| 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 19 December 1943 – 15 December 1947 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | National Army |
| Type | Airborne Infantry |
| Role | Airborne Firefighters |
| Size | Battalion |
| Part of | XVIII Airborne Corps, 82nd Airborne Division |
| Garrison/HQ | Pendleton Army Airfield, Oregon |
| Nickname(s) | The Triple Nickles/Smoke Jumpers |
| Engagements | World War II (Mainland USA) |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | James M. Gavin (Post World War II) |
The 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, nicknamed The Triple Nickles, was an all-black airborne unit of the United States Army during World War II.