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16th Infantry Regiment (United States)
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The 16th Infantry Regiment ("Semper Paratus")[1] is a regiment in the United States Army and has traditionally been a part of the 1st Infantry Division.
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Founded | 1861; 163 years ago (1861) |
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Type | Infantry |
Size | 1 battalion[lower-alpha 1] |
Garrison/HQ | Fort Riley, Kansas |
Nickname(s) | "New York's Own" 1924–1941; "Rangers" 1948–present |
Motto(s) | "Semper Paratus" (special designation)[1] |
March | "Sidewalks of New York" |
Anniversaries | 4 October[lower-alpha 2] |
Engagements | |
Decorations | Presidential Unit Citation (5) Valorous Unit Award Army Superior Unit Award French Croix de Guerre (4) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | George A. Taylor Frederick W. Gibb |
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