equipment | M1 Abrams M2 Bradley |
Engagements | War of 1812 American Civil War Indian Wars Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Boxer Rebellion World War II Korean War Gulf War Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation Valorous Unit Award Meritorious Unit Citation Navy Meritorious Unit Citation Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation Bravery Gold Medal of Greece Streamer “Korea” French Croix-de-Guerre Streamer “Colmar” |
Commanders | |
Commander | LTC Kenton C. Komives |
Command Sergeant Major | CSM Bryan R. Morrow |
Notable commanders | George Marshall Matthew Ridgway Richard G. Stilwell |
Insignia | |
Distinctive unit insignia |
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The 15th United States Infantry Regiment is a parent regiment in the United States Army. It has a lineage tracing back to the American Civil War, having participated in many battles.